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VP1000
Owner's Manual
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549

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  • Page 1 Video Processor VP1000 Owner’s Manual McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549...
  • Page 2 The lightning flash with arrowhead, The exclamation point within an within an equilateral triangle, is equilateral triangle is intended to intended to alert the user to the alert the user to the presence of im- presence of uninsulated “danger- portant operating and maintenance ous voltage”...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Phone: 607-723-1545 Fax: 607-724-0549 Customer Service If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    480i (720x480) the sides of the menu MX119. may not be visible. This occurs due to the NTSC Over- 4. When the VP1000 (Zone A) is used with one of the Mc- scan Standard. Intosh MX Series A/V Control Centers it is important 9.
  • Page 5: Connector And Cable Information

    General Information, Connectors and Cable Information General Information, con’t Connector and Cable Information pears, the VP1000 will go into the Standby Mode and Power Control Connectors is now ready to switch On. The VP1000 Power Control Output Jacks send and Power 15.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    • High Definition PIP Modes video are first converted to 1080p (progressive) scan lines The VP1000 is one of the first Video Processors to allow of video, using the latest in scaling algorithms. The 1080p two different video sources, both with High Definition...
  • Page 7: Vp1000 Features

    VP1000 operating functions. • Total Component Integration The VP1000 is designed to work seamless with the McIn- tosh AP1000 Audio Processor and the McIntosh MDLP1 Digital Video Projector. It also integrates with the Mc- Intosh MX Series A/V Control Centers including the MX136, MX135, MX134, MX132, MX120 or MX119.
  • Page 8: Dimensions

    Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your VP1000. There is additional informa- tion on the next page pertaining to installing the VP1000 into cabinets. " 44.45cm " 6" 13.69cm Front View of the VP1000 15.24cm...
  • Page 9: Installation

    The four feet side of the Video Processor, so that airflow is not obstruct- may be removed from the bottom of the VP1000 when it is ed. Allow 19-1/2 inches (49.53cm) depth behind the front custom installed as outlined below.
  • Page 10: Rear Panel Connections (Separate Sheet)

    Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections The identification of Rear Panel Connections for the VP1000 Video Processor is located on a separate folded sheet contained in the Owner’s Manual Packet. Refer to separate sheet “Mc1A” for the Rear Panel Connec-...
  • Page 11: How To Connect The Vp1000

    Audio Processor add the following connections. If there is AC Power Cords Connections: no AP1000 proceed to step 8. 21. Connect the VP1000 AC Power Cord to a live AC out- 5. Connect a Video Cable from the VP1000 MATRIX let and connect the remaining components’ AC Power...
  • Page 12: Front Panel Indicators, Controls And Push-Buttons

    HD (High Defi- output resolution switches the contrast ratio allowing the in the Setup nition) Digital for the Compo- VP1000 ON or settings for im- simultaneously Mode and when Output Color nent and HDMI OFF (Standby) proved viewing viewing of two...
  • Page 13: Front Panel Display

    Front Panel Display Zone B Power Zone A Power Input Selection Input Selection Display Indication Description Display Indication Description Zone B is Off The HD Video Output ZB:Off HD:Auto Signal Color Signal format Zone B Is On is Automatic ZB:On The HD Digital Video HD:RGB Zone A is Off...
  • Page 14: Remote Control Push-Buttons

    Aspect Ratio of the to select the desired function or video image option Press to exit from the On-Screen Menu Activates the PIP Mode Note: Push-buttons whose function is not identified above are for use with the McIntosh Components...
  • Page 15: How To Use The Remote Control

    McIntosh VP1000 Video Proces- sor and the McIntosh MDLP Series Projector. For addition- al information on the various video adjustments and their purpose, please refer to the “How to Operate the VP1000” section of this manual starting on page 20. Input Source Selection...
  • Page 16: Default Settings

    Default Settings The Default Settings Charts are for Zone A and Zone B. refer to the page numbered in the far right column in the For additional information on any given default setting chart. MENU SOURCE/FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT/SELECTION SETTING PAGE Zones Default Zone A Zone B...
  • Page 17: Default Settings

    Default Settings MENU SOURCE/FUNCTION ADJUSTMENT/SELECTION SETTING PAGE Assign Tuner Composite (1-6), SVideo (1-6), Component (1-6), or HDMI (1-4) Composite (1-6), SVideo (1-6), Component (1-6), or HDMI (1-4) Composite (1-6), SVideo (1-6), Component (1-6), or HDMI (1-4) Composite (1-6), SVideo (1-6), Component (1-6), or HDMI (1-4) Tape 1 (REC 1) Composite (1-6), SVideo (1-6), Component (1-6), or HDMI (1-4) Tape 2 (REC 2)
  • Page 18: How To Setup The Vp1000

