Operating Instructions; Balancing A Stereo System - McIntosh MX 110 Owner's Manual

OUTDOOR ANTENNA
An outdoor antenna is recommended for
optimum performance in all areas. In fringe
(outlying) areas, best results will be obtained
with a highly directional FM antenna used in
conjunction with a rotator. Rotate the an-
tenna until the best reception is obtained.
Connect the 300 ohm antenna to the ter-
minal screws marked FM ANT as in Figure 20.
INDOOR DIPOLE ANTENNA
The flexible folded dipole antenna (300
ohm) supplied with the MX110 is for indoor
use in urban or high intensity signal areas.
The flexibility of the thin flat wire assembly
permits it to be placed under a rug, tacked
behind the hi-fi equipment enclosure . . . or,
placed in any other convenient location. In
some cases, it may be necessary to "posi-
tion" the antenna for best signal reception.
This should be done before it is permanently
located or tacked down.
To position the dipole for best results, the
MX110 must be operating. The following
procedure may be followed: Connect the two
leads from the dipole to the terminals marked
FM ANT on the rear of the chassis of the
MX110, see Figure 20.
Figure 20. Connection for 300 ohm antenna

BALANCING A STEREO SYSTEM

The performance and enjoyment of a
stereo system is greatly increased when
the system is properly balanced. There are
BEFORE TURNING THE MX110 ON,
CHECK TO SEE THAT ALL TUBES ARE
FIRMLY SEATED IN THEIR SOCKETS,
AND THAT ALL PLUGS ARE CORRECTLY
AND FIRMLY INSERTED.
MODE SELECTOR to STEREO. Place the
MUTING control in the OUT position. Open
the dipole to a full "T" and tune the MX110
to a fairly weak station. Rotate and move the
dipole about until the best reception is ob-
tained. The dipole is now in the best position
for maximum signal reception for this sta-
tion. This is not a critical position; therefore
you may permanently install the antenna in a
position which most closely conforms to it.
faces, metal doorways, etc., as they usually
interfere with its efficiency.
CONNECTING A 75 OHM COAXIAL
ANTENNA LEAD
connected to the MX110 with coaxial cable.
Connect the center conductor to the left FM
ANT screw and the shield to the grounding
screw next to the antenna screw as in Figure
21. The Mclntosh designed balun matches
the 75 ohm input to the tuner for optimum
performance.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

two factors that require balancing. One is
unequal program loudness in each channel.
The knob marked BALANCE on the MX110
IMPORTANT:
Turn the POWER switch ON. Then the
Keep the dipole away from metal sur-
Figure 21. Connections for a 75 ohm antenna
An unbalanced 75 ohm antenna can be
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