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 U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION - Invisible Laser Radiation when open. DO NOT stare into the beam or view directly with optical instruments.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Thank You Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh MVP861 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 8. CD Audio Discs recorded in the MP3 Format will playback on the MVP861 except discs that contain multi-session recordings. The MP3 Digital Signal is decoded to analog audio by the internal circuitry and is available at the Audio Outputs. A PCM version of the decoded MP3 Signal is available at the Digital Audio Outputs. 9.
Introduction and Performance Features Introduction The McIntosh MVP861 Audio Video Player offers the latest in audio/video technology, providing state of the art reproduction of digital video and audio program sources. A full complement of performance features allows for the enjoyment of the special audio and video formats available on 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 MVP861 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MVP861. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MVP861 into cabinets. 17-1/2" 44.45cm 5-3/8" 13.69cm Front View of the MVP861 6" 15.24cm 17" 43.18cm 4-5/8" 11.75cm Rear View of the MVP861 13-1/4" 33.65cm 13-1/8" 33.38cm 12" 30.48cm 3/16" 0.48cm Side View of the MVP861 4-13/16" 12.22cm 13/16" 2.06cm 9-1/16" 23.01cm 7/8" 2.
Installation Installation The MVP861 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 MVP861 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 MVP861 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice.
Rear Panel Connections UNBALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT supplies Six Channels of Analog Audio and connects to the External Input of an A/V Control Center VIDEO OUTPUT supplies video signals to connect to a Composite Input of an A/V Control Center or other video component S-VIDEO OUTPUT supplies video signals to connect to a S Input of an A/V Control Center or other video component DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT sends signals to a Control Center with a D/A Converter or a decoder UNBALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT supplies Tw
How to Connect Control, Analog and Digital Audio How to Connect Control, Analog and Digital Audio 1. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MVP861 POWER CONTROL IN to the POWER CONTROL ACC Output jack of a McIntosh A/V Control Center. 2. Connect a Data Cable from the MVP861 DATA IN jack to the DVD DATA jack on the McIntosh A/V Control Center. 3. Connect a Coaxial Cable from the MVP861 DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL OUTPUT to the DVD Coaxial DIGITAL INPUT of a McIntosh A/V Control Center.
How to Connect Video and AC Power How to Connect Video and AC Power 1. Connect a S-Video Cable from the MVP861 S-VIDEO OUTPUT to the DVD S-VIDEO INPUT on a McIntosh A/V Control Center. Note: The MVP861 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 MVP861 Composite VIDEO OUTPUT to the Multizone Controller V-DVD Video Input.
Front Panel Indicators, Push-Buttons and Switch Disc Tray opens to load and unload a disc Indicates when a Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) is loaded or playing back Front Panel Alphanumeric and Symbol Display Selects the SACD Mutlichannel Audio Tracks, SACD Stereo Audio Tracks or CD Audio Tracks from a hybrid disc Move rapidly forward through a disc during playback Move rapidly backward through a disc during playback 12 IR Sensor receives commands from a Remote Control Move forward one track/chapte
Front Panel Display Indicates the type of disc loaded; CD, CD-Video, DVD, DVD-Audio, or DVD-Video Indicates when the two digits below are displaying the Group or Title Number Indicates the current MultiChannel Sound track can be down mixed to 2 Channels Indicates the type of Digital Signal being decoded by the MVP861; which includes DTS, Dolby Digital, Packed Pulse Code Modulation (PCM), Linear PCM, MPEG and MP3.
Remote Control Push-Buttons Use to select NTSC (North America) or PAL (Europe) video output format Use to change the brightness of the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display from bright to off Use to access the standard or one of five preset user defined video settings Access any numbered operating function Use to toggle the power On and Off to the MVP861 Use to access the initial Settings Menu Use to switch power On and Off to the MVP861 Use to Clear the last programmed track Press to select between various
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 MVP861 Disc Player. Notes: Refer to the “How to Operate” and “How to Operate Setup Mode” Sections of this manual for additional information using this Remote Control. The NTSC/PAL, PIC ADJ, SETUP, DIM, and POWER ON/OFF pushbuttons will only send their commands to the MVP861 after the push-button is released.
How to Operate the Setup Mode Your McIntosh MVP861 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, SACDs 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. 5.
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 Dialog ............................. English ................................ 18 Subtitle ............................ Off ....................................... 18 Disc Menu ...................... English ................................
