McIntosh MVP861 User manual

MVP861
Owner’s Manual
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Audio Video 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” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
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 risk
of electric shock to persons.
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.
The exclamation point within an equi-
lateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servic-
ing) instructions in the literature ac-
companying the appliance.
This product incorporates an embedded
CLASS 3R Laser (IEC60825-1).
Invisible Laser Radiation when open. DO
NOT stare into the beam or view directly
with optical instruments. Use of controls
or adjustments or performance of proce-
dures other than those specified in the
Owners Manual may result in Hazardous
Radiation Exposure.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS!
PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE
OPERATING 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 manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, 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 grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
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
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
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 moving 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 personnel.
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
apparatus 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
liquids, 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.

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Customer Service
Technical Assistance
Please Take A Moment
Thank You
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:
Your decision to own this McIntosh MVP861 Audio Video
Player ranks you at the very top among discriminating mu-
sic listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh
dedication 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.
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Dealer Name:
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 as-
sistance 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]
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 addi-
tional help concerning a suspected problem, you can re-
ceive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Safety Instructions ............................................................ 2
Thank You......................................................................... 4
Please Take a Moment ...................................................... 4
TechnicalAssistance and Customer Service .................... 4
Table of Contents.............................................................. 4
Important Information ...................................................... 4
Connector Information ..................................................... 5
Introduction and Performance Features............................ 6
Dimensions ....................................................................... 7
Installation ........................................................................ 8
Rear Panel Connections.................................................... 9
How to Connect Control, Analog and Digital Audio ..... 10
How to Connect Video and AC Power ........................... 11
Front Panel Indicators and Push-Buttons ....................... 12
Front Panel Display ........................................................ 13
Remote Control Push-Buttons ........................................ 14
How to Operate the Remote Control .............................. 15
How to Operate the Setup Mode .................................... 16
How to Operate............................................................... 42
Specifications ................................................................. 54
Packing Instruction ......................................................... 55
Table of Contents
1. The following Connecting Cable is available 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.
2. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s
manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MVP861
Audio Video Player.
3. The MVP861 has built-in 192kHz 24-Bit DACs (Digital to
Analog Converter) to allow playing of DVDs recorded with
a higher bit and sample rate, by using the Analog Audio
Outputs.
4. Several of the DVD performance features available on the
MVP861 are active only if the DVD includes the supporting
encoded information.
5. The translucent Remote Control Push-buttons will illuminate
for approximately 3 seconds when activated.
6. DVD-Video Discs are designed to only play in certain
region(s) of the world. A region may be a single country or a
group of countries. Usually on the back cover of the DVD-
Video Disc container is a Globe Symbol with “Number(s)”
or the word “All” inside it. The MVP861 is designed to play
discs for Regions “1” and “All”.
7. The MVP861 Audio Video Player is designed to play all
standard CD Audio Discs that conform to the Official
Compact Disc Standards which is indicated by the
Symbol. It will also play most CD-R and CD-RW discs,
however some recorded discs may not be able to play due to
the condition of the recording.
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8. CD Audio Discs recorded in the MP3 Format will playback
on the MVP861 except discs that contain multi-session
recordings. The MP3 Digital Signal is decoded to analog
audio by the internal circuitry 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 play Video CD Discs, DVD-R Discs, and
DVD-RW discs, however some recorded discs may not be
able to play due to the condition of the recording.
10. Compact Discs that are not round (e.g. Novelty discs with
octagonal or heart shapes) will not play properly in the
MVP861 and should not be tried, as possible damage may
occur.
11. CAUTION: DO NOT ACTIVATE the MVP861 DVD Player’s
Progressive Video Display Mode unless you are certain that
the TV/Monitor connected to the MVP861 is capable of
displaying a Progressive Scan Signal. Failure to do so could
result in possible damage to the TV/Monitor.
12. Some Multichannel DVD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and
Super Audio Compact Discs might contain Low Frequency
Audio Signals (below 80Hz) in the Center and/or Surround
Channels. If the Loudspeakers in your sound system that
reproduce the Center and/or Surround Channels are not
capable of reproducing those Low Frequencies, distortion
and/or possible damage to the Loudspeakers may occur.
Refer to page 27 for correct settings. For additional
information, consult with your Dealer or refer to the Owner’s
Manual for your Loudspeakers.
13. The DVD-Audio and Super Audio Compact Discs Audio
Signals are converted internally from Digital to Analog. The
Six Channel Analog Signals are available at the
UNBALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS 5.1CH.
14. Certain Dolby Digital and DTS Encoded Discs display their
own unique Audio Mode Selection menu, every time the disc
is loaded into the player. If you do not make a choice from
this menu, the disc will revert to its default Audio Mode when
play is started.
15. The MVP861 basic transport functions may also be
controlled by using the Remote Control that comes with a
McIntosh Control Center or Preamplifier. McIntosh Keypads
can also be used to remotely control the basic transport
functions of the MVP861. Remote Controls of certain
McIntosh Control Centers or Preamplifiers also have
additional Push-buttons including Direction Keys, Select,
Title, Display and Menu that perform the same functions as
the supplied MVP861 Remote Control. The labeling of Push-
buttons on some McIntosh Remote Controls and Keypads are
different from the supplied MVP861 Remote Control. Refer to
the listing below:
MVP861 Remote Control McIntosh Remote Control/
Push-button Keypad Push-button
Pause E
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Important Information and Connector Information
Connector Information
Important Information, con’t Important Information, con’t
XLR Connectors
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Out-
put Connectors on the MVP861. Refer to the diagram for
connection:
PIN 1: Shield/Ground
PIN 2: + Output
PIN 3: - Output
Power Control Connector
The MVP861 Power Control Input/Output Jacks provide
Power On/Off Signals when connected to
other McIntosh Components. A 1/8 inch
stereo mini phone plug is used for connec-
tion to the Power Control Input/Output on
the MVP861.
Data and IR Input Port Connectors
The MVP861 Data Port Output provides Remote Control
Signals. A 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug is used for con-
nection to the Data Port Inputs on McIn-
tosh Source Units. The IR Ports also use a
1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug and allow
the connection of other brand IR Receiv-
ers to the MVP861.
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.
Pin 1 Pin 2
Pin 3
Positive
N/C
Ground
Data
Signal
N/C
Ground

