McIntosh MX130

Mclntosh Laboratory has earned a world wide reputation tor the technical superiority of
its contributions to high quality sound reproduction. The advanced level of Mclntosh product
innovations has integrity proven by time. The legendary reliability of Mclntosh products is a
matter of record since 1949. The "Classic Mclntosh" design is acknowledged as the most
outstanding in the audio industry.
Mclntosh products are designed to be maximum "User Friendly". Anyone can enjoy using
them. Ease of maintenance is another Mclntosh design philosophy that contributes to the
long useful operating life of all Mclntosh products.
The MX130, A/V Tuner Control Center is a full featured remote control center tor a com-
plete Mclntosh Home Theater System. It provides six audio channels with the added features
of video switching.
The MX130 includes all the required Dolby Pro Logic™ decoding circuits to reproduce
Dolby Surround™ encoded movie soundtracks.
You also can enjoy the enhanced movie sound track reproduction possible from Home
THX® Audio processing circuits by having your Mclntosh dealer install the optional Mclntosh
THX-M Module in your MX130. The Home THX
®
Audio System is a licensing program of
Lucasfilm Ltd., which defines new technologies and quality standards for accuracy in home
theaters. The MX130 includes a built-in noise generator and the controls necessary for ac-
curate volume level calibration of all six channels when setting up a home theater.
The MX130 has the added feature of the Mclntosh designed "HALL" signal processing
circuits. The "HALL" feature allows you to enhance the realism of two channel program
sources such as a compact disc. The Left and Right signals are reproduced through the Left
and Right Front loudspeakers. The same signals are combined and fed to the center channel
loudspeaker as mono center fill. The combined left and right are also fed to a digital pro-
cessor with variable time delay for the surround loudspeakers. If a subwoofer is used in the
system, it will also operate in the "HALL" mode.
The MX130 includes a 25-pin connector on the rear panel to fit a single subrniniature "D"
computer type cable that fits a similar connector on a Mclntosh MC7106 six channel power
amplifier. This cable carries all six audio signals and AC power control to the MC7106 for
a complete Mclntosh Home Theater System.
The MX 130 has built-in capability for remotely controlling two separate listening areas. The
LISTEN signals are defined as Area "A" which is usually the main area where all the equip-
ment is located. The RECORD signals are available at a pair of outputs marked AREA B OUT,
and can be used for a remote area with its own dedicated power amplifier and pair of speakers.
The desired program can be selected in Area "B" with the MX130 Hand Held Remote Con-
troller transmitting to a wall mounted IR sensor, or from a WK-1 or WK-2 keypad.
Data ports are provided for twelve audio and video remote controlled accessories. This
feature allows you to control a compatible unit by transmitting with its hand held remote con-
troller directly to a MX 130 sensor. Another data port connects to the optional Mclntosh HC-1
Home Controller to allow control of accessories or appliances.
The optional Model RCT-1, Remote Control Translator is also available to interconnect with
the MX130. The RCT-1 is a learning device which will allow the MX130 to remotely control
other brands of products.
The convenience of MX 130 remote control operation is enhanced by its capability to directly
interface with the Mclntosh CR10 Remote Control System. The CR10 can add an additional
four remote areas of control.
The MX130 includes twelve pairs of high level audio inputs in addition to the built-in AM-
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