Related Manuals for McIntosh MX160
Summary of Contents for McIntosh MX160
- Page 1 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com MX160 A/V Processor Owner’s Manual...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank You Customer Service Your decision to own this McIntosh MX160 A/V If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in Remote Control: Processor ranks you at the very top among discrimi- need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You Push-buttons and How to use the Remote Control ..14-15... -
Page 3: Trademark And License Information
This item incorporates copy protection technology tected technology that is protected by U.S. patents and that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual other intellectual property rights. The MX160 uses the property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engi- following Technologies: neering and disassembly are prohibited. -
Page 4: General Information
Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com. the Monitor/TV needs to exceed 25ft (8.3m) in each component is active and communication is 9. MX160 is a two Zone Product (Zone A and Zone length. occurring between them. B). This allows two different Audio Sources to be 16. -
Page 5: Connector And Cable Information
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced 1. N/C 6. N/C Pin Number - Wire Color Pin Number - Wire Color Output Connectors on the MX160. Refer to the dia- 2. Data In (RXD) 7. N/C 1. Orange/White →... -
Page 6: Introduction And Performance Features
Home Theater System. The MX160 DTS Neo:X and Cinema, Music and Game. Digital The MX160 has the built-in ability to control a sepa- provides superior multichannel reproduction, Room- Audio Streaming via the USB PC Input Streaming in-... -
Page 7: Dimensions
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MX160. Front View of the MX160 " 44.5cm HDMI 1 Neutral " " 19.4cm 18.1cm Side View of the MX160 " 41.9cm " 36.8cm " 9/16 "... -
Page 8: Installation
Installation Installation " 3/16 The MX160 can be placed upright on a table or 43.66cm shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom... -
Page 9: Connections
Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections The identification of Rear Panel Connections for the MX160 A/V Processor is located on a separate folded sheet contained in the Owner’s Manual Packet. Refer to separate sheet “Mc1A” for the Rear Panel Connections. -
Page 10: Zone A Input Connections
12. Optionally, connect the Control Cable from the Binding Post to the Turntable GND Binding Post. settings starting on page 19. To make changes to Zone A External Sensor to the MX160 IR IN A Computer/Network Connections: the default settings proceed to Setup Mode start- (Zone A) Jack. -
Page 11: Connection Diagram (Separate Sheet)
Proceed to Zone B Output Connections on the next Power Control OUT Jack to the Power Control In MONO Input. page when MX160 Zone B will be utilized. If Zone Jack on Zone A Power Amplifier One. HDMI Connections: B will not be used at this time perform step 16 Note: Refer to separate folded sheet “Mc2A”... -
Page 12: Connection Diagram (Separate Sheet)
In a typical MX160 two Zone Audio/Video System, Source Components can share the same Power Control (Trigger) and Data Port Connections. The two Zones in the MX160 share the same Audio/Video Input Con- nections. The MX160 Zone B Input Connection Diagram (located on the separate folded sheet “Mc3B”) is an... - Page 14 Push-buttons (0 thru 9) Selects AM Tuner Operating Functions (when con- Selects FM Tuner Operating Functions (when con- nected to a McIntosh), also Track Selection on certain nected to a McIntosh), also Track Selection on certain McIntosh CD Players...
- Page 15 McIntosh Source Components connected to the MX160 via the Data Ports. Notes: 1. If at any time the MX160 seems unresponsive to HR085 Remote Control Commands, press DEVICE Push-button to select first.
