McIntosh MR87 audio tuner
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1. Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MR87 Front View of the 87 17 1 2 44 45cm BOP Ys 8 OOO eo l 8 0 ho gw gu m MeIntosh tuner A 5 3 8 6 13 69cm 15 24cm MEL NT NL Fl 21 2 um al soaron Pink Flowd Mores E CN Side View of the MR87 15 7 8 40 32cm 5 8 1 14 1 2 159cm 36 83cm 0 4 3 16 4 13 16 0 12 22 Rear View of the MR87 17 Hance 13 16 LJ 2 06cm 2 _ 10 9 16 1 15 16 Melntosh Oger 26 83cm 4 92cm MR87 AM FM TUNER McINTOSH LABORATORY INC IAMTON amp 13 14 33 65cm Installation Installation E xa AAAAAA AIA A LZZL The MR87 can be placed upright on a table or shelf standing on its four feet It also can be custom in stalled 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 87 is removed from the custom installation and used free2. Clearing Presets 5 Select the Preset to be re moved by using the Front Panel PRESET MENU Control or by using the PRESET or PRESET M4 Push buttons on the Remote Control 6 Press and hold in the Front Panel STORE Push button until the Front Panel Information Dis play indicates PRESET CLEARED then release the STORE Push button Refer to figure 49 Notes 1 To exit without clearing a Preset 62 8 9060 Figure 45 9009 PRESET The just entered Preset will be assigned Preset Num ber 1 or the Preset number you selected and 1 displayed on the Front Panel Information Display Refer to figure 46 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 Momentarily press and release the Front Panel STORE Push button The Front Panel Informa tion Display will indicate PRESET 1 AVAIL 3 Assign additional Stations by performing steps 1 ABLE which is the first of 20 Preset Numbers to and 2 Figure 46 c LEVEL ated be assigned Refer to figure 44 The Station to be Note When all 20 Presets are assigned and there is from memor y SETUP 1 OUTPUT 2 o entered into memory may also be assigned to a dif another station s to be assigned to a Preset momentarily o ferent Preset Number 2 20 by rotating the PRE pre
3. 25 FM Specifications Tuning Range 87 5MHz 108 0M Hz Europe 87 9MHz 107 9MHz USA 76MHz 90MHz Japan Antenna Input 75 Ohms Type F Coax connector Useable Sensitivity 2 2uV 18 1d Bf 50d B Quieting Sensitivity I 5uV 14 8dBf Signal To Noise Ratio Mono 70dB Stereo 68dB Frequency Response 1dB 20 to 15 000Hz Harmonic Distortion Mono 0 4 Stereo 0 8 Channel Selectivity 60dB Adjacent Channel 66dB Alternate Channel Stereo Separation 38dB 26 AM Specifications Tuning Range 522kHz 1602kHz Europe 530kHz 1710kHz USA 522kHz 1611kHz Japan Antenna Input RAA2 supplied Type RJ45 connector Sensitivity 350uV m Signal To Noise Ratio 50 Frequency Response OdB 6dB 50Hz to 3 000Hz Harmonic Distortion 0 5 Selectivity 45dB Adjacent Channel General Specifications Pp X Q 8 Rated Output 1Vms Unbalanced 2Vms Balanced Output Impedance 100 ohms Unbalanced or Balanced Digital Output Optical I5dbm to 21dbm PCM Coaxial 0 5 Vp p 75 ohm PCM Sampling Frequency 48kHz PCM AM Antenna Input Balanced RJ45 connector for use only with supplied McIntosh RAA2 Remote AM Antenna Specifications RAA2 Remote AM Antenna Overall Dimensions Width 1 6 inches 15 24cm Height 1 2 1 2 inches 6 35cm Depth is 1 1 2 inches 3
4. needed please call or write Customer Service Depart 4 400159 10 32 x 3 4 screw ment of McIntosh Laboratory Refer to page 4 Please 4 404080 10 Flat washer see the Part List for the correct part numbers TOP PAD ee UNIT WITH 4 FEET ON BOTTOM COVER FOAM PLUG PLASTIC FOOT 4 10 32 3 4 lt gt SCREW WITH END CAPS 4 SHIPPING INSIDE IMPORTANT Read Above 1 CARTON 27 McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 www mcintoshlabs com The continuous improvement of its products 1s the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice Printed in the U S A McIntosh Part No 04117200
5. tion Preset or by using the Remote Control PRESET gt or PRESET 1 Push buttons Direct access 15 also possible by pressing the PRESET Push button fol lowed by entering the number of Preset using the 0 9 numeric Push buttons on the Remote Control Stereo Mono Mode The MR87 Tuner automatically switches between Ste reo and Monaural FM Broadcasts When a Stereo FM Broadcast 1s received the ST LED behind the dial glass will illuminate and the Front Panel Information Display indicates the Stereo Mode by the letters ST To change the reception mode to MONO press and release the Front Panel MONO Push button to com bine left and right stereo signals to a FM Monophonic signal The LED above the MONO Push button will illuminate Refer to figure 50 PRESET SIGNAL DISPLAY MONO STORE Display of Multipath and Noise The relative signal strength of the received Station indicated as vertical columns on the right side of the Front Panel Information Display 15 only one indication of the signal quality Refer to figure 51 Figure 51 The MR87 Tuner provides two additional displays to better indicate the quality of the received FM Sta tion Signal These displays include Mulitpath and Noise To activate these two displays perform the following 1 Press and release the Front Panel SIGNAL Push button The LED above the SIGNAL Push button will illuminate The Front Panel Information Dis play will indicate Mpath Noise
6. 58 59 and 60 for examples of the Text Information Note Reception of a weak broadcast signal sending out Text Information might result in an interruption of the text information and or incorrect characters displayed If this occurs try re orienting the FM Antenna and or replacing the antenna with an im proved reception model See your McIntosh Dealer for assistance Reset of Microprocessors In the unlikely event the controls of the MR87 stop functioning the micro processors can be reset by performing the following 1 Press and hold in the STANDBY ON Push button for approxi mately five seconds and then release the push button 2 Press the STANDBY ON Push button and the 87 will resume normal operation c BAND 70 m m 40 m o d 9 9 m m ai 571 9 e lt gt VOL GUIDE MODE m e gt lt 79 c 4 n m 4 22 m m 4 BOGE LEL INPUT gt CD2 TUNER PH AUX SERVER DVD REC lt INPUT ee e e R070 Melntosh Figure 61 23 24 Photos CONTROL Mel lh iw MR87 AM FM TUNER McINTOSH LABORATORY INC aum BINGHAMTON NY 13903 D RS232C PORT KH MADE IN USA
