McIntosh MVP881 Owner's manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com

MVP881BR

Audio Video Player

Owner’s Manual

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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.

WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK

OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

CAUTION -

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 procedures other than those specified in the Owners Manual may result in Hazardous Radiation

Exposure.

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This product incorporates an embedded

CLASS 3R Laser (IEC60825-1).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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.

To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS!

PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE

OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

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 powersupply 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.

18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

19. Connect mains power supply cord only to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

20. Warning: The Ethernet connector of this

equipment must not be directly connected to a public network. Connection is to be made only by way of a modem or router approved for this purpose.

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Trademark and License Information

Trademark and License Information

The McIntosh MVP881BR 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

Trademark Logo limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

The MVP881BR uses the following Technologies:

License Information Trademark Logo

Blu-ray Disc and “ ” are trademarks.

HIGH-DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE

TM is a trademark of the DVD Format /Logo licensing Corporation.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Java and all other trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun

Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;

5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872;

7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos,

Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc.© 1996-2008 DTS,

Inc. All Rights Reserved.

License Information

Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible

Digital® and Microsoft® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. HDCD system manufactured under license from Microsoft Corporation, Inc.

This product is covered by one or more of the following: In the USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074,

5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600,

5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in Australia: 669114.

Other patents pending.

“AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logo is the trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

“BONUSVIEW” is the trademark of Blu-ray

Disc Association.

“BD-LIVE” logo is trademark of Blu-ray Disc

Association.

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Thank You

Your decision to own this McIntosh MVP881BR

Audio Video Player ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have “The

Best.” The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of visual and musical enjoyment from this unit.

Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new

McIntosh.

Please Take A Moment

The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service. The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information:

Serial Number: ______________________________

Purchase Date: ______________________________

Dealer Name: _______________________________

Technical Assistance

If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish additional help concerning a suspected problem, you can receive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

2 Chambers Street

Binghamton, New York 13903

Phone: 607-723-1545

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:


2 Chambers Street

Binghamton, New York 13903

Phone: 607-723-3515

Fax: 607-723-1917

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions .................................................. 2-3

Trademark and License Information ......................... 4

Thank You and Please Take a Moment ...................... 5

Technical Assistance and Customer Service ............. 5

Table of Contents ....................................................... 5

General Information .................................................. 6

SD Card Information ................................................. 6

Disc Information ........................................................ 7

Connector and Cable Information ............................. 7

Introduction ................................................................ 8

Performance Features ................................................ 8

Dimensions ................................................................ 9

Installation ................................................................10

Connections:

Rear Panel Connectors ..............................................11

Making Connections .................................................12

Remote Control:

Remote Control Push-buttons ...................................14

How to Use the Remote Control ...............................15

Front Panel Features:

Front Panel Displays, Push-buttons and SD Card Slot .......................................................16

Front Panel Information Display ...............................17

Setup:

Introduction to the MVP881BR Setup Mode ......18-20

Default Settings.........................................................21

Language and HDMI Setup ................................ 22-23

Video and Audio Setup ...................................... 23-25

Ratings, Network, Display and Other Setup ....... 26-27

Operation:

How to Operate MVP881BR .............................. 28-33

MVP881BR Audio/Video Settings and Adjustments ................................................. 34-37

Firmware Update ................................................38-40

Additional Information:

Specifications ............................................................42

Packing Instruction ...................................................43

Copyright 2010 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

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General and SD Card Information

General Information

1. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MVP881BR Audio Video Player.

2. If the MVP881BR will be connected to a TV/

Monitor using the Component Video connections, please refer to “Setup Mode” on page 23 for additional information.

3. The Super Audio Compact Discs (SACD) Audio

Signals are converted internally from Digital to

Analog.

4. A PCM version of the decoded MP3 Signal is available at the Digital Audio Outputs.

5. The MVP881BR has built-in 192kHz 32-Bit DACs

(Digital to Analog Converter) to allow playing of

Discs recorded with a higher bit and sample rate, by using the Analog Audio Outputs.

6. Some Multichannel BD (Blu-ray), 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 are not capable of reproducing those Low Frequencies, distortion and/or possible damage to the Loudspeakers may occur. For additional information, consult with your Dealer or refer to the Owner’s

Manual for your Loudspeakers.

7. The DVD-Audio and Super Audio Compact Discs

Digital Audio Signal is available via the HDMI

Output. The MVP881BR also internally decodes the Digital Audio from DVD-Audio and Super

Audio Compact Disc and the Eight Channel Analog Signals are available at the UNBALANCED

AUDIO OUTPUTS (7.1CH).

8. HDMI Cable lengths between MVP881BR and the

Audio/Video Control Center should not exceed

25ft (8.3meters). If there is need to use HDMI

Cables longer than 25ft (8.3meters) a high quality in line HDMI Buffer/Converter would be required for reliable digital signal transmission via the

HDMI Connections.

9. The MVP881BR basic transport functions may also be controlled by using other McIntosh Remote

Controls or Keypads thru a McIntosh Control Center or Preamplifier. Refer to the owner’s manual(s) supplied with those component(s) for additional operation information.

10. PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the name given to a specific type of Digital Audio Signal. The

CD Audio Disc and the supplemental audio track found on some Blu-ray Discs use the PCM format.

11. Sound Intensity is measured in units called Decibels and “dB” is the abbreviation.

12. 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.

13. For additional information on the MVP-

881BR and other McIntosh Products please visit the McIntosh Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com.

SD Card Information

The MVP881BR has a Front Panel Slot for accepting

SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards. The SD Card is used in BD-Live and Bonus View Mode. The SD Card provides the memory storage needed for the additional program content which is downloaded from the Movie

Studio/Record Company via the MVP881BR internet connection. It may also be used for playback of Audio and Video Files.

1. Before switching On the MVP881BR, the SD/

SDHC Card must be inserted into the Front Panel

Slot.

2. Do not remove an SD Memory Card or switch off the MVP881BR while the card content is in playback. This could result in malfunction or loss of the card’s data.

3. Additional SD/SDHC Cards used need to have a storage capacity of 1GB (Gigabit) or greater.

4. A Mini SD/SDHC Card or Micro SD/SDHC Card plugged into a SD Adapter may also be used with the MVP881BR.

5. Before using the SD Card for storage or playback in the MVP881BR, it first must be initialized (formated) using the MVP881BR built-in initializing function. Refer to SETUP Mode starting on page

18 for additional information.

6. SDHC Cards need to be formated for the FAT32

File System before use with MVP881BR.

7. The MVP881BR will display Photos in the JPEG

File Format from a SD/SDHC Card.

8. Read and follow all instructions provided by the

SD Memory Card manufacturer to prevent damage to the Card and to the files contained on the Card.

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Disc Information

1. Compact Discs that are not round (e.g. Novelty discs with octagonal or heart shapes) will not play properly in the MVP881BR and should not be tried, as possible damage may occur.

2. The MVP881BR 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 .

3. The MVP881BR will play most of the following discs, however some recorded discs may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording:

BD-Video, Super Audio CD (SACD), HDCD,

CD-R, CD-RW, Picture CD (Kodak), Fujicolor CD, WMA(Windows), DVD-Audio,

DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW,

DVD+RW, and DVD-AVCHD.

4. CD Audio Discs recorded in the MP3, WMA,

AAC or LPCM Format will playback on the

MVP881BR except discs that contain multi-session recordings.

5. The MVP881BR will display Photos in the JPEG

File Format from a Disc.

6. The CD audio side of the Dual Disc does not meet the Compact Disc Digital Audio specifications found in the industry “Redbook”; the MVP881BR may not read the CD side of a Dual Disc.

7. Several of the DVD, DVD-Audio and SACD performance features available on the MVP881BR are active only if the Disc includes the supporting encoded information.

8. BD-Video and 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 Video Disc container is a Symbol with either a “Character” or “Number(s)” or the word “All” inside it. The

Disc Information, Connector and Cable Information

MVP881BR is designed to play discs for Regions

“A”, “1” and “All”.

9. 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.

Connector and Cable Information

XLR Connectors

Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced

Output Connectors on the MVP881BR. Refer to the diagram for connection:

PIN 1: Shield/Ground

PIN 2: + Output

PIN 3: - Output

PIN 1

PIN 3

PIN 2

Power Control Connector

The MVP881BR Power Control Input/Output Jacks receive/send Power On/Off Signals when connected to other McIntosh

Power

Control

N/C Components. A 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug is used for connection to

Ground the Power Control Input/Output on the MVP881BR.

Note: The Data ad 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 MVP881BR Data In Port receives

Remote Control Signals. A 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug is used for connection. The IR Ports also use a

1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug and allow the connection of other brand

IR Receivers to the MVP881BR.

Data

Signal

N/C

Data

Ground

IR Data

Control

N/C

Ground

RS232 DB9 Connector Pin Layout

1. N/C

2. Data Out (TXD)

3. Data In (RXD)

4. N/C

5. Gnd.

6. N/C

7. N/C

8. N/C

9. N/C

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Introduction

The McIntosh MVP881BR Audio Video Player offers the latest in audio/video technology, providing state of the art reproduction of digital video and audio program sources. A full complement of performance features allows for the enjoyment of Blu-rays, DVDs,

SACD, DVD Audio, Audio CDs, special audio and special video formats, all reproduced with flawless realism. The advanced mechanical design of the transport ensures many years of smooth trouble free operation.

Performance Features

• Triple Laser Pickup

The MVP881BR incorporates three laser elements, with different wavelengths, that are focused through one lens assembly. This unique design allows reading many different types of Audio and Video Disc Formats.

• Advanced Transport

The MVP881BR has a new vibration-resistant Transport housed in a Zinc Die-Cast with an advanced digital servo for faster, quieter and accurate operation.

The Video Disc 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.

• 1080p/24frame Video Output

The MVP881BR has the highest video resolution available, 1080p/24frames per second image quality via the HDMI Video Output.

• Multiple Video Outputs

Along with the HDMI (version 1.3a) Video Output the

MVP881BR also has Component Video, S-Video and

Composite Video Outputs for a variety of applications.

