McIntosh MEN220 audio amplifier
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1. Figure 45 6 To change the distance measurement to timeters rotate the ADJUST Control Refer to figure 46 21 Advanced Settings In the ideal audio system the Left and Right Loud Notes 1 LI and RI are for Loudspeaker connected The MEN220 Advanced Settings include Remote speakers would have the same measured distance to to the Power Amplifier I Power Amplifier Control Display Software Version and Factory Reset the Focus Listening Position Due to room dimen 1 is connected to the MEN220 Output 1 REMOTE CONTROL sions funiture placements etc the distances may 2 L2 and R2 are for Loudspeakers con 1 Press the MENU Push button to enter the Setup not be identical The MEN220 can delay the sound uae a Mode Refer to figure 16 on page 18 coming from the closer Loudspeaker assuring the Ou ut 2 2 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the Direc sound arrives at the same time to the Focus Listening DO tional A V Push buttons on the Remote Control Position Perform the following steps to correct for is configured for Low Pass Mono on Out to select Advanced Settings Refer to figure 50 different distannces put 2 and two Subwoofers are connected 7 First measure the actual distance from each Loud measure the distance to each Subwoofer speaker to the Focus Listening Position Then add together both distances and di 8 Press the SELECT Push button then rotate the vide by two for2. nections 2 By default the Unbalanced Inputs are the active Connections To use the Bal anced Inputs instead it is first necessary to change the default setting using the MEN220 Setup Mode Refer to pages 17 and 18 9 Connect a Balanced Cable from the MEN220 Balanced AUDIO OUTPUT 1 High Pass R Connector to Power Amplifier 3 Balanced Input Connector Note The Unbalanced and Balanced Output Con nections are both active and may be used at the same time 10 Connect a Balanced Cable from the MEN220 Balanced AUDIO OUTPUT 1 High Pass L Connector to Power Amplifier 3 Balanced Input L Connector 11 Connect a Balanced Cable from the MEN220 Balanced AUDIO OUTPUT 2 Low Pass R Connector to Power Amplifier 3 Balanced Input Connector 12 Connect a Balanced Cable from the MEN220 Balanced AUDIO OUTPUT 2 Low Pass L Connector to Power Amplifier 2 Balanced Input Connector Loudspeaker Connections The following Loudspeaker Connection instructions are based on the Crossover Settings outlined in the Setup Section in this Owner s Manual Refer to pages 19 and 20 for additional information 13 Refer to the Owner s Manuals supplied with the Power Amplifier and Loudspeakers for informa tion on connecting Power Amplifiers 1 and 2 to the Low Frequency Section of the Loudspeakers When the Electronic Crossover Circuitry in the 220 is active It is important the sound coming from the Low Frequency Section of the L
3. Panel or the Power Push button on the Remote the RoomPerfect Global Setting Refer to figure 104 Figure 103 Control Refer to figures 101 and 113 The MEN220 will go through a brief startup initialization with the Front Panel Information Display indicating the audio Bypass Mode Press the BYPASS MODE Push button to deactivate is muted Refer to figure 113 Figure 104 the RoomPerfect Room Corrections This includes The Global Setting is a combination room perfor both the Focus and Global settings mance measurements including Focus and additional locations in the room Use the Global Mode when the Menu Figure 100 listening will be performed in a variety of different Press the MENU Push button to enter the Setup The Front Panel Information Display will then indi locations or when more than one person will belisten Mode Refer to figure 104 and to MEN220 Setup cate the current RoomPerfect Focus selection Focus ing in the room at the same time section of this Owner s Manual starting on page 17 1 thru Focus 8 or Bypass if the RoomPerfect Mode has been switched Off Refer to figures 102 and 103 Figure 104 The MENU Push button may also be used for return I MeIntosh peal ing to the previous menu and repeated presses will MEN220 ROOM CORRECTION SYSTEM exit of the Setup Mode D Us ae MELLE C Voicing Press the VOICING Push button to select one of 7 GLOBAL MODE FOCUS MODE BYPASS STANDBYION diffe
4. Neu tral as indicated on the Front Panel Display before proceeding Refer to page 26 for addi tional information 3 It might be advisable to temporarily switch off the room house heating cooling system while the Room Perfect measurement process is occurring If there are open windows they should be closed All of these steps will allow lower testing volume levels and more accurate measurements 4 If the MEN220 is already in the Setup Mode proceed to step 2 5 The MEN220 Front Panel Display Illustrations in this RoomPerfect Setup Section of the Owner s Manual are from actual room measurements The information displayed on your MEN220 may be different to reflect the difference in room acoustics 1 Press the MENU Push button to enter the Setup Mode 2 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the Direc tional 4 gt Push buttons on the Remote Control to select MEN220 Setup Menu RoomPerfect Refer to figure 70 24 Figure 70 4 Press the SELECT Push button and the erfect Guided Setup will appear Refer to figure 71 Figure 71 5 Press the SELECT Push button and the Place mi crophone in first focus position will appear Refer to figure 72 At this time place the microphone in the focus location with the front of the microphone Figure 72 pointing towards the loudspeakers center location between the Left and Right Loudspeakers The height of the microphone should be at ear
5. Rotate the ADJUST Control or use the Direc tional A V Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Low Pass Frequency 500HZ when the Loudspeaker Crossover Frequency is 250Hz Refer to figure 38A Figure 38A If the Loudspeaker Crossover Frequency is 80Hz select Low Pass Frequency 160Hz Refer to figure 38B Figure 38B Notes 1 500Hz is two times the Loudspeaker Low Frequency High Frequency passive cross over point of 250Hz 2 160Hz is two times the Loudspeaker Low Frequency High Frequency passive cross over point of 80Hz 17 Press the SELECT Push button followed by the MENU Push button Proceed to Output Levels or to exit from the Setup Mode press the MENU Push button and the Front Panel Display will revert back to its normal display OUTPUT LEVELS 1 Press the MENU Push button to enter the Setup Mode Refer to figure 16 on page 18 2 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the Direc tional A V Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Output Settings Refer to figure 24 on page 19 3 Press the SELECT Push button and the Output settings Crossover Options will appear Refer to figure 25 on page 19 4 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the Direc tional A V Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Output Settings Output Levels Refer to figure 40 J mm E unl aa i H 5 Press the SELECT Push button and the default Output Level Settings will appear Ref
6. both Outputs 1 and Outputs 2 bypasses the built in electronic crossover network circuitry This sends the entire audio frequency range from 20Hz to 20 000Hz on to the Power Amplifier Refer to figures 26 27 and 28 Figure 28 The High Pass setting allows all the frequencies above the crossover point to pass on to the Power Am plifier while at the same time reducing the amplitude of the frequencies below the crossover point Refer to the separate sheet Mc3A Crossover Curves 4 5 and 6 The Low Pass setting allows all the frequencies below the crossover point to pass on to the Power Am plifier while at the same time reducing the amplitude of the frequencies above the crossover point Refer to the separate sheet Mc3A Crossover Curves 1 2 and 3 The Lo Pas Low Pass Mono setting is a varia tion of the Low Pass setting and is designed to be used with a Subwoofer s It combines the Left and Right Channels together into a Mono Signal before the signal is processed by the MEN220 Crossover Cir cuitry The crossover signal is available at the number 2 Outputs Left and Right HIGH AND LOW PASS FILTER SETTINGS In the following steps the Crossover Settings will be set up for a Bi Amplified System using McIntosh Loudspeakers If your Loudspeakers are not McIntosh contact your Dealer for assitance 1 Press the MENU Push button to enter the Setup Mode Refer to figure 16 2 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the Dir
