MX119Owner’s ManualMcIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549A/V Co

10Rear Panel Multizone, Control Connections and SwitchConnect the MX119power cord to a liveAC outlet. Refer to in-formation on the backpanel to determ

11Rear Panel Audio and Digital Audio ConnectionsMULTI-CHANNELAMPlifier connectoraccepts a 25 conductorcable that connects allaudio and power con-trol

12Rear Panel Video ConnectionsINPUTS for Composite Video Signalsfrom a VCR 1, DVD, TV, SAT, CD (2),or PHono/AUX componentsOUTPUT MONitor Asends a Comp

13 Home ControllerMcIntosh CR16 Multizone ControllerMcIntosh Audio/Video PlayerHow to Connect Multizone, Data and Power ControlIR Sensor1. Connect a D

14Satellite ReceiverHow to Connect Digital Audio ComponentsHow to Connect Digital Audio Components1. Connect a cable from the MX119 DIGITAL CO-AXIAL D

15How to Connect Audio Components for five or six channelsThe MX119 accepts Analog Audio and Digital Audio Sig-nal Inputs. It is important to connect

16How to Connect Audio Components for sevenchannelsThe MX119 accepts Analog Audio and Digital Audio Sig-nal Inputs. It is important to connect the Ana

17SatelliteReceiverHow to Connect Audio Components for seven channelsMcIntosh Powered SubwooferMcIntosh Seven ChannelPower Amplifier

18McIntosh Audio/Video PlayerHow to Connect Video ComponentsHow to Connect Video ComponentsThere are three types of Video Signals that can be con-nect

19Monitor/TVHow to Connect for Zone BThe MX119 is a Dual Zone A/V Control Center. For ZoneB activation, a Power Amplifier and Loudspeakers are re-quir

2IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS!PLEASE READ THEM BEFOREOPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OFFIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS E

20Front Panel Controls and SensorIR (Infra Red) Sensoraccepts IR signals di-rectly from the RemoteControlSelects which of the seven Au-dio/Video Sourc

21Move Up or Down throughvarious selections and forTuning Up or Down the AMor FM Broadcast Bandwhen the optional TM1Tuner Module is installedSwitches

22Front Panel DisplaysIndicates which TrimParameter has beenselectedIndicates which SurroundMode is in useIndicates whenZone B FrontControl is activeI

23Notes

24Remote Control Push-ButtonsSelects one of the availableAudio SourcesTurns AC Power ON or OFF tocertain McIntosh Componentswhen connected via the Dat

25stored in the tuner memory. Press REVIEW a second timeto stop on a station preset and exit the Review process.Note: The above Tuner Function require

26How to Operate the Setup ModeYour McIntosh MX119 has been factory configured withdefault operating settings allowing for immediate use.Changes to th

27The following listings indicate the factory default settings.Refer to the listed page number for instructions on how tochange a default setting:Defa

28How to Adjust for Loudspeaker SizeA Home Theater System can include a variety of Loud-speakers with various capabilities. The LARGE listing re-fers

29Sub CrossoverThe MX119 incorporates a built-in Electronic Crossover.The Crossover will redirect all of the audio frequencies be-low the crossover fr

3If an outside antenna or cable system is connected tothe product, be sure the antenna or cable system isgrounded so as to provide some protection aga

30How to Adjust Loudspeaker Time DelayThe following Time Delay Adjustments will electronicallycompensate for different Loudspeaker distances from theL

31A properly setup Home Theater Surround Sound Systemwill have all Loudspeaker levels adjusted to the same vol-ume level in the Listening/Viewing Area

32Figure 14ers, repeat the level adjustment process until the testsignal volume levels of all the Loudspeakers are thesame. The Loudspeaker level cycl

33The MX119 has eight Analog Audio Inputs numbered 0through 7, six Digital Audio Inputs lettered A through Fand three Component Video Inputs numbered

34wish to perform Digital Input Setting at this time, pro-ceed to the ZONE A Analog Input Setting.Digital InputThere are three Optical Digital Inputs

35push-buttons to select the PH/AUX Input Number 1.19. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons,select ZONE A ANALOG INPUT on the On-ScreenMenu

3631. If you do not wish to perform COMPONENTVIDEO Input Adjustments at this time, proceed toVideo Converter Input.Component Video InputThe MX119 has

