Owner’s Manual MVP851 DVD Audio / Video Player Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “MLP Lossless” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. Patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. General: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Warning: To reduce risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. This unit is capable of producing high sound pressure levels. Continued exposure to high sound pressure levels can cause permanent hearing impairment or loss.
Thank You Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh MVP851 DVD Audio/ Video Player ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh. Safety Instructions ....................
Important Information and Connector Information Important Information, con’t standard CD Audio Discs that conform to the Official Compact Disc Standards which is indicated by the Symbol. It will also play most CD-R and CD-RW discs, however some recorded discs may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording. 9. CD Audio Discs recorded in the MP3 Format will playback on the MVP851 except discs that contain multi-session recordings.
Introduction and Performance Features Introduction The McIntosh MVP851 DVD Audio / Video Player offers the latest in audio/video technology to provide state of the art reproduction of digital video and audio program sources. A full complement of performance features allows the enjoyment of all the special audio and video formats available on a DVDs. Audio CDs are also reproduced with flawless realism. The advanced mechanical design of the transport ensures many years of smooth trouble free operation.
Dimensions MVP851 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MVP851. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MVP851 into cabinets. 17-1/2" 44.45cm 5 -3/8" 13.69cm Front View of the MVP851 6" 15.24cm 17" 43.18cm 4 -5/8" 11.75cm Rear View of the MVP851 13 -1/4" 33.65cm 13-1/8" 33.38cm 12" 30.48cm 3/16" 0.48cm Side View of the MVP851 4-13/16" 12.22cm 13/16" 2.06cm 9-1/16" 23.01cm 7/8" 2.
Installation Installation The MVP851 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the MVP851 when it is custom installed as outlined below. The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retained for possible future use if the MVP851 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
MVP851 Rear Panel Connections UNBALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT supplies Two Channels of Analog Audio and connects to the Analog Input of an A/V Control Center DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT sends signals to a Control Center with a D/A Converter DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT sends signals to a Control Center with a D/A Converter UNBALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT supplies Six Channels of Analog Audio and connects to the External Input of an A/V Control Center PR OUTPUT supplies the Red minus Luminance Video Signal and connects to the PR
How to Connect Control, Analog and Digital Audio How to Connect Control, Analog and Digital Audio 1. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MVP851 POWER CONTROL IN to the POWER CONTROL ACC Output jack of a McIntosh A/V Control Center. 2. Connect a Data Cable from the MVP851 DATA IN jack to the DVD DATA (11) jack on the McIntosh A/V Control Center. 3. Connect a Coaxial Cable from the MVP851 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT to the DVD Coaxial DIGITAL INPUT (F) of a McIntosh A/V Control Center. 4.
How to Connect Video and AC Power How to Connect Video and AC Power 1. Connect a S-Video Cable from the MVP851 S-VIDEO OUTPUT to the DVD S-VIDEO INPUT on a McIntosh A/V Control Center. Note: The MVP851 Video Outputs may also be connected directly to a Monitor/TV if no Video Input Switching is available in the A/V Control Center. 2. Connect a Video Cable from the MVP851 Composite VIDEO OUTPUT to the Multizone Controller V-DVD Video Input.
Front Panel Indicators, Push-Buttons and Switch Indicates the Digital Re-Master Audio Processing Circuit is On Indicates the Progressive Scan Video Processing Circuit is On Indicates the 3D Digital Dynamic Noise Reduction Video Processing Circuit is On Activates the Progressive Scan Video Processing Circuit Activates the 3D Digital Dynamic Noise Reduction Video Processing Circuit 12 Disc Tray opens to load and unload a disc Front Panel Alphanumeric and Symbol Display Activates the Digital ReMaster
Front Panel Display Indicates the Preselected Track Play Mode is active Indicates when a CD Disc (Audio or Video) is loaded Indicates the Random Play Mode is active Indicates Chapter Number of the Disc Indicates Repeat Mode is active Indicates the current MultiChannel Sound track can be down mixed to 2 Channels Indicates when a DVD-Audio Disc is loaded Indicates when the disc contains a Multi-Channel Sound Indicates Various Scrolling Text Mesages Indicates when a CDVideo Disc is loaded Indicates
Remote Control Push-Buttons Move forward or backward one chapter at a time on a DVDVideo; or one track at a time on a DVD-Audio Disc and CD Disc Use to stop disc play at any time Use to mark up to five starting points on a disc Use to temporarily stop disc play and advance a video frame at a time on a DVD Use to access the initial Settings Menu Move forward or backward through a DVD or CD Starts a disc Playing Select a different picture Angle Use to select DVD Subtitle language and turn subtitles on o
How to Operate the Remote Control How to Operate the Remote Control The Remote Control is capable of performing both basic Operating Functions and Setup Options for the MVP851 Disc Player. Note: Refer to the “How to Operate Setup Mode” and “How to Operate” Sections of this manual for more detailed information. Play With a disc loaded, press the PLAY push-button to start the disc playing. Stop Press the STOP push-button to stop disc play at any time.
