McIntosh MX200 A/V Processor User Manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com

MX200MX200

A/V PROCESSOR

OWNER’S MANUAL

Performance Features

• Special Power Supply

Separate high speed switching power supply plus

low noise analog supply applied for optimum low

noise performace.

• Front Panel Illumination

The even illumination of the front panel is

accomplished by the combination of custom

designed light diusers and extra long life

Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).

• Glass Front Panel Display

The famous McIntosh illuminated glass front

panel display uses a 2 x 20 character vacuum

uorescent display to indicate various operational

setup and status notices

•

Remote Control with External Sensor Input

The HR085 Remote Control provides control of the

MX200 operating functions and other McIntosh

source components. Enjoy your McIntosh system

from other rooms in your home by connecting

external sensors.

Thank You from all of us at McIntosh

You have invested in a precision instrument that

will provide you with many years of enjoyment.

Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself

with the features and instructions to get the

maximum performance from your equipment.

If you need further technical assistance, please

contact your dealer who may be more familiar with

your particular setup including other brands. You

can also contact McIntosh with additional questions

or in the unlikely event of needing service.

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

2 Chambers Street

Binghamton, New York 13903

Technical Assistance (607) 723-3512

Fax (607) 724-0549

Customer Service (607) 723-3515

Fax (607) 723-1917

Email support@mcintoshlabs.com

www.mcintoshlabs.com

Safety First

Please read the safety instructions included in a

separate document called Important Additional

Operation Information Guide.

Please Take A Moment

For future reference, you can write down your

serial number and purchase information here.

We can identify your purchase from this informa-

tion if the occasion should arise:

Serial Number: __________________________

Purchase Date: ___________________________

Dealer Name: ___________________________

Introduction

Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh

standards of excellence in the MX200. The MX200

Audio/Video Processor marries a long tradition of

uncompromising quality with the latest home theater

technologies to bring you an unsurpassed luxury

entertainment experience. The McIntosh sound is

“the sound of the music itself.”

What is in the box

Here is what is in the box besides all the shipping

materials:

• One MX200 A/V Processor

• One accessory package including:

• Microphone with attached cable

• Microphone stand

• 1/2 inch male to 5/8 inch female adapter

• One hardware package including:

• Two Side Rack Mounting brackets

• Four at head Philips screws 6-32x1/4”

• Four Philips screws 8-32x3/8”

• One manual package including this manual

• One HR085 Remote Control

• One AC power cord

MX200

Table of Contents

Introduction . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2

Performance Features

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2

Custom Installation

. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 3

Rack Mounting

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 3

Connector and Cable Information

. .. .. .. .. .. 4

Balanced Audio Outputs

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5

Trademark and License Information

. .. .. .. .. 5

Dimensions

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 6

Navigating the Remote Control

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7

Remote Control Batteries

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7

Additional Discrete Commands

. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7

Front Panel

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8

Rear Panel

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9

Trim Menu

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..10

Input Mode

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..10

Assigning Input Modes

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..10

Voicing EQ

. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..11

Setup Menu

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..12

Inputs Setup Menu

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..13

General Setup Menu

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 14 -15

Audio Setup Menu

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 16 -17

Video Setup Menu

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..18

Network Setup Menu

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..19

Speakers Setup Menu

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 20

Speaker Placement

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..21

Dirac Live

Setup. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..22

Volume Calibration

. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 22

Connection Diagram

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 23

Setting Up Surround Sound

.. .. .. .. .. .. 24-25

Specifications

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 26

Packing Instructions

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..27

Part List

.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..27

Custom Installation

Remove the four feet when installing the MX200 and retain them with the

fastening screws for possible future use. Do not install the MX200 above heat

generating components. When the MX200 is installed in a cabinet with other

components, use a ventilation fan to provide cool operating temperature.

• 3 inches (7.6cm) above the top

• 3 inches (7.6cm) below the bottom

• 3 inches (7.6cm) on each side so that airow is not obstructed

• 1 7/16 inch (3.7cm) in front of the mounting panel for knob clearance

Rack Mounting

To rack mount the MX200, the two included side rack mounting brackets should be installed.

Follow these instructions for each side:

1. Remove the two screws from the front side of the MX200’s side panel. Save these for future use if the

mounting brackets are removed.

2. Secure the side rack mounting bracket to the MX200 using the larger supplied screws. Do not re-use the

previously removed screws. Use the smaller supplied screws to secure the bracket to the front panel.

Side Rack

Mounting

Bracket

Larger

Supplied

Screws

Smaller Supplied

Screws

Front Panel

Side Panel

Front Panel

Side Panel

Power Control Connectors

The MX200 TRIG 1 & 2 outputs on the rear panel

send power on/o signals when connected to other

McIntosh components. A 3.5mm stereo mini plug

is used for connection to the trigger outputs on the

MX200. Also delivers meter lighting control to

McIntosh Ampliers.

Data Out Connector

The MX200 will convert IR remote control data to

share with McIntosh components connected to the

DATA OUT port on the rear panel. This will allow

the operation of primary functions of a source to be

operated with the MX200’s remote control as well

as allow units that are out of range of an IR signal to

receive commands.

NET Port (Ethernet / 10baseT LAN)

Use an Ethernet cable to connect the MX200 to

a network router. The network connector is located

on the rear panel of the MX200 to the left of the

CAUTION label. It is labeled NET.

By default, the MX200 has DHCP set to ON and

will automatically receive an IP address from the

router. This setting can be changed.

Connector and Cable Information

Data

Signal

N/C

Data

Ground

IR Data

Control

Ground

N/C

HDMI

The MX200 has four HDMI inputs capable of 8K

video. To take advantage of this new capability, the

use of certied “Ultra High Speed HDMI” cables

according to the 2.1 HDMI specication is recom-

mended. This would include support for 8K@60Hz,

HDR, Ethernet, and ARC. Although HDMI is

backward compatible, older cables may have issues

with the higher bandwidth.

Use the HDMI OUT/eARC port when connect-

ing to an ARC (Audio Return Channel) enabled

television.

ARC can provide two-way communication between

units allowing for volume control and lip-syncing

functions to ensure audio and video are perfectly

matched. This allows for more intelligent operation

between components as well as less cable clutter.

Make sure the ARC is enabled in your TV’s setup

menu.

The MX200 supports eARC which allows for even

higher bandwidth and will allow for higher quality

audio including uncompressed 7.1 surround, Dolby

Atmos and DTS:X.

USB

There is a USB type-A port on the rear panel of the

MX200 which is labeled USB 5V/1A. The USB port

is used for rmware upgrades and to save and restore

MX200 setup information. The USB port is not for

general USB use or charging devices.

Microphone

The SETUP MIC input is for connecting the

supplied MX200 Microphone using the microphone’s

attached cable and a 3.5mm connector. The

microphone is used in the Dirac Live

calibration for

tuning the system to your room. For instructions see

“Dirac Live® Setup” on page 22.

IR IN Port Connector

The IR input allows an external IR receiver to be

attached to the MX200. The input is labeled IR IN.

By attaching an IR receiver using a 3.5mm cable,

the remote control can be used in another location

without a line-of-sight to the MX200’s front IR

sensor. The IR input is congured for non-McIntosh

IR sensors such as a Xantech

Model DL85K Kit.

Note: The IR receiver must provide its own

power supply.

RS232

The RS232-C Data Cable is a 3.5mm stereo

mini plug used to connect to external third party

controllers.

Typical RS232 settings are:

• 8 data bits, no parity and

one stop bit

• Baud rate xed at 115,200

bits per second

AC Power

This connection is essential. Plug the supplied

power cord into the AC connector located in the rear

right corner of the MX200 and into a grounded and

functioning AC outlet.

MX200 TXD Out

Data being transmitted

MX200 RXD In

Data being received

Ground

Power

Control

Ground

Lighting

Control

MX200

Trademark and License Information

The McIntosh MX200 incorporates copyright

protected technology that is protected by U.S. patents

and other intellectual property rights. The MX200

uses the following technologies:

Trademark Logo License Information

Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and

the double-D symbol are

registered trademarks

of Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation.

