McIntosh Radio MR85 User's Manual
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1. Packing Instructions Description Shipping carton only End Cap End Cap Corrugated Wrap Inside carton only Top Pad Bottom pad Inner carton pad Plastic foot 10 32 x 3 4 Machine screw 10 x 7 16 Flat washer Shipping carton complete with all the above parts END CAP 2 033837 END CAP 2 f x 034126 oa we 10 32 x 3 4 I SCREW WITH S Xo INSIDE WASHER 4 SQ X 4 CARTON NS bg BEE BOTTOM PAD l N x N CORRUGATED INNER D wen CARTON PAD INSIDE N CARTON SHIPPING CARTON um n nn n nn nn nn nn nn nn m m 19 McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice Printed in the U S A McIntosh Part No 040698022. AM FM Tuner Ill QE h MR85 Owner s Manual McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 FAX 607 724 0549 N The lightning flash with arrowhead within an equilateral triangle is intended to uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of NAWAR WN O 10 alert the user to the presence 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 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replaceme
3. Power Control Connectors The MR85 s Power Control Output provides a 5 volt signal Use a 1 8 co inch stereo mini phone plug to con Positive TT S nect to the Power Control Output on N C other McIntosh Components Negative Data Connectors The MR85 s Data Port Output pro vides Remote Control Signals Use Data abai a 1 8 inch stereo mini phone plug to connect to the Data Port Inputs we Ground on McIntosh A V Control Centers Introduction a The MR85 AM FM Tuner is an elegant instrument that al lows you to enjoy outstanding music reproduction It in cludes a wide range of convenient operating functions to enhance your listening experience The classic McIntosh MR85 will perfectly compliment a McIntosh System of incomparable performance and style Performance Features Special FM RF Amplifier Double Diffused Metal Oxide Field Effect Transistor DMOS FET RF amplifier increases sensitivity and Cross Modulation rejection External AM RF Amplifier and Antenna The included RAA1 Remote AM Antenna contains an elec trostatically shielded AM RF Amplifier Stage and can be located in a remote area away from sources of interference assuring the best possible reception Flywheel Manual Tuning and Automute A newly designed optically encoded weighted flywheel system makes dialing in stations a breeze Reminiscent of the dial cord flywheel tuning method found in classic M
4. a data cable from the TUNER 1 DATA IN jack 3 Connect an audio cable from the TUNER 1 FIXED to the TUNER DATA PORT of a McIntosh Control OUTPUTS to the TUNER INPUTS of a preamplifier Center or Preamplifier or control center Note Remote Control operation of the Tuner is made Note An optional connection would be to use the TUNER 1 possible with a Data Cable connected between the VARIABLE OUTPUTS MRSS and a McIntosh Control Center or 4 Connect the FM Antenna or Cable from the Cable Preamplifier If the MRSS Tuner is connected to a Company to the MR85 Tuner 75Q Ohm FM non McIntosh Preamplifier remote control ANTenna connector operation is still possible with an appropriate 5 Connect with the supplied cable from the 5 Pin Socket interface and McIntosh Remote Control Contact ee RAAI Remote AM Antennato the your McIntosh Dealer for additional details MRSS Tuner RAAI AM ANTenna DIN Socket 2 Connect a power control cable from the POWER CON 6 Plus the MR amp 5 AC P Cord i AC Out TROL IN jack to the POWER CONTROL OUT or u Oe E EE eel ACC jack of a McIntosh Preamplifier Control Center or other McIntosh component McIntosh Control Center iik intosh R i REMOTE AM ANTENNA Mt Intosh MAES ARUP THEM ty EG Wa LEE Pa eee Dr To AC Outlet Ic 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 AUX IN AUDIO Jacks of a McIn
5. at the very top among discriminating music lis teners 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 Please Take A Moment The serial number purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Name Technical Assistance If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh product contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be part of your system If you or your Dealer wish addi tional help concerning a suspected problem you can re ceive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 Phone 607 723 1545 Fax 607 723 3636 Customer Service i ae SS a SS M 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 as sistance on factory repair return procedure contact the McIntosh Service Department at McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambe
