MX135 Own
MX135 Own
MX135 Own
MX135
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.
of electric shock to persons.
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Safety Instructions
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Thank You Table of Contents
Your decision to own this McIntosh MX135 A/V Control Safety Instructions ............................................................. 2
Center ranks you at the very top among discriminating mu- Thank You .......................................................................... 4
sic listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh Please Take a Moment ....................................................... 4
dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive Technical Assistance .......................................................... 4
many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Customer Service ............................................................... 4
Please take a short time to read the information in this Table of Contents ............................................................... 4
manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all Important Information ....................................................... 5
the features and functions of your new McIntosh. Connector Information ...................................................... 6
Introduction ....................................................................... 7
Please Take A Moment Performance Features ........................................................ 7
The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer Dimensions ........................................................................ 8
name are important to you for possible insurance claim or Installation ......................................................................... 9
future service. The spaces below have been provided for Connections
you to record that information: Rear Panel Multizone, Control and Switch ..................... 10
Serial Number: Rear Panel Analog and Digital Audio Connections ........ 11
Rear Panel Video Connections ........................................ 12
Purchase Date: How to Connect Multizone, Data and Power Control ..... 13
How to Connect Digital Audio Components ................... 14
Dealer Name:
How to Connect Analog Audio Components
for five or six channels .................................................... 15
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 ............................... 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-
Setup Mode
ceive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:
How to Operate the Setup Mode ..................................... 23
Default Settings ............................................................... 24
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
How to Adjust for Loudspeaker Size ............................... 26
2 Chambers Street
How to Adjust Loudspeaker Time Delay ........................ 28
Binghamton, New York 13903
How to Adjust Loudspeaker Levels ................................ 29
Phone: 607-723-1545
How to Change the Input Setup ....................................... 31
Fax: 607-723-3636
How to Change the Volume Setup ................................... 37
Customer Service How to Adjust Zone B Setup ........................................... 37
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 ............................................ 40
it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For as-
How to Operate the Trim Mode ....................................... 43
sistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the
How to Operate the Surround Mode ............................... 46
McIntosh Service Department at:
How to Make a Recording ............................................... 48
How to Operate Zone B ................................................... 49
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Additional Information
2 Chambers Street
Audio and General Specifications ................................... 50
Binghamton, New York 13903
TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module
Phone: 607-723-3515
TM1 Table of Contents .................................................... 52
Fax: 607-723-1917
Packing Instructions ........................................................ 59
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Important Information
Important Information
1. The MX135 A/V Control Center has provisions for adding an MX135 Inputs CR16 Inputs MX135 Inputs CR16 Inputs
optional McIntosh TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module for Radio 4. TAPE 1 TAPE 1 11. DVD DVD
Station Reception. The TM1 is available from your McIntosh 9. The MX135 Input Source Name “DVD” is equivalent to “V-
Dealer and can be installed at any time, usually while you Aux” on some McIntosh Keypads, Remote Controls and
wait. Refer to page 52 for additional TM1 information. Audio/Video Control Centers.
2. Before making any connections to the MX135, make sure the 10. Up to four McIntosh Sensors or Keypads can be wired in
Main POWER Switch is in the Off position. Failure to do so parallel for both 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 MX135 A/V Control Center that
3. All Zones in a McIntosh Multizone System (except for Zone A) uses a RJ-45 Connector Plug instead of the “F” Coaxial
are unbalanced Analog Audio Signals only. The Digital Audio Connector, connect the Center Conductor to Pin 1 and the
Input Source Signals and Balanced Analog Audio Input Shield Conductor to Pin 2. Refer to the figure below.
Signals will not appear at any of the Zones (including Zone B Pin 1 Pin 8
of the MX135 and Zones of a CR12 or CR16 when connected Shielded Cable Data Signal
to the MX135). The Source Component Unbalanced Analog (to Pin 1)
Outputs must be connected to the MX135.
4. The connection of a turntable to the PH/AUX Input jacks
requires changes to be made in the SETUP Mode, refer to
page 32. If a recording is made from the turntable and/or “F” Connector Data Ground RJ-45
listening to a record in Zone B of the MX135 and Zones of a (to Pin 2) Plug
CR16 when connected to the MX135 both the INPUT A and
INPUT B Controls need to be placed in the PHON position. 12. The Zone A and Zone B IR Inputs, with 1/8 inch mini phone
5. Connecting Cables are available from the McIntosh Parts jacks, are configured for non-McIntosh IR sensors such as a
Department: Xantech Model 291-10. To avoid possible interaction,
Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202 disable the MX135 Front Panel Sensor with the switch
Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini recessed in the bottom panel behind and to the left of the
phone plugs on each end. Sensor.
Control Center to Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Cable 13. System Setup operations must be performed in the order
Part No. 170-631 they appear in the Main System Setup Menu as they are
Six foot, DB25, shielded, straight through, 25 conductor interactive.
male-to-female cable. 14. In order to hear bass frequencies below 80Hz, your system
Control Center to CR16 Cable Part No. 170-430 must include either a Subwoofer or Large Front
Six foot, DB37, shielded, straight through, 37 conductor Loudspeakers.
male-to-male cable. 15. When an assigned Digital Input and a matching Analog
6. When the MX135 is connected to some McIntosh Input are in use, the MX135 automatically searches first for
Multichannel Power Amplifiers with a 25 conductor cable, the a Digital Signal. If no Digital Signal is sensed, it switches to
amplifier meters may automatically indicate the output of the Analog Input.
individual channels during the Speaker Level Setup 16. Certain DVD or Laser Video Disc Players that are
Operation. Refer to the Power Amplifiers Owner’s Manual for reproducing Digital DTS Signals into a MX135 Digital
additional information. Input, may only produce noise from their Analog Outputs. If
7. When the MX135 is connected to a CR16 Controller Input B Zone B is turned on and that same input is selected, that
jack with the 37 conductor cable, do not connect a 25 noise will be heard.
conductor cable to the CR16 Controller Input A jack from 17. There are three types of Video Signals that can be connected
another McIntosh Control Center. to and selected by the MX135; Composite, S-Video and
8. When the MX135 is connected with a CR16, the MX135 Component. Zone A and B, VCR 1 and 2 have both
provides fixed specific audio signals that match the CR16 Composite and S-Video Outputs; the Component Video
Inputs. If the MX135 Inputs listed below are re-titled, the Output is for Zone A only. The MX135 has Digital Video
Inputs Titles on the CR16 will no longer match. For example, Processing Circuitry that will Up-Convert the desired
if the MX135 TV Input (7), is reassigned as DVD2, selecting Composite Input to S-Video; it will also Up-Convert the
the TV Input on the CR16 will receive the audio signals from desired Composite and/or S-Video Inputs to Component
DVD2. Video.
