McIntosh MVP861 manual

MVP861 Owner ’ s Manual McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers S treet Binghamton, New Y ork 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 F AX: 607-724-0549 Audio V ideo Player Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “MLP Lossless” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround”[...]

2 W ARNING - T O REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a ris[...]

3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERA TING 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 manufactur[...]

4 Customer Service T echnical Assist ance Please T ake A Moment Thank Y ou Copyright 2004 © by McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. The serial number , purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service. The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information: Y our decision to own this [...]

5 8. CD Audio Discs r ecor ded in the MP3 Format will playback on the MVP861 except discs that contain multi-session r ecor dings. The MP3 Digital Signal is decoded to analog audio by the internal cir cuitry and is available at the Audio Outputs. A PCM version of the decoded MP3 Signal is available at the Digital Audio Outputs. 9. The MVP861 will p[...]

6 Introduction and Performance Features • T win Laser Pickup The MVP861 incorporates two laser elements, with differ - ent wavelengths, that are focused through one lens assem- bly . This unique design allows reading many dif ferent types of Audio and V ideo Disc Formats. • Advanced T ransport The MVP861 has a new vibration-resistant T ransport[...]

7 The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MVP861. There is additional infor - mation on the next page pertaining to installing the MVP861 into cabinets. MVP861 Dimensions Dimensions 17- 1/2 " 44.45cm 4- 5/8 " 1 1.75cm 6" 15.24cm 12" 30.48cm 13- 1/8 " 33.38cm 3/16 " 0.48cm 4- 13/16 [...]

8 Inst allation The MVP861 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. The four feet, may be removed from the bottom of the MVP861 when it is custom installed as outlined below . The four feet, together with the mount- ing screws should be retained for possible future use if the MVP861 is removed from the custom installati[...]

9 Rear Panel Connections Connect the MVP861 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to infor- mation on the back panel of your MVP861 to determine the correct voltage for your unit POWER CONTROL IN receives turn-on signals from a McIntosh com- ponent and POWER CONTROL OUT sends turn-on signals on to another McIntosh Com- ponent DIGIT AL AUDIO OPTICAL[...]

10 How to Connect Control, Analog and Digital Audio 1. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MVP861 POWER CONTROL IN to the POWER CONTROL ACC Output jack of a McIntosh A/V Control Center . 2. Connect a Data Cable from the MVP861 DA T A IN jack to the DVD DA T A jack on the McIntosh A/V Con- trol Center . 3. Connect a Coaxial Cable from the MVP861 [...]

11 1. Connect a S-V ideo Cable from the MVP861 S-VIDEO OUTPUT to the DVD S-VIDEO INPUT on a McIn- tosh A/V Control Center . Note: The MVP861 V ideo Outputs may also be connected directly to a Monitor/TV if no V ideo Input Switching is available in the A/V Control Center . 2. Connect a V ideo Cable from the MVP861 Composite VIDEO OUTPUT to the Multi[...]

12 Front Panel Indicators, Push-Buttons and Switch Opens and Closes the disc tray for loading or unloading discs Stops disc playback Use to Pause during playback S tarts disc playback Move back one track/chapter at a time Move forward one track/chapter at a time S tandby Power On Indicator Front Panel Alphanumeric and Symbol Display IR Sensor recei[...]

13 Indicates when the disc contains multiple viewing angles Indicates the type of disc loaded; CD, CD-V ideo, DVD, DVD-Audio, or DVD-V ideo Indicates the channels of sound available on the disc; which includes Front Left, Front Center , Front Right, Surround Left, Mono Surround, Surround Right and Low Frequency Ef fect Channel Indicates the Pro- gr[...]

14 Remote Control Push-Buttons Use to Clear the last programmed track S tarts Playback of a disc and allows moving forward or back- ward one chapter at a time on a DVD-V ideo; or one track at a time on DVD-Audio, SACD and CD Discs Use to access the initial Settings Menu Move forward or backward through a disc chapter or track, also use to set the S[...]

15 How to Operate the Remote Control How to Operate the Remote Control The Remote Control is capable of performing both basic Operating Functions and Setup Options for the MVP861 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 Contr ol. T[...]