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Introduction and Performance Features
•Twin 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 different
types of Audio and Video Disc Formats.
•Advanced Transport
The MVP861 has a new vibration-resistant Transport with
an advanced digital servo for faster, quieter and accurate
operation. The DVD Data is read into memory from the
disc at twice the normal rate. Likewise CD Audio Data is
read into memory at four times the normal rate. The fast
read speeds help to insure better disc tracking and error
correction processing.
•Progressive Scan Video Output
The Component Video Output, with switchable Progressive
Scan Processing, offers the highest possible picture quality
available.
•Component, S-Video and Composite Video Output
The MVP861 has Component, S-Video and Composite
Video Outputs for a variety of applications.
•Advanced Video Circuitry
An advanced technology 12-Bit DAC (Digital Analog Con-
verter) operating at 108MHz, with over 500 lines of hori-
zontal resolution capability, performs video signal process-
ing for enhanced DVD picture quality.
•Digital Super SubAlias Filter with Noise Shaped
Video
Selectively removes only the noise components from the
signal for a clear image reproduction.
•DVD-Audio and SuperAudio Disc Playback
The MVP861 plays DVD-Audio Discs and Super Audio
Disc (SACD) that have higher resolution sound quality,
plus the capability of multichannel sound reproduction.
Introduction
Performance Features
The McIntosh MVP861 Audio Video Player offers the lat-
est in audio/video technology, providing state of the art re-
production of digital video and audio program sources. A
full complement of performance features allows for the en-
joyment of the special audio and video formats available
on DVDs. Audio CDs are also reproduced with flawless
realism. The advanced mechanical design of the transport
ensures many years of smooth trouble free operation.
•24 BIT Burr BrownAudio DAC
The MVP861 has three built-in Burr Brown 2-channel
Digital to Analog Converters are capable of sampling rates
up to 192kHz with 24 Bits of resolution.
•Balanced Outputs
The MVP861 has Balanced Outputs for the Left and Right
Channels when playing a CD. When a Multichannel DVD
Audio or SACD Disc is playing, the Balanced Left and
Right Outputs provide a two channel mix down of the Mul-
tichannel Recording.
•Built-in Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Decoders
The MVP861 provides built-in decoding of Dolby Digital
and DTS Digital Sound Tracks.
•Digital Audio Outputs
There are Coaxial and Optical Digital Outputs for external
decoding of Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Signals, PCM or
MP3 Signals from CDs.
•On ScreenAudio Calibration
Internal Level and Time Delay Adjustments are available
for Dolby Digital, DTS Digital, DVD-Audio and SACD
Disc Signals and effect the multichannel analog audio out-
puts.
•On Screen Menu Icons
This feature allows control of a variety of settings via Re-
mote Control.
•Special Power Supply
A fully regulated Power Supply, with a special R-Core
Power Transformer, ensures stable noise free operation
even though the power line varies.
•Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
The Illumination of the Glass Front Panel is accomplished
by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light
Diffusers and extra long life Light Emitting Diodes
(LEDs). This provides even Front Panel Illumination and is
designed to ensure the pristine beauty of the MVP861 will
be retained for many years.