7. of the audio signals for accurate sound repro duction McIntosh s Acoustics Laboratory has measured McIntosh Loudspeakers with separate Low Fre quency High Frequency connections when used with the MEN220 and has arrived at the optimum settings There are two different settings The first setting 1s for use with McIntosh Loudspeakers with a Low Frequen cy Woofer to High Frequency Midrange Tweeter crossover frequency of 250Hz The second setting is when the McIntosh Loudspeaker has a crossover of 80Hz It is suggested to use these settings When the MEN220 is used with non McIntosh Loudspeakers it is highly recommended to contact your Dealer for assistance Your Dealer has the neces sary measurement equipment and knowledge to prop erly set up the electronic crossover in the MEN220 for your Loudspeakers CROSSOVER OPTIONS 1 Press the MENU Push button to enter the Setup Mode Refer to figure 16 2 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the use the Directional A V Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Output Settings Refer to figure 24 3 Press the SELECT Push button and the Output settings Crossover Options will appear Refer to figure 25 4 Press the SELECT Push button and the default Crossover Setting will appear There are four different Crossover Settings for Fre quency Response Options Full Range High Pass Low Pass and Lo Pas Low Pass Mono The MEN220 Full Range default setting for
8. plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a 10 11 12 13 14 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AM 5 RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL 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 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manu facturer or sold with the appa ratus When a cart 1s used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service person nel Servicing 1s required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power 2 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 15 16 IK 18 19 To preven
9. to save the Focus Position and Calculating Filters Please wait Refer to figure 84 on page 235 If you would like to add additional Focus Positions at this time repeat steps 11 thru 16 The MEN220 will exit the RoomPerfect Setup Mode in several minutes To exit sooner press the MENU Push button until the Front Panel Display indicates the Focus 2 or higher 15 active ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENTS The MEN220 allows for additional room measure ments to be added to the initial RoomPerfect measure ments These additional measurements will increase the percentage of Room Knowledge and potentially improve the sound quality from the initial correction 17 Perform steps 1 thru 4 on page 24 18 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the Direc tional lt gt Push buttons on the Remote Control to select RoomPerfect Add Room Measurement Refer to figure 90 E eI p RC Ini e LJ LI in Arm EH iii E iin Figure 5 90 19 Press the SELECT Push button and the Place mic in room position no 4 will appear Refer to figure 91 26 20 Press the SELECT Push button and the Mea suring room position no 4 will appear Refer to figure 92 The MEN220 will add the new measurement to the previous measurements and recalculate for the best room response ROOMPERFECT STATUS After the initial measurements have been taken the results can be recalled at any time by performing the following steps 2 Perfor
10. will appear Refer to figure 32 Figure 32 At this time refer the Loudspeaker Owner s Manual Specification Page to determine if Low Frequency Woofer to High Frequency Midrange Tweeter crossover frequency is 80Hz or 250Hz 12 Rotate the ADJUST Control or use the Direc tional A V Push buttons on the Remote Control to select High Pass Frequency 125Hz when the Loudspeaker Crossover Frequency is 250Hz Refer to figure 33A Figure 33A If the Loudspeaker Crossover Frequency is 80Hz select High Pass Frequency 40HZ Refer to figure 33B Notes 1 125Hz is one half times the Loudspeaker Low Frequency High Frequency passive crossover point of 250Hz 2 40Hz is one half times the Loudspeaker Low Frequency High Frequency passive crossover point of 80Hz 11 Press the SELECT Push button and figure 29 will appear 12 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the Direc tional 4 gt Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Output Setting Low Pass Filter Refer to figure 34 3 Press the SELECT Push button and the default Crossover Setting will appear Refer to figure 35 Figure 35 14 Rotate the ADJUST Control or use the Directional A V Push buttons on the Remote Control to select LowPass Filter Type LinkwitzRiley 4 ord Refer to figure 36 Figure 36 15 Press the SELECT Push button and Low Pass Frequency 300HZ will appear Refer to figure 37 Setup con t 16
11. would be connected in a similar manner For additional information refer to Connector and Cable Information on page 4 Power Control Connections 1 Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier or A V Control Center Power Control MAIN Jack to the POWER CONTROL IN Jack on the McIntosh MEN220 2 Connect a Control Cable from the MEN220 POW ER CONTROL OUT Jack to the Power Amplifier Power Control In Jack 3 Connect a Control Cable from Power Amplifier 1 Power Control Out Jack to the Power Amplifier 2 Power Control In Jack 4 Connect any additional components in a similar manner as outlined in steps 2 thru 3 Data Control Connections 5 Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier or 10 How to Connect the MEN220 in a Processor Loop A V Control Center SUM Data Port Jack to the McIntosh MEN220 DATA IN Jack Note If the Preamplifier or A V Control Center doesn t have a SUM Data Port Jack contact McIntosh for additional assistance Sensor Connections 6 Connect an external Sensor to the McIntosh MEN220 IR IN Jack Audio Connections 7 Connect Audio Cables from the McIntosh MEN220 UNBALanced AUDIO INPUT Con nectors to the Preamplifier or A V Control Center Processor Listen TO Output Jacks Connect Audio Cables from the MEN220 UN BALanced AUDIO OUTPUT 1 High R Con nector to the Preamplifier or A V Control Center Processor Listen Right Channel FROM Input Jacks 9 Connect Audio Cables from the
12. BALanced AUDIO INPUT Connectors to the Preamplifier or A V Control Center Bal anced Output Jacks Notes 1 The Unbalanced Outputs on the MEN220 may be used instead of the Balanced Con nections 2 By default the Unbalanced Inputs are the active Connections To use the Bal anced Inputs instead it is first necessary to change the default setting using the MEN220 Setup Mode Refer to pages 17 and 18 9 Connect a Balanced Cable from the MEN220 Balanced AUDIO OUTPUT 1 High Pass R Connector to Power Amplifier 1 Balanced Input Connector Note The Unbalanced and Balanced Output Con nections are both active and may be used at the same time 10 Connect a Balanced Cable from the MEN220 Balanced AUDIO OUTPUT 1 High Pass L How to Connect the MEN220 with Subwoofer Connector to Power Amplifier 2 Balanced Input Connector 11 Connect a Balanced Cable from the MEN220 Bal anced AUDIO OUTPUT 2 Low Pass R Mono Connector to the Subwoofer Balanced Input Con nector Loudspeaker Connections 12 Refer to the Owner s Manuals supplied with the Power Amplifier and Loudspeakers for connection information AC Power Cords Connections 13 Connect the McIntosh MEN220 AC Power Cord to a live AC outlet Notes en Press to enter the Setup Mode step through the Setup Menus return to the previous Menu and exit from the Setup Mode Press to activate the Global Mode for Room Correction applied over a wide area in t
