McIntosh MVP871 - Manual (Page 7)

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Introduction
Performance Features
The McIntosh MVP871 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 DVDs. SACD, DVD Audio, Audio CDs,
special audio and special video formats are all reproduced
with flawless realism. The advanced mechanical design of
the transport ensures many years of smooth trouble free
operation.
• Twin Laser Pickup
The MVP871 incorporates two laser elements, with differ-
ent wavelengths, that are focused through one lens as-
sembly. This unique design allows reading many different
types of Audio and Video Disc Formats.
• Advanced Transport
The MVP871 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.
• Video Output with Up Scaling to 1080p
The MVP871’s special video processing circuitry scales
the native 480i resolution image quality of a DVD disc to
480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p via the Digital Video Output.
• Multiple Video Outputs
The Component Video Output has switchable Progressive
Scan Processing and offers the highest possible analog pic-
ture quality available. There are also S-Video and Compos-
ite Video Outputs for a variety of applications.
• Advanced Video Circuitry
An advanced technology 12-Bit DAC (Digital Analog Con-
verter) operating at 216MHz with Multi-Directional Diago-
nal Filter together with Pixel Image Correction, performs
video signal processing for enhanced DVD picture quality.
• 24 BIT Burr Brown Audio DAC
The MVP871 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.
Introduction and Performance Features
• Balanced Outputs
The MVP871 has Balanced Outputs for the Left and Right
Channels when playing a CD. 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 Digital and DTS Digital Decoders
The MVP871 provides built-in decoding of Dolby Digital
and DTS Digital Sound Tracks.
• Digital Audio Outputs
There are Coaxial, Optical and Digital Audio Outputs for
external decoding of 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 MVP871 when connected to a McIn-
tosh System with Power Control.
• Remote Control
The Remote Control with illuminated push-buttons, pro-
vides control of the MVP871 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 MVP871 is located behind
closed doors.
• 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.
• Machined Side Panels
The sides of the MVP871 are machined from thick alumi-
num panels with a smooth black 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 MVP871 will
be retained for many years.