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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"
11.75cm
6"
15.24cm
12"
30.48cm
13-1/8"
33.38cm
3/16"
0.48cm 4-13/16"
12.22cm
9-1/16"
23.01cm 7/8"
2.23cm
13-1/4"
33.65cm
17"
43.18cm
Front View of the MVP861
Rear View of the MVP861
Side View of the MVP861
5-3/8"
13.69cm
13/16"
2.06cm

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Installation
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 installation and used
free standing. It also can be custom installed in a piece of
furniture or cabinet of your choice. The required panel cut-
out, ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are shown.
Always provide adequate ventilation for your MVP861.
Cool operation
ensures the
longest pos-
sible operating
life for any
electronic in-
strument. Do
not install the
MVP861 di-
rectly above a
heat generat-
ing component
such as a high
powered am-
plifier. If all
the compo-
nents are in-
stalled in a
single cabinet,
a quiet run-
ning ventila-
tion fan can be
a definite asset
in maintaining
all the system
components at
the coolest
possible oper-
ating tempera-
ture.
A custom
cabinet instal-
lation should
provide the
following
minimum
spacing di-
mensions for
Installation cool operation.Allow at least 2 inches (5.08 cm) above the
top, 2 inches (5.08cm) below the bottom and 1 inch (2.54
cm) on each side of the DVD Player, so that airflow is not
obstructed. Allow 15 inches (38.1 cm) depth behind the
front panel. Allow 1 inch (2.54 cm) in front of the mount-
ing panel for clearance. When the DVD/CD tray is opened,
the panel clearance required in front of mounting panel is
6-3/4 inches (17.2cm). Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole
in the mounting shelf according to the dimensions in the
drawing.
6"
15.24cm
4- 7/8 "
12.38cm
17- 1/16 "
43.34cm
Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting
MVP861 Front Panel
Custom Cabinet Cutout
8- 1/2 "
21.6cm
13- 1/4 "
33.65cm
5"
12.7cm
Cutout Opening
for Ventilation
Cutout Opening for Ventilation
Support
Shelf
Cabinet
Front
Panel
Chassis
Spacers
MVP861 Side View
in Custom Cabinet
MVP861 Bottom View
in Custom Cabinet
3 -1/2 "
8.89cm

