McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com MX151 A/V Control Center Owner’s Manual 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.
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General Information General Information 1. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MX151 A/V Control Center. 2. The Main AC Power going to the MX151 and any other McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied until all the system components are connected together. Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning of some or all of the system’s normal operations.
Connector and Cable Information Connector and Cable Information XLR Connectors Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Output Connectors on the MX151. Refer to the diagrams for connections: PIN 1: Shield/Ground PIN 2: + Signal PIN 3: - Signal PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 2 PIN 1 PIN 3 PIN 3 PC (Power Control) and Trigger Connectors The MX151 Power Control Out and Trigger Output Jacks send Power On/Off Signals when connected to other Power Control Components.
General Information, Cable Information, Introduction and Performance Features Introduction The MX151 A/V Control Center sets the standard of excellence in a Home Theater System. The MX151 provides superior multichannel reproduction, RoomPerfect correction, the latest in digital audio decoding and digital video conversion circuitry. Performance Features • HDMI Audio/Video Switching with UpConversion Processing There are five HDMI Inputs with 3D passthru.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MX151. Front View of the MX151 17-1/2" 44.45cm 7 -1/8" 18.10cm 7 -5/8" 19.37cm Side View of the MX151 16-1/2" 41.91cm 14-1/2" 36.83cm 3/16" 0.48cm 6-9/16" 16.67cm Rear View of the MX151 17-1/8" 43.50cm 13/16" 2.06cm 6-3/8" 16.19cm 10-9/16" 26.83cm 2" 5.08cm 1-15/16" 4.92cm 13 -1/4" 33.
Installation Installation The MX151 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 MX151 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 MX151 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections The identification of Rear Panel Connections for the MX151 A/V Control Center is located on a separate folded sheet contained in the Owner’s Manual Packet. Refer to separate sheet “Mc1A” for the Rear Panel Connections.
MX151 Zone A Input Connections MX151 Zone A Input Connections The MX151 has the ability to automatically switch power On/Off to McIntosh Source Components via the Power Control and Trigger connections. The Data Port Connections allow for the remote operation of basic functions using the MX151 Remote Control. With an external sensor connected, remote control operation of the system is possible when the MX151 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed (Zone A).
MX151 Zone A Output Connetions MX151 Zone A Output Connections The MX151 has the ability to automatically switch power On/Off to a McIntosh Power Amplifier via the Power Control and Trigger connections. The connection instructions below, together with the MX151 Zone A Output Connection Diagram located on the separate folded sheet “Mc2B”, is an example of a typical Home Theater System. Your system may vary from this, however the actual components would be connected in a similar manner.
MX151 Zone B Input and Output Connections MX151 Zone B Input Connections In a typical MX151 two Zone Audio/Video System, Source Components can share the same Power Control (Trigger) and Data Port Connections. The two Zones in the MX151 also share the same Analog Audio and Component Video Connections. The additional Analog Audio and Video Connections below are for Source Components connected to Zone A via Digital Connections, as Zone B is Analog Audio/Video only.
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Remote Control Push-Buttons LED illuminates during the time a remote command is sent to the MX151 Turns AC Power ON or OFF to McIntosh Components when connected to ACC Power Control Jack, refer to “How to use the Remote Control” Acc On/Off information Selects a Disc Player, Music Server or Recorder Function. Seek Stations Up or Down the AM/FM Dial.
How to use the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control The supplied HR070 Remote Control is capable of directly controlling the functions of contemporary McIntosh Source Components connected to the MX151 via the Data Ports. Tuner Push-buttons Press the AM or FM Push-button to select the desired broadcast band. Press and release the SEEK 8 Up or 7 Down Push-button to seek the next available station. Press and hold a Channel SEEK 8 Up or 7 Down Push-button to seek continuously from station to station.
Front Panel Display, Controls, and Push-buttons Front Panel Display, Controls, and Push-buttons The identification of the MX151 A/V Control Center Front Panel Display, Controls, and Push-buttons is located on a separate folded sheet contained in the Owner’s Manual Packet. Refer to separate sheet “Mc1B”.
Introduction to the MX151 Setup Mode Introduction to the MX151 Setup Mode Your McIntosh MX151 has been factory configured with default operating settings allowing for immediate use. Refer to pages 18-21 for a listing of the default settings. Changes to the default settings are accomplished with the built-in Setup Feature using On Screen Menus. Follow the sequence listed in the INSTALLER MENU and the other SETUP Menus, as some of these adjustments are interactive.
