McIntosh MX136

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How to Operate Zone B
The MX136 includes the capability of being able to operate
and control two audio/video zones, independently of each
other. Zone A is the Primary (Home Theater Listening Area)
with Surround Sound. Zone B is configured for a Secondary
Remote Location providing two channel audio and video
programs.
The MX136 Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indi-
cates the Zone A Program Source Selected on the right side
and the Zone B Program Source Selected on the left side.
Refer to figure 58 on page 49.
Operating Zone B from the MX136 Front Panel
To activate Zone B Control from the MX136 Front Panel,
perform the following steps.
1. Press the Front Panel STANDBY/ON Push-button, if
Zone A is not active.
2. Press the ZONE B Push-button and immediately press
the STANDBY/ON Push-button, the Front Panel Al-
phanumeric Display will indicate Zone B Input Source
Select and Volume Level. Refer to figure 59.
Note: During the time the LED Indicator above the
ZONE B Push-button is illuminated
(approximately three seconds), the Zone B Volume
Level may be changed using the VOLUME
Control. The Zone B Power may also be switched
Off by pressing the Front Panel STANDBY/ON
Push-button within the three second time period. If
the Front Panel Control reverts back to Zone A
(the LED Indicator above the ZONE B Push-button
is not illuminated), press the ZONE B Push-button
again to activate control of Zone B.
3. Rotate the INPUT B (Record) Selector Switch to select
the desired source.
4. Press the ZONE B Push-button and then rotate the
VOLUME Control to the desired volume level for Zone
B.
5. To switch Off Zone B from the MX136 Front Panel if
Zone A is already Off, press the SYS OFF Push-button.
Refer to figure 60.
Figure 60
Figure 59
How to Operate Zone B
Figure 61
Operating Zone B from a Keypad or Sensor
To activate Zone B Control from the Keypad or Sensor per-
form the following steps. Refer to figure 61.
1. Press the POWER
Push-button on the
Keypad or use the
Remote Control
aimed at a Sensor
located in Zone B.
Note: When Zone
B is
switched On
the MX136
Front Panel
Alphanumeric Display will indicate ZONE B ON,
if Zone A is not active.
2. Select the desired Zone B Source and adjust the Volume
to the desired listening level by pressing the appropriate
push-buttons on the Keypad or Remote Control.
3. If a McIntosh Disc Player is connected to the MX136,
most operating functions can be performed with the
Keypad or Remote Control.
Note: By adding a McIntosh Remote Control Translator
to the MX136, non McIntosh Source Devices, such
as a Satellite Receiver, can be remotely controlled
using a McIntosh Remote Control and Keypads.
Controlling a Source Component from Zone B
To control a source component from the Keypad or Sensor
perform the following steps. Refer to figure 61.
1. Press the appropriate source push-button (e.g. CD) on
the Keypad or Remote Control. Then press the appro-
priate control push-button for the desired function (e.g.
the Next Push-button to play the next selection
from the disc).