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McIntosh MX135 Owner's Manual

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    The exclamation point within an equi- The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended lateral triangle is intended to alert the to alert the user to the presence of user to the presence of important uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within operating and maintenance (servic- the product’s enclosure that may be of ing) instructions in the literature ac-...
  • Page 3 Safety Instructions Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charge. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, pro- vides information with reguards to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    How to Adjust Zone B Setup ........... 37 Customer Service How to Change the Advanced Settings ......38 If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of Operation repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return How to Operate the MX135 ..........

  • Page 5: Important Information

    32. If a recording is made from the turntable and/or RJ-45 Data Ground “F” Connector listening to a record in Zone B of the MX135 and Zones of a Plug (to Pin 2) CR16 when connected to the MX135 both the INPUT A and 12.

  • Page 6: Connector Information

    Connector Information Connector Information Keypad Terminal Connector Multizone Controller (DB37 Connector): To use a WK-3 or WK-4 Keypad with the MX135, connect 1. Accessory-On 14. LV-Left 26. CD-Data the shield and four leads of a shielded 4 conductor cable to 2.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel en- sen. sures the pristine beauty of the MX135 will be retained for many years.

  • Page 8: Dimensions

    Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MX135. There is additional informa- tion on the next page pertaining to installing the MX135 into cabinets. " 45.09cm Front View of the MX135 " "...

  • Page 9: Installation

    The four feet panel. Allow 1 inch (2.54cm) in front of the mounting may be removed from the bottom of the MX135 when it is panel for knob clearance. Be sure to cut out a ventilation custom installed as outlined below.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Multizone, Control And Switch

    Rear Panel Multizone, Control Connections and Switch TO MULTIZONE SUM A Data Port for HOME Data Port CONTROLLER con- connections to other connects to the nects to the McIntosh McIntosh Compo- optional HC-1 Multizone Controller nents Home Controller Input B...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Analog And Digital Audio Connections

    2 supply analog digital audio signal from signal from the ana- audio record signals to the MX135 when the optional the Coaxial Output of a log inputs as selected for recorders TM1 Module is not installed or...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Video Connections

    COMPONENT INPUTS receive OUTPUTS for VCR 1 and 2 Component Video (Y, P and P supply Composite Video Note: If the MX135 A/V System Control Signals from five Component Signals for recorders Center has the TM1 AM/FM Video Sources Tuner Module installed, proceed to page 53 for Rear Panel Antenna Connection Information.

  • Page 13: How To Connect Multizone, Data And Power Control

    How to Connect Multizone, Data and Power Control conductor, from the MX135 TO MULTIZONE CON- 1. Connect a Data Control Cable from the MX135 DVD TROLLER Connector to the CR16 Multizone “Con- (input 11) Data Port to the McIntosh DVD Player Data troller Input B”...

  • Page 14: How To Connect Digital Audio Components

    2. Connect a cable from the MX135 SAT INPUT (Input B) OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT to the Optical Digital Output of a Satellite Receiver. 3. Connect a cable from the MX135 LV INPUT (Input C) OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT to the Optical Digital Output of a Digital Audio Recorder.

  • Page 15: How To Connect Analog Audio Components For Five Or Six Channels

    McIntosh DVD Player. nal Inputs. It is important to connect the Analog Outputs 5. Connect a cable from the MX135 Left and Right Ana- along with the Digital Audio Signal Output from source log Audio INPUTs (Input 6) to the Left and Right Ana- components connected to the MX135.
  • Page 17 Notes...

  • Page 18: How To Connect Video Components

    Video and Composite), using the appropriate Video Cables Outputs of a Satellite Receiver. to the MX135. This will assure that video is available to 5. Connect video cables from the MX135 VCR1 INPUTS the Zone B and VCR Outputs. Refer to Input Setup Menu to the VCR Video Outputs.

  • Page 19: How To Connect For Zone B

    How to Connect for Zone B How to Connect for Zone B The MX135 is a Dual Zone A/V Control Center. For Zone 3. Connect a cable from the MX135 KEYPADS ZONE B B activation, a Power Amplifier and Loudspeakers are re- to the McIntosh Keypad.

  • Page 20: Front Panel Controls And Sensor

    Front Panel Controls and Sensor Allows up or down Adjusts the Listen adjustment for each Volume Level of all trim parameter eight channels Selects which of the eleven Au- Selects which of the eleven Audio/ dio/Video Sources or Tuner Sig- Video Sources or Tuner Signal is avail- nal is available for VCR Out- able at the Zone A Audio Outputs,...

  • Page 21: Front Panel Push-Button And Switch

    Input Selection and into memory various Zones A or B, or resets all Volume Adjustment MX135 Settings the MX135 microproces- sors Move Up or Down through various selections and for Tuning Up or Down the AM or FM Broadcast Band...

  • Page 22: Front Panel Displays

    Indicates when the Indicates when the and which channels are active; L (Left Front), Input Source selected MX135 is in C (Center), R (Right Front), LFE (Low Fre- is processing a Digital Standby/On Mode quency Effects), LS (Left Surround), S (Pro...

