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DTS Technology LLC. THX and Re-EQ + TM are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm, Ltd and manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland...
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Table of Contents Please Take A Moment Serial Number: NOTES: 1. The MSD4 can be operated with a McIntosh C39 or MX130 Purchase Date: Control Center. It may also be operated with a McIntosh MVS-3 Audio/Video Selector and a MC7205 Power Amplifier.
www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY Attention: pour pevenir les chocs elecriques pas INSTRUCTIONS! utiliser cette fiche polarisee avec un prolongateur, une prise de courant ou un autre sortie de courant, sauf si les lames peuvent etre inserees afond ans en PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE laisser aucune partie a decouvert.
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Safety Instructions cont, Introduction and Performance Features Introduction Care of Equipment: Performance Features · Remote Controlled by a C39 or MX130 · Assemble a Simplified Surround Sound System Repair of Equipment: · 24 Bit DSP Processing · 24 Bit Conversion ·...
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Performance Features cont · · Automatic Mode Switching Automatic Input Level Control · IR Remote Control · LED Channel Status Indicators · Front Panel Mode Nomenclature · Speaker Settings for Bass Management · Adjustable Channel Time Delays · Automatic Power On-Off ·...
www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Installation Installation 17-1/2" 444mm 7/32" 17-1/16" 5.3mm 433.4mm 1/4" Outline of Front Panel Edge of Cutout End Caps Panel Height 3-1/16" 3-9/16" 3 1/2" 77.8mm (Front View) 90.0mm 88.9mm 3/16" 5.1mm Support Shelf Bottom of Cutout and Top of Support Shelf Must Coincide Mounting Surface...
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Rear Panel Switches and Connections Rear Panel Switches and Connections When the MSD4 is being used in a system with a C39 or MX130 the POWER CONTROL IN Connect the MSD4 power receives turn on and off signals from the McIn- cord to a live AC outlet.
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Use either an OPTICAL or a COAXIAL INPUT from a digital component, but not both for the same component To AC Outlet Satellite Receiver DVD Player McIntosh MX130 Control Center McIntosh MLD7020 Laser Disc Player Digitized in Heiloo Netherland...
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INPUT from a digital component, but not both for the same component To AC Outlet Y Adapter Satellite Receiver McIntosh SL-1 DVD Player Subwoofer McIntosh MVS-3 Audio/Video Selector McIntosh MLD7020 Laser Disc Player McIntosh MC7205 Power Amplifier Digitized in Heiloo Netherland...
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L (Left Front), C (Cen- LOG INPUT push-button turns the ter), R (Right Front), LFE (Low Frequency MSD4 on and off, and Effects), LS (Left Surround), S (Pro Logic can reset all the MSD4 Surround), R (Right Surround)
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Figures 1 & 2 on this page for the following steps. Center Speaker Delay Surround Speaker Delay NOTE: The MSD4 center delay can be adjusted from 0 to 5ms. Each millisecond delay corresponds approximately to 1 foot in distance.
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Dolby Pro Logic decoded sound tracks. FP Sensor NOTE: This prevents the MSD4s built-in sensor from receiving the remote control commands that have been already received directly from the C39 or MX130, thus causing improper functioning. Refer to Figure 3.
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to Operate with a C39/MX130 cont Center Speaker (None-Small-Large) Dolby Digital or DTS Signal Dolby Pro Logic Signal Surround Speakers (Small-Large) Volume Control Note: For the best reproduction of DTS sound tracks, use full frequency range loudspeakers in front and surround locations in addition to a subwoofer.
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System Level Calibration Figure 4 NOTE: When the MSD4 is used in a system with the C39 or MX130, it is recommended that level calibration be done at the A/V Control Center. Refer to the Control Center Owners Manual for details.
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www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 System Level Calibration cont HR34/HR39/HR130 Remote Control which performs the same functions as the SYS CAL push-button. NOTE: All System Level Calibrations are retained in NOTE: All System Level Calibrations are retained in permanent permanent memory and will change only if calibration memory and will change only if calibration is is performed again.
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How to Operate in a Stand Alone System Dolby Digital or DTS Signal Dolby Pro Logic Signal FP Sensor NOTE: This will activate the MSD4s built in sensor for Front Speakers (Small-Large) receiving the remote control commands from the optional HR34/HR39/HR130 remote control. Refer to Figure 6 on the next page, for location of Rear Panel Switches.
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NOTE: The above condition is usually caused by either interruptions in AC power and/or major changes in voltage. EXAMPLE: If you are using McIntosh speakers, HT-1 or SL-6, HT-2 or SL-1, HT-3, HT-4, use the following settings. Set FRONT to SMALL.
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Total Harmonic Distortion Sensitivity Signal To Noise Ratio - All Outputs Maximum Input Signal Voltage Gain Power Requirements NOTE: Refer to the rear panel of the MSD4 for the correct voltage Dimensions Rated Output Output Impedance Digitized in Heiloo Netherland...
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