MX135 Inputs CR16 Inputs MX135 Inputs CR16 Inputs 18. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s
0. TUNER TUNER 7. TV TV manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MX135
1. PH/AUX AUX 8. LV LV A/V Control Center.
3. CD2 CD2 9. VCR1 VCR1
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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. SYS-Off 15. TV-Left 27. N/C
a RJ-45 Connector Plug, according to the numbers listed 3. Sum Data 16. Aux-Left 28. N/C
below. There is a numbered connector built into each Key- 4. DVD-Data 17. Tape 1-Left 29. Ground
pad, which has a different pin out. 5. LV-Data 18. Tuner-Left 30. DVD-Right
6. Aux-Data 19. CD-Left 31. VCR 1-Right
MX135 RJ-45 WK-3 and WK-4 Keypad 7. Tuner-Data 20. Video Power 32. LV-Right
1. Signal Data 1. Supply Voltage Positive 8. N/C 21. Ground 33. TV-Right
2. Signal Data Gnd. 2. Supply Voltage Negative 9. N/C 22. Home-Data 34. Aux-Right
and Cable Shield 3. Cable Shield 10. N/C 23. VCR 1-Data 35. Tape 1-Right
3. N/C 4. Signal Data 11. Ground 24. TV-Data 36. Tuner-Right
4. Supply Voltage Negative 5. Signal Data Gnd. 12. DVD-Left 25. Tape 1-Data 37. CD-Right
5. Supply Voltage Positive 13. VCR 1-Left
6. N/C
MX135
7. N/C Keypad
8. N/C Socket
XLR Connectors
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input IR Input Port Connector
and Output Connectors on the MX135. Refer to the dia- with Rear Panel IR Data Signal
gram for connection: Power Switch Set to On Ground
Pin 2
PIN 1: Shield/Ground Pin 1 +12Volts
PIN 2: + Signal
Pin 3
PIN 3: - Signal
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Introduction and Performance Features
Introduction
Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh stan- • Pure Stereo Outputs
dards of excellence in the MX135 A/V Control Center as When Stereo Operation is selected for an analog source,
the heart of your Home Theater System. The MX135 pro- pure, unprocessed stereo signals appear at the left and right
vides superior eight channel reproduction with the latest in front outputs.
digital decoding combined with complete audio and video
switching. The McIntosh MX135 sets new standards for • Adjustable Channel Level and Time Delay
accuracy in a Home Theater System. A built-in test signal generator allows all eight channels to
be calibrated for precise volume levels with either auto-
Performance Features matic or manual channel switching and can be adjusted for
time delay to compensate for different distances from each
• Balanced Inputs and Outputs Loudspeaker to the listening area.
Two pairs of Balanced high level Inputs and an eight chan-
nel Balanced Output are provided. • Digitally Controlled Volume and Tone Controls
A Precision Tracking Volume Control adjusts all eight
• Moving Magnet Phono Input channels with tracking accuracy better than 0.5dB. Digi-
There is a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving Mag- tally controlled bass, treble and loudness analog circuits
net Cartridges. provide a wide range of tone shaping with no loss in tradi-
tional McIntosh sonic excellence.
• On-Screen and Multifunction Fluorescent Displays
A comprehensive On-Screen Display capability makes it • Video Switching with Digital Video Processing
easy to perform setup adjustments using the Remote Con- Any Composite and/or S-Video Input can be Up-Converted
trol. The front panel display indicates volume levels, tuner to a Component Video Signal with the built-in Digital
functions, input selection, operating mode and setup func- Video Processing Circuitry. There is also video switching
tions. for all three types of video signals.
• Automatic Mode Switching with Auto Memory • External Eight Channel Input
The MX135 Automatically Switches Operating Modes ac- An external eight channel signal processor can be con-
cording to the input signal. Zone A will memorize the Pre- nected to these inputs as well as a DVD-Audio Player or
ferred Mode settings last used for each input. Super Audio Disc Player with a built-in processor.
• Separate Listen and Record Input Selection • Dual Zone and Additional Expansion
The 11 Analog A/V Inputs can be retitled for any desired The MX135 has the built-in ability to control a separate
signal sources. Any unused input can be “turned off” so the remote audio/video zone with program selection indepen-
input selector will skip over it. All six digital inputs can be dent of Zone A, using a dedicated power amplifier and
assigned to any A/V signal source for Zone A. Separate speakers. A rear panel connector is provided to interface
Record and Listen Circuits allow recording of one program with the CR16 Remote Control System to add four addi-
source while listening to another. tional Remote A/V Zones.
• Latest in Digital Audio Processing • Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
The MX135 incorporates the latest technology in digital The Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished by the
multi-channel processing, including Dolby Digital EX, Pro combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffus-
Logic IIx, DTS-ES and NEO:6. ers and Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). This provides uni-
form Front Panel Illumination, together with the extra long
• LED Channel Status Indicators life of the LEDs.
The MX135 includes twenty-four LEDs on the front panel
to indicate what type of operating signals are being re- • Glass Front Panel
ceived, signal processing mode and the output format cho- The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel en-
sen. sures the pristine beauty of the MX135 will be retained for
many years.
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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.