6. different rooms of your home simultaneously Your McIntosh Dealer can install the Second TMI Tuner Module into your MRSS for you at any time usually while you wait 17 FM Tuner Specifications Useable Sensitivity 14dBF which is 1 4uV across 75 ohms 50dB Quieting Sensitivity Mono 19dBF which is 2 4uV across 75 ohms Stereo 35dBF which is 15uV across 75 ohms Signal To Noise Ratio Mono 75dB Stereo 70dB Frequency Response Mono 0 1dB from 20 to 15 000Hz Stereo 0 1dB from 20 to 15 000Hz Harmonic Distortion Mono 0 3 at 100Hz 0 3 at 1 000Hz 0 3 at 10 000Hz Stereo 0 45 at 100Hz 0 45 at 1 000Hz 0 65 at 10 000Hz Intermodulation Distortion Mono 0 25 Stereo 0 45 Capture Ratio 1 2dB Alternate Channel Selectivity 75dB Spurious Response 100dB Image Response 75dB RF Intermodulation 65dB Stereo Separation 45dB at 100Hz 45dB at 1 000Hz 35dB at 10 000Hz SCA Rejection 65dB 18 Specifications AM Tuner Specifications Sensitivity 20uV External Antenna Input Signal To Noise Ratio 48dB at 30 modulation 58dB at 100 modulation Harmonic Distortion 0 5 maximum at 50 modulation Frequency Response 50Hz to 6kHz NRSC Adjacent Channel Selectivity 45dB minimum IHF Image Rejection 65dB minimum from 540kHz to 1600kHz IF Rejection SOdB minimum General Specifications Rated Output Fixed output 1 2 Volts Variable output 0 1 2 Volts Output Impedan
7. 85 Rear Panel and RAA1 Top Panel Connections ANTENNA 1 POWER CONTROL IN RAAI AM ANT jack accepts a turn on sig connector for the nal from a McIntosh Con supplied McIntosh trol Center The OUT jack Remote AM An sends the turn on signal to tenna another McIntosh product TUNER 1 VARIABLE OUTPUTS supply audio signals that can be adjusted by the rear panel TUNER 1 OUTPUT LEVEL control TUNER 2 OUTPUT LEVEL control re served for the op tional TMI second tuner module Spaces reserved for the optional TM1 TUNER 1 DATA IN second tuner module jack receives tuner control and operating data from a McIntosh Control Center to control the Tuner 1 Module Ne Lm C En PRE ARUP TUNER m a ee LR eee ANTENNA 1 TUNER 1 FIXED TUNER 2 DATA 75Q ohm FM OUTPUTS supply IN jack reserved ANT connects to audio signals at a for the optional an external FM volume level that TM 1 second tuner antenna or cable cannot be changed module TUNER 1 OUTPUT Connect the MR85 power cord TUNER 2 FIXED and LEVEL control adjusts to a live AC outlet Refer to VARIABLE OUTPUTS the volume level of the information on the back panel jacks reserved for the Variable Outputs of the MRSS to determine the optional TMI second correct voltage iik intash tuner module EXT TUNER connects to RAA REMOTE AM ANTENNA the MR85 Tuner RAAI ANTenna Input How to Connect How to Connect ESS SSS Sa oa ee ee eee See es 1 Connect
8. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the equipment To completely disconnect this equipment from the a c mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the a c receptacle The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable Safety Instructions EEE 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 Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 pro vides information with reguards to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit and size of ground conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to ground electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 N ANTENNA GROUND lt 4 LEAD IN WIRE CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 EQUIPMENT 1 i GROUND CLAMPS TL _ POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H Fi v Me Thank You m ww Your decision to own this McIntosh MR85 AM FM Tuner ranks you
9. ESET Knob clockwise or counterclock wise to select the desired Station Preset you wish to clear 3 Press and Hold the ENTER Push button for approxi mately 3 seconds until the Front Panel Display indi cates the word CLEARED Refer to figure 6 EARED Figure 6 Note If you wish to replace an already assigned Station Preset with another radio station it is not necessary to clear the Preset first just enter in the new station for that Preset The new station will automatically replace the previously assigned station 4 To clear any additional Station Presets perform steps 1 through 3 again How to Assign Custom Names ESSE The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display of the MR85 to gether with the built in memory allows for Custom Nam ing 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 To enter Custom Presets Names follow the below steps Note In the below example we will Custom Name an already assigned FM Station Preset Number I which has a frequency of 99 1OMHz and rename it JAZZ 7 The Custom Naming of a Station is applicable for both Tuner I and the optional secondary Tuner 2 Module 1 Momentarily press and release the Front Panel ENTER How to Assign Preset Stations and Custom Names i a ee e push button The LED abo