  • Page 23: How To Operate The Setup Mode

    Front Panel Alphanumeric Display and the MAIN some of these adjustments are interactive. SYSTEM SETUP Menu will Note: One of the MX135 MON A Video OUTPUTS must be appear on the Monitor/TV connected to the video input of a Monitor/TV for viewing the On Screen Menus.

  • Page 24: Default Settings

    Default Settings 6. If adjustments have been performed, the Adjustment The following listings indicate the factory default settings. Acceptance Menu will appear on the Monitor/ TV Refer to the listed page number for instructions on how to screen asking if you want to save the adjustments in change a default setting: memory.
  • Page 25 SETUP Zone A Analog Input: Number Setting Refer to Page 0 - 11 ......RCA ......32 Surr (Surround) Mode Default: Number Setting Refer to Page 0 - 11 ......LAST ......33 Video Power Control: Number Power Control Refer to Page 0 - 11 ......

  • Page 26: How To Adjust For Loudspeaker Size

    YES to save those changes or NO not to or Right directional push-buttons to change the cur- save them. The MX135 will then return to normal op- rent setting. eration. Refer to figure 7 on page 24. Notes: When the Front Loudspeakers are set to Small, the options in the Speaker Size Setup Menu for the Center and Surround Loudspeakers are Small or None;...
  • Page 27 YES to save those changes or NO not to 8. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu. save them. The MX135 will then return to normal op- If you are satisfied with the changes that you may have eration.

  • Page 28: How To Adjust Loudspeaker Time Delay

    If you are satisfied with the changes that you have made, select YES to save those changes or NO not to save them. The MX135 will then return to normal op- eration. Refer to figure 7 on page 24. Loudspeaker Time Delay...

  • Page 29: How To Adjust Loudspeaker Levels

    A properly setup Home Theater Surround Sound System will have all Loudspeaker levels adjusted to the same vol- ume level in the Listening/Viewing Area. The MX135 in- MENU: SPEAKER LEVEL cludes a built-in test signal generator and its output is...
  • Page 30 YES to save those changes or NO not to 10. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu. save them. The MX135 will then return to normal op- If you are satisfied with the changes that you may have eration.

  • Page 31: How To Change The Input Setup

    Note: The TITLE may be up to 4 characters in length Control or Keypad. including (0 thru 9) and (A thru Z). 3. If the MX135 is connected to either a CR16 or CR12 6. Press the Right directional push-button to select the Multizone Controller, refer to Important Information second character position of the title.
  • Page 32 ZONE A Analog Input wish to perform Digital Input Setting at this time, pro- The MX135 has two pairs of Stereo Balanced Inputs that ceed to the ZONE A Analog Input Setting. may be assigned to any of the eleven Audio Inputs instead of unbalanced (RCA Type) jacks.
  • Page 33 “H” the second character of the title. Video Power 22. Select the two remaining characters “O” and “N” of The MX135 has a VIDEO POWER CONTROL Jack and the title by using the directional push-buttons. its activation is controllable by selecting any one of the 23.
  • Page 34 Component Video Input 34. If you do not wish to perform VIDEO CON- The MX135 has Electronic Input Switching for five Com- VERTER Adjustments at this time, proceed to step ponent Video Sources and they may be assigned to any of the eleven Analog Audio/Digital Inputs.
  • Page 35 Menu. If you are satisfied with the changes that you may have made, select YES to save those changes or NO not to save them. The MX135 will then return to normal operation. Refer to figure 7 on page 24.

  • Page 36: Sat

    Analog and Digital Audio Input Source Settings Number Default Title New Title Default Digital Input New Digital Input TUNER PH/AUX A-Optical D-Coaxial TAPE1 TAPE2 B-Optical E-Coaxial C-Optical VCR1 VCR2 F-Coaxial Video Inputs Source Settings Video Power Control Component Video Source Video Input Converter Number Title...

  • Page 37: How To Change The Volume Setup

    If you are satisfied with the changes that you may have made, select YES to save those changes or NO not to save them. The MX135 will then return to normal op- eration. Refer to figure 7 on page 24.

  • Page 38: How To Change The Advanced Settings

    YES to save those changes or NO not to If you do not wish to perform INPUT SELECT save them. The MX135 will then return to normal op- POWER ON Setting at this time, select the MAIN eration. Refer to figure 7 on page 24.
  • Page 39 YES to save those changes or have made, select YES to save those changes or NO NO not to save them. The MX135 will then return to not to save them. The MX135 will then return to nor- normal operation.

  • Page 40: How To Operate The Mx135

    Off to the factory default settings refer to the SETUP Section all AC Power with the Power Switch. If the MX135 is in of this Owner’s Manual. the Standby Mode and is connected to a McIntosh...
  • Page 41 MX135 SETUP Mode for making changes to the sion function. Home Theater System. Reset of Microprocessors Tuning In the event that the controls of the MX135 stop function- The TUNING Up and Down Push-buttons allow for ing, there is a built-in user reset function. Press the tuning to up and down the FM or AM Radio Bands when POWER Switch to OFF and wait for two minutes.
  • Page 42 G. The PRO LOGIC IIx Dis- play will illumi- Figure 35 nate when the Surround Mode Selector is turned to CINEMA1 or MUSIC 1 positions. H. The DIGITAL SIGNAL Display will illuminate when the MX135 is processing a Digital Encoded Signal.

