How To Install The Mx130 - McIntosh MX130 Owner's Manual

FM tuner. Eight individual AM and FM station presets are available. Seven inputs are for tradi-
tional audio program sources, including the built-in Tuner. A pair of low level inputs is includ-
ed for a moving magnet phono cartridge. Six of the audio inputs are for the audio portion
of an audio/video signal. Six matching standard and S Video inputs are also included. The
MX130 will simultaneously switch the six video and corresponding audio signals.
The MX130 uses digital Logic integrated circuits to drive Electromagnetic Switches for all in-
put, output and operating functions. This is the most reliable and distortion free switching available.
Separate Record and Listen circuits allow recording from one source while listening to
another with audio or audio/video signals. A continuously variable Active Loudness control
allows loudness compensation to be selected for any setting of the volume control. The
Loudness control circuit elements are removed from the circuit path when the control is in
the flat or fully counterclockwise position.
Bass and Treble tone controls provide 12dB of boost or cut. At the center "Flat Response"
or detent position of the tone controls, all tone control circuit elements are removed from
the signal path. Other features include a precision digitally driven six channel volume con-
trol, front panel digital volume level indicator and Balanced outputs for the Left and Right
output signals.
Front panel Camcorder inputs and a headphone output are also provided. These connec-
tions are hidden behind a motor driven door which is opened and closed by a convenient
front panel Access pushbutton. The Mclntosh MX130 "Classic Mclntosh" all glass front panel
has all control, switch and pushbutton nomenclature illuminated.
The Mclntosh Home THX Audio licensed MX130 A/V Control Center, MC7106 six channel
power amplifier and a set of Mclntosh HT Series Home Theater loudspeakers will make a
perfect "Mclntosh Quality" Home Theater system. Your Mclntosh dealer can assist you
in setting up all the various components of your Mclntosh Home Theater to ensure you will
receive the best possible performance.
DOLBY SURROUND, PRO LOGIC and the Double-D Symbol are trademarks of Dolby Licensing Laboratory.
Home THX" Audio is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd.
The MX130 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its own plastic feet. It
also can be installed in an optional Mclntosh L74 equipment cabinet. Follow the mounting
instructions enclosed with the L74 cabinet.
The MX 130 can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The
required panel cutout and unit dimensions are shown on a page near the back of this manual.
Always provide adequate ventilation for your MX130, even though it develops very little
heat. Cool operation insures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument.
Do not install your MX 130 directly above a heat generating component such as a high power
amplifier. In a system stack, the power amplifier should always be at the top. If all the com-
ponents are installed in a single cabinet, a quiet running ventilation fan can be a definite asset
in maintaining all the system components at their coolest possible operating temperatures.
A custom cabinet installation should provide the following recommended minimum spac-
ing dimensions for cool operation. Allow at least 1-1/2 inches (3.8cm) above the unit so airflow
is not obstructed. Allow 17-1/2 inches (44.5cm) depth behind the mounting panel, which in-
cludes clearance for connectors. Allow 1-1/8 inches (2.9cm) in front of the mounting panel
for knob clearance.
INTRODUCTION
HOW TO
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THE MX130
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