McIntosh M85 Thank You, Please Take a Moment, Customer Service, Table of Contents, General Notes

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: 607-723-3512

Fax: 607-723-3636

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 Repair Department. For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Repair Department at:

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

2 Chambers Street

Binghamton, New York 13903

Phone: 607-723-3515

Fax: 607-723-1917

Copyright 2000 ã by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

Table of Contents
Thank You and Please Take a Moment	2
Technical Assistance and Customer Service	2
Table of Contents and General Notes	2
Safety Instructions	3
Introduction	5
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,
Push-Buttons and Switch	11
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

General Notes

1.The following Connecting Cable is available from the McIntosh Parts Department:

Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202

Six foot, 2 conductor shielded, with two 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plugs.

2.For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MR85.

3.The MR85 AM/FM Tuner has the provision for adding an optional second AM/FM Tuner Module. With the addition of this second tuner, you can be listening to two different radio stations simultaneously. This allows for such capabilities as listening to one station while at the same time recording a different station; you can be listening to one station, while at the same time another station is being listened to in a second room. The McIntosh TM1 Module is available from and should be installed by your McIntosh Dealer.

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. An indoor antenna may not prove effective in houses or buildings with metal siding or insulation.

B.An existing outdoor directional VHF-TV/FM or FM only Antenna with a rotor can be connected and will provide the best reception. Consult your McIntosh Dealer for assistance.

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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