17-3/4"
45.09cm
17"
43.18cm
13-1/4"
33.66cm
18-1/2"
46.99cm
17"
43.18cm
13/16"
2.06cm 14-1/16" 7/8"
35.72cm 2.22cm
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Installation
Installation
The MX135 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, side of the A/V Control Center, so that airflow is not ob-
standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a structed. Allow 21 inches (53.34cm) depth behind the front
piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. 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. The four feet together hole in the mounting shelf according to the dimensions in
with the mounting screws should be retained for possible the drawing.
future use if the MX135 is removed from the custom instal-
lation and used free
standing. The re- 17-1/16"
43.34cm
quired panel cutout,
ventilation cutout and
unit dimensions are
shown.
Always provide
adequate ventilation MX135 Front Panel 8-5/16"
for your MX135. Custom Cabinet Cutout 21.11cm
Cool operation en-
sures the longest pos-
sible operating life
for any electronic in-
strument. Do not in-
stall the MX135 di- Cutout Opening
Cabinet
rectly above a heat Front
for
generating compo- Custom Mounting
Panel
nent such as a high
powered amplifier. If
all the components
are installed in a
single cabinet, a quiet
MX135 Side View
running ventilation
in Custom Cabinet
fan can be a definite
asset in maintaining
all the system com- Cutout Opening for Ventilation
Support
ponents at the coolest 1" Chassis
Shelf
2.54cm Spacers
possible operating
temperature.
A custom cabinet
installation should 13"
33.02cm
provide the following
MX135 Bottom View
minimum spacing in Custom Cabinet 14-1/4" 15"
13"
dimensions for cool 36.20cm Cutout 38.10cm
33.02cm
Opening
operation. Allow at for
least 2 inches Ventilation
(5.08cm) above the
top, 2 inches
(5.08cm) below the
10-7/8"
bottom and 1 inch 27.64cm
(2.54cm) on each
Notes: Center the Cutout Horitzonally on unit.
For purposes of clarity, the above
illustration is not drawn to scale.
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Rear Panel Multizone, Control Connections and Switch
Connect the MX135 IR INPUTS VIDEO sends a DATA Ports send sig-
power cord to a live for Zone A or turn On/Off sig- nals to compatible
AC outlet. Refer to in- B external nal to McIntosh source components to
formation on the back sensors Video Source allow remote control
panel to determine the Components operation
correct voltage
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Rear Panel Audio and Digital Audio Connections
DIGITAL INPUTS CD1, ZONE A FIXED INPUTS for analog audio signals
SAT, and LV receive a OUTPUTS send a from a DVD, LV, VCR, TV, SAT,
digital audio signal from fixed line level, two CD, TAPE or AUX components
the Optical Output of a channel analog sig-
component nal as selected by the
INPUT A control
DIGITAL INPUTS CD2, ZONE B OUTPUTS OUTPUTS VCR 1 TUNER INput/OUTput allows
TV and DVD receive a send a two channel and 2 supply analog for connecting an external tuner
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
component by the INPUT B Tuner Audio Output Signals
Control when the TM1 is installed in the
MX135
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Rear Panel Video Connections
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How to Connect Multizone, Data and Power Control
Home Controller
McIntosh
Power
IR Sensor Control
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How to Connect Digital Audio Components
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How to Connect Audio Components for five or six channels
IN OUT
Analog IN Analog OUT
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Notes
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How to Connect Video Components
To AC
Outlet
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How to Connect for Zone B
To AC
Outlet
Right Left
Loudspeaker Loudspeaker
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Front Panel Controls and Sensor
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,
puts, Zone B Audio Outputs and Component and MONitor A Video
MONitor B Video Outputs Outputs
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Front Panel Push-buttons and Switch
Activates control of Zone B, Allows for the storing Switches On and Off
both Input Selection and into memory various Zones A or B, or resets all
Volume Adjustment MX135 Settings the MX135 microproces-
sors
Switches Off the Allows for the selection Activates the volume
entire multizone of various MX135 compression circuit,
system Functions supported by selected
Dolby Digital sound
tracks
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Front Panel Displays
Indicates which Trim Indicates Input Selection Status, Volume, Trim Indicates which Surround
Parameter has been Adjustments, Surround Modes, Setup Functions. Mode is in use
selected The Tuner Functions are displayed when the
Optional TM1 Module is installed
Indicates the Format of the Incoming Signal 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 Signal
Logic Surround) and RS (Right Surround)
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Setup
Figure 3a EXIT
Figure 3b
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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. Use the Up or Down directional push- Speaker Size:
buttons to select YES to save, or NO to not save, then Speaker Type Speaker Setting Refer to Page
press the SELECT/OK Push-button to exit the Setup Front ............................ Small .............................. 26
Mode and return to normal operation. Refer to figure 7. Center .......................... Small .............................. 26
Surround ..................... Small .............................. 26
Back Surr .................... Small2 ............................ 26
Subwoofer1 .................. Yes .................................. 26
Sub Xover .................... 80Hz .............................. 26
MC Bass Mode ........... Off .................................. 26
Speaker Level:
Speaker Location Initial Level Refer to Page
All Locations .................... 0 ................................. 29
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SETUP
Video Converter:
Number Conversion Refer to Page
0 - 11 ......................... OFF ............................. 34
Volume Setup:
Description Initial Setting Refer to Page
Zone A Volume Preset: ............ Last ................. 37
Zone A Volume Maximum: ..... 99 ................... 37
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The Low Frequency Effect (LFE) Sound Information is
usually assigned to the Subwoofer Channel. If the Subwoofer
Channel is switched Off and one or more of the Front
Channel Loudspeakers are set to Large in the Speaker Size
Setup Menu, the LFE Sound Information will be redirected
to the Large Loudspeaker(s).
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How to Adjust for Loudspeaker Size
A Home Theater System can include a variety of Loud-
speakers with various capabilities. The LARGE listing re-
fers to the Loudspeaker’s capability for reproducing bass
frequencies down to 35Hz within -3dB of the midrange fre- MENU: SPEAKER SIZE
quencies. If a Loudspeaker can not reproduce bass frequen- ÆFRONT: Small
cies down to 35Hz within -3dB of the midrange frequen- CENTER: Small
cies, it is considered SMALL. If you do not have a SURROUND: Small
BACK SURROUND: Small2
Subwoofer, you must have Front (Left and Right) Loud- SUBWOOFER: Yes
speakers that are LARGE in order to hear the low frequen- SUB Crossover: 80Hz
MC BASS MODE OFF
cies below the Subwoofer Crossover Setting of 80Hz. If
you are unsure as to the bass performance capabilities of MAIN MENU
your Loudspeakers, select the SMALL setting.