10. Front Panel ENTER push button The LED above the ENTER push button will light and the Front Panel Display will indicate 1 AVAILABLE which is the first of 9 Preset Numbers that can be assigned Refer to figure 4 HELE Note Presets are automatically assigned in order from I to 9 5 Press and release the front panel ENTER push button a second time to store the Preset into memory the LED above the ENTER push button will turn off and that station Preset Selection will be assigned Preset Num ber 1 The assigned Preset Number will appear on the Front Panel Display to the right of the Station Fre quency whenever it is selected Refer to figure 5 6 Assign additional station Presets by performing steps 1 through 5 until a total of 9 AM and 9 FM Station Pre sets have been assigned Each time you assign an addi tional Preset Number the Front Panel Display will in dicate the number of the next available preset Note If all 9 presets are assigned and you press ENTER the display will indicate the station selected for preset number 1 foie fay PT L Figure 4 14 cor a a ar Figure 5 7 To verify the Station Preset s you have just entered rotate the PRESET Knob clockwise or counterclock wise to cycle through and confirm your preset assign ments How To Clear an Assigned Station Preset a a ae a 1 Press and release the ENTER Push button the LED above the ENTER Push button will light 2 Rotate the PR
11. OUTPUTS to gether with the OUTPUT LEVEL Control may be used to reduce the tuner volume level Reset of Microprocessor In the event that the controls of the MR85 stop functioning there is a built in user reset function Press the POWER switch to the OFF position and wait for two minutes Then press the POWER switch to ON the Red LED above the STANDB Y ON Push button lights to indicate the MR85 is 13 Me 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 BEE Eee ee ers The MR85 AM FM Tuner allows for presetting your favor ite 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 To enter Presets and Audio Modes follow the below steps Note The MRSS Tuner I and the optional secondary Tuner 2 Module each can store upto 9 AM and 9 FM stations Select the AM or FM broadcast band 2 Tune to the desired radio station with either the Front Panel TUNING Knob or the SEEK A Up and V Down Push button s 3 Optionally select the Mono and or Spatial Enhance ment Modes of Operation for that station Note The Spatial Enhancement Mode is only applicable to the Tuner 1 All AM Radio Stations are automatically received in Mono 4 Momentarily press and release the
12. V Multizone System Controller or Preamplifier via a data connection the tuner functions such as SEEK direct PRESET Selection and REVIEW of Preset Stations may be controlled by the McIntosh Remote Control and or Keypad Preset Selector Switch The PRESET Selection Switch allows selection of desired radio stations that have already been stored into memory There are up to 9 AM and 9 FM stations that can be stored for the Tuner 1 The optional secondary Tuner 2 Module also has up to 9 AM and 9 FM stations that can be stored into memory The PRESET Selection Switch also assists in changing the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display from indi cating the Station Frequency default to displaying per sonalized names of your choice Example instead of the Front Panel Display showing Preset number 3 as 05 70 FM it could display JAZZ 7 Refer to How to Assign Presets Stations and Custom Names for further informa tion Note The PRESET Selection Switch will not access Station Presets that have been left blank If no Presets have been assigned the Front Panel Display will show NO PRESETS until at least one station has been entered into memory Refer to figure 2 below RO 6 DE E 5 Figure 2 AIT I NEJ Manual Tuning Manual Tuning is provided through the Front Panel TUN ING Knob Rotate the TUNING Knob clockwise to tune up in frequency 10kHz steps for AM or 200kHz steps for FM Spin the knob to tune up contin
