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McIntosh MX119 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

    Customer Service How to Change the Input Setup ........33 If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of How to Change the Volume Setup ........38 repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return How to Change the Advanced Settings ......

  • Page 5: Important Information

    Zones A and B. could result in malfunctioning of some or all of the system’s 11. When a McIntosh WK-2 Keypad or a R649 Sensor is to be normal operations. connected to the McIntosh MX119 A/V Control Center that 3.

  • 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 MX119, connect 1. Accessory-On 14. SAT-Left 26. CD-Data the shield and four leads of a shielded 4 conductor cable to 2.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    LED Signal Format Indicators • • • • • Glass Front Panel The MX119 includes eight LEDs on the front panel to indi- cate what type of signal processing is chosen. The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel en- sures the pristine beauty of the MX119 will be retained for...

  • Page 8: Dimensions

    Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MX119. There is additional informa- tion on the next page pertaining to installing the MX119 into cabinets. " 44.45cm Front View of the MX119 " "...

  • Page 9: Installation

    The four feet depth behind the front panel. Allow 1 inch (2.54cm) in may be removed from the bottom of the MX119 when it is front of the mounting panel for knob clearance. Be sure to 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

    Center and Left Front Channels channel analog signal as ponent sources to the MX119 when the optional selected by the INPUT Zone TM1 Module is not installed or A Control Tuner Audio Output Signals...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Video Connections

    Rear Panel Video Connections COMPONENT INPUTS receive Note: If the MX119 A/V System Control Component Video (Y, P and P Center has the TM1 AM/FM Signals from three Component Tuner Module installed, proceed Video Sources 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 MX119 TO MULTIZONE CON- 1. Connect a Data Control Cable from the MX119 DVD TROLLER Connector to the CR16 Multizone “Con- (Input 5) Data Port to the McIntosh Audio/Video troller Input B”...

  • Page 14: How To Connect Digital Audio Components

    AXIAL DVD INPUT (Input E) to the McIntosh Co- axial Digital Output of the McIntosh Audio/Video Player. 2. Connect a cable from the MX119 SAT INPUT (Input C) OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT to the Optical Digital Output of a Satellite Receiver.

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

    McIntosh Audio/Video Player. along with the Digital Audio Signal Output from source 5. Connect a cable from the MX119 Analog Audio SAT components connected to the MX119. This will assure that INPUT (Input 3) to the Analog Audio Outputs of the the audio from that source component is available to the Satellite Receiver.

  • Page 16: How To Connect Analog Audio Components For Seven Channels

    VCR1 and 2 Outputs, Zone B and optional CR16 Multizone System. 1. Connect balanced cables from the MX119 Zone A FR (Front Right), Front CENTER and FL (Front Left) Digital Audio Recorder...
  • Page 17 How to Connect Audio Components for seven channels Satellite Receiver McIntosh Powered Subwoofer McIntosh Seven Channel Power Amplifier...

  • Page 18: How To Connect Video Components

    Video and Composite), using the appropriate Video Cables a Satellite Receiver. to the MX119. This will assure that video is available to 5. Connect video cables from the MX119 VCR INPUTS the Zone B and RECord Outputs. Refer to Video Converter 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 MX119 is a Dual Zone A/V Control Center. For Zone 3. Connect a cable from the MX119 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 Selects which of the seven Au- Adjusts the Listen Volume dio/Video Sources or Tuner Sig- Level of all eight channels nal is available at the Zone A for Zone A and both chan- and B Audio/Video Outputs and nels for Zone B for the RECord Outputs IR (Infra Red) Sensor...

  • Page 21: Front Panel Push-Button And Switch

    Off optional TM1 Tuner Module is installed Switches Off the Allows for the selection of Activates the volume entire multizone various MX119 Functions, compression circuit, system including AM/FM Band supported by selected Selection when the op- Dolby Digital sound...

  • Page 22: Front Panel Displays

    Optional TM1 Module is installed Indicates when Indicates when Zone B Front the Late Night Control is active Processing has been selected Indicates the name or type of Indicates when the the Operating/Decoding Modes MX119 is in that are in use Standby/On Mode...
  • Page 23 Notes...

  • Page 24: Remote Control Push-Buttons

    Remote Control Push-Buttons Turns AC Power ON or OFF to Press to Power the MX119 certain McIntosh Components ON or OFF when connected via the Data Port Selects Functions for the McIntosh Home Control- Selects one of the available Audio Sources...

  • Page 25: How To Operate By Remote Control

    The RECord OUTPUTS are Acc On not affected by the MUTE function. The MX119 Front Press ACC ON to turn the power ON to a McIntosh Disc Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate the word Mute Player.

  • Page 26: 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 MX119 MON A Video OUTPUTS must be appear on the Monitor/TV connected to the video input of a Monitor/TV for Screen.

  • Page 27: Default Settings

    Setup 6 ..........VCR ........33 7 ..........TAPE ........33 Digital Inputs (Zone A): Letter Type Name Refer to Page A ....Optical ....AUX ........34 B ....Optical ....CD(2) ........34 C ....Optical ....SAT ........34 ADJUSTMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE DO YOU WANT TO SAVE THEM? D ....

  • Page 28: 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 MX119 will then return to normal op- rent setting. eration. Refer to figure 7 on page 27. 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 29 YES to save those changes or NO not to 8. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu. save them. The MX119 will then return to normal op- If you are satisfied with the changes that you may have eration.

  • Page 30: 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 MX119 will then return to normal op- eration. Refer to figure 7 on page 27. Loudspeaker Time Delay...

