McIntosh MC 206 MX 134 Brochure

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24-BIT SIGNAL PROCESSING.The MX134 features one of the most powerful DSP engines ever. A Motorola 24-bit DSP handles Dolby ®Digital/Pro Logic, DTS ®, THX ®processing, and bass management. THX SURROUND EX AND DTS ES. The latest 7.1 multi-channel formats are supported to reproduce the Back Surround channel information. This produces the most convincing soundstage ever. PRO LOGIC II DECODING FOR MOVIES AND MUSIC.Dolbys latest technology improves the surround imaging by providing separate surround channel information, as opposed to the mono surround channel used in standard Pro Logic. For music, Pro Logic II allows full range reproduction from the surround speak- ers with no added delay. HOME THX ®CINEMA.The latest Speaker Position Time Synchronization and Decorrelation enhance- ments for Dolby Digital, Pro Logic II, and DTS optimize sound in rooms lacking proper speaker locations. 24-BIT CONVERSION.A 24-bit stereo A/D converter on the analog input and four 24-bit stereo D/A con- verters at the DSP output provide a 96kHz throughput sampling frequency. PURE STEREO MODE.In Stereo Mode, analog signals bypass all DSP processors for the purest audiophile sound. Digital signals of any type are down-mixed to a stereo output. TWO INDEPENDENT ZONES.By using the RECORD output and an additional power amp, a second zone can be created with independent control of power, volume, and input selection via an IR sensor or keypad. OPTIONAL INTERNAL TUNER.The MX134 has provisions for adding the McIntosh TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module. The module is a dealer-installed option. AUTOMATIC INPUT LEVEL CONTROL.The analog input to the DSP features a circuit similar to the Power Guard ®used in McIntosh amplifiers. AILC continuously monitors input voltage and if overdrive occurs reduces the input level, preventing distortion. REMOTE SELECTION OF MODES AND TRIM SETTINGS.All surround modes and settings for speakers and tone can be adjusted using the remote control from the listening position or by using the TRIM LEVEL knob on the front panel. ON-SCREEN SETUP.Speaker size selection, room calibration, sound enhancement features, and other sys- tem settings can be set from the listening position via remote control. Default settings are chosen to work with McIntosh Home Theater speakers, allowing customers to get excellent performance right out of the box. SYSTEM CALIBRATION.The MX134 has internal sequential channel switching and a special sound gen- erator to aid in setting output levels for all speakers. RE-ASSIGNABLE INPUT SELECTION.Any or all of the 11 A/V inputs can be re-assigned (e.g., change the name TAPE2 to the name DVD2). Unused inputs can be turned off so that the Input knob skips over them. All six digital inputs and component video inputs may also be assigned to any A/V source. CONTROL DATA OUTPUTS.To facilitate system integration, the MX134 outputs control data for McIntosh source components. This also allows remote operation of non-McIntosh components either by direct con- nection to compatible data inputs or via a McIntosh Remote Translator. REMOTE POWER CONTROL.The MC206 receives power on/off data via its cable link to the MX134. Power control jacks provide the same capability when the units are used independently. RS232 PORT.In addition to connections for McIntosh keypads and other external IR sensors, the MX134 includes an RS232 port for use with popular touchscreen remote controls (e.g., Crestron ®and AMX ®). SUPER-TRACKING VOLUME CONTROL.Level differences among channels in a stereo or surround sys- tem compromise sound imaging. The MX134 uses an electronic volume control with tracking accuracy bet- ter than 0.5dB for all eight channels. MX134 A/V Control Center MC206 6-Channel Power Amplifier Featured Technologies McIntosh Home Theater MX134 MC206 MC162 Zone B amp SOURCES SPEAKERS Zone A (Theater) Zone B (Multiroom) DISPLAYS to McIntosh multizone systemCABLE LINKS All it takes is one cable to join the MX134 and the MC206 (or MC126)-¦ and one more to link a home theater to a multizone system.