Manufactured under license

from Dolby Laboratories.

Condential unpublished

works. Copyright

Laboratories. All rights

reserved.

The terms HDMI, HDMI

High-Denition Multimedia

Interface, and the HDMI

Logo are trademarks or

registered trademarks

of HDMI Licensing

Administrator, Inc.

Manufactured under license

from Dirac Live. Dirac Live,

Dirac

and Dirac Live

are

trademarks owned by Dirac

Research AB.

For DTS patents, see

http://patents.dts.com.

Manufactured under license

from DTS Licensing

Limited. DTS, DTS:X,

and the DTS:X logo are

registered trademarks or

trademarks of DTS, Inc. in

the United States and other

Balanced Audio Outputs

There are 11 male balanced XLR connections on

the back of the MX200 to accommodate a wide

variety of speaker congurations. Connect balanced

XLR cables to the corresponding powered speakers

or ampliers. Here are the possible connections:

• FR (Front Right)

• FL (Front Left)

• C (Center)

• SR (Surround Right)

• SL (Surround Left)

• SBR (Surround Back Right)

• SBL (Surround Back Left)

• HR1 (Height Right 1)

• HL1 (Height Left 1)

• HR2 (Height Right 2)

• HL2 (Height Left 2)

HR1 and HL1 should be forward of HR2 and HL2.

The MX200 support of Height speakers is limited to

Top Front, Top Middle and Top Rear locations.

Setting up speakers for a surround setup takes

planning, measuring and installation. Depending on

your level of expertise and available time, you may

wish to employ the services of your McIntosh dealer

for expert setup of your system. Professional instal-

lation of in-ceiling speakers is particularly important

due to gravity and the location above your head. For

more information see “

Setting Up Surround Sound”

on page 24.

Unbalanced Audio Outputs

There are 2 unbalanced RCA connections on the

back of the MX200. These are:

• SW1 (Subwoofer 1)

• SW2 (Subwoofer 2)

Dimensions

The MX200 needs to be placed upright on its four feet. It also can be custom installed, but it is necessary to provide adequate ventilation for cool operation, ensuring

long life for the MX200. The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MX200.

A Note on Placement:

It is important to keep your McIntosh unit out of direct sunlight and only use appropriate gentle cleaners because the organic anodize can become discolored

over time.

While most products will maintain their classic dark features for their lifetime, some situations can accelerate discoloration. The most pervasive culprit is UV

light, especially light directly from the sun, or high intensity spotlights. Even high intensity short-term exposure can result in discoloration.

Chemicals can also alter the nish of the anodize. Aggressive cleaners will take their toll over time and actually etch away the anodize nish.

17 1⁄2”

44.5 cm

4 3⁄8”

11.1 cm

17 11⁄16”

44.9 cm

17 3⁄8”

44.1 cm

3 1⁄4”

8.3 cm

11 11⁄16”

29.7 cm

16 7⁄8”

42.9 cm

13 1⁄4”

33.7 cm

INNER DIMENSION

15”

38.1 cm

13 11⁄16”

34.8 cm

4 5⁄16”

10.9 cm

PUSH

TRIM / S ETUP

PUSH

POWE R / MUTE

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21⁄32”

16.7 mm

3⁄16”

4.8 mm

15⁄16”

23.8 mm

1 9⁄16”

39.7 mm

1 1⁄32”

26.2 mm

HDMI

1 2

RS232

TRIG 1 IR IN

TRIG 2

OPT

COAX

OUT/eARC

DATA OUT

SETUP MIC

BALANCED OUT

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DIGITAL INPUTS

SERVICE

USB

5V/1A

GND

AUX 1

AUX 2R AUX 2L

UNBAL OUT

SW1

SW2

BALANCED IN

MAC ID

50 60Hz 30 WATTS

100- 120V 220-240V

SERIAL

NUMBER

MX200

Navigating the Remote Control

Remote Control Batteries

The HR085 Remote Control included with the

MX200 is powered by two AAA batteries (not

included). To insert or remove batteries, open the

battery compartment by removing the cover located

on the back of the remote control. To open, pull the

clasp located just above the opening downward.

Additional Discrete Commands

Additional discrete commands for external control

systems are available:

• OPT1

• OPT2

• COAX1

• COAX2

• HDMI1

• HDMI2

• HDMI3

• HDMI4

• HDMITV

• PHONO

• AUX 1

• AUX 2

• Power (Cycle)

These additional commands can be accessed

using an optional McIntosh HR093 Service Remote

Control. You can also contact McIntosh Technical

Assistance or your dealer for more information.

1. Switch Device: Select dierent devices for remote

operation. Selected device is indicated by the LED

light.

2. Setup Button: Used to enter setup mode.

3. Level Up/Menu: Accesses menu on compatible

devices.

4. Trim/Guide: Enters trim functions menu. Opens

guide on compatible devices.

5. Info/Level Down: Accesses info on compatible

devices.

6. Input: Changes and selects dierent inputs.

7. Mute: Mutes audio playback.

8. Previous/Previous Preset: Return to your previ-

ous media selection.

9. Fast Reverse/Seek Down: Navigate backwards

through the current active media using this button.

10. Fast Forward/Seek Up: Navigate forward

through the current active media using this button.

11. Next/Next Preset: Jump to your next media

selection or navigate to the next tuner preset.

12. Volume: Used to adjust the volume.

13. Mode/Exit: This will exit the trim functions

menu. It will also display information or certain

options.

14. Select: Selects the highlighted option.

15. Power O: Turns o the selected device shown by

the LED.

16. Power On: Turns on the selected device shown by

the LED.

Note: The HR085 Remote Control has buttons used to control multiple

devices. Buttons whose function are not described are for use

with other McIntosh products.

For more information, refer to the HR085 Owner's Manual on

the McIntosh website at www.mcintoshlabs.com.

PUSH

TRIM / SETUP

PUSH

POWER / MUTE

BLURAY 4K 55%

Movie Dolby Atmos

P R O C E S S O RA/VMX2 00

BLURAY 4K 55%

Movie Dolby Atmos

P R O C E S S O RA/VMX2 00

Front Panel

1. INPUT KNOB is used for the following:

• Input Selection: Turn clockwise or counter-

clockwise to scroll through inputs.

• Trim Menu: Push and release to enter Trim

Mode and rotate to navigate through options.

• Setup Menu: Push, hold for two seconds, and

release to enter setup mode.

2. Dirac Live LED shows whether Dirac Live EQ

is engaged, LED will be lit, or disengaged, LED

will not be lit.

3. VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) 2 x 20

character screen shows various messages for

setup/trim and playback conditions.

4. IR Sensor receives commands from the HR085

remote control.

5. Standby LED indicates AC connection and

current power status.

6. VOLUME KNOB is used for the following:

• Power ON: Quick press to power on the

MX200.

• Adjust Volume: Rotate to adjust the volume.

• Mute: Quick press to toggle mute on or o.

• Setup/Trim: Rotate to adjust Trim options once

the menus are accessed using the INPUT knob.

• Power OFF: Push and hold for 2 seconds to

power down the MX200. POWER OFF will

appear on the display.

MX200

1. One Phono input (MM) RCA

2. Aux 2 input XLR

3. Aux 1 input RCA

4. Four HDMI IN

5. Two Toslink optical inputs

6. Two coaxial digital audio inputs

7. One 1/8 inch jack for microphone input

8. One 1/8 inch jack for RS232 connector

9. One 1/8 inch jack for wired IR input

10. One 10baseT LAN connector

11. One USB upgrade service port

12. One AC power connector

Rear Panel Connections

Rear Panel Inputs Rear Panel Outputs

A. HDMI Out / eARC

Note: Acts as an audio input when ARC is active.

B. Two 1/8 inch jack power control (trigger) outputs

C. One 1/8 inch DATA OUTput jack

D. Two unbalanced subwoofer outputs are available to

connect to powered subwoofers.