  • Page 31: 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 MX119 in- MENU: SPEAKER LEVEL cludes a built-in test signal generator and its output is...
  • Page 32 YES to save those changes or NO not to 10. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu. save them. The MX119 will then return to normal op- If you are satisfied with the changes that you may have eration.

  • Page 33: How To Change The Input Setup

    Remote Control or Keypad. 6. Press the Right directional push-button to select the 3. If the MX119 is connected to either a CR16 or CR12 second character position of the title. Multizone Controller, refer to Important Information 7.
  • Page 34 Digital Input A, which by default has been as- signed to Input Number 1 PH/AUX, over to the VCR Input ZONE A Analog Input (6) instead. The MX119 has one Stereo Balanced Input that may be as- 11. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons,...
  • Page 35 22. Press the Right directional push-button to select the Video Power second character position of the title. The MX119 has a VIDEO POWER CONTROL Jack and 23. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons its activation is controllable by selecting any one of the to select “H”...
  • Page 36 VERTER Adjustments at this time, proceed to How Component Video Input to Change the Volume Setup on page 38. The MX119 has Electronic Input Switching for three Com- ponent Video Sources and they may be assigned to any of Video Converter the eight Analog Audio/Digital Inputs.
  • Page 37 Menu. If you are satisfied with the changes that you C-Optical may have made, select YES to save those changes or NO not to save them. The MX119 will then return to D-Coaxial normal operation. Refer to figure 7 on page 27.

  • Page 38: 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 MX119 will then return to normal op- eration. Refer to figure 7 on page 27.

  • Page 39: 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 MX119 will then return to normal op- POWER ON Setting at this time, select the MAIN eration. Refer to figure 7 on page 27.
  • Page 40 YES to save those changes or have made, select YES to save those changes or NO NO not to save them. The MX119 will then return to not to save them. The MX119 will then return to nor- normal operation.

  • Page 41: How To Operate The Mx119

    Off ment of superb video and high fidelity audio without the all AC Power with the Power Switch. If the MX119 is in need for further adjustments. If you wish to make changes...
  • Page 42 MX119 SETUP Mode for making changes to the Reset of Microprocessors Home Theater System. In the event that the controls of the MX119 stop function- ing, there is a built-in user reset function. Press the Tuning POWER Switch to OFF and wait for two minutes. Then...
  • Page 43 How to Operate the MX119, con’t Press the POWER Switch to ON. This will reset the MX119 microprocessors. Refer to figure 33 on page 41. Note: The above condition is usually caused by either interruptions in AC power and/or major changes in voltage.

  • Page 44: How To Operate The Trim Mode

    INPUT A Listen Control or SURROUND MODE Control is changed. Figure 37 Bass and Treble The MX119 allows for changing the tonal response for any 2. Press the Front Panel TRIM LEVEL Up or Down of the eight inputs via the BASS and TREBLE Compensa- Push-button until the number 5 appears to the right of tion TRIM Adjustments.
  • Page 45 Effects adds it to the Left and Right Front Loudspeakers, thus in- The MX119’s Trim Select Effect Mode allows for different creasing the width of the front sound field. The effect can types of audio signal processing as different Surround be varied with eight different settings ranging from mini- Modes are selected.
  • Page 46 How to Operate the Trim Mode, con’t number will appear on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. Refer to figure 46. Figure 46 6. Press the Front Panel TRIM LEVEL Up or Down Push-button to select one of the many different sound effects available.

  • Page 47: How To Operate The Surround Mode

    How to Operate the Surround Mode stereo recording. The effect may be varied depending upon The MX119 provides nine different Surround Modes. The the Trim Effect Setting for “Center Width”, refer to page 44 Front Panel Alphanumeric Display and the Output Format to alter the settings.
  • Page 48 2. Using the Remote Control, press the HOME Push-but- Rear Panel EXTERNAL INPUTS are activated so the ton followed by pressing immediately the Left MX119 performs as an Eight Channel Preamplifier for an Right directional push-buttons to select the desired external source or processor.

  • Page 49: How To Make A Recording

    How To Make A Recording How To Make A Recording Analog Audio Recording Note: The MX119 record OUTPUTS are not affected by the VOLUME, SURROUND or TRIM controls. To The INPUT Selector Switch together with the Zone B listen to a different program source while...

  • Page 50: 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 MX119 Front Panel if the Keypad or Remote Control. Then press the appro- Zone A is already Off, press the SYS OFF Push-button.

  • Page 51: 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 MX119 for the correct voltage. Maximum Voltage Output 9.5V Unbalanced Overall Dimensions 19V Balanced Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm)

  • Page 52: Tm1 Am/Fm Tuner Module

    TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module Introduction Cables for installing the McIntosh TM1 Cable for connecting the The MX119 A/V Control Center has provisions for adding AM/FM Tuner Module RAA1 to the MX119 an optional McIntosh TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module for Ra- into the MX119 dio Station Reception.

  • Page 53: Antenna Connections

    MX119 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 MX119 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 nector Plug. Refer to the connec- MX119 and the RAA1, use a 2 conductor shielded cable. tion information on the top cover 2. Connect a 75 ohm coax cable from an FM Antenna or of the RAA1.

  • Page 55: How To Operate The Tuner

    How to Operate the Tuner How to Tune Stations Manually The McIntosh MX119 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 The MX119 AM/FM Tuner Module (TM1) allows for pre- 6. To verify the Station Preset(s) just entered into setting radio stations into memory. To enter Presets follow memory, press the PRESET Left...

  • 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 METALLIC tool, adjust the 600kHz Transformer L1 provide the best in AM Reception especially if the tuner or for maximum signal strength. Refer to figure 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

    If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call 017218 Plastic foot or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Labo- 100159 #10-32 x 3/4” screw ratory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers.
  • 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. 04090400...

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