MENU SELECTION SETTING ADJUSTMENT SETTING PAGE Speaker Configuration MENU SELECTION SETTING Input Name CD2 SETTING PAGE Video In HDMI 3 29 Zone A Source Size (Front and Surround) M Bass perform Size (Subwoofer) M 23 Bass cutoff 80Hz 23 Bass order 4th LiRi 23 Nat. roll-off No 23 Gain offset 0.0dB 23 Sub 80 Sub - Hi F perform Sub 80 23 Sub - Hi F cutoff 80Hz 23 Sub - Hi F order 4th LiRi 23 0.
Default Settings MENU SELECTION SETTING ADJUSTMENT SETTING PAGE Zone A Source MENU SELECTION SETTING Input Name TV ADJUSTMENT SETTING PAGE Video In None 29 Zone A Source Input Name Input Name Input Name Input Name 1 SERVER Video In Component 2 29 Audio In Digital 7 Opt. 29 Audio In Stereo 7 29 Audio Mode Music 29 Audio Mode Movie 29 Volume Offset 0.0dB 29 Volume Offset 0.0dB 29 Lipsync offs. 0ms 29 Lipsync offs.
MENU SELECTION SETTING ADJUSTMENT SETTING PAGE Audio Processing MENU SELECTION SETTING Input Name PHONO SETTING PAGE Video In None 30 Zone B Setup Advanced Audio Setup Max Volume 59% 29 Use startup vol No 29 Audio In Phono 30 RP Bypass No 29 Data output None 30 Lipsync 0ms 29 RC button PH/AUX 30 HDMI Audio Out Silent 29 Mch.
Default Settings, con’t MENU SELECTION SETTING ADJUSTMENT SETTING PAGE Zone B Setup MENU SELECTION SETTING ADJUSTMENT SETTING PAGE System Setup Input Name Input Name TV Trigger Output Setup Video In None 30 Triggers 1 / 4 Audio In Stereo 7 30 Voltage 12V 33 Data output None 30 Duration Level 33 RC button TV 30 Extra Dur.
Speaker Configuration Before proceeding with Speaker and Room Setup it is advisable to read “Introduction to the MX151 Setup Mode” on page 17. Also refer the MX151 Default Settings pages 18 thru 21. Follow the sequence listed in the INSTALLER MENU and the other SETUP Menus, as some of these adjustments are interactive. Note: To assist in navigating the various On Screen Menus please refer to the set of MX151 Setup separate folded sheets contained in the Owner’s Manual Packet.
Setup Mode Speaker Configuration L M C M R M RS M RBS M LBS M Back Figure 12 Speaker Configuration LBS M LS M SUB Sub 80 AUX1 L AUX2 R AUX3 L Back Figure 13 Speaker Configuration AUX2 R AUX3 L AUX4 R Edit/Select Verify Current Setup Back L Bass perform Bass cutoff Bass order Gain offset Back M 80Hz 4th LiRi 0.0dB L 40Hz 4th LiRi No 0.0dB Select Perf. XXL XL L M S XS Custom Back L Bass perform Bass cutoff Bass order Nat. roll-off Gain offset Back Figure 17 Figure 15 8.
RoomPerfect Confirm Exit All unsaved changes will be lost. Really abort? Yes No Verify Configuration Output : Laker and Room Setup Volume : -39.0dB High-pass 80Hz Continue Abort Figure 19 At this time, using the procedures outlined in steps 6 thru 8, enter any changes necessary so the “Speaker Configuration” settings agree with the Loudspeakers in your Home Theater System. Then make sure to save the new settings.
Setup Mode, con’t Installer Menu Speaker and Room Setup Source Setup Audio Processing Setup Zone B Setup System Setup Device Management Exit Starting Guided Setup Please Wait... Figure 23 Figure 20 Speaker and Room Setup Speaker Configuration RoomPerfect Level Offsets Distance Settings Back Confirm delete Delete all data in RoomPerfect? Yes No Please Wait” will appear. Refer to figures 22 and 23. After a brief moment, Figure 24 will appear, select Yes and figure 25 appears briefly.
RoomPerfect, con’t Volume Calibration Volume calibration measuring, please wait... Figure 27 Volume Calibration Desired maximum calibration volume -4.0db (now -20.00dB) Retry Save Current Abort Figure 28 Volume Calibration Calibration ok. Continue Abort Note: The Desired maximum calibration volume (-4.0db) level and the current (now -20.00dB) volume indications in figure 28 will probably be different in your room.