13. Directional A V Push buttons on the Remote Control to select the System Connection Processor Loop Refer to figure 23 Figure 23 6 Press the SELECT Push button to enter either choice Rotate the NAVIGATE Control one detent position at a time or use the Directional 4 gt Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Input Settings System Connection or the Exit Menu Refer to figures 20 and 21 Proceed to Output Settings or to exit from the Setup Mode press the MENU Push button and the Front Panel Display will revert back to its normal display Refer to figure 10 xN Setup con t Output Settings CPUS m The MEN220 Output Settings include Crossover tions Output Levels Low and High Pass Filters and Delays Settings The Low Pass and High Crossover Curves for both filter types Butterworth and Link witz Riley are located on the separate folded sheet Mc3A INTRODUCTION TO CROSSOVERS Almost all Loudspeakers incorporate acoustic drivers and a passive crossover network The passive cross over network channels the various audio frequencies to the appropriate acoustic driver taking into ac count the amplitude and phases of the audio signals the Loudspeaker reproduces When an electronic crossover such as the MEN220 is used together with multiple Power Amplifiers and Loudspeakers it is very important to maintain the correct amplitude and phases
14. G SELECT STANDBY ON Y Side View of the MEN220 ME S S 15 7 8 40 32cm 5 8 14 1 2 1 Soca 36 83cm 2 4 13 16 8 e i s 12 22cm Rear View of the MEN220 m TO 48cm 17 43 18cm 13 16 s 2 06cm amp T 2 __ 10 9 16 1 15 16 regu commer gern EOS 2683cm oos E 5 33 65cm 13 174 Installation Installation The MEN220 can be placed upright on a table or shelf standing on its four feet It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the MEN220 when it is custom installed as out lined below The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retained for possible future use if the MEN220 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing The required panel cutout ventila tion cutout and unit dimensions are shown Always provide adequate ventilation for your MEN220 Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument Do not install the MEN220 directly above a heat generat ing component such as a high powered amplifier If all the components are installed in a single cabinet a quiet running ventilation fan can be a defi
15. MEN220 UN BALanced AUDIO OUTPUT 1 High L Con nector to the Preamplifier or A V Control Center Processor Listen Right Channel FROM Input Jacks 10 Connect a Balanced Cable from the Preamplifier or A V Control Center Right Channel Main Out put to Power Amplifier 1 Balanced Input 11 Connect a Balanced Cable from the Preamplifier or A V Control Center Left Channel Main Output to Power Amplifier 2 Balanced Input Loudspeaker Connections 12 Refer to the Owner s Manuals supplied with the Power Amplifier and Loudspeakers for connection information AC Power Cords Connections 13 Connect the McIntosh MEN220 AC Power Cord to a live AC outlet How to Connect the MEN220 with Crossover How to Connect the MEN220 with Crossover EE AER The MEN220 has a built in Electronic Crossover Net work with an adjustable Crossover Frequency It also has the ability to be remotely switched On Off from a McIntosh Preamplifier or A V Control Cen ter via the Power Control connection The Data Port Connection allow for the remote operation of basic functions using the MEN220 Remote Control With an external sensor connected to the MEN220 remote control operation is possible from another room and or when the MEN220 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed The connection instructions below together with the MEN220 Connection Diagram located on the separate folded sheet Mc2A is an example of a ty
16. McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 www mcintoshlabs com Roomferfect Manufactured under license from Lyngdorf Audio A S ROOMPERFECT is a registered trademark and the ROOMPERFECT logo is a trademark of Lyn gdorf Audio A S C Lyngdorf Audio A S 2009 MeIntosh 220 ROOM CORRECTION SYSTEM m rs a om s ae PPE TTL fe fet PP ee Po Bed LI LAM MILI LI 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 en closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons SYN MN BW e WARNING TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE IMPORTANTI SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instruc tions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appa ratus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar ized or grounding type plug A polarized
17. Mode RoomPerfect must be performed first Focus Used to select a narrow listening area of Room Cor rection in the MEN220 Audio Signal Output Refer to figure 4 Figure 4 Note In order for the MEN220 to provide room cor rection the Setup Mode RoomPerfect must be performed first Bypass When selected all Room Correction RoomPerfect Focus or Global is removed from the MEN220 Audio Signal Output Refer to figure 5 Figure 5 Note Crossover Settings made in the Setup Mode are still active and effecting the MEN220 Audio Sig nal Outputs Voicing After Room Correction RoomPerfect Focus or Global is active some music recordings might require slight equalization modifications to restore musical balance The MEN220O has built in six different varia tions to select from to restore musical balance Refer to figures 6 and 7 Note The Voicing Mode may be used even when the RoomPerfect Mode is not active however its effect may become less noticeable Refer to figure 8 vite 16 ADJUST allows selec tion of various types of audio settings and is also used in the setup mode for various func tions INFORMATION DISPLAY indicates various Opera tional Functions and Setup Mode Settings FOCUS MODE Push button with indica tor selects a narrow listening area of Room Correction Front Panel Display Controls and Push buttons SELECT Push button selects the current choice as indicated on the Fr
18. Multi Function Front Panel Display The Front Panel Information Display indicates various setup and operational functions Power Control and Full Function Remote Control The Power Control Input connection provides conve nient Turn On Off of the MEN220 when connected to a McIntosh System The Remote Control push buttons provide complete control of the MEN220 operating functions e Special Power Supply The Power Supply has both a special large Toroidal Wound Power Transformer and Multiple Regulators to ensure stable noise free operation even though the power line varies Extruded Side Panels The sides of the MEN220 are extruded aluminum panels with a bead blast textured surface and a black anodized finish Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination The Illumination of the Glass Front Panel is accom plished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emit ting Diodes LEDs This provides even Front Panel Illumination and is designed to ensure the pristine beauty of the MEN220 will be retained for many years i Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MEN220 Front View of the MEN220 44 45cm IeIntosh MEN220 ROOM CORRECTION SYSTEM 5 e RoomPerfect iFocus 1 O 3 8 13 69cm 15 24cm 17 4 2 GLOBAL MODE FOCUS MODE BYPASS VOICIN
19. ROSSOVER C SERIAL N NUMBER AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Connect MEN220 Connect the MEN220 Unbalanced OUTPUT 2 power cord to a live AC Calibrated Microphone LOW supplies Full Range or outlet Refer to information with the supplied cable Low Frequency audio signals on the back panel of your to a Power Amplifier MEN220 to determine the correct voltage for your unit IR INput for BALanced AUDIO INPUTS Balanced OUTPUT 2 LOW connecting an receive audio signals from a supplies Full Range or Low IR Receiver Preamplifier or an A V Con Frequency audio signals to a trol Center Power Amplifier How to Connect the MEN220 How to Connect the MEN220 The MEN220O has the ability to be remotely switched On Off from a Preamplifier or A V Control Center via the Power Control connection The Data Port Connec tion allows for the remote operation of basic functions using the MEN220 Remote Control With an external sensor connected to the MEN220 remote control op eration is possible from another room and or when the MEN220 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed The connection instructions below together with the MEN220 Connection Diagram 1 located on the separate folded sheet is an example of a typi cal audio system Your system may vary from this however the actual components would be connected in a similar manner For additional information refer to Connector and Cable Information o