• Advanced Video Circuitry

The MVP881BR uses the HQV Realta Processor from

Silicon Optix for video deinterlacing, processing and scaling. Digital Noise Reduction and 14/12Bit Digital to Analog Video Conversion for High Definition and

Standard Definition Signals.

• 32 Bit Audio DAC

The MVP881BR has five two channel Digital to Analog Converters capable of sampling rates up to 192kHz with 32 Bits of resolution.

• Remote Control

The Remote Control with illuminated push-buttons, provides control of the MVP881BR operating functions. A Data Port Connection to a McIntosh A/V

Control Center or Preamplifier allows for convenient system operation using one Remote Control. An

External IR Sensor Input allows for remote operation when the MVP881BR is located behind closed doors.

• Balanced Outputs

The MVP881BR has Balanced Outputs for the Left and Right Channels when playing a CD/SACD. When a Multichannel Disc is playing, the Balanced Left and

Right Outputs provide a two channel mix down of the

Multichannel Recording.

• Built-in Dolby True HD and DTS-DH Master

Decoders

The MVP881BR also provides built-in decoding of the

Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo6 Sound Tracks.

• Digital Audio Outputs

There are HDMI, Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio

Outputs for external decoding of the various Dolby

Digital, DTS Digital Signals, PCM or MP3 Signals from CDs.

• On Screen Setup and Calibration

Level and Time Delay Adjustments are available for

Dolby Digital, DTS Digital, DVD-Audio and SACD

Disc Signals and effect the multichannel analog audio outputs.

• Power Control

The Power Control Input connection provides convenient Turn-On/Off of the MVP881BR when connected to a McIntosh System with Power 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.

• Extruded Side Panels

The sides of the MVP881BR 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 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 MVP881BR will be retained for many years.

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Introduction and Performance Features

Dimensions

The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MVP881BR. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MVP881BR into cabinets.

Front View of the MVP881BR

171/2 "

44.45cm

53/8 "

13.69cm

6"

15.24cm

Rear View of the MVP881BR

17"

43.18cm

45/8 "

11.75cm

13/16 "

2.06cm

2"

5.08cm

131/4 "

33.65cm

Side View of the MVP881BR

157/8 "

40.32cm

14 -1/2 "

36.83cm

10 -9/16

26.83cm

"

3/16 "

0.48cm

413/16 "

12.22cm

115/16 "

4.92cm

Dimensions

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Installation

The MVP881BR 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 MVP881BR when it is custom installed as outlined below. The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retained for possible future use if the MVP881BR is removed from the custom installation and used free standing. The required panel cutout, ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are shown.

Always provide adequate ventilation for your MVP-

881BR. Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument. Do not install the MVP881BR directly above a heat generating 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 definite asset in maintaining all the system components at the coolest possible operating temperature.

A custom cabinet installation should provide the following minimum spacing dimensions for cool operation.

Allow at least 6 inches (15.24cm) above the top, 2 inches (5.08cm) below the bottom, 3 inches (7.62cm) behind the rear panel and 2 inch (5.08cm) on each side of the Audio Video Player, so that airflow is not obstructed. Do not block the ventilation holes on the

top and bottom cover; also do not block the rear

panel fan opening. Allow 1 inch (2.54 cm) in front of the mounting panel for clearance. When the DISC

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.

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171/16 "

43.34cm

107/8 "

27.62cm

MVP881BR Front Panel

Custom Cabinet Cutout

Cabinet Front Panel

Cabinet

Front

Panel

MVP881BR Side View in Custom Cabinet

Opening for Ventilation

6"

15.24cm

Support

Shelf

Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting

Cutout Opening for Ventilation

11/16 "

2.70cm

Chassis

Spacers

MVP881BR Bottom View in Custom Cabinet

1"

2.54cm

11 -1/2 "

29.21cm

Cutout Opening for Ventilation

14"

35.56cm

151/16

38.26cm

"

21/2 "

6.35cm

Note: Center the cutout Horizontally on the unit.

For purposes of clarity, the above

illustration is not drawn to scale.

12 -5/16

31.27cm

"

Installation

UNBALANCED AUDIO

OUTPUTS supply Seven

Channels of analog audio and connects to the External

Input of an A/V Control

Center

Rear Panel Connectors

VIDEO OUTput supplies video signals to connect to a Composite Input of an

A/V Control Center or other video component

S-VIDEO OUTput supplies video signals to a S Input of an A/V

Control Center or other video component

Y OUTPUT connects to the Y Component Input of the TV/Monitor or other video component.

P

Input of the TV/Monitor or other video component.

P

B

R

/C

B

/C

R

OUTPUT connects to the P

B

OUTPUT connects to the P

R

/C

/C

B

Component

R

Component

Input of the TV/Monitor or other video component

HDMI OUT 1 and OUT 2 supplies digital video and digital audio signals to an Input of an A/V Control

Center or other audio/video component

UNBALANCED

AUDIO OUTPUTS supply Two Channels of Analog Audio and connects to the Analog

Input of an A/V Control Center

BALANCED

AUDIO OUTPUTS supply two channels of analog audio to connect to Balanced

Inputs of other components

OPTICAL and COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT-

PUTS send signals to a

Control Center with a D/A

Converter or a decoder

IR INput for connecting an

IR Receiver

DATA IN receives operating data from a McIntosh

Control Center

RS-232C connector for connection to a remote control device

POWER CONTROL IN receives turn-on signals from a McIntosh component and

POWER CONTROL OUT sends turn-on signals on to another McIntosh Component

ETHERNET

Network Connector for connecting the

MVP881BR to a

Broadband Ethernet

Network

Connect the MVP881BR power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel of your MVP881BR to determine the correct voltage for your unit

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Making Connections

Making Connections

The MVP881BR has the ability to be remotely switched On/Off from a McIntosh Preamplifier or

A/V Control Center via the Power Control connection. The MVP881BR Data Port Connection allows for the remote operation of basic functions using the

A/V Control Center Remote Control. With an external sensor connected to the MVP881BR, remote control operation is possible from another room and/or when the MVP881BR is located in a cabinet with the doors closed.

The connection instructions below, together with the MVP881BR Connection Diagram located on the separate folded sheet “Mc1A, is an example of an audio/video 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 7.

Power Control Connections:

1. Connect a Control Cable from the A/V Control

Center PC (Power Control) Jack to the POWER

CONTROL IN Jack on the McIntosh MVP881BR

Audio/Video Player.

2. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the

MVP881BR Audio Video Player POWER CON-

TROL OUT jack to the next McIntosh Component

Power Control In Jack.

3. Connect any additional components in a similar manner, as outlined in step 2.

Data Control Connections:

4. Connect a Control Cable from the A/V Control

Center Data Port Output 1 Jack to the McIntosh

MVP881BR Audio Video Player DATA IN Jack.

Sensor Connections:

5. Optionally, connect an external Sensor to the

McIntosh MVP881BR Audio Video Player IR IN

Jack.

HDMI Connections:

6. Connect a HDMI Cable from the McIntosh

MVP881BR Audio Video Player HDMI OUT 1 to the HDMI Input 1 on the A/V Control Center.

7. Optionally, MVP881BR Audio Video Player

HDMI OUT 2 to the HDMI Input 2 on a Secondary TV/Monitor HDMI Input.

Digital Audio Connections:

8. Connect a Cable from the McIntosh MVP881BR

Audio Video Player COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT-

PUT to the Coaxial Input 1 on the A/V Control

Center.

Note: Optical connections may be used instead of the Coaxial Connections.

Analog Audio Connections:

9. Connect Balanced Cables from the McIntosh

MVP881BR Audio Video Player AUDIO OUT-

PUT BALANCED Connectors to the A/V Control

Center Balanced Input 1 Jacks.

10. Connect an Audio Cable from the MVP881BR Audio Video Player UNBALANCED AUDIO OUT-

PUTS 7.1CH (all eight channels) Connectors to the

A/V Control Center Multichannel Input Jacks.

11. Connect Cables from the McIntosh MVP881BR

Audio Video Player AUDIO OUTPUT UNBAL-

ANCED 2CH Connectors to the A/V Control

Center Stereo Audio Input 1 Jacks.

Analog Video Connections:

12. Connect Cables from the McIntosh MVP881BR

Audio/Video Player COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to the A/V Control Center Component Video In 1

Inputs.


Audio Video Player VIDEO OUT to the A/V Control Center Video In 2 Input.


Audio Video Player S-VIDEO OUT to the A/V

Control Center S-Video In 1 Input.

Ethernet Connection:

15. Connect a CAT5 or CAT6 cable from the MVP-

881BR ETHERNET RJ45 connector to a Computer Network with router providing High Speed-

Broadband Internet Access or directly to a High

Speed Modem with Broadband Internet Access.

Note: For proper operation of the BD-Live feature a High Speed Internet connection is required.

AC Power Cords Connections:

16. Connect the McIntosh MVP881BR Audio Video

Player AC Power Cord to a live AC outlet.

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Notes

13

Remote Control Push-Buttons

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Select a different picture Angle

Press for random playback of tracks from Video and Audio CDs

Move backward to the previous chapter or track, also use to set the Still Video Image step rate

Starts Playback of a disc

Moves backward in time through a chapter or track rapidly

Use to quick stop or full stop

Use to pause the disc playback. Also use to activate the Still Image Video Mode

Access the on-screen Disc Menu from a DVD disc

Use to access the Setup Menu

Press to select between various on-screen pages of information on DVD-Audio Discs

Return to the previous setup menu screen

Use to select various disc information including time. It is displayed on-screen and on the Front Panel Alphanumeric display

Use to access menu items on some Blu-Ray Discs

Use to Clear the last programmed track

Use to view and/or change the on-screen subtitle language

Use to select between Disc and SD Card playback

Use to select one of various repeat modes

Selects the video signal output at the HDMI Output

Use to set a starting and ending time segment on a disc for continuous repeat play

Use to switch power On to the MVP881BR

Use to change the brightness of the Front Panel Alphanumeric

Display from bright to off

Use to switch power Off to the MVP881BR

Use to access the standard or one of five preset user defined video settings

Move forward to the next chapter or track, also use to set the Still Video Image step rate

Moves forwards in time through a chapter or track rapidly

Selects the SACD or CD Audio Layer from a hybrid disc

Access the on-screen Top Menu from the disc (disc dependent)

Use to move the on-screen cursor up, down, left, right; also use to select the highlighted on-screen menu item

Used to activate an on-screen menu to perform various Audio and Video functions

Access any numbered operating function

To access Track Numbers on CDs and DVD-Audio

Discs greater than 10

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 or change the current Audio Selection

Use to preselect (program) from an audio disc the desired tracks for playback

Selects the video signal output resolution at the HDMI Output

Use to review the preselected tracks from the disc on the Front

Panel Alphanumeric display, while in the program mode

Note: Push-buttons whose function is not identified above are for use with other McIntosh Components

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

MVP881BR Audio Video 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.