• SW1 (Subwoofer 1)

• SW2 (Subwoofer 2)

E. Eleven pre-congured balanced connections:

• FR (Front Right)

• FL (Front Left)

• C (Center)

• SR (Surround Right)

• SL (Surround Left)

• SBR (Surround Back Right)

• SBL (Surround Back Left)

• HR1

• HL1

• HR2

• HL2

Note: HR1 and HL1 should be forward of HR2 and HL2. The

MX200 support of Height speakers is limited to Top Front,

Top Middle and Top Rear locations.

HDMI

1 2

RS232

TRIG 1 IR IN

TRIG 2

OPT

COAX

OUT/eARC

DATA OUT

SETUP MIC

BALANCED OUT

RF LF C LS RB LB RH1RS LH1 RH2 LH2

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USB

5V/1A

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AUX 2R AUX 2L

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SW1

SW2

BALANCED IN

MAC ID

SERIAL

NUMBER

Trim Menu

The trim menu allows you to make and store

adjustments to various settings for all inputs. The

trim menu can be entered using the INPUT knob or

the remote control.

The following table lists the trim options and the

range of values that can be adjusted:

Setting Values

Bass -12dB to +12dB in 1 dB increments

Treble -12dB to +12dB in 1 dB increments

Dirac Live On or O

Voicing EQ Select to apply to current input

Audio Delay

(Lip Sync)

0 to 500 ms in 25 ms increments

Trim Center -10dB to +10dB in 1 dB increments

Trim Surrounds -10dB to +10dB in 1 dB increments

Trim Heights -10dB to +10dB in 1 dB increments

Trim Subwoofer -10dB to +10dB in 1 dB increments

Meter Lights On or O

Display Brightness Max, 75%, 50%, or 25%

Input Mode Auto, Movie, Music, Game, Through

Trim Menu Using the Remote Control

A. Enter the trim menu by pressing the TRIM button.

B. You can scroll through the trim options by press-

ing the up or down arrows on the silver ring.

C. Use the left and right arrows on the silver ring to

change values for the selected trim option.

D. Use the EXIT button to exit the trim menu or wait

ten seconds for the menu

to close automatically.

Trim Menu Using Knobs

To enter the trim menu, press and release the

INPUT knob. (Holding the knob for two seconds

enters the setup menu instead of the trim menu.)

Scroll through the options by turning the INPUT

knob.

Change the values of the current option by rotating

the VOLUME knob. Turn the INPUT knob to select

another option to edit or press the INPUT knob and

release to exit the menu. Changes will be saved.

Saving Trim Settings

Most trim settings are saved per input. For these

settings, changes to one input will not aect another

input. The following trim inputs are saved by

individual input:

• Bass

• Treble

• Audio Delay

• Trim Center

• Trim Surrounds

• Trim Subwoofer

• Mode

• Voicing EQ

Some trim settings are saved Globally. Making a

change to these settings for any input will make the

same change for all inputs. Global trim settings are:

• Dirac Live EQ

• Meter Lights

• Display Brightness

Input Mode

The following input modes are available:

• AUTO

• THROUGH

• MOVIE

• MUSIC

• GAME

MOVIE, MUSIC and GAME are variables that

are assigned a specic surround mode choice. The

surround modes that are used for MOVIE, MUSIC

and GAME options are assigned in setup. The default

for each option is AUTO. Other options are Dolby

Surround, DTS Neural:X, Multi-Channel Stereo,

Stereo and Through. For more information about

these options see “Setup: Audio > surround mode”

on page 16.

A quick way to change the current input’s surround

mode is to use the MODE button on the outer ring

of the remote control. Pressing the MODE button

will cycle through the surround modes. Stop on your

choice. The display will time-out in a few seconds

and your choice will be saved.

Assigning Input Modes

A. Enter the trim menu by pressing the INPUT knob

or the TRIM button on the remote control.

B. Rotate the INPUT knob or press the down arrow

on the remote control until MODE is displayed on

the VFD.

C. Press and release the INPUT knob or the SELECT

button on the remote control.

D. Rotate the INPUT knob or the up and down

arrows on the remote control until the desired

input is displayed.

E. Rotate the VOLUME knob or press the left and

right arrows to scroll through the surround modes.

F. Press and hold the INPUT knob for two seconds or

press the EXIT button to leave the trim menu (or

wait until it times out).

MX200

Voicing EQ

Apply additional voicing preferences to current input. The general voicing curves are added to the Dirac Live Room EQ (if implemented) or existing settings (if

Dirac Live not implemented). Custom Voicing EQ is not available if Dirac Live has not been implemented.

Voicing EQ select sets an easy tonal adjustment to enhance playback enjoyment. The selection is set to the current input, and remains active with that input only until

changed. The available Voicing EQ lters are shown on the right.

Music II

Slightly attenuates high frequencies, especially near 3 kHz.

Relaxed

Attenuates frequencies near 3kHz and boosts frequencies near 150Hz

Tilt

Attenuates high frequencies and slightly boosts very low frequencies.

Action

Greatly accentuates low frequencies.

Music

Attenuates frequencies near 3 kHz.

Action + Movie

Boosts low frequencies and attenuates very high frequencies.

Changing Settings

There are two ways to change the settings of the

MX200.

1. Use the front panel and the Vacuum Fluorescent

Display (VFD) and the INPUT and VOLUME

knobs or the remote control

2. Using a browser on a connected computer

Most will nd it easier to navigate and enter infor-

mation on a computer. If you don’t have a connected

computer or the MX200 is not connected to your

network, then using the front panel method can

accomplish almost all the same things using some

additional patience.

In this manual, submenus are denoted in the style:

SETUP: VIDEO > HDMI

The title above indicates from the setup menu choose

the video submenu and then HDMI.

Navigating Setup with the Front Panel

To enter setup mode using the front panel press

and hold the INPUT knob for two seconds and then

release. A shorter push of the INPUT knob will bring

up trim settings. See “Setting Up Surround Sound”

on page 24.

Select options using a brief press of the INPUT

knob. A long press of the INPUT knob will close the

setup menu.

To return to a previous menu, scroll down to last

menu choice which will be MENU BACK. On the

top most menu, the last menu choice will be MENU

OFF which will exit setup.

The setup menu will time out after 30 seconds of no

user input.

Navigating Setup with the Remote Control

A. Enter the setup menu by pressing the SETUP

button with the blue circle.

B. Use the up and down arrows on the silver ring to

navigate through the options.

C. Push the SELECT button to choose an option to

change.

D. Use the left and right

arrows on the silver ring

to change values for the

selected setup option.

The new value will be

saved automatically.

E. To stop editing a setting

or to close the setup

menu, press the Mode/

Exit button or select

the last option which is

MENU BACK or MENU OFF.

Setup Menu Options

• Serial Number

• Firmware Version

• Inputs

• Network

• General

• Audio

• Video

• Speakers

• Menu O

Setup from a Browser

Setup is easier from a web browser. Open a browser

window on a computer connected to the same

network as your MX200. Enter the IP address for

the MX200 in the address bar of your browser (see

“Setup: Network > Network Information” on page

19).

The setup menu on your browser should look like

this:

Setup Menu

MX200

Inputs Setup Menu

SETUP: INPUTS > HIDE SOURCES

The show/hide sources submenu allows you to

hide unused inputs. Hidden inputs do not appear as

input choices when scrolling through inputs. If you

hid inputs and want to show them again, they can be

restored by selecting “Show” on each or by choosing

“Show all” from your browser to make all inputs

visible.

SETUP: INPUTS > INPUT LEVEL

The input adjust section of the inputs menu allows

you to set a trim level for a source.

The Trim for each input can be individually set

from -12dB to +12dB in 1dB intervals. 0dB is the

default. If using the browser you can type in your

desired level in the box on the right.

Inputs Setup Menu from Browser

Accessing the inputs setup menu from the browser

allows you to customize the name of an input as it

will appear on the display. Unused inputs can also be

hidden so as not to appear as choices. They can also

be easily restored when needed.

