How to Operate
Enter Mode
The ENTER
The LED above the ENTER
Display Modes
The DISPLAY
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Spatial Enhancement
Press the Spatial
Note: The Spatial Enhancement function is for the Tuner 1 only.
Mono Mode
Press the MONO
Note: When the tuned to an AM Radio Station the tuner will automatically switch to the MONO Mode.
Tuner Selector
The Tuner Selector selects between the default Tuner 1 and the optional secondary Tuner 2 Module, if installed. Once the desired tuner is selected, the Front Panel Controls in- cluding Station Selection and Preset Assignment may be performed. The Number 1 LED above the TUNER Push- button will light, indicating when Tuner 1 has been se- lected and the Number 2 LED above the TUNER
Note: If the optional secondary Tuner 2 Module is not installed, the TUNER Selector will stay on the TUNER 1 selection.
AM/FM Band Selector
Select the AM or FM Broadcast Band by pressing the AM/ FM
Note: When the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display is displaying the radio station frequency (default), the letters AM or FM will appear to the right of the tuned stations frequency to indicate the broadcast band.
SEEK π and θ
Press and release the Front Panel SEEK π (Up) and θ (Down)
Automute Function
When manually tuning through the band, the outputs will unmute only when a strong radio station is sensed and re- ceived. Sometimes it is desirable to search for a very weak station and the AUTOMUTE Function can be switched OFF. This will allow all stations to be heard as well as noise and interference normally found
Note: The AUTOMUTE Function can only be switched OFF when manually tuning to a station using the TUNING Knob. When using SEEK π (Up) and θ (Down) Push- button(s), the AUTOMUTE Function will always be engaged.
Output Level Control (Rear Panel)
There are both FIXED OUTPUTS and VARIABLE OUT- PUTS on the MR85 Rear Panel for Tuner 1 and optional secondary Tuner 2 Module. For most applications, the vol- ume level at the FIXED OUTPUTS will match other sources connected to the McIntosh Control Center or Preamplifier. If the volume level from the tuner is higher than from other sources, the VARIABLE OUTPUTS to- gether with the OUTPUT LEVEL Control may be used to reduce the tuner volume level.
Reset of Microprocessor
In the event that the controls of the MR85 stop functioning, there is a
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