13. cIntosh Tuners The MR85 automatically mutes when manually tuning between stations yet provides the ability to be switched off when searching for very weak stations FM Stereo Auto Blend Circuitry and Spatial Sound Enhancement An automatic variable stereo separation control circuit is used to reduce background noise when receiving weak ste reo stations A sound Spatializer circuit can be selected for Tuner 1 Enhancement This circuit can expand the sound field for FM stations with poor separation it also provides a pseudo stereo effect for AM stations Optional Second Tuner Module The McIntosh TM1 Tuner Module may be added to the MR85 by your Dealer and is the most economical way to add a second tuner to a system This is ideal for applica tions where two tuners may be used at the same time such as Multizone Systems or listening to one station while re cording another station Preset Stations and Custom Preset Naming Nine AM and nine FM station presets with custom naming any desired name may contain up to eight characters for each tuner module make it easy to listen to your favorite stations For example FM Preset Number 3 92 50MHz can be renamed JAZZ 7 or WXYZ The station pre sets custom naming and functions modes are retained in Permanent Memory even when AC power is turned off Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display The Multifunction Front Panel Display indicates station frequency station preset numb
14. ce Less than 100 ohms Power Requirements 100 Volts 50 60Hz at 20 watts 110 Volts 50 60Hz at 20 watts 120 Volts 50 60Hz at 20 watts 220 Volts 50 60Hz at 20 watts 230 Volts 50 60Hz at 20 watts 240 Volts 50 60Hz at 20 watts Note Refer to the rear panel of the MRSS for the correct voltage Overall Dimensions Width is 17 1 2 inches 44 5cm Height is 6 inches 15 3cm including feet Depth is 19 inches 48 3cm including Front Panel and Knob Weight 25 5 pounds 11 6 Kg net 43 pounds 19 5 Kg in ship ping carton Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for Quantity Part Number shipment the equipment must be packed exactly as shown l 034125 below It is very important that the four plastic feet are at 2 033837 tached to the bottom of the equipment This will ensure the 2 034126 proper equipment location on the bottom pad Failure to do l 034044 this will result in shipping damage Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only l 033836 if they are all in good serviceable condition If a shipping 1 033725 carton or any of the interior part s are needed please call l 034008 or write Customer Service Repair Department of McIntosh l 034037 Laboratory Please see the Parts List for the correct part numbers 4 017218 4 100159 4 104083 1 049259 TOP PAD ng lt UNIT WITH IMPORTANT e Read Above 4 FEET ON f BOTTOM COVER PLASTIC FOOT 4
15. er custom naming signal strength stereo and broadcast band The display intensity 1s fully adjustable Adjustable Output Level and Remote Control Capable Both Tuner 1 and the optional Tuner 2 have Variable Out puts which can be used to match audio levels between vari ous sources When used in conjunction with a McIntosh Control Center or Multizone Controller tuning functions can be performed with a remote control Ic Dimensions MR85 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MR85 There is additional informa tion on the next page pertaining to installing the MR85 into cabinets 1 7 1 2 44 45cm Melniosh 185718 FM 5 3 8 6 Front View of the MR85 un 17 43 18cm Rear View of the MR85 13 1 4 33 65cm 18 3 8 46 6 cm 5 8 e 17 1 59cm 43 18cm 3 16 Side View of the MR85 0 48cm 4 13 16 12 22cm ae cm 14 1 35 56cm 2 54cm Installation The MR85 can be placed upright on a table or shelf stand ing 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 MR85 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 MR85 is removed from the custom instal lation and used free standing The required panel cutout ventilation cutout and unit di
16. er an AM or FM signal For example AM Stations with monaural signals will have a simulated stereo effect The LED above the SPATIAL Push button will light when in the Spatial Mode Note The Spatial Enhancement function is for the Tuner 1 only DISPLAY Mono Mode Press the MONO Push button to combine left and right ste reo signals to monaural This is useful when the MR85 Tuner is receiving a very weak Stereo Signal that might be accompanied with a high degree of background noise By switching to MONO Mode most of the background noise will disappear thus making the station more listenable The LED above the MONO Push button will light when in the MONO Mode Note When the tuned to an AM Radio Station the tuner will automatically switch to the MONO Mode Tuner Selector The Tuner Selector selects between the default Tuner 1 and the optional secondary Tuner 2 Module if installed Once the desired tuner is selected the Front Panel Controls in cluding Station Selection and Preset Assignment may be performed The Number LED above the TUNER Push button will light indicating when Tuner has been se lected and the Number 2 LED above the TUNER Push but ton will light when Tuner 2 Module is selected Note If the optional secondary Tuner 2 Module is not installed the TUNER Selector will stay on the TUNER 1 selection AM FM Band Selector Select the AM or FM Broadcast Band by pressing the AM FM push button Note When the Fr