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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
DIGITALAUDIO
OPTICAL OUTPUT
sends signals to a
Control Center with
a D/A Converter or
a decoder
DATA IN receives
operating data from
a McIntosh Control
Center
DIGITAL AUDIO
COAXIAL OUTPUT
sends signals to a
Control Center with a
D/A Converter or a
decoder
VIDEO OUTPUT
supplies video sig-
nals to connect to a
Composite Input of
an A/V Control Cen-
ter or other video
component
S-VIDEO OUTPUT
supplies video signals
to connect to a S Input
of an A/V Control
Center or other video
component
UNBALANCED AUDIO OUTPUT
supplies Six Channels of Analog
Audio and connects to the External
Input of an A/V Control Center
Y OUTPUT supplies the Luminance Video Signal and
connects to the Y Component Input of the TV/Monitor
or other video component.
PBOUTPUT supplies the Blue minus Luminance
Video Signal and connects to the PBComponent Input
of the TV/Monitor or other video component.
PROUTPUT supplies the Red minus Luminance Video
Signal and connects to the PRComponent Input of the
TV/Monitor or other video component
IR INput for
connecting an
IR Receiver
BALANCED AUDIO
OUTPUTs supply two
channels of analog audio
to connect to Balanced
Inputs of other compo-
nents
UNBALANCED
AUDIO OUTPUT
supplies Two Chan-
nels of Analog Au-
dio and connects to
the Analog Input of
an A/V Control
Center
RS232 connector
for connection to a
remote control
device

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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 DATA IN
jack to the DVD DATA jack on the McIntosh A/V Con-
trol Center.
3. Connect a Coaxial Cable from the MVP861 DIGITAL
AUDIO COAXIAL OUTPUT to the DVD Coaxial
DIGITAL INPUT of a McIntosh A/V Control Center.
Note: An optional connecting method is to use an optical
cable from the MVP861 DIGITAL AUDIO
OPTICAL OUTPUT to the Optical Digital Input of
a McIntosh A/V Control Center.
4. Connect Audio Cables from the MVP861 UNBAL-
ANCED 2CH AUDIO OUTPUTS to the DVD Inputs
on a McIntosh A/V Control Center.
5. Optionally connect Audio Cables from the MVP861
BALANCED 2CH AUDIO OUTPUTS to the Zone A
Balanced 1 Inputs on a McIntosh A/V Control Center.
6. Connect Audio Cables from the MVP861 UNBAL-
ANCED 5.1CH AUDIO OUTPUTS (all six channels)
to the External AUDIO INPUTS on a McIntosh A/V
Control Center.
How to Connect Control, Analog and Digital
Audio
McIntosh A/V Control Center

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1. Connect a S-Video Cable from the MVP861 S-VIDEO
OUTPUT to the DVD S-VIDEO INPUT on a McIn-
tosh A/V Control Center.
Note: The MVP861 Video Outputs may also be connected
directly to a Monitor/TV if no Video Input
Switching is available in the A/V Control Center.
2. Connect a Video Cable from the MVP861 Composite
VIDEO OUTPUT to the Multizone Controller V-DVD
Video Input. Connect a Video Cable from the
Multizone Controller V-DVD VIDEO OUTPUT to the
A/V Control Center DVD Composite DVD VIDEO
INPUT.
Note: If a McIntosh Multizone Controller is not used,
connect MVP861 Composite VIDEO OUTPUT to
the A/V Control Center DVD Composite DVD
VIDEO INPUT.
3. If you have an Audio/Video Control Center with Com-
ponent Video Inputs, connect it as follows. If the Au-
dio/Video Control Center does not have provisions for
Component Video Switching, proceed to step 4 below.
A. Connect a video cable from the MVP861 Y OUT-
PUT to the Component Video Input of the McIn-
tosh A/V Control Center.
How to Connect Video and AC Power
How to Connect Video and AC Power
B. Connect a video cable from the MVP861 PB/CB
OUTPUT to the PBComponent Video Input of the
McIntosh A/V Control Center.
C. Connect a video cable from the MVP861 PR/CR
OUTPUT to the PRComponent Video Input of the
McIntosh A/V Control Center.
4. If you have a TV/Monitor and/or other Video Compo-
nent with Component Video Inputs then connect as fol-
lows:
A. Connect a video cable from the MVP861 Y OUT-
PUT to the Y Component Video Input of the TV/
Monitor or other video component.
B. Connect a video cable from the MVP861 PB/CB
OUTPUT to the PBComponent Video Input of the
TV/Monitor or other video component.
C. Connect a video cable from the MVP861 PR/CR
OUTPUT to the PRComponent Video Input of the
TV/Monitor or other video component.
5. Connect the MVP861 power cord to a live AC outlet.
Note: When AC Power is initially applied to the MVP861
the unit will momentarily switch On and then go
into the Standby Mode.
Connect
to AC
Outlet
McIntosh Multizone Controller McIntosh A/V Control Center
To AC
Outlet

