McIntosh MX100

16
Off-
set
Content
0dB (Default) Optimized for movies
10dB Select this setting for jazz or other
music that has a wider dynamic range.
This setting should also be selected for
TV content as that is usually mixed at
10dB below film reference
15dB Select this setting for pop/rock music or
other program material that is mixed at
very high listening levels and has a
compressed dynamic range
Dynamic Volume
Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large
variations in volume level between TV, movies and
other content (between quiet passages and loud
passages, etc.) by automatically adjusting to the
user’s preferred volume setting.
The settings available for Dynamic Volume ranging
from least to most adjustment are:
• Light
• Medium
• Heavy
Medium is the default set if Dynamic Volume is
set to On in the Trim Menu (see “The Trim Menu”
on page 27). Dynamic Volume can be turned off
using the Trim menu. The setting chosen in setup for
Dynamic Volume is utilized for all channels when
not turned off. Enabling Dynamic Volume will
also enable Dynamic EQ.
Video Setup Menu
Setup>Video
The Video Setup Menu has breaks into two
submenus:
• HDMI Setup
• On Screen Display
The HDMI Setup Menu has six submenus:
• Pass Through
• CEC
• ARC
• TV Audio Switching
• Power Off Control
• Power Saving
The On Screen Display menu has one submenu:
• Volume
Setup>Video>HDMI Setup>Pass Through
Pass Through (written as HDMI PASSTHRU
on the front display) allows an HDMI Input to be
assigned so that when a signal is received by that
HDMI input, while in standby mode, the MX100
will pass the complete signal to the HMDI output
exactly as it was received for video and audio
playback by a connected TV or monitor.
To avoid unexpected results when using the Pass
Through feature, such as your TV powering on
your MX100, CEC should be disabled in setup.
Setting Values
HDMI PASSTHRU OFF (default)
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
HDMI 4
Setup>HDMI Setup>ARC
Use HDMI connection labeled OUT/ARC when
connecting to an ARC (Audio Return Channel)
enabled television.
ARC can provide two-way communication between
units allowing for volume control and lip-syncing
functions to ensure audio and video are perfectly
matched. This allows for more intelligent operation
between components as well as less cable clutter.
Make sure the ARC is enabled in your TV’s setup
menu as well as on the MX100.
Setting Values
ARC Off
On (default)
Setup>HDMI Setup>CEC
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an addition
to the HDMI standard which allows control
signals from one device to communicate
with another device via an HDMI cable
connection. If you change HDMI Control
settings, reset power to connected devices.
Make sure CEC is enabled on all devices you wish
to utilize CEC.
Setting Values
CEC Off
On (default)
Notes about ARC and CEC
To use ARC, CEC must also be set to On.
To use CEC and the additional commands of TV
Audio Switching, Power Off Control and Power
Saving, CEC must be set to on, so your television
and MX100 can better communicate.
The world of ARC and CEC is not yet perfect. It is
certainly getting better, but not every component in
the world is speaking precisely the same language.