Renaming Inputs

To change the name of an input, choose one of

the default options from the drop-down menu or

select Custom and type your name of choice into the

Custom Rename box and press Enter to save.

Note: Custom names have an 11 character limit and will not save

if you type more than 11 characters.

From the Rename submenu, you can choose from a

list of names for the input or chose “default” to keep

the original MX200 input name or if you wish to use

a custom name.

To use a custom name:

• Select “Custom” in the Rename submenu

• In the Custom Rename box, erase the old name

and type in the new name up to 11 characters

• Push the Enter key on your keyboard to save

Setting Input Options

Hide Sources

Show/Hide*

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

HDMI TV

OPT 1

OPT 2

COAX 1

COAX 2

AUX 1

AUX 2

PHONO

Show, Hide, or Show All*

Input Level

Input Adjust*

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

HDMI TV

OPT 1

OPT 2

COAX 1

COAX 2

AUX 1

AUX 2

PHONO

-12.0 to +12.0dB in 1dB intervals

Rename* HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

HDMI 4

HDMI TV

OPT 1

OPT 2

COAX 1

COAX 2

AUX 1

AUX 2

PHONO

TV AUDIO

CBL/SAT

DVD

Blue-Ray

Media Player

Game

AUX 1-4

Default

Custom

Note: Some options and settings are only available on the browser

version of the setup menu these are indicated with an *.

SETUP: GENERAL > SAVE AND LOAD > SAVE

MX200’s Dirac Live information is saved with

conguration backups. Dirac Live should be re-run

anytime a signicant change is made in your system

or its environment.

To save the conguration using the browser

interface, select the save conguration button.

Choose the destination to store the le. A le named

“MX200_cong.cfgs” will be created. If you choose,

you can rename this le and save dierent setup

congurations.

Note: Configurations created using the browser interface must

be restored using this interface and CANNOT be restored

using the MX200’s front panel interface or MX200’s USB

port.

If you wish to store to a USB drive in the MX200’s

USB port, you must use the front panel interface.

To use the front panel interface to save the

conguration:

• Insert a USB Drive in the MX200 USB port

• Go to the Save and Load submenu, and select

Save

Two les are created when using the front panel to

save to a USB drive in the rear of the MX200:

• DIRAC INFO

• MX200.CFG which contains the custom MX200

settings

The general menu contains the following options:

Setting Options

Fi r mware Version Shows current rmware versions

Firmware Update Yes , No

Factory Reset Yes , No

Save and Load Save, Load

Trigger 1 All, None, Independent

Trigger 2 All, None, Independent

RCLOCK On, O

Auto O On, O

SETUP: GENERAL > FIRMWARE

Firmware is software that controls hardware at a

low level. Occasionally, new versions of rmware

may be issued to address particular issues. If you

are not experiencing any issues, there is no need to

upgrade your MX200 rmware. If the need should

arise, your McIntosh dealer has access to the latest

rmware.

Firmware Update is used to install new rmware.

The new rmware should be unzipped on the root

directory of a properly formatted USB drive (FAT

or Fat32). The USB drive should be inserted into

the USB port on the rear of the MX200. Selecting

the Update Now button will begin the process. It

is highly recommended that your McIntosh dealer

perform the update process since failure to properly

install the rmware can leave the MX200 in an

unusable state.

SETUP: GENERAL > FACTORY RESET

Factory Reset will restore the MX200’s defaults.

Any changes made will be lost. Congurations can

be saved and restored in the “Save and Load” section

of the general setup menu.

SETUP: GENERAL > SAVE AND LOAD > LOAD

To load a saved conguration, select the load

conguration button. Choose saved conguration

le from its location either from a folder on your

computer or a USB drive inserted into the computer’s

USB port. Conguration les by default are named

“MX200_cong.cfgs”. Choose this le or a le you

have custom named. Select open. The interface will

say “Upload Complete” and the MX200 will power

cycle and the new settings will be loaded.

If you are using the front panel to load a

conguration:

• Insert the USB Drive with the conguration le

stored in the root directory in the MX200 USB

port.

• Go to the Save and Load submenu and select

Load. Progress will be displayed for loading the

two conguration les.

• The MX200 will power cycle when complete. The

restored settings will be in eect.

SETUP: GENERAL > TRIGGER

Trigger1 and Trigger2 can each be set to power on/

o components connected via a power control cable

(see “Power Control Connectors” on page 4).

Each Trigger can be set to:

• Independent allows each individual input to be

set to On or O. When an input that is set to On

is selected, connected components will receive a

power control signal to power on until the selected

input is changed (to an input that is set to O) or

the MX200 is powered O.

• All On sets the power control setting of all inputs

to On. With this selection, any input will generate

a power control signal to be sent for that Trigger.

All On is a quick way to change all the inputs

to On. You can switch to Independent to set any

individual input to O.

General Setup Menu

MX200

• All O sets the power control setting of all inputs

to O. With this selection, no input will generate

an On signal for the Trigger. All O is a quick

way to change all the inputs to O. You can

switch to Independent to set any individual input

to On.

When Independent is selected, you can select On or

O for these inputs:

SETUP: GENERAL > FIRMWARE

Auto O, when Enabled, the MX200 will power

o after 30 minutes of no input. If you pause a movie

for more than 30 minutes and you do not want to nd

the MX200 powered o, you would want to Disable

Auto O.

SETUP: GENERAL > RCLOCK

Remote Control lock when enabled (On) will

prevent the front IR sensor from receiving IR

commands from a remote control. The default for

remote control lock is O. To enable the IR sensor to

detect a remote control’s IR data, set remote control

lock to OFF (the default).

SETUP: GENERAL > AUTO OFF

The MX200 incorporates power save circuitry

to automatically place the MX200 into the power

saving standby mode approximately 30 minutes after

there has been an absence of an audio input signal on

both channels.

When there is a power control connection between

the MX200 and a preamplier or source component,

the auto o function is bypassed.

• HDMI 1

• HDMI 2

• HDMI 3

• HDMI 4

• HDMI TV

• Optical 1

• Optical 2

• Coaxial 1

• Coaxial 2

• AUX 1

• AUX 2

• PHONO

General Setup Menu (continued)

SETUP: AUDIO > SUB LEVEL

Subwoofer level adjust allows for adjusting your

attached subwoofer to be adjusted from -10dB to +

10dB.

SETUP: AUDIO > BASS SYNC

For contents recorded in multi-channel such as

Blu-ray discs, the recorded Low Frequency Eects

(LFE) may be out of sync and delayed. This function

allows you to correct the delay with an adjustment of

0 ms to 16 ms.

SETUP: AUDIO > AUDIO DELAY

Audio delay (Lip Sync) compensates for incorrect

timing between video and audio. When auto lip

sync is set to On, the timing dierence will be

automatically corrected with compatible TVs. The

adjust option allows you to manually adjust the delay

correction from the default of 0 ms up to 500 ms.

SETUP: AUDIO > SURROUND MODE

Audio Setup Menu

The audio setup menu contains the following

options:

Setting Options

Sub Level -10.0 through +10.0

Bass Sync 0-16ms

Audio Delay (Lip Sync) 0-500ms

Volume Scale, Limit

Surround Mode Music, Movie, Game

Dynamic Range Compress* ON, AUTO, OFF

Note: Some options and settings are only available on the browser

version of the setup menu these are indicated with an *.

Setting Options

Music Through, Auto, Dolby Surround, Neural: X,

Multich Stereo, Stereo

Movie Through, Auto, Dolby Surround, Neural: X,

Multich Stereo, Stereo

Game Through, Auto, Dolby Surround, Neural: X,

Multich Stereo, Stereo

Volume Submenu Options

Setting Options

Scale Linear, dB Level

Limit OFF, 60, 70, 80

SETUP: AUDIO > VOLUME > SCALE

There are two choices for how to display the

volume. The default is a volume scale linear which

displays the volume on a scale of 0 (mute) to 99. The

second option is volume scale dB level. This will

express the volume as decibel (dB) level. The decibel

scale is from -103.0dB (mute) to 18dB.