17. from your McIntosh Dealer With the addition of this second tuner module you can be listening to two different radio stations simultaneously This allows for such capabilities as listening to one station while recording a different station or listening to one station while another station is being listened to in a second room 4 Several different types of FM antennas or cable reception can be used with the MRSS A A flexible indoor dipole antenna makes a convenient antenna for high signal strength areas and may be effective in buildings without metal siding or insulation B An existing outdoor directional VHF TV FM or FM Antenna with a rotor can be connected and will provide the best reception Consult your McIntosh Dealer for assistance C A signal from your local cable company can also be connected Consult your cable company for installation assistance 5 FM Antenna connections to the MRSS require either RG6 or RGS59U coaxial cable Introduction and Performance Features Connector Information RAAI Connector Connect the shield and two leads of a shielded 2 conductor cable to the supplied 5 Pin Terminal Connector Plug Refer to the connection information on the top cover of the RAAIL Black 5 PinTerminal Connector 1 N C 4 Black Wire 2 N C 5 Green Wire Shield 3 Red Wire 7 Pin DIN Connector 1 Red Wire 5 N C 2 Black Wire 6 Jumper from Pin 7 1 3 N C 7 Green Wire Shield 2 4 N C and Jumper to Pin 6 2
18. mensions are shown Always provide adequate ventilation for your MR85 Cool operation ensures the long est possible oper ating life for any electronic instru ment Do not in stall the MR85 directly above a MRSS Front Panel heat generating Custom Cabinet Cutout component such as a high powered amplifier If all the components are installed in a single cabinet a quiet running ven Installation 1 inch 2 54 cm on each side of the AM FM Tuner so that airflow is not obstructed Allow 20 inches 50 8 cm depth behind the front panel Allow 1 inch 2 54 cm in front of the mounting panel for knob clearance Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting shelf according to the di mensions in the drawing 17 1 16 43 34cm 4 7 8 12 38cm Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting tilation fan can be Cabinet a definite asset in Front 1 maintaining all the Panel 1 system compo nents at the coolest possible operating tem perature A custom cabi net installation should provide the Support MRS5 Side View in Custom Cabinet mum spacing di mensions for cool operation Allow at least 2 inches 5 08 cm above the top 2 inches MRSS Bottom View 5 08cm below in Custom Cabinet the bottom and dd eT Shelf following mini j SH Cutout Opening for Ventilation a Chassis 4 Spacers 2 54cm 14 35 56cm a he 38 26cm 35 56cm Cutout Opening for Ventilation Ic MR
19. nt of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AV S RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR The exclamation point within an equi lateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servic ing instructions in the literature ac companying the appliance NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL To prevent the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or l ay 12 13 14 15 16 17 back No user serviceable parts inside Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped
20. old the 5 Rotate the PRESET Knob clockwise until the A ap DISPLAY Push button po Seconds pears to the right of the J Refer to figure 9 Figure 9 6 Rotate the PRESET Knob clockwise again until the A appears to the right of the JA 7 Rotate the TUNING Knob clockwise to scroll through the alphabet until the character Z appears Refer to figure 10 Figure 10 8 Rotate the PRESET Knob clockwise again until the A appears to the right of the JAZ 9 Repeat step 7 and refer to figure 11 Figure 11 15 Tuner 1 Preset Stations AM Station Presets Preset Frequenc Call No q y Letters FM Station Presets Preset Fraatene Call No q y Letters Preset Station Lists Tuner 2 Optional Module Preset Stations AM Station Presets Preset EE Call No q y Letters FM Station Presets Preset dune Call No q y Letters Information about the Optional TM1 Tuner Module Cable for connection of the RAAI to the MR85 AM Antenna 2 Jack Hook up cables for the McIntosh TM1 AM FM Tuner Module McIntosh RAAI Remote AM Antenna High Performance McIntosh AM FM Tuner Module Benefits of Adding the Second Mcintosh AM FM TM1 Tuner Module Adds the functionality of a second McIntosh Quality Tuner to your MR85 for a modest additional investment Listen to one Radio Station while recording another Add Multiroom enjoyment listen to two different Radio Stations in
