McIntosh MX170

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What’s in the box
Here is what is in the box besides all the shipping foam:
One MX170 A/V Processor
One accessory package including
• Microphone
• Microphone stand
• Microphone clip
• 25-foot XLR microphone cable
One hardware package
• Two “L” Mounting brackets (for securing unit
to shelf)
• Two screws #6 x 1/2 inch
• Four #6 washers
One manual package including this manual
One AC power cord
Where to put it
The MX170 A/V Processor can be placed upright on
a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be
custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet. The
four feet may be removed for custom installations.
If the feet are removed, the four feet together with
the mounting screws should be retained for possible
future use. Do not use different size screws when re-
installing the feet. With the feet removed, the MX170
requires a ventilation cutout. Dimensions for the panel
cutout and bottom ventilation cutout are shown in
Figure 02 on page 6.
Always provide adequate ventilation for your
MX170. Cool operation ensures the longest possible
operating life for any electronic instrument. Do not
install the MX170 directly above a heat generating
component such as a high-powered amplier. If all
the components are installed in a single cabinet, a
quiet running ventilation fan can be a denite asset in
maintaining all the system components at the coolest
possible operating temperature.
A custom cabinet installation should provide the
following minimum spacing dimensions for cool
operation:
• 2 inches (5.1cm) above the top
• 2 inches (5.1cm) below the bottom
• 1 inch (2.5cm) on each side of the MX170 so
that airow is not obstructed
• 20 inches (50.8cm) depth behind the front panel
• 1-7/16 inch (3.7cm) in front of the mounting
panel for knob clearance
Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting
shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing.
Figure 02 on page 6.
Front View of the MX170
Rear View of the MX170
Side View of the MX170
17-1/2"
44.5cm
6-3/8"
16.2cm
7-5/8"
19.4cm
13 -1/4"
33.7cm
17-1/8"
43.5cm
7-1/8"
18.1cm
16-1/2"
41.9cm
3/16
"
0.5cm
13/16
"
2.1cm
6-9/16"
16.7cm
10-9/16"
26.8cm
14-1/2"
36.8cm
2"
5.1cm
1-15/16"
4.9cm
Figure 01– MX170 Dimensions