McIntosh MX170, Owner'S Manual

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List of Figures
Figure 01– MX170 Dimensions ............................ 5
Figure 02– Custom cutout dimensions ................. 6
Figure 03– “L” bracket screws.............................. 6
Figure 04– MX170 Rear View ............................. 7
Figure 05– DB9 connector pin layout .................. 8
Figure 06– IR 3.5mm connector........................... 9
Figure 07– Power control (trigger) mini plug ..... 10
Figure 08– Data Out mini plug........................... 10
Figure 09– MX170 Front panel ........................ 11
Figure 10– Choosing SETUP from browser ...... 14
Figure 11– Speaker setup screen ........................ 14
Figure 12– Auro-3D example: 11.1 ..................... 19
Figure 13– Dolby Atmos Example: 7.1.4 ............ 19
Figure 14– 7.1.4 LFE Sub ................................... 20
Figure 15– 7.1.4 LFE Sub, Front XXL Speakers 20
Figure 16– 7.1.4 Front Subs ................................ 20
Figure 17– 7.1.4 Front Speakers, XL Surrounds . 20
Figure 18– RoomPerfect™ Focus Position ........ 22
Zone B ............................................................ 13
Display Mode .................................................. 13
LED Channel Status Indicators ..................... 13
Setup ............................................................... 13
Setup- The Installer Menu ................................... 13
Speaker Setup ................................................. 14
Speaker Types for Setup ................................. 15
Verify Speakers .............................................. 15
Adjust Subwoofer Level .................................. 15
RoomPerfect™ .............................................. 15
Channel Gain .................................................. 15
Audio Setup .................................................... 15
Audio Processing ............................................ 15
Voicing Setup .................................................. 16
Zone B............................................................. 16
Source ............................................................. 16
Video 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 ....... 19
Bass Management Examples ............................... 20
Description of Remote Control Buttons .............. 21
Remote Control Batteries .................................... 22
RoomPerfect™ Setup ......................................... 22
Backup and Restore ............................................ 22
Factory Reset ....................................................... 23
Update Software .................................................. 23
Re-packing the MX170 ........................................ 24
Technical Specifications ..................................... 25
Voicing Curves .................................................... 26
Table of Contents
Safety First ............................................................. 2
Thank you from all of us at McIntosh ................... 2
Make a Note ........................................................... 2
Trademark and License Information ..................... 4
What’s in the box ................................................... 5
Where to put it ....................................................... 5
Making the Cuts .................................................... 6
Securing the MX170 to a Shelf .............................. 6
Connections on the Back ....................................... 7
The Inputs ......................................................... 7
The Outputs ...................................................... 7
Making Connections ............................................. 8
HDMI ............................................................... 8
USB .................................................................. 8
SD Card Slot ..................................................... 8
10baseT LAN .................................................... 8
Microphone ....................................................... 8
RS232 ................................................................ 8
Wired IR Inputs ................................................ 8
Digital Inputs .................................................... 9
Analog Audio Inputs ......................................... 9
Phono Input ....................................................... 9
AC Power .......................................................... 9
Power Switch .................................................... 9
Balanced Audio Outputs ................................... 9
Power Control (Trigger) Outputs .................... 10
Digital Zone B Output .................................... 10
Net 2 Out ......................................................... 10
Data Out .......................................................... 10
The Front Panel ............................................ 11
Standby / On .................................................. 11
The Input Knob ............................................... 11
The Volume Knob ........................................... 11
The Arrow, Back and Select Buttons ............. 11
Trim Select Knob ............................................ 12
Surround Mode Knob ..................................... 12