How to Operate the Setup Mode Your McIntosh MVP851 has been factory configured for default operating settings that will allow you to immediately enjoy superb video and high fidelity audio from a DVD-Video. It also reproduces DVD-Audio and CDs with unparalleled sonic purity. If you wish to make changes to the factory default settings, a Setup feature is provided to customize the operating settings using On Screen Menus.
SETUP and Default Settings Setup Mode Default Settings The following listings indicate the factory default settings. Refer to the listed page number for instructions on how to change a default setting. MAIN SETTINGS FOR: Disc: Name Selection Refer to Page Audio Preference ............ English ................................ 18 Subtitle ............................ Automatic............................ 18 Menu ............................... English ................................ 19 Ratings ..............
How to Set Disc Language This is to select the Language of the Soundtrack, Subtitles, Menu Titles and DVD Menus. Note: If a disc is playing when the SETUP Push-button is depressed it will stop. When the SETUP Mode is exited the disc will resume playing. Audio Preference This selects the dialog language that will be heard when the DVD-Video Disc is played. Note: The Alternate Languages of French and Spanish may not be available on all DVD-Video Discs. 1.
SETUP, con’t that movie, unless that language is not available on that specific disc. 4. To change the setting to a specific language use the Up or Down directional Push-buttons followed by the SELECT Push-button. Note: The Subtitle Preference choice of “Other” is for use outside of North America. 5. Return to the Disc Menu by pressing the RETURN Push-button once. 6. Next continue to the MENUS Settings.
How to Set Ratings Some DVD Movie discs have encoded rating levels that allow the setting of the MVP851 to prevent children from viewing inappropriate movies in your absence. A password protected lock function, set by you, sets the rating limit for disc playback. In the example below the Rating Limit will be set to Level 3 with a password of 1234. Note: A Rating Level of 8 allows viewing of all DVD Movies and “0 Lock All” prevents any disc from being viewed.
SETUP, con’t Note: If an undesired number is entered, the CLEAR Pushbutton on the Remote Control can be used to remove it. Each press of the push-button will remove one digit at a time starting with the digit on the right side. 5. Select the Unlock Player Icon by using the Up or Down directional Push-buttons followed by the SELECT Push-button. Refer to figure 10. 6. Continue next to Change Password or exit the Setup Mode by pressing the RETURN Push-button and the MVP851 will return to normal operation.
How to Set Video Display Modes This is to select how the Video Signal is displayed on the TV/Monitor and when the Picture Still Mode is active. TV Aspect This feature allows configuring the MVP851 to match your Monitor/TV Aspect Ratio (width to height screen dimension) and/or personal preference. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the Remote Control to access the Setup Disc Menu. Refer to figure 4 on page 18 and figure 8 on page 19. 2.
SETUP, con’t will return to normal operation. Still Mode The Still Mode setting of Automatic should be satisfactory when viewing a single video frame at a time. If you encounter video picture jittering or fuzzy small text with a certain disc, select Field or Frame to correct the problem. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the Remote Control to access the Setup Disc Menu. Refer to figure 4 on page 18 and figure 8 on page 19. 2.
How to Set Audio Parameters The MVP851 allows the configuring of various audio parameters to match the number and size of Loudspeakers in the system along with the type of A/V Control Center and/ or Decoder being used. It also allows for changes to the audio during the playback of a disk. Speaker Setting This feature allows configuring the MVP851 to match the number of amplifier/loudspeaker channels available in your Audio System. 1.
SETUP, con’t ity for reproducing bass frequencies down to 35Hz within -3dB of the midrange frequencies. If a Loudspeaker can not reproduce bass frequencies down to 35Hz within -3dB of the midrange frequencies it is considered SMALL. 1. Press the Up directional Push-button twice followed by pressing the Left directional Push-button twice. The Center Channel Loudspeaker Icon will now be highlighted. 2.
