McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York MVP881BR Audio Video Player Owner’s Manual 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
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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.
Trademark and License Information Trademark and License Information The McIntosh MVP881BR incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other Trademark Logo limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Thank You Customer Service Your decision to own this McIntosh MVP881BR 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.
General and SD Card Information General Information 1. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MVP881BR Audio Video Player. 2. If the MVP881BR will be connected to a TV/ Monitor using the Component Video connections, please refer to “Setup Mode” on page 23 for additional information. 3. The Super Audio Compact Discs (SACD) Audio Signals are converted internally from Digital to Analog. 4.
Disc Information, Connector and Cable Information Disc Information 1. Compact Discs that are not round (e.g. Novelty discs with octagonal or heart shapes) will not play properly in the MVP881BR and should not be tried, as possible damage may occur. 2. The MVP881BR 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 MVP881BR 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 Blu-rays, DVDs, SACD, DVD Audio, Audio CDs, special audio and special video formats, all reproduced with flawless realism.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MVP881BR. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MVP881BR into cabinets. Front View of the MVP881BR 17-1/2" 44.45cm 5-3/8" 13.69cm 6" 15.24cm Side View of the MVP881BR 15-7/8" 40.32cm 14-1/2" 36.83cm 3/16" 0.48cm Rear View of the MVP881BR 4-13/16" 12.22cm 13/16" 2.06cm 17" 2" 43.18cm 5.08cm 10-9/16" 26.83cm 1-15/16" 4.92cm 4-5/8" 11.
Installation Installation The MVP881BR 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 MVP881BR 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 MVP881BR is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
Rear Panel Connectors UNBALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS supply Seven 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 a S Input of an A/V Control Center or other video component Y OUTPUT connects to the Y Component Input of the TV/Monitor or other video component.
Making Connections Making Connections The MVP881BR has the ability to be remotely switched On/Off from a McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Control Center via the Power Control connection. The MVP881BR Data Port Connection allows for the remote operation of basic functions using the A/V Control Center Remote Control. With an external sensor connected to the MVP881BR, remote control operation is possible from another room and/or when the MVP881BR is located in a cabinet with the doors closed.
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Remote Control Push-Buttons Select a different picture Angle Use to switch power On to the MVP881BR Press for random playback of tracks from Video and Audio CDs Use to change the brightness of the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display from bright to off Move backward to the previous chapter or track, also use to set the Still Video Image step rate Starts Playback of a disc Use to switch power Off to the MVP881BR Use to access the standard or one of five preset user defined video settings Move forward to the
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 MVP881BR Audio Video 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.
Front Panel Displays, Push-buttons and SD Card Slot IR Sensor receives commands from a Remote Control Selects the SACD or CD Audio Layer from a hybrid disc Selects the video signal output at the HDMI Output 16 Disc Tray opens to load and unload a disc Selects the video signal output resolution at the HDMI Output Move forwards one track, chapter or photo at a time Move backwards one track, chapter or photo at a time Front Panel Information Display Selects between Disc and SD Card Playback Stops di
Front Panel Information Display When the indicator is On (Steady), actual communication is occurring between MVP881BR HDMI Output and the TV/Monitor’s HDMI Input.
Introduction to the MVP881BR Setup Mode Your McIntosh MVP881BR 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 DVDAudio, SACDs and CDs with unparalleled sonic purity. If you wish to make changes to the factory default settings perform the following steps, if not proceed to “How to Operate the MVP881BR” starting on page 28.
Introduction to the MVP881BR Setup Mode 3. Press the Right Directional Push-button followed by multiple presses of the Down Directional Push-button until the BD Data Utility Menu item appears at the top of the menu in a rectangular box. Refer to figure 5. 8. Press the SELECT Push-button to select the Initialization Process. Refer to figure 10. A new BD DATA UTILITY ► Initialize SD Card ► BD Data Erase No Yes BD DATA UTILITY Initialize Initialize SD Card SD►Card Yes No Initialize SD Memory Card.
Introduction to the MVP881BR Setup Mode Additional Setup Options 10. Press the SELECT Push-button to begin Initializing the card. Refer to figure 12. BD DATA UTILITY Initialize Initialize SD Card SD►Card Yes Please Wait... No Do not perform this operation when an SD card containing MP3 or JPEG data is inserted. Figure 12 11. Using the Directional Push-buttons return to the Other Setup Menu and Icon. Note: All of the remaining Setup Mode Menu Options are performed in a similar manner. 12.