7. 87 back On 4 Proceed to the next Setup Menu Item or How to operate the Tuner starts on page 20 Tuner Text Information The MR87 Tuner supports display of text from many FM Radio Stations When available from a FM Sta tion the text information appears on the second line of Front Panel Information Display For additional in formation refer to page 23 The display of the Informa tion can be switched Off by performing the following Notes 1 The Tuner Region needs to be set to USA for displaying of radio stations Text Informa tion 2 The MR87 might not display all of the different Language Character Sets which a FM Broad cast Station might transmit 1 Press the MONO SETUP Push button until the Setup Mode is active Then rotate the PRESET MENU Control to select Setup Menu item SET UP TUNER RADIO TEXT Refer to figure 30 Im TI IEE TF Liter m 1 d jud d bed s ye pe LI II i bel IET Figure 30 2 Rotate the TUNE ADJUST Control to switch Off the text 3 Proceed to How to operate the Tuner on next page The Tuner Region needs to be set to USA for Tuner Text Information Setup Mode to be active How to Operate The McIntosh 87 incorporates an advanced design AM FM Tuner with many desirable performance fea tures to enhance your enjoyment of radio broadcasts Power On Press the STANDBY ON Push button on the Front Panel or th
8. SETUP TUNER TYPE Refer to figure 25 Figure 25 2 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 Tuner Regions c gt a m scu n t The 87 is capable of receiving AM FM Broadcasts in various parts of the world In some countries the broadcasters use slightly different standards and the 87 accommodates these differences Your McIntosh 87 has been factory configured for the broadcast standards your country If for some reason there is need make a change follow the steps below for changing the receiving standards Note Changing the current Tuner Region will result in clearing of all the Station Presets 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 TUNER REGION Refer to figures 26 thru 29 2 Rotate the TUNE ADJUST Control to select one of four choices Setting AM Band FM Band FM Spacing JAPAN 522kHz 1611kHz 76MHz 9 0MHz 100kHz EUR 100 522kHz 1602kHz 87 5MHz 108MHz 100kHz EUR 50 522kHz 1602kHz 87 5MHz 108 2 50kHz Note For additional information contact your McIntosh Dealer 3 Press the MONO SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Mode The MR87 Tuner will now switch OFF to affect the region change just made Press the STANDBY ON Push button to switch the
9. 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 Special FM RF Circuitry The MR87 RF Circuitry receives strong local Sta tion Signals without distortion and receives even the weakest of FM Signals with low noise RAA2 External AM Antenna The RAA2 External AM Antenna allows placement of the AM Antenna for the best reception Preset Stations and Permanent Memory The 87 Tuner stores up to twenty AM and FM Station presets and they are retained in Permanent Memory Flywheel Tuning and Electronic Dial Pointer The Smooth Acting Weighted Tuning mechanism with Glass Dial and Illuminated Electronic Pointer recall the classic McIntosh tuner designs of the 60 s and 70 s while a full complement of RS232 control with metadata support makes the MR87 the go to multi format broadcast audio source for today s whole house systems Balanced Outputs The Balanced Outputs allow connection of the MR87 to a Preamplifier using long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality General Information Cable Information Introduction and Performance Features nn nn 00 15 Digital Audio Outputs There are Coaxial and Optical Digital Outputs for external decoding of the PCM Signal e Multifunction Fluorescent Disp
10. on the second line of the Front Panel Information Display Refer to figure 52 Q ADJUST wv SEEK A BAND STANDBY ON Figure 50 22 Figure 52 Multipath interferance occurs when the MR87 re ceives two or more signals from the Tuned to Broad cast Station The first signal received is the direct signal from the station and any additional signals re ceived occur as a result of a direct signal reflected off of some object such a building or terrain hill moun tain The reflected signal s arrives at the FM An tenna delayed in time do to the longer travel distance incurred This delayed signal results an increase in distortion and a reduction in Stereo Separation As a side note Multipath 15 what produces ghosts on an analog TV Signal for the same reason Refer to figure 53 To reduce or eliminate Multipath reorient the FM Antenna for minimum indication of Multipath even if the Signal Strength indicates less signal Figure 53 Noises received along with the desired FM Broad cast Signal can occur from a variety sources both local and distant If orienting the FM Antenna doesn t either reduce or eliminate the noise an antenna with more gain and directional capability might be re quired Refer to figure 54 Figure 54 How to Operate con t Figure 55 illustrates a received FM Broadcast with both Multipath and Noise 4 E Piece f b Figure 55 2 Press the BAND Front
11. 20 Clear Presets D The MR87 AM FM Tuner has three different Tuning Modes One of the Tuning Modes is Preset Tuning where favorite stations are entered into memory for quick recall Any preset station may be removed from memory at any time There are times when it may be desirable to remove from memory all or some of the preset stations To accomplish this perform the follow ing steps 1 Press the MONO SETUP Push button until the Setup Mode is active Then rotate the PRESET MENU Control to select Setup Menu item SET UP PRESETS Refer to figures 14 thru 17 Figure 14 2 Rotate the TUNE ADJUST Control to select one of four choices NONE default setting No Presets are cleared Tre Figure 17 AM all AM Presets are cleared FM all FM Presets are cleared all AM and FM Presets are cleared Note The Presets are cleared when the Setup Mode is exited 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 Dial Brightness SS SS SS The brightness level of the Dial may be changed from the default setting To change the brightness perform the following steps 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 DIAL BRIGHTNESS 15 Refer to figure 18 Figure 18 2 Rotate the TUNE ADJUST Control to
