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Speaker and room SETUP MENU, con't

MENU ITEM

SUB MENU

SELECTION

OPTION(S)

DESCRIPTION

Edit Speaker configuration

Refer to the MX160 Separate Sheet Menu 3, “Speaker and Room Menu - Part #1”
L

LS

●Large Left Surround

Speaker size, gain, natural roll-off, custom,
Dolby enabled speaker

Main Left Surround Loudspeaker

L

RS

●Large Right Surround

Speaker size, gain, natural roll-off, custom,
Dolby enabled speaker

Main Right Surround Loudspeaker

Sub LR

●None

Sub size (high pass filter) 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz,
160Hz, 200Hz, 400Hz, 800Hz, Custom (Sub
size, LFE low pass filter, Gain)

Subwoofer Left Rear Position

LFE filter settings - 40Hz, 50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz, 160Hz,

200Hz, 250Hz, 310Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz, 630Hz, 800Hz

L

LRS

●Large Left Rear

Surround

Speaker size, gain, natural roll-off, custom,
Dolby enabled speaker

Main Left Rear Surround Loudspeaker

CB

●None

Speaker size, gain, natural roll-off, custom

Center Rear Surround, when the Loudspeaker Setup is 6.1 Channels

L

RRS

●Large Right Rear

Surround

Speaker size, gain, natural roll-off, custom,
Dolby enabled speaker

Main Right Rear Surround Loudspeaker

Sub RR

●None

Sub size (high pass filter) 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz,
160Hz, 200Hz, 400Hz, 800Hz, Custom (Sub
size, LFE low pass filter, Gain)

Subwoofer Rear Right Position

LFE filter settings - 40Hz, 50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz, 160Hz,

200Hz, 250Hz, 310Hz, 400Hz, 500Hz, 630Hz, 800Hz

Ceiling speakers
LTF

●None

Speaker size, gain, natural roll-off, custom (Sub
size, High Pass filter, Gain)

Left Top Front Loudspeaker

RTF

●None

Speaker size, gain, natural roll-off, custom (Sub
size, High Pass filter, Gain)

Right Top Front Loudspeaker

HLS

●None

Speaker size, gain, natural roll-off, custom (Sub
size, High Pass filter, Gain)

Height Left Surround Loudspeaker

LTM

●None

Speaker size, gain, natural roll-off, custom (Sub
size, High Pass filter, Gain)

Left Top Middle Loudspeaker

TOP

●None

Speaker size, gain, natural roll-off, custom (Sub
size, High Pass filter, Gain)

Top Ceiling Center Loudspeaker

RTM

●None

Speaker size, gain, natural roll-off, custom (Sub
size, High Pass filter, Gain)

Right Top Middle Loudspeaker

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Summary of Contents for MX160

Page 1: ...McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 www mcintoshlabs com MX160 A V Processor Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...for you to record that information Serial Number ________________________________ Purchase Date ________________________________ Dealer Name _________________________________ Table of Contents Safety Instructions 2 Separate Sheet Important Additional Operation Information Guide Thank You and Please Take a Moment 2 Technical Assistance and Customer Service 2 Table of Contents 2 Trademark and Licens...

Page 3: ...314343 fax 32 0 14321224 www auro technologies com Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos Dolby Surround and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories For DTS patents see http patents dts com Manufactured under license from DTS Inc DTS the Symbol DTS in combination with the Symbol DTS X and the DTS X logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS I...

Page 4: ...oses instead of an Audio Signal to a second room For more information contact your McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh Tech nical Support 10 The Zone A and Zone B IR Inputs with 1 8 inch mini phone jacks are configured for non McIn tosh IR sensors such as a Xantech Model DL85K Kit Use a Connection Block such as a Xantech Model ZC21 when two or more IR sensors need to be connected to the MX160 11 Setup Mod...

Page 5: ... White 7 Brown White 8 Brown 8 Brown XLR Connectors Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Output Connectors on the MX160 Refer to the dia grams for connections PIN 1 Shield Ground PIN 2 Signal PIN 3 Signal Power Control Trigger Connectors The MX160 Power Control Trigger Output Jacks send Power On Off Signals when connected to other Components An additional connection on the Main Powe...

Page 6: ... 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 MX160 includes multiple LEDs on the Front Panel to indicate what type of operating signals are being received signal processing mode and the output format chosen RoomPerfectTM Automatic Measure...