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 Pushbutton first and then the 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 additional 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 the7 (Reverse) or8 (Fast Forward) Push- button.

Back and Next

Press the : (Next) Push-button to move forward or the 9 (Back) Push-button to move backward one chapter/track at a time on the disc.

Return

Press the RETURN Push-button to return to the previous setup menu.

Setup

Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Initial

Setup Menu.

Subtitle

Press the SUB (Subtitle) Push-button to access the

Subtitle menu and the Subtitle icon will appear at the top of the screen.

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 onscreen icons.

Note: The SELECT push-button is also referred to as

“Enter” 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 dependent).

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

7

(Reverse) or

8

(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 will be repeated continuously.

Search

Press the SEARCH Push-button to activate various search functions including Chapter, Title, Track

Group, Time and Marker. For additional information refer to page 32.

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Front Panel Displays, Push-buttons and SD Card Slot

IR Sensor receives commands from a

Remote Control

Disc Tray opens to load and unload a disc

Front Panel

Information

Display

Selects between Disc and SD Card Playback

Slot for inserting a SD Card

Standby Power On

Indicator

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Selects the SACD or CD Audio

Layer from a hybrid disc

Selects the video signal output resolution at the

HDMI Output

Move forwards one track, chapter or photo at a time

Selects the video signal output at the HDMI Output

Move backwards one track, chapter or photo at a time

Stops disc or SD Card playback

Starts playback of a disc or SD

Card

STANDBY/ON Push-button switches the MVP881BR ON or OFF (Standby)

Use to Pause during playback of a disc or SD Card

Opens and Closes the disc tray for loading or unloading discs

Front Panel Information Display

When the indicator is On (Steady), actual communication is occurring between MVP881BR HDMI

Output and the TV/Monitor’s HDMI Input. When the indicator is just flashing the HDMI Output is selected with no communication occurring between components

Indicates the type of media loaded; BD,

SD Card, CD, DVD,

DVD-Audio, or DVD-

Video

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 either two or multi-channel sound playback

Indicates when the numeric display is indicating the Total Playing Time of the disc, the current

Track Playing Time or the Remaining Playing Time of the disc

Indicates the Digital

Signal being decoded is Dolby Digital or

Dolby True HD


Signal being decoded is DTS, DTS-HD or

DTS-HD Master


Signal being decoded is MP3, WMA or

AAC

Indicates when the

Play Mode is active

Indicates when the disc contains multiple viewing angles

Indicates when the

Pause

Mode is active

Indicates the programmed

Track/Group

Play Mode is active

Indicates the random Play

Mode is active

Indicates the Repeat Mode selected;

Repeat All, Repeat

1Track or Repeat from point A to point B on the disc

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 Track

Time, Remaining Track

Time, Total Disc Playing

Time and various other

Information

Indicates the Audio

Signal is being processed using Dolby

Pro Logic IIx


Signal being decoded is Linear PCM (Pulse

Code Modulation) or

Packed PCM


Signal being decoded is HDCD (High Definition Compact Disc)

Indicates the current Multi-Channel Sound track is down mixed and available at the

2CH Outputs as a stereo audio signal

Note: Display items not identified above are for use with other McIntosh Components

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Introduction to the MVP881BR Setup Mode

Your McIntosh MVP881BR has been factory configured for default operating settings that will allow you to immediately 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 perform the following steps, if not proceed to

“How to Operate the MVP881BR” starting on page 28.

Power

The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON switch lights to indicate the MVP881BR is in Standby mode. To

Switch ON the MVP881BR, press the STANDBY/

ON Push-button on the Front Panel or the (Power)

Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figures 1 and 2.

Figure 1

Note: When the MVP881BR is switched On it will take approximately one minute for initialization of the internal circuitry to take place and the player is ready to begin operation.

Adjustments and Setting changes

All of the adjustments and settings are performed by using the extensive On-Screen Menu System. The On-

Screen Menuing System is interactive. The ability to change a menu item setting or have access to a menu item setting (some may be “grayed out”) is dependent on the operational state of the player and the choices made in other menu items. Some menu choices require more than one step to complete.

The active selection in a list of options is indicated by a dot located to the left side of the selection, e.g. ●ON. When a disc is playing in the MVP881BR and the STOP Push-button is pressed once (the disc playback is paused), some but not all menu items are available for change. To make all of the menu items available for possible change, the playback of the disc must be stopped which requires two presses of the

STOP Push-button.

Note: The MVP881BR 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 MVP-

881BR has several

Push-buttons labeled differently than as indicated on the On

Figure 2

Screen Menu, please refer to the following

Setup Instructions in this Owner’s Manual for the correct Push-button.

Initialize the SD Memory Card

The following examples will illustrate how to initialize the supplied SD Memory Card and any additional

SD Cards to be used with the MVP881BR. An initialized SD Memory Card is required to be inserted into the SD Front Panel Slot of the MVP881BR for use

18 during the BD Live Operation. To initialize the SD

Memory Card perform the following steps:

1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the Remote Control and the last selected Setup Menu Item will appear on the Monitor/TV screen. The figure 3 illustration is

LANGUAGE SETUP

▲ a

▼

HDMI

► Dialog

Subtitle

Disc Menus

GUI Language

Set the language used for playback dialogs, subtitles, and menus.

Figure 3 of the Language Setup Icon and Menu Options.

Note: There are eight Main Menu Icons located at the left side of the On-Screen Setup Display. The

Icon Tabs are named Language Setup, HDMI

Setup, Video Setup, Audio Setup, Ratings Setup,

Network Setup, Display Setup and Other Setup.

2. Access the Other Icon and Menu by pressing the

Up or Down directional Push-buttons on the supplied Remote Control. Refer to figure 4.

OTHER SETUP

▲

▼ a

► Firmware Update

Information

Auto Power Mode

Power Saving

BD Data Utility

Initialize

HDMI

Set other items.

Figure 4

3. Press the Right Directional Push-button followed by multiple presses of the Down Directional Push-button until the BD Data Utility Menu item appears at the top of the menu in a rectangular box. Refer to figure 5.

OTHER SETUP

► BD Data Utility

Initialize

Firmware Update

Information

Auto Power Mode

Power Saving

►

BD Data Erase

Initialize SD Card

Erases data on SD Memory Card, and initializes cards.

Figure 5

4. Press the Right Directional Push-button and a new menu will appear. Refer to figure 6.

►

BD DATA UTILITY

BD Data Erase

Initialize SD Card

►

No

Yes

BD DATA UTILITY

► Initialize SD Card ► No

BD Data Erase

Yes

Initializes the SD card to be used for the BD function

Figure 7

BD DATA UTILITY

Initialize SD Card ► No

Yes

Do not Initialize the SD Memory Card

Figure 8

7. Press the Down Directional Push-button to select Yes. Refer to figure 9.

BD DATA UTILITY

Initialize SD Card ► Yes

No

Erases both internal memory and SD Memory Card storage.

Figure 6

5. Press the Down Directional Push-button to select the Initialize SD Card Menu item. Refer to figure 7.

6. Press the Right Directional Push-button and the rectangle box will now highlight the No choice.

Refer to figure 8.

Do not perform this operation when an SD card containing

MP3 or JPEG data is inserted.

Figure 9


8. Press the SELECT Push-button to select the

Initialization Process. Refer to figure 10. A new

BD DATA UTILITY

Initialize SD Card Yes

All SD Memory Card data is ereased.

OK to initialize?

Yes No



Figure 10 window will appear on top of the previous on screen display. Once again you will be asked if you want to Initialize the SD Memory Card as this process will erease any data, photos or music already stored on the card.

9. Press the Left Directional Push-button and the

Yes Push-button Icon will be highlighted. Refer to figure 11.

BD DATA UTILITY

Initialize SD Card Yes

All SD Memory Card data is ereased.

OK to initialize?

Yes No



Figure 11

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10. Press the SELECT Push-button to begin Initializing the card. Refer to figure 12.

BD DATA UTILITY

Initialize SD Card

Please Wait...

Yes

No



Figure 12

11. Using the Directional Push-buttons return to the

Other Setup Menu and Icon.

Note: All of the remaining Setup Mode Menu Options are performed in a similar manner.

12. After all the desired setup adjustments are complete, press the SETUP Push-button to exit the

Setup Mode.

Notes: 1. Some changes made to the menu options will not occur until after the SETUP Mode has been exited.

2. A dot located to the left of the Menu Setting Name indicates the current active setting.

Additional Setup Options

For the vast majority of MVP881BR Owners the Default Settings and Suggested Component Connections are all one needs for full enjoyment of movies and still photos.

The MVP881BR has a number of additional options allowing intergration into your Home Theater

System. Usually, your McIntosh Dealer and/or Custom

Installer uses these additional capabilities.

The navigation and selection methods previously illustrated also apply to the remainder of Setup Mode

Settings, which resumes on page 22.


MENU

Language Setup

A

HDMI

SELECTION

Dialog

Subtitle

Disc Menus

GUI Language

SETTING

Original

Off

English

English

HDMI

Auto Format

Color Space

Max Res.

