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1. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connect-
ed to the MX122 A/V Processor.
2. The Main AC Power going to the MX122 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. When the MX122 and other
McIntosh Components are in their Standby Power
Off Mode, the Microprocessor’s Circuitry inside
each component is active and communication is
occurring between them.
3. Sound Intensity is measured in units called Deci-
bels and “dB” is the abbreviation.
4. LFE (Low Frequency Effects) refers to the Dolby
Digital or DTS sound channel dedicated to sound
effects (such as explosions) and is usually repro-
duced by the Subwoofer. To hear bass frequencies
below 80Hz, your system must include either a
Subwoofer or Large Front Loudspeakers.
5. The MX122 processes Dolby Atmos, DTS-X
and Auro-3D
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Soundtracks. With these new
soundtracks there are additional discrete chan-
nels of sound present. In this Owner’s Manual the
number of channels are referred to as follows:
6. The advanced Digital Sound Processing Circuitry
in the MX122 can output up to 11.2 discrete chan-
nels simultaneously.
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7. The number of Pre-Amplifier Channel Output
Connectors with Signals present is dependent
upon many factors including the number of loud-
speakers and their physical location in the room.
The settings applied in the various MX122 Setup
Modes and Operation Modes will also have an ef-
fect. Lastly, Audio/Video Source Components and
program material itself will also determine the
number of active channels with signals present.
8. MX122 is a three Zone Product (Main Zone,
Zone 2 and Zone 3). This allows two different
Audio/Video Sources to be available simultane-
ously for two separate rooms. Zone 2 may be
used to provide an Audio/Video Output Signal for
recording purposes, instead of an A/V signal to a
second room. The Zone 3 (Audio Signal Sources
only) allows for listening to a different Audio
Source from either the Main Zone or Zone 2. For
more information contact your McIntosh Dealer
or McIntosh Technical Support.
9. The IR Input with 1/8 inch mini phone jack is
compatible with IR sensors such as a Xantech
Model DL85K Kit. Use a Connection Block such
as a Xantech Model ZC21 when two or more IR
sensors need to be connected to the MX122. To
avoid possible interaction, disable the MX122
Front Panel Sensor. Refer to page 27.
10. The DATA OUT Jack can be connected via a "Y"
Adapter to more than one McIntosh Source Com-
ponent DATA-IN Jack.
11. Setup Mode operations should be performed in the
order they appear in the first Setup Menu present-
ed, as they are interactive.
12. The MX122 has built-in HDMI Digital Video
Selection and Digital Video Processing Circuitry
with Up Scaling capabilities to convert Composite
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or Component Video Signals to Digital Video.
13. On-Screen Overlays, Operational Menus and
Setup Menu Functions are available on the HDMI
OUT Connectors.
14. The Component Video and Composite Video
Monitor Output Connectors provide a Video
Signal when a Component Video and Composite
Video Input Source with a signal present has been
selected.
15. HDMI Cable lengths should not exceed 25ft
(8.3m). If there is need to use HDMI Cables
longer than 25ft (8.3m) use a high quality inline
HDMI Buffer/Converter.
16. The MX122 is designed to pass through a 4K and
3D Digital Video Signal from a source component
to a 4K and/or 3D TV/Monitor via the HDMI
Connection that meets or exceeds the HDMI High
Speed Cable Standards (2.0).
17. The MX122 is compatible with the following
Apple Mobile Devices with the latest version of
the Apple OS Software installed:
iPod touch (5th generation) iPhone 5S
iPod touch (4th generation) iPhone 5C
iPod touch (3rd generation) iPhone 5
iPod touch (2st generation) iPhone 4S
iPod classic iPhone 4
iPod nano (7th generation) iPhone 3GS
iPod nano (6th generation) iPhone 3G
iPod nano (5th generation)
iPod nano (4th generation)
iPod nano (3rd generation)
18. The Remote Control Supplied with the MX122
A/V Processor is capable of operating other com-
ponents. For additional information go to www.
mcintoshlabs.com.
19. For additional information on the MX122 and
other McIntosh Products please visit the McIntosh
Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com.
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Ear Level Channels
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