McIntosh MX150

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1. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connect-
ed to the MX150 A/V Control Center.
2. The Main AC Power going to the MX150 and
any other McIntosh Component(s) should not
be applied until all the system components are
connected together. Failure to do so could result
in malfunctioning of some or all of the system’s
normal operations. When the MX150 and other
McIntosh Components are in their Standby Power
Off Mode, the Microprocessor’s Circuitry inside
each component is active and communication is
occurring between them.
3. Sound Intensity is measured in units called Deci-
bels and “dB” is the abbreviation.
4. LFE (Low Frequency Effects) refers to the Dolby
Digital or DTS sound channel dedicated to sound
effects (such as explosions) and is usually repro-
duced by the Subwoofer.
5. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules
or regulations. Batteries should never be
thrown away or incinerated but disposed
of in accordance with the local regula-
tions concerning battery disposal.
6. For additional information on the
MX150 and other McIntosh Products
please visit the McIntosh Web Site at
www.mcintoshlabs.com.
7. Zone A accepts, unbalanced/balanced Analog
Signals and Digital Audio Signals. Zone B only
accepts Analog Signals. When connecting source
devices with audio ouputs to the MX150, make
sure to also connect the unbalanced/balanced
outputs for each source connected to Zone A
Digitally.
General Information
8. MX150 is a two Zone Product (Zone A and Zone
B). This allows two different Audio/Video Sourc-
es to be available simultaneously for two separate
rooms. Zone B may be used to provide an Audio/
Video Output Signal for recording purposes,
instead of a A/V signal to a second room. For
more information contact your McIntosh Dealer
or McIntosh Technical Support.
9. The MX150 Input Source Name “DVD” is
equivalent to “V-Aux” on some Classic McIntosh
Keypads and Remote Controls.
10. Up to two McIntosh Sensors or Classic Keypads
can be wired in parallel for both Zones A and B.
11. The Zone A and Zone B IR Inputs, with 1/8 inch
mini phone jacks, are configured for non-McIn-
tosh IR sensors such as a Xantech Model 291-85D
Kit. To avoid possible interaction, disable the
MX150 Front Panel Sensor. Refer to Setup Mode
on page 34.
12. Setup Mode operations should be performed in
the order they appear in the first Setup Menu
presented, as they are interactive.
13. In order to hear bass frequencies below 80Hz,
your system must include either a Subwoofer or
Large Front Loudspeakers.
14. The MX150 has built-in HDMI Digital Video
Selection and Digital Video Processing Circuitry
to convert any Composite Video, S-Video, and
Component Video Signals to Digital Video with
the same resolution.
15. When there is a connection between the ZA
HDMI output and a TV/Monitor the Component
Video 2 Ouput, ZA Video Outputs and ZA S-
Video Outputs will be muted.
General Information
16. HDMI Cable lengths between source components
and the MX150 should not exceed 25ft (8.3me-
ters). Likewise, the HDMI Cable length between
the MX150 ZA HDMI OUT and a TV/Monitor. If
there is need to use HDMI Cables longer than 25ft
(8.3meters) a high quality inline HDMI Buffer/
Converter would be required for reliable digital
signal transmission via the HDMI Connections.
17. The Remote Control Supplied with the MX150
A/V Control Center is capable of operating other
components. For additional information go to
www.mcintoshlabs.com.
18. When the MX150 and a PC Computer are con-
nected to the same ethernet network, the Web
Interface built into the MX150 becomes available.
This allows Operational Control and Setup Mode
Functions, for the MX150, to be available on the
PC Computer for changes and adjustments. It
requires the latest version of the Internet Browser
(Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.) to be installed on
the PC. For additional information refer to “Net-
work Setup” on page 32 in this Owner’s Manual
and the McIntosh Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.
com.