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

Deep Color

Audio Setup

SA-CD Audio Out

HDMI Control

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

Auto

On

A

Video Setup

HDMI

A

HDMI

Audio Setup

Control

Power Off Control

TV Aspect

Component Resolution

Progressive Mode

TV Active Area

16:9 Squeeze Auto

480/576i

Auto

Full

Downmix

7.1ch Audio Out

Subwoofer Mode

Source Direct

Compression

AFDM

BD Effect Sound

BD Re-Encoder

Digital Out

Lt/Rt

N/A 1

N/A 1

Off

Auto

N/A 1

On

Auto

Bitstream

ADJUSTMENT SETTING PAGE

YCbCr

YCbCr

Auto

Auto

Off

On

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23

23

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22

22

22

22

22

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25

25

25

25

23

24

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25

23

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1 These settings are not available while HDMI is the active Audio Output

Default Settings

A

HDMI

MENU

Ratings

A

HDMI

SELECTION

Information

Auto Power Mode

Power Saving

BD Data Utility

SETTING

HDMI

HDMI

Password

BD Rating Level

DVD Rating Level

Rating Country Code

DHCP

Proxy

IP Address

MAC Address

Screen Saver

Wallpaper

Still Mode

Slide Show Time

Temporary Display

Captions

Other Setup

Initialize

Firmware Update

None

No Limit

No Limit

United States

On

Off

32. 72. 134. 148 unique to each player

On

Picture

Automatic

5 sec

Off

Off

Initialize

Check for Update

Font License

Off

Power Saving

Standby

BD Data Erase/

Initialize SD Card

ADJUSTMENT SETTING PAGE

Cancel/OK

Check for

Update/Start

Font License

No/Yes

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26

26

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26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

26

27

27

27

Front Panel

Settings

Source

HDMI Mode

HDMI Res

Disc Mode

Dual

Auto

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34

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22

MAIN MENU

Language Setup

A

HDMI

HDMI

SUB MENU

Dialog

Subtitle

Disc Menus

GUI Language

Auto Format

Color Space

Deep Color

Audio Setup

SELECTION

● Original

● Off

● English

● English

OPTION(S) DESCRIPTION

Original, English, French,

Spanish, German, Japanese,

Italian, Swedish, Dutch,

Russian, Chinese, Korean,

Danish, Finnish, Norwegian,

Icelandic, Hungarian, Romanian, Turkish, Greek, Irish,

Portuguese, Polish, Czech,

Slovak, Bulgarian, Others

English, Francais, Espanol,

Deutsch, Italiano, Svenska,

Nederlands, Japanese

This selects the dialog language that will be heard when the Blu-ray or DVD-

Disc is played.

This selects the language that will be seen on the TV/Monitor when a Bluray or DVD Disc is played and the Subtitle Mode is active.

This selects the language of the Movie Disc (Blu-ray or DVD) Menus that will be seen on the TV/Monitor.

This selects the language of the MVP881BR On-Screen Menus that will be seen on the TV/Monitor.

● Max Res.

● YCbCr

● Auto

● Auto

Panel Res.

The HDMI Video Output Signal can be set to either the Maximum Res. the

TV/Monitor can process or Panel Res. the native Display Resolution of the

TV/Monitor (1080P, 1080I, 720P, etc.). If both MVP881BR HDMI Outputs are connected to a TV/Monitor and Panel Res. is selected the set with the larger screen size will determine the resolution.

RGB Normal, RGB Enhanced The vast majority of TVs will produce the best picture quality using the default settting of YCbCr. Some Monitors/Projectors such as dual purpose

(video/computer) might produce a better picture using the RGB Normal or

RGB Enhanced setting.

Off

Auto, Multi LPCM BM On,

Multi LPCM BM Off, 2Ch,

Mute

Auto, the MVP881BR will automatically send the additional color information when present on a Blu-ray Disc and the connected TV/Monitor supports displaying it. Off, bypass the Deep Color Mode when present.

Auto Mode, automatically selects the correct channel output to match the TV/

Monitor audio capability. Multi LPCM BM On Mode, sends a signal down converted to PCM via the HDMI Output. It also activates the internal Dolby/

DTS Decoding Circuitry with Bass Management active, providing the analog signal at the Unbalanced 7.1CH Output jacks. For information on setting the Loudspeaker Size, Level and Distance settings, refer to page 24 “Audio

Setup, 7.1CH Audio Out. Multi LPCM BM Off Mode, also down converts the signal to PCM without Bass Management active. 2CH, sends a down mixed 2

Channel PCM signal only. Mute, mutes the audio signal at the HDMI Output.

MAIN MENU

HDMI

A

Video Setup

HDMI

A

HDMI

Audio Setup

Setup Mode, con’t

SUB MENU

SA-CD Audio Out

HDMI Control

SELECTION

● On

Control

Power Off Control

Off

●

●

OPTION(S)

Off, HDMI 1 On,

HDMI 2 On

On, Off

DESCRIPTION

On, the MVP881BR converts the SACD Disc native DSD (Direct Stream

Digital) signal to multichannel or 2CH PCM via the HDMI Output. Off, sends no audio signal via the HDMI Output.

When TVs with HDMI External Control Capabilities are activated some of the basic functions of the MVP881BR may be controllable via the TV Remote Control. Contact the TV manufacturer for additional information.

When TVs with HDMI External Control Capabilities are activated the

MVP881BR may be switched On/Off via the TV Remote Control. Contact the TV manufacturer for additional information.

TV Aspect

Component Resolution

Progressive Mode

TV Active Area

● 16:9 Squeeze Auto WIDE (16:9), 4:3 PS, 4:3LB 16:9 Squeeze Auto displays both HD and SD signals with the incoming aspect ratio. WIDE (16:9) displays HD signals with the incoming aspect ratio,

SD signals aspect ratio is changed to fill up the 16:9 screen. 4:3 PS (Pan and

Scan) retains the 4:3 aspect ratio for a 4:3 TV/Monitor, a 16:9 TV/Monitor will display the 4:3 image centered, with vertical Black Bars on either side.

4:3 LB will display 480i source material with Black Bars on Top and bottom of the image.

● 480/576i 480/576P, 720P, 1080i;

Source Direct

Sets the video signal resolution available at the Component Video Out Jacks.

Source Direct if the Disc contains a 1080P video signal, it will be converted to a 1080i video signal.

● Auto Video1, Video2 Auto setting automatically detects the type of the signal (Video or Film based material) and process accordingly. Video1 is a manual setting for playing primarly Video based material. Video 2 is a manual setting for playing primarly film based material.

● Full Normal Full setting for use with TV/Monitors intended for home use. Normal setting for use with TV/Monitors intended for professional broadcast use. (affects the horizontal display range when the resolution is set to 480i/576i).

Downmix ● Lt/Rt Stereo Lt/Rt down converts various multichannel signals (such as Dolby Digital,

DTS HD) to a 2 Channel PCM Signal.

1 The 7.1 ch Audio Out Menu Selection will be “grayed out” until the HMDI Setup, Audio Setup,

Menu Selection is set to “Mute”.

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A

MAIN MENU

HDMI

Audio Setup

SUB MENU

7.1ch Audio Out 1

SELECTION

● Multi Channel

OPTION(S)

2 Channel

Focus

Position

Distance between the Loudspeakers

and the Microphone Focus Position

Figure 13

DESCRIPTION

The MVP881BR Multi Channel Mode allows internal decoding of the various

Dolby and DTS Digital Signals (including Dolby True HD and DTS-Master) with the decoded signal available at the 7.1 Analog Output Jacks. The Multi channel Mode has adjustments for Loudspeaker low frequency performance/ size, volume output level and distance from the preferred viewing/listening room location. Follow the on screen instructions when making adjustments.

Note: A tape measure and sound presure meter will greatly assist in making the adjustments.

Speaker Configuration:

The LARGE Setting refers to the Loudspeaker capability for reproducing bass frequencies down to 35Hz within -3dB of the midrange frequencies. If a

Loudspeaker can not reproduce bass frequencies down to 35Hz within -3dB of the midrange frequencies it is considered SMALL. If a channel has no

Loudspeaker connected then select NONE.

Note: Contact your Dealer or the manufacture of the Loudspeaker(s) for additional information.

Channel Level:

A properly setup Home Theater Surround Sound System should have all

Loudspeaker levels adjusted to the same starting reference volume level in the preferred Listening/Viewing Area. The MVP881BR includes a built-in test signal generator, which can have its output switched into each Loudspeaker manually or automatically. The desired test signal volume levels of each Loudspeaker can be determined, in the Listening/Viewing Area, either by listening or with a sound pressure meter. Level adjustments are made in small steps (0.5dB).

Distance:

The following Delay Time Adjustments will electronically compensate for different Loudspeaker distances from the preferred Listening/Viewing Area.

Refer to figure 13. Delay Time is measured in feet or meters. The delays can be adjusted from 0 foot to 27 feet in one foot increments for each Loudspeaker.

Note: Before performing the Delay Time adjustments, you must first have completed the Loudspeaker Size and Level adjustments.

The 2 Channel Mode will downmix a 7.1 sound track into 2 channels and is available at the Front Left (FL) and Front Right (FR) 7.1 Analog Output

Jacks.

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1 The 7.1 ch Audio Out Menu Selection will be “grayed out” until the HMDI Setup, Audio Setup, Menu

Selection is set to “Mute”.

A

MAIN MENU

HDMI

Audio Setup


SUB MENU

Subwoofer Mode

Source Direct

Compression

AFDM

BD Effect Sound

BD Re-Encoder

Digital Out

SELECTION

● LFE

● Off

● Auto

● On

● On

● Auto

● Bitstream


LFE+Main

On:50kHz, On:100kHz

Off, Low, Middle, High

Off, MTRX

Off

LFE setting allows the low frequency signal from the channels with Speaker

Configuration set to Small to be sent to the Subwoofer. The LFE+Main setting allows the low frequency signal from all of the channels to be sent to the

Subwoofer regardless of the Speaker Configuration size selection.

Off activates the current Speaker Configuration Settings. On:50kHz setting changes the Speaker Configuration Settings to all large Loudspeakers,

Subwoofer On and with the frequency response up to 50kHz. On:100kHz setting changes the Speaker Configuration Settings to all large Loudspeakers, Subwoofer On and with the frequency response up to 50kHz. With either setting (50kHz or 100kHz) the subwoofer output increases by 5dB and 15dB when playing SACD Discs.