1. Press and hold the Front Panel SETUP Push-button for
approximately three seconds to enter the Setup Mode.
The word SETUP will appear on the MX135 Front
Panel Alphanumeric Display and the MAIN SYSTEM
SETUP Menu will appear on the Monitor/TV screen.
Refer to figure 6 on page 23.
2. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, Figure 8
select Speaker Size on the On-Screen Menu, followed 4. When all of the settings on the SPEAKER SIZE Menu
by the SELECT/OK Push-button on the Remote Con- agree with the Loudspeakers in your Home Theater
trol. Refer to figure 8. System, perform the SUB Crossover and/or the MC
Notes: The very first time the SPEAKER SIZE Menu is
BASS MODE adjustments or if no adjustments are
accessed, the factory default settings will be
indicated. In the Speaker Size Menu Setting Options, needed, then continue to the SPEAKER TIME DELAY
the number after the name of Small or Large refers to Settings. If you do not wish to perform SPEAKER
quantity of Loudspeakers. If the setting for the Back TIME DELAY adjustments at this time, select MAIN
Surround Loudspeaker is Small 1 (BSL - Back MENU from the menu. The MAIN SYSTEM SETUP
Surround Left), only the Zone A Back Output Left Menu will reappear on the Monitor/TV screen and pro-
Channel will have audio output. ceed to the next step.
3. Select the appropriate Loudspeaker location and type 5. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu.
by using the Up or Down directional push-buttons If you are satisfied with the changes that you have
to select first the menu item and then press the Left made, select 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; the
Subwoofer Loudspeaker will be set to the On position.
If the Surround Loudspeakers are set to Small, the
options in the Speaker Size Setup Menu for the Back
Surrround Loudspeaker are Small 1(BSL), Small 2 or
None. When the Small 1 (BSL) setting is selected, the
BACK Surround Right Channel ZONE A OUTPUT
will be switched Off. A chart has been provided on the
next page to record your system settings.
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SETUP, con’t
Loudspeaker Size
Loudspeaker Default Setting New Setting
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How to Adjust Loudspeaker Time Delay
The following Time Delay Adjustments will electronically
compensate for different Loudspeaker distances from the
Listening/Viewing Area. Refer to figure 9. Time delay is
measured in feet. The delays can be adjusted from 1 feet to MENU: SPEAKER TIME DELAY
20 feet in one foot increments for each Loudspeaker. ÆLEFT FRONT 10FT
Note: Before performing the TIME DELAY adjustments, you CENTER 10FT
RIGHT FRONT 10FT
must first have completed the SPEAKER SIZE RIGHT SURROUND 10FT
adjustments. RIGHT BACK SUR 10FT
1. Press and hold the Front Panel SETUP Push-button for LEFT BACK SUR 10FT
LEFT SURROUND 10FT
approximately three seconds to enter the Setup Mode. SUBWOOFER 10FT
The word SETUP will appear on the MX135 Front
Panel Display and the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu MAIN MENU
will appear on the Monitor/TV screen. Refer to figure
6 on page 23.
2. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons,
select SPEAKER TIME DELAY on the On-Screen
Menu, followed by the SELECT/OK Push-button on
the Remote Control. Refer to figure 10.
Note: The very first time the SPEAKER TIME DELAY Figure 10
MENU is accessed, the factory default settings will be
indicated. rent setting. When all of the settings on the SPEAKER
3. Measure the distance from the Listening/Viewing Area TIME DELAY Menu agree with the Loudspeaker mea-
to each of the Loudspeakers. A table has been provided sured distances in your Home Theater System, select
to record the measurements and settings. MAIN MENU. The MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu
Note: A distance measurement that contains fractions of a will reappear on the Monitor/TV screen.
foot, should be rounded up or down to the nearest 5. Continue next to the SPEAKER LEVEL Settings. If
whole number for this procedure. you do not wish to perform SPEAKER LEVEL Adjust-
4. Select the appropriate Loudspeaker location and type ments at this time, select MAIN MENU from the
by using the Up or Down directional push-buttons menu. The MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will reap-
to select first the menu item and then press the Left pear on the Monitor/TV screen and proceed to the next
or Right directional push-buttons to change the cur- step.
6. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu.
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
Location Default Setting New Setting
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MENU: SPEAKER LEVEL MENU: SPEAKER LEVEL
ÆAUTO MODE: SELECT TO STOP ÆMANUAL MODE: PRESS SELECT
LEFT FRONT 0 LEFT FRONT 0
CENTER 0 CENTER 0
RIGHT FRONT 0 RIGHT FRONT 0
RIGHT SURROUND 0 RIGHT SURROUND 0
RIGHT BACK SURR 0 RIGHT BACK SURR 0
LEFT BACK SURR 0 LEFT BACK SURR 0
LEFT SURROUND 0 LEFT SURROUND 0
SUBWOOFER 0 SUBWOOFER 0
MAIN MENU MAIN MENU
Figure 13 Figure 14
ers, repeat the level adjustment process until the test ing Loudspeakers. Repeat this as often as necessary un-
signal volume levels of all the Loudspeakers are the til you are satisfied that the volume levels of all the
same. The Loudspeaker level cycling mode can be re- Loudspeakers are the same.
peated as often as necessary. 14. Press the SELECT/OK Push-button to switch Off the
8. Press the SELECT/OK Push-button to switch Off the Manual Loudspeaker Level Switching Mode.
Automatic Loudspeaker Level Switching Mode. Refer 15. Continue next to the INPUT SETUP. If you do not
to figure 13. wish to perform INPUT SETUP Adjustments at this
9. Continue next to the INPUT SETUP. If you do not wish time, select MAIN MENU from the menu. The MAIN
to perform INPUT SETUP Adjustments at this time, SYSTEM SETUP Menu will reappear on the Monitor/
select MAIN MENU from the menu. The MAIN SYS- TV screen and proceed to the next step.
