McIntosh MX151

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com
MX151
A/V Control Center
Owner’s Manual
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McIntosh MX151 Specifications

General

Brand	McIntosh
Model	MX151
Category	Processor
Language	English

Summary

MX151 AV Control Center Owners Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Technical Assistance

General Information

Connector and Cable Information

XLR Connectors

Pin configuration for XLR balanced output connectors.

PC (Power Control) and Trigger Connectors

Connectors for power control and trigger signals.

Ethernet RJ45 Socket

Details of the Ethernet RJ45 socket pinout.

Zone A and B Sensor Connectors

Connectors for Zone A and B sensor signals.

Microphone XLR Connectors

Pin configuration for microphone connector.

Introduction

Performance Features

Dimensions

Installation

Rear Panel Connections

MX151 Zone A Input Connections

MX151 Zone A Output Connections

MX151 Zone B Input and Output Connections

Remote Control Push-Buttons

How to Use the Remote Control

Front Panel Display, Controls, and Push-buttons

Introduction to MX151 Setup Mode

Speaker Configuration

RoomPerfect

Additional Setup Options

How to Operate the MX151

Power On and Off

Procedures for turning the unit on and off.

Input Selection

How to select desired audio/video sources.

How to Operate the MX151

Volume Control

Adjusting the listening volume level.

Front Panel Status

Understanding front panel LED indicators.

Operating Mode Displays

Indicators for audio signal and processing modes.

Output Format

LEDs indicating surround mode and active channels.

How to Operate the MX151

Trim Select

Adjusting audio functions via trim controls.

RoomPerfect

Switching between RoomPerfect Focus and Global modes.

Voicing

Selecting equalization curves for audio playback.

Center, Subwoofer and Surrounds Trim Levels

Adjusting trim levels for specific speakers.

How to Operate the MX151

Bass and Treble

Adjusting bass and treble tonal response.

Lipsync

Adjusting audio delay to sync with video.

Surround Mode

Selecting default and custom surround modes.

How to Operate the MX151

Display Mode

Shows operational status on front panel and TV.

Late Night

Volume compression for reduced listening levels.

Setup

Accessing the setup mode for system settings.

Adjust

Using push-buttons for trim function adjustments.

Enhanced Remote Control Operation

How to Operate Zone B

Operating Zone B from the MX151 Front Panel

Activating Zone B control using the front panel.

Operating Zone B from a Sensor

Activating Zone B control via a remote sensor.

Creating a Backup

Backup and Reset to Factory Default Settings

Returning to Factory Default Settings

Steps to reset the unit to factory defaults.

Advanced Setup and Operation

Introduction

Overview of remote PC control via network.

Hardware Requirements

Components needed for PC control.

Hardware Connections

Steps for connecting the unit to a network.

Introduction to Auxiliary Outputs

Connecting with Electronic Crossover

Auxiliary Output and Electronic Crossover

Output Settings

Operation and Installer Menu

Using installer menu for output settings.

Connecting the MX151 when using the Electronic Crossover

Setup for bi-amplified systems.

Specifications

Audio Specifications

Technical audio performance metrics.

RoomPerfect and Voicing Specifications

Specs for RoomPerfect and voicing features.

General Specifications

Power, dimensions, and weight information.

Packing Instructions