McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York MR87 AM/FM Tuner Owner’s Manual 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charge.
Customer Service If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-3515 Fax: 607-723-1917 General Information 1.
General Information, Cable Information, Introduction and Performance Features Introduction The MR87 AM/FM Tuner is an elegant instrument for superb reception from Radio Stations. The MR87 uses the latest in technology for the best sound quality, along with the convenient operation of a Dial Glass with Tuning Pointer used in classic McIntosh Analog Tuners. Performance Features • Digital Audio Outputs There are Coaxial and Optical Digital Outputs for external decoding of the PCM Signal.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MR87. Front View of the MR87 17-1/2" 44.45cm P1 91.5 MHz ST ¦ Pink Floyd: Money 5-3/8" 13.69cm 6" 15.24cm Side View of the MR87 15-7/8" 40.32cm 5/8" 1.59cm 14-1/2" 36.83cm 3/16" 0.48cm Rear View of the MR87 17" 13/16" 2.06cm 43.18cm 2" 4-5/8" 11.75cm 13-1/4" 33.65cm 6 5.08cm 10-9/16" 26.83cm 1-15/16" 4.92cm 4-13/16" 12.
Installation Installation The MR87 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 four feet may be removed from the bottom of the MR87 when it is custom installed as outlined below. The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retained for possible future use if the MR87 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
Rear Panel and RAA2 Connections RS232 connector for communications with an external control device POWER CONTROL IN receives signals from a McIntosh component (5-15 Volts ON, 0 Volts OFF). POWER CONTROL OUT sends out (12 Volts ON) signal to another McIntosh Component when the MR87 is On.
How to Connect Antennas How to Connect Antenna Components 1. Using the supplied shielded cable, connect one end into the RAA2 AM Antenna jack and the other end of the same cable into the MR87 Tuner jack labeled RAA2 AM ANT. FM Antenna Note: If a longer length cable needs to be used between the MR87 and the RAA2 AM Antenna, use an 8 conductor straight-thru cable with an outer shield and RJ45 connectors on each end (shielded CAT5, CAT5e or CAT6 patch cable). 2.
How to Connect the MR87 The MR87 has the ability to be remotely switched On/ Off from a McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Control Center via the Power Control connection. The MR87 Data Port Connection allows for the remote operation of basic functions using the Preamplifier or A/V Control Center Remote Control. With an appropriate IR Sensor connected to the MR87, remote control operation is possible from another room and/or when the MR87 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed.
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Remote Control Push-Buttons Press to Power the MR87 ON or OFF Press to select the AM, or FM Tuning Bands Press to go down through the stored Tuner Presets Press to go up through the stored Tuner Presets Press to Seek down the dial to find the next station Press to Seek up the dial to find the next station Press for manual tuning up the dial on AM/FM Press for manual tuning down the dial on AM/FM Press to complete the desired direct entry function Press to activate the Signal Display Mode Press to
How to use the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control The Remote Control is capable of performing basic Operating Functions for the MR87 AM/FM Tuner. Note: Refer to the “How to Operate” Section of this manual for additional information using this Remote Control, starting on page 20. Manual Tuning Use the BAND Push-button to select AM or FM. Press the DIRECTIONAL Upp or Downq Pushbutton to move from station to station (AM or FM).
Front Panel Displays, Controls, and Push-buttons SIGNAL Push-button with indicator, activates display of multipath interference and background noise level PRESET/MENU Control selects Presets for listening or storing the desired radio station.
Setup How to Operate the Tuner Setup Mode Your McIntosh MR87 has been factory configured for default operating settings that will allow immediate enjoyment of superb audio from AM and FM, Radio Stations without the need for further adjustments. Proceed to “How to Operate the MR87 Tuner” at this time unless you wish to make changes to the MR87 factory default settings. A Setup Feature is provided to customize the operating settings using the Front Panel Information Display.