37SETUP, con’tFigure 24MENU: INPUT SETUPSOURCE INPUT 4 - IR-TVTITLE DVD2DIGITAL INPUT COAX D LKZONE A ANALOG INPUT RCASURR MODE CINEMA 1VIDEO POWER O

38How to Change the Volume SetupThe MX119 has provisions for setting the wake-up volumelistening level for Zones A and B. A maximum volume lis-tening

39Figure 28MENU: DIGITAL SETTINGSÆRC INPUT TOGGLE: ONADVANCED MENU1. Press and hold the Front Panel SETUP Push-button ap-proximately three seconds to

4Safety Instructions ... 2Thank You and Please Take a Moment... 4

40SETUP, con’tVersion CheckMcIntosh makes different versions of the MX119 to meetthe requirements in each country where it is sold. TheMX119 can displ

41The McIntosh MX119 has been factory configured for de-fault operating settings that will allow immediate enjoy-ment of superb video and high fidelit

42unless a Front Panel Control or Push-button is engagedafter pressing the ZONE B Push-button. Refer to “Howto Operate Zone B” on page 50.Volume Contr

43Press the POWER Switch to ON. This will reset theMX119 microprocessors. Refer to figure 33 on page 41.Note: The above condition is usually caused by

44How to Operate the Trim ModeThe MX119 TRIM SELECT Switch together with theTRIM LEVEL Control provide the means for adjustingseven different audio fu

45BASS TRIM on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Dis-play. This is an example of increasing the Bass re-sponse by 10dB.3. Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control cl

46Figure 47number will appear on the Front Panel AlphanumericDisplay. Refer to figure 46.6. Press the Front Panel TRIM LEVEL Up or DownPush-

47Figure 51The MX119 provides nine different Surround Modes. TheFront Panel Alphanumeric Display and the Output FormatLEDs will indicate the Surround

48EX), the decoder will reproduce all 7.1 channels of infor-mation.Cinema 2The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate CIN-EMA 2 and the approp

49How To Make A RecordingAnalog Audio RecordingThe INPUT Selector Switch together with the Zone BPush-button allows making a recording from one progra

5Important Information1. The MX119 A/V Control Center has provisions for adding anoptional McIntosh TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module for RadioStation Reception.

50Operating Zone B from a Keypad or SensorTo activate Zone B Control from the Keypad or Sensor per-form the following steps. Refer to figure 61.1. Pre

51General SpecificationsFrequency ResponseLeft, Center, Right,Left Surround,Right Surround,Left Back, Right Back:±0.5dB from 20Hz-20,000HzSubwoofer1:±

52McIntosh RAA1Remote AM AntennaCable for connecting theRAA1 to the MX119Cables for installingthe McIntosh TM1AM/FM Tuner Moduleinto the MX119High Per

53MX119 Rear Panel and RAA1 Top Panel Antenna Connections75 OHM FM ANT(Antenna) connectsto an external FMAntenna or cableAM ANT (An-tenna) connectoral

54How to Connect Antenna ComponentsFM Antenna1. Connect the Remote AM Antenna by plugging the DINConnector of the supplied 3 conductor cable into theA

55How to Operate the TunerHow to Tune Stations ManuallyThe McIntosh MX119 TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module incor-porates an advanced design AM/FM Tuner with man

56How To Clear an Assigned Station Preset1. Press ENTER Push-button.2. Press the Front Panel PRESET Left and RightPush-buttons to select the Preset

57The McIntosh RAA1 Remote AM Antenna is designed toprovide the best in AM Reception especially if the tuner orA/V unit is located in a noisy receptio

58FM Tuner SpecificationsUseable Sensitivity14dBf which is 1.4uV across 75 ohms50dB Quieting SensitivityMono: 19dBf which is 2.4uV across 75 ohmsStere

59Packing InstructionsIn the event it is necessary to repack the equipment forshipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shownbelow. It is very

6Connector InformationKeypad Terminal ConnectorTo use a WK-3 or WK-4 Keypad with the MX119, connectthe shield and four leads of a shielded 4 conductor

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7Performance FeaturesIntroduction•••••Balanced Inputs and OutputsA pair of Balanced high level Inputs (assignable) and FrontLeft, Center and Right Cha

8DimensionsThe following dimensions can assist in determining thebest location for your MX119. There is additional informa-tion on the next page perta

9InstallationInstallationThe MX119 can be placed upright on a table or shelf,standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in apiece of f