McIntosh VP 1000 User manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
VP1000
Owner’s Manual
Video Processor

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The lightning flash with arrowhead,
within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “danger-
ous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
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 manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-
tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A ground-
ing type plug has two blades and a third ground-
ing prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience re-
ceptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of im-
portant operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the litera-
ture accompanying the appliance.
WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or
back. No user-serviceable parts inside.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS!
PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when mov-
ing the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
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-
tus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liq-
uids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.
16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the
a.c. mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug
from the a.c. receptacle.
17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.
18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.

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Thank You
Your decision to own this McIntosh VP1000 Video Proces-
sor ranks you at the very top among discriminating video
viewers. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedica-
tion to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many
years of musical enjoyment from this unit.
Please take a short time to read the information in this
manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all
the features and functions of your new McIntosh.
Please Take A Moment
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:
Serial Number: __________________________________
Purchase Date: __________________________________
Dealer Name: ___________________________________
Technical Assistance
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh
product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar
with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that
may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish
additional help concerning a suspected problem, you can
receive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Customer Service
If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of
repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return
it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For
assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the
McIntosh Service Department at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Copyright 2007 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ............................................................2
Thank You and Please Take a Moment ............................. 3
Technical Assistance and Customer Service .................... 3
Table of Contents .............................................................. 3
General Information ......................................................4-5
Connector and Cable Information ....................................5
Introduction .......................................................................6
VP1000 Features ............................................................6-7
Dimensions .......................................................................8
Installation ........................................................................9
Rear Panel Connections (Separate Sheet) ..... 10 and Mc1A
How to Connect the VP1000 .......................................... 11
Connection Diagrams (Separate Sheet) ........ Mc2A,Mc2B
Front Panel Indicators, Controls and Push-buttons ........ 12
Front Panel Display ......................................................... 13
Remote Control:
Remote Control Push-buttons ......................................... 18
How to use the Remote Control ...................................... 19
Operation:
Default Settings ..........................................................16-17
Front Panel Push-buttons, Indicators and Control .......... 20
Default Settings ..........................................................16-17
How to Setup the VP1000 ...........................................18-19
How to Operate the VP1000 ...................................... 20-23
How to Operate Zone B .................................................. 24
How to use the On-Screen Menu ............................... 25-29
Additional Information:
Block Diagram (Separate Sheet) ............................... Mc1B
Specifications ...................................................................30
Packing Instruction .......................................................... 31

