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Download system log- This menu allows you to download the MX170’s system 

log which provides detailed information about the performance of the MX170. 

This can be helpful to service personnel in case of difficulties. Simply select 

“Download system log” for a copy of the log. 

For information on the Backup & Restore sub-menu see “Backup and 

Restore” on page 22.

This  sub-menu  includes  Backup,  Restore,  Factory  Reset  and  Update  software.                 

Dolby Atmos and Auro-3D Setup Examples

The system supports Dolby Atmos as well as Auro-3D. If Dolby Atmos material 

is played in an Auro-3D setup, the system will try to match the Auro-3D specific 

speakers to the nearest Dolby Atmos equivalent; the same goes for playing Auro-3D 

material on a Dolby Atmos setup. The system will also handle hybrid setups with 

both types of speakers.
DTS will work with a variety of setups including the Auro 3D setup below without 

using the TOP speaker.

Figure 12–  Auro-3D example: 11.1

Figure 13–  Dolby Atmos Example: 7.1.4

If Dolby Atmos material is played on the above Auro-3D setup, the system will 

match the speakers, so the LTF/RTF channels are played through the HL/HR 

speakers and the LTR/RTR channels are played through the HLS/HRS speakers. 

The HC and TOP speakers will not be used.

Dolby-enabled speakers

For Dolby Atmos setups, it is possible to add Dolby Enabled Speakers instead of 

using top speakers mounted in the ceiling.

Dolby Enabled Speakers are extra speakers placed on top of or built into the 

speakers on the main positions in the system (front, surround and rear surround). 

These extra speakers fire sound upwards toward the ceiling. The sound is then 

reflected to give the listener the sound from above without having actual top 

speakers installed.

To add Dolby Enabled Speakers to your system, select the speakers which the 

Dolby Enabled Speakers are associated with. For instance, if you have Dolby 

Enabled Speakers on top of your front and surround speakers, go to the settings 

for these speakers and activate the Dolby Enabled Speaker option. This will then 

give you the option to select the size of the Dolby Enabled Speaker. Once this is 

done, the system will find out which signal is to be routed for this speaker and 

will add an Output for it.

Notice that playback of Auro-3D material will not make use of Dolby Enabled 

Speakers.

If Auro-3D material is played on this setup, the system will play the HL/HR 

channels through the LTF/RTF speakers and the HLS/HRS channels through the 

LTR/RTR speakers. The LRS and RRS speakers will not be used.

Summary of Contents for MX170

Page 1: ...McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 www mcintoshlabs com MX170 A V Processor Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...r Service 607 723 3515 Fax 607 724 0549 Email support mcintoshlabs com Website mcintoshlabs com Make a Note For future reference you can jot down your serial number and purchase information here We ca...

Page 3: ...Setup 17 Video Output 17 Video Input 17 System Configuration 17 General Setup 17 Trigger Setup 18 Network Setup 18 Manage Software 18 Dolby enabled speakers 19 Dolby Atmos and Auro 3D Setup Examples 1...

Page 4: ...er of that content You may not alter or remove any trademark copyright or other notice from copies of the content Auro Technologies mail info auro technologies com phone 32 0 14314343 fax 32 0 1432122...

Page 5: ...lation for your MX170 Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument Do not install the MX170 directly above a heat generating component such as a high powere...

Page 6: ...and a supplied washer Repeat for the other side Never use different size screws The L bracket should form a 90 degree angle with the lower portion facing away from the rear of the unit and resting on...

Page 7: ...ar View One 8 multichannel RCA Inputs One Moving Magnet RCA stereo pair Two USB file update Inputs One USB streaming audio Input One SD card slot Stores Backup data One 10baseT LAN connector One micro...

Page 8: ...orts for charging smartphones and tablets SD Card Slot Like the USB Inputs the SD Card Slot can be used for data transfer and back up and restore functions of the MX170 10baseT LAN Use an ethernet cab...

Page 9: ...beled L the other is labeled R The eight RCA jacks above the title MULTI CHANNEL IN accept eight channel audio and are called 8 Channel Analog in the Input menu The channels are LF Left Front C Center...

Page 10: ...selected or you may want all components to power off when powering off the MX170 Connect components using a 3 5mm stereo mini plug See Figure 07 below Figure 07 Power control trigger mini plug Power...

Page 11: ...nt can be setup under SETUP System configuration General setup Power management For explanation of menu path notation see the box on page 14 The Input Knob The Input Knob can be turned clockwise or co...

Page 12: ...rom 10dB to 10dB in 1dB increments Trim Center This trim adjustment allows for the adjustment of the Center Channel volume level relative to the Front and Surround Channels Use the up down buttons to...

Page 13: ...eturn after a few seconds LED Channel Status Indicators The yellow LEDs in the center of the MX170 front panel provide a visual display of the status of the Main Zone s signal The left side illuminate...

Page 14: ...speaker setup will require rerunning your RoomPerfect measurements Choose Proceed to continue Select a speaker location starting with the LF or RF they will be the same Choose the speaker size accord...

Page 15: ...the level for an attached subwoofer It will compare the level of the Front Left speaker and the subwoofer It will then suggest changes to make on the level adjustment for a powered sub To use this to...

Page 16: ...including the final voicing is shown as a graph so that you can immediately see the result Voicing can be accessed through the Trim Select Knob page 12 Zone B SETUP Zone B Use this menu to set default...

Page 17: ...ilable for the various resolutions Always always advertise support for the given resolution regardless the supported Outputs of any connected TV Never never advertise support for the given resolution...

Page 18: ...nput of an HDMI channel should be set to Audio Return Channel SETUP Source HDMI x Edit Audio Input OSD info level gives three options for the amount of information shown on attached displays Show all...

Page 19: ...nnels are played through the HLS HRS speakers The HC and TOP speakers will not be used Dolby enabled speakers For Dolby Atmos setups it is possible to add Dolby Enabled Speakers instead of using top s...

Page 20: ...edirected bass is played the high part of any channel is always played by the speaker for that channel The same goes for bass that is not redirected so this will not be specifically mentioned Figure 1...

Page 21: ...nter the indicated choice Use p and q to tune Up or 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 Mode...

Page 22: ...he IP address appears on the LED screen Setup can also be performed using an HDMI attached monitor and the Remote Control Arrow keys can navigate the screens Select Speakers Room from the menu located...

Page 23: ...wn Update Software The Update Software feature allows for the latest firmware version to be easily installed on the MX170 To update the firmware version of the MX170 Go to the SETUP MENU Choose Manage...

Page 24: ...is will result in shipping damage 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...

Page 25: ...nced Sensitivity for Rated Output Phono 5mV High Level 500mV Unbalanced 1V Balanced Maximum Input Signal Phono 50mV High Level 5V Unbalanced and Balanced Tone Controls Bass Control 10dB at 30Hz Treble...

Page 26: ...10k 5k 0 1 2 3 5 6 7 A M P L I T U D E I N FREQUENCY IN HERTZ D E C I B E L S 4 Voicing Tilt Frequency Response 20 50 200 500 100 1k 2k 20k 10k 5k 0 1 2 3 5 6 7 A M P L I T U D E I N FREQUENCY IN HER...

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Page 28: ...cts 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 mcin...

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