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McIntosh MEN220 Owner's Manual

McIntosh MEN220 Owner's Manual

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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com
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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 E N 2 2 0 M E N 2 2 0 R O O M C O R R E C T I O N S Y S T E M...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Please Take A Moment Manufactured under license from Lyngdorf Audio A/S. RoomPerfect™ is a registered How to Operate the MEN220..22 - 23 For future reference, you can write down your trademark and the RoomPerfect™ logo is Specifications ..

  • Page 3: General Information

    5. For additional information on the MEN220 network router. The network connector is located and other McIntosh products please visit the on the rear panel of the MEN220 to the right of the McIntosh website at www.mcintoshlabs.com. CAUTION label. It is labeled NETWORK.

  • Page 4: Performance Features

    Boom Adapter allows for easy placement of The advanced two way electronic crossover display or through new Built-In Web Menu. the Precision Microphone for precise Focus built into the MEN220 provides the best way for Measurements. adding true bi-amplification to your audio system. • Multiple Outputs •...

  • Page 5: Installation

    MEN220. To protect the anodized finish on your MEN220 it is important to limit exposure to certain types of lighting and only use appropriate gentle cleaners. Direct sunlight, other forms of UV light, high inten- sity lighting and aggressive cleaners with harsh chemicals can result in discoloration of the anodized finish.

  • Page 6: Connection Diagram Option 1

    Shown below are two typical system configurations. Your system may vary from this, however the actual components would be connected in a similar manner. Note: The preamplifier or power amplifier may be connected to the MEN220 balanced or unbalanced outputs. SPEAKER...
  • Page 7 M E N 2 2 0 Connection Diagram Option 1 (Using the MEN220 Between a Preamp and Power Amp) PREAMPLIFIER MEN 220 ROOM CORRECTION SYSTEM McINTOSH LABORATORY, INC., BINGHAMTON, NY HANDCRAFTED IN USA WITH US AND IMPORTED PARTS SERIAL OUTPUTS (HIGH/LOW PASS CROSSOVER)

  • Page 8: Connection Diagram Option 2

    Connection Diagram Option 2 (Using the MEN220 in a Processor Loop) System Configuration Shown below are two typical system configurations. Your system may vary from this, however the actual MEN220 components would be connected in a similar manner. POWER CONTROL IN...
  • Page 9 M E N 2 2 0 Connection Diagram Option 2 (Using the MEN220 in a Processor Loop) PROCESSOR LOOP SEND RETURN PREAMPLIFIER MEN 220 ROOM CORRECTION SYSTEM McINTOSH LABORATORY, INC., BINGHAMTON, NY HANDCRAFTED IN USA WITH US AND IMPORTED PARTS...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Knobs And Buttons

    ON or OFF. removes all Room Correction (RoomPerfect used in the Menu Mode (Setup) for various Standby Indicator LED illuminates when the Focus or Global) from the MEN220 audio functions. MEN220 is connected to AC power. signal output. 2. VFD Information Display indicates various 6.

  • Page 11: Connections

    DO NOT OPEN Connections 5. SERVICE USB is a USB Type-A port used 1. Connect the MEN220 power cord to a live AC 10. Unbalanced OUTPUT 1 (HIGH) supplies outlet. Refer to information on the back panel for service purposes only.

  • Page 12: Navigating The Remote Control

    MEN220 Audio Signal Output. LED indicates when an IR (Infra Red) available choices up, down, Note: In order for the MEN220 to provide room correction, the Remote Control Command left, right; and SELECT Setup Mode “RoomPerfect” must be performed first.

  • Page 13: How To Operate The Setup Mode

    RoomPerfect > using the supplied cable. High Pass Filter Type Butterworth 1 ord 2. If the MEN220 is currently On, proceed to step 2. High Pass Frequency 300Hz MEN220 Setup Menu When performing the following Setup Instructions Low Pass Filter Type...

  • Page 14: Input Connection Settings

    Input Connection Frequency/High Frequency connections) when OUT1 and frequencies below the crossover point used with the MEN220 and has arrived at the will be sent to OUT2. As an example the High < Balanced optimum settings.