21. ont Panel Alphanumeric Display is displaying the radio station frequency default the letters AM or FM will appear to the right of the tuned stations frequency to indicate the broadcast band SEEK A and V Press and release the Front Panel SEEK A Up and V Down Push button s to move from one station to the next Press and hold the SEEK Push button to move continuously up or down the broadcast band Automute Function When manually tuning through the band the outputs will unmute only when a strong radio station is sensed and re ceived Sometimes it is desirable to search for a very weak station and the AUTOMUTE Function can be switched OFF This will allow all stations to be heard as well as noise and interference normally found in between stations The LED above the AUTOMUTE Push button will light when the Automute Function is active Note The AUTOMUTE Function can only be switched OFF when manually tuning to a station using the TUNING Knob When using SEEK A Up and Y Down Push button s the AUTOMUTE Function will always be engaged Output Level Control Rear Panel There are both FIXED OUTPUTS and VARIABLE OUT PUTS on the MR85 Rear Panel for Tuner 1 and optional secondary Tuner 2 Module For most applications the vol ume level at the FIXED OUTPUTS will match other sources connected to the McIntosh Control Center or Preamplifier If the volume level from the tuner is higher than from other sources the VARIABLE
22. rs Street Binghamton New York 13903 Phone 607 723 3515 Fax 607 723 1917 Copyright 2001 2004 by McIntosh Laboratory Inc Table of Contents D AL SUC MOMS A es 2 Thank You and Please Take a Moment 2 Technical Assistance and Customer Service 000008 2 Table of Contents and Important Information 2 Connector PTO ACO 1 TRENNEN EEE TOTEN ne 5 Introduction and Performance Features 5 Dimensions 6 DS al Ws d MR85 Rear Panel and RAA1 Top Panel Connections 8 How to CONN EL nennen 9 How to Connect with Optional Tuner Module 10 Front Panel Controls Displays P sh Buttons and SWAN ns 11 How to Operate ss 12 How to Assign Preset Stations and Custom Names 14 Preset Station Lists 2522 16 Information about the Optional TMI Tuner Module 17 D D CO AIO ee 18 PACS SIC On seen een een 19 Important Information 1 The following Connecting Cable is available from the McIntosh Parts Department Data and Power Control Cable Part No 170 202 Six foot 2 conductor shielded with two 1 8 inch stereo mini phone plugs RAAI AM Antenna Connecting Cable Part No 171 371 Thirty foot 2 conductor shielded with 7 pin DIN Plug and 5 pin Terminal Plug 2 For additional connection information refer to the owner s manual s for any component s connected to the MRSS 3 The MRSS Tuner has the provision for adding an optional second TMI Tuner Module and is available
23. tosh Multizone Con to the TUNER DATA PORT of a McIntosh Multizone troller Control Center Note An optional connection would be to use the TUNER Note Remote Control operation of the Tuner is made 2 VARIABLE OUTPUTS possible with a Data Cables connected between the 6 Connect the FM Antenna s or Cable from the Cable MRSS and a McIntosh Control Center or Company to the MR85 Tuner 75Q Ohm FM Preamplifier If the MRSS Tuner is connected to a non McIntosh Preamplifier remote control operation is still possible with an appropriate interface and McIntosh Remote Control Contact your McIntosh Dealer for additional details 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 Controller 3 Connect a power control cable from the POWER CON TROL IN jack to the POWER CONTROL OUT of a McIntosh Multizone Control McIntosh Multizone Controller ler 4 Connect an audio cable from the TUNER 1 FIXED OUT ys Em RUE wen PUTS to the TUNER INPUTS u un man um ven Q 0 mu un ann CE en QE nus mu um IT ve ANTenna connector for both Tuner 1 and 2 Note If the same FM Antenna or Cable from the Cable Company is used for both Tuner I and 2 a suitable coaxial splitter must be utilized 7 Connect with the supplied cables from the 5 Pin Socket of the McIntosh RAA Remote AM Antenna to the MRSS Tuner RAAI AM ANTenna DIN Sockets for both Tuner 1 and 2 8 Plug the MR85 AC Po