How to Set Disc Language This is to select the Language of the Soundtrack, Subtitles, and Disc Menus. Dialog This selects the dialog language that will be heard when the DVD Disc is played. Note: The Alternate Languages of French and Spanish may not be available on all DVD Discs. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the supplied Remote Control to access the On-Screen Disc Setup Menu. Refer to figures 4 and 7.
SETUP, con’t 3. The Subtitle Preference Menu will now appear on the screen with the default selection of Off. To change to Subtitle On select the desired language use the Up or Down directional Push-buttons followed by the SELECT Push-button. Refer to figure 5. Notes: The title of the icon button-bar will change color from yellow (the cursor color) to green indicating the selected item. The choice of “Others” is for use outside of North America. 4.
How to Set the OSD (On Screen Display) OSD Language This selects the language of the on screen menus that will be seen on the TV/Monitor. To change from English to another language perform the following steps: Note: The Alternate Languages of French and Spanish may not be available on all DVD Discs when viewing their menus. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the supplied Remote Control to access the On-Screen Disc Setup Menu.
SETUP, con’t 3. To change the blue background setting to another color use the Up or Down directional Push-buttons followed by the SELECT Push-button. Note: The title of the icon button-bar will change color from yellow (the cursor color) to green indicating the selected item. 4. Return to the OSD Setup Menu by pressing the Up directional Push-button. 5. Next continue to the VIDEO Settings.
How to Set the Video TV Aspect This selects the proper display ratio of height and width to match the TV/Monitor connected to the MVP861. To change from the default setting of Wide (16:9) perform the following steps: 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the Remote Control to access the On-Screen Disc Setup Menu. Then press the Right directional Push-button to select the Video Setup Menu Icon Tab. Refer to figure 12.
SETUP, con’t Note: If there is a Disc playing in the MVP861 press the STOP Push-button twice before pressing the SETUP Push-button. 2. Use the Down directional Push-button followed by the SELECT Push-button on the Remote Control to select the TV TYPE Menu. Refer to figure 17. 3. To change from the default setting use the Up or Down directional Push-buttons followed by the SELECT Push-button.
How to Set the Video, con’t TV/Monitor. In order to view the Progressive Scan Video Output of the MVP861, the TV/ Monitor connected to it must be capable of displaying a Progressive Picture and setup to display the Progressive Signal. 3. To change from the Interlaced to Progressive Scan setting use the Up or Down directional Push-buttons followed by the SELECT Push-button. Notes: The title of the icon button-bar will change color from yellow (the cursor color) to green indicating the selected item.
SETUP, con’t Note: The title of the icon button-bar will change color from yellow (the cursor color) to green indicating the selected item. 4. Return to the Video Setup Menu by pressing the Up directional Push-button. 5. Next continue to the BLACK LEVEL Settings. If no other changes are to be made in Setup Mode at this time, exit by pressing the Down directional Pushbutton to select the EXIT SETUP menu choice followed by the SELECT Push-button and the MVP861 will return to normal operation.
How to Set the Video, con’t Progressive Mode In order to produce the best possible picture quality during video playback of very dark scenes, the MVP861 has an alternate Progessive Scan Video 2 Mode. To change from the default Progressive Scan Mode 1 setting perform the following steps: Note: The MVP861 needs to be in the Progressive Scan Mode and the Monitor/TV connected to the Component Video Outputs Jacks. 1.
SETUP, con’t How to Set the Audio Audio Channel The MVP861 allows the configuring of various audio parameters to match the number, size and distance of Loudspeakers in the system. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the supplied Remote Control to access the On-Screen Disc Setup Menu. Then press the Right directional Push-button to select the Audio Setup Menu Icon Tab. Refer to figure 23. Note: If there is a Disc playing in the MVP861 press the STOP Push-button twice before pressing the SETUP Push-button. 2.
How to Set the Audio Center and Surround Loudspeaker will automatically switch to small with the Large Menu Setting grayed out. The Subwoofer setting will switch On with the Off Menu Setting grayed out. 3. Use the Down directional Push-button to select FILTER followed by using the Down directional Pushbutton to select On or Off. When the Off position is selected the previously set Loudspeaker Size for the Front, Center and Surround will all change to the Large setting.