Auto compresses the dynamic range of the Audio Signal. Switches Off compression of the Audio Signal. Low, Middle, High sets the degree of dynamic range compression of the audio signal.

On, automatically sets the surround mode using the ID information contained on some discs. Off, does not respond to the ID information contained on some discs. MTRX, creates surround sound by the matrix process for all discs.

On, provides click sounds when navigating thru Blu-ray disc menu items.

Off, provides no click sounds when navigating thru Blu-ray disc menu items.

Dolby Digital, DTS Auto, selects the same type (Dolby Digital or DTS) as the primary sound track when re-encoding the audio mix of the primary and secondary sound track and is available at the MVP881BR Optical and Coax Outputs. Dolby

Digital, is the type of re-encoding of the audio mix signal, regardless of the primary sound track type. DTS, is the type of re-encoding of the audio mix signal, regardless of the primary sound track type.

PCM, PCM Down Sampling Bitstream, passes the primary sound track original signal type (such as Dolby

True HD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS Master HD) to the HDMI Outputs and down decodes those formats to Dolby Digital or DTS signal type for availablity at the Optical and Coaxal outputs. PCM, decodes all types of Dolby

Digital and DTS audio signals and sends them out as a 2 channel PCM Digital Signal. PCM Down Sampling, also decodes Dolby Digital and DTS audio signals into 2 channel PCM, if the sampling frequency of the signal is greater than 48kHz the signal will be down sampled to 48kHz.

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A

HDMI

MAIN MENU

Ratings

A

HDMI

A

HDMI

A

HDMI

Network Setup

Display Setup

Other Setup

SUB MENU

Password

BD Rating Level

DVD Rating Level

Rating Country Code

DHCP

Proxy

IP Address

MAC Address

Screen Saver

Wallpaper

Still Mode

Slide Show Time

Temporary Display

Captions

Initialize

Firmware Update

Font License

SELECTION

Change

● No Limit

● No Limit

● United States


Enter a new password

Level 0 thru Level 254

The default password is 0000

No Limit, setting allows anyone to view the Blu-ray Disc. Level 0 thru Level

254, settings allow parents to restrict the viewing of Blu-ray on the basis of age.

Lock All, Level 1 thru Level 8 No Limit, setting allows anyone to view a DVD Disc. Lock All, blocks the playback of all DVD Discs. Level 1 thru Level 8, settings allow parents to restrict the viewing of a DVD Disc on the basis of content.

Various other Countries Select the appropriate Country for applying Parental Control for the Blu-ray and DVD Discs.

● On Off

● Off On(Address), On(Name)

On, the DHCP function automatically configures the MVP881BR Network

Connection. Off, allows network settings to be entered manually for networks not supporting the DHCP function.

Off, most network connections do not require going thru a Proxy Server.

On(Address), On(Name), allows for entering manual settings for connection thru a Proxy Server.

Displays the IP Address for the MVP881BR

Displays the MAC Address unique for each MVP881BR

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-

-

● On Off

● Picture (McIntosh) Black, Gray, Blue

● Automatic Field, Frame

5 sec

● Off

-

-

-

-

3 to 100 seconds

-

On

Cancel, OK

Check for Update, Start

Japanese(original)

On, Screen Saver function activates three minutes after Pause or Stop Mode is engaged. Off, disables the Screen Saver function.

Sets the Display background when the Stop Mode is engaged.

Automatic, when the Still Mode is activated the MVP881BR will automatically select between displaying either Field or Frame. Field, Frame, allows for manual selection for the best image.

Sets the time each slide image is displayed before switching to the next one.

This function not used in the MVP881BR

Off, close caption (subtitle) information is not displayed. On, displays close caption (subtitle) information when available on the disc.

Use to reset all MVP881BR settings to the factory default configuration

Please refer to page 38 for additional information

Displays the Font License in Japanese

A

HDMI


MAIN MENU

Other Setup

SUB MENU

Auto Power Mode

Power Saving

BD Data Utility

SELECTION

● Off

● Power Saving

Standby

-


On

Normal Standby, HDMI Control Mode, Quick Start Mode

BD Data Erase, Initialize SD

Card

Off, the MVP881BR will stay on until switched Off. On, will automatically switch power Off about 30 minutes after disc playback has ended, a disc is not loaded or when disc playback is stopped.

Power Saving Standby, consumes the least amount of power and does not respond to HDMI or RS232 remote commands. Normal Standby, consumes more power than the “Power Saving Standby” Mode and responds to RS232 remote commands and does not respond to HDMI remote commands. HDMI

Control Mode, consumes more power than the “Normal Standby” Mode and responds to HDMI and RS232 remote commands. Quick Start Mode, fastest start up with power consumption almost the same as when the MVP881BR is

On and Front Panel Nomenclature will be illuminated.

Note: The “Quick Start Mode” is not intented for normal operation and

is not recommended for long term use.

Please refer to page 18 for additional information.

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How to Operate the MVP881BR

Your McIntosh MVP881BR has been configured for default operating settings that will allow you to immediately enjoy superb video and high fidelity audio from a wide variety of discs. If you wish to make changes to the default settings, a Setup feature is provided to customize the operating settings using

On Screen Menus (refer to the Setup instructions in this manual on page 18). Most operations that can be performed with the Front Panel Push-buttons can also be performed with the Remote Control.

Notes: 1. Some of the MVP881BR operating functions such as Disc Languages, Video Angle or

Menu Language are active only if the function is supported by data encoded on the disc.

2. Before powering On the MVP881BR, it is important the supplied SD Memory Card is

Initialized and inserted into the Front Panel

SD Card Slot for proper operation when playing back a Blu-Ray Disc. Refer to pages

5 and 18.

3. The MVP881BR Front Panel Slot needs an

Initialized SD Memory Card inserted only when the Blu-ray DB Live Feature is activated.

Power On

The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON switch lights to indicate the MVP881BR is in Standby mode. To

Switch ON the MVP881BR, press the STANDBY/

ON Push-button on the Front Panel or (Power On)

Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figures

30 and 36.

Note: When the MVP881BR is switched On it will take approximately one minute for initialization of the internal circuitry to take place and then the player is ready to begin operation.

Disc or SD Card Selection

The MVP881BR plays Optical Discs and SD Cards.

One can select between the two sources by pressing the SOURCE Push-button once. The Front Panel

Information Display indicates momentarily the source selected when the

SOURCE Push-button is pressed. Refer to figures 31 and 32. The

Display will indicate the MVP881BR is

DISC MODE

Figure 31

SD CARD MODE

Figure 32 loading the content of the just selected source. Refer to figure

33. When a source is selected and no Disc/

SD Card is present the display will indicate it.

Refer to figures 34 and

35.

LOADING

Figure 33

NO DISC

Figure 34

NO SD CARD

Figure 35

How to Load a BD, DVD, SACD or CD Disc

1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE Push-button. The disc tray will slide out allowing a disc to be loaded.

Refer to figures 30 and 36.

Note: When the player is in Standby Mode, the

MVP881BR Power will automatically Switch-

On when the OPEN/CLOSE Push-button is pressed.

2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE Push-button and the disc tray will close. If the tray contains a Blu-ray or

DVD disc, it will start to play without pressing the

PLAY Push-button. When a SACD or CD disc is in the tray, the disc’s Table of Contents (number of tracks and total playing time) will be indicated on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. Press the

PLAY Push-button for playback of a CD.

Note: Do to the increase in Video/Audio resolution of a Blu-ray Disc, it will take slightly longer to read the increase in disc data before playback will occur.

How to Play a BD or DVD Disc

With a disc already loaded into the MVP881BR, press the (Play) Push-button on the Front Panel of the

MVP881BR or the Remote Control. Refer to figures

30 and 36.

Figure 30

How to Operate the MVP881BR

Note: When a Blu-ray, DVD

Video or Audio Disc is first started, the Disc’s

On-Screen Menu will usually appear allowing for the choice of selections and various Audio/

Video Playback Parameters.

How to Play a SACD Disc

With a disc already loaded into the MVP881BR, press the

(Play) Push-button on the

Front Panel of the MVP881BR or Remote Control. The Disc will start playing the first selection of the SACD Layer; this could be either the Multichannel Tracks or 2-Channel

Tracks depending on the disc contents.

To change from the default Multichannel Tracks to either SACD 2-Channel or

CD Tracks, press the DISC

LAYER Push-button on the

Front Panel or on the Remote

Control, until the desired track’s format title appears

(Multi, Stereo or CD) on the information display. Refer to Figure 36 figures 30, 36 and 37.

Note: The MVP881BR remembers the layer selected

(SACD Multichannel, SACD Stereo or CD) from the last SACD Disc played. The next SACD played will start with the same layer selected.

The Player will load the Table of Contents (Number of tracks and Total Playing Time) at this time. To start playing the desired format press the (Play) Pushbutton.

Note: Changing between the formats can be accomplished at any time by performing the above procedure.

How to Play a CD Disc

With a disc already loaded into the MVP881BR, press the (Play) Push-button on the Front Panel of the

MVP881BR or Remote Control. Refer to figures 30 and 36.

How to Pause a Disc

This feature allows the temporary stopping of disc playback. Refer to figures 30, 36 and 37.

1. When playing a Disc, press the ; (Pause) Pushbutton to temporarily stop playback.

Note: After the Pause Feature is activated, with a

DVD-Video Disc in the MVP881BR, each additional press of the time.

; (Pause) Push-button will permit the video to advance one frame at a

2. Press the (Play) Push-button to cancel pause and resume playing the disc.

DVD-Video Rapid Frame Advance

The MVP881BR allows for rapid scanning of Blu-ray and DVD Video Frames both forward or backward directions at different speeds.

1. When a disc is playing, press the; (Pause) Pushbutton to stop playback.

2. Press the

8

(Fast Forward) or

7

(Reverse)

Push-button to activate the Rapid Frame Advance.

Note: If the Fast Forward or (Reverse) Push-button is pressed several times, the speed of the Frame

Advance will increase. An On-Screen Icon will appear during the Rapid Frame Advance Mode indicating the advance speed.