TEM SETUP Menu will reappear on the Monitor/TV 16. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu.
screen and proceed to the next step. If you are satisfied with the changes that you may have
10. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu. made, select YES to save those changes or NO not to
If you are satisfied with the changes that you may have save them. The MX135 will then return to normal op-
made, select YES to save those changes or NO not to eration. Refer to figure 7 on page 24.
save them. The MX135 will then return to normal op- Loudspeaker Levels
eration. Refer to figure 7 on page 24.
Location Default Setting New Setting
Manual Loudspeaker Level Switching Left Front 0dB
11. Using the Left or Right directional push-buttons,
select MANUAL MODE from the SPEAKER LEVEL Center 0dB
On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the SELECT/ Right Front 0dB
OK Push-button to activate the Manual Loudspeaker
LEVEL Switching Mode. Refer to figure 14. Right Surround 0dB
12. Adjust the volume of the Loudspeaker by pressing the Right Back Sur 0dB
Left or Right directional push-buttons on the Re-
mote Control. Left Back Sur 0dB
13. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, Left Surround 0dB
select the next Loudspeaker and perform the level ad-
justing procedure. Continue this for each of the remain- Subwoofer 0dB
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SETUP, con’t
that will allow for immediate hookup, operation and enjoy- ÆSOURCE INPUT 5 - IR-TP2
ment. TITLE TAPE2
DIGITAL INPUT NONE
If these starting assignments and associations do not match ZONE A ANALOG INPUT RCA
up with components in your system, they may be reas- SURR MODE LAST
signed from the default settings. The following example VIDEO POWER ON
COMPONENT VIDEO NONE
will illustrate how to rename the TAPE2 Input to DVD2
and assign it the LV Digital Input. When the Zone A or B VIDEO CONV INPUT OFF
Input Selector is rotated to select what was originally the MAIN MENU
31
10. Proceed to the Digital Input Setting. If you do not 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. The AUX Input also in-
Digital Input cludes the option of connecting a Turntable with a Moving
There are three Optical Digital Inputs and three Coaxial Magnet type Phono Cartridge to PH/AUX unbalanced
Digital Inputs available for assignment with any of the jacks. In the steps below, the BALanced 1 Inputs will be
eleven Analog Audio/Video Inputs. The following example assigned to the DVD Input and the PH/AUX Input will
describes how to reassign Digital Input C, which by default change over to a Phono Input.
has been assigned to Input Number 8 LV, over to the newly 14. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons,
created DVD2 Input instead. select SOURCE INPUT from the On-Screen Menu,
11. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional
select SOURCE INPUT from the On-Screen Menu, push-buttons to select the DVD Input Number 11.
followed by pressing the Left or Right directional 15. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons,
push-buttons to select the DVD2 Input Number 5. select ZONE A ANALOG INPUT on the On-Screen
12. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, Menu, followed by pressing the Right directional
select DIGITAL INPUT on the On-Screen Menu, fol- push-button to select BAL1. Refer to figure 18.
lowed by pressing the Left or Right directional Note: The BALanced (1 or 2) Input may be assigned to
push-buttons to select the OPT C LK Digital Input. multiple Audio Inputs.
Refer to figure 17. 16. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons,
Notes: A Digital Input may be assigned to multiple Audio select SOURCE INPUT from the On-Screen Menu,
Inputs. The “LK” after the Digital Input Name followed by pressing the Left or Right directional
indicates the MX135 will stay locked into the push-buttons to select the PH/AUX Input Number 1.
Digital Mode even with an interruption of the 17. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons,
Signal. When the Lock is Off, the MX135 will
select ZONE A ANALOG INPUT on the On-Screen
switch to the associate Analog Input Signal if there
is interruption of the Digital Signal.
Menu, followed by pressing the Right directional
13. Continue next to the ZONE A Analog Input Setting. If push-button to select the PHON. Refer to figure 19.
you do not wish to perform ZONE A Analog Input 18. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons,
Setting at this time, proceed to the SURR MODE set- select TITLE, followed by pressing the SELECT/OK
ting. Push-button. The On-Screen Menu Title can now be
changed from the default name.
Figure 17 Figure 18
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SETUP, con’t
Figure 19 Figure 20
19. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, 26. Continue next to the VIDEO POWER Control. If
select “P” as the first character of the new title. you do not wish to perform VIDEO POWER Con-
20. Press the Right directional push-button to select the trol Adjustments at this time, proceed to the Compo-
second character position of the title. nent Video Input.
21. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons
to select “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. Press the SELECT/OK Push-button once and then Analog Audio/Video Inputs. By default all eleven Analog
press the Down directional push-button. Audio/Video Inputs have the VIDEO POWER feature set
24. Continue next to the SURR MODE Input Setting. If to the ON Position. In the following example, the VIDEO
you do not wish to perform SURR MODE Input Set- POWER Settting for the new DVD2 Input will be switched
ting at this time, proceed to the Video Power. Off.
27. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons,
Surround Mode select SOURCE INPUT from the On-Screen Menu,
By default, the MX135 will remember the last Surround followed by pressing the Left or Right direc-
Mode Setting for each input. It is also possible to assign a tional push-buttons to select the DVD2 Input Num-
Default Surround Mode for each Input, so every time that ber 5.
Input is selected the Surround Mode will be the default set- 28. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons,
ting instead of the last selected Surround Mode for the in- select VIDEO POWER on the On-Screen Menu, fol-
put. Refer to figure 20. lowed by pressing the Left or Right directional
25. Using the Up or Down directional Push-buttons, push-buttons to select OFF. Refer to figure 21 on
select SURR MODE from the On-Screen Menu, fol- page 34.
lowed by pressing the Left or Right directional 29. If you do not wish to perform COMPONENT
Push-buttons to select the CINEMA 1 Surround VIDEO Input Adjustments at this time, proceed to
Mode for DVD2 Input instead of the default setting Video Converter Input.
of LAST.