12. 81cm Power Requirements 100V 50 60Hz 30 watts 110V 50 60Hz 30 watts 120V 50 60Hz 30 watts 220V 50 60Hz 30 watts 230V 50 60Hz 30 watts 240V 50 60Hz 30 watts Standby less than 0 5 watt Note Refer to the rear panel of the 87 for the cor rect voltage Overall Dimensions Width is 17 1 2 inches 44 45cm Height 1s 6 inches 15 24cm including feet Depth is 18 inches 45 72cm including the Front Panel Knobs and Cables Weight 25 5 pounds 11 6 kg net 40 pounds 18 1 kg in shipping carton Shipping Carton Dimensions Width 1 26 1 2 inches 67 3cm Depth is 24 1 4 inches 62 2cm Height is 11 3 4 inches 29 9cm Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for Quantity Part Number Description shipment the equipment must be packed exactly as 1 033838 Shipping carton only shown below It is very important that the four plas 4 033837 End cap tic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment This will ensure the proper equipment location on the 1 033836 Inside carton only bottom pad Failure to do this will result in shipping 1 033725 Inner carton top pad damage 1 034301 Bottom pad Use the original shipping carton and interior parts 2 034446 Foam plug only if they are all in good serviceable condition If a shipping carton or any of the interior part s are 4 017937 Plastic foot
13. McINTOSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NY 13903 0000 MADE IN USA N 120V 50 60Hz DIGITAL BALANCED 30 WATTS OPTICAL COAXIAL R L SERIAL C NUMBER AVI S RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR COAXIAL AND OPTICAL BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS supply analog audio signals to send signals to a Preamplifier Balanced Inputs of other compo or Control Center with a D A dents Converter or a decoder Connect the MR87 power cord to a UNBALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS 75 OHM FM ANT live AC outlet Refer to information supply analog audio signals to Unbal Antenna connects on the back panel of your MR87 to anced Inputs of other components to an external FM determine the correct voltage for Antenna or cable your unit How to Connect Antennas E a l How to Connect Antenna Components 1 Using the supplied shielded cable connect one end FM Antenna into the RAA2 AM Antenna jack and the other end of the same cable into the MR87 Tuner jack labeled RAA2 AM ANT 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 RJ45 connectors on each end shielded CATS CAT5e or CAT6 patch cable 2 Connect a 75 ohm coax cable from a FM Antenna or cable system to the MR87 75 OHM FM ANT Connector Mounting the RAA2 AM Antenna Tune to a station with the weakes
14. is also used for various MRS 7 ON or OFF shown on the Information Display functions in the Setup Mode Standby and resets the microprocessors 14 Setup How to Operate the Tuner Setup Mode MM EE NOE S NA cc Your McIntosh 87 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 87 Tuner at this time unless you wish to make changes to the MR87 factory default settings A Setup Feature 1s provided to customize the oper ating settings using the Front Panel Information Dis play Refer to the MR87 Front Panel Illustration on the opposite page while performing the following steps Note If the MR87 is currently On proceed to step 2 1 Press the STANDBY ON Push button to switch On the MR87 The MR87 will go through a brief startup initialization with the Front Panel Informa tion Display indicating the last tuned station Note The first time the MR67 is switched On the Tuner will default to the FM Band and is tuned to 87 5MHz 2 Press the MONO SETUP Push button until the Front Panel Information Display indicates McIn tosh MR87V firmware version refer to figure 1 The firmware version numbers identify the type of operational functioning of the MR87 Tuner At this time the LEDs above the STOR
15. select the desired brightness The range of adjustment is from 0 to 20 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 Information Display Brightness The brightness level of the Front Panel Information Display may be changed from the default setting To change the brightness perform the following steps 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 DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS 3 Refer to figure 19 Figure 19 2 Rotate the TUNE ADJUST Control to select the desired brightness The range of adjustment is from 1 to 4 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 Information Display Auto Fade The Front Panel Information Display Auto Fade Feature may be activated by performing the following steps 1 Press the MONO SETUP Push button until the 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 2 Rotate the TUNE ADJUST Control to select ON Approximately 17 seconds after there 1s no change to the operating function Front Panel or Remote Con trol the Front Panel Infomation Display will blank out unti
16. standing The required panel cutout ventila tion cutout and unit dimensions are shown Always provide adequate ventilation for your 87 Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument Do not install the MR87 directly above a heat generating component such as a high powered amplifier If all the components are installed in a single cabinet a quiet running ventilation fan can be a definite asset in maintaining all the system components at the coolest possible operating temperature When the 87 is placed free standing on a flat surface allow at least 2 inches 5 08cm above the top 2 inches 5 08cm below the bottom and 2 inches 5 08cm on each side of the Tuner so airflow is not obstructed Allow 19 1 2 inches 49 53cm depth behind the front panel Allow 1 7 16 inch 3 66cm in front of the mounting panel for knob clearance A custom cabinet installation should provide the minimum spacing dimensions for cool operation Al low at least 2 inches 5 08cm above the top 2 inches 5 08cm below the bottom and 2 inches 5 08cm on each side of the Tuner so airflow is not obstructed The Custom Cabinet should be open backed and at least 12 inches 30 48cm away from any surface such as a wall Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing Allow 1 7 16 inch 3 66cm in front of the mounting panel for knob clearance MRS7 Front Panel