    Figure 3 components can function as if they were one component. ASSIGN The VP1000 Input Selection, for both Zones A and B, will Icon. Refer to figures 4 and 12. track the selection made on the AP1000 Audio Processor. 4. Using the It will also track the selection by using the Remote Control ▼DOWN...
  • Page 19 13. Proceed to “How to Operate the Figure 8 VP1000” on page 20. Note: If the VP1000 is not connected to the McIntosh AP1000 or to an additional system TV/Monitor then omit steps 7 thru 9. 7. Press the ◄LEFT push-button, then the ▼DOWN Push-button to select MATRIX.
  • Page 20: How To Operate The Vp1000

    A/V Control Centers including the MX136, MX135, tor Outputs by MX134, MX132, MX120 or MX119. performing the The VP1000 is a two Zone (A and B) Video Proces- following: Figure 15 sor. Each Zone is operated independently including video 1. Press the source selection, video processing of the selected source Front Panel RESOLUTION Push-button once.
  • Page 21 ANA:YPbPr ANA:RGBHV 2. By repeated pressing of the OUTPUT Push-button the Figure 24 VP1000 will step through in a continous loop, all of the three choices. When the desired processing mode Zoom/Aspect appears on the display, stop pressing the push-button.
  • Page 22 Figure 32 ASPT:ANAM ASPT:PANO 2. By repeated pressing of the NIGHT Push-button again Figure 26 the VP1000 will switch between the choices. Select the desired setting. Refer to figure 33. ZB:Off ZA:On Notes: The intensity of the Front Panel Information...
  • Page 23 2. By repeated pressing of the PIP Push-button the On-Screen Menu. VP1000 will switch between the PIP Modes. Select the Input A desired PIP Mode. Refer to figures 35, 36, 37 and 38. The VP1000 Front Panel INPUT...
  • Page 24: How To Operate Zone B

    Power On to Zone B perform the following: 1. Press the ZONE B Push-button and then the Front Pan- 1. Press the ZONE B Push-button on the VP1000 Front el RESOLUTION Push-button once. The Front Panel Panel. Then press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on Information Display will indicate the current setting on the Front Panel to switch Power On to Zone B.
  • Page 25: How To Use The On-Screen Menu

    How to Operate Zone B and the Menu How to Operate the Menu The VP1000 On-Screen Menu allows adjustments to be 3. Press the made to a wide variety of video settings for both Zone A SELECT and B. The Remote Control is used to navigate through the Push-but- menu and the available settings.
  • Page 26 How to Operate the Menu, con’t 3. Press the Note: The (◄LEFT / ►RIGHT) Push-buttons may also be used. ►RIGHT 6. Press the ▲UP or ▼DOWN Push-button to change Push-but- from ad- ton to justing the highlight Contrast to the Con- changing trast Icon.
  • Page 27 Aperture and Contrast for Zone B is performed in the same man- The VP1000 allows for adjustment of the image size and ner, however Zone B needs to be set active before making position to compensate for the characteristics of the TV/ adjustments.
  • Page 28 Aspect/Zoom Detail Enhancement The Aspect Ratio (image size height to width) may be The VP1000 allows for added additional detail in the im- changed from the Front Panel of the VP1000 (Zoom/As- age by performing the following: pect) Push-button. It also can be changed using the On- 1.
  • Page 29 Auto using the Front Output may be changed from the default setting by using Panel of the VP1000 (Output Push-button). The HDMI the Front Panel of the VP1000 (RGB/COMP Push-button). Input Signal Color Processing Format may also be changed It also may be changed by using the On-Screen Menu and from the default setting of Auto.
  • Page 30: Specifications

    220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 50 watts 230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 50 watts Component Video Input Color Processing Mode 240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 50 watts Note: Refer to the rear panel of the VP1000 for the correct Component Video Output Color Processing Mode voltage. or RGBHV Overall Dimensions Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm)
  • Page 31: Packing Instruction

    If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please 017937 Plastic foot call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh 400159 #10-32 x 3/4” screw Laboratory. Refer to page 4. Please see the Part List for the 404080 #10-7/16”...
  • Page 32 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 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. 04096400...

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