20. Settings Remote Control will appear Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the Directional Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Factory Reset Refer to figure 59 FI EN Paal oe l1 ie ua m Figure 59 Press the SELECT Push button and the Delete Settings No will appear Refer to figure 60 Figure 60 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the Direc tional V Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Delete AII Settings Yes Refer to figure 61 Press the SELECT Push button and figure 59 will appear briefly The MEN220 will switch Off Press the STANDBY ON Push button on the Front Panel or press the Power Push button on the Remote Control to switch On the MEN220 23 vite RoomPerfect The RoomPerfect Measure and Adjustment Process takes acoustic measurements in the listening room and then applies corrections for achieving the best possible results The Focus Position location in the room is typically where one would be during serious listening Measurements will also be taken in additional room locations for a more complete analysis of your listen ing room acoustics Notes 1 Set the tone equalizer controls on the Preamplifi er to the flat setting position the balance control to the 12 O clock position and the volume control to the normal listening volume level 2 Make sure the MEN220 Voicing is set to
21. ch as a wall in Custom Cabinet Chassis Spacers Shelf Y 1 1 8 2 86cm 11 CRM 27 94cm MEN220 Bottom View NUN 15 15 in Custom Cabinet un 38 1cm 38 1cm Cutout Opening for Ventilation 12 5 16 Note Center the cutout Horizontally on the unit 31 27cm For purposes of clarity the above illustration is not drawn to scale i Rear Panel Connections POWER CONTROL IN receives RS232 connector Unbalanced OUTPUT 1 signals from a McIntosh component for communica HIGH supplies Full Range or 5 15 Volts ON 0 Volts OFF tions with an High Frequency audio signals POWER CONTROL OUT sends external control to a Power Amplifier out a 12 Volts ON signal to an device other McIntosh Component when the MEN220 is On DATA IN receives UNBALanced AUDIO IN Balanced OUTPUT 1 HIGH operating data from a PUTS receive audio signals supplies Full Range or High McIntosh Preamplifier from a Preamplifier or an Frequency audio signals to a or Control Center A V Control Center Power Amplifier Lo NN ee Y Do 9 McIntosh menz20 ROOM CORRECTION SYSTEM cINTOSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NY ASSEMBLED IN USA FROM USA AND IMPORTED PARTS POWER 120V 50 60Hz CONTROL MICROPHONE 35 WATTS IN DATA IN RS232 OUT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 1 IR IN INPUTS OUTPUTS HIGH LOW PASS C
22. e doors closed The connection instructions below together with the MEN220 Connection Diagram located on the separate folded sheet Mc2B 15 an example of a typi cal audio system using a Subwoofer Your system may vary from this however the actual components would be connected in a similar manner For additional in formation refer to Connector and Cable Information on page 4 Power Control Connections 1 Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier or A V Control Center Power Control MAIN Jack to the POWER CONTROL IN Jack on the McIntosh MEN220 2 Connect a Control Cable from the MEN220 POW ER CONTROL OUT Jack to the Power Amplifier Power Control In Jack 3 Connect a Control Cable from Power Amplifier 1 Power Control Out Jack to the Power Amplifier 2 Power Control In Jack 4 Connect a Control Cable from Power Amplifier 2 Power Control Out Jack to the Subwoofer Power Control In Jack 12 5 Connect any additional components in a similar manner as outlined in steps 2 thru 3 Data Control Connections 6 Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier or A V Control Center SUM Data Port Jack to the McIntosh MEN220 DATA IN Jack Note If the Preamplifier or A V Control Center doesn t have a SUM Data Port Jack contact McIntosh for additional assistance Sensor Connections 7 Connect an external Sensor to the McIntosh MEN220 IR IN Jack Audio Connections 8 Connect Balanced Cables from the McIntosh MEN220
23. e Adjustments starting on page 18 as some of these adjustments are interactive Default Settings The Default Settings Chart below indicates the Func tion Name Default Setting and the Page Number for additional information MEN220 Default Settings Function Name Unbalanced Preamp Power Amp Input Connection System Connection Out 1 H1 Out 2 Lo High Pass Filter Type Full Range Full Range 1 9 Butterworth 1 ord 19 20 300Hz 19 20 Butterworth 1 ord 19 20 300Hz 0 0dB 0 0dB Inches High Pass Frequency Low Pass Filter Type Low Pass Frequency Output 1 Hi Output 2 Lo Distance Units m N _ Front Panel Sensor 3 100 SW Version _ Display Intensity McIntosh MEN220 Input Connections Settings The MEN220 Input Setup allows for the selection of input connection type Unbalanced or Balanced 1 Press the MENU Push button to enter the Setup Mode Refer to figure 16 Figure 16 2 Press the SELECT Push button and the Input Settings Input Connection will appear on the Information Display Refer to figure 17 Figure 17 Press the SELECT Push button again and the Input Connection Unbalanced will appear Refer to figure 18 Figure 18 4 The MEN220 default Input Connection Type is the Unbalanced Inputs To change to the Balanced In puts rotate the ADJUST Control or use the Direc tional A V Push buttons on the Remote Control to
24. ec tional A V Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Output Settings Refer to figure 24 3 Press the SELECT Push button and the Output settings Crossover Options will appear Refer to figure 25 Output Settings con t 4 Press the SELECT Push button and the default Crossover Setting will appear Refer to figure 26 Figure 26 5 Rotate the ADJUST Control or use the Direction al A V Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Outl H1 High Pass Refer to figure 27 Figure 27 6 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the direc tional 4 gt Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Out2 H1 Full Range Then Rotate the ADJUST Control or use the Directional A V Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Out2 Lo Low Pass Refer to figure 27 7 Press the SELECT Push button and Output Set tings Crossover Options will appear Refer to figure 25 on page 19 8 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the Direc tional 4 gt Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Output Settings High Pass Filter Refer to figure 29 9 Press the SELECT Push button and the default Crossover Setting will appear Refer to figure 30 20 10 Rotate the ADJUST Control or use the Directional A V Push buttons on the Remote Control to se lect HighPass Filter Type LinkwitzRiley 4 ord Refer to figure 31 Figure 31 11 Press the SELECT Push button and High Pass Frequency 300HZ
25. er to figure 41 The MEN220 Output Level default setting for both Output 1 and Output 2 is 0 0dB no change in volume between input and output In some system component configurations it might be desirable to change the volume level going to the Power Ampli fier connected to Output 1 versus the Power Ampli fier connected to Output 2 The range of adjustment for both Output 1 and Output 2 is 0 0dB to 12 0dB with one tenth of a decible steps To make changes in the Output Levels perform the following 6 Select either Output 1 or 2 by using the NAVI GATE Control a flashing cursor will indicate which Output 15 selected Refer to figure 42 Figure 42 7 Rotate the ADJUST Control to reduce the Output volume to the desire level Refer to figure 43 DELAY SETTINGS 1 Press the MENU Push button to enter the Setup Mode Refer to figure 16 on page 18 2 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the Direc tional A V push buttons on the Remote Control to select Output Settings Refer to figure 24 on page 19 3 Press the SELECT Push button and the Output Settings Crossover Options will appear Refer to figure 25 on page 19 4 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the Direc tional A V Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Output Settings Delay Settings Refer to figure 44 5 Press the SELECT Push button and the default Delay Distance Units of Inches will appear Refer to figure 45