Default Settings A MENU SELECTION SETTING ADJUSTMENT SETTING PAGE Language Setup A HDMI Original 22 Subtitle Off 22 Disc Menus English 22 GUI Language English 22 Max Res.
MAIN MENU SUB MENU SELECTION OPTION(S) DESCRIPTION Language Setup A HDMI Dialog ●Original Subtitle ●Off Disc Menus ●English GUI Language ●English Auto Format ●Max Res.
Setup Mode, con’t MAIN MENU SUB MENU SELECTION OPTION(S) DESCRIPTION HDMI Setup A SA-CD Audio Out HDMI ●On Off On, the MVP881BR converts the SACD Disc native DSD (Direct Stream Digital) signal to multichannel or 2CH PCM via the HDMI Output. Off, sends no audio signal via the HDMI Output. Control ●Off, HDMI 1 On, Power Off Control ●On, Off When TVs with HDMI External Control Capabilities are activated some of the basic functions of the MVP881BR may be controllable via the TV Remote Control.
A MAIN MENU HDMI SUB MENU SELECTION OPTION(S) DESCRIPTION Audio Setup 7.1ch Audio Out1 ●Multi Channel 2 Channel Focus Position Distance between the Loudspeakers and the Microphone Focus Position Figure 13 The 7.1 ch Audio Out Menu Selection will be “grayed out” until the HMDI Setup, Audio Setup, Menu Selection is set to “Mute”.
Setup Mode, con’t A MAIN MENU HDMI SUB MENU SELECTION OPTION(S) DESCRIPTION Audio Setup Subwoofer Mode ●LFE LFE+Main Source Direct ●Off On:50kHz, On:100kHz Compression ●Auto Off, Low, Middle, High AFDM ●On Off, MTRX BD Effect Sound ●On Off BD Re-Encoder ●Auto Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Out ●Bitstream PCM, PCM Down Sampling LFE setting allows the low frequency signal from the channels with Speaker Configuration set to Small to be sent to the Subwoofer.
A HDMI MAIN MENU SUB MENU SELECTION OPTION(S) DESCRIPTION Ratings A Password BD Rating Level Change DVD Rating Level ●No Limit Rating Country Code ●United States DHCP ●On Off Proxy ●Off On(Address), On(Name) IP Address MAC Address 32. 72. 134. 84 Screen Saver ●On Wallpaper ●Picture (McIntosh) Black, Gray, Blue Field, Frame ●Automatic ●No Limit HDMI Enter a new password Level 0 thru Level 254 The default password is 0000 No Limit, setting allows anyone to view the Blu-ray Disc.
A HDMI Setup Mode, con’t MAIN MENU SUB MENU SELECTION OPTION(S) DESCRIPTION Other Setup Auto Power Mode ●Off On Power Saving ●Power Saving Normal Standby, HDMI Control Mode, Quick Start Mode Standby Off, the MVP881BR will stay on until switched Off. On, will automatically switch power Off about 30 minutes after disc playback has ended, a disc is not loaded or when disc playback is stopped.
How to Operate the MVP881BR Your McIntosh MVP881BR 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. 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 on page 18).
How to Operate the MVP881BR The Player will load the Table of Contents (Number of tracks and Total Playing Time) at this time. To start playing the desired format press the (Play) Pushbutton. Note: When a Blu-ray, 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.
How to Operate the MVP881BR, con’t NUMERIC Push-button(s) to enter the desired Title Number. 7 times normal speed. To return to normal playback press the (Play) Push-button. Note: The desired disc Title may also be selected by using the Search Function. Press the SEARCH Pushbutton twice on the Remote Control and the Title On-Screen Icon appears, then use the NUMERIC Push-buttons to select the desired Title. Stop Mode Press the < (Stop) Push-button once to stop disc playback, known as Resume Stop.
How to Operate the MVP881BR, con’t NUMERIC Push-button(s) to enter the desired Track Number. Note: The desired disc Tracks may also be selected by using the On-Screen Icon. Press the SEARCH Push-button on the Remote Control and then NUMERIC Push-buttons. DVD-Video Repeat This allows repeating a DVD Chapter or the Title (the entire movie) on a continuous basis. Refer to figure 40. 1. Start playing the disc or the part of the disc you desire to have repeated. 2.