AM Scan Sensitivity, con’t 3. Proceed to the next Setup Menu Item or press the MONO/SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode. “How to operate the Tuner” starts on page 20. FM Scan Sensitivity stations received, most will be listenable), refer to figure 5. FM SCAN SENSITIVITY LESS ýýýýýý MORE Figure 8 Depending on reception conditions the received FM Station Signals can vary from totally listenable to just barely listenable.
SETUP: DEEMPHASIS 75uS SETUP: PRESETS CLEAR PRESETS: AM Figure 12 Figure 15 SETUP: DEEMPHASIS 50uS SETUP: PRESETS CLEAR PRESETS: FM Figure 16 Figure 13 2. Rotate the TUNE/ADJUST Control to select the correct setting. 3. Proceed to the next Setup Menu Item or press the MONO/SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode. “How to operate the Tuner” starts on page 20. Clear Presets The MR87 AM/FM Tuner has three different Tuning Modes.
Information Display Auto Fade, con’t Setup Mode is active. Then rotate the PRESET/ MENU Control to select Setup Menu item “SETUP: DISPLAY AUTO FADE: OFF ”. Refer to figure 20. SETUP: DISPLAY AUTO FADE: OFF Figure 20 2. Rotate the TUNE/ADJUST Control to select ON. Approximately 17 seconds after there is no change to the operating function (Front Panel or Remote Control), the Front Panel Infomation Display will blank out until an operating function is accessed. 3.
Setup, con’t 1. Press the MONO/SETUP Push-button until the Setup Mode is active. Then rotate the PRESET/ MENU Control to select Setup Menu item “SETUP: COMM PORT BAUD RATE”. Refer to figure 24. SETUP: COMM PORT BAUD RATE: 115200 Figure 24 2. Rotate the TUNE/ADJUST Control to select the desired speed. 3. Proceed to the next Setup Menu Item or press the MONO/SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode. “How to operate the Tuner” starts on page 20.
How to Operate The McIntosh MR87 incorporates an advanced design AM/FM/Tuner with many desirable performance features to enhance your enjoyment of radio broadcasts. rently tuned to. Refer to figure 40. Note: The Japanese FM Tuning Range is from 76MHz to 90MHz. The MR87 available in Japan has a different FM Frequency Dial Glass Scale, refer to figure 40a. Power On Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the Front Panel or the (Power) Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figures 40 and 48.
How to Operate to manually tune through unwanted Broadcasts. By rotating the PRESET/MENU Control, a Preset may be selected. Initially, when the AM or FM Broadcast Bands are selected the Front Panel Information Display will indicate “NO PRESETS STORED”. Refer to figure 43. 91.5 MHz ST ¦ NO PRESETS STORED Figure 43 Creating Presets Tune to a Station to be entered into memory either by Manual Tuning or Seek Tuning and then perform the follow steps: 1.
How to Operate, con’t in the new Station for that Preset. The new Station will automatically replace the previously assigned Station. 7. To clear any additional Station Presets perform steps 5 and 6 again. After the creation of Preset(s), use the Front Panel PRESET/MENU Control to select the desired Station Preset or by using the Remote Control, PRESET : or PRESET 9 Push-buttons.
How to Operate, con’t Figure 55 illustrates a received FM Broadcast with both Multipath and Noise. 91.5 MHz ST Mpath:¦¦¦ Noise:¦¦¦ ¦ Figure 55 2. Press the BAND Front Panel Push-button to select AM. The Front Panel Information Display will indicate “Signal: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _” on the second line of the Front Panel Information Display. Refer to figure 56.
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Specifications FM Specifications AM Specifications Tuning Range 87.5MHz - 108.0MHz (Europe) 87.9MHz - 107.9MHz (USA) 76MHz - 90MHz (Japan) Tuning Range 522kHz - 1602kHz (Europe) 530kHz - 1710kHz (USA) 522kHz - 1611kHz (Japan) RAA2 Remote AM Antenna Overall Dimensions Width is 6 inches (15.24cm) Height is 2-1/2 inches (6.35cm) Depth is 1-1/2 inches (3.81cm) Antenna Input 75 Ohms, Type “F” Coax connector Antenna Input RAA2 (supplied), Type “RJ45” connector Useable Sensitivity 2.2uV (18.
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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