26. es 1 Assemble the supplied Microphone Holder Stand Boom Adapter and connect the Micro phone to the MEN220 Microphone Connector on the Rear Panel using the supplied cable 2 If the MEN220 is currently On proceed to step 2 When performing the following Setup Instructions please refer to the MEN220 Setup Menu Diagram located on the separate folded sheet Mc3B for an overall view of the menu structure 1 Press the STANDBY ON Push button on the Front Panel or press the Power Push button on the Remote Control to switch On the MEN220 The Front Panel Information Display top line will indicate RoomPerfect Muted for approximately two seconds after turn on Refer to figure 9 The Figure 9 Front Panel will then indicate the previous opera tion settings for RoomPerfect and Voicing Refer to figure 10 Po a p Pep p p ee EF ee TI 2 Press the MENU Push button to enter the Setup Mode Refer to figure 11 3 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control one detent position at a time or use the directional gt Push buttons on the Remote Control to view the main Setup Menu Modes Input Settings Output Setings RoomPerfect Advanced Settings and Exit Menu Refer to figures 12 13 14 and 15 Figure 15 4 To exit from the Setup Mode press the MENU Push button and the Front Panel Display will re vert back to its normal display Refer to figure 10 It is important to follow the sequence of the Setup Mod
27. he desired Display Intensity Refer to figure 56 Figure 56 SOFTWARE VERSION 1 Press the MENU Push button to enter the Setup Mode Refer to figure 16 on page 18 2 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the Direc tional V Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Advanced Settings Refer to figure 50 Press the SELECT Push button and the Advanced G2 2 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the Direc tional A V Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Advanced Settings Refer to figure 50 3 Press the SELECT Push button and the Advanced Settings Display will appear Refer to figure 54 um H HU Figure 54 The MEN220 Front Panel Information Display Inten Settings Software Version will appear Refer to figure 57 Figure 57 4 Press the SELECT Push button and the McIn tosh SW Version _ will appear Refer to figure 58 sity has four different settings 100 default 75 50 and 25 To change from the default setting perform the following Figure 58 4 Press the SELECT Push button and Display In tensity 100 will appear Refer to figure 55 FACTORY RESET l 2 5 Press the MENU Push button to enter the Setup Mode Refer to figure 16 on page 18 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the Direc tional A V Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Advanced Settings Refer to figure 50 Press the SELECT Push button and the Advanced
28. he room Press to activate the Focus Mode for Room Correction applied in a narrow area of the room Use to move through the available choices up down left right also used to SELECT the menu item HRO74 Remote Control Push Buttons LED indicates when an IR Infra Red Remote Control Command is being sent Press to Power the MEN220 ON Press to Power the MEN220 OFF Used to select one of seven different Equalizer Settings Press to remove all Room Correction RoomPerfect Focus or Global from the MEN220 Audio Signal Output How to use the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control The Remote Control is capable of performing both basic Operating Functions and Setup Options for the MEN220 Room Correction System Notes Refer to the How to Operate and How to Operate Setup Mode Sections of this manual for additional information using this Remote Control Power On To Switch ON the MEN220 press the Power Push button on the Remote Control The Front Panel Information Display top line will indicate RoomPer fect Muted for approximately two seconds after turn on Refer to figure 1 Figure 1 Menu Used to enter and exit from the SETUP Mode of op eration Refer to figure 2 Global Used to select a wide listening area of Room Correc tion in the MEN220 Audio Signal Output Refer to figure 3 Figure 3 Note In order for the MEN220 to provide room cor rection the Setup
29. ions in the room and produces a Global Room Cor rection for listening anywhere in the room Electronic Crossover The advanced two way electronic crossover built into the MEN220 provides the best way for adding true bi amplification to your audio system Variable Crossover Settings The variable crossover in the MEN220 allows the crossover frequency to be set from 10Hz to 20 000Hz Select from three available crossover slope rates for both the Butterworth or Linkwitz Riley Filter Types Listening Equalization Curves The MEN220 has six preset Equalization Curves to choose from when listening to various type of music General Information Cable Information Introduction and Performance Features Precision Measurement Microphone The MEN22O 15 supplied with an Omnidirectional Electret Condenser Microphone to accurately measure the Loudspeaker performance together with Room Acoustics The microphone has high resistance to vi brations flat frequency response and a high signal to noise ratio It is phantom power from the MEN220 via the balanced cable Professional Microphone Stand with Boom The MEN220 is supplied with a professional type ad justable height microphone stand The Boom Adapter allows for easy placement of the Precision Microphone for precise Focus Measurements Multiple Outputs The MEN220 has both Unbalanced and Balanced Outputs of which permit long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality e
30. level Note The Microphone Stand Boom Adaptor allows the microphone to be placed over objects such as a chair or table 6 Press the SELECT Push button and the Volume Calibration measuring will appear Refer to figure 73 The MEN220 will send out to the loud speakers a test tone to obtain a measurement level Figure 73 about 20dBs above the background noise level in your room Several minutes after testing started the MEN220 might indicate the need for a louder or quieter test level Refer to figures 74 and 75 Figure 75 Rotate the MEN220 ADJUST Control clockwise if figure 74 appears or counterclockwise if figure 75 appears 7 Press the SELECT Push button and the Volume Calibration measuring will appear again Refer to figure 73 When the correct Volume Test Level has been achieved figure 76 will appear Then press Figure 76 the SELECT Push button and the MEN220 will start measuring the Focus Position and figure 77 will appear Note If the requested test volume level is already too loud as to be uncomfortable to your ears and figure 74 appears rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the Directional 4 Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Save Current Then press the SELECT Push button The MEN220 will then test at the previous lower volume setting Setup con t 8 When figure 78 appears relocate the microphone Figure 82 10 After measuring room location 2 the Fron