17. 7 723 3515 Fax 607 723 1917 General Information 1 For additional connection information refer to the owner s manual s for any component s connected to the MR87 AM FM Tuner 2 The AC Power going to the MR87 and any other McIntosh Component s should not be applied until all the system components are connected together Failure to do so could result in malfunc tioning of some or all of the system s normal opera tions When the 87 and other McIntosh Com ponents are in their Standby Power Off Mode the Microprocessor s Circuitry inside each component is active and communication is occurring between them 3 The Balanced and Unbalanced Outputs may be used simultaneously 4 The Remote Control Supplied with the MR87 Tuner 15 capable of operating other components For additional information go to www mcintoshlabs com 5 When discarding the unit comply with local rules or regulations Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning bat tery disposal 7 For additional information on the MR87 and other McIntosh Products please visit the McIntosh Web Site at www mcintosh labs com Connector and Cable Information XLR Connectors Below 15 the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Output Connectors on the MR87 Refer to the dia grams for connections PIN 1 Shield Ground PIN 2 Signal PIN 3 Signal PIN 3 Power C
18. CING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL 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 replacement 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 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manu facturer or sold with the appa ratus When a cart 1s 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 person nel Servicing 1s required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 15 16 12 18 19 To prevent the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside 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 be
19. Custom Cabinet Cutout MR87 Side View in Custom Cabinet MR87 Bottom View in Custom Cabinet 43 34cm 17 1 16 oum 4 7 8 115241 12 38cm Cabinet Front Panel Cabinet Panel Front c Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting Custom Cabinet has an open back and at least 12 30 48cm away from any surface such as a wall Note Center the cutout Horizontally on the unit For purposes of clarity the above illustration is not drawn to scale 2 86cm Chassis Spacers _ 11 27 94 15 19 38 1cm 38 1cm Cutout Opening for Ventilation 12 5 16 31 27 5232 connector for communica tions with an external control device POWER CONTROL IN receives signals DATA IN receives Connect to the RAA2 AM from a McIntosh component 5 15 Volts operating data from a ANT connector on MR87 ON 0 Volts OFF McIntosh Preamplifier using the supplied cable POWER CONTROL OUT sends out 12 or Control Center Volts ON signal to another McIntosh Component when the 87 is On Rear Panel and RAA2 Connections Used for upgrad IR INput for AM ANT Antenna con ing the MR87 connecting an IR nector allows a McIntosh Firmware Receiver RAA2 Remote Antenna to be connected N 0 RAA2 NS B MR87 AM FM TUNER Tm
20. E EXIT Push button will be illuminated 3 Rotate the MENU PRESET Control and notice the Setup Mode goes forward through fourteen different possible adjustment selections and two informational displays 4 To exit from the Setup Mode press the MONO SETUP Push button The LED above the STORE EXIT Push button will extinguish and the Front Panel Display will revert back to its normal dis play Refer to figure 2 Figure 2 Default Settings The Default Settings Chart below indicates the Func tion Name Default Setting and the Page Number for additional information Function Name Setting Page no FM Scan Sensitivity Stereo Blend 1 3 ff n Deemphasis m Clear Presets Dial Brightness Display Brightness 3 Display Auto Fade Remote IR Sensor Disable Norm Remote Power IR Remote Codes 16 6 6 17 17 17 17 amp 8 8 8 1 1 1 1 1 Comm Port Baud Rate 115 200 Tuner Tuner Region Tuner Radio Text In order to change the Tuner Radio Text Setup Set ting the Tuner Region needs to be set to USA and active Refer to Tuner Region on page 19 AM Scan Sensitivity Binz UU XXe eel Depending on reception conditions the received AM Station Signals can vary from totally listenable to just barely listenable The MR87 AM Tuner Circuitry incorporates a Variable Sensitivity Control allowing you to determine the listening quality of AM Stations it will st
21. ET MENU Control to select Setup Menu item SCAN SENSITIVITY Refer to figure 3 2 Rotate the TUNE ADJUST Control clockwise to increase the Scan Sensitivity more stations received however some might not be listenable refer to figure 4 Rotate the TUNE ADJUST Control counter clockwise to decrease the Scan Sensitivity less Distance from the radio station radio station power out put placement and type of the FM Antenna multipath interference and atmospheric conditions 16 stations received most will be listenable refer to figure 5 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 Stereo Blend The MR 7 allows changes in the amount of Stereo Separation via the Stereo Blend Function When receiving weak FM Stereo Broadcasts any background noises can be reduced by blending some of the left and right channel information together while still maintaining The Stereo Effect To change from the Normal Setting perform the following steps 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 STEREO BLEND NORMAL Refer to figure 9 2 Rotate the TUNE ADJUST Control to select LESS NOISE for a reduction in background noise or select MORE SEPARATION with a possible increase in ba
22. McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 www mcintoshlabs com MR87 AM FM Tuner Owner s Manual 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 en closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons SYN BW NY e 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 instruc tions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appa ratus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar ized 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 10 11 12 13 14 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 5 RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVI
23. NC f Y BINGHAMTON NY 13903 O MADE IN USA ee OUT 120V N 50 60Hz 30 WATTS DIGITAL UNBAL BALANCED OPTICAL COAXIAL i O AN CAUTION HQ prO NUMBER SS AV S RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR OUTPUTS ja Connect to AC Outlet 11 Press to go down through the stored Tuner Presets Press to Seek down the dial to find the next station Press for manual tuning down the dial on AM FM Press to activate the signal Display Mode Press to direct select the AM or FM Tuning Bands Press to direct access a stored preset and the AM FM Sta tion Frequency Press to Power the MR87 ON or OFF Remote Control Push Buttons Press to select the AM or FM Tuning Bands Press to go up through the stored Tuner Presets Press to Seek up the dial to find the next station Press for manual tuning up the Press to complete the desired direct entry function Press to select the various information from the Radio Station Used to activate the Preset Direct Access Mode MeIntosh Note Push buttons whose function is not identified above are for use with other McIntosh Products 12 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 th
24. Note To reset the Remote Control to normal codes perform steps A and B then enter 3 2 4 2 and 6 for step C 4 Press the MONO SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Mode Press the BAND Push button on the Remote Control to verify proper operation 5 Proceed to the next Setup Menu Item or How to operate the Tuner starts on page 20 Comm Port Baud Rate E CA EGENT The MR87 may be remotely controlled from other equipment connected to the Rear Panel RS232C con nector The speed at which the MR87 communicates with other equipment is adjustable from 9 600 bits per second to 115 200 bits per second To change from the default speed of 115 200 bits per second perform the following steps Setup con t 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 NO Rotate the TUNE ADJUST Control to select the desired speed 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 5 uui e c mm c zen The 87 Tuner Type may be checked by performing the following 1 Press the MONO SETUP Push button until the Setup Mode is active Then rotate the PRESET MENU Control to select Setup Menu item
25. Panel Push button to select AM The Front Panel Information Display will indicate Signa on the second line of the Front Panel Information Display Refer to figure 56 Figure 56 Tune to the weakest AM Station in your area and then orienting and or change the placement of the supplied RAA2 AM Antenna for maximum signal and mini mum noise and distortion Reception of FM and AM Broadcasts 1s largely determined by local conditions For additional assis tance contact your McIntosh Dealer as they are very familiar with reception conditions in your area 3 Press the SIGNAL Front Panel Push button to return the Front Panel Information Display to the previous display Text Information The MR87 Tuner supports display of text from many FM radio Stations When available from a FM Broad cast Station the text information appears on the sec ond line of the Front Panel Information Display It may also scroll from right to left this 1s for information not possible to display completely at the same time This information may include some or all of the following A Station Call Letters and or Frequency B Type of Program and or music format C Name of the Artist D Name of the Song The Type of Program and or music format may be recalled at any time by pressing the DISPLAY Push button on the Front Panel or by pressing the DISPlay Push button on the Remote Control Refer to figure 61 Also refer to figures 57
26. ckground noise over the NORMAL Setting Refer to figures 10 and 11 uus m mama Figure 11 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 Deemphasis The FM Transmission Standard uses Preemphasis boosting the volume level of the high frequencies of the audio signal before transmssion Inside the tuner Deemphasis cutting the volume level of the high frequencies is used to return the audio signal to the correct high frequency volume levels The use of Pre emphasis and Deemphasis helps to reduce losses and noises during the transmission receive process There are two different settings for Preemphasis Deempha sis used today one is 75uS microseconds and other is 50uS Your Tuner was set to the standard used in your Country For additional information contact your McIntosh Dealer or FM Broadcasters in your area for the correct setting To change Deemphasis Setting perform the following steps 1 Press the MONO SETUP Push button until the Setup Mode is active Then rotate the PRESET MENU Control to select Setup Menu item SET UP DEEMPHASIS uS Refer to figures 12 and 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
