A/V Control Center - Berner's

1 A/V Control Center MX119. Owner's Manual 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead, The exclamation point within an equi- 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- sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk companying the appliance.

2 Of electric shock to persons. WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS. FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO. NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or RAIN OR MOISTURE. back. No user-serviceable parts inside. IMPORTANT SAFETY 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the INSTRUCTIONS! manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to 1. Read these instructions. avoid injury from tip-over. 2. Keep these instructions. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 3.

3 Heed all warnings. when unused for long periods of time. 4. Follow all instructions. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. Servicing is required when the apparatus has 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. been damaged in any way, such as power-supply 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other does not operate normally, or has been dropped. apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce 15. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or heat.

4 Splashing and ensure that no objects filled with 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized liquids, such as vases, are placed on the or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two equipment. blades with one wider than the other. A grounding 16. To completely disconnect this equipment from type plug has two blades and a third grounding the mains, disconnect the power supply cord prong. The wide blade or the third prong are plug from the receptacle. provided for your safety. If the provided plug 17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician remain readily operable. for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

5 2. 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 lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, and size of ground conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to ground electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. 3. Thank You Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh MX119 A/V Control Safety Instructions.

6 2. Center ranks you at the very top among discriminating mu- Thank You and Please Take a Moment .. 4. sic listeners. You now have The Best. The McIntosh Technical Assistance and Customer Service .. 4. dedication to Quality, is assurance that you will receive Table of Contents .. 4. many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Important Information .. 5. Please take a short time to read the information in this Connector Information .. 6. manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all Introduction .. 7. the features and functions of your new McIntosh. Performance Features .. 7. Dimensions .. 8. Please Take A Moment Installation .. 9. The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer Connections name are important to you for possible insurance claim or Rear Panel Multizone, Control and Switch.

7 10. future service. The spaces below have been provided for Rear Panel Analog and Digital Audio Connections .. 11. you to record that information: Rear Panel Video Connections .. 12. Serial Number: How to Connect Multizone, Data and Power Control .. 13. How to Connect Digital Audio Components .. 14. Purchase Date: How to Connect Analog Audio Components for five or six channels .. 15. Dealer Name: How to Connect Analog Audio Components for seven channels .. 16. Technical Assistance How to Connect Video Components .. 18. How to Connect for Zone B .. 19. If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh Front Panel Features product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with Front Panel Controls and Sensor .. 20. your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may Front Panel Push-button and Switch.

8 21. be part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish addi- Front Panel Displays .. 22. tional help concerning a suspected problem, you can re- Remote Control ceive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at: Remote Control Push-Buttons .. 24. How to Operate by Remote Control .. 25. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. Setup Mode 2 Chambers Street How to Operate the Setup Mode .. 26. Binghamton, New York 13903. Default Settings .. 27. Phone: 607-723-1545. How to Adjust for Loudspeaker Size .. 28. Fax: 607-723-3636. How to Adjust Loudspeaker Time Delay .. 30. Customer Service How to Adjust Loudspeaker Levels .. 31. 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.

9 You can also return How to Change the Advanced Settings .. 39. it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For as- Operation sistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the How to Operate the MX119 .. 41. McIntosh Service Department at: How to Operate the Trim Mode .. 44. How to Operate the Surround Mode .. 47. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. How to Make a Recording .. 49. 2 Chambers Street How to Operate Zone B .. 50. Binghamton, New York 13903. Additional Information Phone: 607-723-3515. Audio and General Specifications .. 51. Fax: 607-723-1917. TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module TM1 Table of Contents .. 52. Packing Instructions .. 59. Copyright 2004 by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 4. Important Information Important Information 1. The MX119 A/V Control Center has provisions for adding an MX119 Inputs CR16 Inputs MX119 Inputs CR16 Inputs optional McIntosh TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module for Radio 4.

10 TV TV 6. VCR 1 VCR 1. Station Reception. The TM1 is available from your McIntosh 5. DVD DVD 7. TAPE 1 TAPE 1. Dealer and can be installed at any time, usually while you 9. The MX119 Input Source Name DVD is equivalent to V- wait. Refer to page 52 for additional TM1 information. Aux on some McIntosh Keypads, Remote Controls and 2. Before making any connections to the MX119, make sure the Audio/Video Control Centers. Main POWER Switch is in the Off position. Failure to do so 10. Up to four McIntosh Sensors or Keypads can be wired in could result in malfunctioning of some or all of the system's parallel for both Zones A and B. normal operations. 11. When a McIntosh WK-2 Keypad or a R649 Sensor is to be 3. All Zones in a McIntosh Multizone System (except for Zone A) connected to the McIntosh MX119 A/V Control Center that are unbalanced Analog Audio Signals only.