Owners Manual MR85 AM/FM Tuner MR85 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Thank You Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh MR85 AM/FM Tuner 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 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. Dealer Name: Thank You and Please Take a Moment......
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC NE PAS OUVRIR.
purpose of the grounding-type plug. 17. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Outdoor Antenna: 18. If an outdoor antenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be sure the antenna system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charge. In the U.S.A., section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.
Introduction and Performance Features Introduction The MR85 AM/FM Tuner is an elegant instrument that allows you to enjoy outstanding music reproduction. It includes a wide range of convenient operating functions to enhance your listening experience. The classic McIntosh MR85 will perfectly complement a McIntosh System of incomparable performance and style.
Dimensions MR85 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MR85. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MR85 into cabinets. 17-1/2" 44.45cm 5 -3/8" Front View of the MR85 13.69cm 6" 15.24cm 17" 43.18cm 4 -5/8" Rear View of the MR85 11.75cm 13 -1/4" 33.65cm 18-3/8" 46.67cm 5/8" 17" 1.59cm 43.18cm 3/16" 0.48cm Side View of the MR85 12.22cm 13/16" 2.06cm 14" 35.56cm 6 4-13/16" 1" 2.
Installation Installation The MR85 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 required panel cutout, ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are shown. Always provide adequate ventilation for your MR85. Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument. Do not install the MR85 directly above a heat generating component such as a high powered amplifier.
MR85 Rear Panel and RAA1 Top Panel Connections ANTENNA 1 AM ANT connector for the supplied McIntosh RAA1 TUNER 1 VARIABLE OUTPUTS supply audio signals that can be adjusted by the rear panel TUNER 1 OUTPUT LEVEL control ANTENNA 1 75W (ohm) FM ANT connects to an external FM antenna or cable TUNER 1 OUTPUT LEVEL control adjusts the volume level of the Variable Outputs EXT TUNER connects to the MR85 Tuner AM ANT input 8 TUNER 2 OUTPUT LEVEL control reserved for the optional TM1 second tuner module POWER
How to Connect How to Connect 1. Connect a data cable from the TUNER 1 DATA IN jack to the TUNER DATA PORT of a McIntosh Control Center or preamplifier. 2. Connect a power control cable from the POWER CONTROL IN jack to the POWER CONTROL OUT or ACC jack of a McIntosh Preamplifier, Control Center or other McIntosh component. 3. Connect shielded cables from the TUNER 1 FIXED OUTPUTS to the TUNER INPUTS of a preamplifier or control center. 5.
How to Connect with Optional Tuner Module How to Connect with Optional Tuner Module 1. Connect a data cable from the TUNER 1 DATA IN jack to the TUNER DATA PORT of a McIntosh Multizone Control Center. 2. Connect a data cable from the TUNER 2 DATA IN jack to the LOCAL ZONE 1 AUX IN DATA PORT of a McIntosh Multizone Control Center. 3. Connect a power control cable from the POWER CONTROL IN jack to the POWER CONTROL OUT of a McIntosh Multizone Control Center. 4.
Front Panel Controls, Displays, Push-Buttons and Switch Enters desired radio stations and custom names into memory Indicates the Broadcast Band of the Radio Station Indicates the Preset Memory Location Selects Preset Stations and is used for custom station naming Selects front panel display brightness and display cursor position during custom station naming Adds Spatial Audio Enhancement to the received sound Indicates the Radio Station Frequency Selects the Mono Mode of operation Indicates recepti
How to Operate Power On Press the POWER switch to ON. The Red LED, above the STANDBY/ON Push-button, lights to indicate the MR85 is in Standby Mode. To turn ON the MR85 press the STANDBY/ON push-button. Refer to figure 1. Note: The POWER Switch is only intended to be switched OFF when the MR85 Tuner is not used for extended periods of time, like while away on vacation. During normal operation, the POWER Switch should stay in the ON position. Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button for turning the MR85 ON and OFF.
How to Operate Enter Mode The ENTER Push-button is used to enter into memory, desired AM or FM radio stations and any custom naming you might wish. A station Preset and its custom name may also be cleared from memory using the ENTER Push-button. The LED above the ENTER Push-button will light when in the Preset Enter Mode.
STANDBY/ON Push-button, lights to indicate the MR85 is in Standby Mode. To turn ON the MR85, press the STANDBY/ON Push-button. Note: The above condition is usually caused by either interruptions or changes in AC voltage. How to Assign Preset Stations The MR85 AM/FM Tuner allows for presetting your favorite radio stations into memory. It will also remember any desired audio modes of operation such as Stereo/Mono and Spatial Enhancement for each station separately.
How to Assign Preset Stations and Custom Names How to Assign Custom Names The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display of the MR85 together with the built in memory, allows for Custom Naming of each Station Preset. Instead of the Front Panel just indicating the frequency of the received radio station, it could indicate such things as type of music played on that station. The assignable characters include the alphabet, numbers, and symbols.
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Information about the Optional TM1 Tuner Module Cable for connection of the RAA1 to the MR85 AM Antenna 2 Jack McIntosh RAA1 Remote AM Antenna Hook-up cables for the McIntosh TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module High Performance McIntosh AM/FM Tuner Module Benefits of Adding the Second McIntosh AM/FM TM1 Tuner Module l Adds the functionality of a second McIntosh Quality Tuner to your MR85 for a modest additional investment. l Listen to one Radio Station while recording another.
Specifications FM Tuner Specifications AM Tuner Specifications Useable Sensitivity 14dBF which is 1.4uV across 75 ohms Sensitivity 20uV External Antenna Input 50dB Quieting Sensitivity Mono: 19dBF which is 2.4uV across 75 ohms Stereo: 35dBF which is 15uV across 75 ohms Signal To Noise Ratio 48dB at 30% modulation 58dB at 100% modulation Signal To Noise Ratio Mono: 75dB Stereo: 70dB Harmonic Distortion 0.
Packing Instructions 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.
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