27. e Power Push button on the Remote Control Refer to figures 40 and 48 The MR87 will go through a brief startup initialization with the Front Panel Information Display indicating the last Station Note The first time the MR67 is switched On the Tuner will default to the FM Band Band Selection Press the BAND Push button on the Front Panel or Remote Control to select either AM or FM There are LEDs located in the MR87 Dial Glass Window to indicate which Band 15 active There 1s also a LED to indicate when a received radio broadcast 1s a Stereo Radio Signal Several seconds after the AM or FM Band is selected the Front Panel Information Display will change to indicate the frequency the tuner is cur PRESET SIGNAL DISPLAY MONO STORE 5 losg Money rently tuned to Refer to figure 40 Note The Japanese FM Tuning Range is from 76MHz to 90M Hz The 87 available in Japan has different FM Frequency Dial Glass Scale refer to figure 40a Figure 40a Tuning Broadcasts There are three Tuning methods for selection of AM or FM Broadcasts as follows 1 MANUAL Allows Manual Tuning of available AM and FM broadcasts 2 SEEK Automatic Tuning of available AM and FM broadcasts 3 PRESET Selection of AM and FM broadcasts entered into memory ADJUST DU IER i a ll SEEK A BAND STANDBY ON Figure 40 20 Manual Tuning Rotate the TUNE ADJUST Knob counter clockwise or c
28. e 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 UpA or Down Push button to move from station to station AM or FM Automatic Tuning Use the BAND Push button to select AM or FM Press the SEEK down or up the dial Push button to move to the next station AM or FM Preset Tuning Use the BAND Push button to select AM or FM Press the PRESET M4 down or up the dial Push button and MR87 will stop on the next Station in Preset Memory Note For information on entering a Station into memory refer to pages 20 thru 22 Direct Preset Access To access the desired Station previously assigned to a Preset stored in memory perform the following 1 Press the BAND Push button to select AM or FM desired Preset 2 Press the PRESET Push button 3 Using the 0 through 9 numeric Push buttons enter the Preset Number Note When selecting a Preset 1 through 9 and there are more than ten Presets entered into memory for the given Band AM or FM there is two second delay before the MR67 will go to the single digit Preset Direct Station Access To access a desired Station perform the following 1 Press the BAND Push button to select AM or FM desired Preset 2 Using the 0 through 9 numeric Push buttons enter the Frequency Number of the Station for AM or FM Note When en
29. edication 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 pos sible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh Please Take A Moment BETRUG NUNC ONIS 4 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 additional help concerning a suspected problem you can receive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 Phone 607 723 3512 Fax 607 724 0549 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 60
30. en dropped 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 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Connect mains power supply cord only to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable sys tem is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charge Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI 70 provides information with reguards to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an an tenna discharge unit and size of ground conduc tors location of antenna discharge unit connec tion to ground electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA GROUND lt EAD IN WIRE CLAMP DISCHARGE UNIT 44 NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMPS l
31. l an operating function 1 accessed 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 Remote IR Sensor M s When an external IR Sensor is connected to MR87 and located in the same room as the tuner it is advis able to disable the built in IR Sensor located on the Front Panel Disable the sensor by performing the following steps 1 Press the MONO SETUP Push button until the Setup Mode is active Then rotate the PRESET MENU Control to select Setup Menu item SET UP REMOTE IR SENSOR Refer to figure 21 m by i E cri MZ Db En ama d a HH IH um Figure 21 2 Rotate the TUNE ADJUST Control to select OFF 3 Proceed to the next Setup Menu Item or press the MONO SETUP Push button to exit the Setup 18 Mode How to operate the Tuner starts on page 20 Remote Control Power Command B a aa In a typical audio system the MR87 switches On and Off with the McIntosh Preamplifier or A V Control Center when a Power Control Connection is made between the units When the MR87 is used alone it can be switched On or Off using the Push button on the MR87 Remote Control To activate the Remote Control On Off feature perform the following steps 1 Press the MONO SETUP Push button
32. lay The Front Panel Display indicates various setup and tuner functions Information Service The MR87 will indicate various text information such as Station Call Sign Music Genre Artist Name and song Title when transmitted by the Radio Station Remote Control with External Sensor Input The Remote Control provides control of the MR87 op erating functions and other McIntosh Source Compo nents Enjoy your McIntosh System from other rooms in your home by connecting external sensors Power Control Output and Trigger Assignment A Power Control connection for convenient Turn On of McIntosh Power Components and Accessories 15 included e Special Power Supply Fully regulated Power Supplies and a special R Core Power Transformer ensure stable noise free operation even though the power line varies Gold Plated Connectors The 87 Digital and Analog Audio Connectors are gold plated for superior corrosion resistance and high electrical conductivity Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination The even Illumination of the Front Panel is accom plished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emit ting Diodes LEDs Glass Front Panel and Super Mirror Chassis Finish The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel and the Stainless Steel Chassis with Super Mirror Finish ensures the pristine beauty of the 87 will be retained for many years