  • Page 43: How To Operate The Trim Mode

    Bass and Treble number 5 appears to the right of SUB TRIM on the The MX135 allows for changing the tonal response for any Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. This is an example of the eleven inputs via the BASS and TREBLE Compen- of increasing the Subwoofer level by 5dB.
  • Page 44 Treble response by 11dB. mum (0) to maximum (7). Refer to figures 44 and 45. Effects The MX135’s Trim Select Effect Mode allows for different types of audio signal processing as different Surround Modes are selected. Figure 44...
  • Page 45 How to Operate the Trim Mode, con’t Figure 46 Display Brightness The MX135 Trim feature allows adjustments to the bright- ness of the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display to the de- sired intensity. The Display Trim brightness range extends from Off to a maximum of 31.

  • Page 46: How To Operate The Surround Mode

    How to Operate the Surround Mode Music 2 The MX135 provides nine different Surround Modes. The The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate MU- Front Panel Alphanumeric Display and the Output Format SIC 2. Refer to figure 52. This Mode utilizes DTS NEO:6 LEDs will indicate the Surround Mode selected.
  • Page 47 All internal signal processing is bypassed and the eight Rear Panel EXTERNAL INPUTS are activated so the MX135 performs as an Eight Channel Preamplifier for an external source or processor. The Front Panel Alphanu- meric Display indicates EXTERNAL. Refer to figure 57.

  • Page 48: How To Make A Recording

    Digital Audio Recording The separate INPUT B (Record) and INPUT A (Listen) The MX135 allows recording from any of the Digital Au- Switches allow for the making of an Analog Audio Record- dio Input Sources to an external Digital Recording Device.

  • Page 49: How To Operate Zone B

    Zone B. 1. Press the appropriate source push-button (e.g. CD) on 5. To switch Off Zone B from the MX135 Front Panel if the Keypad or Remote Control. Then press the appro- Zone A is already Off, press the SYS OFF Push-button.

  • Page 50: Audio And General Specifications

    230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 65 watts 2.5V Unbalanced Outputs (Main) 240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 65 watts 5.0V Balanced Outputs (Main) Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MX135 for the correct voltage. Maximum Voltage Output 9.5V Unbalanced Overall Dimensions 19V Balanced Width is 17-3/4 inches (45.09cm)
  • Page 51 Notes...

  • Page 52: Tm1 Am/Fm Tuner Module

    TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module Introduction Cables for installing the McIntosh TM1 Cable for connecting the The MX135 A/V Control Center has provisions for adding AM/FM Tuner Module RAA1 to the MX135 an optional McIntosh TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module for Ra- into the MX135 dio Station Reception.

  • Page 53: Antenna Connections

    MX135 Rear Panel and RAA1 Top Panel Antenna Connections RAA1 Remote Antenna can be adjusted to a position for optimum reception of your fa- vorite AM stations Connects with supplied cable to the MX135 AM ANT (An- tenna) connector allows a McIntosh...

  • Page 54: How To Connect Antenna Components

    Note: If a longer length cable needs to be used between the connection information on the top MX135 and the RAA1, use a 2 conductor shielded cable. cover of the RAA1. 2. Connect a 75 ohm coax cable from an FM Antenna or cable system to the MX135, 75 OHM FM ANTenna Connector.

  • Page 55: How To Operate The Tuner

    How to Operate the Tuner How to Tune Stations Manually The McIntosh MX135 TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module incor- porates an advanced design AM/FM Tuner with many de- sirable performance features to enhance your enjoyment of radio broadcasts. There are four methods of tuning to an Figure 63 AM/FM Broadcast Station.

  • Page 56: How To Assign Preset Stations

    How to Assign Preset Stations How to Assign Preset Stations 6. To verify the Station Preset(s) just entered into The MX135 AM/FM Tuner Module (TM1) allows for pre- memory, press the PRESET Left and Right Push- setting radio stations into memory. To enter Presets follow...

  • Page 57: How To Optimize Am Reception

    How to Optimize AM Reception How to Optimize AM Reception The McIntosh RAA1 Remote AM Antenna is designed to former L1 for maximum signal strength. Refer to fig- provide the best in AM Reception especially if the tuner or ure 69.

  • Page 58: Am Specifications

    TM1 FM and AM Specifications FM Tuner Specifications AM Tuner Specifications Useable Sensitivity Sensitivity 14dBf which is 1.4uV across 75 ohms 20uV External Antenna Input 50dB Quieting Sensitivity Signal To Noise Ratio Mono: 19dBf which is 2.4uV across 75 ohms 48dB at 30% modulation Stereo: 35dBf which is 15uV across 75 ohms 58dB at 100% modulation...

  • Page 59: Packing Instructions

    Bottom pad carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call 034037 Inner carton pad or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Labo- ratory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. 017218 Plastic foot 100159 #10-32 x 3/4”...
  • Page 60 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. 04089000...

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