-
Page 16: Front Panel
Front Panel Display, Controls, and Push-buttons Front Panel Display, Controls, and Push-buttons The identification of the MX160 A/V Processor Front Panel Display, Controls, and Push-buttons is located on a separate folded sheet contained in the Owner’s Manual Packet. Refer to separate sheet “Mc1B”. -
Page 17: Introduction To The Setup Mode
“INSTALLER MENU” and the TV/ access to a menu item setting, is dependent on the 1. The MX160 has a Rear Panel Main Power rocker MONITOR will display the MX160 “McIntosh operational state of the MX160 and the choices made type switch. -
Page 18: Setup Mode
2. Select “Manage software” by using the Down q tings for the MX160, press the SELECT Push- Directional Push-button on the Remote Control. button. If you do not want to reset the MX160 at Refer to figure 8. this time, press the SETUP Push-Button to exit the MX160 SETUP Mode. -
Page 19: Source Setup Menu
Refer to the MX160 Separate Sheet Menu 2, “Arrange” source Follow the On-Screen instructions for changing the order of appearances for selection of the used MX160 Inputs without deleting the non-used Inputs to shorten the time it takes to Arrange Sources select the desired input using the INPUT Control and/or the REMOTE CONTROL INPUT p or q Push-button Refer to the MX160 Separate Sheet Menu 2, “Delete”... -
Page 20: Speaker And Room Setup Menu
OPTION(S) DESCRIPTION Edit Speaker configuration Refer to the MX160 Separate Sheet Menu 3, “Speaker and Room Menu - Part #1” Speaker setup: Select “Edit configuration” to identify the number of loudspeakers and their position in the Home Theater Room (Identification listed... - Page 21 SUB MENU SELECTION OPTION(S) DESCRIPTION Edit Speaker configuration Refer to the MX160 Separate Sheet Menu 3, “Speaker and Room Menu - Part #1” ●Large Left Surround Speaker size, gain, natural roll-off, custom, Main Left Surround Loudspeaker Dolby enabled speaker ●Large Right Surround...
-
Page 22: Speaker And Room Setup Menu
SUB MENU SELECTION OPTION(S) DESCRIPTION Edit Speaker configuration Refer to the MX160 Separate Sheet Menu 4, “Speaker and Room Menu - Part #2” Ceiling speakers, con’t ●None Speaker size, gain, natural roll-off, custom (Sub Height Right Surround Loudspeaker size, High Pass filter, Gain) ●None... -
Page 23: Video Setup Menu
One video capability is where four TV/Monitors provide a super large four segment wall display image with up to 1080P resolution (each monitor displays one quarter of the total video image). The second video capability is where the five (or less) HDMI Outputs of the MX160 are all connected to four (or less) HDMI Inputs on the same TV/ Monitor. -
Page 24: Video Setup Menu
VIDEO SETUP MENU, con't MENU ITEM SUB MENU SELECTION OPTION(S) DESCRIPTION Refer to the MX160 Separate Sheet Menu 6, “Video Setup Menu” Video Input HDMI 1 thru HDMI 8 ●One 1080p/1080i/720p/576p/576i 50Hz Never, Always, All ●One 1080p/1080i/720p/480p/480i 60Hz Never, Always, All 1080p 24/25/30Hz ●One... -
Page 25: Audio Setup Menu
Center speakers creating a wider frontal audio im- age for the listener The MX160 offers the ability to create custom Audio Equalization Frequency Response Curves, of which can be activated during Audio Playback using the Front Voicing Panel Trim Control along with the Adjust p or q Push-buttons or the Remote Control Trim Push-button along with the p or q Push-buttons ●Music... -
Page 26: Zone B Setup Menu
Enter the desired number of seconds Use the Remote Control Numeric Push-buttons Show bypass ●On Room Perfect Room Correction When Password protection is set to “Yes” the MX160 Setup Mode ●No Password protection is no longer available via an external Computer using a WEB Browser The MX160 Front Panel Sensor, which receives the signals from ●On... -
Page 27: Manage Software Setup Menu
“Start restore” If it becomes necessary to return the MX160 Operational and Setup Settings to the factory default values and settings select “Start factory reset” now Factory Reset Please contact your McIntosh Dealer about the MX160 Software Update... -
Page 28: Roomperfect
Note: The Microphone Stand Boom Adapter cable. allows the microphone to be placed over 2. Set the trim controls on the MX160 to the objects such as a chair or table. Figure 23 flat setting position and the volume control 6. - Page 29 Notes...
