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standard CD Audio Discs that conform to the Official
Compact Disc Standards which is indicated by the
Symbol. It will also play most CD-R and CD-RW discs,
however some recorded discs may not be able to play due to
the condition of the recording.
9. CD Audio Discs recorded in the MP3 Format will playback
on the MVP851 except discs that contain multi-session
recordings. The MP3 Digital Signal is decoded to analog
audio by the internal circuitry and is available at the Audio
Outputs. A PCM version of the decoded MP3 Signal is
available at the Digital Audio Outputs.
10. The MVP851 will Play Video CD Discs, DVD-RAM Discs
(4.7GB Type only, without the cartridge) and some DVD-R
discs, however some recorded discs may not be able to play
due to the condition of the recording.
11. Compact Discs that are not round (e.g. Novelty discs with
octagonal or heart shapes) will not play properly in the
MVP851 and should not be tried, as possible damage may
occur.
12. In order to view the Progressive Scan Video Output of the
MVP851, the TV/Monitor connected to it must be capable of
displaying a Progressive Picture and setup to display the
Progressive Signal.
13. CAUTION: DO NOT ACTIVATE the MVP851 DVD Player’s
Progressive Video Display Mode unless you are certain that
the TV/Monitor connected to the MVP851 is capable of
displaying a Progressive Scan Signal. Failure to do so could
result in possible Damage to the TV/Monitor.
14. The Digital Audio Re-Master Enhancement Circuitry in the
MVP851 affects both the Analog and Digital Audio Outputs
when playing CDs. Not all Digital to Analog Processors can
process the 88.2kHz sampling rate.
15. Some Multichannel DVD-Audio Discs might contain Low
Frequency Audio Signals (below 80Hz) in the Center and/or
Surround Channels. If the loudspeakers in your sound system
that reproduce the Center and/or Surround Channels are not
capable of reproducing those Low Frequencies, distortion
and/or possible damage to the loudspeakers may occur.
Consult with your dealer or refer to the Owner’s Manual for
your loudspeakers for additional information.
16. The DVD-Audio Disc Audio Signal is converted internally
from Digital to Analog. The Six Channel Analog Signals are
available at the UNBALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS 5.1CH.
17. 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.
18. The MVP851 basic transport functions may also be
controlled by using the Remote Control that comes with a
McIntosh Control Center or Preamplifier. McIntosh Keypads
can also be used to remotely control the basic transport
functions of the MVP851. Remote Controls of certain
McIntosh Control Centers or Preamplifiers also have
additional Push-buttons including Direction Keys, Select,
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Title, Display and Menu that perform the same functions as
the supplied MVP851 Remote Control. The labeling of Push-
buttons on some McIntosh Remote Controls and Keypads are
different from the supplied MVP851 Remote Control. Refer to
the listing below:
MVP851 Remote Control McIntosh Remote Control/
Push-button Keypad Push-button
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XLR Connectors
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Out-
put Connectors on the MVP851. Refer to the diagram for
connection:
PIN 1: Shield/Ground
PIN 2: + Output
PIN 3: - Output
Power Control Connector
The MVP851 Power Control Input/Output Jacks provide
Power On/Off Signals when connected to
other McIntosh Components. A 1/8 inch
stereo mini phone plug is used for connec-
tion to the Power Control Input/Output on
the MVP851.
Data and IR Input Port Connectors
The MVP851 Data Port Output provides Remote Control
Signals. A 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug is used for con-
nection to the Data Port Inputs on McIn-
tosh Source Units. The IR Ports also use a
1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug and allow
the connection of other brand IR Receiv-
ers to the MVP851.
Pin 1 Pin 2
Pin 3
Positive
N/C
Ground
Data
Signal
N/C
Ground