Owner`s manual

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General Information, Cable Information, Introduction and Performance Features
Introduction
Performance Features
The MX151 A/V Control Center sets the standard of
excellence in a Home Theater System. The MX151
provides superior multichannel reproduction, RoomP-
erfect correction, the latest in digital audio decoding
and digital video conversion circuitry.
• HDMI Audio/Video Switching with Up-
Conversion Processing
There are five HDMI Inputs with 3D passthru. Any
Composite Video, S-Video, Component Video Input
(Analog Video Signals) can be converted to a Digital
Video Signal with the built-in Digital Video Conver-
sion Circuitry.
• Direct Access and Phantom Input Selection
There are 12 Analog (one eight channel) and 15 Digi-
tal Audio Inputs along with 9 Analog and 5 Digital
Video Inputs. Using the Remote Control, the MX151
has direct access for ten inputs along with scrolling for
an additional 118 phantom inputs. All 128 Inputs can
be titled and matched in level, so there are no abrupt
changes in volume levels between the different Inputs.
Any unused input can be “turned off” so the input
selector will skip over it.
• Balanced Inputs and Outputs
Two pairs of Balanced high level Inputs and an ten
channel Balanced Output are provided, permitting
long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality.
• Moving Magnet Phono Input
There is a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving
Magnet Cartridges.
• Built-in Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master
Decoders
The MX151 also provides built-in decoding of the
Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX, DTS Neo6
and DTS-ES Sound Tracks.
• On-Screen and Multifunction Fluorescent
Displays
A comprehensive On-Screen Display capability makes
it easy to perform setup and operational adjustments
using the Remote Control. The front panel display
indicates input selection, volume levels, and other
operating functions.
• LED Channel Status Indicators
The MX151 includes twenty-five LEDs on the front
panel to indicate what type of operating signals are
being received, signal processing mode and the output
format chosen.
• RoomPerfect
TM
Automatic Measurement
The RoomPerfect Automatic Measurement System
provides precise adjustment of Loudspeaker Volume
Levels, Time Delay and Equalization for all eight
channels. Supplied Calibrated Microphone with stand/
boom allows for the multiple room measurements for
precise adjustments.
• Digitally Controlled Volume and Tone Controls
A Precision Tracking Volume Control adjusts all
twelve channels with tracking accuracy better than
0.5dB. The Bass and Treble circuits provide a wide
range of tone shaping with no loss in traditional McIn-
tosh sonic excellence.
• Dual Zone
The MX151 has the built-in ability to control a sepa-
rate remote audio/video zone with program selection
independent of Zone A, using a dedicated power
amplifier and speakers.
• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
The Illumination of the Glass Front Panel is accom-
plished by the combination of custom designed Fiber
Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emit-
ting Diodes (LEDs). This provides even Front Panel
Illumination and is designed to ensure the pristine
beauty of the MX151 will be retained for many years.
• Power Control, Triggers and Full Function Re-
mote Control
The Power Control and Triggers provide convenient
Turn-On/Off of components connected to the MX151.
The Remote Control push-buttons provides complete
control of the MX151 operating functions.
• Machined Side Panels
The sides of the MX151 are machined from thick alu-
minum panels with a smooth black finish.
• Special Power Supply
The Power Supply has Multiple Regulators to ensure
stable noise free operation even though the power line
varies.