-
Page 30: How To Operate The Mx160
Refer to figure 53. firmware status and will then switch Off. to the SETUP Section of this Owner’s Manual starting 2. If the MX160 A/V Processor is not going to HDMI 1 on page 17. be used for an extended period of time, please Neutral Note: It is advisable to perform “Speaker Configura-... - Page 31 LF, C, RF, RS, RRS, LRS, LS and SUB to speaker Setup Environment. Thus, when these PERFECT illuminate. sound formats are played back, the MX160 Display will il- Figure 56 Front Panel Input Format and Output Format luminate when LED Indicators are not illuminated.
-
Page 32: Trim Functions
0ms to 500ms in either 5ms or 25ms increments Press to change the Primary Trim Setting (increase in level, another Allows for switching Off the Meter Illumination of a connected compatible McIntosh Power Ampli- choice, ON, etc.) Amp Light... - Page 33 How to Operate the MX160, con’t TRIM FUNCTION ADJUSTMENTS AND DISPLAY FRONT PANEL PUSH-BUTTONS REMOTE CONTROL PUSH-BUTTONS FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY PRIMARY ADJUSTMENT SECONDARY ADJUSTMENT PRIMARY ADJUSTMENT SECONDARY ADJUSTMENT ▼ ▲ ◄ ► LEVEL UP (menu) LEVEL DN (info) ADJUST...
-
Page 34: Surround Mode And Display Mode
The Display Mode Function indicates the operational ing to the Surround Processing Mode selected. Mul- is illustrated in figure 63. status of the MX160 on the Front Panel Information tichannel Digital Audio Signals will be processed in Display. Pressing the Front Panel DISPLAY MODE... -
Page 35: Microprocessor Reset
Trim Function and are used when in the Setup Mode. Back When the MX160 is in Setup Mode it is used for re- turning to a previous Menu Screen. Select When the MX160 is in the Setup Mode it is used to select the highlighted option. -
Page 36: How To Operate Zone B
4. To switch Zone B Off, first press the ZONE B Note: The first time Zone B is switched On, the 1. With the MX160 On, press the ZONE B CON- CONTROL Push-button (unless the LED above default source is “Follow Main” (which is the TROL Push-button. - Page 37 How to Operate Zone B Figure 68...
-
Page 38: Advanced Setup And Operation
The following steps are based on having operated the MX160 A/V Processor including using the Setup MX160 Rear Panel Mode. Refer to the MX160 Owner’s Manual - pages 17 (Partial View) thru 29 and the MX160 Menu separate folded sheets “MX160-Menu-1 thru Menu-11”. These separate... - Page 39 Advanced Operation and Setup Figure 72 Figure 73 Figure 74...
- Page 40 Setup Mode Settings for using the MX160 Electronic Perform additional Power Control Connections start- fier Two (Low Frequencies) Inputs Left and Right Crossover Circuitry. ing with step 3 on page 11 of the MX160 Owner’s respectively. Almost all Loudspeakers incorporate acoustic Manual.
-
Page 41: Auxiliary Output And Electronic Crossover
Auxiliary Output and Electronic Crossover Zone A - Power Amplifier One Note: Refer to the MX160 Owner’s Manual pages 10 and 11 for additional High Frequencies connection information. Left Front and Right Front Channels; Center Channel Connection Legend: Power Control Cable* -... -
Page 42: Specifications
Left Back Surround, Right Back Surround: 240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 100 watts High Level: 4.5V Unbalanced and Balanced ±0.5dB from 20Hz-20,000Hz Standby, less than 0.5 watt Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MX160 for the correct Tone Controls voltage. Subwoofer: Bass Control: ±10dB at 30Hz... -
Page 43: Packing Instruction
If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are ACCESSORY needed, please call or write Customer Service Depart- ment of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 4. Please DIVIDER FOAM see the Part List for the correct part numbers. - Page 44 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 www.mcintoshlabs.com The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. McIntosh Part No. 04176900...