33
MENU: INPUT SETUP MENU: INPUT SETUP
Figure 21 Figure 22
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 37.
the eleven Analog Audio/Digital Inputs. The following ex-
ample describes how to reassign COMPONENT 4 IN Video Converter
Video Input, which by default has been assigned to VCR2 The MX135 Video Converter feature allows the Up-Con-
Input, over to the newly created DVD2 Input and switching versions of Composite Video Signals to S-Video and
the VCR2 Component Video Input to Off. Component Video; S-Video Input Signals may be con-
Note: The MX135 allows for assigning a Component Video verted to Component Video. This will provide better pic-
Input to multiple Analog Audio/Digital Inputs. ture quality and will simplify video connections and op-
30. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, eration of the TV/Monitor. In the following example, the
select SOURCE INPUT from the On-Screen Menu, VCR1 Input has a S-Video Signal and it will be converted
followed by pressing the Left or Right direc- to Component Video.
tional push-buttons to select the DVD2 Input, Num- 35. Using the Up or Down directional push-but-
ber 5. tons, select SOURCE INPUT from the On-Screen
31. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right
select COMPONENT VIDEO on the On-Screen directional push-buttons to select the VCR1 Input,
Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right Number 9.
directional push-buttons to select 4. Refer to figure 36. Using the Up or Down directional push-but-
22. tons, select VIDEO CONV. INPUT on the On-
32. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, Screen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or
select SOURCE INPUT from the On-Screen Menu, Right directional push-buttons to select S-VID.
followed by pressing the Left or Right direc- Refer to figure 23.
tional push-buttons to select the VCR2 Input, Num- 37. Using the Up or Down directional push-but-
ber 10. tons, select MAIN MENU on the On-Screen Menu
33. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, and press the SELECT/OK Push-button.
select COMPONENT VIDEO on the On-Screen
Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right
directional push-buttons to select OFF.
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SETUP, con’t
Figure 23
35
Analog and Digital Audio Input Source Settings
Number Default Title New Title Default Digital Input New Digital Input
0 TUNER -
1 PH/AUX -
2 CD1 A-Optical
3 CD2 D-Coaxial
4 TAPE1 -
5 TAPE2 -
6 SAT B-Optical
7 TV E-Coaxial
8 LV C-Optical
9 VCR1 -
10 VCR2 -
11 DVD F-Coaxial
Number Title Default Setting New Setting Default Setting New Setting Default Setting New Setting
0 TUNER ON - OFF
1 PH/AUX ON - OFF
2 CD1 ON - OFF
3 CD2 ON - OFF
4 TAPE1 ON - OFF
5 TAPE2 ON - OFF
6 SAT ON 1 OFF
7 TV ON 2 OFF
8 LV ON - OFF
9 VCR1 ON 3 OFF
10 VCR2 ON 4 OFF
11 DVD ON 5 OFF
36
SETUP, con’t
37
How to change the Advanced Settings
1. Press and hold the Front Panel SETUP Push-button ap-
proximately three seconds to enter the Setup Mode.
The word SETUP will appear on the MX135 Front
Panel Display and the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu MENU: ADVANCED
will appear on the Monitor/TV screen. Refer to figure ÆDIGITAL SETTINGS
6 on page 23. INPUT SELECT POWER ON: ON
2. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons on VERSION CHECK
RESTORE DEFAULTS
the Remote Control, select ADVANCED on the On-
Screen Menu, followed by the SELECT/OK Push-but-
ton. Refer to figure 26. MAIN MENU
RC Input Toggle
The MX135 incorporates Automatic Digital/Analog Audio
Input Switching. When a source with an assigned digital
input is selected, the MX135 will automatically search first
for a Digital Audio Signal; if no Digital Signal is sensed, it
switches to the Analog Signal. This RC Input Toggle fea-
ture can be manually overridden at any time by simply re-
selecting that same source by pressing the appropriate Re- Figure 26
mote Control Push-button. To activate the RC Input Toggle
perform the following steps: select INPUT SELECT POWER ON from the On-
3. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, Screen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or
select DIGITAL SETTINGS from the On-Screen Right directional push-buttons to select OFF.
Menu, followed by the SELECT/OK Push-button. 9. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons,
4. Use the Left or Right directional push-buttons to select the MAIN MENU. The MAIN SYSTEM
Select ON. Refer to figure 27. SETUP Menu will reappear on the Monitor/TV screen
5. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, and proceed to the next step.
select ADVANCED MENU from the On-Screen Menu, 10. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu.
followed by pressing the SELECT/OK Push-button. If you are satisfied with the changes that you may have
6. Continue to the INPUT SELECT POWER ON Setting. made, select 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.
MENU. The MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will reap-
pear on the Monitor/TV screen and proceed to the next
step.
7. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu. MENU: DIGITAL SETTINGS
If you are satisfied with the changes that you may have ÆRC INPUT TOGGLE: ON
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.
Version Check
McIntosh makes different versions of the MX135 to meet
the requirements in each country where it is sold. The
MX135 can display that version information by the follow- MENU: ADVANCED
ing steps. DIGITAL SETTINGS
11. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, ÆINPUT SELECT POWER ON: OFF
select VERSION CHECK from the On-Screen Menu, VERSION CHECK
RESTORE DEFAULTS
followed by pressing the SELECT/OK Push-button.
MX-135 V _ . _ . _ _
DAE - _ _ _ _ V _ . _ _ MAIN MENU
NTSC VIDEO
USA TUNER
RS232 OFF
Note: The MX135 RS232 Port Connection is controllable
when connected to an external computer with the
appropriate software.
12. Press the SELECT/OK Push-button to return to the
ADVANCED Menu.
13. Select the MAIN MENU. The MAIN SYSTEM Figure 28
SETUP Menu will reappear on the Monitor/TV screen
and proceed to the next step. 19. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP
14. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu. Menu. If you are satisfied with the changes that you
If you are satisfied with the changes that you may may have made, select 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. Refer to figure 7 on page 24.
mal operation. Refer to figure 7 on page 24. 20. Switch the Main POWER Switch to the OFF Posi-
tion.