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The McIntosh products shown at right are logical companions for the MX134/MC206. Separate litera- ture is available. Check with your McIntosh dealer for late additions. TM1 Optional Internal AM/FM Tuner.The dealer- installed TM1 delivers the same exceptional perfor- mance as the stand-alone MR85 tuner. MVP841 DVD/CD/Video CD Player. The MVP841 delivers crystal-clear DVD video and outputs 5.1 dig- ital surround sound. RCT4 Remote Translator.The Translator allows non-McIntosh components to be operated with a McIntosh IR remote or keypad controller. It connects to the data outputs on the MX134. PC4 AC Power Control.The PC4 provides six out- lets (five switched) for turning non-McIntosh compo- nents on and off automatically when it is connected to the power control output of the MX134. HC1 Home Controller.The HC1 connects to the MX134s HOME data output and allows remote operation of other home devices such as lights and movie screens. WK2, WK3, WK4 Keypad Controllers.These can be used to operate Zones A and B of the MX134. In addition, an RS-232 port makes the MX134 compat- ible with popular touchscreen remotes.CR16 Multizone A/V Control Center.A single cable connects the MX134 and the CR16, integrating a McIntosh home theater and a multizone system. This lets the two systems share one group of source components, including the MX134s optional TM1 AM/FM tuner. Academy Series Loudspeakers.The Academy speakers satisfy the often contradictory demands of pure music versus movie sound. All McIntosh loud- speakers use the acclaimed LD/HP ®driver, which significantly reduces bass distortion while increasing power handling. The compact HT5has a small foot- print. The LS320 and CS350feature arched bridge truss construction that is virtually immune to vibra- tions that can distort sound. The tweeter plate in the LS320 reduces edge diffraction cancellation. The CS350 center channel speaker is sonically matched to the LS320 and features five tweeters wired in a Bessell Function Array that acts as a point source. The WS320is the wall-mount sibling of the LS320 and comes in a paintable white finish. At 400 watts, the PS112is McIntoshs most powerful amplified subwoofer. It features arched bridge truss construc- tion and a black glass control panel. (All Academy speakers are fully described in a separate brochure.) ACTIVE VARIABLE LOUDNESS COMPENSATION.Typical loudness circuits apply a fixed amount of com- pensation for listening at low volume. The MX134 includes a separatevariable loudness control that applies compensation proportionately. When off, the loudness circuit elements are completelyremoved from the signal path. COMPONENT VIDEO SWITCHING AND UP-CONVERSION.High-resolution DVDs demand high-quality video switching. The MX134 handles composite, S, and component video signals. New Digital Video Processing Circuitry will up-convert composite video to Svideo (Zones A and B) and composite and S video to component video (Zone A only). Video buffer amps feed the two monitor video outputs, ensuring no loss in picture quality. EXCLUSIVE MCINTOSH POWER ASSURANCE SYSTEM.Power Assurance is a collection of technologies that enhance performance and reliability and protect the MC206 and the loudspeakers. Power Guard ®clipping protection. Power Guard ensures that the amplifier will always deliver full power without audible clipping distortion. If an amplifier channel is overdriven, Power Guard automatically reduces the input volume just enough to keep distortion below 2%. Thanks to an optical resistor, Power Guard acts quickly, producing absolutely no audible side effects. An amplifier with Power Guard will actu- ally deliver clipping-free output well above its rated power. Sentry Monitor ®current protection.Sentry Monitor continually senses the voltage and current of the output stage and confines it to a safe limit. Sentry Monitor does not limit power output. Thermal Protection.If the cooling air is blocked and the power transistors become too hot, thermal cutouts protect against overheating. Turn-On Transient Protection.This circuit delays operation for about two seconds after turn-on in order to avoid any pops or thumps generated as other equipment turns on. Soft Start inrush protection.Thermistors in the power input circuit primary act as a cushion against inrush current, eliminating component stress during turn-on. Soft Start is one of many design details that con- tribute to the remarkable longevity of McIntosh equipment. ILLUMINATED PEAK-RESPONDING METERS.McIntosh meters respond 95% full scale to a single-cycle tone burst at 2kHz. Response is more than 10 times faster than a professional VU meter. In the MC206, a four-position switch selects the channels to be monitored by the three meters. When the MC206 and MX134 are linked via the single cable connection,the correct meter mode is selected automatically when the system is calibrated. The meter illumination can also be switched off. Featured Technologies (contd.) WK2, WK3, WK4 KEYPAD CONTROLLERS AND R649 IR SENSOR RCT4 REMOTE TRANSLATOR MX134/MC206 Companion Products 0 dB -20 L O G-40 -60 -80 -90 20Hz 200Hz 2kHz 0 dB -20 L O G-40 -60 -80 -90 20Hz 200Hz 2kHz 0 dB -20 L O G-40 -60 -80 -90 20Hz 200Hz 2kHz The patented McIntosh Power Guard in the MC206 provides real-time clipping protection without affecting power output or sound quality. a.test signal b.overdriven amp without Power Guard produces SEVERE clipping c. overdriven amp with Power Guard produces minimal distortion. a b c HC1 HOME CONTROLLERTM1 OPTIONAL INTERNAL AM/FM/TUNER CR16 MULTIZONE A/V CONTROL CENTER LS320 PS112 CS350 HT5 WS320 MVP841 DVD/CD/VIDEO CD PLAYER PC3, PC4 AC POWER CONTROLLERS