  • Page 15: Output Settings

    In the following steps the Crossover Settings Amplifier while at the same time reducing Note: For selection of the MEN220 Crossover Filter Type and will be set up for a Bi-Amplified System using Frequency when using McIntosh Loudspeakers, refer to lines the amplitude of the frequencies above the McIntosh Loudspeakers.

  • Page 16: Output Levels

    14. Press the SELECT Push-button and “Low select “High Pass Frequency, 125Hz”. Pass Frequency, 300Hz” will appear. The MEN220 “Output Level” default setting for • If the Loudspeaker Crossover Frequency is both Output 1 and Output 2 is 0.0dB, no change 15.
  • Page 17 (or use the Directional ▲ ▼ Push-buttons room dimensions, furniture placements, etc. the on the Remote Control) to enter the distance distances may not be identical. The MEN220 (0-999) in inches or centimeters. can delay the sound coming from the closer O”...

  • Page 18: Advanced Settings

    Audio Preamplifier or A/V Control (default), 50% and 25%. To change from the sor on when audio is detected, and places the Center. This allows the MEN220 to switch On or default setting perform the following: sound processor into the Power Saving Standby/ Off with the Audio Preamplifier or A/V Control Off Mode.

  • Page 19: Roomperfect

    All of these steps will allow lower testing volume levels and more accurate measurements. Factory Reset 4. If the MEN220 is already in the Setup Mode proceed to step 2. 1. Press the MENU Push-button to enter the Setup Mode and select “Advanced Settings”.
  • Page 20 ◄ ► Push-buttons on the Remote Control) to select “Save Current”. Then press the SELECT Push-button. Once RoomPerfect has achieved a Room Measuring level The MEN220 will then test at the previous lower volume Knowledge score of 90% or above, it will ask setting. Please Wait...
  • Page 21 Measuring room Place microphone in position no. 4 new focus position 5. The MEN220 will add the new measurement to the previous measurements and recalculate for the best room response.

  • Page 22: How To Operate The Men220

    Bypass Gain , 0.0dB”will appear. the OFF Push-button on the Remote Control. 3 Room Measurements Room Knowledge: 95% Note: The MEN220 incorporates an Auto Off Feature and the RP Bypass Gain default setting is enabled. If there is need to disable this 0.0 dB 4.
  • Page 23 The Global Setting is a combination room Voicing performance measurements including Focus and When the MEN220 is connected to a PC, or Press the VOICING Push-button to select one of 7 additional locations in the room. Use the Global mobile device through a home network, any or...

  • Page 24: Setup Menu Screens

    Setup Menu Screens All of the Setup menus that are contained in the front panel menus are mirrored in the built-in Web Menus. Follow these steps for a quick connection: - Connect the rear panel NETWORK jack - Press the front panel SELECT button to see - The Home page should appear.
  • Page 25 M E N 2 2 0 Setup Menu Screens Connections Page: continued Select Input connection type, Output signal routing, and speaker Distance settings.
  • Page 26 Setup Menu Screens continued RoomPerfect Page: Run a fresh RoomPerfect calibration, Add a new Focus position, or add additional Room positions to gain more Room Knowledge.
  • Page 27 M E N 2 2 0 Setup Menu Screens continued Voicing setup Page: Modify existing voicings, or create new ones.
  • Page 28 Setup Menu Screens continued Network configuration: Allow a dynamic address or select a fixed manual IP address when using external control systems.
  • Page 29 M E N 2 2 0 Setup Menu Screens Device settings: continued Configure Auto On / Auto Off, Standby power mode, and Front IR sensor setting. Manage software: Collect System logs for troubleshooting, Backup and Restore all system settings and RoomPerfect calibration, perform a Factory reset, and Update software as needed.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Packing Instructions

    Customer Service 033836 Inside Carton Only of the equipment. This will ensure the proper Department of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to 033725 Top Pad equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure page 2. Please see the Part List for the correct part...
  • Page 32 McIntosh itself. McIntosh cannot and does not warrant against, and shall have no liability of any kind for any of the following that are attributable to non-McIntosh providers or services: (i) interruption, discontinu- ance, or other unsatisfactory performance of service;...

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