31. m steps 1 thru 4 on page 24 22 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the Direc tional 4 gt Push buttons on the Remote Control to select RoomPerfect Status Refer to figure 93 ats E HH h ect il um EnoomFertect Figure 93 23 Press the SELECT Push button and the 3 Room Measurements Room Knowledge 95 will ap pear Refer to figure 94 Is m poe EEE i s pu E H koom know Figure 94 24 Rotate the ADJUST Control or use the Direction al A V Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Focus 1 Room Corrections 11 Refer to figure 95 Setup con t m cum mS 95 Note The RoomPerfect Room Correction Percent age is an indication of the degree of acous tic problems measured and corrected This includes room acoustics and Loudspeaker placement in the room The Correction Per centage is not an indication of performance of the MEN220 or Loudspeaker RP BYPASS GAIN There may be a difference in overall volume levels when comparing the RoomPerfect Focus or Global Modes and the Bypass Mode The RoomPerfect RP Bypass Gain adjustment allows trimming the Bypass Mode overall volume level by performing the follow ing steps 25 Perform steps 1 thru 4 on page 24 26 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the Direc tional 4 gt Push buttons on the Remote Control to select RoomPerfect RP Bypass Gain Refer to figure 96 27 Press
32. n page 4 Power Control Connections 1 Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier or Control Center Power Control MAIN Jack to the POWER CONTROL IN Jack on the McIntosh MEN220 2 Connect a Control Cable from the MEN220 POW ER CONTROL OUT Jack to the Power Amplifier Power Control In Jack 3 Connect a Control Cable from the Power Ampli fier 1 Power Control Out Jack to the Power Ampli fier 2 Power Control In Jack 4 Connect any additional components in a similar manner as outlined in steps 2 thru 3 Data Control Connections 5 Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier or A V Control Center SUM Data Port Jack to the McIntosh MEN220 DATA IN Jack Note If the Preamplifier or A V Control Center doesn t have a SUM Data Port Jack contact McIntosh for additional assistance Sensor Connections 6 Connect an external Sensor to the McIntosh MEN220 IR IN Jack Audio Connections 7 Connect Balanced Cables from the McIntosh MEN220 BALanced AUDIO INPUT Connectors to the Preamplifier or A V Control Center Bal anced Output Jacks Notes 1 The Unbalanced Outputs on the MEN220 may be used instead of the Balanced Con nections 2 By default the Unbalanced Inputs are the active Connections To use the Bal anced Inputs instead it is first necessary to change the default setting using the MEN220 Setup Mode Refer to pages 17 and 18 8 Connect a Balanced Cable from the MEN220 Bal anced AUDIO OUTPUT 1 R Connecto
33. nite asset in maintaining all the system components at the coolest possible operating temperature When the MEN22O 15 placed free standing on a flat surface allow at least 2 inches 5 08cm above the top 2 inches 5 08cm below the bottom and 2 inches 5 08cm on each side of the MEN220 so airflow is not obstructed Allow 19 1 2 inches 49 53cm depth behind the front panel Allow 1 7 16 inch 3 66cm in front of the mounting panel for knob clearance A custom cabinet installation should provide the minimum spacing dimensions for cool operation AI low at least 2 inches 5 08cm above the top 2 inches 5 08cm below the bottom and 2 inches 5 08cm on each side of the MEN220 so airflow 1s not obstructed The Custom Cabinet should be open backed and at least 12 inches 30 48cm away from any surface such as a wall Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing Allow 1 7 16 inch 3 66cm in front of the mounting panel for knob clearance 17 116 43 34cm MEN220 Front Panel Custom Cabinet Cutout 12 38cm etir ocus x ins G NeL Cabinet Front Panel Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting Cabinet Front ID Panel RU CN Custom Cabinet has 5 08 sk an open back and at least 12 30 48cm MEN220 Side View away from any surface su
34. o improve design without notice Printed in the U S A McIntosh Part No 04111000
35. ocus 1 Voicing 0 Netural Refer to figure 85 Figure 81 appear Place the microphone in another room lo cation then press the SELECT Push button Refer to figure 82 Figure 85 ADDITIONAL FOCUS POSITIONS The MEN220 allows for measurement and storage of seven additional Focus Positions To add additional Focus Positions at this time proceed to step 11 If no additional measurements are to be taken at this time proceed to How to Operate the MEN220 starting on page 28 11 Perform steps 1 thru 4 12 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the direc tional 4 gt Push buttons on the Remote Control to select RoomPerfect Add Focus Position Refer to figure 86 E mpi a I I Add Focus Figure 86 13 Press the SELECT Push button and the Place mi crophone in new focus position will appear Refer to figure 87 Figure 87 14 Press the SELECT Push button and the ing new Focus position will appear Refer to figure 88 15 When the measurements are completed Save as Focus pos 2 8 2 will appear Refer to figure 89 25 RoomPerfect con t HERE REA EC NU PEE Mc KE RR RF S E S S The MEN220 will automatically assign the next available focus position number to the just completed measurement If you would like to assign a different focus position number rotate the ADJUST Control to select a different number 16 Press the SELECT Push button
36. ont Panel Infor mation Display when in the Setup Mode IR Sensor receives commands from a Remote Control NAVIGATE is used in the setup mode for various functions McIntosh MEN220 ROOM CORRECTION SYSTEM Roomperfect GLOBAL MODE Push button with indicator selects a wide listening area of Room Correc tion GLOBAL MODE FOCUS MODE BYPASS Push button with indicator removes all Room Correction RoomPerfect Focus or Global from the MEN220 Audio Signal Output BYPASS MENU Push button is used to enter the Setup Mode step through the Setup Menus return to the previous Menu and exit from the Setup Mode VOICING SELECT 3 VOICING Push button with indicator selects between six different equalization variations NAVIGATE STANDBY ON STANDBY ON Push button with indicator switches the MEN220 ON or OFF Standby and resets the microprocessors Setup How to Operate the Setup Mode EIL A C NEU NEN wr The McIntosh MEN220 has been factory configured for default settings allowing for very basic operation To benefit from all the MEN220 capabilities includ ing Room Correction and the Electronic Crossover it will require using the MEN220 Setup Mode and going through the options and functions This 1s performed using the Front Panel Information Display and sup plied RoomPerfect Calibration Microphone Not
37. oudspeaker be in Acoustical Phase with the sound from the High Frequency Section of the Loudspeaker The connec tions between Power Amplifier 3 and the High Fre quency Section of the Loudspeakers need the electri cal connection phase reversed at the Loudspeaker High Frequency Section Terminals This reversed phase connection will achieve the correct Acoustical Phase from the Loudspeaker System 14 Connect COM negative terminal of Amplifier 3 to the positive terminal of the High Frequency Section of the Loudspeaker Then connect 8Q positive terminal of Amplifier 3 to the nega tive terminal of the High Frequency Section of the Loudspeaker AC Power Cords Connections 15 Connect the McIntosh MEN220 AC Power Cord to a live AC outlet How to Connect the MEN220 with Sub woofer I c c iDE S S The MEN220 can be used in a system with a Sub woofer via the built in Electronic Crossover Network with an adjustable Crossover Frequency It also has the ability to be remotely switched On Off from a McIntosh Preamplifier or A V Control Cen ter via the Power Control connection The Data Port Connection allows for the remote operation of basic functions using the MEN220 Remote Control With an external sensor connected to the MEN220 remote control operation is possible from another room and or when the MEN220 is located in a cabinet with th
38. own below It is very important that the four plas tic 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 Depart ment of McIntosh Laboratory Refer to page 4 Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers Quantity 1 4 1 1 1 2 gt A Part Number 034492 033837 033836 033725 034301 034446 017937 400159 404080 034499 034500 034501 Description Shipping carton only End cap Inside carton only Inner carton top pad Bottom pad Foam plug Plastic foot 10 32 x 3 4 screw 410 Flat washer Accessory Box Slotted foam Divider foam MINI BOOM SLOTTED FOAM 2 4 ACCESSORY BOX DIVIDER FOAM MICROPHONE CABLE TOP PAD UNIT WITH 4 FEET _ BOTTOM COVER PLASTIC FOOT 4 IMPORTANT 10 32 3 4 i Read Above SCREW WITH ARTON WASHER 4 CARIO SPACER PADS INSIDE NT Lund CARTON CARTON 31 McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 www mcintoshlabs com The continuous improvement of its products 1s the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right t
