Owner`s manual

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Performance Features
Introduction
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• Balanced Inputs and Outputs
Two pairs of Balanced high level Inputs and an eight chan-
nel Balanced Output are provided.
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• Moving Magnet Phono Input
There is a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving Magnet
Cartridges.
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• On-Screen and Multifunction Fluorescent Displays
A comprehensive On-Screen Display capability makes it
easy to perform setup adjustments using the Remote Con-
trol. The front panel display indicates volume levels, tuner
functions, input selection, operating mode and setup func-
tions.
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• Automatic Mode Switching with Auto Memory
The MX136 Automatically Switches Operating Modes ac-
cording to the input signal. Zone A will memorize the Pre-
ferred Mode settings last used for each input.
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• Separate Listen and Record Input Selection
The 12 Analog A/V Inputs can be retitled for any desired
signal sources. Any unused input can be “turned off” so the
input selector will skip over it. All six digital inputs can be
assigned to any A/V signal source for Zone A. Separate
Record and Listen Circuits allow recording of one program
source while listening to another.
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• Latest in Digital Audio Processing
The MX136 incorporates the latest technology in digital
multi-channel processing, including Dolby Digital EX, Pro
Logic IIx, DTS-ES and NEO:6.
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• LED Channel Status Indicators
The MX136 includes twenty-four LEDs on the front panel
to indicate what type of operating signals are being re-
ceived, signal processing mode and the output format cho-
sen.
Introduction and Performance Features
Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh stan-
dards of excellence in the MX136 A/V Control Center as
the heart of your Home Theater System. The MX136 pro-
vides superior eight channel reproduction with the latest in
digital decoding combined with complete audio and video
switching. The McIntosh MX136 sets new standards for
accuracy in a Home Theater System.
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Pure Stereo Outputs
When the Stereo Mode of Operation is selected for an ana-
log source the signal is amplified with no digital processing
placed in the signal path.
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• Adjustable Channel Level and Time Delay
A built-in test signal generator allows all eight channels to
be calibrated for precise volume levels with either automatic
or manual channel switching and can be adjusted for time
delay to compensate for different distances from each Loud-
speaker to the listening area.
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• Digitally Controlled Volume and Tone Controls
A Precision Tracking Volume Control adjusts all eight chan-
nels with tracking accuracy better than 0.5dB. Digitally
controlled bass, treble and loudness analog circuits provide
a wide range of tone shaping with no loss in traditional
McIntosh sonic excellence.
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• HDMI Video Switching with Digital Video Processing
There are four HDMI Inputs and any Composite Video, S-
Video, Component Video Input can be Up-Converted to a
Component Video Signal and Digital Video Signal with the
built-in Digital Video Processing Circuitry.
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• External Eight Channel Input
An external eight channel signal processor can be connected
to these inputs as well as a DVD-Audio Player or Super
Audio Disc Player with a built-in processor.
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• Dual Zone
The MX136 has the built-in ability to control a separate re-
mote audio/video zone with program selection independent
of Zone A, using a dedicated power amplifier and speakers.
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• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
The Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished by the
combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers
and Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). This provides uniform
Front Panel Illumination, together with the extra long life of
the LEDs.
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• Glass Front Panel
The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel en-
sures the pristine beauty of the MX136 will be retained for
many years.