Audio Video Player Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “MLP Lossless” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI long and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 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 MVP871 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 visual and 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 ..............
General Information and Disc Information General Information 1. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MVP871 Audio Video Player. 2. If the MVP871 will be connected to a TV/Monitor using the Component Video connections, please refer to the Setup Section entitled “Component Video Out” on page 27 of this Owner’s Manual for important information. 3.
Disc Information, Connector and Cable Information Disc Information Connector and Cable Information 1. Compact Discs that are not round (e.g. Novelty discs with octagonal or heart shapes) will not play properly in the MVP871 and should not be tried, as possible damage may occur. 2. The MVP871 Audio Video Player is designed to play all standard CD Audio Discs that conform to the Official Compact Disc Standards which is indicated by the Symbol . 3.
Introduction and Performance Features Introduction The McIntosh MVP871 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 DVDs. SACD, DVD Audio, Audio CDs, special audio and special video formats are all reproduced with flawless realism. The advanced mechanical design of the transport ensures many years of smooth trouble free operation.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MVP871. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MVP871 into cabinets. 17-1/2" 44.45cm 5-3/8" 13.69cm Front View of the MVP871 6" 15.24cm 17" 43.18cm 4-5/8" 11.75cm Rear View of the MVP871 13-1/4" 33.65cm 15-7/8" 40.32cm 14-1/2" 36.83cm Side View of the MVP871 3/16" 0.48cm 13/16" 2.06cm 2" 5.08cm 8 10-1/2" 26.67cm 1-15/16" 4.92cm 4-13/16" 12.
Installation Installation The MVP871 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the MVP871 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 MVP871 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
Rear Panel Connections OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT sends signals to a Control Center with a D/A Converter or a decoder COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT sends signals to a Control Center with a D/A Converter or a decoder UNBALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT supplies Two Channels of Analog Audio and connects to the Analog Input of an A/V Control Center UNBALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS supply Six Channels of analog audio and connects to the External Input of an A/V Control Center 10 Y OUTPUT connects to the Y Component Input of
How to Connect Control, Analog and Digital Audio How to Connect Control, Analog and Digital Audio 1. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MVP871 POWER CONTROL IN to the POWER CONTROL ACC Output jack of a McIntosh A/V Control Center. 2. Connect a Data Cable from the MVP871 DATA IN jack to the DVD DATA jack on the McIntosh A/V Control Center. 3. Connect a Coaxial Cable from the MVP871 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 component video cables between the MVP871 and the McIntosh A/V Control Center as follows: Note: The MVP871’s default setting for the Component Video Output Signal is Progressive Scan. Before connecting AC Power to the MVP871, please refer to the Setup Section entitled “Component Video Out” on page 27 of this Owner’s Manual for important information. A.
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Front Panel Displays and Push-buttons Selects the video signal output resolution at the HDMI Output Disc Tray opens to load and unload a disc Selects the video signal output at the HDMI Output Selects the SACD or CD Audio Layer from a hybrid disc Move rapidly backward through a track during playback 14 IR Sensor receives commands from a Remote Control Move rapidly forward through a track during playback Move forwards one track/chapter at a time Move backwards one track/chapter at a time Front Pan
Front Panel Information Display Indicates the type of disc loaded; CD, CDVideo, DVD, DVDAudio, or DVD-Video Indicates when the Play Mode is active Indicates the Repeat Mode selected; Repeat All, Repeat 1Track or Repeat from point A to point B on the disc Indicates when the Pause Mode is active Indicates the Source Video Signal Type; F for Film based, V for Video based or G for Graphic based Indicates when the two digits below are displaying the Group or Title Number Indicates when the two digits belo
Remote Control Push-Buttons Use to select NTSC or PAL video output format Use to change the brightness of the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display from bright to off Use to toggle the power On and Off to the MVP871 Use to access the Setup Menu Use to access the standard or one of five preset user defined video settings Use to switch power On and Off to the MVP871 Access any numbered operating function Use to Clear the last programmed track To access Track Numbers on CDs and DVD-Audio Discs greater than 10
How to use the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control The Remote Control is capable of performing both basic Operating Functions and Setup Options for the MVP871 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. Play With a disc loaded, press the PLAY push-button to start the disc playing. Stop Press the STOP Push-button once to stop disc playback.