39. perations When the MEN220 and other McIntosh Components are in their Standby Power Off Mode the Microprocessor s Circuitry inside each com ponent is active and communication is occurring between them 3 Sound Intensity is measured in units called Deci bels and dB is the abbreviation 4 When discarding the unit comply with local rules or regulations Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning battery disposal For additional information on the MEN220 and other McIntosh Products please visit the McIntosh Web Site at www mcintoshlabs com N 0 Copyright 2010 by McIntosh Laboratory Inc Table of Contents OSG HORS 2 Thank You and Please Take a Moment 3 Technical Assistance and Customer Service 3 3 Table of Contents kA inikan 4 Connector and Cable Information 4 PAU TOCGUCUION RTT DS 5 Performance PCAN 5 Dimensions 6 7 Connections Rear Panel Connections eeeeeeeeee 8 How to Connect the MEN220 9 12 Remote Control Remote Control Push buttons 14 How to use the Remote Control 15 Front Panel F
40. pi cal audio system Your system may vary from this however the actual components would be connected in a similar manner For additional information refer to Connector and Cable Information on page 4 Power Control Connections 1 Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier or A V Control Center Power Control MAIN Jack to the POWER CONTROL IN Jack on the McIntosh MEN220 2 Connect a Control Cable from the MEN220 POW ER CONTROL OUT Jack to the Power Amplifier 3 Power Control In Jack 3 Connect a Control Cable from Power Amplifier 3 Power Control Out Jack to the Power Amplifier 1 Power Control In Jack 4 Connect a Control Cable from Power Amplifier 1 Power Control Out Jack to the Power Amplifier 2 Power Control In Jack 5 Connect any additional components in a similar manner as outlined in steps 2 thru 3 Data Control Connections 6 Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier or A V Control Center SUM Data Port Jack to the McIntosh MEN220 DATA IN Jack Note If the Preamplifier or A V Control Center doesn t have a SUM Data Port Jack contact McIntosh for additional assistance Sensor Connections 7 Connect an external Sensor to the McIntosh MEN220 IR IN Jack Audio Connections 8 Connect Balanced Cables from the McIntosh MEN220 BALanced AUDIO INPUT Connectors to the Preamplifier or A V Control Center Bal anced Output Jacks Notes 1 The Unbalanced Outputs on the MEN220 may be used instead of the Balanced Con
41. put on the MEN220 Note The Data and Power Control 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 Data and IR Input Port Connectors The MEN220 Data In Port re ceives Remote Control Signals A Data 1 8 inch stereo mini phone plug is 5 8 used for connection The IR Port i t vs ata also use a 1 8 inch stereo mini phone plug and allow the connec tion of other brand IR Receivers to the MEN220 IR Data Control N C Ground Introduction Y nasrsW amp j The MEN220 Room Correction System is an elegant instrument for restoring superb sound reproduction to your audio system by measuring and correcting for less than ideal room acoustics The MEN220 uses the latest 1n technology to quickly restore proper musical balance in a minimum amount of time The McIntosh Sound 15 The Sound of the Music Itself Performance Features Room Correction The MEN220 uses the latest in technology to restore musical balance to audio systems located in rooms with less then ideal acoustics whether the system 1s two channel or multichannel Focus and Global Settings The MEN220 provides for measurement and correc tion for up to eight specific listening locations Focus Positions in a room It also measures additional loca t
42. r to the Power Amplifier 1 Balanced Input Connector Note The Unbalanced and Balanced Output Con nections are both active and may be used at the same time 9 Connect a Balanced Cable from the MEN220 Bal anced AUDIO OUTPUT 1 L Connector to the Power Amplifier 2 Balanced Input Connector Loudspeaker Connections 10 Refer to the Owner s Manuals supplied with the Power Amplifier and Loudspeakers for connection information AC Power Cords Connections 11 Connect the McIntosh MEN220 AC Power Cord to a live AC outlet How to Connect the MEN220 in a Processor Loop Ed EFC Na d st s E The MEN220 may be connected to the Listen Proces sor Loop on a McIntosh Preamplifier or A V Control Center instead of being connected between the Pre amplifier Output and Power Amplifier Input The MEN220O has the ability to be remotely switched On Off from a Preamplifier or A V Control Center via the Power Control connection The Data Port Connection allow for the remote op eration of basic functions using the MEN220 Remote Control With an external sensor connected to the MEN220 remote control operation is possible from another room and or when the MEN220 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed The connection instructions below together with the MEN220 Connection Diagram located on the separate folded sheet Mc1B is an example of a typi cal audio system Your system may vary from this however the actual components
43. rent preset equalization curves for altering the 2 pe sound of the program material and or your listening mood Refer to figures 105 thru 112 Also refer to the Perfect Equalization Curves for all the presets that are located Figure 101 on the separate folded sheet Mc3A 28 Select The SELECT Push button is used to select various options when in the Setup Mode together with the ADJUST Control NAVIGATE Control and MENU Push button Reset of Microprocessors In the unlikely event the controls of the MEN220 stop functioning the microprocessors can be reset by removing AC Power from the MEN220 for several minutes This can be accomplished by disconnecting the AC Power cord from the Rear Panel of MEN220 or removing the Plug end of the MEN220 AC Power Cord from the AC Outlet GLOBAL BYPASS Mcintosh HRO74 Figure 113 How to Operate 29 Audio Specifications E a Unless otherwise noted the below MEN220 Specifi cations where taken with RoomPerfect set to Bypass Mode and Voicing Mode set to Neutral Frequency Response 0 0 5dB from 20Hz to 20 000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0 002 from 20Hz to 20 000Hz Maximum Input Voltage 4 5 V Unbalanced and Balanced Preamp Power Amp 2 25V Unbalanced and Balanced Processor Loop Maximum Output Voltage 4 5V Unbalanced and Balanced Preamp Power Amp 2 25V Unbalanced and Balanced Proce
44. ront Panel Displays Controls and Push buttons 16 Setup How to Operate the Setup Mode 17 CU RENI 17 Input Connection Settings 18 System Connectiofi SEINES 18 19 Advanced Se BI DS 22 RoomP 24 Operation How to Operate the MEN220 28 29 Additional Information BDOCILIOHHODS eti oso 30 Packing Insti HOEIO Lsoeddiotetuden emiten iura Jl Connector and Cable Information XLR Connectors Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Output Connectors on the MEN220 Refer to the dia grams for connections PIN 1 Shield Ground PIN 2 Signal PIN 3 Signal Power Control Connectors PIN2 PIN 1 PIN PIN 3 The MEN220 Power Control Input Output Jacks receive send Power On Off Power trol Signals when connected to 5 Met other McIntosh Components A ini Control 8 inch stereo mini phone plug P ua is used for connection to the Ground RS232 DB Connector Pin Layout N C 6 N C Pin 5 Pin 1 2 Data Out TXD 7 aoe 3 Data In RXD 8 uu 4 N C 9 N C PM 5 Gnd Microphone XLR Connectors Below is the Pin configuration for the Microphone Connector on the MEN220 Refer to the diagram for connections PIN 1 Shield Ground PIN 2 Signal PIN 3 8 9VDC PIN 2 PIN 1 PIN 3 Power Control Input Out