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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
Starts disc playbackMove back one
track/chapter at a
time
Move forward
one track/chapter
at a time
Standby Power
On Indicator
Front Panel
Alphanumeric
and Symbol
Display
IR Sensor receives
commands from a
Remote Control
Disc Tray
opens to load
and unload a
disc
STANDBY/ON
Push-button
switches the
MVP861 ON or
OFF (Standby)
and resets the
microprocessors
Selects the SACD
Mutlichannel Audio
Tracks, SACD Ste-
reo Audio Tracks or
CD Audio Tracks
from a hybrid disc
Move rapidly
backward
through a disc
during playback
Move rapidly
forward through
a disc during
playback
Indicates when a Super
Audio Compact Disc
(SACD) is loaded or
playing back

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Indicates
when the
disc contains
multiple
viewing
angles
Indicates the type of disc
loaded; CD, CD-Video,
DVD, DVD-Audio, or
DVD-Video
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
Effect Channel
Indicates the Pro-
gressive Scan
Video Processing
Circuit is active
Indicates the Preselected
Track Play Mode is active
Indicates
when in the
Pause Mode
Indicates
when the
Play Mode
is active
Front Panel Display
Indicates
the Random
Play Mode
is active
Indicates the current Track
Time, Remaining Track
Time, Total Disc Playing
Time and various other Infor-
mation
Indicates Title
Number on the
Disc and the
Group Number
on DVD-Audio
Discs
Indicates Track or
Chapter Number
of the Disc
Indicates the
current Multi-
Channel Sound
track can be
down mixed to
2 Channels
Indicates the Repeat
Mode selected; Repeat
All, Repeat 1Track or
Repeat from point A to
point B on the disc
Indicates the type of Digital
Signal being decoded by the
MVP861; which includes DTS,
Dolby Digital, Packed Pulse
Code Modulation (PCM), Lin-
ear PCM, MPEG and MP3.
Indicates when the
two digits below
are displaying the
Group or Title
Number
Indicates when the
two digits below
are displaying the
Track or Chapter
Number
Indicates the type
of the Source Video
Signal Source; F
for (Film based), V
for (Video based)
or G for (Graphic
based)

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Remote Control Push-Buttons
Use to Clear the last
programmed track
Starts Playback of a disc and
allows moving forward or back-
ward one chapter at a time on a
DVD-Video; 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 Still Video Image step rate
Use to mark up to five
starting points on a disc
Return to the previous
setup menu screen
Select a different
picture Angle
Use to move the on-
screen cursor up, down,
left, right; also use to se-
lect the highlighted on-
screen menu item Access the on-screen Top Menu
from the disc (disc dependent)
To access Track Numbers on
CDs and DVD-Audio Discs
greater than 10
Use to set a starting and
ending time segment on a
disc for continuous repeat
play
Use to access the standard or
one of five preset user defined
video settings
Use to select NTSC (North
America) or PAL (Europe)
video output format
Note: The Remote Control push-buttons that are “grayed out” are for use with other McIntosh Products.
Press to enlargen the
video image from the
disc
Press for random play-
back of tracks from
Video and Audio CDs
Use to select one of
various repeat modes
Use to select various disc
information including time.
It is displayed on-screen and
on the Front Panel Alphanu-
meric display
Press to select between
various on-screen pages
of information on DVD-
Audio Discs
Access any numbered
operating function
Use to change the brightness of
the Front Panel Alphanumeric
Display from bright to off
Use to toggle the power
On and Off to the
MVP861
Use to switch power On
and Off to the MVP861
Use to view on-screen the current
title, chapter, group or track number
along with direct access to change it
using the number push-buttons
Use to view and/or change the on-
screen subtitle language
Use to view or change the current
Audio Selection
Access the on-screen Disc
Menu from a DVD disc
Use to quick stop, full stop or pause
the disc playback. Also use to activate
the Still Image Video Mode
Use to preselect (program) from a
audio disc the desired tracks for
playback
Use to review the preselected
tracks from the disc on the
Front Panel Alphanumeric dis-
play, while in the program
mode