3. To cancel the Rapid Frame Advance Feature press the (Play) Push-button.

Back Track/Chapter

Advance back to the beginning of the Track/Chapter currently playing by momentarily pressing the 9

(Back) Push-button on the MVP881BR. Repeated momentary presses of the 9 (Back) Push-button will allow for rapid selection of the desired previous

Tracks/Chapters.

Next Track/Chapter

For each momentary press of the : (Next) Pushbutton the MVP881BR will advance to the next Track/

Chapter. Repeated momentary presses of the : (Next)

Push-button will allow for rapid selection of the desired Track/Chapter.

Fast Forward or Reverse

Press and release the

8

(Fast Forward) or

7

(Reverse)

Push-button to search back and forth rapidly through a Track/Chapter on a disc at 2 times normal speed.

An On-Screen Icon will appear on the screen and the audio will be muted. If the

8

(Fast Forward) or

7

(Reverse) Push-button is pressed and released several times, the speed will increase to a maximum of

Figure 37

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How to Operate the MVP881BR, con’t

7 times normal speed. To return to normal playback press the (Play) Push-button.

Stop Mode

Press the < (Stop) Push-button once to stop disc playback, known as Resume Stop. 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.

Note: With a Blu-ray and DVD Disc, Video information from the disc will be muted during the Stop Mode, but will resume when the (Play) Push-button is pressed and playback starts. Using the Pause

Push-button instead of the Stop Push-button, will retain the video on the screen for viewing. It is not advisable to keep the MVP881BR in the Stop Mode

(one push-button press) for any length of time as the Laser Transport is still active.

On Screen Icon Display

There are On-Screen Icons available to indicate the current audio transport operating conditions and the

Audio/Video Status. Some On-Screen Icons also provide the ability to make changes to the disc currently being played. These On-Screen Icons are accessible by pressing the DISP/TIME Push-button on the supplied

Remote Control.

For each of the disc types played there is at least one On-Screen Icon. If there are more than one On-

Screen Icons for a given disc type, they are accessed by additional presses of the DISP/TIME Push-button.

Refer to figures 38 and 39.

Once the On-Screen Icon appears, changes to items such as the Track Playing, the Chapter Playing, the Group Playing, the Elapsed Time into the disc or the Audio Mode, etc. may be accomplished. The highlighted item or another item can be selected by

30

Figure 38

Figure 39 using the DIRECTIONAL, NUMERIC and SELECT

Push-buttons on the Remote Control. After the desired changes have been made, the last press of the DISP/

TIME, AUDIO or SEARCH Push-button will switch off the On-Screen Icon.

Video Disc Direct Title Selection

The MVP881BR Front Panel Display indicates the

Disc Title currently playing. Use the Remote Control

NUMERIC Push-button(s) to enter the desired Title

Number.

Note: The desired disc Title may also be selected by using the Search Function. Press the SEARCH Pushbutton twice on the Remote Control and the Title

On-Screen Icon appears, then use the NUMERIC

Push-buttons to select the desired Title.

Video Disc Direct Chapter Selection


Disc Chapter currently playing. Press the SEARCH

Push-button on the Remote Control once and the

Chapter On-Screen Icon appears then use the NU-

MERIC Push-buttons to select the desired Chapter.

DVD-Audio Direct Track Selection


Disc Track currently playing. Use the Remote Control

NUMERIC Push-button(s) to enter the desired Track

Number.

Note: The desired disc Tracks may also be selected by using the On-Screen Icon. Press the SEARCH

Push-button on the Remote Control and then NU-

MERIC Push-buttons.

DVD-Audio Group/Track Selection

To select a desired Group from a DVD-Audio Disc on the MVP881BR, press the DISP/TIME Push-button to access the On Screen Icon. Press the Right or Left

Directional Push-buttons to highlight either the Group or Track On-Screen Icon. Use the Remote Control


Number followed by the SELECT Push-button.

SACD and CD Direct Track Selection


Disc Track currently playing. Use the Remote Control



Number.

Note: The desired disc Tracks may also be selected by using the On-Screen Icon. Press the SEARCH

Push-button on the Remote Control and then NU-

MERIC Push-buttons.

DVD-Video Repeat

This allows repeating a DVD Chapter or the Title (the entire movie) on a continuous basis. Refer to figure

40.

1. Start playing the disc or the part of the disc you desire to have repeated.

2. Press the REPEAT Push-button once to activate the Chapter Repeat (1); press the REPEAT Pushbutton twice to activate the Title Repeat (All).

Refer to the On-Screen Text Message.

3. To cancel the previously selected Repeat Mode, press the REPEAT Push-button until the Front

Panel Information Display Repeat Sysmbol is extinguished. Refer to figure 40 and Front Panel

Information Display on page 17.

DVD-Audio Repeat

This allows repeating a DVD Track or the Group (a selection of tracks) on a continuous basis. Refer to figure 40.


2. Press the REPEAT Push-button once to activate the Track Repeat (1); press the REPEAT Push-but-

Figure 40 ton twice to activate the Group Repeat (All). Refer to the On-Screen Text Message.




SACD or CD Repeat

This allows repeating a SACD/CD Track or the Disc on a continuous basis. Refer to figure 40.


2. Press the REPEAT Push-button once to activate the Track Repeat (1); press the REPEAT Push-button twice to activate the Disc Repeat (All). Refer to the On-Screen Text.




Disc A-B Repeat

This feature allows the repeating of a specific disc segment on a continuous basis. Refer to figure 35.

1. Start playing the part of the disc you desire to have repeated.

2. Press the A-B Push-button once to enter the A

(starting point) and press the same push-button a second time B (ending point). Refer to the On-

Screen Text.

3. To cancel A-B RE-

PEAT function press the A-B Push-button once again.

Random Playback

This feature allows for listening to Tracks of a SACD or CD Disc in a Random Order. It also allows for the playback of Tracks in a Group on a DVD-Audio Disc in random order. Refer to figure 40.

Note: The MVP881BR must be in STOP Mode with the

Disc Loaded (Table of Contents) read first before the Random Playback Mode Feature can be activated.

1. After the Table of Contents has been read with the transport in the full stop mode (press the Stop

Push-button Twice), press the RANDOM Pushbutton.

2. Press the (Play) Push-button to start Random

Playback, after all the tracks have been played the

MVP881BR will stop.

3. To cancel the Random Playback function first press the STOP Push-button followed by RAN-

DOM Push-button.

SACD and CD Disc Program Playback Mode

This feature allows for the playback of Tracks of

SACD and CD Discs in the desired order.

Notes: 1. The MVP881BR must be in full STOP Mode (two presses of the STOP Push-button) with the Disc

Table of Contents (TOC) read before the Program Playback Mode Feature can be activated.

2. When programming Hybrid SACD Discs, first choose the format (Multichannel, Stereo or CD) so the correct TOC can be read as some discs have different selections.

1. Press the PGM (Program) Push-button to access the

On-Screen Program Mode. Refer to figure 41 on the next page.

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PROGRAM

No.

1

2

3

6

7

4

5

8

9

10

0-9 +10

Track 1 - 16

Track

9

6

8

3

- -

No.

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Enter

Total Time

Track

CLEAR CLEAR

23:10

Figure 41

Note: It is possible to enter a Program using just the

Front Panel Alphanumeric Display; however the On-Screen Icon Display allows viewing of the whole program at one time.

2. Using the Numeric Push-buttons enter the desired

Track Selection for the first Program Step.

Note: The MVP881BR automatically stores into memory each of the program steps as they are entered.

3. In a similar manner, enter the remaining desired

Tracks.

Note: The CLEAR Push-button may be used to delete a selected Program Step.

4. To start playback of the just entered program press the PLAY Push-button.

Note: To momentarily stop playback press either the

Pause

;

Push-button or the STOP< Push- button once. To resume Program Playback

press the PLAY Push-button.

5. To cancel the Program Playback Mode press the

STOP< Push-button twice followed by pressing the PGM (Program) Push-button.

Search Mode

Depending on the type of disc playing back the Search

Function allow for rapid selection of a location on the disc. Refer to the chart below for disc type and search functions available:

Search

Mode

BD, DVD-V,

DVD

Disc Type

DVD-A SACD, CD MP3, WMA,

LPCM, JPEG,

AAC

Chapter

Title

Track

Group

Time

●

●

-

-

●

-

-

●

●

●

-

-

●

-

● -

-

-

-

●

Marker ● ● -

To begin search on a disc press the SEARCH Pushbutton on the Remote Control repeatedly until the desired Search Mode appears on the screen.

To enter a Time, Track Number, Title Name, Group

Number or Marker Number/Time, use the Numeric,

Select, Directional or Clear Push-buutons on the Remote Control.

DATA DISC

Root/ images-1 music-1

Picture1.jpg

Picture2.jpg

blind_willie.mp3

wayfaring_stranger.mp3

what_other_child.mp3

[1/7]

Picture3.jpg

Picture4.jpg

Figure 42 audio information. A special version of WMA allows for lossless version of the original audio information.

The MP3 Track after compression is applied, results in lower audio quality than the original recording.

The JPEG Photo File Format is used by a majority of Digital Photo Cameras on the market and the Photos are easily viewed on a variety of consumer products. Some of the Kodak 1 Picture CDs and Fujifilm 2

Fujicolor 2 CDs may also playback on the MVP881BR.

The Video CDs allow for the playback of “Live

Video” copied from devices such as Camcorders and some Digital Cameras. Refer to figure 43.

MP3/WMA Audio CD, JPEG Photo CDs, and

Video CD Playback

The MVP881BR has the ability of playing back special types of disc formats that are created primarily on a computer. The ability to successfully playback these discs on the MVP881BR Player is dependent upon using the correct hardware and software. Please refer to the maker of the computer and software publisher to insure proper results. Refer to figure 42.

The MP3/WMA Audio CD Formats allow the placing of more tracks on a CD Disc by using the technique of lossy compression applied to the original

DATA DISC

Single Elapsed

00:25

Track 2 Now Playing

Wayfaring Stranger

Rob Towns

Non Album

Figure 43

2

1 “Kodak” is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.