How to Set Audio Parameters, con’t to one foot. The distance of the Left and Right Front Loudspeakers from the Listening/Viewing Area become the reference for measurements, as their signals are not delayed. If the Center and/or Surround Loudspeakers are closer to the Listening/Viewing Area then the Left or Right Front Loudspeakers subtract the measurement to produce a difference figure. That difference figure is what is used to set the amount of Time Delay added to that channel.
SETUP, con’t LOUDSPEAKER VOLUME LEVEL A properly setup Home Theater Surround Sound System should have all Loudspeaker levels adjusted to the same starting reference volume level in the Listening/ Viewing Area. The MVP851 includes a built-in test signal generator, which can have its output switched into each Loudspeaker automatically. The desired test signal volume levels of each Loudspeaker can be determined, in the Listening/Viewing area, either by listening or with a sound pressure meter.
How to Set Audio Parameters, con’t Note: A table on this page is provided to record the new Loudspeaker Volume Level Adjustments. 5. To exit the from the Automatic Loudspeaker Test Mode, press the SELECT Push-button. Note: Previously measured Loudspeaker Volume Levels may be re-entered manually by using the Directional and Select Push-buttons. 6. Use the Directional Push-buttons to highlight the Exit Button Icon, press the SELECT Push-button followed by the pressing the RETURN Push-button. 7.
SETUP, con’t 4. Use the Up or Down directional Push-buttons and choose the Off Button Icon followed by the SELECT Push-button. Refer to figure 36. 5. Continue next to Dolby Digital or exit the Setup Mode by pressing the RETURN Push-button and the MVP851 will return to normal operation. Dolby Digital This feature allows configuring the MVP851 to match the Digital Decoding capability of the A/V Control Center or Surround Sound Processor.
How to Set Audio Parameters, con’t 4. Use the Up or Down directional Push-buttons and choose the PCM Button Icon followed by the SELECT Push-button. Refer to figure 38. 5. Continue next to D. Range Compression or exit the Setup Mode by pressing the RETURN Push-button and the MVP851 will return to normal operation. D. Range Compression The D.
SETUP, con’t 5. Continue next to Display Settings or exit the Setup Mode by pressing the RETURN Push-button and the MVP851 will return to normal operation. How to Set the Display Settings Menu Language This selects the language of the menus that will be seen on the TV/Monitor. Note: The Alternate Languages of French and Spanish may not be available on all DVD-Video Discs when viewing their menus. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the Remote Control to access the Setup Disc Menu.
SETUP, con’t How to Set the Other Settings Demo This allows viewing of the various On-Screen Operation Icons that will be seen when the DISPLAY Push-button is pressed during disc playback. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the Remote Control to access the Setup Disc Menu. Refer to figure 4 on page 18 and figure 8 on page 19. 2. Use the Right or Left directional Push-buttons to select the Others Menu Icon Tab. Refer to figure 43B. 3. Press the SELECT Push-button. Refer to figure 44. 4.
How to Operate the MVP851 How to Operate the MVP851 Your McIntosh MVP851 has been configured for default operating settings that will allow you to immediately enjoy superb video and high fidelity audio from a DVD or CD disc. If you wish to make changes to the default settings, a Setup feature is provided to customize the operating settings using On Screen Icon Menus (refer to the Setup instructions elsewhere in this manual).
How to Operate the MVP851, con’t How to Play a Disc With a disc already loaded into the MVP851, press the PLAY Push-button on the front panel of the MVP851 or Remote Control. Refer to figures 52 and 53. Note: When a DVD Video or Audio Disc is first started, the Disc’s On-Screen Menu will usually appear allowing for the choice of selections and various Audio/Video Playback Parameters. A CD Disc will start playing the first selection on the disc. The MVP851 has a built-in Play/Resume feature.
How to Operate the MVP851, con’t by pressing the DISPLAY Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to “On Screen Icon Display” and Figure 62 on this page. 3. To stop the Rapid Frame Advance press the PLAY Push-button. Back Track/Chapter Advance back to the beginning of the Track/Chapter currently playing by momentary pressing the BACK Push-button on the MVP851. Repeated momentary presses of the BACK Push-button will allow for rapid selection of the desired previous Tracks/Chapters.
