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The McIntosh MX120 has been factory configured for de-
fault operating settings that will allow immediate enjoyment
of superb video and high fidelity audio without the need for
further adjustments. If you wish to make changes to the fac-
tory default settings refer to the SETUP Section of this
Owner’s Manual.
Power On and Off
Press the POWER switch to ON, the Red Indicator above
the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the
MX120 is in Standby Mode and the title MX-120 will ap-
pear on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display for approxi-
mately two seconds. To Switch-On the MX120 press the
STANDBY/ON Push-button. During the circuitry initializa-
tion period (approximately four seconds) after turn-on, the
Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate the word
MUTE (Audio Outputs will be muted). Refer to figures 31
and 32.
Note: For normal operation, turn the MX120 On and Off
with the Standby/On Push-button. You may also turn
On the MX120 by simply pressing the ON Push-button
on the Remote Control. If the A/V System Controller is
not going to be used for an extended period of time,
turn Off all AC Power with the Power Switch.
How to Operate the MX120
Zone A Input Selection
The INPUT Selector Switch selects the program signal
source for Zone A and is indicated on the right side of the
Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. The Selection of the
source inputs for Zone A may also be accomplished by
pressing the appropriate push-button on the Remote Con-
trol. Refer to figure 33.
Note: If the “RC Digital Toggle” feature in setup has been
set to On, an additional press of the source selection
push-button on the Remote Control will allow selection
of either the Digital or Analog Signal Source for that
assigned input. Refer to page 38 for additional
information.
Zone B Input Selection
First press the Zone B Push-button, then rotate the INPUT
Selector Switch for the desired source. The selected source
is available for Listening/Viewing in Zone B and at the AU-
DIO RECord OUTPUT jacks, for recording. If Zone A is
active, pressing the Zone B Push-button followed by the
STANDBY/ON Push-button will either Turn-On Zone B or
Turn-Off if Zone B is already active.
Notes: About five seconds after pressing the ZONE B Push-
button, the ZONE B Control Access will be switched
Off and the LED above the push-button will extinguish
unless a Front Panel Control or Push-button is
engaged after pressing the ZONE B Push-button. Refer
to “How to Operate Zone B” on page 49.
Trim Level Up and Down
When a Trim function has been selected by the TRIM SE-
LECT Conrtol use the Trim Level Up and Down Push-but-
tons to make changes.
Figure 32
Figure 31
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