Note: The displayed dB scale increments are not uniform as they

have been designed to give a meaningful level adjustment

depending on the actual level being listened to.

You can change the volume level of the MX200

using the slider. Slide towards the right to increase

and to the left to decrease the volume level. The

current volume percentage for the linear scale or dB

for the dB scale will appear in the box to the right.

SETUP: AUDIO > VOLUME > LIMIT

Volume limit can protect equipment and/or ears

from unintended extreme volume by setting an upper

threshold for how high the volume level can be set.

Volume limit can be set to O (the default) or to one

of these three volume limits:

• 60 (-1.5dB)

• 70 (3.5dB)

• 80 (8.5dB)

If volume limit is not O, the MX200’s volume

level can not be set above the selected volume limit.

In the surround mode setup, you can assign a

surround mode to each of three sound categories:

• Music

• Movie

• Game

These three sound categories can be assigned to an

input using the trim menu, for more information refer

to “Trim Menu” on page 10. Categories make it

easier for someone unfamiliar with DTS or Dolby to

select the proper surround mode by selecting Music,

Movie, or Game which can be assigned to any of the

following choices in setup:

• Through

• AUTO (default)

• Dolby Surround

• DTS Neural:X

• Multi-Channel Stereo

• Stereo

The surround mode represented by the Trim

selections Music, Movie, and Game must be assigned

in setup. If no assignment has been made, the default

for each is Auto.

MX200

Auto will always send audio to all congured

speakers no matter the input audio stream type. It

will use Dolby Surround to send audio to all cong-

ured speakers if the incoming audio stream is Dolby

encoded. It will use DTS Neural:X to send audio

to all congured speakers if a DTS encoded audio

stream comes in. If a 2 channel or multi-channel

PCM stream comes in, it will use Dolby Surround to

send audio to all congured speakers.

Dolby Surround will invoke Dolby’s post processor

to always send audio to every congured loudspeaker

no matter the input stream type.

DTS Neural:X will invoke DTS’ post processor to

always send audio to every congured loudspeaker

no matter the input stream type.

Multi-channel stereo will downmix and/or upmix

to send audio to all left and right speakers (plus sub

if congured) no matter the input stream type. This

surround mode is similar to party mode in similar

products. Use this setting to deliver audio to all

channels.

Stereo will downmix to send audio to only the left

and right front speakers (plus sub if congured) no

matter the input stream type.

Through will neither upmix nor downmix. The

input stream will be sent to the congured speakers

per the input le stream with no post processing.

Audio Setup Menu (continued) Audio Setup Menu from Browser

Dynamic Range Compress

Dynamic Range Compress has 3 options: OFF, ON,

and Auto that apply to the HDMI inputs. Dynamic

Range Compression allows reduced volume listening

of video sound while retaining the ability to hear

voices and reduced level sounds.

• OFF retains full dynamic range of the original

signal content.

• AUTO applies a medium level of compression that

may be more enjoyable under overall listening

conditions.

• ON applies maximum compression for dicult

listening conditions.

Video Setup Menu

SETUP: VIDEO > HDMI SETUP > ARC

The ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature, when

enabled, will work with the TV Audio input and a

television connected to the HDMI OUT/ARC output

on the back of the MX200.

ARC can provide two-way communication between

units allowing for volume control and lip-syncing

functions to ensure audio and video are perfectly

matched. This allows for more intelligent operation

between components as well as less cable clutter.

Make sure the ARC is enabled in your TV’s setup

menu as well as on the MX200.

SETUP: VIDEO > HDMI SETUP > CEC

CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is an addition

to the HDMI standard which allows control signals

from one device to communicate with another device

via an HDMI cable connection. If you change HDMI

control settings, reset power to connected devices.

Make sure CEC is enabled on all devices you wish to

utilize CEC.

Notes: 1. To use ARC, CEC must also be set to On.

2. To use CEC and the additional commands of TV

audio switching, power off control and power

saving, CEC must be set to on, so your television and

MX200 can better communicate.

3. To power ON the MX200 via CEC, ensure Network

Control is set to ON.

The world of ARC and CEC is not yet perfect. It is

certainly getting better, but not every component in

the world is speaking precisely the same language.

There may be circumstances where you may have

better performances by turning these features o.

These features can be enabled or disabled at any time

on the MX200.

Remember to enable CEC on your television if you

want to use CEC with the MX200.

CEC should be set to O, if you are using a third-

party control system so that CEC does compete with

your external controller.

Video Setup Menu from Browser

TV audio switching, power o control and power

saving are only available options if CEC is turned on

and are only accessible through the browser interface

of the setup menu.

TV Audio Switching

TV audio switching, when set to ON, will switch to

TV audio when receiving a command from the TV.

When set to OFF, the MX200 will not automati-

cally switch to TV audio when receiving a command

from the TV.

Power O Control

Power o control, when set to ALL, the MX200

will enter sleep mode when the TV is turned o

regardless of input. When power o control is set to

VIDEO, the MX200 will enter sleep mode when the

TV is turned o and the MX200’s input is set to an

HDMI input. When set to OFF, the TV’s power will

not eect the MX200’s standby mode.

Power Saving

Power saving, when to ON, will put the MX200 in

sleep mode if the audio source is TV and the TV’s

audio output is set as the TV’s speaker. Power saving

will apply when the MX200 is using an HDMI input.

The video setup menu has the following options:

Setting Input

HDMI Setup Submenu described below

ON SCREEN DISP OFF, BOTTOM, TOP

TV Audio Switching* ON, OFF

Power O Control* ALL, VIDEO, OFF

Power Saving* ON, OFF

Note: Some options and settings are only available on the browser

version of the setup menu these are indicated with an *.

SETUP: VIDEO > HDMI SETUP

The Video setup menu has one main submenu for

HDMI settings, the options for it are shown below.

Setting Input

PASSTH RU NONE, HDMI 1-4

ARC ON, OFF

CEC ON, OFF

SETUP: VIDEO > HDMI SETUP > PASS THRU

Pass through (written as HDMI PASSTHRU on the

front display) allows an HDMI input to be assigned

so that when a signal is received by that HDMI input,

while in standby mode, the MX200 will pass the

complete signal to the HMDI output exactly as it was

received for video and audio playback by a connected

TV or monitor.

Note: CEC should be disabled if you plan to use the pass through

feature to avoid your TV turning on your MX200 and other

unexpected results.

SETUP: VIDEO > ON SCREEN DISP

On screen display, when On, will display the

volume on an attached TV when the volume is

activated. O will disable this feature.

Bottom and Top refer to the position on the TV

where the volume will be displayed. Both Bottom

and Top enable (on) the on screen display feature.

MX200

Network Setup Menu

SETUP: NETWORK > FRIENDLY NAME

Friendly name provides a more individual way of

identifying your MX200 on the network with devices

that recognize friendly names.

The default friendly name of “MX200” can be

changed by selecting an alternative name from the

preset name drop-down list. To create your own

name for the MX200, choose “Custom” from the

preset name drop-down box and then type the new

name in the friendly name box. Custom names can

only be entered from the browser interface. Preset

names can be chosen using the front panel or your

remote control.

Network Settings

Network settings allows you manually entering

network information. You may do this if you want to

have a static IP address for the MX200. The default

is for DHCP is On. With DHCP on, all the network

information will be assigned automatically from your

router.

To manually enter network settings, select “O” for

DHCP. This will allow you to enter settings for:

• IP address

• Gateway (typically the IP address of your router)

• Subnet mask (typically 255.255.255.0)

• DNS address (typically the IP address of your

router)

When you have completed making network settings

changes, select the “Apply All Settings” button to

save your changes.

SETUP: NETWORK

Setting Options

Network

Information

Connection Status

Host IP Address

Host Mac Address

Dirac IP Address

Network Identify OK

Network Control On, O

Friendly Name MX200, Home Theater, Living Room,

Family Room, Guest Room, Dining

Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom,

Den, Oce, None, Custom*

Note: Some options and settings are only available on the browser

version of the setup menu these are indicated with an *.