24. udio between ra station naming dio stations when manually tuning Adds Spatial Audio Selects which tuner Automatically tunes Turns the Enhancement to the module is controllable up or down the AM MR85 On received sound from the front panel or FM broadcast and Off and displayed band 11 Me 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 MRSS 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 MRSS ON and OFF When the Power Control Cable is connected to a McIntosh Control Center A V Multizone System Controller or Preamplifier the MR85 Tuner will automatically switch ON and OFF The McIntosh MRSS is an advanced design AM FM Tuner with many desirable performance features to enhance your enjoyment of radio broadcasts There are three modes of tuning to an AM FM Broadcast Station There is Manual Tuning using the TUNING Knob Seek Mode Station Se lection using the SEEK A Up and V Down Push button s and Preset Station Selection using the PRESET Selection Knob Note When the MRSS AM FM Tuner is connected to a McIntosh Control Center A
25. uously Rotate the TUNING Knob counterclockwise in the same manner to tune down in frequency When a station is selected the Front Panel Display will indicate from left to right a Preset Number if that station has been assigned a Preset the FM Station Frequency the received Stations Signal Strength from 1 to 9 and a dot located to the right of the Signal Strength Digit if the station is broadcasting stereo Note FM band indications are in Megahertz In the US and Canada they change frequency in 200kHz steps The second digit to the right of the dot which displays a 0 is used for FM stations in Europe where stations change in SOkHz steps In Europe and Japan the AM display changes in 9kHz steps NIntosh 1087 MA w Figure 1 12 How to Operate Enter Mode The ENTER Push button is used to enter into memory de sired 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 Display Modes Press the DISPLAY Push button and rotate the PRESET Knob to adjust the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display Brightness from 0 Off to 31 Bright refer to figure 3 at Figure 3 Note For Custom Naming Station Presets with the name of your choice refer to page 15 Spatial Enhancement Press the Spatial push button to add Audio Enhancement to eith
26. ve the ENTER push button 10 Rotate the PRESET Knob clockwise again until will light the A appears to the right of the JAZZ 2 Select Station Preset Number 1 by rotating the PRE 11 Rotate the TUNING Knob clockwise to scroll SET Knob clockwise or counterclockwise through the alphabet until no character appears 3 Push the DISPLAY Push button and the Front Panel 12 Rotate the PRESET Knob clockwise again until Display of the Station Frequency default will be re the A appears to the right of the JAZZ placed by 1 a blank space and then a flashing A 13 Rotate the TUNING Knob clockwise to scroll Refer to figure 7 through the alphabet and numbers until the 7 digit appears Refer to figure 12 Figure 7 Note The number 1 is the assigned Preset Number Figure 12 followed by the first of eight possible characters of the new Assigned Preset Name 14 Press and release the front panel ENTER push but 4 Rotate the TUNING Knob clockwise to scroll through ton a second time to store the newly assigned Pre the alphabet until the character J appears Refer to figure 8 set Name into memory the LED above the EN TER push button will turn Off and the assigned Preset Name will appear on the Front Panel Dis play Note If a Preset has been Custom Named it is possible to restore the default Station meee Frequency Display if desired Press the ENTER ae Push button once then press and h
27. wer Cord into an AC Outlet ae 6 aire f DC EE ec EL ELLE e A wur lt i a _ ie CPE of a McIntosh Multizone Con ESS RER RE RE trol Center EE Ge 9 STE eo da Note An optional connection Zu ce eae Te wir sa aa Belnlosh cris av wnnrour ren rg UT er TE ju in i Tr Mlnlowh EUR et parse ON HI A5 T would be to use the TUNER I VARIABLE OUTPUTS 5 Connect an audio cable from the TUNER 2 FIXED OUT PUTS to the LOCAL ZONE 1 be ro Car LE zn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o 5 O DE 0 m a ET Te ntoste MPG AMT TUNER To AC Outlet Meintash HE A 1 REMOTE bi ANTES Tintesh RAAT AEMOTE A ARTERAS 10 Front Panel Controls Displays Push Buttons and Switch Enters desired radio Indicates the Preset Indicates the Indicates reception of Turns all stations and custom Memory Location Broadcast Band of a FM Stereo Signal AC Power names into memory the Radio Station On or Off Selects Preset Indicates the Radio Indicates the Tuning Knob for Stations 1s used Station Frequency relative Signal manual tuning of for custom sta Strength of the radio stations tion naming and radio station display bright signal ness Mcintos h ABER ERAS S Selects front panel Selects the Select AM or Selects the display brightness and Mono Mode FM tuning Automute Function display cursor posi of operation bands which mutes the tion during custom a
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