How to Operate the Setup Mode Your McIntosh MVP871 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 the On Screen Display (OSD) 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: Language Setup: Name Selection Refer to Page Dialog.................................. English .......................................20 Subtitle ................................ Off ..............................................20 Disc Menu ........................... English ..............
Language Setup This is to select the Language of the Soundtrack, Subtitles, Disc Menus and On Screen Display (OSD). Dialog This selects the dialog language that will be heard when the DVD Disc is played. Note: The Alternate Languages of French, Spanish and others may not be available on all DVD Discs. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the supplied Remote Control to access the Language Setup Menu. Refer to figures 4 and 5.
SETUP, con’t Digital Interface Setup Note: The title of the icon button-bar will change color from yellow (the cursor color) to blue indicating the selected item. 4. Return to the Language Setup Menu by pressing the Left followed by the Up directional Push-buttons. 5. Next continue to the OSD LANGUAGE Settings. If no other changes are to be made in Setup Mode at this time, exit by pressing the RTRN (Return) Push-button. Note: The SETUP Push-button may be also pressed to exit the setup mode.
Digital Interface Setup, con’t 4. Return to the Video Setup Menu by pressing the Left followed by the Up directional Push-buttons. 5. Next continue to the AUDIO SETUP Settings. If no other changes are to be made in Setup Mode at this time, exit by pressing the RTRN (Return) Push-button. Note: The SETUP Push-button may also be pressed to exit the setup mode.
SETUP, con’t 35Hz within -3dB of the midrange frequencies it is considered SMALL. 1. Use the Up or Down directional Push-button to select SPEAKER CONFIGURATION followed by pressing the SELECT Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figures 11 and 12. 2. Press the Down directional Pushbutton and then press the Right directional Push-button followed by the Up or Down directional Figure 12 Push-button to select Large or Small Loudspeaker Size for the Front Loudspeakers connected in the system.
Digital Interface Setup, con’t to the next Loudspeaker three seconds after user adjustments have stopped. Refer to figure 16 if the Automatic Mode will be used. 3. Use the Down directional Push-button to select the different Louspeakers and the Right or Left directional Push-buttons to adjust the Loudspeaker Volume Level to match the Figure 16 volume level of the other Loudspeakers. This may take several cycles through all the Loudspeakers to achive the desired results.
SETUP, con’t Note: The SETUP Push-button may also be pressed to exit the setup mode. Auto Format TV/Monitors with Fixed Pixel Display, such as DLP, LCD, LiCos and Plasma all have native resolution that all incoming video signals are converted to. The MVP871 allows for both manual and automatic selection of video resolution. The default setting PANEL RES. will output the Digital Video signal at the native resolution of the TV/Monitor. The MAX RES.
Video Setup TV Aspect This selects the proper display ratio of height and width to match the TV/Monitor connected to the MVP871. 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 Language On-Screen Setup Menu. Then press the Right directional Push-button to select the Video Setup Menu Icon Tab. Refer to figure 23. (4:3 PS) Conventional Screen Mode with Pan and Scan Format refer to figure 25.
SETUP, con’t press the Right directional Push-button to select the Video Menu Icon Tab. Refer to figure 24. Note: If there is a Disc playing in the MVP871 press the STOP Push-button twice before pressing the SETUP Push-button. 2. Use the Down directional Push-button on the Remote Control to select the TV TYPE Menu. Refer to figure 29. 3.