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 Control. The NTSC/PAL,
PIC ADJ, SETUP, DIM, and POWER ON/OFF push-
buttons will only send their commands to the MVP861
after the push-button is released.
Play
With a disc loaded, press the PLAY push-button to start
the disc playing.
Stop
Press the STOPPush-button once to stop disc playback.
Press PLAY and the disc will start playing again from the
disc time where Stop was pressed. Press STOPtwice for
a complete stop and return to the beginning of a disc.
Numbered Push-buttons
Press 1 through 9 to directly access one of the first nine
Disc Tracks/Chapters using the On-screen Icon. For track
numbers greater than 10, press the +10 Push-button first
and then required number. For example to access Disc
Track/Chapter 23, press +10 twice and then 3.
Clear
Press the CLEAR Push-button to erase a selected track or
incorrect setting.
Pause
Press the PAUSE Push-button to temporarily stop disc
playback at any time. When a DVD is playing, each addi-
tional time the PAUSE push-button is pressed, the player
will proceed to the next Still Video Image.
Note: The Still Video Image step rate may be changed by
using the REV (Reverse)  or FF (Fast Forward)
 Push-button.
Back and Next
Press the NEXT Push-button to move forward or the
BACK Push-button to move backward one chapter/
track at a time on the disc.
Return
Press the RTRN(Return) Push-button to return to the previ-
ous setup menu.
Setup
Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Initial Setup
Menu.
Subtitle
Press the SUBTITLE Push-button to access the Subtitle
menu and the Subtitle icon will appear at the top of the
screen.
Marker
While a disc is playing, use the MRKR(Marker) Push-but-
ton to establish in memory up to five different starting
points on a disc where you wish play to start.
Angle
If the DVD being played supports the Angle Feature, press
the ANGLE Push-button to select the desired video picture
angle.
Four Direction Arrows
Press an Arrow direction Push-button to move backward,
forward, up or down through an on-screen menu.
Select
Press the SELECT Push-button to confirm and activate a
setup option or options indicated by the on-screen icons.
Note: The SELECT push-button is also refered to as “Return”
when working within the Setup Mode.
Top Menu
When a disc is loaded in the player, press the TOP MENU
Push-button to access the main DVD Title menu (disc de-
pendent).
Display/Time
Press the DISPlay/TIME Push-button to access various
disc times, text information on SACD/CD and audio modes
displayed on-screen (disc dependent).
Audio
Press the AUDIO Push-button to access various audio
modes displayed on-screen (disc dependent).
REV and FF
Press a REV (Reverse) or FF (Fast Forward) Push-
button to start moving rapidly through a chapter or track on
a disc.
Note: Audio level is automatically muted during this operating
mode with a DVD disc.
A-B Repeat
Press the A-B(Repeat) Push-button once to establish the
starting point of the repeat loop and press the A-B(Repeat)
Push-button a second time for the ending point, and that
segment of a disc to be repeated continuously.
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How to Operate the Setup Mode
Your 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-Video. It also reproduces DVD-Audio, SACDs and
CDs with unparalleled sonic purity. If you wish to make
changes to the factory default settings, a Setup feature is
provided to customize the operating settings using On
Screen Menus.
Notes: The MVP861 must be connected to a MONITOR/
TV either through an A/V Control Center or
directly, for setup and use. The Remote Control
supplied with the McIntosh MVP861 has several
Push-buttons that are labeled differently than as
indicated on the On Screen Menu, please refer to
the following Setup Instructions in this Owner’s
Manual for the correct Push-button.
1. The Red LED
above the
STANDBY/ON
switch lights to
indicate the
MVP861 is in
Standby mode. To
Switch ON the
MVP861, press
the STANDBY/
ON Push-button
on the Front Panel
or on the Remote
Control either the
PWR(Power) or
POWER ON Push-button. Refer to figure 1.
Note: When AC Power is initially applied to the MVP861
the unit will momentarily switch On and then go
into the Standby Mode.
2. Press the SETUP Push-button on the Remote Control
and the DISC SETUP Menu will appear on the Moni-
tor/TV screen. Refer to figures 2 & 3.
Note: There are six Main Menu Icon Tabs located at the Top
of the On-Screen Setup Display. The Icon Tabs are
named Disc, OSD, Video, Audio, Ratings and Other.
3. Access the desired Main Menu Icon Tab by pressing
the Rightor Leftdirectional Push-buttons on the
supplied Remote Control. Then use the Upor
Downdirectional Push-buttons followed by the SE-
LECT Push-button for the desired choice.
Note: Some menu choices require more than one step to
complete.
4. The desired Menu Icon will then appear on the MONI-
TOR/TV screen for further action. Follow the instruc-
tions for each of the desired setup menus.
Main Menu Icon Tabs
Figure 3
Figure 1
5. After all setup adjustments are complete, press the
SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode.
Figure 2