SETUP: NETWORK > NETWORK INFORMATION

• Connection status will show whether the device is

Connected or Not Connected to the internet.

• Host IP address will display the MX200’s IP

address.

• Host Mac address will display the MX200’s Mac

address.

• Dirac IP Address will display the specic IP

Address for the MX200’s Dirac function.

SETUP: NETWORK > NETWORK CONTROL

Network control has two settings: On or O. The

default is O. When network control is enabled (On),

a control system such as one using RS232 commands

over IP can awaken the MX200 from a sleep state.

When network control is o, the MX200 will enter

standby mode when powered o. The monitoring of

network trac with network control On uses slightly

more power when the MX200 is in sleep mode.

Speakers Setup Menu

SETUP: SPEAKERS > SPEAKER CONFIG

The available speaker categories are based on the

settings in Amp Assign (see above).

Speaker Options

Front Large / Small

Center Large / Small / None

Subwoofer (SUB) 1 speaker / 2 speaker / None

Surround (SUR) Large / Small / None

Surround Back (SUR BK)

Large / Small

Front Height (FR HT) Large / Small

Back Height (BK HT) Large / Small

Top Front* Large / Small

Top Rear* Large / Small

Top Middle* Large / Small

Note: 1. Some settings are only available on the browser version of

the setup menu these are indicated with an *.

2. Choosing some options will eliminate other options.

Speakers are dened as Large or Small. A Large

Speaker is a full-range speaker able to reproduce

bass frequencies down to 35Hz within -3dB of the

midrange frequencies. If it is not Large, then it is

Small.

SETUP: SPEAKERS > SPEAKER DISTANCES

Setting Options

Front Left 0.0 to 10.0m in 0.1m increments

Front Center 0.0 to 10.0m in 0.1m increments

Front Right 0.0 to 10.0m in 0.1m increments

Surround Right 0.0 to 10.0m in 0.1m increments

Rear Right 0.0 to 10.0m in 0.1m increments

Rear Left 0.0 to 10.0m in 0.1m increments

Surround Left 0.0 to 10.0m in 0.1m increments

Top Front Left* 0.0 to 10.0m in 0.1m increments

Top Front Right* 0.0 to 10.0m in 0.1m increments

Top Rear Left 0.0 to 10.0m in 0.1m increments

Top Rear Right 0.0 to 10.0m in 0.1m increments

Subwoofer 1 0.0 to 10.0m in 0.1m increments

Subwoofer 2 0.0 to 10.0m in 0.1m increments

Note:

Some settings are only available on the browser version of

the setup menu these are indicated with an *.

The input of distances of your speakers can be

entered manually. Distances will be provided

automatically when the Dirac Live setup program

is run, after which they can be edited. Having an

accurate accounting of your speaker speeds the Dirac

Live process by avoiding Dirac Live looking for

phantom speakers.

For each speaker, enter the distance from the main

listening position to the speaker in meters. To convert

feet to meters, multiply the number of feet by 0.3048.

The Dirac Live program will provide more exacting

information. The information entered here provides a

baseline to compare the Dirac Live ndings.

For Dolby enabled speakers, enter the distance to

the speaker. Do not calculate the angled path that the

reected sound will travel. Dirac Live will handle

this.

The speakers setup menu contains the following

submenus:

• Amp Assign

• Speaker Conguration

• Speaker Distances

• Speaker Level

• Crossover

SETUP: SPEAKERS > AMP ASSIGN

Setting Options

Manual Floor 2 channel, 5 channel, 5 channel + SB

Manual Top SP

Top Speaker

None, 2 channel, 4 channel*

Top Layout Front, Middle, Rear, Front + Rear*,

Front + Middle*, Middle + Rear*

Manual Dolby None, 2 channel, 4 channel*

Dolby Layout Front, Surround*, Rear*, Front + Rear*,

Front + Middle*, Middle + Rear*

Note:

1. Some settings are only available on the browser version of

the setup menu these are indicated with an *.

2. Choosing some options will eliminate others.

In amp assign, you select how to use the preampli-

er section of the MX200. In the amp assign section

of setup, you can tell the MX200 what speaker setup

scheme you will be using. This assignment is neces-

sary before running Dirac Live.

MX200

SETUP: SPEAKERS > CROSSOVER

Setting Options

Dependence Independent, All

Cross All

40, 60, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 150, 200, 250 Hz

Independent

Front, Center, Surround (SUR), Surround

Back (SUR BK), (BK HT)

Bass Type

LFE, LFE + MAIN

Bass LP Filter 40, 60, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 150, 200, 250 Hz

Sound below the crossover frequency is ltered

from the output to “small” speakers and is sent to the

subwoofer or front speakers. Most small speakers use a

crossover frequency of 80Hz, but small speakers may

need a crossover set as high as 250Hz. We recommend

setting to a higher frequency when small speakers are

used. For example, set to “250Hz” when the frequency

range of the speakers is 250Hz to 20kHz.

You can choose Independent or All. Cross All

will globally set the crossover frequency to the

chosen value. Independent will allow each available

speaker’s crossover frequency to be set using the

same options as Cross All.

SETUP: SPEAKERS > CROSSOVER > BASS TYPE

When the subwoofer mode is set to LFE (Low

Frequency Eects), the LFE channel plus the low

frequency output below the set crossover frequency

of speakers set to small is sent to the subwoofer

When set to LFE+Main, the LFE channel and low

frequency output, below the set crossover frequency,

of the main channel are sent to the subwoofer.

SETUP: SPEAKERS > CROSSOVER > BASS LP FILTER

The bass low pass lter sets an upper limit for

frequencies that are sent to the subwoofers when

LFE+Main is selected above. Frequencies above the

chosen option will not be sent to the subwoofer. The

LPF setting does not apply to content sent from the

LFE channel to the subwoofers.

SETUP: SPEAKERS > SPEAKER LEVEL

Setting Options

Test Tone On, O

Front Left -10 to +10dB in 1dB increments

Front Center -10 to +10dB in 1dB increments

Front Right -10 to +10dB in 1dB increments

Surround Right -10 to +10dB in 1dB increments

Rear Right -10 to +10dB in 1dB increments

Rear Left -10 to +10dB in 1dB increments

Surround Left -10 to +10dB in 1dB increments

Top Left Front* -10 to +10dB in 1dB increments

Top Right Front* -10 to +10dB in 1dB increments

Top Rear Left -10 to +10dB in 1dB increments

Top Rear Right -10 to +10dB in 1dB increments

Subwoofer 1 -10 to +10dB in 1dB increments

Subwoofer 2 -10 to +10dB in 1dB increments

Note: Some settings are only available on the browser version of

the setup menu these are indicated with an *.

The test tones and levels submenu provides the

ability to manually set relative levels for all speaker

types, and may be used to conrm proper wiring.

This does not need to be set if using Dirac Live

calibration.

When test tone is set to On, a tone will play through

the speaker type selected in the levels drop-down

box. Using a sound meter or your ears, you can set

the relative level from -10dB to +10dB. The default is

0dB.

Dirac Live will automatically set levels and will

over-write osets set previously. Likewise, manually

setting test tones will replace Dirac Live settings.

Speaker Placement

Speaker Position

Front The Front Left and Right speakers should

be an equal distance from the main listening

position. The distance between each speaker

and your TV should also be about the same.

Center The Middle speaker should be between the

Front speakers and above or below your TV.

Top Front Mount the Top Front Left and Right speakers

on the ceiling slightly in front of your main

listening position and align with the Left and

Right Front speakers.

Top Middle Mount the Top Middle Left and Right speakers

directly above the main listening position and

align with the Left and Right Front speakers.

Top Rear Mount the Top Rear Left and Right speakers

on the ceiling slightly behind your main

listening position and align with the Left and

Right Front speakers.

Subwoofer Place the Subwoofer at a convenient location

near the Front speakers. If you have two

Subwoofers, place them asymmetrically across

the front of your room.