Restore Defaults
21. Wait two minutes, then place the Main POWER
The MX135 permits returning all of the previously entered
Switch to the ON Position, then press the STANDBY
On-Screen Operating Settings back to the Factory Default
Push-button.
Values by the following steps.
Note: It is advisable to write down all current settings before
proceeding, in the event you desire to re-enter them
later. MENU: RESTORE DEFAULTS
15. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons,
select RESTORE DEFAULTS from the On-Screen RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS?
Volume Control
Adjust the VOLUME Control to select the desired level in
Zone A (Listen). The Volume Control adjusts all eight
Figure 31b channels simultaneously, and level is indicated from 0 to
Figure 32
40
How to Operate the MX135
Figure 33
41
Front Panel Status I. The DTS Display will illuminate when the input con-
The three sets of front panel LEDs indicate the status of tains DTS Encoded Signals.
Input Format, Operating/Decoding Modes and the Output J. The DTS ES Display will illuminate when the input
Format. Refer to figure 33 on page 41. contains DTS ES Encoded Signals.
Note: If a Digital Input is selected and the Digital Source K. The NEO:6 Display will illuminate when the Sur-
Component is not producing an output signal, none of round Mode Selector is turned to CINEMA2 or MU-
the Front Panel Status LEDs will illuminate. SIC 2 positions.
L. The 2 CHANNEL Display will illuminate when the
Input Format
Surround Mode Selector is turned to STEREO (2
A. If the input signal source is Eight Channel Discrete,
CHANNEL) positions.
the front panel INPUT
FORMAT LEDs L, C, R, Output Format:
LS, LFE, RS and S will M. The OUTPUT FORMAT LEDs indicate the SUR-
illuminate. ROUND MODE selected and the active audio chan-
Refer to figure 34. nels. Refer to figure 36.
B. If a Digital Input Signal Note: The following example of the illuminated LED is
Source is 2 Channel Sur- based upon a 7.1
round Encoded, the front channel system. If
panel INPUT FORMAT your system is
Figure 34
LEDs L, R and S will il- configured as
luminate. something other than
Note: This will only occur when the SURROUND 7.1 (e.g. no Center
MODE is in CINEMA1 or CINEMA2. Loudspeaker or a
C. If the Analog Input Signal Source is Stereo, the IN- single BackSurround
Loudspeaker) then the
PUT FORMAT LEDs L and R will illuminate.
number of LEDs Figure 36
D. If an Analog Input Signal Source is Mono, both illuminated will be
channels will be receiving the mono signal and the different.
INPUT FORMAT LEDs L and R will illuminate. N. STEREO mode will cause the L, R and SUB LEDs
to illuminate.
Operating Mode Displays
O. MUSIC 1, 2, 3, and 4 modes will cause the L, C, R,
E. The DOLBY DIGITAL Display will illuminate when
LS, SUB, RS, LBS and RBS to illuminate.
the input contains Dolby Digital Encoded Signals.
P. CINEMA1 mode will cause the L, C, R, LS, SUB,
Refer to figure 35.
RS, LBS and RBS to illuminate.
F. The EX (Dolby
Q. CINEMA2 mode will cause the L, C, R, LS, SUB,
Digital) Display
RS, LBS and RBS to illuminate.
will illuminate
R. EXTERNAL mode will cause the L, C, R, LS, SUB,
when the input
RS, LBS and RBS to illuminate.
contains Dolby
Digital EX En-
coded Signals.
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.
42
How to Operate the Trim Mode
43
mum additional Loudness boost will be 18dB less 10dB or
8dB. Refer to figure 43.
Figure 41
2. Rotate the TRIM LEVEL Control clockwise until the
number 10 appears to the right of BASS TRIM on the Figure 43
Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. This is an example
1. Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control clockwise to the
EFFECT position. The word TRIMLOUD will appear
on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display.
2. Rotate the TRIM LEVEL Control clockwise until the
Figure 42 desired percent of Loudness is indicated to the right of
of increasing the Bass response by 10dB. TRIMLOUD on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Dis-
3. Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control clockwise until play.
TREB TRIM appears on the Front Panel Alphanumeric
Display. Refer to figure 42. Center Width
4. Rotate the TRIM LEVEL Control clockwise until the This mode takes some of the Center Channel Signal and
number 11 appears to the right of TREB on the Front adds it to the Left and Right Front Loudspeakers, thus in-
Panel Alphanumeric Display. This is an example of in- creasing the width of the front sound field. The effect can
creasing the Treble response by 11dB. be varied with eight different settings ranging from mini-
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
If the STEREO MODE, CINEMA 1 or 2, or EXTER-
NAL Surround Modes are selected the Trim Select Effect
Mode provides variable Loudness Compensation.
When the MUSIC 1 Surround Mode is selected and a
Figure 45
two channel audio signal is processed in the Dolby Pro
Logic IIx Mode, the Trim Select Effect Mode provides
variable Center Channel Width Adjustment. Likewise, with 3. Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control clockwise to the
the MUSIC 2 Surround Mode selected and a two channel EFFECT position. The words CTR WIDTH will ap-
audio signal is processed in the DTS NEO:6 Mode, the pear on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display.
Trim Select Effect Mode also provides variable Center 4. Rotate the TRIM LEVEL Control clockwise until the
Channel Width Adjustment. desired sound stage is achieved.
If MUSIC 3 or 4 Surround Modes are selected the Trim
Select Effect Mode adds provides variable Reverberation Reverberation
of the sound going to the Surround Loudspeakers. When the MUSIC 3 or 4 Surround Modes are selected, the
EFFECT Mode allows the addition of Reverberation to the
Loudness Front Sound Stage via the Surround Loudspeakers. The
The Loudness Control Function automatically increases amount of Reverberation is adjustable from 10% to 100%.
bass response as the volume level is lowered for improved 5. Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control clockwise to the
listening at softer volume levels. The amount of Loudness EFFECT position. The word REVERB will appear on
Boost is adjustable in 10% increments from 10% to 100%. the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. Refer to figure
The maximum Loudness boost is 18dB, less any bass boost 46.
that may have been previously set by the Bass Trim func- 6. Rotate the TRIM LEVEL Control until the desired
tion. For example if the Bass is boosted 10dB, the maxi- sound stage is achieved.
