McIntosh MR85 manual

MR85 Owner ’ s Manual McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers S treet Binghamton, New Y ork 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 F AX: 607-724-0549 AM/FM T uner[...]

2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERA TING THIS EQUIPMENT . W ARNING - T O REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” wit[...]

3 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 char ge. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A 70, pro- vides information with reguards to proper grounding of the mast and supporting stru[...]

4 T able of Content s Safety Instructions ............................................................ 2 Thank Y ou and Please T ake a Moment ............................. 2 T echnical Assistance and Customer Service .................... 2 T able of Contents and Important Information .................. 2 Connector Information ......................[...]

5 Performance Features Introduction and Performance Features Introduction The MR85 AM/FM T uner is an elegant instrument that al- lows you to enjoy outstanding music reproduction. It in- cludes a wide range of convenient operating functions to enhance your listening experience. The classic McIntosh MR85 will perfectly compliment a McIntosh System o[...]

6 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. MR85 Dimensions 17- 1/2 " 44.45cm 4 - 5/8 " 1 1.75cm 6" 15.24cm 17" 43.18cm 18- 3/8 " 46.67cm 3/16 " 0.48cm 4- 13/16 "[...]

7 Inst allation The MR85 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, stand- ing 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 the MR85 when it is custom installed as outlined below . The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retaine[...]

8 MR85 Rear Panel and RAA1 T op Panel Connections Connect the MR85 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel of the MR85 to determine the correct voltage ANTENNA 1 75 Ω (ohm) FM ANT connects to an external FM antenna or cable ANTENNA 1 RAA1 AM ANT connector for the supplied McIntosh Remote AM An- tenna TUNER 1 FIXED O[...]

9 How to Connect How to Connect McIntosh Control Center 1. Connect a data cable from the TUNER 1 DA T A IN jack to the TUNER DA T A POR T of a McIntosh Control Center or Preamplifier . Note: Remote Contr ol operation of the T uner is made possible with a Data Cable connected between the MR85 and a McIntosh Contr ol Center or Pr eamplifier . If the [...]

10 How to Connect with Optional T uner Module How to Connect with Optional T uner Module 1. Connect a data cable from the TUNER 1 DA T A IN jack to the TUNER DA T A POR T of a McIntosh Multizone Control Center . Note: Remote Contr ol operation of the T uner is made possible with a Data Cables connected between the MR85 and a McIntosh Contr ol Cente[...]

11 Front Panel Controls, Displays, Push-Buttons and Switch Select AM or FM tuning bands Selects front panel display brightness and display cursor posi- tion during custom station naming T urns the MR85 On and Of f T urns all AC Power On or Off Indicates the Preset Memory Location Indicates the relative Signal Strength of the radio station signal Ad[...]

12 Power On Press the POWER switch to ON. The Red LED, above the ST ANDBY/ON Push-button, lights to indicate the MR85 is in Standby Mode. T o turn ON the MR85 press the ST ANDBY/ON push-button. Refer to figure 1. Note: The POWER Switch is only intended to be switched OFF when the MR85 T uner is not used for extended periods of time, like while away[...]

13 How to Operate Enter Mode The ENTER Push-button is used to enter into memory , de- sired AM or FM radio stations and any custom naming you might wish. A station Preset and its custom name may also be cleared from memory using the ENTER Push-button. The LED above the ENTER Push-button will light when in the Preset Enter Mode. Display Modes Press [...]

14 How to Assign Custom Names The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display of the MR85 to- gether with the built in memory , allows for Custom Nam- ing of each Station Preset. Instead of the Front Panel just indicating the frequency of the received radio station, it could indicate such things as type of music played on that station. The assignable characte[...]

15 How to Assign Preset St ations and Custom Names 10. Rotate the PRESET Knob clockwise again until the “A” appears to the right of the “JAZZ”. 1 1. Rotate the TUNING Knob clockwise to scroll through the alphabet until no character appears. 12. Rotate the PRESET Knob clockwise again until the “A” appears to the right of the “JAZZ ”.[...]

16 Preset St ation List s T uner 1 Preset St ations T uner 2 (Optional Module) Preset St ations P r es et No . Fre que ncy C a ll L e tte rs Na m e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A M Stat i on P reset s P r es et No . Fre que ncy C a ll L e tte rs Na m e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A M Stat i on P reset s P r es et No . Fre que ncy C a ll L e tte rs Na m e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 [...]

17 Information about the Optional TM1 T uner Module McIntosh RAA1 Remote AM Antenna Cable for connection of the RAA1 to the MR85 AM Antenna 2 Jack Hook-up cables for the McIntosh TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module High Performance McIntosh AM/FM T uner Module z Adds the functionality of a second McIntosh Quality T uner to your MR85 for a modest additional inve[...]

18 Specifications Rated Output Fixed output: 1.2 V olts V ariable output: 0 - 1.2 V olts Output Impedance Less than 100 ohms Power Requir ements 100 V olts, 50/60Hz at 20 watts 1 10 V olts, 50/60Hz at 20 watts 120 V olts, 50/60Hz at 20 watts 220 V olts, 50/60Hz at 20 watts 230 V olts, 50/60Hz at 20 watts 240 V olts, 50/60Hz at 20 watts Note: Refer [...]

19 Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below . It is very important that the four plastic feet are at- tached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do this will[...]

McIntosh Part No. 04069802 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.[...]