Front Dolby

speaker

Left/Right

Place the Front Dolby Enabled speakers on

the Front speakers (left and right). For a Dolby

Atmos Enabled speaker integrated with a

Front speaker, place the Dolby Atmos Enabled

speaker instead of the Front speaker.

Surround

Dolby

speaker

Place the Surround Dolby Enabled speaker

on the Surround speaker. For a Dolby Atmos

Enabled speaker integrated with a Surround

speaker, place the Dolby Atmos Enabled

speaker instead of the Surround speaker.

Back Dolby

speaker

Place the Back Dolby Enabled speaker on the

surround back speaker. For a Dolby Atmos

Enabled speaker integrated with a Surround

Back speaker, place the Dolby Atmos Enabled

speaker instead of the Surround Back speaker.

More information about speaker placement can be

found in “Setting Up Surround Sound” on page 24.

Speakers Setup Menu (continued)

10. Use the Play Button to test channels individually

to hear if their level is suitable. Slowly raise the

master output level until sound can be heard.

• Repeat this step for each speaker.

11. Once each channel is complete, adjust the Master

output to a normal or slightly loud listening level.

Calibration notes:

• A common master volume range is -35dB to -25dB.

• A signal-to-noise ratio error indicates too low of audio to

measure. Master output may need to increase.

• A clipping error indicates too high of an audio level to

measure. Master output may need to decrease.

• If your subwoofer has gain control, this control may need to

be adjusted to assist with the volume calibration of that channel.

Select Arrangement

12. Dirac oers dierent arrangement settings for

measurements: Tightly Focused, Focused, and

Wide Imaging.

13. Please choose one that matches closest to your

own listening arrangement. A wider listening

arrangement may require more measurement

positions with the microphone

Measure

14. Place the microphone closest to the listening

position shown in arrangement image.

15. Press “Measure selected position.”

16. DIRAC will now send test tones out of the

system’s channels to measure.

Note: While measuring a 7.2.4 system, the test tone will appear to

come from both subwoofers together. This is normal.

17. When measurement is nished, Dirac will

automatically go to the next position to be

measured.

18. Relocate the Microphone to match the next

position shown in DIRAC for the next

measurement.

Dirac Live

Setup

Please review the Dirac Live User manual setup

and operation before beginning to calibrate your

system. Information regarding the user manual and

other tips may be found at

https://www.dirac.com/live/faq/

1. Create a DIRAC account and install the app from

https://www.dirac.com/live/downloads

2. Complete amp assign to establish the room’s

layout using either the front panel or the browser

setup menu. This will set up the MX200 to know

which proper channels to enable to deliver audio

to (“Setup: Speakers > Amp Assign” on page 20)

Note: After completing “Amp Assign”, press “Next”, and finally

press “Start.” This refreshes NET connection to DIRAC

within the MX200. Please wait at least 30 seconds to

connect to the MX200 within the Dirac Live app.

3. Make the room as quiet as possible. Background

noise can disrupt the room measurements. Close

windows and turn o unnecessary electronic

devices (radios, air conditioners, uorescent

lights, etc.).

4. Connect the included measurement microphone

to the MX200.

Select Device (MX200)

5. Select recording device (microphone). An icon

with a microphone should appear with a graph.

6. Click the graph to select proper calibration le

7. Select “Use from device.”

Volume Calibration

8. Set the Master output to a low setting to avoid

damage to ears or speakers.

9. Set the microphone gain to +0dB.

19. Repeat the “Measure selected position’ for each

position in Dirac’s arrangement Image.

Note: Please take the time to SAVE your current project at this

point, as it will allow you to open this measurement and edit

your filter in the future without having to remeasure your

arrangement again.

Filter Design

20. Dirac Live will automatically generate a

suggested target curve based on your speakers’

performance and tune their response to meet the

suggested curve. These curves can be adjusted to

your preferences.

21. To manually adjust the generated curve, follow

the Dirac Live User Manual on Filter Design.

Filter Export

22. Once the desired lter is achieved, the lter may

now be exported and saved onto the MX200.

23. Dirac will give the opportunity to name and

describe the lter. The MX200 can store up to 4

exported lters.

The Dirac Live process is now complete, and

Dirac may be enabled or disabled with available

lter selections via the trim menu and browser.

Future Filter Edits:

Amp Assignment must be set to the same settings

as when the project was measured with to be able

to open a specic project and speaker arrangement.

For example, if a Dirac Live measurement was taken

with system set to 5.1 – if amp assign is changed to

5.0: the project measured with 5.1 will not be able to

open until the MX200 is set back to 5.1.

MX200

Connection Diagram

HDMI

1 2

RS232

TRIG 1 IR IN

TRIG 2

OPT

COAX

OUT/eARC

DATA OUT

SETUP MIC

BALANCED OUT

RF LF C LS RB LB RH1RS LH1 RH2 LH2

A/V PROCESSOR

MX200

McINTOSH LABORATORY, INC., BINGHAMTON, NY

HAN DCRAF TED I N USA WITH US A ND I MPO RT ED PAR TS

NET

DIGITAL INPUTS

SERVICE

USB

5V/1A

GND

AUX 1

AUX 2R AUX 2L

UNBAL OUT

SW1

SW2

BALANCED IN

MAC ID

SERIAL

NUMBER

NET NET NET NET

BLU-RAY PLAYER

LOUDSPEAKERS

SUBWOOFER

(up to 2)

ROUTER

MIC

CHANNEL 7-RB CHANNEL 6-RS CHANNEL 5-LS CHANNEL 4-LB CHANNEL 3-RF CHANNEL 2-C CHANNEL 1-LF

MI347 SEVEN CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

McINTOSH LABORATORY, INC.,

BINGHAMTON, NY

HANDCRAFTED IN USA WITH US AND IMPORTED PARTS

50/60Hz 10A

100V-240V

FUS

PUSH

15AH 250V

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR

SERIAL

NUMBER

POWER

CONTROL

OUT

BAL BAL

UNBAL

–

UNBAL

–

BAL

UNBAL

–

UNBAL

–

BALBAL BAL

UNBAL

–

UNBAL

–

BAL

UNBAL

–

CLASS 2 WIRING

CHANNEL 7-RB CHANNEL 6-RS CHANNEL 5-LS CHANNEL 4-LB CHANNEL 3-RF CHANNEL 2-C CHANNEL 1-LF

MI347 SEVEN CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

McINTOSH LABORATORY, INC.,

BINGHAMTON, NY

HANDCRAFTED IN USA WITH US AND IMPORTED PARTS

50/60Hz 10A

100V-240V

FUS

PUSH

15AH 250V

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR

SERIAL

NUMBER

POWER

CONTROL

OUT

BAL BAL

UNBAL

–

UNBAL

–

BAL

UNBAL

–

UNBAL

–

BALBAL BAL

UNBAL

–

UNBAL

–

BAL

UNBAL

–

CLASS 2 WIRING

Setting Up Surround Sound

Setting up speakers for a surround setup takes

planning, measuring and installation. Depending on

your level of expertise and available time, you may

wish to employ the services of your McIntosh dealer

for expert setup of your system. Professional instal-

lation of in-ceiling speakers is particularly important

due to gravity and the location above your head.

The number, types and locations of speakers are

key elements in setting up the system. There is a

multitude of possible congurations, and the MX200

is very exible in its setup to adapt to many of these

congurations.

Often surround setups are referred to by numbers

for example 7.2.4. The rst number refers to the

number of traditional “oor” speakers (front, center

and surround). The second number is the number

of subwoofers that can be connected, and the third

number refers to the number of in-ceiling or upward

ring speakers in the setup.

The type of speaker (size and location) will be

entered later during Speaker setup. The distance of

the speaker from the listening location is manually

entered in the Speaker setup, or automatically entered

during the Dirac Live

calibration process.

At this stage, the connection from the MX200

to the various speakers, powered subwoofers, and

auxiliary ampliers should be made with high

quality cables as necessary.