33. lockwise to the desired AM or FM broadcast The Electronic Dial Pointer and Dial Glass Graduations will indicate the approximate Station Frequency The Front Panel Information Display will indicate the exact Broadcast Frequency and when the FM Station is transmitting in Stereo On the right side of the Front Panel Information Display the vertical columns indi cate the relative signal strength of the received Station Refer to figures 41 and 42 Seek Tuning The SEEK Tuning Mode Automatic Tuning searches the AM or FM Broadcast Bands for available Stations To use the SEEK Tuning Mode press and release the SEEK UpA DownW Push buttons on the Front Panel to go up or down the dial or use the SEEK down or SEEK up the dial Push buttons on the Re mote Control Refer to Figures 40 and 48 The MR87 Tuner will automatically stop on the next Station Note If the signal strength of a Station is very weak SEEK Tuning will not stop Preset Tuning The 87 allows for presetting 20 AM and 20 FM stations into memory for rapid recall without having 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 Dis play will indicate NO PRESETS STORED Refer to figure 43 formation Display indicates PRESET STORED then release the STORE Push button Refer to figure 45
34. nd 5 Power Control Connections 1 Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier or Control Center appropriate Jack Tuner Trig ger 4 Power Control or Trigger to the POWER CONTROL IN Jack on the McIntosh 87 Tuner 2 Optionally connect a Control Cable from the MR87 Tuner POWER CONTROL OUT jack to the next McIntosh Source Component Power Control In Jack Data Control Connections 3 Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier or Control Center to the appropriate Data Port Out Jack Tuner 4 to the McIntosh MR87 Tuner DATA IN Jack Sensor Connections 4 Optionally connect an appropriate IR Sensor to the McIntosh MR87 Tuner IR IN Jack 10 Digital Audio Connections 5 Optionally connect a Cable from the McIntosh 87 Tuner OPTICAL or COAXIAL to the ap propriate Optical or Coaxial Input Tuner 9 on the Preamplifier or A V Control Center Note Coaxial connections may be used instead of the Optical Connections 6 Optionally connect a Cable from the McIntosh MR87 Tuner remaining DIGITAL Output to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial Input on another Preamplifier or A V Control Center Analog Audio Connections 7 Connect Balanced Cables from the McIntosh MR 87 Tuner BALANCED OUTPUT Connec tors to the appropriate Tuner Balanced Audio In 2 Preamplifier or A V Control Center Balanced Input Connectors 8 Optionally connect an Audio Cable from the MRS 7 Tuner UNBALanced OUTPUT Jacks to the app
35. ontrol Connectors The MR87 Power Control Input Output Jacks receive send Power On Off Signals when connected to other McIntosh Components A 1 8 inch stereo mini phone plug is used for connection to the Power Control Input Output on the 87 Note The Data and Power Control Connecting Cable is available from the McIntosh Parts Department Data and Power Control Cable Part No 170 202 Six foot shielded 2 conductor with 1 8 inch stereo mini phone plugs on each end Power Control N C Ground Data and IR Input Port Connectors The 87 Data In Port receives Remote Control Signals A 1 8 Data inch stereo mini phone plug is Signal used for connection The IR Port N C also use a 1 8 inch stereo mini Data phone plug and allow the connec tion of other brand IR Receivers to the MR87 IR Data Control N C Ground RAA2 Connectors Pin No Wire Color White Orange Orange White Green Blue White Blue Green White Brown Brown Cable outer shield Pin 8 Pin 1 Pin 1 Cabl outer shield Pin 8 oo Note The RAA2 Connecting Cable is available from the McIntosh Parts Department RAA2 Antenna Cable Part No 171844 Twenty foot shielded 8 conductor with a shielded RJ45 connector on each end Introduction puaumm The MR87 AM FM Tuner is an elegant instrument for superb reception from Radio Stations
36. op on during the Scanning Mode To accom plish this perform the following steps 1 Press the MONO SETUP Push button until the Setup Mode is active Then rotate the PRESET MENU Control to select Setup Menu item SCAN SENSITIVITY Refer to figure 3 2 Rotate the TUNE ADJUST Control clockwise to increase the Scan Sensitivity more stations received however some might not be listenable or it will stop scanning on just interference refer to figure 4 Rotate the TUNE ADJUST Control counter clockwise to decrease the Scan Sensitivity less stations received most will be listenable refer to figure 5 Figure 5 Distance from the radio station radio station power output sources of interference placement of the AM Antenna atmospheric conditions and the time of day AM vs PM 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 Depending on reception conditions the received FM Station Signals can vary from totally listenable to just barely listenable The MR87 FM Tuner Circuitry incorporates a Variable Sensitivity Control allowing you to determine the listening quality of FM Stations it will stop on during the Scanning Mode To accom plish this perform the following steps 1 Press the MONO SETUP Push button until the Setup Mode is active Then rotate the PRES
37. ropriate Tuner Stereo Audio In 4 Preampli fier or A V Control Center Balanced Input Jacks Note Preamplifiers require either a Balanced or Unbalanced audio connection A V Control Centers usually require unbalanced connec tions for proper operation of Zone B and the record output with Balanced connections as optional AC Power Cords Connections 9 Connect the McIntosh 87 Tuner AC Power Cord to a live AC outlet How to Connect the MR87 Control Center D D 1 2 IN 2 USB Y G Cb B O00 OOO HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 HDMI IN 3 HDMI IN 4 HDMI IN 5 ZA HDMI OUT RS232 Cr R Q IN OUT ZA S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT GE COMPONENT VIDEO A OUTPUTS E L 8 OO Sr D dug e dg SHOCK FR SUB SR SBR O AUX2 AUX1 MICROPHONE DIGITAL AUDIO IN ETORT ET PS COOOL 00099 0000 7 BALANCED AUDIO IN 1 AES 5 EBU ZONEB SUB 3 2 2 120V u 50 60Hz Y 65 WATTS r N bd O DIGITAL AUDIO IN 1 ZA 626 GND ZONEA ZONEB O O 5 5 lo zi T ka Q i L R BALANCED AUDIO IN 2 STEREO AUDIO IN SENSORS IRIN DATA OUTPUTS TRIGGER TRIGGER CONTROL MEER COMTECE u cS SERVICE MR87 AM FM TUNER RS232C PORT McINTOSH LABORATORY I
