McIntosh MX130

is in CINEMA 1 position.
Dolby surround encoding is also used for MTS and satellite broadcasts as well as
other audio-only program sources such as compact discs. Use the MX130 CINEMA 1
mode with its Dolby Pro Logic processing to enjoy listening to these other program
sources.
CINEMA 2, HOME THX AUDIO: TO REPRODUCE DOLBY SURROUND, PRO LOGIC
DECODED MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS WITH HOME THX AUDIO ENHANCEMENT
The CINEMA 2 or Home THX Audio mode of operation is possible only when the
optional Mclntosh THX-M Module has been installed in the MX130.
The four Dolby Pro Logic processed output signals are fed to the Home THX Audio circuits
in the Mclntosh THX-M module for further processing and enhancement which produce the
following six outputs.
Left audio signals are fed to the LEFT FRONT Unbalanced and LEFT Balanced Outputs-
Right audio signals are fed to the RIGHT FRONT Unbalanced and RIGHT Balanced Outputs.
The processing circuits also feed center channel signals which include dialog, to the Un-
balanced CENTER Output.
(The rear panel CENTER SPEAKER switch must be in the LARGE THX position for
CINEMA 2 operation.)
The Dolby Pro Logic decoded monaural surround signals are then further processed into
separate spatially expanded left and right surround signals, which are fed to the LEFT Sur-
round and RIGHT Surround Unbalanced outputs.
The Left Front, Center and Right Front signals of 80Hz and lower are also combined by
the MX 130 and fed to the SUBWOOFer Output. The Subwoofer output is always ON in CINEMA
2 mode, and is not affected by the rear panel SUB WOOF Switch.
With the Mclntosh THX-M Module installed in the MX 130, the front panel Home THX Audio
Indicator lights when the MODE Switch is in CINEMA 2 position. The Dolby Pro Logic front
panel indicator stays lit in both CINEMA 1 and CINEMA 2 modes.
All signals fed to the six unbalanced outputs also are fed to corresponding pins
on the rear panel 6 CHANNEL OUTPUT connector.
UPPER DISPLAY WINDOW
D. SENSOR
The Infrared sensor that accepts control signals from the MX130 Hand Held Remote
Controller.
E. AM - FM
Indicates the broadcast band selected in TUNER mode.
F. SIGNAL
Indicates the relative signal strength of either an AM or FM broadcast signal.
G. STATION FREQUENCY
The numerical indication of the station frequency. AM indications are in Kilohertz and change
in 10KHz steps. FM indications are in Megahertz and change in 100KHz steps.
H. MPX
Indicates when the tuned FM station is broadcasting in multiplex stereo.
FRONT PANEL
CONTROLS,
SWITCHES
AND
PUSHBUTTONS
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