45. select the Balanced Inputs Refer to figure 19 Figure 19 Press the SELECT Push button to enter either choice Rotate the NAVIGATE Control one detent position at a time or use the Directional 44 gt Push buttons ON 18 on the Remote Control to select Input Settings System Connection or the Exit Menu Refer to figures 20 and 21 Figure 21 Proceed to System Connections or to exit from the Setup Mode press the MENU Push button and the Front Panel Display will revert back to its normal display Refer to figure 10 System Connections Settings Eia a SS Se c PM NK sa Input Setup also allows for selecting how the MEN220 is connected into a system either between the Pream plifier Power Amplifier or in the Preamplifier Proces sor Loop 1 Press the MENU Push button to enter the Setup Mode Refer to figure 16 2 Press the SELECT Push button and the Input settings Input Connection will appear on the Information Display Refer to figure 17 3 Rotate the NAVIGATE Control or use the Direc tional 4 gt Push buttons on the Remote Control to select Input Settings System Connection Refer to figure 20 4 Press the SELECT Push button and the System Connection Preamp Power Amp the default setting will appear Refer to figure 22 Figure 22 Un If the MEN220 is connected to the Processor Loop of the Preamplifier rotate the ADJUST Control or use the
46. ssor Loop Signal To Noise Ratio A Weighted 100dB Input Impedance 10K ohms Unbalanced and Balanced Voltage Gain 0dB Output Impedance 50 ohms Crossover Filter Types Order and Slope Butterworth Ist order 6 dB octave Butterworth 2nd order 12 dB octave Butterworth 4th order 24 dB octave Linkwitz Riley 2nd order 12 dB octave Linkwitz Riley 4th order 24 dB octave Linkwitz Riley 8th order 48 dB octave 30 Measurment Microphone Omnidirectional Electret Condenser Microphone Microphone Frequency Response Curve typical Relative Response dB Specifications General Specifications Power Requirements 100V 50 60Hz at 35 watts 110V 50 60Hz at 35 watts 120V 50 60Hz at 35 watts 220V 50 60Hz at 35 watts 230V 50 60Hz at 35 watts 240V 50 60Hz at 35 watts Standby less than 1 watt Note Refer to the rear panel of the MEN220 for the correct voltage Overall Dimensions Width is 17 1 2 inches 44 45cm Height 1s 6 inches 15 24cm including feet Depth is 18 inches 45 72cm including the Front Panel Knobs and Cables Weight 25 5 pounds 11 6 kg net 41 9 pounds 19 0 kg in ship ping carton Shipping Carton Dimensions Width is 26 1 2 inches 67 3cm Depth is 24 1 4 inches 62 2cm Height is 11 3 4 inches 29 9cm Packing Instructions Packing Instructions E In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment the equipment must be packed exactly as sh
47. t panel Display indication might be similar to figure 83 Note Once RoomPerfect has acheved a Room Figure 78 to another place in the listening room and point it in a different direction Then press the SELECT Push button Refer to figure 79 Figure 83 Figure 79 Knowledge score of 90 or above it will ask if you want to make additional measurements Additional measurements will make improv ments however it might take many more measurements to achieve the higher Room Knowledge score Note When the microphone is relocated to ad ditional room locations it is advisable to place it randomly at various heights off the floor and pointed in different directions It is also advisable the positions be at least 2 feet 60 69cm from previous measurement loca 11 If you want to achieve a reading closer to 100 tions and from the Loudspeakers and never select Yes and continue placing the Microphone behind the Loudspeakers in the third room location and proceed If No was 9 After Room Position No 1 has been measured the selected figure 84 will appear Front Panel Information Display will indicate the computed Room Knowledge similar to figure 80 Figure 84 Figure 80 When the MEN220 has finished calculating and ap Press the SELECT Push button and figure 81 will plying filters to the audio signal path the Front Panel Display will once again briefly indicate RoomPerfect Guided Setup and then indicate RoomPerfect F
48. t the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside 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 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 To completely disconnect this equipment from the a c mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the a c receptacle The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Connect mains power supply cord only to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection Thank You enu IC Xs emet Your decision to own this McIntosh MEN220 Room Correction System ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners You now have The Best The McIntosh dedication to Quality is as surance 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 pos sible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh Please Take A Moment mx LI The serial number purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are importan
49. t 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 607 723 3512 Fax 607 724 0549 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 607 723 3515 Fax 607 723 1917 General Information 1 For additional connection information refer to the owner s manual s for any component s connected to the MEN220 Room Correction System 2 The Main AC Power going to the MEN220 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 mal functioning of some or all of the system s normal o
50. the SELECT Push button and the RP By pass Gain 0 0dB will appear Refer to figure 97 Figure 97 Select either the Global or Focus Mode by pressing the appropriate push button on the Front Panel or Remote Control Establish a suitable volume level while listen ing to music with a wide range of musical instruments Then select the Bypass Mode and rotate the ADJUST Control or use the Directional A V Push buttons on the Remote Control to closely match the volume level of the Global or Focus Modes 28 Proceed to How to Operate the MEN220 start ing on page 28 Notes 27 How to Operate cam LM Ep CRIRE NC NC ANN RN CN D S The MEN220O has built in the ability to improve the sound quality of your Audio System However it does require the RoomPerfect portion of the Setup Mode be performed in order to benefit from the potential improvements Please refer to How to Operate the Setup Mode on page 17 and RoomPerfect starting Focus Mode Press the FOCUS MODE Push button to activate the RoomPerfect Focus Setting Refer to figure 102 Continued presses of the FOCUS MODE Push button will allow selection of seven possible additional room measurement Focus locations which were performed on page 24 during the RoomPerfect Setup Refer to figure 103 Power On Global Mode Press the STANDBY ON Push button on the Front Press the GLOBAL MODE Push button to activate
51. the distance measurement Figure 50 NAVIGATE Control or use the Directional A for Output 2 Mono Push buttons on the Remote Control to posi 3 Press the SELECT Push button and the Advanced tion the cursor and the ADJUST Control or use Settings Remote Control will appear Refer to the Directional V Push buttons on the Remote figure 51 Control to enter the distance 0 999 in inches or centimeters Refer to figures 47 48 and 49 Figure 51 4 Press the SELECT Push button and the default Remote Control Setting will appear Refer to figure 52 Front Fanel Sensor Figure 52 In a typical Audio Video System the MEN220 Power Control and Data Port Connections are made to the Audio Preamplifier or A V Control Center This al lows the MEN220 to switch On or Off with the Audio Preamplifier or A V Control Center The commands coming from the Remote Control supplied with the MEN220 are received by the Audio Preampli fier or A V Control Center and are passed on to the MEN220 The MEN220 Front Panel Sensor needs to 22 Setup con t be disabled to prevent possible interference To de activate the MEN220 Front Panel Sensor perform the following steps 5 Rotate the ADJUST Control to switch Off the Front Panel Remote Control Sensor Refer to fig ure 53 Figure 53 DISPLAY 1 Press the MENU Push button to enter the Setup Mode Refer to figure 16 on page 18 5 Rotate the ADJUST Control to select t
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