Introduction; Performance Features - McIntosh MX121 Owner's Manual

Introduction

The MX121 A/V Control Center sets the standard of
excellence in a Home Theater System. The MX121
provides superior multichannel reproduction, Aud-
yssey Room correction, the latest in digital audio
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decoding and digital video processing circuitry.

Performance Features

• HDMI 1.4a with 3D Passthru Switching
There are six HDMI 1.4a Inputs. HDMI Output 1 in-
cludes the new Digital Audio Return Channel (ARC)
signal from the TV , thus eliminating the need for an
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extra cable and simplifies operation. HDMI inputs are
compatible with Deep Color, x.v.Color, Auto Lipsync
and HDMI Component Control.
• Analog Video/Audio Switching with Scaling
Component Video Inputs and Composite Video Inputs
(Analog Video Signals) are also converted to a Digital
Video Signal with resolution up to 1080P at the HDMI
Outputs.
• Direct Access
There are 9 Analog (one eight channel input) and 11
Digital Audio Inputs along with 9 Analog and 6 Digi-
tal Video Inputs.
• Balanced Inputs and Outputs
A pair of Balanced high level Inputs and an eight
channel Balanced Output are provided, permitting
long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality.
• Moving Magnet Phono Input
There is a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving
Magnet Cartridges.
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For TVs with ARC compatibly
• Built-in Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master
Decoders
The MX121 also provides built-in decoding of the
Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby
Digital EX, DTS Neo6 and DTS-ES Sound Tracks.
• Internet Streaming
The MX121 when connected to a network, offers In-
ternet Radio, with music and photo streaming.
• On-Screen and Multifunction Fluorescent
Displays
A comprehensive On-Screen Display capability makes
it easy to perform setup and operational adjustments
using the Remote Control. The front panel display
indicates input selection, volume levels, and other
operating functions.
• LED Channel Status Indicators
The MX121 includes twenty-five LEDs on the front
panel to indicate what type of operating signals are
being received, signal processing mode and the output
format chosen.
• Audyssey DSX
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Audyssey DSX is a scalable system that adds new
speakers to improve surround impression.
Audyssey DSX first adds Wide channels for the
biggest impact on envelopment and then creates
Height channels to reproduce the next most important
acoustical and perceptual cues. Surround
Envelopment Processing is used to enhance the blend
between the front and surround channels.
• Digitally Controlled Volume and Tone Controls
A Precision Tracking Volume Control adjusts all
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twelve channels with tracking accuracy better than
0.5dB. The Bass and Treble circuits provide a wide
range of tone shaping with no loss in traditional McIn-
tosh sonic excellence.
• Triple Zones
The MX121 has the built-in ability to control a sepa-
rate remote audio/video zone (Zone 2) with program
selection independent of Main Zone, using a dedicated
power amplifier and speakers. There is also a third
Zone (Zone 3) providing a separate audio only source
to another room.
• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
The Illumination of the Glass Front Panel is accom-
plished by the combination of custom designed Fiber
Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emit-
ting Diodes (LEDs). This provides even Front Panel
Illumination and is designed to ensure the pristine
beauty of the MX121 will be retained for many years.
• Power Control, Triggers and Full Function Re-
mote Control
The Power Control and Triggers provide convenient
Turn-On/Off of components connected to the MX121.
The Remote Control Push-buttons provide complete
control of the MX121 operating functions.
• Machined Side Panels
The sides of the MX121 are machined from thick alu-
minum panels with a smooth black finish.
• Special Power Supply
The Power Supply has Multiple Regulators to ensure
stable noise free operation even though the power line
varies.
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