“Fujifilm” and “Fujicolor” are trademarks of the Fuji Company.

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MP3/WMA Audio Playback

The MVP881BR will display the Folder Structure and Tracks from a CD Disc with MP3 format to make the song selection process easier. To play a MP3 disc perform the following steps:

1. Load a MP3/WMA Disc into the MVP881BR, about 5 to 20 seconds later a Disc Information will appear on the Monitor/TV indicating the

Folder/Tracks Organization of the Disc. Refer to figures 42 and 43.

2. Use the Right or Left / Up or Down directional Push-buttons to highlight the desired Folder or Track followed by pressing the SELECT Pushbutton. If a Folder was selected, use the directional push-buttons to select the desired Track within the folder, then push the SELECT Push-button.

The selected Track will now start playing.

Note: The Column on the left side of the Disc Information Screen indicates any folders on the

Disc. The right side column indicates Tracks located in the open Folder. The basic transport functions such as Next, Back, Fast-Forward, Reverse, Stop, Pause, Play and Random

Playback continue to function as normal. The

Next and Back Push-buttons will select Tracks within the current folder. To play Tracks in other Folders, use the direction push-buttons to select the desired folder first.

JPEG Photo CDs

The MVP881BR will display the Folder Structure and Photos from a CD Disc with JPEG file format. To view a JPEG Photo disc perform the following steps:

1. Load a JPEG Disc into the MVP881BR, about 5 to 20 seconds later a Disc Information will appear on the Monitor/TV indicating the Folder/Photo

Organization of the Disc. Refer to figure 42.

2. Use the Right or Left / Up or Down directional Push-buttons to highlight the desired Folder or Photo followed by the pressing the SELECT

Push-button. If a Folder was selected, use the directional push-buttons to select the desired Photo within the folder, then push the SELECT Pushbutton. The selected Photo will appear now.

Notes: The column on the left side of the Disc

Information Screen Icon indicates any folders on the Disc. The right side column indicates

Photos located in the open Folder. The basic transport functions such as Next, Back,

Stop, Pause and Play continue to function as normal. The Next and Back Push-buttons will select Photos within the current folder. To view Photos in other Folders use the direction push-buttons to select the desired folder first.

Reset of Microprocessors

In the unlikely event the controls of the MVP881BR stop functioning, the microprocessors can be reset by performing one of the two methods listed below:

Method One

Press and hold in the Front Panel PLAY Pushbutt immediately followed by the STANDBY/

ON Push-button and release both Push-buttons when the LED above the STANDBY/ON Pushbutton is extinguished.

Method Two

Remove AC Power from the MVP881BR for at least 15 seconds, then reapply AC Power to the

MVP881BR.


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MVP881BR Audio/Video Settings and

Adjustments

HDMI Settings

The HDMI MODE allows matching the requirements of a wide variety of Digital Audio and Video Components connected to the MVP881BR. The HDMI

MODE Push-button switches between the various

HDMI settings. Refer to the chart below along with figures 50 and 51.

Note: When changes are made to the HDMI Mode

Setting or HDMI Res Setting it will take a few moments before a picture returns.

HDMI MODE

Dual (default)

Inde. (Independent)

AV P. Direct

HDMI 1

HDMI Output 1

Video + Audio

Video + Audio 1

Video

Video + Audio

HDMI Output 2

Video + Audio

Video + Audio

Audio

Off

1

HDMI 2

HDMI Off

Off

Off

Video + Audio

Off

1 When the HDMI Inde. (Independent) Mode is selected the Audio

Output is either Multichannel or two channel LPCM dependent on the requirements of the component connected to the MVP881BR.

The HDMI RES (Resolution) allows matching the

MVP881BR Digital Video Output to the requirements of the TV/Monitor connected to it. The HDMI RES

Push-button switches between the various HDMI settings. Refer to the chart below along with figures 50 and 51.

HDMI RES Video Signal Resolution

Auto (default) Matches the native resolution of the TV/Monitor

Source Direct Resolution determined by Video Disc or SD

Card

480/576i Resolution output is fixed at 480/576i

480/576P

720P

1080i

Resolution output is fixed at 480/576P

Resolution output is fixed at 720P

Resolution output is fixed at 1080i

1080P Resolution output is fixed at 1080P

1080P24 2 Resolution output is fixed at 1080P24

2 When the HDMI Res is set to 1080P at 24 frames per second, video material not recorded at 24 frames may not appear proper when there is movement in the picture.

Video Adjustments

A MVP881BR option allows the adjustment of various video parameters, not unlike the adjustments on a TV/Monitor. These custom adjustments can be stored into one of five memory locations. To enter custom settings perform the following steps:

1. Press the PIC ADJ

(Picture Adjustment)

Push-button. Refer to figure 52.

2 Use the Up or

Down Directional

Push-buttons to select

Memory 1 Location, followed by pressing the SELECT Pushbutton to access the

Memory 1 Picture

Adjust 1 Settings.

Refer to Figure 53.

Figure 50

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Figure 51

MVP881BR Video/Audio Settings and Adjustments

Figure 52

Figure 53

There are fourteen different video adjustment possible for each of the five memory locations. Refer to the following chart for additional information:

Video

Adjustment

Description

Adjustment

Range

DNR

Dynamically reduces the noises in the picture

0 - +3

Video

Adjustment

Contrast

Brightness

Enhancer

Gamma

Correction

Sharpness 3

(medium range)

Sharpness

(high range)

Description

Adjusts the differences between the light and dark parts of the image

Adjusts the overall brightness of the image

Adjusts the fine detail in the image

Adjusts the intensity a specific gray scale value up or down.

Note: Should only be performed by professionals with necessary test discs and video measurement equipment.

Adjusts the sharpness in the medium detail of the image

Adjusts the sharpness in the fine detail of the image

Adjustment

Range

-6 to +6

0 to +12

0 to +11

G0 to 9

-6 to +6

-6 to +6

-6 to +6

White Level

Black Level

Adjusts the intensity of the brightest parts of the image

Adjusts the intensity of the darkest parts of the image

-5 to +5

-5 to +5

Chroma Level

Setup Level

H. Position

V. Position

4

Adjusts the intensity of the color in the image

Adjusts the intensity of the image parts at or very close to black

Adjusts the centering of the image on the screen

Horizontally

Adjusts the centering of the image on the screen Vertically

-6 to +6

0 IRE or

7.5 IRE (default)

-7 to +7

-7 to +7

3 Effects the signal available at the VIDEO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT and

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Jacks only.

4 Effects a 480i signal only and is available at the VIDEO OUT, S-

VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Jacks.

3. Once the desired Video Adjustment has been selected, use the Left ◄ or Right Directional

Push-button(s) to make the adjustments.

4. To exit the Memory 1 Video Adjustments press the PIC ADJ Push-button.

Note: Any video adjustments just made will automatically be stores in the Memory 1 Settings.

Video Settings

The Video Optional Settings including Vertical

Stretch and Secondary Video PIP (Picture-in Picture).

Vertical Stretch Video Mode is used when an Anamorphic Lens is used together with a Video Projector.

When the Vertical Stretch Mode is selected, the image is compressed horiztonally which produces an elonggated image vertically.

The Secondary Video (PIP) Mode controls the content viewed in the secondary window for both “Bonus

View” and “BD Live”, when available. After activating either feature by using the Blu-ray Disc Main

Menu, per the following:

1. Press the MODE Push-button.

2. Use the Up or Down Directional Push-buttons to select “Secondary Video (PIP) followed by pressing the SELECT Push-button. Refer to figure 54 on the next page.

3. Use the Up or Down Directional Push-buttons to select from the available Secondary Images in the window.

Note: The “Secondary Video (PIP)” Menu choice will only appear when a disc containing “Bonus View or BD Live” is playing and has been selected in the Disc On-Screen Menu.

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Figure 54

4. To exit the Secondary Video (PIP) Mode Selection press the MODE Push-button.

Audio Settings

The BD Format allows for a new optional feature not previously available on DVD discs, known as Picturein-Picture. Refer to figure 55. While the movie is play-

Most BD Movies Soundtracks use a DTS HD Master or Dolby Digital True HD digital audio signal for the main feature. The commentary sound track uses a

PCM digital audio signal. The MVP881BR Processing

Circuitry has the ability to down convert the movie soundtrack (DTS or Dolby Digital) into a PCM digital audio signal and then mixes it with the commentary

PCM digital audio signal. Thus allowing both the movie feature and commentary to be seen and heard at the same time.

During playback of the BD movie, the MVP881BR allows selection on-the-fly between DTS HD Master or Dolby Digital True HD digital audio signal and

PCM digital audio signal. To change between the HD

Audio Output (DTS HD Master or Dolby Digital True

HD) and Mix Audio Output (PCM) per the following steps:

1. Press the MODE Push-button. Refer to figure 56.

Figure 55 ing a secondary smaller window appears on-screen with commentary from the creators of the movie.

Figure 56

2. Use the Up or Down directional Push-buttons to select “BD Audio Mode” followed by pressing the SELECT Push-button. Refer to Figure 57.

Figure 57

3. Use the Up or Down Directional Push-buttons to select “HD Audio Ouput” (regular movie viewing) or “Mix Audio Output” (when using the

Picture-in-Picture viewing) followed by pressing the SELECT Push-button.

Note: “HD Audio Output Mode” selection is required for the MVP881BR to Output Dolby

Digital or DTS Digital Audio Signals via the

HDMI connection.

4. To exit the Audio Mode Selection press the MODE

Push-button.

There are three additional adjustments available when the MODE Push-button is pressed. These include “Restorer” to help improve the sound quality of compressed audio formats like MP3. “Audio/Video

Sync” allows for the differences in the time required to process the Audio and Video Signals between the

HDMI and Analog Outputs, so the image and sound are synchronized. The “Audio Delay Adjust” allows for fine tuning the Audio/Video Synchronization by delaying the Audio Signal from 0 to 200 milliseconds.

