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- Page 1 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com M X 2 0 0 M X 2 0 0 A / V P R O C E S S O R O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
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Page 2: Introduction
Introduction Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh For future reference, you can write down your standards of excellence in the MX200. The MX200 serial number and purchase information here. Audio/Video Processor marries a long tradition of We can identify your purchase from this informa-... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Input Mode ......10 1. Remove the two screws from the front side of the MX200’s side panel. Save these for future use if the Assigning Input Modes ....10 mounting brackets are removed. -
Page 4: Connector And Cable Information
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the MX200 to a network router. The network connector is located general USB use or charging devices. on the rear panel of the MX200 to the left of the Microphone CAUTION label. It is labeled NET. -
Page 5: Balanced Audio Outputs
Trademark and License Information There are 11 male balanced XLR connections on The McIntosh MX200 incorporates copyright the back of the MX200 to accommodate a wide protected technology that is protected by U.S. patents variety of speaker configurations. Connect balanced and other intellectual property rights. -
Page 6: Dimensions
Dimensions The MX200 needs to be placed upright on its four feet. It also can be custom installed, but it is necessary to provide adequate ventilation for cool operation, ensuring long life for the MX200. The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MX200. -
Page 7: Navigating The Remote Control
Selected device is indicated by the LED The HR085 Remote Control included with the light. MX200 is powered by two AAA batteries (not included). To insert or remove batteries, open the 2. Setup Button: Used to enter setup mode. -
Page 8: Front Panel
2. Dirac Live LED shows whether Dirac Live EQ • Power OFF: Push and hold for 2 seconds to is engaged, LED will be lit, or disengaged, LED power down the MX200. POWER OFF will will not be lit. appear on the display. -
Page 9: Rear Panel
• HL2 11. One USB upgrade service port Note: HR1 and HL1 should be forward of HR2 and HL2. The 12. One AC power connector MX200 support of Height speakers is limited to Top Front, Top Middle and Top Rear locations. -
Page 10: Trim Menu
Trim Menu The trim menu allows you to make and store Trim Menu Using Knobs • GAME adjustments to various settings for all inputs. The MOVIE, MUSIC and GAME are variables that To enter the trim menu, press and release the trim menu can be entered using the INPUT knob or are assigned a specific surround mode choice. -
Page 11: Voicing Eq
M X 2 0 0 Voicing EQ Apply additional voicing preferences to current input. The general voicing curves are added to the Dirac Live Room EQ (if implemented) or existing settings (if Dirac Live not implemented). Custom Voicing EQ is not available if Dirac Live has not been implemented. Voicing EQ select sets an easy tonal adjustment to enhance playback enjoyment. -
Page 12: Setup Menu
1. Use the front panel and the Vacuum Fluorescent B. Use the up and down arrows on the silver ring to the MX200 in the address bar of your browser (see Display (VFD) and the INPUT and VOLUME navigate through the options. -
Page 13: Inputs Setup Menu
“default” to keep default. If using the browser you can type in your Input Adjust* HDMI 2 the original MX200 input name or if you wish to use desired level in the box on the right. HDMI 3 a custom name. -
Page 14: General Setup Menu
Occasionally, new versions of firmware port. If you wish to store to a USB drive in the MX200’s may be issued to address particular issues. If you • Go to the Save and Load submenu and select USB port, you must use the front panel interface. - Page 15 Auto Off, when Enabled, the MX200 will power off after 30 minutes of no input. If you pause a movie for more than 30 minutes and you do not want to find the MX200 powered off, you would want to Disable Auto Off. SETUP: GENERAL > RCLOCK...
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Page 16: Audio Setup Menu
-10dB to + These three sound categories can be assigned to an You can change the volume level of the MX200 10dB. input using the trim menu, for more information refer using the slider. - Page 17 M X 2 0 0 Audio Setup Menu (continued) Audio Setup Menu from Browser Auto will always send audio to all configured Dynamic Range Compress speakers no matter the input audio stream type. It Dynamic Range Compress has 3 options: OFF, ON, will use Dolby Surround to send audio to all config- and Auto that apply to the HDMI inputs.
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Page 18: Video Setup Menu
VIDEO, the MX200 will enter sleep mode when the from one device to communicate with another device ON, OFF TV is turned off and the MX200’s input is set to an via an HDMI cable connection. If you change HDMI ON, OFF HDMI input. -
Page 19: Network Setup Menu
You may do this if you want to Connected or Not Connected to the internet. have a static IP address for the MX200. The default • Host IP address will display the MX200’s IP is for DHCP is On. With DHCP on, all the network address. -
Page 20: Speakers Setup Menu
In amp assign, you select how to use the preampli- automatically when the Dirac Live setup program midrange frequencies. If it is not Large, then it is fier section of the MX200. In the amp assign section is run, after which they can be edited. Having an Small. -
Page 21: Speaker Placement
M X 2 0 0 Speakers Setup Menu (continued) Speaker Placement SETUP: SPEAKERS > SPEAKER LEVEL SETUP: SPEAKERS > CROSSOVER Setting Options Setting Options Speaker Position Test Tone On, Off Dependence Independent, All Front The Front Left and Right speakers should be an equal distance from the main listening Front Left -10 to +10dB in 1dB increments... -
Page 22: Dirac Live ® Setup
Master output may need to increase. performance and tune their response to meet the setup menu. This will set up the MX200 to know • A clipping error indicates too high of an audio level to suggested curve. These curves can be adjusted to which proper channels to enable to deliver audio measure. -
Page 23: Connection Diagram
RS232 TRIG 1 IR IN HDMI SERVICE MX200 OUT/eARC A/V PROCESSOR 5V/1A McINTOSH LABORATORY, INC., BINGHAMTON, NY HANDCRAFTED IN USA WITH US AND IMPORTED PARTS SETUP MIC DIGITAL INPUTS TRIG 2 DATA OUT BALANCED IN BALANCED OUT UNBAL OUT AUX 2R... -
Page 24: Setting Up Surround Sound
7.2.4 with Front & Rear Tops for example 7.2.4. The first number refers to the The ideal setup for the MX200 is shown above. It Another common setup for the MX200 is shown number of traditional “floor” speakers (front, center... - Page 25 Floor Speakers Subwoofers Heights H1-L H1-R The MX200 has thirteen speaker outputs, with Your surround sound setup might include one or The MX200 has four height outputs that can be H2-L H2-R H2-L H2-L H2-R H2-R seven channels intended for floor speakers, to two subwoofers.
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Page 26: Specifications
Trademarks of McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.: The following are Registered Trademarks of McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. in multiple jurisdictions around the world: the written McIntosh logo; the McIntosh Globe logo; the Mc logo; Power Guard; Power Guard Screen Grid Sensor; Power Guard SGS; LD/HP; Dynamic Power Manager; the 4DPM8 logo; HXD; the HXD logo; Behind The Sound; Legendary Performance. -
Page 27: Packing Instructions
Customer Service It is very important that the four plastic feet 033836 Inside Carton only Department of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 2. are attached to the bottom of the equipment. 033725 Top Pad Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. - Page 28 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 www.mcintoshlabs.com The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. © 2024 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. McIntosh Part No. 24123400...
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