McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. Manufactured under license from Lyngdorf Audio A/S. ROOMPERFECT is a registered trademark and the ROOMPERFECT logo is a trademark of Lyngdorf Audio A/S. (C) Lyngdorf Audio A/S 2009. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York MEN220 Room Correction System Owner’s Manual 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
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Thank You Your decision to own this McIntosh MEN220 Room Correction System ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh.
Table of Contents Safety Instructions...................................................... 2 Thank You and Please Take a Moment....................... 3 Technical Assistance and Customer Service.............. 3 General Information................................................... 3 Table of Contents........................................................ 4 Connector and Cable Information.............................. 4 Introduction.................................................................
General Information, Cable Information, Introduction and Performance Features Introduction The MEN220 Room Correction System is an elegant instrument for restoring superb sound reproduction to your audio system by measuring and correcting for less than ideal room acoustics. The MEN220 uses the latest in technology to quickly restore proper musical balance in a minimum amount of time. The McIntosh Sound is “The Sound of the Music Itself.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MEN220. Front View of the MEN220 17-1/2" 44.45cm RoomPerfect:Focus 1 Voicing 0:Neutral 5-3/8" 13.69cm 6" 15.24cm Side View of the MEN220 15-7/8" 40.32cm 5/8" 1.59cm 14-1/2" 36.83cm 3/16" 0.48cm Rear View of the MEN220 17" 13/16" 2.06cm 43.18cm 2" 4-5/8" 11.75cm 13-1/4" 33.65cm 6 5.08cm 10-9/16" 26.83cm 1-15/16" 4.92cm 4-13/16" 12.
Installation Installation The MEN220 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the MEN220 when it is custom installed as outlined below. The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retained for possible future use if the MEN220 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
Rear Panel Connections POWER CONTROL IN receives signals from a McIntosh component (5-15 Volts ON, 0 Volts OFF). POWER CONTROL OUT sends out a (12 Volts ON) signal to another McIntosh Component when the MEN220 is On RS232 connector for communications with an external control device DATA IN receives operating data from a McIntosh Preamplifier or Control Center Connect the MEN220 power cord to a live AC outlet.
How to Connect the MEN220 How to Connect the MEN220 The MEN220 has the ability to be remotely switched On/Off from a Preamplifier or A/V Control Center via the Power Control connection. The Data Port Connection allows for the remote operation of basic functions using the MEN220 Remote Control. With an external sensor connected to the MEN220, remote control operation is possible from another room and/or when the MEN220 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed.
How to Connect the MEN220 in a Processor Loop How to Connect the MEN220 in a Processor Loop The MEN220 may be connected to the Listen Processor Loop on a McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Control Center, instead of being connected between the Preamplifier Output and Power Amplifier Input. The MEN220 has the ability to be remotely switched On/Off from a Preamplifier or A/V Control Center via the Power Control connection.
How to Connect the MEN220 with Crossover How to Connect the MEN220 with Crossover The MEN220 has a built-in Electronic Crossover Network with an adjustable Crossover Frequency. It also has the ability to be remotely switched On/Off from a McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Control Center via the Power Control connection. The Data Port Connection allow for the remote operation of basic functions using the MEN220 Remote Control.
How to Connect the MEN220 with Subwoofer How to Connect the MEN220 with Subwoofer The MEN220 can be used in a system with a Subwoofer via the built-in Electronic Crossover Network with an adjustable Crossover Frequency. It also has the ability to be remotely switched On/Off from a McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Control Center via the Power Control connection. The Data Port Connection allows for the remote operation of basic functions using the MEN220 Remote Control.
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Remote Control Push-Buttons Press to enter the Setup Mode, step through the Setup Menus, return to the previous Menu and exit from the Setup Mode Press to activate the Global Mode for Room Correction applied over a wide area in the room Use to move through the available choices up, down, left, right; also used to SELECT the menu item LED indicates when an IR (Infra Red) Remote Control Command is being sent Press to Power the MEN220 ON Press to Power the MEN220 OFF Press to activate the Focus Mode for
How to use the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control The Remote Control is capable of performing both basic Operating Functions and Setup Options for the MEN220 Room Correction System. Notes: Refer to the “How to Operate” and “How to Operate Setup Mode” Sections of this manual for additional information using this Remote Control. Power On To Switch ON the MEN220 press the (Power) Push-button on the Remote Control.
Front Panel Display, Controls, and Push-buttons ADJUST allows selection of various types of audio settings and is also used in the setup mode for various functions INFORMATION DISPLAY indicates various Operational Functions and Setup Mode Settings FOCUS MODE Pushbutton with indicator, selects a narrow listening area of Room Correction IR Sensor receives commands from a Remote Control SELECT Push-button selects the current choice as indicated on the Front Panel Information Display when in the Setup Mode N
Setup How to Operate the Setup Mode The McIntosh MEN220 has been factory configured for default settings allowing for very basic operation. To benefit from all the MEN220 capabilities including Room Correction and the Electronic Crossover, it will require using the MEN220 Setup Mode and going through the options and functions. This is performed using the Front Panel Information Display and supplied RoomPerfect Calibration Microphone. Notes: 1.
Input Connections Settings The MEN220 Input Setup allows for the selection of input connection type, Unbalanced or Balanced. 1. Press the MENU Push-button to enter the Setup Mode. Refer to figure 16. MEN220 Setup Menu Input Settings > Figure 16 2. Press the SELECT Push-button and the “Input Settings, Input Connection” will appear on the Information Display. Refer to figure 17. Input Settings Input Connection > Figure 17 3.
