Owner`s manual

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The McIntosh MX136 has been factory configured for de-
fault operating settings that will allow immediate enjoyment
of superb video and high fidelity audio without the need for
further adjustments. If you wish to make changes to the fac-
tory default settings refer to the SETUP Section of this
Owner’s Manual.
Power On and Off
Press the POWER switch to ON, the Red Indicator above
the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the
MX136 is in Standby Mode and the title MX-136 will ap-
pear on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display for approxi-
mately two seconds. To Switch-On the MX136 press the
STANDBY/ON Push-button. During the circuitry initializa-
tion period (approximately four seconds) after turn-on, the
Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will first indicate the
word MUTE (Audio Outputs will be muted). Refer to fig-
ures 30 and 31.
Note: For normal operation, turn the MX136 On and Off
with the Standby/On Push-button. You may also turn
On the MX136 by simply pressing the ON Push-button
on the Remote Control. If the A/V System Controller is
not going to be used for an extended period of time,
How to Operate the MX136
turn Off all AC Power with the Power Switch. If the
MX136 is in the Standby Mode and is connected to a
McIntosh Audio/Video Multizone Control System
Controller, the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will
indicate REMOTE ZONE when any Zone of the
Controller is switched On.
Input Selection
The INPUT A Selector Switch selects the program signal
source for Zone A and is indicated on the right side of the
Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. The INPUT B Selector
Switch selects the program signal source for Zone B and the
VCR outputs with the selected source indicated on the left
side of the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. Refer to fig-
ure 32. The Selection of the source inputs for Zone A may
also be accomplished by pressing the appropriate push-but-
ton on the Remote Control.
Note: If the “RC Digital Toggle” feature in setup has been
set to On, an additional press of the source selection
push-button on the Remote Control will allow selection
of either the Digital or Analog Signal Source for that
assigned input. Refer to page 39 for additional
information.
Volume Control
Adjust the VOLUME Control to select the desired level in
Zone A (Listen). The Volume Control adjusts all eight chan-
nels simultaneously, and level is indicated from 0 to 99 in
the center of the front panel display. Zone B is not affected
by the front panel VOLUME Control. Zone B (Record) vol-
ume level is adjusted only in Zone B with a Remote Control
or Keypad.
Figure 32
Figure 30
Figure 31
How to Operate the MX136