McIntosh MX100

9
Connecons on the Back
The Inputs
Four HDMI Inputs
Two coaxial digital audio Inputs
Two Toslink optical Inputs
One 10baseT LAN connector
One 1/8 inch jack for microphone Input
One 1/8 inch jack for RS232 connector
One 1/8 inch jack for wired IR Input
One USB upgrade service port
One AC power connector
The Outputs
One HDMI OUT/eARC (also acts as an audio input
when ARC is active)
13 balanced XLR audio Outputs
Two 1/8 inch jack Power Control (trigger) Outputs
One 1/8 inch Data Output jack
Making Connecons
10baseT LAN
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the MX100 to a
network router. The network connector is located
on the top rear of the MX100 to the left of the
CAUTION label. It is labeled NET.
By default, the MX100 has DHCP set to ON and
will automatically receive an IP address from the
router. This setting can be changed.
HDMI
The MX100 has 4 HDMI Inputs. A high-
performance HDMI cable is recommended to take
advantage of the 18 Gbps speed capabilities of all
5 HDMI ports. The HDMI cables should support
4K@60Hz, and YCbCr 4:2:2 (4:4:4/RGB) as well
as Ethernet and ARC. Cables designed for HDMI
2.0 are ne. Though HDMI is backward compatible,
older cables my have issues with the higher
bandwidth.
Use HDMI OUT/eARC when connecting to an ARC
(Audio Return Channel) enabled television (or any
HDMI capable TV).
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.
The MX100 supports eARC. eARC allows for even
higher bandwidth and will allow for higher quality
audio including uncompressed 7.1 surround, Dolby
Atmos and DTS:X.
USB
There is a type-A port on the rear of the MX100
which is labeled USB 5V/1A. The USB port is
used for rmware upgrades and to save and restore
MX100 setup information. The USB port IS NOT
for general USB use or charging devices.
Microphone
The SETUP MIC Input is for connecting
the supplied MX100 Microphone using the
microphone’s attached cable and an 1/8 inch
connector. The microphone is used in the Audyssey
®
calibration for tuning the system to your room. For
instructions see “Audyssey
®
” on page 23.
HDMI
IN
1 2
3
4
RS232
TRIG 1 IR IN
TRIG 2
2
OPT
COAX
1
1
2
OUT/eARC
DATA OUTSETUP MIC
SERIAL
NUMBER
BALANCED OUTPUTS
RF LF C LS RB LB RH1RS LH1 RH2 LH2 SW1 SW2
A/V PROCESSOR
MX100
McINTOSH LABORATORY, INC.,
BINGHAMTON, NY
HANDCRAFTED IN USA WITH US AND IMPORTED PARTS
NET
DIGITAL INPUTS
SERVICE
USB
5V/1A
50 60Hz 30 WATTS
100- 120V 220- 240V
Right Knob
Figure 06– MX100 Rear View