McIntosh MX160, Owner'S Manual

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MX160 Zone A Output Connections
MX160 Zone A Output Connections
The MX160 has the ability to automatically switch
power On/Off to a Power Amplifier via the Power
Control (Trigger) Connections.
The connection instructions below, together with
the MX160 Zone A Output Connection Diagram
located on the separate folded sheet “ Mc2B ” (an
example of a typical 5.1 thru 7.1 Channels using three
Power Amplifiers) and separate folded sheet “
Mc3A
”
(an example of a typical 5.1 thru 7.1.4 Channels us-
ing two additional Power Amplifiers) Home Theater
System. Your system may vary from this, however the
actual components would be connected in a similar
manner. For additional information refer to “Connec-
tor and Cable Information” on page 5.
Note: The following component connections made to
the MX160 are using the default settings. To make
changes to the default settings proceed to Setup
Mode starting on page 17.
5.1 THRU 7.1 CHANNEL CONNECTIONS:
Power Control Connections:
1. Connect a Control Cable from the Media Server
Power Control OUT Jack to the Power Control In
Jack on Zone A Power Amplifier One.
Note: Refer to separate folded sheet “Mc2A” and
page 11 step 7 for additional information.
2. Connect a Control Cable from Zone A Power Am-
plifier One Power Control Out to Zone A Power
Amplifier Two Power Control In Jack.
3. Connect a Control Cable from Zone A Power Am-
plifier Two Power Control Out 1 to Zone A Power
Amplifier Three Power Control In Jack.
4. Connect a Control Cable from Zone A Power Am-
plifier Three Power Control Out 1 to the Powered
Subwoofer Power Control In Jack.
5. Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a
similar manner, as outlined in steps 1 thru 4.
6. Connect a Control Cable from the Zone A Power
Amplifier Three, Power Control Out 2 Jack to
Zone A Power Amplifier Four Power Control In
Jack (used in a 5.1.4 or 7.1.4 Channel System).
Analog Audio Connections:
7. Connect Balanced Audio Cables from the MX160
LF (Left Front Channel), C (Center Channel) and
RF (Right Front Channel) to Zone A Power Am-
plifier One Inputs 1, 2 and 3 respectively.
8. Connect Balanced Audio Cables from the MX160
LS (Left Surround Channel) and RS (Right Sur-
round Channel) to Zone A Power Amplifier Two
Inputs Left and Right respectively.
9. Optional, connect Balanced Audio Cables from
the MX160 LRS (Left Rear Surround Channel)
and RRS (Right Rear Surround Channel) to Zone
A Power Amplifier Three Inputs Left and Right
respectively.
10. Connect a Balanced Audio Cable from the MX160
LFE (Low Frequency Effects, also referred to as
a “Subwoofer Out”) to the Powered Subwoofer
MONO Input.
HDMI Connections:
11. Connect a HDMI Cable from the MX160 HDMI
OUTPUT 1 Connector to the Zone A TV/Monitor
HDMI Input connector.
Notes: 1. When the system is either a 5.1 or 7.1 Chan-
nel Home Theater System proceed to step
16. If the Home Theater System consists of
5.1.4 or 7.1.4 Channels proceed to step 12.
2. When Zone B (Audio/Video in another
room) on the MX160 will be utilized, pro-
ceed to page 12 for information on making
the needed additional connections after all
the Zone A Power Amplifier connections
are completed.
5.1.4 THRU 7.1.4 CHANNEL CONNECTIONS:
Power Control Connections:
12. Connect a Control Cable from Zone A Power Am-
plifier Three Power Control Out 2 Jack (or Zone
A Power Amplifier Two Power Control Out 2) to
the Power Control In on Zone A Power Amplifier
Four.
13. Connect a Control Cable from Zone A Power
Amplifier Four Power Control Out Jack to Zone A
Power Amplifier Five to Power Control In Jack.
Analog Audio Connections:
14. Connect Balanced Audio Cables from the MX160
LTF (Left Top Front Channel) and RTF (Right Top
Front Channel) to Zone A Power Amplifier Four
Inputs Left and Right respectively.
15. Optional, connect Balanced Audio Cables from the
MX160 LTR (Left Top Rear Channel) and RTR
(Right Top Rear Channel) to Zone A Power Am-
plifier Five Inputs Left and Right respectively.
Proceed to Zone B Output Connections on the next
page when MX160 Zone B will be utilized. If Zone
B will not be used at this time perform step 16
below:
AC Power Cords Connections:
16. Connect the MX160 and any remaining compo-
nents’ AC Power Cords to a live AC outlet.