MX150, so frustrated....its just a paper weight, 4th update, 29 Dec

[xconcepts]

Ok, so since McIntosh doesn't really want to reply to my emails and help me figure out WTF is going on I'd like to ask the forum for any input. I am the original owner when I bought the store display back in 2011.

Please disregard the temp TV position as I was having a new entertainment center built.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwHQTBU778

I have already done a hard reset, reset the MCU (it has actually done that on its own), re-positioned one of the cards inside per McIntosh, tightened another set of screws per McIntosh, replaced the flash card, removed and reinstalled flash card, left unplugged for over 30 mins.

It doesn't like having a signal hooked up to it. First I had HDMI's going to all the inputs, then went to a single optical from the TV.....if I unplug the optical it will stay on, once it see's that signal though....reboot, reboot, reboot. I can't even use the damn thing right now.

[cleeds]

Have you asked your dealer for assistance?

[tweet]

Try updating the firmware on your TV. I had a similar issue but it was the Samsung TV - not the MX150. If the MX150 works with HDMI, then your Samsung TV is the paper weight.

[xconcepts]

Originally Posted by tweet

Try updating the firmware on your TV. I had a similar issue but it was the Samsung TV - not the MX150. If the MX150 works with HDMI, then your Samsung TV is the paper weight.

Firmware is updated, this happens with both TVs I've used. Both Samsung. I don't even use hdmi. The video is going to the TV, I'm only using optical out to the mx150.

[Ankkor]

Originally Posted by tweet

Try updating the firmware on your TV. I had a similar issue but it was the Samsung TV - not the MX150. If the MX150 works with HDMI, then your Samsung TV is the paper weight.

I had the exact same TV related MX151 problem. TV software update was the fix.

[xconcepts]

Originally Posted by Ankkor

I had the exact same TV related MX151 problem. TV software update was the fix.

It does it with hdmi and optical. And the repair shop was able to replicate it pretty easily

[xconcepts]

Originally Posted by cleeds

Have you asked your dealer for assistance?

My dealer was a Magnolia store in San Diego and I am stationed in Japan right now.

[Still-One]

Are you trying to run a 110v US version of the 150 in Japan? Even with a convertor that is risky.

[xconcepts]

Originally Posted by Still-One

Are you trying to run a 110v US version of the 150 in Japan? Even with a convertor that is risky.

Running a converter to a PS Audio PPP. Voltage is consistent and normal.

[audioguy3107]

What is the HDMI source you're using? Does it do it with all sources (Sat TV, blu ray, game system, etc.)??? I assume the TV is OK when the HDMI source is sent straight through to the TV bypassing the MX 150?

- Buck