16 How to Operate the Setup Mode Y our McIntosh MVP861 has been factory configured for default operating settings that will allow you to immedi- ately enjoy superb video and high fidelity audio from a DVD-V ideo. It also reproduces DVD-Audio, SACDs and CDs with unparalleled sonic purity . If you wish to make changes to the factory default settings,[...]

17 Setup Mode Default Settings The following listings indicate the factory default settings. Refer to the listed page number for instructions on how to change a default setting. MAIN SETTINGS FOR: Disc: Name Selection Refer to Page Dialog ............................. English ................................ 18 Subtitle ............................[...]

18 How to Set Disc Language This is to select the Language of the Soundtrack, Subtitles, and Disc Menus. Dialog This selects the dialog language that will be heard when the DVD Disc is played. Note: The Alternate Languages of Fr ench and Spanish may not be available on all DVD Discs. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the supplied Remote Control to [...]

19 SETUP , con’t 3. The Subtitle Preference Menu will now appear on the screen with the default selection of Off. T o change to Subtitle On select the desired language use the Up  or Down  directional Push-buttons followed by the SE- LECT Push-button. Refer to figure 5. Notes: The title of the icon button-bar will change color fr om yellow [...]

20 How to Set the OSD (On Screen Display) OSD Language This selects the language of the on screen menus that will be seen on the TV/Monitor . T o change from English to an- other language perform the following steps: Note: The Alternate Languages of Fr ench and Spanish may not be available on all DVD Discs when viewing their menus. 1. Press the SET[...]

21 3. T o change the blue background setting to another color use the Up  or Down  directional Push-buttons fol- lowed by the SELECT Push-button. Note: The title of the icon button-bar will change color fr om yellow (the cursor color) to green indicating the selected item. 4. Return to the OSD Setup Menu by pressing the Up  directional Pus[...]

22 TV Aspect This selects the proper display ratio of height and width to match the TV/Monitor connected to the MVP861. T o change from the default setting of W ide (16:9) perform the following steps: 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the Remote Control to access the On-Screen Disc Setup Menu. Then press the Right  directional Push-button to sel[...]

23 SETUP , con’t Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Note: If ther e is a Disc playing in the MVP861 pr ess the STOP Push-button twice befor e pressing the SETUP Push-button. 2. Use the Down  directional Push-button followed by the SELECT Push-button on the Remote Control to se- lect the TV TYPE Menu. Refer to figure 17. 3. T o change from the defau[...]

24 TV/Monitor . In or der to view the Pr ogr essive Scan V ideo Output of the MVP861, the TV/ Monitor connected to it must be capable of displaying a Pr ogressive Pictur e and setup to display the Progr essive Signal. 3. T o change from the Interlaced to Progressive Scan set- ting use the Up  or Down  directional Push-buttons followed by the [...]

25 SETUP , con’t Note: The title of the icon button-bar will change color fr om yellow (the cursor color) to green indicating the selected item. 4. Return to the V ideo Setup Menu by pressing the Up  directional Push-button. 5. Next continue to the BLACK LEVEL Settings. If no other changes are to be made in Setup Mode at this time, exit by pre[...]

26 How to Set the Video, con’t Progr essive Mode In order to produce the best possible picture quality during video playback of very dark scenes, the MVP861 has an alternate Progessive Scan V ideo 2 Mode. T o change from the default Progressive Scan Mode 1 setting perform the following steps: Note: The MVP861 needs to be in the Pr ogr essive Scan[...]

27 SETUP , con’t How to Set the Audio Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Audio Channel The MVP861 allows the configuring of various audio pa- rameters to match the number , size and distance of Loud- speakers in the system. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the supplied Remote Control to access the On-Screen Disc Setup Menu. Then press the Right  d[...]

28 Center and Surr ound Loudspeaker will automatically switch to small with the Lar ge Menu Setting grayed out. The Subwoofer setting will switch On with the Off Menu Setting grayed out. 3. Use the Down  directional Push-button to select FIL- TER followed by using the Down  directional Push- button to select On or Off. When the Off position i[...]