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How to Set the Audio, con’t Delay Time is measured in feet. The delays can be adjusted from 1 foot to 25 feet in one foot increments for each Loudspeaker. Note: Before performing the Delay Time adjustments, you must first have completed the Loudspeaker Size and Level adjustments. 1. Measure the distances of the Loudspeakers used in the Home Theater System, from the Listening/ Viewing Area to each Loudspeaker to within the nearest foot. 2.
SETUP, con’t Super Audio CD The MVP861 allows the for establishing which sound format (disc layer) is choosen when a hybrid Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) is played back. The default setting is for SACD Multichannel Audio Tracks; to change from the Multichannel Setting perform the following: 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the supplied Remote Control to access the On-Screen Disc Setup Menu. Then press the Right directional Push-button to select the Audio Setup Menu Icon Tab. Refer to figure 38.
How to Set the Audio, con’t 2. To change from the default setting of Normal to PCM use the Up or Down directional Push-buttons to select DIGITAL OUT followed by the SELECT Pushbutton. Refer to figure 40 on page 31. Notes: The title of the icon button-bar will change color from yellow (the cursor color) to green indicating the selected item. 3. Return to the Audio Setup Menu by pressing the Up directional Push-button. 4. Next continue to the LPCM (44.1kHz/48kHz) Menu.
SETUP, con’t 4. Next continue to the BASS ENHANCER (2 channel) Menu. If no other changes are to be made in Setup Mode at this time, exit by pressing the Down directional Push-button to select the EXIT SETUP menu choice followed by the SELECT Push-button and the MVP861 will return to normal operation. Note: The SETUP Push-button may be also pressed to exit the setup mode.
How to Set the Ratings Rating Level Some DVD Movie discs have encoded rating levels that allow setting the MVP861 to prevent children from viewing inappropriate movies in your absence. A password protected lock function, set by you, determines the rating limit for disc playback. In the example below the default setting of No Limit Rating Level will be changed to Level 3. Note: A Rating Level of 8 allows viewing of all DVD Movies and a Level of 1 plays movies suitable for children.
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How to Set the Ratings, con’t Password The Password of 0000 used in the previous Rating Level example or any other previously entered password may be changed at any time. To change the current password perform the following steps: 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the supplied Remote Control to access the On-Screen Disc Setup Menu. Then press the Right directional Push-button to select the Ratings Setup Menu Icon Tab. Refer to figure 44.
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How to Set the Other Setup Player Mode Some DVD-Audio Discs offer additional different playback features such as viewing photo gallery, song lyrics and/or videos. Depending on the disc, some of features may only be available when the MVP861 Player Mode is set to the Video Mode. To change from the default setting of Audio Player Mode to Video Player Mode, perform the following steps: 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the supplied Remote Control to access the On-Screen Disc Setup Menu.
SETUP, con’t 3. To change from the default setting of OFF use the Up or Down directional Push-buttons to select ON followed by the SELECT Push-button. Note: The title of the icon button-bar will change color from yellow (the cursor color) to green indicating the selected item. 4. Return to the Other Setup Menu by pressing the Up directional Push-button. 5. Next continue to the COMPRESSION Settings.
How to Set the Other Setup Auto Power Mode The MVP861 has a feature to switch itself Off 30 minutes after a disc has stopped playing (the stop mode). To activate the Auto Power Mode feature perform the following steps: 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the supplied Remote Control to access the On-Screen Disc Setup Menu. Then press the Right directional Push-button to select the “etc. Setup Menu Icon Tab”. Refer to figure 55.
SETUP, con’t 3. To change from the default setting of 5 seconds use the Up or Down directional Push-buttons to select the desired time followed by the SELECT Push-button. Note: The title of the icon button-bar will change color from yellow (the cursor color) to green indicating the selected item. 4. Return to the Other Setup Menu by pressing the Up directional Push-button. 5.
How to Operate the MVP861 Your McIntosh MVP861 has been configured for default operating settings that will allow you to immediately enjoy superb video and high fidelity audio from a DVD, SACD 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 Menus (refer to the Setup instructions in this manual). Most operations that can be performed with the Front Panel Push-buttons can also be performed with the Remote Control.
How to Operate the MVP861 How to Play a SACD Disc With a disc already loaded into the MVP861, press the PLAY Push-button on the Front Panel of the MVP861 or Remote Control. The Disc will start playing the first selection of the Figure 68 SACD Layer; this could be either the Multichannel Tracks or 2- Channel Tracks depending on the Figure 69 disc contents.
