McIntosh MX130

FRONT PANEL
CONTROLS,
SWITCHES
AND
PUSHBUTTONS
I. LOWER DISPLAY WINDOW (Left to Right)
1. PRESET indicates the number of the AM or FM station preset that has been selected.
2. The Dolby Pro Logic indicator lights when the MX130 is switched to CINEMA 1 or
CINEMA 2 mode.
3. The Home THX Audio indicator lights when the X130 is in CINEMA 2 Mode, with the
THX-M Module installed.
The optional Mclntosh THX-M Module must be installed in the MX130 for the Home
THX® Audio indicator to light.
4. The % (Percentage), VOLUME indicator always lights when the MX130 is turned on
and operating. The selected volume is indicated as a percentage of maximum, with numbers
reading from 0 to 99. The indicator also shows the amount of volume level trim that is used
for each channel during the surround sound level calibration procedure.
J. LISTEN
Selects any of the 12 audio input program signals that will feed the six Unbalanced out-
puts, the two Balanced outputs and the 6 CHANNEL OUTPUT connector. These are Area
"A" signals. The audio signals for Satellite, TV, Laser Vision, VCR1, VCR2 and V-AUX will have
their corresponding Video signals switched simultaneously. The selected LISTEN video signals
will appear at the MON A Video Outputs. You can select either audio only programs for listen-
ing, or audio/video programs for listening and viewing.
The VCR1, VCR2, TAPE 1, TAPE 2 and Area "B" outputs are not affected by the LISTEN
switch.
K. VOLUME / MUTING LED, (Area "A")
Adjusts the volume level of all six Unbalanced outputs, the two Balanced outputs and all
corresponding signals at the 6 CHANNEL OUTPUT Connector. These are Area "A" outputs.
The VCR1, VCR2, TAPE 1, TAPE 2 and Area "B" Outputs are not affected by the front panel
VOLUME Control.
A RED MUTING LED is included above the VOLUME control. Mute AREA "A" by pressing
the MUTE pushbutton on the MX 130 Remote Controller. The LED blinks on and off when AREA
"A" is muted. Unmute by pressing the MUTE pushbutton again, pushing an UP ( ) or
DOWN ( ) VOLUME pushbutton or by moving the front panel VOLUME control.
Mute Area "B" with the Remote Controller transmitting to a sensor or keypad in Area "B".
L. LOUDNESS and BALANCE (Concentric Controls)
BALANCE control, (large outer knob): Adjusts the volume of the Left and Right channels
relative to each other. The BALANCE control affects only the LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT
Unbalanced, LEFT and RIGHT Balanced, Area "A", Outputs. The BALANCE Control is effec-
tive in all five modes of operation.
L, (Left): Turn the control to the left to accent the left channels by reducing the volume
of the right channels.
R, (Right): Turn the control to the right to accent the right channels by reducing the volume
of the left channels.
The VCR1, VCR2, TAPE1, TAPE2 and Area "B" Outputs are not affected by the BALANCE
Control.
LOUDNESS control, (small inner knob): Provides frequency response contoured to Conn-
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