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- Page 1 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com M R 8 9 M R 8 9 A M / F M T U N E R O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
- Page 2 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 closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute the literature accompanying the appliance.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
MR89 AM/FM Tuner. is grounded so as to provide some protection against Performance Features .......... 4 2. The Main AC Power going to the MR89 and voltage surges and built-up static charge. Dimensions ............5 any other McIntosh Component(s) should not Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ Installation ............ -
Page 4: Connector And Cable Information
• Preset Stations and Permanent Memory even though the power line varies. inch stereo mini phone plugs on each end. The MR89 Tuner stores up to twenty AM and FM • Gold Plated Connectors Data and IR Input Port Connectors... -
Page 5: Dimensions
M R 8 9 44.45cm Dimensions Front View of the MR89 The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MR89. -50 -40 -30 -20 " -50 -40 -30 -20 M R 8 9 A M / F M T U N E R Front View of the MR89 "... -
Page 6: Installation
" 1/16 43.34cm The MR89 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom of... -
Page 7: Rear Panel And Raa2 Connections
FM Antenna power control signal, and passes the light control analog audio signals to Balanced Inputs of 9. Power Cord connects the MR89 to a live AC signal received at power control in to another other components outlet. Refer to information on the back panel... -
Page 8: How To Connect Antennas
RAA2 AM ANT. RAA2 AM Antenna may be secured to a suitable surface Note: If a longer length cable needs to be used between the MR89 by using two #6 13/4 to 2 inches (4.44 to 5.08cm) long and the RAA2 AM Antenna, use an 8 conductor straight- screws, refer to the illustration below. -
Page 9: How To Connect The Mr89
M R 8 9 How to Connect the MR89 A/V Control Center Connect to AC Outlet... - Page 10 Presets entered into memory for the given Band Jack. AC Power Cords Connections: (AM or FM) there is a slight delay before the MR89 will go to the single digit Preset. Data Control Connections: 9. Connect the McIntosh MR89 Tuner AC Power Cord to a live AC outlet.
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Page 11: Navigating The Remote Control
12. Previous/Previous Preset: You can go back to Note: The included McIntosh HR085 Remote Control has buttons 13 14 used to control multiple devices. your previous media selection by pressing this Buttons whose function are not identified herein are for use button. -
Page 12: Front Panel Displays, Knobs, & Buttons
10. STANDBY/ON button with indicator, 1. PRESET/MENU knob selects Presets for 5. MONO/SETUP button with indicator, switches the MR89 ON or OFF (Standby) and listening or storing the desired radio station. combines the Left and Right Channel signals resets the microprocessors Also used to select various menus when in the for Monophonic Sound on FM Stations;... -
Page 13: Changing Settings In The Setup Menu
AM antenna, adjustments. Proceed to “How to Operate” on page 19 Note: The first time the MR89 is switched On the Tuner will atmospheric conditions and the time of day (AM vs. PM). unless you wish to make changes to the MR89 factory default to the FM Band and is tuned to 88.1 MHz. -
Page 14: Stereo
Stereo Blend Mode Depending on reception conditions, distance from When receiving low quality (weak, noisy, Multipath) The MR89 allows changes in the amount of Stereo FM Stereo Broadcasts, background noise can be reduced Separation via the Stereo Blend Function. When receiv-... -
Page 15: Softmute
Softmute Highcut The FM Transmission Standard uses Preemphasis The MR89 provides a Softmute function which can be The MR89 provides a Highcut function which can be (boosting the volume level of the high frequencies) used to reduce audio output when receiving low quality used to reduce high frequency audio content when tuned of the audio signal before transmssion. -
Page 16: Clear Presets None
Remote IR Sensor Mode is active. Then rotate the PRESET/MENU knob to select Setup Menu item “DISPLAY When an external IR Sensor is connected to the MR89 SETUP PRESETS: BRIGHTNESS”. Refer to figure 18. and located in the same room as the tuner, it is advisable... -
Page 17: Remote Power Ir Enable
PORT BAUD RATE”. Refer to figure 23. CODES.” Refer to figure 22. Center when a Power Control Connection is made between the units. When the MR89 is used alone, it can SETUP: RS232 SETUP: IR CODES be set to be switched On or Off using the button on the... -
Page 18: Tuner Region
87.5MHz - 108MHz from engaging. The auto-off feature will engage and MONO/SETUP button to exit the Setup Mode. shutdown the MR89 when, for example, it is tuned to a Note: For additional information contact your McIntosh Dealer. Tuner Regions station that has ceased broadcasting a program but the 3. -
Page 19: How To Operate
Remote Control. Refer to Remote 1. MANUAL: Allows Manual Tuning of available AM automatically shut off. on page 11, and Front Panel on page 12. The MR89 Tuner and FM broadcasts. will automatically stop on the next Station. The seek 2. -
Page 20: Figure
Note: If you wish to replace an already assigned Station Preset with another radio Station, it is not necessary to clear the The MR89 Tuner provides two additional displays to Preset first, just enter in the new Station for that Preset. - Page 21 Refer to figure 47 for examples of the text information. Figure 45 illustrates a received FM Broadcast with both Reset of Microprocessors Multipath and noise. 104.3 In the unlikely event the controls of the MR89 stop WWWW-FM JAZZ 104 104.3 functioning, the microprocessors can be reset by...
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Page 22: Specifications
531kHz - 1701kHz (Europe) 120V ~ 50/60Hz, 30 watts 240V ~ 50/60Hz, 30 watts 530kHz - 1700kHz (USA) Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MR89 for the correct voltage. 531kHz - 1629kHz (Japan) Antenna Input RAA2 (supplied), Type “RJ45” connector Sensitivity 350μV/m... -
Page 23: Packing Instructions, Parts List
033836 Inside Carton Only call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh It is very important that the four plastic feet 034669 Pad Foam End Caps Laboratory. Refer to page . Please see the Part List for the are attached to the bottom of the equipment. - Page 24 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 www.mcintoshlabs.com The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. © 2023 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. McIntosh Part No. 24117801...
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