How to Operate the MVP861, con’t 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 momentarily pressing of the BACK Push-button on the MVP861. Repeated momentary presses of the BACK Push-button will allow for rapid selection of the desired previous Tracks/Chapters. Refer to figure 79. Next Track/Chapter For each momentary press of the NEXT Push-button the MVP861 will advance to the next Track/Chapter.
How to Operate the MVP861, con’t Once the On-Screen Icon appears, changes to items such as the Track Playing, the Chapter Playing, the Group Playing, the Elapsed Time into the disc or the Audio Mode, etc. may be accomplished. The highlighted item or another item can be selected by using the DIRECTIONAL, SELECT AND NUMERIC Push-buttons on the Remote Control. After the desired changes have been made, the last press of the DISP/TIME, AUDIO or SEARCH Push-button will switch off the On-Screen Icon. 2.
How to Operate the MVP861, con’t How to Set and Activate Markers This feature allows establishing up to five different starting places on a disc where playback can start, other than at the beginning of the disc. 1. Press the MRKR (Marker) Push-button and the Marker On-Screen Icon will appear. Refer to figures 80 and 87. 2. Press the SELECT Push-button to enter the first starting location. The highlighted “X” on the left side will change to a number 1. 3.
How to Operate the MVP861, con’t 2. Press the RPT (Repeat) Push-button once to activate the Track Repeat (1); press the RPT Push-button twice to activate the Group Repeat (All). Refer to the OnScreen Text Message. 3. To cancel the previously selected Repeat Mode, press the RPT (Repeat) Push-button until the On-Screen Text Message indicates “REPEAT Off” or the word “REPEAT” in the lower right hand corner of the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display is extinguished.
How to Operate the MVP861, con’t Audio Disc Program Playback Mode This feature allows for the playback of pre-selected Groups and/or Tracks of a DVD-Audio, SACD and CD Discs in the desired order. In the example below, a DVD-Audio Disc is programmed to play Group 2/Track 5 followed by Group 1/Track 2. Notes: 1.The MVP861 must be in full STOP Mode (two presses of the STOP Push-button) with the Disc TOC (Table of Contents) read before the Program Playback Mode Feature can be activated. 2.
How to Operate the MVP861, con’t Figure 93 4. To start playback of the just entered program press the PLAY Push-button. The Repeat Mode can be activated to provide continuous playback of the Programmed Selections. Refer to figure 94. Note: To momentarily stop playback press either the Pause Push-button or the STOP Pushbutton once. To resume Program Playback press the PLAY Pushbutton. Figure 94 5.
How to Operate the MVP861, con’t MP3 Audio CD, JPEG Photo CDs and Video CD Playback The MVP861 has the ability of playing back special types of disc formats that are created primarily on a computer. The ability to successfully playback these discs on the MVP861 Player is depend upon using the correct hardware and software. Please refer to maker of the computer and software publisher to insure proper results.
How to Operate the MVP861, con’t JPEG Photo CDs The MVP861 will display the Folder Structure and Photos from a CD Disc with JPEG file format. To view a JPEG Photo disc perform the following steps: 1. Load a JPEG Disc into the MVP861, about 5 to 20 seconds later a Disc Information On-screen Icon will appear on the Monitor/TV indicating the Folder/Photo Organization of the Disc. Refer to figures 98, 99 and 100. 2.
How to Operate the MVP861, con’t Video Settings A MVP861 option allows the adjustment of various video parameters, not unlike what can be adjusted on a TV/Monitor. These custom adjustments can be stored into one of five memory locations. To enter custom settings perform the following steps: 1. Press the PICADJ (Picture Adjustment) Push-button to access the On Screen Icon. Refer to figure 101. Note: The STD (Standard) is the default setting for the various picture adjustments. 2.
How to Operate the MVP861, con’t Figure 104 Figure 107 Figure 105 Figure 108 Figure 106 Figure 109 53
Audio Specifications Number of Channels 2 and 5.1 S-Video C Output Level 0.286Vp-p (75 OHM) (NTSC) Output level 2.0Vrms Balanced (2 channel Output) 2.0Vrms Unbalanced (2 channel Output and 5.1 Channels) Video Output Level 1Vp-p (75 OHM) 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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