McIntosh MX135

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Performance Features
Introduction
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Balanced Inputs and Outputs
Two pairs of Balanced high level Inputs and an eight chan-
nel Balanced Output are provided.
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• Moving Magnet Phono Input
There is a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving Mag-
net Cartridges.
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• On-Screen and Multifunction Fluorescent Displays
A comprehensive On-Screen Display capability makes it
easy to perform setup adjustments using the Remote Con-
trol. The front panel display indicates volume levels, tuner
functions, input selection, operating mode and setup func-
tions.
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• Automatic Mode Switching with Auto Memory
The MX135 Automatically Switches Operating Modes ac-
cording to the input signal. Zone A will memorize the Pre-
ferred Mode settings last used for each input.
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• Separate Listen and Record Input Selection
The 11 Analog A/V Inputs can be retitled for any desired
signal sources. Any unused input can be “turned off” so the
input selector will skip over it. All six digital inputs can be
assigned to any A/V signal source for Zone A. Separate
Record and Listen Circuits allow recording of one program
source while listening to another.
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• Latest in Digital Audio Processing
The MX135 incorporates the latest technology in digital
multi-channel processing, including Dolby Digital EX, Pro
Logic IIx, DTS-ES and NEO:6.
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• LED Channel Status Indicators
The MX135 includes twenty-four LEDs on the front panel
to indicate what type of operating signals are being re-
ceived, signal processing mode and the output format cho-
sen.
Introduction and Performance Features
Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh stan-
dards of excellence in the MX135 A/V Control Center as
the heart of your Home Theater System. The MX135 pro-
vides superior eight channel reproduction with the latest in
digital decoding combined with complete audio and video
switching. The McIntosh MX135 sets new standards for
accuracy in a Home Theater System.
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Pure Stereo Outputs
When Stereo Operation is selected for an analog source,
pure, unprocessed stereo signals appear at the left and right
front outputs.
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Adjustable Channel Level and Time Delay
A built-in test signal generator allows all eight channels to
be calibrated for precise volume levels with either auto-
matic or manual channel switching and can be adjusted for
time delay to compensate for different distances from each
Loudspeaker to the listening area.
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• Digitally Controlled Volume and Tone Controls
A Precision Tracking Volume Control adjusts all eight
channels with tracking accuracy better than 0.5dB. Digi-
tally controlled bass, treble and loudness analog circuits
provide a wide range of tone shaping with no loss in tradi-
tional McIntosh sonic excellence.
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• Video Switching with Digital Video Processing
Any Composite and/or S-Video Input can be Up-Converted
to a Component Video Signal with the built-in Digital
Video Processing Circuitry. There is also video switching
for all three types of video signals.
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• External Eight Channel Input
An external eight channel signal processor can be con-
nected to these inputs as well as a DVD-Audio Player or
Super Audio Disc Player with a built-in processor.
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• Dual Zone and Additional Expansion
The MX135 has the built-in ability to control a separate
remote audio/video zone with program selection indepen-
dent of Zone A, using a dedicated power amplifier and
speakers. A rear panel connector is provided to interface
with the CR16 Remote Control System to add four addi-
tional Remote A/V Zones.
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• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
The Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished by the
combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffus-
ers and Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). This provides uni-
form Front Panel Illumination, together with the extra long
life of the LEDs.
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• Glass Front Panel
The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel en-
sures the pristine beauty of the MX135 will be retained for
many years.