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

2-LS 6-RS

1-LB 7-RB

3-L 5-R

4-C

2-LS 6-RS

1-LB 7-RB

3-L 5-R

4-C

SW-1

2-LS 6-RS

1-LB 7-RB

3-L 5-R

4-C

SW-1

SW-2

SW-1

SW-2

2-LS 6-RS

3-L 5-R

4-C

SW-1

GOOD

ART

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

2-LS 6-RS

1-LB 7-RB

3-L 5-R

4-C

2-LS 6-RS

1-LB 7-RB

3-L 5-R

4-C

SW-1

2-LS 6-RS

1-LB 7-RB

3-L 5-R

4-C

SW-1

SW-2

SW-1

SW-2

2-LS 6-RS

3-L 5-R

4-C

SW-1

GOOD

ART

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

∗2

∗3

∗4

∗4 125° - 150°∗2 30° - 55° ∗3 65° - 100°

(Viewed from the side)

Top middle speaker

Top front speaker Top rear speaker

Front speaker

Surround

speaker

Surround

back speaker

7.2.4 with Front & Rear Tops

The ideal setup for the MX200 is shown above. It

features two subwoofers, seven oor speakers, and

four ceiling mounted speakers. The settings from the

browser setup menu are shown below.

5.1

Another common setup for the MX200 is shown

above. It features one subwoofer and 5 oor speakers.

The settings from the browser setup menu are shown

below.

MX200

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

2-LS 6-RS

1-LB 7-RB

3-L 5-R

4-C

2-LS 6-RS

1-LB 7-RB

3-L 5-R

4-C

SW-1

2-LS 6-RS

1-LB 7-RB

3-L 5-R

4-C

SW-1

SW-2

SW-1

SW-2

2-LS 6-RS

3-L 5-R

4-C

SW-1

GOOD

ART

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

2-LS 6-RS

1-LB 7-RB

3-L 5-R

4-C

2-LS 6-RS

1-LB 7-RB

3-L 5-R

4-C

SW-1

2-LS 6-RS

1-LB 7-RB

3-L 5-R

4-C

SW-1

SW-2

SW-1

SW-2

2-LS 6-RS

3-L 5-R

4-C

SW-1

GOOD

ART

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

2-LS 6-RS

1-LB 7-RB

3-L 5-R

4-C

2-LS 6-RS

1-LB 7-RB

3-L 5-R

4-C

SW-1

2-LS 6-RS

1-LB 7-RB

3-L 5-R

4-C

SW-1

SW-2

SW-1

SW-2

2-LS 6-RS

3-L 5-R

4-C

SW-1

GOOD

ART

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

Floor Speakers

The MX200 has thirteen speaker outputs, with

seven channels intended for oor speakers, to

connect to speakers around the room via your

selected ampliers.

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

2-LS 6-RS

1-LB 7-RB

3-L 5-R

4-C

2-LS 6-RS

1-LB 7-RB

3-L 5-R

4-C

SW-1

2-LS 6-RS

1-LB 7-RB

3-L 5-R

4-C

SW-1

SW-2

SW-1

SW-2

2-LS 6-RS

3-L 5-R

4-C

SW-1

GOOD

ART

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

H1-L H1-R

H2- L H2- R

Subwoofers

Your surround sound setup might include one or

two subwoofers. Use the SW1 and SW2 outputs on

the back of the MX200 to connect them.

Heights

The MX200 has four height outputs that can be

connected to a secondary amplier(s) to drive up to

four locations on the ceiling or can be congured

for up to four Dolby Atmos speakers. Dolby Atmos

Enabled speakers reect the sound o the ceiling

to allow the sound to come from over your head by

using a special upward-pointing

speaker that is placed on the oor.

Note: RH1 and LH1 should be forward of

RH2 and LH2.

HDMI

1 2

RS232

TRIG 1 IR IN

TRIG 2

OPT

COAX

OUT/eARC

DATA OUT

SETUP MIC

BALANCED OUT

RF LF C LS RB LB RH1RS LH1 RH2 LH2

A/ V PR O C E SSOR

MX200

McINTOSH LABORATORY, INC., BINGHAMTON, NY

HAN DCRAF TED I N USA WITH US A ND IM PORTE D PART S

NET

DIGITAL INPUTS

SERVICE

USB

5V/1A

GND

AUX 1

AUX 2R AUX 2L

UNBAL OUT

SW1

SW2

BALANCED IN

MAC ID

SERIAL

NUMBER

Audio Specications

Note: the MX200 specifications are with Dirac Live bypassed.

Frequency Response

±0.5dB from 20Hz-20,000Hz

Total Harmonic Distortion

High Level Inputs: 0.005% maximum from 20Hz to

20,000Hz

Phono Input: 0.05% maximum from 20Hz to

20,000Hz

Signal To Noise Ratio - A Weighted

Phono: 77dB below 5mV Input

High Level: 96dB below rated Output

Output Impedance

330 Ohms

Input Impedance

Phono: 47k Ohms

High Level: 22k Ohms Unbalanced and Balanced

Sensitivity for Rated Output

Phono: 4.5mV

High Level: 450mV Unbalanced

900mV Balanced

Maximum Voltage Output

7V Unbalanced

15V Balanced

Maximum Input Signal

Phono: 50mV

High Level: 4.5V Unbalanced and Balanced

Room Correction

Dirac Live

Video Specications

HDMI (Inputs and Outputs)

Version 2.1, 8K, High Dynamic Range (HDR),

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, 4:4:4 Color,

Rec. 2020, 3D Video pass-through, eARC,

Dynamic Lip-sync

Fixed Rate Link (FRL)

40 Gbps

18 Gbps TMDS

Video Resolution

Up to 1080p 60/50Hz

4K 120/60/50/30/25/24Hz

8K 60/30Hz

HDCP

Version 2.3

Coaxial/Optical Digital Input Rate and Formats

32kHz to 192kHz, 24-Bit PCM, Multichannel PCM,

Dolby Digital, DTS

HDMI Input Rate and Formats

32kHz to 192kHz – 24-Bit PCM, Multichannel &

Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby

Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus,

DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Express

General Specications

Note: the MX200 has been tested and certified for indoor use only.

Power Requirements

Field AC Voltage conversion of the MX200 is not pos-

sible. The MX200 is factory congured for one of the

following AC Voltages:

100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 30 watts

110 Volts, 50/60Hz at 30 watts

120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 30 watts

127 Volts, 50/60Hz at 30 watts

220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 30 watts

230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 30 watts

240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 30 watts

Standby, less than 0.5 watt

Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MX200 for the correct voltage.

Overall Dimensions

Width is 17 1/2 inches (44.5cm)

Width with Side Mount Brackets 19 inches (48.3cm)

Height is 4 15/16 inches (12.5cm)

Depth is 21 inches (53.3cm)

Weight

17 pounds (7.7 kg) net

39.5 pounds (18 kg) in shipping carton

Shipping Carton Dimensions

Width is 26 1/2 inches (67.3cm)

Depth is 17 inches (43.2cm)

Height is 24 1/4 inches (61.6cm)

Power Control Output

12VDC, 50mA maximum total

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MX200

Packing Instructions Part List

Qty Part Number Description

1 034668 Shipping Carton only

2 034669 End Caps

1 033836 Inside Carton only

1 033725 Top Pad

1 034576 Bottom Pad

4 017937 Plastic Feet

4 400159 #10-32 x 3/4” Screws

4 404080 #10 Flat Washers

1 034667 Accessory Box

2 034500 Slotted Foam

1 034501 Divider Foam

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.

If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s)

are needed, please call or write Customer Service

Department of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 2.

Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers.

SPACER

PADS

SLOTTED

FOAM (2)

DIVIDER

FOAM

ACCESSORY

BOX

MICROPHONE

STAND

MICROPHONE

AND CABLE

MINI BOOM

MICROPHONE

ADAPTER

The continuous improvement of its products is the

policy of McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. who reserve

the right to improve design without notice.

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www.mcintoshlabs.com

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