Setup Mode, con’t Distance Setting Distances ok. Continue Abort Figure 33 Measuring in progress Measuring focus position Please wait... 7. Figure 34 will appear On-Screen “Measuring in progress” and each of the Loudspeaker will be measured one at a time. After all of the Loudspeakers have been measured, figure 35 will appear on screen. Press the SELECT Push-button to continue.
RoomPerfect, con’t Place Microphone Place microphone in room position no. 2 Continue Abort Figure 39 Measuring in progress Measuring room position 2 Please wait... Measuring ok RoomKnowledge 93% Continue Abort 10. When the second room position measurements have been completed, the RoomKnowledge Data is now at 93%. Refer to figure 41. 11. With the menu choice NO highlighted, press the SELECT Push-button to continue. Refer to figure 42. 12.
Setup Mode, con’t INSTALLER MENU SUB MENU SELECTION OPTION(S) DESCRIPTION SETUP SHEET NO.
INSTALLER MENU SUB MENU SELECTION OPTION(S) DESCRIPTION DPLIIx Movie, Neo:6 Cinema, Party, Pure Stereo, no Post Processing DPLIIx Movie, Dolby Digital EX, No Post Proc., Stereo When the audio input signal is two channel, select from five different choices for processing the signal When the number of output channels is greater than the number of input channels, the order of the type of signal processing used SETUP SHEET NO.
Setup Mode, con’t INSTALLER MENU SUB MENU SELECTION OPTION(S) DESCRIPTION SETUP SHEET NO. Audio Processing Setup Advanced Audio Setup RP Bypass No, Yes Lipsync 0-400ms HDMI Audio Out Silent, Off, On Mch.
INSTALLER MENU SUB MENU SELECTION OPTION(S) DESCRIPTION SETUP SHEET NO.
Setup Mode, con’t INSTALLER MENU SUB MENU SELECTION OPTION(S) DESCRIPTION SETUP SHEET NO.
Setup Mode, con’t INSTALLER MENU SUB MENU SELECTION OPTION(S) DESCRIPTION SETUP SHEET NO.
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How to Operate the MX151 The McIntosh MX151 has been factory configured for default operating settings, allowing for immediate enjoyment of superb video and high fidelity audio without the need for further adjustments. If you wish to make changes to the factory default settings, refer to the SETUP Section of this Owner’s Manual starting on page 17. McIntosh MX151 Figure 51 Initializing Please wait...
How to Operate the MX151 Volume Control Adjust the VOLUME Control to select the desired listening level. The Volume Control adjusts all eight channels simultaneously, and level is indicated from 0 to 99% on the bottom line of the Front Panel Information Display. The Remote Control may also be used to adjust the listening level by using the VOL+/- Pushbutton.
LEDs to illuminate. K. DPLIIx (MOVIE) or NEO: 6 (CINEMA) mode will cause the L, C, R, RS, RBS, LBS, LS and SUB to illuminate. L. DPLIIx (MUSIC) mode will cause the L, C, R, RS, RBS, LBS, LS and SUB to illuminate. M. DPLIIx (GAME) mode will cause the L, C, R, RS, RBS, LBS, LS and SUB to illuminate. Trim Select The MX151 TRIM Push-button together with the LEVEL +/Push-button on the Remote Control, provide the means for adjusting eight different Audio Functions and two Display Functions. Refer to figure 60.
How to Operate the MX151, con’t Trim Surrounds: 0.0dB Figure 66 2. Press the LEVEL +/- Push-button until the desired increase or decrease in volume level for the Loudspeaker is achieved. Bass and Treble The MX151 allows for changing the tonal response for any of the inputs via the Bass and Treble Adjustments. The tonal response can be adjusted up or down by 10dB from the flat setting. To change the Bass and/or Treble volume level perform the following steps: 1.
How to Operate the MX151, con’t In the first example, the selected Input is Tuner with a 2-Channel signal present. Pressing the Front Panel DISPLAY MODE Push-button twice, the Information Display indication is illustrated in figure 72. Chang- Proc. (Stereo): No Post Proc. Figure 72 ing the Surround Mode to “Music” and Dolby Prologic IIx will be applied to the audio signal coming from the Tuner. Refer to figure 73. Proc.
Enhanced Remote Control Operation Enhanced Remote Control Operation Back When the MX151 is in Setup Mode it is used for returning to a previous Menu Screen. Select When the MX151 is in the Setup Mode it is used to select the highlighted option. Navigate The NAVIGATE (Left) and (Right) Push-buttons move Left or Right through Menu Options. Also used to activate the Trim Mode selecting the various Trim Functions.
