McIntosh MR85 Owner's Manual

McIntosh MR85 Owner's Manual

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AM/FM Tuner
MR85
Owner's Manual
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549

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  • Page 1 AM/FM Tuner MR85 Owner’s Manual McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    The exclamation point within an equi- The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended lateral triangle is intended to alert the to alert the user to the presence of user to the presence of important uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within operating and maintenance (servic- the product’s enclosure that may be of ing) instructions in the literature ac-...
  • Page 3 Safety Instructions Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charge. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, pro- vides information with reguards to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MR85. 2 Chambers Street 3. The MR85 Tuner has the provision for adding an optional Binghamton, New York 13903 second TM1 Tuner Module and is available from your Phone: 607-723-1545 McIntosh Dealer.
  • Page 5: Connector Information

    The McIntosh TM1 Tuner Module may be added to the other McIntosh Components. Negative MR85 by your Dealer and is the most economical way to add a second tuner to a system. This is ideal for applica- Data Connectors tions where two tuners may be used at the same time, such The MR85’s Data Port Output pro-...
  • Page 6: Dimensions

    Dimensions MR85 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MR85. There is additional informa- tion on the next page pertaining to installing the MR85 into cabinets. " 44.45cm " 6" 13.69cm 15.24cm Front View of the MR85 17"...
  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation Installation The MR85 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, stand- 1 inch (2.54 cm) on each side of the AM/FM Tuner, so that ing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a airflow is not obstructed.
  • Page 8: Mr85 Rear Panel And Raa1 Top Panel Connections

    MR85 Rear Panel and RAA1 Top Panel Connections ANTENNA 1 POWER CONTROL IN TUNER 2 OUTPUT RAA1 AM ANT jack accepts a turn on sig- LEVEL control re- connector for the nal from a McIntosh Con- served for the op- supplied McIntosh trol Center.
  • Page 9: How To Connect

    MR85 Tuner RAA1 AM ANTenna DIN Socket. 2. Connect a power control cable from the POWER CON- 6. Plug the MR85 AC Power Cord into an AC Outlet. TROL IN jack to the POWER CONTROL OUT or ACC jack of a McIntosh Preamplifier, Control Center or other McIntosh component.
  • Page 10: How To Connect With Optional Tuner Module

    McIntosh Multizone Controller. both Tuner 1 and 2. 3. Connect a power control cable from the POWER CON- 8. Plug the MR85 AC Power Cord into an AC Outlet. TROL IN jack to the POWER CONTROL OUT of a McIntosh Multizone Controller McIntosh Multizone Control- ler.
  • Page 11: Front Panel Controls, Displays, Push-Buttons And Switch

    Adds Spatial Audio Selects which tuner Automatically tunes Turns the Enhancement to the module is controllable up or down the AM MR85 On received sound from the front panel or FM broadcast and Off and displayed band...
  • Page 12: How To Operate

    STANDBY/ON Push-button, lights to indicate the MR85 is cating the Station Frequency (default), to displaying per- in Standby Mode. To turn ON the MR85 press the sonalized names of your choice. Example, instead of the STANDBY/ON push-button. Refer to figure 1.
  • Page 13 There are both FIXED OUTPUTS and VARIABLE OUT- will disappear, thus making the station more listenable. The PUTS on the MR85 Rear Panel for Tuner 1 and optional LED above the MONO Push-button will light when in the secondary Tuner 2 Module. For most applications, the vol- MONO Mode.
  • Page 14: How To Assign Preset Stations And Custom Names

    Presets and Audio Modes follow the below steps: above the ENTER Push-button will light. Note: The MR85 Tuner 1 and the optional secondary Tuner 2 2. Rotate the PRESET Knob clockwise or counterclock- Module each can store up to 9 AM and 9 FM stations.
  • Page 15 How to Assign Preset Stations and Custom Names push-button. The LED above the ENTER push-button 10. Rotate the PRESET Knob clockwise again until will light. the “A” appears to the right of the “JAZZ”. 2. Select Station Preset Number 1, by rotating the PRE- 11.
  • Page 16: Preset Station Lists

    Preset Station Lists Tuner 1 Preset Stations Tuner 2 (Optional Module) Preset Stations AM Station Presets AM Station Presets Preset Call Preset Call Frequency Name Frequency Name Letters Letters FM Station Presets FM Station Presets Preset Call Preset Call Frequency Name Frequency Name...
  • Page 17: Information About The Optional Tm1 Tuner Module

    AM/FM Tuner Module AM Antenna Benefits of Adding the Second McIntosh AM/FM TM1 Tuner Module Adds the functionality of a second McIntosh Quality Tuner to your MR85 for a modest additional investment. Listen to one Radio Station while recording another.
  • Page 18: Specifications

    220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 20 watts 230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 20 watts Image Response 240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 20 watts 75dB Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MR85 for the correct RF Intermodulation voltage. 65dB Overall Dimensions Stereo Separation Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.5cm)
  • Page 19: Packing Instruction

    033725 Top Pad carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call 034008 Bottom pad or write Customer Service Repair Department of McIntosh 034037 Inner carton pad Laboratory. Please see the Parts List for the correct part numbers.
  • Page 20 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 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. 04069802...

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