How to Operate the MVP881BR, con’t PROGRAM No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0-9 Track 1 - 16 Track 9 6 8 3 -- +10 No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Enter Total Time Track 23:10 CLEAR CLEAR Figure 41 Note: It is possible to enter a Program using just the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display; however the On-Screen Icon Display allows viewing of the whole program at one time. 2. Using the Numeric Push-buttons enter the desired Track Selection for the first Program Step.
How to Operate the MVP881BR, con’t MP3/WMA Audio Playback The MVP881BR will display the Folder Structure and Tracks from a CD Disc with MP3 format to make the song selection process easier. To play a MP3 disc perform the following steps: 1. Load a MP3/WMA Disc into the MVP881BR, about 5 to 20 seconds later a Disc Information will appear on the Monitor/TV indicating the Folder/Tracks Organization of the Disc. Refer to figures 42 and 43. 2.
MVP881BR Audio/Video Settings and Adjustments HDMI Settings The HDMI MODE allows matching the requirements of a wide variety of Digital Audio and Video Components connected to the MVP881BR. The HDMI MODE Push-button switches between the various HDMI settings. Refer to the chart below along with figures 50 and 51. Note: When changes are made to the HDMI Mode Setting or HDMI Res Setting it will take a few moments before a picture returns. HDMI MODE Dual (default) Inde. (Independent) AV P.
MVP881BR Video/Audio Settings and Adjustments Video Adjustment Contrast Adjusts the differences between the light and dark parts of the image -6 to +6 Brightness Adjusts the overall brightness of the image 0 to +12 Enhancer Adjusts the fine detail in the image 0 to +11 Gamma Correction Figure 52 Video Adjustment DNR Description Dynamically reduces the noises in the picture Adjustment Range 0 - +3 Adjusts the intensity a specific gray scale value up or down.
Figure 54 4. To exit the Secondary Video (PIP) Mode Selection press the MODE Push-button. Audio Settings The BD Format allows for a new optional feature not previously available on DVD discs, known as Picturein-Picture. Refer to figure 55. While the movie is play- Most BD Movies Soundtracks use a DTS HD Master or Dolby Digital True HD digital audio signal for the main feature. The commentary sound track uses a PCM digital audio signal.
MVP881BR Video Settings and Adjustments, con’t On many discs the sound track is available in several different types (e.g. Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital 5.1, etc.). The MVP881BR allows selection from the available types while the disc is playing. To chnage the sound track type perform the following: 1. Press the AUDIO Push-button. Refer to figure 58. 3. Use the Up or Down directional Push-buttons to select the desired sound track type. 4. To exit use the AUDIO Push-button. Figure 58 2.
Firmware Update Purpose: To Update the MVP881BR Firmware. Requirements: 1. A functioning MVP881BR Audio/Video Player. 2. An Ethernet Connection between the MVP881BR ETHERNET RJ45 connector (using a CAT5 or CAT6 cable) to a Computer Network with router providing Broadband Internet Access or directly to a High Speed Modem with Broadband Internet Access. Refer to page 12 for additional information. 3. Internet access supporting DHCP protocol, check with your Internet Service Provider.
Firmware Update 4. Press the Right Directional Push-button and a new menu will appear. Refer to figure 84. Then press Down Directional Push-button followed by the SELECT Push-button to Check for the Update. Figure 85 will briefly appear on the screen, followed by figure 86 or 87. Note: If an error message appears on the screen the MVP881BR was unable to establish a connection with the Internet, try resetting the Routers/Modem and then try again. 5.
Firmware Update , con’t FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware ► Update Start Firmware Update Check for Update Execute update. Do not turn power off until update is finished. After starting update, note that GUI will shutdown Please Wait... Set other items. Figure 90 CHECK FOR UPDATE Firmware Update Result update. Do not turn power Execute off until update is finished. Update Firmware Not available After starting update, Firmware is up date. note that GUI willtoshutdown Download firmware...
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Specifications Audio Specifications Video Specifications Number of Channels 2 and 7.1 Signal System NTSC/PAL Region Code 1 Output Level 4.0Vrms Balanced (2 channel Output) 2.0Vrms Unbalanced (2 channel Output and 7.1 Channels) Component Video Output Level Y Output Level 1.0Vp-p (75 OHM) PB/CB Output Level 0.648Vp-p (75 OHM) PR /CR Output Level 0.648Vp-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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