How to Operate Zone B 2. The first time Zone B is switched On, the default source is CD at 0% volume. After the first time, Zone B will wake up to the last source and previous volume setting listened to (unless changed in the MX151 Setup Mode, refer to page 31). The MX151 includes the capability of being able to operate and control two audio/video zones, independently of each other. Zone A is the Primary (Home Theater Listening Area) with Surround Sound.
How to Operate Zone B the ten direct access push-buttons Note: A phantom Input for Zone B may be selected using the Front Panel INPUT Control. The Remote Control ◄ INPUT ► Push-buttons are disabled for Zone B. 3. Press the VOLume +/- Push-button to adjust the volume to the desired listening level. 4. Press the MUTE Push-button to mute the sound, press the MUTE Push-button to resume listening. 5.
Creating a Backup The MX151 includes the capability of backing up any changes made to the factory default settings. With a backup made, to an external USB Drive (not supplied), it makes restoring those settings easier in the event reseting the MX151 becomes necessary. To create a backup perform the following steps: Note: RoomPerfect Measurements and Corrections are not saved. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figure 86.
Backup and Reset to Factory Default Settings Returning to Factory Default Settings If it should become necessary to perform a complete reset of the MX151 as a result of malfunctioning, perform the following steps: 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figure 86. Note: The MX151 Front Panel Push-buttons may be used instead of the Remote Control. 2. Using the (Down) Push-button scroll down thru the Installer Menu to “Device Management” and then press the SELECT Push-button.
Advanced Setup and Operation Introduction The MX151 A/V Control Center has the ability to be remotely controlled by a PC running Windows via a network connection. Remote functions include access to the MX151 built-in Installer and User Menus along with the current Operational Status. The PCs GUI (Graphical User Interface) together with a keyboard and mouse allows for quicker navigation of menus, entering settings, viewing current status and operating the MX151.
Advanced Setup and Operation, con’t The McIntosh MX151 Home Page should now be displayed in the Internet WEB Browser Window. Refer to figure 4. 5. Press the MX151 SETUP Push-button three times to exit out of the Setup Mode. Note: Changes are not permitted to the various computer WEB based Installer Menu Functions while the MX151 is in the Setup Mode and the Front Panel indicates Installer Menu. 6.
8. By clicking on the blue color triangles (appearing in the various on screen menus) submenus with additional options and alpha-numeric entries can be made. Refer to figures 7 and figures 8 thru 12.
Advanced Setup and Operation, con’t Refer to figures 13 thru 16 for additional Speaker & Room Menus with options.
Refer to figures 17 thru 21 for Source, Audio Processing, Zone B, System and Device Management Menus with options.
Advanced Setup and Operation, con’t Figure 22 is an example of the Status Menu item displaying the current operation status of the MX151.
Figures 23 thru 25 are examples of User Menus allowing operation of the MX151.
Advanced Setup and Operation, con’t Figure 24 Figure 25 53
Introduction The MX151 offers additional Zone A Left Front Channel and Right Front Channel Outputs, two balanced outputs and two unbalanced outputs. These Auxiliary Outputs (1 thru 4) may be used for additional subwoofer outputs or for using the MX151 built-in electronic crossover circuitry. In this guide, the example will illustrate connections along with Setup Mode Settings for using the MX151 Electronic Crossover Circuitry.
Auxiliary Output and Electronic Crossover Note: Refer to the MX151 Owner’s Manual pages 10 and 11 for additional connection information. Zone A - Power Amplifier One High Frequencies Left Front and Right Front Channels; Center Channel Connection Legend: Power Control Cable* AC Power Cords Audio Signal Cable * 2 conductor shielded with 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug on each end.
Output Settings Operation and Installer Menu: In order to use the AUXiliary Audio Output in the MX151, for either additional Subwoofer Outputs or the Electronic Crossover Circuitry, the settings in the “Installer Speaker Configuration Menu” need to be changed from their default setting. The following steps are based on having operated the MX151 A/V Control Center, including the Setup Mode.
Auxiliary Output and Elecrtonic Crossover, con’t 500Hz. In such a case the MX151 would set the crossover point for both the Low and High Frequency Outputs to 125Hz. 2. When using both AUX1/2 (Balanced Outputs) and AUX3/4 (Unbalanced Outputs) at the same time, it is important to make sure the settings (AUX perform, AUX cutoff and AUX order) are set the same. This assures matching of the crossover curves Low Pass and High Pass, as there is only one set of Front Left and Front Right Channel Outputs.
Specifications Audio Specifications RoomPerfect and Voicing Specifications General Specifications Unless otherwise noted, the below MX151 Specifications where taken with RoomPerfect set to Bypass Mode and Voicing Mode set to Neutral.
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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