Page 7: ...ur MX160 Dimensions Front View of the MX160 Rear View of the MX160 HDMI 1 Neutral 12 Side View of the MX160 17 1 2 44 5cm 6 3 8 16 2cm 7 5 8 19 4cm 13 1 4 33 7cm 17 1 8 43 5cm 7 1 8 18 1cm 16 1 2 41 9cm 3 16 0 5cm 13 16 2 1cm 6 9 16 16 7cm 10 9 16 26 8cm 14 1 2 36 8cm 2 5 1cm 1 15 16 4 9cm ...

Page 8: ... if the MX160 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing The required panel cutout ventila tion cutout and unit dimensions are shown Always provide adequate ventilation for your MX160 Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument Do not install the MX160 directly above a heat generating component such as a high powered amplifier If all...

Page 9: ...ions The identification of Rear Panel Connections for the MX160 A V Processor is located on a separate folded sheet contained in the Owner s Manual Packet Refer to separate sheet Mc1A for the Rear Panel Connections MX160 A V Processor Rear Panel ...

Page 10: ...e from the MX160 DATA OUT 1 Jack to the Media Server Data In Jack 9 Connect a Control Cable from the MX160 DATA OUT 2 Jack to the Audio Video Disc Player Data In Jack 10 Connect a Control Cable from the MX160 DATA OUT 3 Jack to the AM FM Tuner Data In Jack 11 Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a similar manner as outlined in steps 8 thru 10 IR In Connections 12 Optionally connect the Co...

Page 11: ...nd 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 Amplif...

Page 12: ... made to the MX160 are using the default settings To make changes to the default settings proceed to Setup Mode start ing on page 17 Power Control Connections 1 Connect a Control Cable from the MX160 POWER CTRL Power Control B OUT Jack to the Power Control In on Zone B Power Amplifier One 2 Connect any additional Components in a similar manner as outlined in step 1 Analog Audio Connections 3 Conne...

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Page 14: ... Down the AM FM Dial use u and t for the next or previous HD Radio Program McIntosh HD Tuner Activates the TRIM Mode GUIDE is used with McIntosh Models displaying instructions on a video screen Press to change broadcast bands on a connected Tuner Select certain functions on a variety of McIntosh Models Select the DEVICE to issue a remote control command to Direct access to stored Tuner PRESETS whe...

Page 15: ...nal information on using the HR085 Remote Control with the McIntosh Model please refer to the How to Operate starting on page 30 3 For additional information on assigning the Data Ports refer to How to Setup starting on page 17 Trim Press the TRIM Push button until the desired Trim function Balance Trim Level etc appears on the MX160 Front Panel Display then press the LEVEL Up or Down Push button ...

Page 16: ... Panel Display Controls and Push buttons The identification of the MX160 A V Processor Front Panel Display Controls and Push buttons is located on a separate folded sheet contained in the Owner s Manual Packet Refer to separate sheet Mc1B HDMI 1 Neutral 12 ...

Page 17: ...T Push button may also be used The following example will illustrate how to navigate through the built in MX160 SETUP Mode and the multiple On Screen Setup Menus Occasionally it may become necessary to return the MX60 to default The McIntosh MX160 has been factory configured for default operating settings allowing immediate enjoy ment of superb audio and video without the need for further adjustme...

Page 18: ...Control Refer to figure 10 Figure 9 Figure 8 5 Press the Right u Directional Push button to Highlight the Start factory reset Refer to figure 11 6 To implement the return to Factory Default Set tings for the MX160 press the SELECT Push button If you do not want to reset the MX160 at this time press the SETUP Push Button to exit the MX160 SETUP Mode For the vast majority of MX160 Owners the Default...

Page 19: ...directional Up or Down to enter value Data out None Choose one of 4 Data Ports Press SELECT then use directional Up or Down to enter value Default voicing Neutral Choose one of 9 choices Press SELECT then use directional Up or Down to enter value Trigger out None Before a choice can be made the System configuration Trigger out setup needs to be setup first refer to page 27 and MX160 Separate Sheet...

Page 20: ... Custom Manual setting of Low Frequency Cutoff Gain and Use natural roll off HL None Speaker size gain natural roll off custom Height Left Position above ear level HC None Speaker size gain natural roll off custom Height Center Position above ear level HR None Speaker size gain natural roll off custom Height Right Position above ear level Sub L None Sub size high pass filter 80Hz 100Hz 125Hz 160Hz...

