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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www mcintoshlabs.com
HD Radio™ Technology Manufactured
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MR88
AM/FM/XM/HD Tuner
Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www mcintoshlabs.com HD Radio™ Technology Manufactured XM ,SIRIUS and all related marks Under License From iBiquity Digital and logos are trademarks of Sirius MR88 Corp. U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD XM Radio Inc.
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of intended to alert the user to the presence of important uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s en- operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute literature accompanying the appliance. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
XM Components ........9 National Electrical Code, ages available, including the option of adding “The Best of How to Connect the MR88 ......... 10-11 ANSI/NFPA 70 SIRIUS” programming. The “Best of SIRIUS” service is not available to XM Canada subscribers at this time. -
Page 4: Thank You And Please Take A Moment
MR88 AM/FM/XM/HD Tuner. Output Connectors on the MR88. Refer to the dia- Serial Number: _______________________________ 2. The Main AC Power going to the MR88 and any grams for connections: other McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied PIN 1: Shield/Ground... -
Page 5: Introduction
Control • Preset Stations and Permanent Memory The sound quality of a received HD Radio The MR88 Tuner stores up to twenty AM, FM and Broadcast is of “CD-Quality”. This includes an Ground XM Station presets and they are retained in Perma-... -
Page 6: Dimensions
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MR88. Front View of the MR88 " 44.45cm " 6" 13.69cm 15.24cm 91.5 MHz Pink Floyd: Money Side View of the MR88 " 40.32cm " "... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Installation The MR88 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, " 1/16 standing on its four feet. It also can be custom in- 43.34cm stalled in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom... -
Page 8: Rear Panel And Raa2 Connections
AM ANT (Antenna) con- live AC outlet. Refer to information nector allows a McIntosh supply analog audio signals to Unbal- on the back panel of your MR88 to RAA2 Remote Antenna anced Inputs of other components determine the correct voltage for... -
Page 9: How To Connect Antennas And Optional Xm Components
FM Antenna into the RAA2 AM Antenna jack and the other RAA2 Antenna for maximum signal with minimum end of the same cable into the MR88 Tuner jack noise and distortion. After the location is determined, labeled RAA2 AM ANT. -
Page 10: How To Connect The Mr88
How to Connect the MR88 The MR88 has the ability to be remotely switched On/ Digital Audio Connections: Off from a McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Control 5. Optionally, connect a Cable from the McIntosh Center via the Power Control connection. The MR88... - Page 11 How to Connect the MR88 A/V Control Center Connect to AC Outlet...
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Page 12: Remote Control Push-Buttons
AM or FM Tuning Bands Used to activate the Preset Direct Access Mode Press to direct access a XM Channel, stored preset and the AM/FM Station Frequency Note: Push-buttons whose function is not identified above are for use with other McIntosh Products. -
Page 13: How To Use The Remote Control
Press the PRESET 9 down or : up the dial Push- buttons or the DIRECTIONAL Upp or Downq button and the MR88 will stop on the next Station, Push-button to select the desired HD Station. Program or Channel in Preset Memory. -
Page 14: Front Panel Displays, Controls And Push-Buttons
Information grams in Preset Menmory; it is channel, station or MR88 ON or OFF Display when tuned to a HD Radio also used for various functions program (Standby) and resets Station or XM Channel in the Setup Mode. -
Page 15: Setup
MENU Control to select Setup Menu item Default Settings Note: If the MR88 is currently On, proceed to step 2. “SETUP: PRESETS”. Refer to figure 3. 1. Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button to switch The Default Settings Chart below indicates the Func- 2. - Page 16 2. Rotate the TUNE/ADJUST Control to select the UP: DISPLAY AUTO FADE”. Refer to figure 6. desired brightness. The range of adjustment is In a typical audio system, the MR88 switches On and SETUP: DISPLAY from 0 to 20. Off with the McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Control AUTO FADE: OFF 3.
