Owner`s manual

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MX151 Zone A Input Connections
MX151 Zone A Input Connections
The MX151 has the ability to automatically switch
power On/Off to McIntosh Source Components via the
Power Control and Trigger connections. The Data Port
Connections allow for the remote operation of basic
functions using the MX151 Remote Control. With an
external sensor connected, remote control operation of
the system is possible when the MX151 is located in a
cabinet with the doors closed (Zone A).
The Zone A connection instructions below, togeth-
er with the MX151 Input Connection Diagram located
on the separate folded sheets “Mc2A”, is an example
of a typical Home Theater System. Your system may
vary from this, however the actual components would
be connected in a similar manner. For additional in-
formation refer to “Connector and Cable Information”
on page 5.
Note: The following source component and sensor con-
nections made to the MX151 are using the default
settings starting on page 18. To make changes to
the default settings proceed to Setup Mode start-
ing on page 17.
Power Control Connections:
1. Connect a Control Cable from the MX151 TRIG-
GER OUT 1 Jack to the Power Control Remote In
on the Turntable.
2. Connect a Control Cable from the Turntable
Power Control Remote Out jack to the AM/FM
Tuner Power Control In Jack.
3. Connect a Control Cable from the AM/FM Tuner
Power Power Control Out jack to the Audio/Video
Disc Player Power Control In Jack.
4. Connect a Control Cable from the Audio/Video
Disc Player Control Out jack to the Music Server
Power Control In Jack.
5. Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a
similar manner, as outlined in steps 1 thru 4.
Data Control Connections:
6. Connect a Control Cable from the MX151 DATA
OUTPUT 1 Jack to the AM/FM Tuner Data In
Jack.
7. Connect a Control Cable from the MX151 DATA
OUTPUT 3 Jack to the Audio/Video Disc Player
Data In jack.
8. Connect a Control Cable from the MX151 DATA
OUTPUT 7 Jack to the Music Server Data In jack.
9. Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a
similar manner, as outlined in steps 6 thru 8.
IR In Connections:
10. Optionally, connect the Control Cable from the
Zone A External Sensor to the MX151 ZA (Zone
A) jack.
Note: Refer to page 4 for information on compat-
ible Sensors and page 5 for Cable/Connection
information.
Analog Audio Connections:
11. Connect Balanced Cables from the MX151 BAL-
ANCED AUDIO IN 1 Jacks to the Audio/Video
Disc Player Audio Output Balanced 2CH Jacks.
12. Connect an Audio Cable from the MX151 STE-
REO AUDIO IN 2 Jacks to the VCR Analog
Output Jacks.
13. Connect Audio Cables from the MX151 STEREO
AUDIO IN 9 PHONO Jacks to the Turntable Out
Jacks.
Digital Audio Connections:
14. Connect a Digital Coaxial Cable from the MX151
DIGITAL AUDIO IN 2 connector to the AM/FM
Tuner Digital Coaxial Output Connector.
15. Connect a Digital Optical Cable from the MX151
DIGITAL AUDIO IN 7 Jacks to the Music Server
Digital Audio Optical Output Connector.
Analog Video Connections:
16. Connect an Cable from the MX151 COMPONENT
VIDEO AUDIO IN 2 Jacks to the Music Server
Component Video Output Jacks, making sure
to match the “Y/G” to “Y”, “Pb/B” to “Cb” and
“Pr/R” to “Cr”.
HDMI Connections:
17. Connect a HDMI Cable from the MX151 HDMI
IN 1 Connector to the Audio/Video Disc Player
HDMI Out connector.
18. Connect a HDMI Cable from the MX151 HDMI
IN 2 Connector to the Satellite Receiver.
Ground Connections:
19. Connect a Ground Cable from the MX151 GND
Binding Post to the Turntable GND Binding Post.
Proceed to Zone A Output Connections on the next
page