McIntosh MVP861 DVD Player User Manual


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