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Page 17: Operation
9,600 bits per Setup Mode is active. Then rotate the PRESET/ Codes are used when the MR88 is used in the same second to 115,200 bits per second. To change from the MENU Control to select Setup Menu item “SET-... -
Page 18: Setup
Figure 15 Figure 13 Note: The following XM Setup Modes are only available when a XM Mini-Tuner is connected to the MR88 The more columns and column segments illuminated and the XM Band was selected before entering 2. Rotate the TUNE/ADJUST Control to select after display colon, the stronger the signal. - Page 19 Notes...
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Page 20: How To Operate The Mr88
How to Operate The McIntosh MR88 AM/FM/XM HD Tuner incor- There are LEDs located in the MR88 Dial Glass Win- Frequency. It will also indicate the locations of HD porates an advanced design AM/FM/XM Tuner with dow to indicate which Band is active. There are also Radio Programs and a XM Channels. - Page 21 2. To exit without entering a new Preset into Clearing Presets memory, momentarily press the Front The MR88 allows for presetting 20 AM/20 FM Sta- 5. Select the Preset to be re- Panel EXIT (STORE) Push-button. tions/Programs and 20 XM Channels into memory for moved by using the Front 2.
- Page 22 Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figure for assistance. HD Radio Reception Tuning to a HD Radio Station on the MR88 is the same as tuning to any AM or FM Broadcast. Once the MR88 is tuned to a HD Radio Station Broadcast sev- eral benefits are immediately apparent.
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Page 23: Operation
91.5 MHz ¦HD2¦¦ the program Reset of Microprocessors WWWW-FM currently se- In the unlikely event the controls of the MR88 stop Figure 36 lected. Refer functioning, the microprocessors can be reset by per- to figures 35, forming the following: 91.5 MHz ¦HD3¦¦... -
Page 24: Operation
Channel Number and the Category of Programming Note: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters “I”, The MR88 has four methods for XM Radio Chan- available on the Channel. On the right side of the Front “O”, “S” or “F”. - Page 25 Preset Number (2-20) up the dial Push-buttons on the Remote Control. Refer by rotating the PRESET/MENU Control to select the to Figures 40 and 25. The MR88 Tuner will automati- desired Preset Number. cally stop on the next XM Channel.
- Page 26 Category Tuning P20 XM50 Rock ¦ The Category Tuning on the MR88 allows for selec- steps 1 and 2. PRESET CLEARED Note: If all 20 Presets are assigned and the STORE tion of XM Channels with similar type of music (Pop, Push-button is pressed, the display will indi- Rock, Jazz, Classical, etc.) or program type such as...
- Page 27 How to Operate, con’t XM72 JzStndrd ¦ Figure 52 The MR88 Front Panel Information Display will then return to indicating the Artist Name and Song Title on the second line. Refer to figure 53. XM72 JzStndrd ¦ \ Autumn Leaves...
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Page 28: Xm Radio Diagnostic Assistance
Aim”. See instructions supplied XM signal conditions. reception. with the XM Mini-Tuner and Dock Note: The MR88 Tuner may not respond to addi- for antenna installation information. tional commands while this message is displayed No Signal The XM Mini-Tuner is not receiving the XM Check for antenna obstructions and reposition the MR88 Owner’s Manual page 18... - Page 29 Please perform the following SIGNAL STRENGTH SDEC VERSION steps: GOOD 12/09/2005 1. Place the MR88 in the XM Receiving Mode by us- ing the BAND Push-button. Figure 57 Figure 64 2. Press the MONO/SETUP Push-button until the Front Panel Information Display indicates McIn- tosh MR88 V__.___ firmware version, refer to...
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Page 30: Specifications
Harmonic Distortion 50dB Quieting Sensitivity Standby, less than 0.5 watt 0.25%, 80% Modulation 1.8uV (16.2dBf) Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MR88 for the cor- rect voltage. Selectivity Signal To Noise Ratio 50dB Adjacent Channel Mono: 75dB; Stereo: 72dB... -
Page 31: Packing Instruction
400159 #10-32 x 3/4” screw needed, please call or write Customer Service Depart- 404080 #10 Flat washer ment of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 4. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. FOAM PLUG... - Page 32 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 www.mcintoshlabs.com 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. 04111400...
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