29 Figure 29 Figure 28 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 30 Figure 31 SETUP , con’t[...]

30 How to Set the Audio, con’t Delay T ime is measured in feet. The delays can be adjusted from 1 foot to 25 feet in one foot increments for each Loud- speaker . Note: Befor e performing the Delay T ime adjustments, you must first have completed the Loudspeaker Size and Level adjustments. 1. Measure the distances of the Loudspeakers used in the H[...]

31 SETUP , con’t Super Audio CD The MVP861 allows the for establishing which sound for- mat (disc layer) is choosen when a hybrid Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) is played back. The default setting is for SACD Multichannel Audio T racks; to change from the Multichannel Setting perform the following: 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the supplied [...]

32 2. T o change from the default setting of Normal to PCM use the Up  or Down  directional Push-buttons to select DIGIT AL OUT followed by the SELECT Push- button. Refer to figure 40 on page 31. Notes: The title of the icon button-bar will change color fr om yellow (the cursor color) to green indicating the selected item. 3. Return to the Au[...]

33 SETUP , con’t 4. Next continue to the BASS ENHANCER (2 channel) Menu. If no other changes are to be made in Setup Mode at this time, exit by pressing the Down  direc- tional Push-button to select the EXIT SETUP menu choice followed by the SELECT Push-button and the MVP861 will return to normal operation. Note: The SETUP Push-button may be a[...]

34 How to Set the Ratings Rating Level Some DVD Movie discs have encoded rating levels that allow setting the MVP861 to prevent children from view- ing inappropriate movies in your absence. A password pro- tected lock function, set by you, determines the rating limit for disc playback. In the example below the default setting of No Limit Rating Lev[...]

35 SETUP , con’t Figure 48 Figure 47 Figure 49[...]

36 How to Set the Ratings, con’t Figure 52 Figure 51 Figure 50 Password The Password of 0000 used in the previous Rating Level example or any other previously entered password may be changed at any time. T o change the current password per- form the following steps: 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the supplied Remote Control to access the On-Sc[...]

37 SETUP , con’t Figure 53 Figure 54[...]

38 How to Set the Other Setup Player Mode Some DVD-Audio Discs offer additional dif ferent play- back features such as viewing photo gallery , song lyrics and/or videos. Depending on the disc, some of features may only be available when the MVP861 Player Mode is set to the V ideo Mode. T o change from the default setting of Audio Player Mode to V i[...]

39 SETUP , con’t Figure 58 3. T o change from the default setting of OFF use the Up  or Down  directional Push-buttons to select ON followed by the SELECT Push-button. Note: The title of the icon button-bar will change color fr om yellow (the cursor color) to green indicating the selected item. 4. Return to the Other Setup Menu by pressing [...]

40 How to Set the Other Setup Auto Power Mode The MVP861 has a feature to switch itself Off 30 minutes after a disc has stopped playing (the stop mode). T o acti- vate the Auto Power Mode feature perform the following steps: 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the supplied Remote Control to access the On-Screen Disc Setup Menu. Then press the Right ?[...]

41 3. T o change from the default setting of 5 seconds use the Up  or Down  directional Push-buttons to select the desired time followed by the SELECT Push-button. Note: The title of the icon button-bar will change color fr om yellow (the cursor color) to green indicating the selected item. 4. Return to the Other Setup Menu by pressing the Up[...]

42 How to Operate the MVP861 Y our McIntosh MVP861 has been configured for default operating settings that will allow you to immediately enjoy superb video and high fidelity audio from a DVD, SACD or CD disc. If you wish to make changes to the default set- tings, a Setup feature is provided to customize the operat- ing settings using On Screen Menu[...]

43 Figure 76 How to Play a SACD Disc W ith a disc already loaded into the MVP861, press the PLA Y  Push-button on the Front Panel of the MVP861 or Remote Control. The Disc will start playing the first selection of the SACD Layer; this could be either the Multichan- nel T racks or 2- Channel T racks depending on the disc contents. T o change from[...]

