McIntosh MX132 User Manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549
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MX132 A/V Control Center
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McIntosh MX132 Specifications

General

Brand	McIntosh
Model	MX132
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety and Operating Guidelines

Essential safety guidelines and operational instructions for safe equipment use.

Installation and Connection Safety Precautions

Safety measures to follow during product installation and component connections.

Outdoor Antenna and Equipment Care Safety

Repair and Service Safety Procedures

Guidelines for safe equipment servicing and handling potential electrical hazards.

Installation

MX132 Placement and Ventilation Guidelines

Rear Panel Multizone, Control, and Antenna Connections

Rear Panel Audio and Digital Connections

Rear Panel Video Connections

Connecting Components

Connecting Multizone, Control, and Antenna Devices

Connecting Audio and Digital Sources

Connecting Video Components

Connecting the MX132 for Zone B

Remote Control Operation

MX132 Remote Control Pushbuttons

Operating the Remote Control

Detailed guide on using the remote control for all system functions.

Setup Mode Operations

Operating the Setup Mode

Guide to accessing and navigating the MX132 setup menus.

Default Settings

Listing of factory default settings for speaker size, time delay, and levels.

Adjusting Loudspeaker Size

Steps to configure loudspeaker sizes (Small/Large) and DTS modes.

Adjusting Speaker Time Delay

Guide to setting time delays for optimal sound synchronization.

Adjusting Speaker Levels

Procedure for setting individual speaker volume levels.

Adjusting the Bass Limiter

Setting up the bass limiter to protect loudspeakers from damage.

Reassigning Analog Inputs

Steps to change source indications and numbers for analog inputs.

Reassigning Digital Inputs

How to reassign or turn off digital audio inputs.

Assigning Video Power Control

Configuring video inputs to automatically power accessories.

Assigning the Video Converter

Adjusting Zone B Volume Preset

Optimizing AM Reception

Operating the MX132

Power On and Off Procedures

Instructions for powering the unit on, off, and system-wide.

Volume Control and Display Operation

Input Selector Operation

Operating the MX132 (Continued)

Input Format and Operating Mode Displays

Operating the FM Tuner

Manual FM Tuning

Assigning FM Presets

Operating the AM Tuner

Manual AM Tuning

Assigning AM Presets

Operating the Trim Mode

Loudspeaker Level Trimming

Adjusting levels for center, surround, and subwoofer speakers.

Bass and Treble Adjustment

Modifying bass and treble response for desired sound characteristics.

Loudness Compensation Adjustment

Display Brightness Adjustment

Operating the Surround Mode

Stereo Mode Operation

Music Mode Operations (1, 2, 3)

Cinema and THX Cinema Modes

Using Cinema modes for movie soundtracks and surround decoding.

External and Mono Mode Operations

Operating Remote Zones

Zone B Operation

Operating Additional Zones