Setup, con’t Output Settings The MEN220 Output Settings include Crossover Options, Output Levels, Low and High Pass Filters and Delays Settings. The Low Pass and High Crossover Curves for both filter types (Butterworth and Linkwitz-Riley) are located on the separate folded sheet “Mc3A”. INTRODUCTION TO CROSSOVERS: Almost all Loudspeakers incorporate acoustic drivers and a passive crossover network.
Output Settings, con’t 4. Press the SELECT Push-button and the default Crossover Setting will appear. Refer to figure 26. Out1(Hi): Full Range Out2(Lo):Full Range Figure 26 5. Rotate the ADJUST Control (or use the Directional ▲ ▼ Push-buttons on the Remote Control) to select “Out1(Hi):High-Pass”. Refer to figure 27. Out1(Hi): High-Pass Out2(Lo):Low-Pass Figure 27 6 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control (or use the directional ◄ ► Push-buttons on the Remote Control) to select “Out2(Hi):Full Range”.
Setup, con’t 16. Rotate the ADJUST Control (or use the Directional ▲ ▼ Push-buttons on the Remote Control) to select “Low Pass Frequency, 500Hz” when the Loudspeaker Crossover Frequency is 250Hz. Refer to figure 38A. Low Pass Frequency 500Hz Figure 38A If the Loudspeaker Crossover Frequency is 80Hz select “Low Pass Frequency, 160Hz”. Refer to figure 38B. Low Pass Frequency 160Hz Figure 38B Notes: 1. 500Hz is two times the Loudspeaker Low Frequency/High Frequency passive crossover point of 250Hz. 2.
Advanced Settings In the ideal audio system the Left and Right Loudspeakers would have the same measured distance to the Focus Listening Position. Due to room dimensions, funiture placements, etc. the distances may not be identical. The MEN220 can delay the sound coming from the closer Loudspeaker, assuring the sound arrives at the same time to the Focus Listening Position. Perform the following steps to correct for different distannces: 7.
Setup, con’t be disabled to prevent possible interference. To deactivate the MEN220 Front Panel Sensor perform the following steps: 5. Rotate the ADJUST Control to switch Off the Front Panel Remote Control Sensor. Refer to figure 53. Front Panel Sensor Off Figure 53 DISPLAY: 1. Press the MENU Push-button to enter the Setup Mode. Refer to figure 16 on page 18. 2. Rotate the NAVIGATE Control (or use the Directional ▲ ▼ Push-buttons on the Remote Control) to select “Advanced Settings”. Refer to figure 50.
RoomPerfect The RoomPerfect Measure and Adjustment Process takes acoustic measurements in the listening room and then applies corrections for achieving the best possible results. The Focus Position (location in the room) is typically where one would be during serious listening. Measurements will also be taken in additional room locations for a more complete analysis of your listening room acoustics. Notes: 1.
Setup, con’t 8. When figure 78 appears relocate the microphone Place microphone in first room position Figure 78 to another place in the listening room and point it in a different direction. Then press the SELECT Push-button. Refer to figure 79. Measuring room position no. 1 Figure 79 Note: When the microphone is relocated to additional room locations, it is advisable to place it randomly at various heights off the floor and pointed in different directions.
Setup, con’t RoomPerfect, con’t The MEN220 will automatically assign the next available focus position number to the just completed measurement. If you would like to assign a different focus position number rotate the ADJUST Control to select a different number. 16. Press the SELECT Push-button to save the Focus Position and “Calculating Filters, Please wait”. Refer to figure 84 on page 25. If you would like to add additional Focus Positions at this time repeat steps 11 thru 16 .
Notes Select either the Global or Focus Mode by pressing the appropriate push-button on the Front Panel or Remote Control. Establish a suitable volume level while listening to music with a wide range of musical instruments. Then select the Bypass Mode and rotate the ADJUST Control (or use the Directional ▲ ▼ Push-buttons on the Remote Control) to closely match the volume level of the Global or Focus Modes. 28. Proceed to “How to Operate the MEN220” starting on page 28.
How to Operate The MEN220 has built in the ability to improve the sound quality of your Audio System. However, it does require the RoomPerfect portion of the Setup Mode be performed in order to benefit from the potential improvements. Please refer to “How to Operate the Setup Mode” on page 17 and “RoomPerfect” starting on page 24. Power On Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the Front Panel or the (Power) Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figures 101 and 113.
How to Operate RoomPerfect:Focus 1 Voicing 3: Mellow Figure 105 New Voicing: 0: Neutral Figure 106 New Voicing: 1: Music1 Figure 107 New Voicing: 2: Music2 Select The SELECT Push-button is used to select various options when in the Setup Mode together with the ADJUST Control, NAVIGATE Control and MENU Push-button. Reset of Microprocessors In the unlikely event the controls of the MEN220 stop functioning, the microprocessors can be reset by removing AC Power from the MEN220 for several minutes.
Specifications General Specifications Audio Specifications Unless otherwise noted, the below MEN220 Specifications where taken with RoomPerfect set to Bypass Mode and Voicing Mode set to Neutral. Frequency Response +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.002% from 20Hz to 20,000Hz Maximum Input Voltage 4.5V Unbalanced and Balanced (Preamp-Power Amp) 2.25V Unbalanced and Balanced (Processor Loop) Maximum Output Voltage 4.5V Unbalanced and Balanced (Preamp-Power Amp) 2.
Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. It is very important that the four plastic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do this will result in shipping damage. Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition.
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