44
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.
1. Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control clockwise until
DISPLAY appears on the Front Panel Alphanumeric
Display. A number to the right of the display indicates
the current brightness level. Refer to figure 47.
Figure 47
2. Rotate the TRIM LEVEL Control until the desired dis-
play brightness is achieved.
45
How to Operate the Surround Mode
The MX135 provides nine different Surround Modes. The Music 2
Front Panel Alphanumeric Display and the Output Format The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate MU-
LEDs will indicate the Surround Mode selected. The Sur- SIC 2. Refer to figure 52. This Mode utilizes DTS NEO:6
round Mode Selected is stored into permanent memory and Processing to add center, surround and back channels to a
automatically recalled any time that particular input is se- stereo recording. The effect may be varied depending upon
lected again. If the Surround Mode is changed when the the Trim Effect Setting for “Center Width”, refer to page 44
input is again selected, the new mode will be active and to alter the settings.
stored. Refer to figure 48.
Note: The
Remote
Control
may also Figure 52
be used Music 3
to make Figure 48 The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate MU-
changes
to the Surround Modes.
SIC 3. Refer to figure 53. This processing Mode creates an
effect of a party in a small room. A Center Channel is cre-
Stereo Mode ated from the Left and Right Front Channels. The Left and
A Stereo signal source connected to an Analog Audio Input Right Front Channels are delayed and sent to the Surround
is reproduced without any processing. The Front Panel Al- Loudspeakers. The Reverberation Effect (short time delay)
phanumeric Display will indicate PURE STEREO. When a may be varied depending upon the Trim Effect Setting, re-
Digital Audio Input is selected in Stereo Mode, the Front fer to page 44 to alter the settings.
Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate DSP STEREO.
All multichannel signal sources are combined and reduced
to 2 channels in the stereo mode. Refer to figures 49 and
50. Figure 53
Music 4
The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate MU-
SIC 4. Refer to figure 54. This processing Mode creates an
Figure 49 effect of a Night Club. A Center Channel is created from
the Left and Right Front Channels. The Left and Right
Front Channels are sent to the Surround Loudspeakers. The
Reverberation Effect (long time delay) may be varied de-
pending upon the Trim Effect Setting, refer to page 44 to
Figure 50 alter the settings.
Music 1
The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate MU-
SIC 1. Refer to figure 51. This Mode utilizes Dolby Pro Figure 54
Logic II Processing to create a wide and deep sound space.
The effect may be varied depending upon the Trim Effect Cinema 1
Setting for “Center Width”, refer to page 44 to alter the set- The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate CIN-
tings. EMA 1 and the appropriate Front Panel Operating Mode
Display LEDs will illuminate. Refer to figure 55. This pro-
vides Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing of Analog Signals
and 2-Channel Digital Signals. It also decodes Dolby Digi-
tal or Dolby Digital EX.
Figure 51
46
How to Operate the Surround Mode, con’t
Figure 55
Cinema 2
The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate CIN-
EMA 2 and the appropriate Front Panel Operating Mode
Display LEDs will illuminate. Refer to figure 56. This pro-
vides DTS NEO:6 processing Analog Signals and 2-Chan-
nel Digital Signals. It also decodes DTS-ES Signals.
Figure 56
External
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.
Note: Approximately 3 seconds after selecting EXTERNAL
SURROUND MODE, the Front Panel Alphanumeric
Display will change, indicating EXTERNAL, to the
normal display of INPUT A, INPUT B and percentage
of VOLUME.
Figure 57
47
How To Make A Recording
Figure 58
48
How to Operate Zone B
Figure 60
49
Audio and General Specifications
Audio Specifications
Frequency Response Voltage Gain
Left, Center, Right, Phono to Tape/VCR Out: 40dB
Left Surround, Phono to Output (Main): 54dB
Right Surround, High Level to Tape/VCR Out: 0dB
Left Back, Right Back: High Level to Output (Main): 14dB
±0.5dB from 20Hz-20,000Hz
Tone Controls
Bass Control: ±12dB at 30Hz
Subwoofer1:
Treble Control: ±12dB at 10,000Hz
±0.5dB from 20Hz-140Hz
1
If any of the Channels have the Loudspeaker Setting of Small, the
subwoofer has an electronic low pass filter with a 24dB per Octave
rolloff in all modes except external.
50
Notes
51
TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module
Performance Features
• Special FM RF Amplifier
Double-Diffused Metal Oxide Field Effect Transistor
(DMOS-FET) RF amplifier increases sensitivity and Cross
Modulation rejection.
52
MX135 Rear Panel and RAA1 Top Panel Antenna Connections
Connects with
supplied cable to
the MX135
AM ANT (An-
tenna) connector
allows a McIntosh
Remote Antenna to
be connected
53
How to Connect Antenna Components
FM Antenna
54
How to Operate the Tuner
Figure 62
55
How to Assign Preset Stations
Figure 66
Figure 67
56
How to Optimize AM Reception
57
TM1 FM and AM Specifications
Intermodulation Distortion
Mono 0.25%
Stereo 0.45%
Capture Ratio
1.2dB
Spurious Response
100dB
Image Response
75dB
RF Intermodulation
65dB
Stereo Separation
45dB at 100Hz
45dB at 1,000Hz
35dB at 10,000Hz
SCA Rejection
65dB
58
Packing Instructions
Packing Instructions
In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for Quantity Part Number Description
shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown 1 034256 Shipping carton only
below. It is very important that the four plastic feet are at- 2 034270 Foam end cap
tached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the
proper equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do 1 034198 Inside carton top only
this will result in shipping damage. 1 034199 Inside carton bottom only
Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only 1 033725 Top pad
if they are all in good serviceable condition. If a shipping 1 034194 Bottom pad
carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call 1 034037 Inner carton pad
or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Labo-
ratory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. 4 017218 Plastic foot
4 100159 #10-32 x 3/4” screw
4 104083 #10-7/16” Flat washer
59
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, NY 13903