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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............................Off ....................................... 18
Disc Menu ...................... English ................................ 19
OSD:
Name Selection Refer to Page
OSD Language ...............English ................................ 20
Wall Paper....................... Blue ..................................... 20
Video:
Name Selection Refer to Page
TVAspect ....................... Wide (16:9) ......................... 22
TV Type1............................................NTSC .................................. 22
Video Out........................ Interlaced ............................ 23
Still Mode ....................... Automatic............................ 24
Black Level..................... Lighter................................. 25
Squeeze Mode ................ Off ....................................... 25
Progressive Mode ...........Mode 1 ................................ 26
Audio:
Name Selection Refer to Page
Audio Channel................ Multi-channel......................27
SPEAKER CONFIGURATION SETTINGS FOR:
Speaker Size:
Name Selection Refer to Page
Front ............................. Large ................................27
Center ........................... Large ................................27
Subwoofer .................... Yes ...................................27
Surround....................... Large ................................27
Filter ............................. On ....................................28
Speaker Level:
Name Initial Level Refer to Page
Front L ch ..................... 0dB...................................28
Center ........................... 0dB...................................28
Front R ch .................... 0dB...................................28
Surround R ch .............. 0dB...................................28
Surround L ch............... 0dB...................................28
Subwoofer .................... 0dB...................................28
SETUP and Default Settings
Speaker Delay Time:
Name Delay Time Refer to Page
Front L ch ..................... 12ft ...................................28
Front R ch .................... 12ft...................................30
Center ........................... 12ft ...................................30
Surround L ch............... 10ft...................................30
Surround R ch .............. 10ft...................................30
Subwoofer .................... 12ft ...................................30
Default.......................... On ....................................30
Super Audio CD ............. Multi....................................31
Digital Out ...................... Normal ................................31
LPCM ............................. Off .......................................32
(44.1 kHz/ 48 kHz)
Bass Enhancer ................ Off .......................................33
(2 channel)
Ratings:
Name Selection Refer to Page
Rating Level ................... No Limit.............................. 34
Password......................... 0000 .................................... 36
Others Setup:
Name Selection Refer to Page
Player Mode.................... Audio .................................. 38
Captions .......................... Off ....................................... 38
Compression ................... Off ....................................... 39
Auto Power Mode........... Off ....................................... 40
Slide Show...................... 5 sec .................................... 40
1The TV Type default setting for use in North America is
NTSC and MULTI for use elsewhere.

