McIntosh Stereo System M85 User Manual

Owner’s  
Manual  
MR85 AM/FM Tuner  
MR85  
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549  
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Safety Instructions  
IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS!  
Attention: pour pevenir les chocs elecriques pas  
utiliser cette fiche polarisee avec un prolongateur,  
une prise de courant ou un autre sortie de courant,  
sauf si les lames peuvent etre inserees afond ans en  
laisser aucune partie a decouvert.  
PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE  
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.  
7. For added protection for this product during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long  
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and dis-  
connect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent  
damage to the product due to lightning or power line  
surges.  
WARNING SHOCK HAZARD -  
DO NOT OPEN.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral  
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of  
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s  
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti-  
8. Do not use attachments not recommended in this  
owner’s manual as they may cause hazards.  
tute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC -  
NE PAS OUVRIR.  
Installation:  
9. Locate the equipment for proper ventilation. For ex-  
ample, the equipment should not be placed on a bed,  
sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block ventilation  
openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a  
bookcase or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air  
through the ventilation openings.  
10. Locate the equipment away from heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliance(s)  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is  
intended to alert the user to the presence of important  
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in  
the literature accompanying the appliance.  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE  
PARTS INSIDE. REFER  
SERVICING TO  
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.  
To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove  
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer  
servicing to qualified personnel.  
11. Mount the equipment in a wall or cabinet only as de-  
scribed in this owner’s manual.  
12. Do not use this equipment near water; for example,  
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in  
a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.  
13. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket, or table. The equipment may fall, caus-  
ing serious injury to a person, and serious damage to  
the product.  
General:  
1. Read all the safety and operating instructions, con-  
tained in this owner’s manual, before operating this  
equipment.  
2. Retain this owner’s manual for future reference about  
safety and operating instructions.  
Connection:  
3. Adhere to all warnings and operating instructions.  
4. Follow all operating and use instructions.  
14. Connect this equipment only to the type of AC power  
source as marked on the unit.  
5. Warning: To reduce risk of fire or electrical shock,  
do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.  
This unit is capable of producing high sound pres-  
sure levels. Continued exposure to high sound pres-  
sure levels can cause permanent hearing impair-  
ment or loss. User caution is advised and ear protec-  
tion is recommended when playing at high volumes.  
6. Caution: to prevent electrical shock do not use this  
(polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle  
or other outlet unless the blades can be fully in-  
serted to prevent blade exposure.  
15. Route AC power cords so that they are not likely to be  
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against  
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, con-  
venience receptacles, and the point where they exit  
from the instrument.  
16. Do not defeat the inherent design features of the polar-  
ized plug. Non-polarized line cord adapters will defeat  
the safety provided by the polarized AC plug. If the  
plug should fail to fit, contact your electrician to re-  
place your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety  
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purpose of the grounding-type plug.  
20. Do not permit objects or liquids of any kind to be  
pushed, spilled and/or fall into the equipment through  
enclosure openings.  
21. Unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet  
when left unused for a long period of time.  
17. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or inte-  
gral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk  
of fire or electric shock.  
Outdoor Antenna:  
Repair of Equipment:  
18. If an outdoor antenna is connected to the antenna ter-  
minal, be sure the antenna system is grounded to pro-  
vide some protection against voltage surges and built  
up static charge. In the U.S.A., section 810 of the Na-  
tional Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1978, pro-  
vides information on the proper ground for the mast  
and supporting structure, ground for the lead-in wire to  
an antenna discharge unit, and size of ground conduc-  
tors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to  
ground electrode. For ground wire:  
22. Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to a qualified service personnel under the fol-  
lowing conditions:  
A. The AC power cord or the plug has been damaged.  
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into  
the equipment.  
C. The equipment has been exposed to rain or water.  
D. The equipment does not operate normally by fol-  
lowing the operating instructions contained within  
this owner’s manual. Adjust only those controls  
that are covered by the operating instructions, as an  
improper adjustment of other controls may result  
in damage and will often require extensive work by  
a qualified technician to restore the product to its  
normal operation.  
A. Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm2) copper No. 8 AWG  
(8.4 mm2) aluminum, No. 17 AWG (1.0 mm2) cop-  
per-clad steel, bronze, or larger as ground wire.  
B. Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to the  
house with stand-off insulators spaced from 4 feet  
(1.2 meters) to 6 feet (1.83 meters) apart.  
E. The equipment has been dropped or damaged in any  
way.  
C. Mount antenna discharge unit as closely as possible  
to where lead-in enters house.  
F. The equipment exhibits a distinct change in perfor-  
mance - this indicates a need for service.  
23. Do not attempt to service beyond that described in the  
operating instructions. All other service should be re-  
ferred to qualified service personnel.  
D. Use jumper wire not smaller than No. 6 AWG (13.3  
mm2) copper or equivalent when separate antenna  
grounding electrode is used.  
24. When replacement parts are required, be sure the ser-  
vice technician has used replacement parts specified by  
McIntosh or have the same characteristics as the origi-  
nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,  
electric shock, or other hazards.  
25. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this prod-  
uct, ask the service technician to perform safety checks  
to determine that the product is in proper operating  
condition.  
Care of Equipment:  
19. Clean the instrument by dusting with a dry cloth. Un-  
plug this equipment from the wall outlet and clean the  
panel with a cloth moistened with a window cleaner.  
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.  
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Introduction and Performance Features  
Introduction  
The MR85 AM/FM Tuner 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 complement a McIntosh System of  
incomparable performance and style.  
