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- Page 1 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...
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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
Dealer Name: ________________________________ Front Panel Displays, Controls and Push-buttons ..14 Setup ..............15-19 Technical Assistance If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh Operation: product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar How to Operate the MR87 ........20-23 with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be part of your system. -
Page 4: Customer Service And General Information
PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 3 Blue to the MR87 AM/FM Tuner. White/Blue 2. The Main AC Power going to the MR87 and any Power Control Connectors Pin 8 Pin 1 *Cable outer shield Green The MR87 Power Control Input/Output Jacks receive/... -
Page 5: Introduction
The MR87 RF Circuitry receives strong local FM Sta- as Station Call Sign, Music Genre, Artist Name and Finish ensures the pristine beauty of the MR87 will be tion Signals without distortion and receives even the Song Title when transmitted by the Radio Station. -
Page 6: Dimensions
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MR87. Front View of the MR87 " 44.45cm " 6" 13.69cm 15.24cm 91.5 MHz ST ¦ Pink Floyd: Money Side View of the MR87 " 40.32cm "... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Installation The MR87 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
75 OHM FM ANT live AC outlet. Refer to information (Antenna) connects supply analog audio signals to Unbal- on the back panel of your MR87 to to an external FM anced Inputs of other components determine the correct voltage for... -
Page 9: How To Connect Antennas
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... -
Page 10: How To Connect The Mr87
How to Connect the MR87 The MR87 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 MR87... -
Page 11: How To Connect The Mr87
How to Connect the MR87 A/V Control Center Connect to AC Outlet... -
Page 12: Remote Control Push-Buttons
AM or FM Tuning Bands Used to activate the Preset Direct Access Mode Press to direct access a stored preset and the AM/FM Sta- tion 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
Use the BAND Push-button to select AM or FM. Press the PRESET 9 down or : up the dial Push- button and the 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. -
Page 14: Front Panel Displays, Controls And Push-Buttons
Preset Men- station dicator, switches the music format artist/song name and is mory; it is also used for various MR87 ON or OFF shown on the Information Display functions in the Setup Mode. (Standby) and resets the microprocessors... -
Page 15: Setup
SCAN SENSITIVITY”. Refer to figure 3. The Default Settings Chart below indicates the Func- Note: If the MR87 is currently On, proceed to step 2. tion Name, Default Setting and the Page Number for AM SCAN SENSITIVITY 1. - Page 16 Deemphasis 1. Press the MONO/SETUP Push-button until the The MR87 allows changes in the amount of Stereo Setup Mode is active. Then rotate the PRESET/ Separation via the Stereo Blend Function. When The FM Transmission Standard uses Preemphasis MENU Control to select Setup Menu item “FM...
- Page 17 Note: The Presets are cleared when the Setup “SETUP: DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS: 3”. Refer to Mode is exited. The MR87 AM/FM Tuner has three different Tuning figure 19. 3. Proceed to the next Setup Menu Item or press the Modes. One of the Tuning Modes is Preset Tuning,...
- Page 18 Alternate Codes. The Alternate Codes are nector. The speed at which the MR87 communicates used when the MR87 is used in the same location as with other equipment is adjustable from 9,600 bits per a McIntosh Preamplifier and/or A/V Control Center.
- Page 19 The MR87 Tuner Type may be checked by performing REGION: JAPAN tion. the following: 2. The MR87 might not display all of the different Figure 27 1. Press the MONO/SETUP Push-button until the Language Character Sets which a FM Broad- SETUP: TUNER Setup Mode is active.
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Page 20: How To Operate The Mr87
Station. Panel Information Display indicating the last Station. Figure 40a Note: The first time the MR87 is switched On the Tuner Refer to figures 41 and 42. will default to the FM Band. - Page 21 How to Operate to manually tune through unwanted Broadcasts. By formation Display indicates “PRESET STORED” Clearing Presets rotating the PRESET/MENU Control, a Preset may then release the STORE Push-button. Refer to 5. Select the Preset to be re- be selected. Initially, when the AM or FM Broadcast figure 45.
- Page 22 Front Panel Information Display is only one indication Figure 52 steps 5 and 6 again. Multipath interferance occurs when the MR87 re- of the signal quality. Refer to figure 51. After the creation of Preset(s), use the Front Panel ceives two or more signals from the Tuned to Broad- 91.5 MHz...
- Page 23 Note: Reception of a weak broadcast signal sending out Text Information Text Information might result in an interruption of The MR87 Tuner supports display of text from many the text information and/or incorrect characters FM radio Stations. When available from a FM Broad- displayed.
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Page 25: Photos
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Page 26: Specifications
Signal To Noise Ratio 240V ~ 50/60Hz, 30 watts 1.5uV (14.8dBf) 50dB Standby, less than 0.5 watt Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MR87 for the cor- Signal To Noise Ratio Frequency Response rect voltage. Mono: 70dB 0dB, -6dB 50Hz to 3,000Hz... -
Page 27: 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 28 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. 04117200...
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