How to Operate the MVP851, con’t DVD-Video Direct Chapter Selection The MVP851 Front Panel Display indicates the Disc Chapter currently playing. An On Screen Icon also indicates the DVD Chapter Number currently being played, with the ability to select a different Chapter. Refer to figures 65 and 68. Figure 65 1. Press the DISPLAY Push-button to access the DVDVideo On Screen Icons. 2.
How to Operate the MVP851, con’t Note: Press the Right directional Push-button to highlight the Second Icon from the left, indicating the Elapsed Track Time. Use the Up or Down directional Push-buttons to select the remaining track or disc time. Access a Specific Time location on a DVD The MVP851 Front Panel and the On-Screen Displays indicate the Elapsed Time of the disc. A specific time on the disc may be accessed at any time by performing the following steps. Refer to figures 65 and 68. 1.
How to Operate the MVP851, con’t all the Tracks on a continuous basis. Refer to figures 68 and 69. 1. Press the DISPLAY Push-button twice to access the second On Screen Icon. 2. Press the Right directional Push-button to highlight the Third Icon from the left (Loop). 3. Press the Up or Down directional Push-buttons to select the desired Repeat Mode A (All the Track) or T (Track Repeat). Note: A scrolling text message of the repeat mode status will appear on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. 4.
How to Operate the MVP851, con’t DVD-Video Angle Preference Certain DVDs are encoded with more than one video picture viewing angle. This allows changing the viewing angle on discs that have the multiple angle feature. Refer to figures 71 and 72. 1. Press the DISPLAY Push-button once to access the first On Screen Icon. 2. Press the Right directional Push-button to highlight the sixth Icon from the left (Camera) and up/down arrows will appear on the icon. 3.
How to Operate the MVP851, con’t 4. To cancel the Random Playback of All Groups, press the STOP Push-button twice followed by pressing the PLAY MODE Push-button once. Program Playback of Specific Group(s) and/or Track(s): 1. Press the PLAY MODE Push-button twice to access the Program Play Mode. Refer to figure 75. Note: The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate “P” and a flashing “1”. 2.
How to Operate the MVP851, con’t 11. In a similar manner enter any selection additions to the remaining six Program Lines. Refer to figure 80. 12. Start the Program Play Mode by pressing the Right directional Push-button to highlight the PLAY Button Icon and press the SELECT Pushbutton to start the Program Playback. Figure 78 Note: An entire Playback Program may be Cleared from memory.
How to Operate the MVP851, con’t and select the highlighted CLEAR Button Icon, then press the SELECT Push-button. Pressing the Left directional Push-button will return to a Program Entry Line. 4. Press the SELECT Push-button to enter the Track choice into memory and Program Line 2 will be highlighted. Note: The playback time for the First Program Line will appear in the Time Column. 5. Press the Up or Down directional Push-buttons to select the desired Track Number on the disc. 6.
How to Operate the MVP851, con’t Digital Re-Master Processing The optional Digital Re-Mastering Enhancement Circuitry in the MVP851 can improve the sound quality from Audio CDs by extending the frequency response beyond 20kHz. There are three different settings for the Digital Re-Mastering. Digital Re-Mastering Setting 1 is intended to improve the Sound of Pop and Rock Music, Setting 2 for Jazz types of Music and Setting 3 for Classical Music.
How to Operate the MVP851, con’t 1. Press the DISPLAY Push-button twice to access the second On Screen Icon. 2. Press the Up directional Push-button to select the Digital Picture Mode. 3. Press the Right directional Push-button to highlight the Icon to the right (Monitor) and up/down arrows will appear on the icon. 4. Press the Up or Down directional Push-buttons to select U1. Refer to figure 89. Figure 89 5. Use the Right directional Push-button to highlight the Icon of the desired video adjustment.
How to Operate the MVP851, con’t Down directional Push-buttons to select U3. Refer to figure 99. Figure 99 4. Press the Up or Down directional Push-buttons to select U1 and then press the Right directional Pushbutton to highlight the Number in the “U” Icon and up/ down arrows will appear on the icon. Press the Up or Down directional Push-buttons to select U4. Refer to figure 104. 5. Use the Right directional Push-button to highlight the Icon of the desired video adjustment.
Specifications Audio Specifications Number of Channels 2 and 5.1 Output level 2.0Vrms Balanced (2 channel Output) 2.0Vrms Unbalanced (2 channel Output and 5.1 Channels) Output Impedance 600 ohms Balanced (2 channel Output) 600 ohms Unbalanced (2 channel Output and 5.
Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. It is very important that the four plastic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do this will result in shipping damage. Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition.
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