Video Setup, con’t 4. Return to the Video Setup Menu by pressing the Left followed by the Up directional Push-buttons. 5. Next continue to the AUDIO/VIDEO SYNC Settings. If no other changes are to be made in Setup Mode at this time, exit by pressing the RTRN (Return) Pushbutton. Note: The SETUP Push-button may also be pressed to exit the setup mode.
SETUP, con’t Note: The title of the icon buttonbar will change color from yellow (the cursor Figure 33 color) to blue indicating the selected item. 4. Return to the Video Setup Menu by pressing the Left followed by the Up directional Push-buttons. 5. Next continue to the PROGRESSIVE MODE Settings. If no other changes are to be made in Setup Mode at this time, exit by pressing the RTRN (Return) Pushbutton. Note: The SETUP Push-button may also be pressed to exit the setup mode.
4. Return to the Video Setup Menu by pressing the Left followed by the Up directional Push-buttons. 5. Next continue to the AUDIO SETUP Settings. If no other changes are to be made in Setup Mode at this time, exit by pressing the RTRN (Return) Push-button. Note: The SETUP Push-button may also be pressed to exit the setup mode. Audio Setup The MVP871 has built in Digital Audio to Analog Audio Decoding Circuitry for the various Digital Audio Formats used on todays CD and DVD Discs.
SETUP, con’t Loudspeaker capability 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. Use the Up or Down directional Push-button to select SPEAKER CONFIGURATION followed by pressing the SELECT Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figure 39. 2.
How to Set the Audio, con’t In the Automatic Mode, the MVP871 will switch to the SW+10dB next LoudFigure 44 speaker three seconds after user adjustments have stopped. Refer to figure 44 if the Automatic Mode will be used. 3. Use the Down directional Push-button to select the different Loudspeakers and the Right or Left directional Push-buttons to adjust the Loudspeaker Volume Level to match the volume level of the other Loudspeakers.
SETUP, con’t 6. When all the Loudspeaker distances are entered, press the RTRN (Return) Push-button twice to return to the Digital Interface Setup. 7. Next continue to the DIGIT OUTPUT Settings. If no other changes are to be made in Setup Mode at this time, exit by pressing the RTRN (Return) Push-button. Note: The SETUP Push-button may be also pressed to exit the setup mode.
How to Set the Audio, con’t 2. Use the Down directional Push-button followed by the Right directional Push-button on the Remote Control to select SOURCE DIRECT. Refer to figure 51. 3. Use the Right directional Push-button followed by the Up or Down direcFigure 51 tional Push-buttons to select either the 50kHz or 100kHz setting. Then press the SELECT Push-button. 4. Next continue to the BASS ENHANCER Setup Menu item.
SETUP, con’t How to Set the Ratings Rating Level Some DVD Movie discs have encoded rating levels that allow setting the MVP871 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.
How to Set the Ratings 4. Again, using the NUMERIC Push-buttons on the Remote Control enter the new password to confirm it. Then press the SELECT Pushbutton. Refer to Figure 59 figure 60. 5. Press the SELECT Pushbutton. 6. Return to the Ratings Menu by pressing the Up directional Push-button. 7. Next continue to the REGFigure 60 ISTRATION Menu.
SETUP, con’t 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 MVP871 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 Language Setup Menu.
How to Set the Other Setup Control to access the On-Screen Language Setup Menu. Then press the Right directional Push-button to select the OTHER Setup Menu Icon Tab. Note: If there is a Disc playing in the MVP871 press the STOP Push-button twice before pressing the SETUP Push-button. 2. Use the Down directional Push-button on the Remote Control to select the WALL PAPER Menu. Refer to figure 67. 3.
SETUP, con’t 5. Next continue to the SLIDE SHOW Settings. If no other changes are to be made in Setup Mode at this time, exit by pressing the RTRN (Return) Push-button. Figure 69 Note: The SETUP Push-button may be also pressed to exit the setup mode. Slide Show The MVP871 has a feature to view photos from a disc and the interval time between photos is adjustable from 5 to 15 seconds. To change the interval time perform the following steps: 1.