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MVP881BR Video Settings and Adjustments, con’t

On many discs the sound track is available in several different types (e.g. Dolby True HD, Dolby

Digital 5.1, etc.). The MVP881BR allows selection from the available types while the disc is playing. To chnage the sound track type perform the following:

1. Press the AUDIO Push-button. Refer to figure 58.

3. Use the Up or Down directional Push-buttons to select the desired sound track type.

4. To exit use the AUDIO Push-button.

Figure 58

2. Use the Up or Down Directional Push-buttons to select “Primary Audio” first, if there is a

Secondary Sound Track available. Then press the

SELECT Push-button. Refer to figure 59.

Figure 59

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Firmware Update

Purpose:

To Update the MVP881BR Firmware.

Requirements:

1. A functioning MVP881BR Audio/Video Player.

2. An Ethernet Connection between the MVP881BR

ETHERNET RJ45 connector (using a CAT5 or

CAT6 cable) to a Computer Network with router providing Broadband Internet Access or directly to a High Speed Modem with Broadband Internet

Access. Refer to page 12 for additional information.

3. Internet access supporting DHCP protocol, check with your Internet Service Provider.

Note: If your Internet Connection does not support the DHCP protocol proceed to “Network Setup

Settings” before starting the Update Process.

4. An active Video Connection betweeen MVP-

881BR and a TV/Monitor.

5. An active AC Outlet.

Preparing for the Update Process:

With power Off to the MVP881BR, connect the ETH-

ERNET connector to the computer network/modem.

Note: Some Routers/Modems might require to be reset after connection is made to the MVP-

881BR.

Perform the following steps:

1. Switch power On to the MVP881BR.

2. Remove any Disc or SD Memory Card from the

MVP881BR.

3. The Front Panel Information Display should indicate “NO DISC” at this time. If the display indicates “NO SD CARD” then press the Front Panel

SOURCE Push-button once and then wait until the display indicates “NO DISC” before proceeding.

Before starting the Update Process:

Before proceeding with the MVP881BR Firmware

Update, please keep in mind the following:

1. The Update process will erase the current firmware inside the MVP881BR.

2. The MVP881BR will not function until a successful Firmware Update is accomplished.

3. The Firmware Update Process will take a minmum of 20 minutes and depending on the speed of the Internet Connection it could take upwards of

60 minutes or more.

4. DO NOT remove AC Power from the MVP881BR during the Update Process.

5. DO NOT attempt to stop the Update Process once it has started.

6. DO NOT operate the MVP881BR until the Update

Process is complete (the Front Panel Information

Display will indicate “NO DISC”).

Update Process:

1. Using the supplied MVP881BR Remote Control, press the SETUP Push-button. The Front Panel

Information Display will indicate “SETUP” and the TV/Monitor will now display the Setup

Graphics. Refer to figure 81.

2. Access the Other Icon and Menu by pressing the

Up or Down directional Push-buttons on the supplied Remote Control. Refer to figure 82.

3. Press the Right Directional Push-button followed by multiple presses of the Down Directional Push-button until the Firmware Update

Menu Item appears at the top of the menu in a rectangular box. Refer to figure 83.

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LANGUAGE SETUP

▲

▼ a

HDMI

► Dialog

Subtitle

Disc Menus

GUI Language

Set the language used for playback dialogs, subtitles, and menus.

Figure 81

OTHER SETUP

▲

▼ a

► Firmware Update

Information

Auto Power Mode

Power Saving

BD Data Utility

Initialize

HDMI

Set other items.

Figure 82

▲

▼

►

OTHER SETUP

Firmware Update

Information

Auto Power Mode

Power Saving

BD Data Utility

Initialize

► Check for Update

Start

Update the firmware of the unit via the internet

Figure 83

4. Press the Right Directional Push-button and a new menu will appear. Refer to figure 84. Then press Down Directional Push-button followed by the SELECT Push-button to Check for the Update. Figure 85 will briefly appear on the screen, followed by figure 86 or 87.

Note: If an error message appears on the screen the MVP881BR was unable to establish a connection with the Internet, try resetting the

Routers/Modem and then try again.

5. If figure 86 appears on screen press the SELECT

Push-button and you will be returned to the Other

Setup Menu. If figure 87 appears on the screen an

Update is available. To perform the update now, use Down Directional Push-button to select Update then press the SELECT Push-button to start the Update Process. Refer to figure 88.

6. Press the Left Directional Push-button and the

Yes Push-button Icon will be highlighted. Refer to figure 89. Press the SELECT Push-button to start the process. Refer to figures 88 and 89 on the next page.

During the first part of the download and update process the TV/Monitor will display the progress.

Refer to figures 90 and 91 on the next page. At some point during the download and update process the TV/

Monitor screen will go blank, this is normal. Do not remove AC Power or attempt to operate the MVP-

881BR. The MVP881BR will also switch power Off and On during the process.

The Update Process is complete when the Front

Panel Information Display indicates “NO DISC”. Resume normal operations at this time.

▲

▼ a

OTHER SETUP

Firmware Update ► Check for Update

Start

HDMI

Set other items.

Figure 84

CHECK FOR UPDATE

Please Wait...

Figure 85

CHECK FOR UPDATE

Result

Update Firmware Not available

Firmware is up to date.

Return

The firmware is use is the most recent version.

Figure 86

Firmware Update

CHECK FOR UPDATE

Result

Update Firmware available

Update Time _ _ min

Return

Update

The firmware is use is not the most recent version.

Figure 87

FIRMWARE UPDATE

► Start

Check for Update

Execute update. Do not turn power off until update is finished.

After starting update, note that GUI will shutdown

Yes

Set other items.

No

Figure 88

FIRMWARE UPDATE

► Start

Check for Update



Yes

Set other items.

No

Figure 89

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40

FIRMWARE UPDATE

► Start

Check for Update



Please Wait...

Set other items.

Figure 90

Result

Update Firmware Not available note that GUI will shutdown

Download firmware...

Figure 91

Firmware Update , con’t

Notes

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Audio Specifications

Number of Channels

2 and 7.1

Output Level

4.0Vrms Balanced (2 channel Output)

2.0Vrms Unbalanced (2 channel Output and

7.1 Channels)

Output Impedance

600 ohms Balanced (2 channel Output)

600 ohms Unbalanced (2 channel Output and

5.1 Channels)

Audio Frequency Response (Blu-ray-DVD)

4Hz to 22,000Hz (48kHz Sampling, Linear Audio)



SACD Frequency Response

4Hz to 100,000Hz

CD Frequency Response

4Hz to 20,000Hz

Signal to Noise Ratio

115dB

Dynamic Range

110dB

Harmonic Distortion

0.002%

Channel Separation

Better than 110dB (1,000Hz)

Specifications

Video Specifications

Signal System

NTSC/PAL Region Code 1

Component Video Output Level

Y Output Level 1.0Vp-p (75 OHM)

P

B

P

R

/C

/C

B

R

Output Level 0.648Vp-p (75 OHM)

Output Level 0.648Vp-p (75 OHM)

S-Video Y Output Level

1Vp-p (75 OHM)

S-Video C Output Level

0.286Vp-p (75 OHM) (NTSC)

Composite Video Output Level

1Vp-p (75 OHM)

General Specifications

Digital Output

Optical: -15dbm to -21dbm

Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 ohm

Digital Signal Format

Sampling Frequencies: 44.1kHz, 48.0kHz, 96.0kHz and 192kHz

Transport

Laser Beam Wavelength: 630nm/810nm

Laser Power: CLASS I

Power Requirements

100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 60 watts






Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MVP881BR for the correct voltage.

Overall Dimensions

Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm)

Height is 6 inches (15.24cm)

Depth is 18 inches (45.72cm)

Note: When the Disc Tray is opened, the panel clearance required in front of mounting panel is 6-3/4 inches

(17.2cm).

Weight

29.5 pounds (13.4Kg) net, 45.9 pounds (20.8Kg) in shipping 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)

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Packing Instructions

In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. It is very important that the four plastic 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 Department of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 4. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers.

Quantity Part Number Description

1

4

033838

033837

Shipping carton only

End cap

1

1

1

2

4

4

4

033836

033725

034301

034446

017937

400159

404080

Inside carton only

Top pad

Bottom pad

Foam plug

Plastic foot

#10-32 x 3/4” screw

#10 Flat washer

Packing Instructions

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Printed in the U.S.A.

McIntosh Part No. 04115100

McIntosh MVP881 Owner's manual

MVP881BR

Audio Video Player

Owner’s Manual

WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK

OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

CAUTION -

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

VAROITUS!

VARNING!

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS!

PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE

OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

equipment must not be directly connected to a public network. Connection is to be made only by way of a modem or router approved for this purpose.

Trademark and License Information

Trademark and License Information

Thank You

Please Take A Moment

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Customer Service

Table of Contents

General and SD Card Information

General Information

SD Card Information

Disc Information

Disc Information, Connector and Cable Information

Connector and Cable Information

Introduction

Performance Features

Introduction and Performance Features

Dimensions

Dimensions

Installation

Installation

Rear Panel Connectors

Making Connections

Making Connections

Notes

Remote Control Push-Buttons

How to use the Remote Control

How to use the Remote Control

Front Panel Displays, Push-buttons and SD Card Slot

Front Panel Information Display

Introduction to the MVP881BR Setup Mode

Introduction to the MVP881BR Setup Mode

Additional Setup Options

Introduction to the MVP881BR Setup Mode

Default Settings

Setup Mode, con’t

Setup Mode, con’t

Setup Mode, con’t

How to Operate the MVP881BR

DISC MODE

SD CARD MODE

LOADING

NO DISC

NO SD CARD

How to Operate the MVP881BR

How to Operate the MVP881BR, con’t

How to Operate the MVP881BR, con’t

SACD and CD Disc Program Playback Mode

This feature allows for the playback of Tracks of

SACD and CD Discs in the desired order.

1. Press the PGM (Program) Push-button to access the

On-Screen Program Mode. Refer to figure 41 on the next page.

How to Operate the MVP881BR, con’t

2. Using the Numeric Push-buttons enter the desired

Track Selection for the first Program Step.

3. In a similar manner, enter the remaining desired

Tracks.

4. To start playback of the just entered program press the PLAY Push-button.

4. To start playback of the just entered program press the PLAY Push-button.