McIntosh MX135

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The McIntosh MX135 has been factory configured for de-
fault operating settings that will allow immediate enjoy-
ment of superb video and high fidelity audio without the
need for further adjustments. If you wish to make changes
to the factory default settings refer to the SETUP Section
of this Owner’s Manual.
Power On and Off
Press the POWER switch to ON, the Red Indicator above
the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the
MX135 is in Standby Mode and the title MX-135 will ap-
pear on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display for approxi-
mately two seconds. To Switch-On the MX135 press the
STANDBY/ON Push-button. During the circuitry initial-
ization period (approximately four seconds) after turn-on,
the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will first indicate
WARMING UP followed by the word MUTE (Audio Out-
puts will be muted). Refer to figures 30, 31a and 31b.
How to Operate the MX135
Note: For normal operation, turn the MX135 On and Off with
the Standby/On Push-button. You may also turn On the
MX135 by simply pressing the ON Push-button on the
Remote Control. If the A/V System Controller is not
going to be used for an extended period of time, turn Off
all AC Power with the Power Switch. If the MX135 is in
the Standby Mode and is connected to a McIntosh
Audio/Video Multizone Control System Controller, the
Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate
REMOTE ZONE when any Zone of the Controller is
switched On.
Input Selection
The INPUT A Selector Switch selects the program signal
source for Zone A and is indicated on the right side of the
Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. The INPUT B Selector
Switch selects the program signal source for Zone B and
the VCR outputs with the selected source indicated on the
left side of the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. Refer to
figure 32. The Selection of the source inputs for Zone A
may also be accomplished by pressing the appropriate
push-button on the Remote Control.
Note: If the “RC Digital Toggle” feature in setup has been set
to On, an additional press of the source selection push-
button on the Remote Control will allow selection of
either the Digital or Analog Signal Source for that
assigned input. Refer to page 38 for additional
information.
Volume Control
Adjust the VOLUME Control to select the desired level in
Zone A (Listen). The Volume Control adjusts all eight
channels simultaneously, and level is indicated from 0 to
Figure 32
Figure 31a
Figure 30
Figure 31b