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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 French and Spanish may
not be available on all DVD Discs.
1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the supplied Remote
Control to access the On-Screen Disc Setup Menu. Re-
fer to figures 4 and 7.
Note: If there is a Disc playing in the MVP861 press the
STOP Push-button twice before 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 Dialog Menu.
3. To change the English setting to another language use
the Upor Downdirectional Push-buttons followed
by the SELECT Push-button.
Notes: The title of the icon button-bar will change color
from yellow (the cursor color) to green indicating
the selected item. The choice of “Others” is for use
outside of North America.
4. Return to the Disc Setup Menu by pressing the Up
directional Push-button.
5. Next continue to the SUBTITLE Settings. If no other
changes are to be made in Setup Mode at this time, exit
by pressing the Downdirectional Push-button to se-
lect 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 also pressed to
exit the setup mode.
Subtitle
This selects the language that will be seen on the TV/Moni-
tor when a DVD Disc is played and the Subtitle Mode is
active.
Note: The Alternate Languages of French and Spanish may
not be available on all DVD Discs.
1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the supplied Remote
Control to access the On-Screen Disc Setup Menu. Re-
fer to figures 4 and 7.
2. Use the Downdirectional Push-button followed by
the SELECT Push-button on the Remote Control to se-
lect the Subtitle Menu.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6

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SETUP, con’t
3. The Subtitle Preference Menu will now appear on the
screen with the default selection of Off. To 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
from yellow (the cursor color) to green indicating
the selected item. The choice of “Others” is for use
outside of North America.
4. Return to the Disc Setup Menu by pressing the Up
directional Push-button.
5. Next continue to the MENU Settings. If no other
changes are to be made in Setup Mode at this time, exit
by pressing the Downdirectional Push-button to se-
lect 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 also pressed to
exit the setup mode.
Disc Menus
This selects the language of the menus that will be seen on
the TV/Monitor.
Note: The Alternate Languages of French and Spanish may
not be available on all DVD Discs.
1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the supplied Remote
Control to access the On-Screen Disc Setup Menu. Re-
fer to figures 4 and 7.
2. Use the Downdirectional Push-button followed by
the SELECT Push-button on the Remote Control to se-
lect the Disc Menu.
3. To change the English setting to another language use
the Upor Downdirectional Push-buttons followed
by the SELECT Push-button. Refer to figure 6.
Notes: The title of the icon button-bar will change color
from yellow (the cursor color) to green indicating
the selected item. The choice of “Others” is for use
outside of North America.
4. Return to the Disc Setup Menu by pressing the Up
directional Push-button.
5. Next continue to the OSD Settings. If no other changes
are to be made in Setup Mode at this time, exit by
pressing the Downdirectional Push-button to select
the EXIT SETUP menu choice followed by the SE-
LECT Push-button and the MVP861 will return to nor-
mal operation.
Note: The SETUP Push-button may be also pressed to
exit the setup mode.
Figure 7

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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. To change from English to an-
other language perform the following steps:
Note: The Alternate Languages of French and Spanish may
not be available on all DVD Discs when viewing their
menus.
1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the supplied Remote
Control to access the On-Screen Disc Setup Menu.
Then press the Rightdirectional Push-button to se-
lect the OSD Setup Menu Icon Tab. Refer to figures 8
and 11.
Note: If there is a Disc playing in the MVP861 press the
STOP Push-button twice before 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 OSD Language Menu. Refer to figure 9.
3. To change the English setting to another language use
the Upor Downdirectional Push-buttons followed
by the SELECT Push-button.
Note: The title of the icon button-bar will change color
from yellow (the cursor color) to green indicating
the selected item.
4. Return to the OSD Setup Menu by pressing the Up
directional Push-button.
5. Next continue to the WALL PAPER Settings. If no
other changes are to be made in Setup Mode at this
time, exit by pressing the Downdirectional Push-
button to select the EXIT SETUP menu choice fol-
lowed by the SELECT Push-button and the MVP861
will return to normal operation.
Note: The SETUP Push-button may be also pressed to
exit the setup mode.
Wall Paper
This selects the Screen Background Color when the
MVP861 is stopped and during the Setup Mode. To change
from the default color of blue 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directional Push-button to se-
lect the OSD Setup Menu Icon Tab. Refer to figures 8
and 11.
Note: If there is a Disc playing in the MVP861 press the
STOP Push-button twice before 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 Wall Paper Menu. Refer to figure 10.
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 8