Page 21: ... Loudspeaker Setup is 6 1 Channels L RRS Large Right Rear Surround Speaker size gain natural roll off custom Dolby enabled speaker Main Right Rear Surround Loudspeaker Sub RR None Sub size high pass filter 80Hz 100Hz 125Hz 160Hz 200Hz 400Hz 800Hz Custom Sub size LFE low pass filter Gain Subwoofer Rear Right Position LFE filter settings 40Hz 50Hz 63Hz 80Hz 100Hz 125Hz 160Hz 200Hz 250Hz 310Hz 400Hz ...

Page 22: ...e test tone can be heard Adjust Sub To verify the Subwoofer LFE Loudspeaker is set to a correct volume level SELECT Start and a test tone will be sent to the Front Left Loudspeaker to act as a reference for adjusting the Subwoofer LFE Loudspeaker volume level Follow the On Screen instruction Room Perfect Initial Setup Measure and enter the distances inches or centimeters between each of the Home T...

Page 23: ...cted to the TV Monitor Note For additional MX160 HDMI Output Control Capability contact your McIntosh Dealer for assistance Set the Main Video Output Preferred resolution Video source Audio out HDMI 1 Output None default Independent Passthrough default Preferred Resolution determinded by MX160 selected Input Source Video Source Main determinded by selected Input Source Audio Out Passthrough determ...

Page 24: ...ccept 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i 60Hz One Never Always All 1080p 24 25 30Hz One Never Always All 2160p 24 25 30Hz One Never Always All 2160p 4 2 0 50Hz One Never Always All 2160p 4 2 0 60Hz One Never Always All Basic 3D One Never Always All HDR All Never Always All HDCP compatibility HDCP 2 2 default HDCP 1 4 No DDC Sink Determines the degree of HDCP High band width Digital Content Protection for ...

Page 25: ...ending on the volume level of the incoming signal Preset small medium1 medium2 speech Dolby TrueHD dynamic range control Auto Off On Atmos dynamic range control Off On Center spread Off On The Dolby Surround upmixer may spread the center channel content among the Left Right and Center speakers creating a wider frontal audio im age for the listener Voicing The MX160 offers the ability to create cus...

Page 26: ...e settings Use last volume Use fixed volume Choose maximum volume from 12 to 99 HDMI CEC setting Off On Allows remote operation and Audio Out from TV via the HDMI Cable conection Display timeout 0 Enter the desired number of seconds Use the Remote Control Numeric Push buttons Show bypass On Off Room Perfect Room Correction Password protection No Yes When Password protection is set to Yes the MX160...

Page 27: ...MENU SELECTION OPTION S DESCRIPTION Manage software Software information A list of current Firmware Modules installed into the MX160 with their version numbers Network information Current Network Setting for the MX160 Backup and restore Backup device used for storing the data Sd card USB Device inserted into USB Socket 1 or 2 It is best to maintain a separate Sd Card or USB Drive for the sole purp...

Page 28: ...refer to the MX160 Separate Sheets Menu 3 and 4 Speaker and Room Menu Part 1 and 2 along with the various On Screen Menus illustrated 5 The next time RoomPerfect is run some of the On Screen Menus will have changed to reflect the already stored settings Before starting the Room Perfect Measurement and Adjustment Process it is very important to have performed the Speaker and Room Speaker Setup Edit...

Page 29: ...29 e XX Notes ...

Page 30: ...dditional information on assigning In puts re naming Inputs changing the order in which they are displayed activating the HDMI ARC Audio Return Control and removing unused Inputs from the Input selection op eration refer to the SETUP section of this Owner s Manual starting on page 17 Volume Control Adjust the VOLUME Control to select the desired listening level The Volume Control adjusts all chan ...

Page 31: ...nt Panel Status The three sets of front panel LEDs indicate the status of Input Format Operating Decoding Modes and the Output Format Notes 1 If a Digital Input is select ed and the Digital Source Component is not produc ing an output signal none of the Front Panel Status LEDs will illuminate 2 The new Digital Sound Formats including Dolby Atmos DTS X and Auro 3D do not rely on discrete fixed chan...

Page 32: ... reduction in midrange frequencies Tilt Increase of low frequencies and a reduction in high frequencies Action A slight boost in low frequencies Action Movie A slight boost in low frequencies and a gentle roll off in high frequencies Bass Allows for adjustment of the low frequencies 12dB in volume level from 20Hz to 800Hz in fre quency Treble Allows for adjustment of the high frequencies 12dB in v...