How to Operate the MVP871 to play without pressing the PLAY Push-button. When a SACD or CD disc is in the tray, the disc’s Table of Contents (number of tracks and total playing time) will be indicated on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. Press the PLAY Push-button for playback of a CD. Your McIntosh MVP871 has been configured for default operating settings that will allow you to immediately enjoy superb video and high fidelity audio from a wide variety of discs.
How to Operate the MVP871 How to Play a SACD Disc With a disc already loaded into the MVP871, press the PLAY Push-button on the Front Panel of the MVP871 or Remote Control. The Disc will start playing the first selection of the SACD Layer; this could be either the Multichannel Tracks or 2- Channel Tracks depending on the disc contents.
How to Operate the MVP871, con’t On Screen Icon Display There are On-Screen Icons available to indicate the current audio transport operating conditions and some also provide the ability to make changes to the disc currently being played. These On-Screen Icons are accessible by pressing the DISP/TIME, AUDIO or SEARCH Push-button on the supplied Remote Control. For each of the disc types played there is at least one On-Screen Icon.
How to Operate the MVP871, con’t rectional Push-buttons to highlight the second dot from the end of the left side. Press the SELECT Push-button to enter the second starting location. 4. Enter a third starting point if desired. Up to eight Markers can be stored in memory. Note: If you wish to erase a MARKER, use the Left or Right directional Push-buttons to select the desired Marker and press the CLEAR push-button. To start playback from a desired Marker Location perform the following steps: 1.
How to Operate the MVP871, con’t SACD and CD Disc Program Playback Mode This feature allows for the playback of Tracks of SACD and CD Discs in the desired order. Refer to figure 78. Notes: 1. The MVP871 must be in full STOP Mode (two presses of the STOP Push-button) with the Disc Table of Contents (TOC) read before the Program Figure 78 Playback Mode Feature can be activated. 2.
How to Operate the MVP871, con’t MP3/WMA Audio CD, JPEG Photo CDs, Video CD and DivX DVD Playback The MVP871 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 MVP871 Player is dependent upon using the correct hardware and software. Please refer to the maker of the computer and software publisher to insure proper results.
How to Operate the MVP871, con’t How to Operate the MVP871, con’t Video CDs To start playback of the Video CD Disc perform the following steps: 1. Load a Video CD Disc into the MVP871, about 5 to 20 seconds later a Disc Menu On-screen Icon will appear on the Monitor/TV indicating the available choices for playback. 2. Use the Right or Left / Up or Down directional Push-buttons to highlight the desired Video followed by pressing the SELECT Push-button. The selected Video will start playing.
MVP871 Video Settings and Adjustments MVP871 Video Settings and Adjustments HDMI Settings The MVP871 HDMI Digital Video Settings allow for matching the requirements of a wide variety of TV/Monitor types in use today. These include CRT, DLP, LCD and Plasma TV/Monitors, each with different Aspect Ratios and native resolutions. For TV/Monitors with Digital Video Input(s) the MVP871 HDMI Video Output Signal will provide the best possible image quality.
MVP871 Video Settings and Adjustments, con’t access the Memory 1 Picture Adjust 1 Settings. Refer to figure 86. 3. Press the Down directional Figure 85 Push-button to activate the Picture Contrast Setting; use the Up or Down directional Push-butFigure 86 tons to adjust the Contrast from a setting of -6 to +6. 4. Press the Right directional Push-button to select the Picture Brightness Setting. Use the Up or Down directional Push-buttons to adjust the Brightness from a setting of 0 to +12. 5.
How to Operate the MVP871, con’t 13. Press the Right directional Push-button to select the Moving Pictures Experts Group Figure 88 (MPEG) Noise Reduction (NR) Level Setting. Use the Up or Down directional Push-buttons to reduce noise of the contours arround letter charcters and other similar objects present in the image, the setting is ON or OFF. 14. Press the Right directional Push-button to select the Setup Level.
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) Composite 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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