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6. When the VP1000 is used with a McIntosh MX Series
A/V Control Center, the MX A/V Control Center Setup
On-Screen Menu can viewed by connecting the Zone A
Composite Video Output to one of the VP1000 Com-
posite Inputs.
7. The IR Inputs (Zone A and Zone B), with 1/8 inch mini
phone jacks, are configured for non-McIntosh IR sen-
sors such as a Xantech Model 291-80. To avoid possible
interaction, disable the VP1000 Front Panel Sensor
with the switch recessed in an opening on the bottom
cover near the Front Panel, left side.
8. The VP1000 On-Screen Menu is designed to be viewed
primarily on a HD (High Definition) TV/Monitor
with a minimum resolution of 720p (1280x720). When
viewed on a SD (Standard Definition) TV/Monitor with
a resolution of 480i (720x480) the sides of the menu
may not be visible. This occurs due to the NTSC Over-
scan Standard.
9. The VP1000 is designed to accept video signals with
resolutions up to 1920x1080i at 60Hz. It will accept
a 1920x1080p input signal for processing and may be
selected for either Zone A or Zone B HDMI Monitor
Output (but not both simultaneously).
10. The VP1000 is in compliance with industry standards
for protection of copyrighted video/audio materials,
DRM (Digital Rights Management). The protection
is known as HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content
Protection). When the VP1000 receives a digital signal
containing the HDCP digital flag, via an HDMI Input
(HD1-HD4), the signal may only be viewed on a TV/
Monitor with HDCP compliant circuitry built-in and is
connected to a VP1000 HDMI Output connector. The
VP1000 Component Video Ouputs, S-Video Outputs
and Composite Video Outputs will have no output sig-
nal when the source selected contains a HDCP digital
flag.
11. The Composite Video and S-Video Monitor A/B Out-
put Jacks are active only when the resolution of the
VP1000 is set to 720x480i.
12. The VP1000 Monitor A Output Jacks can provide
either a YPbPr or RGB Video Signal selected by the
Front Panel RGB/COMP Push-button.
13. Availability of the VP1000 video processing options are
dependent on the type of video output and the resolu-
tion settings.
14. When the VP1000 Video Processor is first connected to
AC Power, it will go through an initialization process
and various messages will appear on the Front Panel
Information Display. After the word “READY” ap-
Table of Contents and General Information
1. The Main AC Power going to the VP1000 and any other
McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied until all
the system components are connected together. Failure
to do so could result in malfunctioning of some or all of
the system’s normal operations. When the VP1000 and
other McIntosh Components are in their Standby Power
Off Mode, the Microprocessor’s Circuitry inside each
component is active and communication is occurring
between them.
2. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to
the VP1000 Video Processor.
3. The McIntosh VP1000 is designed to be used with the
McIntosh AP1000 Processor. It also integrates with
the McIntosh MX Series A/V Control Centers includ-
ing the MX136, MX135, MX134, MX132, MX120 or
MX119.
4. When the VP1000 (Zone A) is used with one of the Mc-
Intosh MX Series A/V Control Centers it is important
to connect the SUM A Data Port to the VP1000 DATA
A IN Jack.
5. The VP1000 (Zone B) Data B Port may also be con-
nected to one of the McIntosh MX Series A/V Control
Centers Zone B Sum Data Stream via the Zone B Key-
pad connection. The MX132 uses a five pin plug and
the rest of the MX Series A/V Control Centers use a
RJ-45 Connector Plug. If there are already connections
made to the Zone B Keypad Connector a “Y” adapter
will also be needed. Refer to the appropriate figure
below for adapter pin connections.
General Information
Data Signal
Data Ground
5 Pin Connector
Data
Signal
N/C
Data
Ground
Stereo
Mini
Plug
MX132
Data
Signal
N/C
Data
Ground
Data Signal
Pin1
Data
Ground
Pin 2
RJ45 Connector
Stereo
Mini
Plug
MX136, MX135, MX134,
MX120 and MX119

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pears, the VP1000 will go into the Standby Mode and
is now ready to switch On.
15. When the symbol illustrated here is located on the
product or on the packaging, it indicates
the product must not be disposed of with
your other household waste. Instead, it
is your responsibility to dispose of your
waste equipment by handing it over to
a designated collection point for the
recycling of waste electrical and elec-
tronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling
of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will
help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human health and
the environment. For more information about where
you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling,
please contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or the McIntosh Dealer where
you purchased the product.
Power Control Connectors
The VP1000 Power Control Output Jacks send and Power
Control Input Jacks receive Power On/Off Signals when
connected to McIntosh and other
Components. A 1/8 inch stereo mini
phone plug is used for connection to
the Power Control Input and Outputs
on the VP1000.
Note: The Data and Power Control Connecting Cable is avail-
able from the McIntosh Parts Department:
Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202
Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini
phone plugs on each end.
Data Port Connectors
The VP1000 Data In Ports receives
Remote Control Signals from McIn-
tosh Components. A 1/8 inch stereo
mini phone plug is used for connec-
tion. The IR Ports also use a 1/8
inch stereo mini phone plug and
allow the connection of other brand
IR Receivers to the VP1000.
RS232 DB9 Connector Pin Layout
1. N/C 6. N/C
2. Data Out (TXD) 7. N/C
3. Data In (RXD) 8. N/C
4. N/C 9. N/C
5. Gnd.
HDMI Type A Connector
1. TMDS Data2+ 8. TMDS Data0 Shield 15. SCL
2. TMDS Data2 Shield 9. TMDS Data0- 16. SDA
3. TMDS Data2- 10. TMDS Clock+ 17. DDC/
4. TMDS Data1+ 11. TMDS Clock Shield CEC
5. TMDS Data1 Shield 12. TMDS Clock- Ground
6. TMDS Data1- 13. CEC 18. +5V
7. TMDS Data0+ 14. Reserved 19. Hot
Plug
Detect
Connector and Cable Information
Power
Control
Ground
N/C
Data
Signal
N/C
Data
Ground
HDMI Type A
Connector
PIN 1
PIN 19
PIN 2
PIN 18
IR Data
Control
Ground
N/C
General Information, Connectors and Cable Information
General Information, con’t