Page 33: ...e level 20Hz to 800Hz in frequency Bass 0 0dB 350Hz 12dB in volume level 1 500Hz to 16 000Hz in frequency 12dB in volume level 1 500Hz to 16 000Hz in frequency Treble 0 0dB 7500Hz 25 50 75 or 100 VFD Level 100 0ms to 500ms in 5ms increments 0ms to 500ms in 25ms increments 0ms to 500ms in 5ms increments 0ms to 500ms in 25ms increments Lip Sync 0 0 ON or OFF ON or OFF AMP Light ON 10dB in volume lev...

Page 34: ...ssing will apply Figure 60 Audio Out 2 0 0 Stereo Downmix Figure 61 Audio 48kHz 2 0 0 PCM Figure 62 Audio Out No Post Processing Figure 63 Audio 48kHz TRUE HD ATMOS In the Setup Mode the default Surround Mode set tings for each Input may be changed Refer to Audio Setup Mode starting on page 25 Display Mode The Display Mode Function indicates the operational status of the MX160 on the Front Panel I...

Page 35: ...bors or others not in the immediate area of the Home Theater Soft levels are also raised slightly so they are still listenable at reduced overall volume levels This works only on a Dolby Digital Sound Track with encoded data that supports the compression function Setup Pressing the SETUP Push button activates the MX160 SETUP Mode for making changes to the System set tings Adjust The ADJUST Down an...

Page 36: ...he Zone B area Note The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate Zone B is on Zone A needs to be On Refer to figure 67 2 Select the desired Zone B Source by pressing the INPUT p Up or q Down Push button on the Remote Control Refer to figure 68 3 Press the VOLume p Up or q Down Push button to adjust the volume to the desired listening level 4 Press the MUTE Push button to mute the sound press...

Page 37: ...37 How to Operate Zone B Figure 68 ...

Page 38: ...tion of menus entering settings viewing current status and operating the MX160 Hardware Requirements The hardware requirements include a functioning MX160 A V Processor TV Monitor Computer with Windows OS versions 7 thru 10 with an internet browser program The MX160 and Computer need to e connected to the same RJ45 Wired Network Hardware Connections With power Off to the MX160 make the following c...

Page 39: ...39 Advanced Operation and Setup Figure 72 Figure 73 Figure 74 ...

Page 40: ...n an electronic crossover circuitry in the MX160 is used together with multiple Power Amplifiers and Loudspeakers it is very important to maintain the correct amplitude and phases of the audio signals for accurate sound repro duction Refer to pages 20 thru 22 and the MX160 Menu 3 separate folded sheet to set the Custom Crossover and Gain Settings Connecting the MX160 when using the Electronic Cros...

Page 41: ...lifier Two Low Frequencies Left Front and Right Front Channels Connect to the next Power Amplifier Power Control IN Note Refer to the MX160 Owner s Manual pages 10 and 11 for additional connection information Connection Legend Power Control Cable AC Power Cords Audio Signal Cable 2 conductor shielded with 1 8 inch stereo mini phone plug on each end MX160 Partial View ...

Page 42: ... 100 ohms Balanced Input Impedance Phono 47k Ohms 65pf High Level 10k Ohms Unbalanced and Balanced Sensitivity for Rated Output Phono 5mV High Level 500mV Unbalanced 1V Balanced Maximum Input Signal Phono 50mV High Level 4 5V Unbalanced and Balanced Tone Controls Bass Control 10dB at 30Hz Treble Control 10dB at 10 000Hz Power Requirements 100 Volts 50 60Hz at 100 watts 110 Volts 50 60Hz at 100 wat...

Page 43: ...to page 4 Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers Quantity Part Number Description 1 034256 Shipping carton only 4 033887 End cap 2 034493 Spacer pad 1 033697 Inside carton only 1 033725 Inner carton top pad 1 034576 Bottom pad 2 034446 Foam plug 4 017937 Plastic foot 4 400159 10 32 x 3 4 screw 4 404080 10 Flat washer 1 034499 Accessory Box 2 034500 Slotted foam 1 034501 Divider foam...

Page 44: ...ucts is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice Printed in the U S A McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 www mcintoshlabs com McIntosh Part No 04176900 ...

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