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The lightning flash with arrowhead, The exclamation point within an within an equilateral triangle, is equilateral triangle is intended to intended to alert the user to the alert the user to the presence of im- presence of uninsulated “danger- portant operating and maintenance ous voltage” within the product’s (servicing) instructions in the litera- enclosure that may be of sufficient ture accompanying the appliance. magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. WARNING - TO RED
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14. Refer all servicing to qualified service person- IMPORTANT SAFETY nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has INSTRUCTIONS! been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the appara- PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE tus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure t
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Thank You Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh MVP871 Audio Video Safety Instructions ............................................................2 Player ranks you at the very top among discriminating Thank You and Please Take a Moment .............................4 music listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh Technical Assistance and Customer Service ....................4 dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive Table of Contents ...................
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General Information and Disc Information General Information McIntosh Remote Controls for A/V Control Centers and Pream- 1. For additional connection information, refer to the plifiers owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MVP871 Audio Video Player. 2. If the MVP871 will be connected to a TV/Monitor us- ing the Component Video connections, please refer to the Setup Section entitled “Component Video Out” on page 27 of this Owner’s Manual for important informa- ����� tion. 3.
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Disc Information, Connector and Cable Information Disc Information Connector and Cable Information 1. Compact Discs that are not round (e.g. Novelty discs XLR Connectors with octagonal or heart shapes) will not play properly in Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Output Connectors on the MVP871. Refer to the diagram the MVP871 and should not be tried, as possible damage may occur. for connection: 2. The MVP871 Audio Video Player is designed to play PIN 1: Shield/Ground all st
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Introduction and Performance Features Introduction The McIntosh MVP871 Audio Video Player offers the • Balanced Outputs latest in audio/video technology, providing state of the art The MVP871 has Balanced Outputs for the Left and Right reproduction of digital video and audio program sources. Channels when playing a CD. When a Multichannel Disc A full complement of performance features allows for the is playing, the Balanced Left and Right Outputs provide a enjoyment of DVDs. SACD, DVD Audio,
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Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MVP871. There is additional in- formation on the next page pertaining to installing the MVP871 into cabinets. 17-1/2" 44.45cm 5-3/8" 6" 13.69cm 15.24cm Front View of the MVP871 17" 43.18cm 4-5/8" Rear View of the MVP871 11.75cm 13-1/4" 33.65cm 15-7/8" 40.32cm 14-1/2" 36.83cm Side View of the MVP871 4-13/16" 3/16" 12.22cm 0.48cm 13/16" 2.06cm 10-1/2" 1-15/16" 2" 26.67cm 4.92cm 5.08cm
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Installation Installation The MVP871 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, block the ventilation holes on the top and bottom cover. standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in Allow 1 inch (2.54 cm) in front of the mounting panel for a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet clearance. When the DVD/CD tray is opened, the panel may be removed from the bottom of the MVP871 when it clearance required in front of mounting panel is 6-3/4 is custom instal
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Rear Panel Connections OPTICAL DIGITAL HDMI OUT supplies Y OUTPUT connects to the Y Component Input of AUDIO OUTPUT digital video and digi- the TV/Monitor or other video component. sends signals to a Con- tal audio signals to an P /C OUTPUT connects to the P /C Component B B B B trol Center with a D/A Input of an A/V Con- Input of the TV/Monitor or other video component. Converter or a decoder trol Center or other au- P /C OUTPUT connects to the P /C Component R R R R dio/video component Inpu
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How to Connect Control, Analog and Digital Audio How to Connect Control, Analog and Digital Audio 1. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MVP871 4. Connect Audio Cables from the MVP871 UNBAL- POWER CONTROL IN to the POWER CONTROL ANCED 2CH AUDIO OUTPUTS to the DVD Inputs ACC Output jack of a McIntosh A/V Control Center. on a McIntosh A/V Control Center. 2. Connect a Data Cable from the MVP871 DATA IN 5. Optionally connect Audio Cables from the MVP871 jack to the DVD DATA jack on the McIntos
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How to Connect Video and AC Power How to Connect Video and AC Power 1. Connect component video cables between the MVP871 MVP871 to the 4 connector on the McIntosh A/V and the McIntosh A/V Control Center as follows: Control Center. Note: The MVP871’s default setting for the Component To provide a Video Signal for making a recording, for Video Output Signal is Progressive Scan. Before viewing in Zone B and/or a TV/Monitor without either a connecting AC Power to the MVP871, please refer Compo
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Notes 13
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Front Panel Displays and Push-buttons Selects the video sig- IR Sensor receives nal output resolution commands from a at the HDMI Output Remote Control Selects the video Disc Tray opens to Standby Power On signal output at load and unload a disc Indicator the HDMI Output Selects the SACD Move rapidly Move forwards Stops disc Starts disc STANDBY/ON or CD Audio forward through one track/chapter playback playback Push-button switch- Layer from a a track during at a time es the MVP871 ON hybrid
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Front Panel Information Display Indicates the type of Indicates when Indicates when Indicates Indicates when Indicates when disc loaded; CD, CD- the two digits be- the disc con- the Random the numeric the CD Disc Video, DVD, DVD- low are display- tains multiple Play Mode display is in- playing is Audio, or DVD-Video ing the Group or viewing angles is active dicating the HDCD encoded Title Number current Track Playing Time Indicates Indicates the Re- Indicates Indicates Indicates Indicates I
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Remote Control Push-Buttons Use to change the brightness of the Front Panel Alphanumeric Use to toggle the Use to select NTSC or PAL Display from bright to off power On and Off to the video output format MVP871 Use to access the Setup Use to access the standard or Menu one of five preset user defined video settings Use to switch power On and Off to the MVP871 Access any numbered operating function To access Track Numbers on CDs and DVD-Audio Discs Use to Clear the last greater than 10
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How to use the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control The Remote Control is capable of performing both basic Subtitle Operating Functions and Setup Options for the MVP871 Press the SUBTITLE Push-button to access the Subtitle menu and the Subtitle icon will appear at the top of the Disc Player. Notes: Refer to the “How to Operate” and “How to Operate screen. Setup Mode” Sections of this manual for additional information using this Remote Control. Marker While a disc is playing, use the
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How to Operate the Setup Mode Note: There are six Main Menu Your McIntosh MVP871 has been factory configured for Icon Tabs located at the default operating settings that will allow you to immedi- Top of the On-Screen ately enjoy superb video and high fidelity audio from a Setup Display. The Icon DVD-Video. It also reproduces DVD-Audio, SACDs and Tabs are named Language CDs with unparalleled sonic purity. If you wish to make Setup, Digital Interface changes to the factory default settin
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SETUP and Default Settings Setup Mode Default Settings The following listings indicate the factory default settings. Refer Audio Setup: to the listed page number for instructions on how to change a Name Selection Refer to Page default setting. Audio Channel .................... Multi-channel .............................30 AUDIO SPEAKER CONFIGURATION SETTINGS: MAIN SETTINGS FOR: Speaker Size: Language Setup: Name Selection Refer to Page Name Selection Refer to Page Front ........................
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Language Setup 3. To change from the default set- This is to select the Language of the Soundtrack, Subtitles, ting use the Right directional Disc Menus and On Screen Display (OSD). Dialog Push-button followed by Up This selects the dialog language that will be heard when or Down directional Push- buttons and then press the the DVD Disc is played. Note: The Alternate Languages of French, Spanish and SELECT Push-button. others may not be available on all DVD Discs. Note: The title of the
