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Performance Features
Introduction
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24 Bit DSP Processing and Conversion
Three 24 Bit Digital Signal Processors decode Dolby Pro
Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS signals. Six 24 Bit digital to
analog converters change the digital audio channels to ana-
log. Two 24 Bit analog to digital converters change all ana-
log input stereo signals to digital.
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Digital Audio Input Switching
Three Digital Coaxial and three Digital Optical inputs are
provided for six different digital program sources.
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On Screen Displays
A comprehensive On-Screen Display capability makes it
easy to perform a setup adjustments using the MX132 Re-
mote Control.
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Audio/Video Inputs
Eleven Audio/Video inputs plus the Tuner provide for all
popular program sources. Reliable, noiseless, distortion
free electronic switching is used on all inputs.
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Automatic Mode Switching
The MX132 automatically switches operating modes be-
tween Stereo, Pro-Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS, according
to the input signal.
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Re-Assignable Input Selection
The 11 Analog A/V and 6 Digital Audio Inputs can be reas-
signed for any desired signal sources. Any unused input
can be turned off so the input selector will skip over it.
All six digital inputs can be assigned to any A/V signal
source.
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External IR Sensors
Rear panel connections are provided for external McIntosh
Keypads for either Zone A or Zone B.
Introduction and Performance Features
Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh stan-
dards of excellence in the MX132 A/V Tuner Control Cen-
ter as the heart of your home theater system. The MX132
provides superior six channel reproduction, Dolby Digital
and DTS decoding combined with complete audio and
video switching. The McIntosh MX132 sets new standards
for accuracy in a home theater system.
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LED Channel Status Indicators
The MX132 includes thirteen LEDs on the front panel to
indicate what type of operating signals are being received
and the output format chosen.
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Pure Stereo Outputs
When stereo operation is selected for an analog source,
pure, unprocessed stereo signals appear at the left and right
front outputs.
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Adjustable Channel Level
A built-in test signal generator allows all six channels to be
calibrated for precise volume levels with either automatic
or manual channel switching.
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Adjustable Time Delay
All six channels can be adjusted for time delay to compen-
sate for different distances from each loudspeaker to the
listening area.
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Precision Tracking Volume Control
An electronic Volume Control adjusts all six channels with
tracking accuracy better than 0.5dB.
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Digitally Controlled Tone Control
Digitally controlled bass, treble and loudness analog cir-
cuits provide a wide range of tone shaping with no loss in
traditional McIntosh sonic excellence.
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Composite / S Video Switching
Any Composite video input can be configured to send its
video signal to the S Video output in addition to the Com-
posite Video output.
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External Six Channel Inputs
An external six channel signal processor can be connected
to these inputs as well as a DVD player with a built-in pro-
cessor.
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Zone Expansion
A rear panel connector is provided to interface with the
CR12 Remote Control System to add four additional Re-
mote A/V zones.
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Auto Memory of Mode Settings
Zone A will memorize the Preferred Mode settings last
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