44 How to Operate the MVP861, con’t 3. T o stop the Rapid Frame Advance press the PLA Y  Push-button. Back T rack/Chapter Advance back to the beginning of the T rack/Chapter cur- rently playing by momentarily pressing of the BACK Push-button on the MVP861. Repeated momentary presses of the BACK Push-button will allow for rapid selec- tion of t[...]

45 Once the On-Screen Icon appears, changes to items such as the T rack Playing, the Chapter Playing, the Group Playing, the Elapsed T ime into the disc or the Audio Mode, etc. may be accomplished. The highlighted item or another item can be selected by using the DIRECTIONAL, SELECT AND NUMERIC Push-buttons on the Remote Control. After the desired [...]

46 How to Set and Activate Markers This feature allows establishing up to five different starting places on a disc where playback can start, other than at the beginning of the disc. 1. Press the MRKR (Marker) Push-button and the Marker On-Screen Icon will appear . Refer to figures 80 and 87. 2. Press the SELECT Push-button to enter the first start-[...]

47 How to Operate the MVP861, con’t Figure 84 Figure 85 2. Press the RPT (Repeat) Push-button once to activate the T rack Repeat (1); press the RPT Push-button twice to activate the Group Repeat (All). Refer to the On- Screen T ext Message. 3. T o cancel the previously selected Repeat Mode, press the RPT (Repeat) Push-button until the On-Screen T[...]

48 How to Operate the MVP861, con’t Audio Disc Program Playback Mode This feature allows for the playback of pre-selected Groups and/or T racks of a DVD-Audio, SACD and CD Discs in the desired order . In the example below , a DVD-Audio Disc is programmed to play Group 2/T rack 5 followed by Group 1/T rack 2. Notes: 1.The MVP861 must be in full ST[...]

49 How to Operate the MVP861, con’t Figure 93 4. T o start playback of the just entered program press the PLA Y  Push-button. The Repeat Mode can be activated to provide continuous playback of the Programmed Selections. Refer to figure 94. Note: T o momentarily stop playback pr ess either the Pause Push-button or the STOP  Push- button once[...]

50 MP3 Audio CD, JPEG Photo CDs and V ideo CD Playback The MVP861 has the ability of playing back special types of disc formats that are created primarily on a computer . The ability to successfully playback these discs on the MVP861 Player is depend upon using the correct hardware and software. Please refer to maker of the computer and software pu[...]

51 How to Operate the MVP861, con’t JPEG Photo CDs The MVP861 will display the Folder Structure and Photos from a CD Disc with JPEG file format. T o view a JPEG Photo disc perform the following steps: 1. Load a JPEG Disc into the MVP861, about 5 to 20 sec- onds later a Disc Information On-screen Icon will ap- pear on the Monitor/TV indicating the[...]

52 V ideo Settings A MVP861 option allows the adjustment of various video parameters, not unlike what can be adjusted on a TV/Moni- tor . These custom adjustments can be stored into one of five memory locations. T o enter custom settings perform the following steps: 1. Press the PICADJ (Picture Adjustment) Push-button to access the On Screen Icon. [...]

53 How to Operate the MVP861, con’t Figure 104 Figure 105 Figure 106 Figure 107 Figure 108 Figure 109[...]

54 General Specifications Video S pecifications Digital Output Optical: -15dbm to -21dbm Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 ohm Digital Signal Format Sampling Frequencies: 44.1kHz, 48.0kHz and 96.0kHz T ransport Laser Beam W avelength: 630nm/810nm Laser Power: CLASS I Power Requir ements 100 V olts, 50/60Hz at 35 watts 1 10 V olts, 50/60Hz at 35 watts 120 V olts[...]

55 Packing Instructions Packing Instructions Quantity Part Number Description 1 034075 Shipping carton only 4 033837 Foam end cap 1 034076 Inside carton only 1 033726 T op pad 1 034036 Bottom pad 1 034077 Inner carton pad 4 017218 Plastic foot 4 100159 #10-32 x 3/4” screw 4 104083 #10 x 7/16” Flat washer In the event it is necessary to repack t[...]

McIntosh Part No. 04092200 McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A.[...]