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Thank You.......................................................................... 2
Please Take a Moment ....................................................... 2
Technical Assistance .......................................................... 2
Customer Service............................................................... 2
Table of Contents ............................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ............................................................. 3
Introduction ....................................................................... 4
Performance Features ........................................................ 4
Dimensions ........................................................................ 5
Installation ......................................................................... 6
Rear Panel Switches and Connections .............................. 7
How to Connect with a MX132......................................... 8
How to Connect with a C39/MX130
and MSD4 or MAC3 ....................................................... 10
How to Connect with a MSD4 or MAC-3....................... 12
Front Panel Controls, Displays, Push-Buttons,
and Switch ....................................................................... 14
Speaker Settings .............................................................. 15
Surround Calibrations ...................................................... 16
How to Operate................................................................ 19
Specifications .................................................................. 22
Packing Instruction .......................................................... 23
Table of Contents
1. The following Connecting Cable is available from the
McIntosh Parts Department:
Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202
Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini
phone plugs on each end.
2. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s
manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MSE1
Surround Expander.
Customer Service
Technical Assistance
Please Take A Moment
Thank You
Copyright 2000 ã by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh dealer
name are important to you for possible insurance claim or
future service. The spaces below have been provided for
you to record that information:
Your decision to own this McIntosh MSE1 Surround Ex-
pander ranks you at the very top among discriminating mu-
sic listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh
dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive
many years of musical enjoyment from this unit.
Please take a short time to read the information in this
manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all
the features and functions of your new McIntosh.
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Dealer Name:
If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of
repair, you can return it to your dealer. You can also return
it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Repair Department.
For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact
the McIntosh Repair Department at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: 607-723-3515
Fax: 607-723-1917
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh
product, contact your McIntosh dealer who is familiar with
your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may
be part of your system. If you or your dealer wish addi-
tional help concerning a suspected problem, you can re-
ceive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: 607-723-3512
Fax: 607-723-3636
General Notes