38. ss the STORE Push button The second press the Front m EB ED SET MENU Controldo sslectilie desired Preset line of the display will indicate the current sta Panel EXIT EB EP Kanber tion stored in Preset Number 1 Either enter STORE Push the new station into Preset Number 1 or use button m ED ED the PRESET Control to select another Preset 2 If you wish to re qu mD Number Refer to figure 47 place an already TUNER PHAUX assigned Sta e Notes I Presets are automatically assigned in or der from I to 20 unless a different Preset Number is selected 2 To exit without entering a new Preset into memory momentarily press the Front Panel EXIT STORE Push button 2 To enter a Station into memory press and hold in the STORE Push button until the Front Panel In 4 To verify the Preset s just entered into memory rotate the Front Panel PRESET MENU Control or use the PRESET or PRESET 4 Push buttons on the Remote Control tion Preset with another radio Station it is not necessary to clear the Preset first just enter Figure 49 ood MeIntosh Figure 48 21 How to Operate con t in the new Station for that Preset The new Station will automatically replace the previ ously 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 Sta
39. t _ POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H Table of Contents 2 3 Table of Contents 3 Thank You and Please Take Moment 3 Technical 3 Customer Service and General Information 4 Connector and Cable Information 4 EnttOQdUCtlOB 5 Performance Pan cues 5 Dimensions 6 7 Connections Rear Panel RAA2 Connections 8 How to Connect Antennas eise to ette bee Rad 9 How to Connect the 87 10 11 Remote Control Remote Control Push buttons 12 How to use the Remote Control 13 Front Panel and Setup Front Panel Displays Controls and Push buttons 14 visi m TAT 15 19 Operation How to Operate the MS rone rrt nih 20 23 Additional Information POIO REUS 24 25 COA ONS 26 eem ie gut Ret CREER tp 24 Copyright 2009 O by McIntosh Laboratory Inc Thank You gun ue eric M ee eec ee See Your decision to own this McIntosh MR87 AM FM Tuner ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners You now have The Best The McIn tosh d
40. t signal and orient the RAA2 Antenna for maximum signal with minimum noise and distortion After the location 1s determined the RAA2 AM Antenna ES may be secured to a suitable surface by using two 6 1 3 4 to 2 inches 4 44 to 5 08cm long screws refer to the il lustration to the right CONTROL Mel h sen MR87 AM FM TUNER McINTOSH LABORATORY INC OR BINGHAMTON NY 13903 MADE IN USA OUT DIGITAL UNBAL BALANCED OPTICAL COAXIAL Cusp 2 O I OUTPUTS How to Connect the MR87 LSS X A e eae 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 opera tion of basic functions using the Preamplifier or A V Control Center Remote Control With an appropriate IR Sensor connected to the MR87 remote control op eration 15 possible from another room and or when the 87 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed The connection instructions below together with the MR87 Connection Diagram located on the op posite page is an example of a typical audio or audio video system Your system may vary from this however the actual components would be connected in a similar manner For additional information refer to Connector and Cable Information on pages 4 a
41. tering a FM Station there is no need to enter the decimal point i Front Panel Displays Controls and Push buttons SIGNAL Push button with PRESET MENU Control selects Indicates the active Tuning Band indicator activates display Presets for listening or storing AM or FM also indicates STE of multipath interference the desired radio station Also REO reception and background noise level used to select various menus when in the setup mode IR Sensor receives Electronic Pointer Indicates TUNE ADJUST Control selects commands from a the FM and AM Station the desired radio station Also Remote Control tuning dial location used to select various items when in the setup mode PRESE TUNE MENU ADJUST wv SEEK A BAND STANDBY ON CJ CJ QJ G SIGNAL DISPLAY MONO STORE o A OOS eS MONO SETUP Push button INFORMATION DISPLAY BAND Push button with indicator combines indicates various Opera is used to select the the Left and Right Chan tional Functions and Setup AM or FM tuning nel signals for Monophonic Mode Settings band Sound on FM Stations used DISPLAY selects from various to enter exit the Setup Mode STORE EXIT Push button SEEK Push buttons STANDBY ON information when transmitted by the with indicator used to enter and used to find the next Push button with in Radio Station such as program type clear stations in Preset Men station dicator switches the music format artist song name and is mory it
42. until the Setup Mode is active Then rotate the PRESET MENU Control to select Setup Menu item SET UP REMOTE POWER IR Refer to 2 22 2 Rotate the TUNE ADJUST Control to select EN ABLE 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 Remote Control Codes m A ee The Remote Control included with the MR87 utilizes the Normal McIntosh Control Codes The Second Set of Control Codes the MR87 will respond to 1s referred to as the Alternate Codes The Alternate Codes are used when the 87 is used in the same location as a McIntosh Preamplifier and or A V Control Center This will prevent the Remote Control from affecting the operation of both units at the same time To acti vate the Remote Control Alternate Codes perform the following steps 1 Press the MONO SETUP Push button until the Setup Mode is active Then rotate the PRESET MENU Control to select Setup Menu item SET UP REMOTE CODES Refer to figure 23 2 Rotate the TUNE ADJUST Control to select ALT 3 To change the MR87 Remote Control to the Alter nate Codes perform the following steps A Press the Mc Push button B Press the SET Push button until the Push button flashes twice C Press the 3 2 4 2 and 9 Push buttons within 5 seconds D The Mc Push button flashes twice
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