Thank You
Your decision to own this McIntosh MR85 AM/FM Tuner ranks you at the very top among discriminating music lis- teners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit.
Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh.
Please Take A Moment
The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service. The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Dealer Name:
Technical Assistance
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish addi- tional help concerning a suspected problem, you can re- ceive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone:
Fax:
Customer Service
If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For as- sistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone:
Fax:
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Table of Contents |
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Safety Instructions | 2 |
Thank You and Please Take a Moment | 2 |
Technical Assistance and Customer Service | 2 |
Table of Contents and Important Information | 2 |
Connector Information | 5 |
Introduction and Performance Features | 5 |
Dimensions | 6 |
Installation | 7 |
MR85 Rear Panel and RAA1 Top Panel Connections | 8 |
How to Connect | 9 |
How to Connect with Optional Tuner Module | 10 |
Front Panel Controls, Displays, |
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How to Operate | 12 |
How to Assign Preset Stations and Custom Names | 14 |
Preset Station Lists | 16 |
Information about the Optional TM1 Tuner Module | 17 |
Specifications | 18 |
Packing Instruction | 19 |
Important Information |
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1.The following Connecting Cable is available from the McIntosh Parts Department:
Data and Power Control Cable Part No.
Six foot, 2 conductor shielded, with two 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plugs.
RAA1 AM Antenna Connecting Cable Part No.
2.For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MR85.
3.The MR85 Tuner has the provision for adding an optional second TM1 Tuner Module and is available from your McIntosh Dealer. With the addition of this second tuner module, you can be listening to two different radio stations simultaneously. This allows for such capabilities as listening to one station while recording a different station or listening to one station, while another station is being listened to in a second room.
4.Several different types of FM antennas or cable reception can be used with the MR85.
A.A flexible indoor dipole antenna makes a convenient antenna for high signal strength areas and may be effective in buildings without metal siding or insulation.
B.An existing outdoor directional
C.A signal from your local cable company can also be connected. Consult your cable company for installation assistance.
5.FM Antenna connections to the MR85 require either RG6 or RG59U coaxial cable.
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