· Optional Second Tuner Module  
A second fully independent McIntosh TM1 Tuner Module  
may be added to the MR85 by your dealer. This is ideal for  
applications where two tuners may be used at the same  
time, such as Multizone Systems or listening to one station  
while recording another station. The TM1 is the most eco-  
nomical way to add a second high performance McIntosh  
Tuner to a system.  
Performance Features  
· Preset Stations  
· Special FM RF Amplifier  
Nine AM and nine FM station presets for each tuner mod-  
ule make it easy to listen to your favorite stations.  
Double-Diffused Metal Oxide Field Effect Transistor  
(DMOS-FET) RF amplifier increases sensitivity and Cross  
Modulation rejection.  
· Custom Preset Naming  
All 9 AM and 9 FM station presets for each tuner module  
may be custom labeled with any desired name up to 8 char-  
acters. For example, FM Preset Number 3 (92.50MHz) can  
be renamed “JAZZ 7”, or “WXYZ”.  
· External AM RF Amplifier  
The MR85 includes an electrostatically shielded AM RF  
Amplifier Stage with a shielded connecting cable that al-  
lows it to be located in a remote area, away from sources of  
interference. The Amplifier Stage can be adjusted for opti-  
mum signal strength at both ends of the AM dial and can  
be positioned for the best possible reception of even the  
weakest AM stations.  
· Permanent Memory  
Station Presets and Functions Modes are retained in Perma-  
nent Memory even when AC power is turned off.  
· Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display  
· Flywheel Manual Tuning  
The Multi-function Front Panel Display indicates station  
frequency, station preset number, signal strength, stereo  
and broadcast band. Custom Naming for each Preset can  
also be displayed. The display intensity is fully adjustable.  
A newly designed, optically encoded weighted flywheel  
system makes ‘dialing in’ stations an easy job. Reminiscent  
of the dial-cord flywheel tuning method found in classic  
McIntosh Tuners.  
· Adjustable Output Level  
· FM Stereo Auto Blend Circuitry  
Both Tuner 1 and the optional Tuner 2 have Variable Out-  
puts which can be used to match audio levels between vari-  
ous sources.  
An automatic variable stereo separation control circuit is  
used to reduce background noise when receiving weak ste-  
reo stations.  
· Remote Control Capable  
When used in conjuction with a McIntosh Control Center  
or Multizone Controller, tuning functions can be performed  
with a remote control.  
· Automute  
The MR85 automatically mutes when manually tuning be-  
tween stations, yet provides the ability to be switched off  
when searching for very weak stations.  
· Special Power Supply  
Fully regulated power supply with double shielded power  
transformer ensures stable noise free operation even if the  
power line should vary.  
· Spatial Sound Enhancement  
A sound Spatializer circuit can be selected for Tuner 1 En-  
hancement. This circuit can expand the sound field for FM  
stations with poor separation, or can provide a pseudo-ste-  
reo effect for AM stations.  
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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.  
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Installation  
Installation  
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 required  
panel cutout, ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are  
shown.  
Always provide adequate ventilation for your MR85.  
Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life  
for any electronic instrument. Do not install the MR85 di-  
rectly above a heat generating component such as a high  
powered amplifier. If all the components are installed in a  
single cabinet, a quiet running ventilation fan can be a defi-  
nite asset in main-  
taining all the sys-  
tem components  
at the coolest pos-  
sible operating  
temperature.  
A custom cabi-  
net installation  
should provide the  
following mini-  
mum spacing di-  
mensions for cool  
operation. Allow  
at least 2 inches  
(5.08 cm) above  
the top, 2 inches  
(5.08cm) below  
the bottom and 1  
inch (2.54 cm) on  
each side of the  
AM/FM Tuner, so  
that airflow is not  
obstructed. Allow  
20 inches (50.8  
cm) depth behind  
the front panel.  
Allow 1 inch  
(2.54 cm) in front  
of the mounting  
panel for knob  
clearance. Be sure  
to cut out a venti-  
lation hole in the  
mounting shelf  
according to the  
dimensions in the  
drawing.  
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MR85 Rear Panel and RAA1 Top Panel Connections  
ANTENNA 1 AM  
ANT connector for  
the supplied McIn-  
tosh RAA1  
POWER CONTROL IN  
TUNER 2 OUTPUT  
LEVEL control re-  
served for the op-  
tional TM1 second  
tuner module  
jack accepts a turn on sig-  
nal from a McIntosh Con-  
trol Center. The OUT jack  
sends the turn on signal to  
another McIntosh product  
Spaces reserved for  
the optional TM1  
second tuner module  
TUNER 1 VARIABLE  
OUTPUTS supply audio  
signals that can be adjusted  
by the rear panel TUNER 1  
OUTPUT LEVEL control  
TUNER 1 DATA IN  
jack receives tuner  
control and operating  
data from a McIntosh  
Control Center to  
control the Tuner 1  
Module  
ANTENNA 1  
TUNER 1 FIXED  
TUNER 2 DATA  
IN jack reserved  
for the optional  
TM1 second tuner  
module  
75W (ohm) FM  
ANT connects to  
an external FM  
antenna or cable  
OUTPUTS supply  
audio signals at a  
volume level that  
cannot be changed  
TUNER 1 OUTPUT  
Connect the MR85 power cord  
TUNER 2 FIXED and  
VARIABLE OUTPUTS  
jacks reserved for the  
optional TM1 second  
tuner module  
LEVEL control adjusts  
the volume level of the  
Variable Outputs  
to a live AC outlet. Refer to  
information on the back panel  
of the MR85 to determine the  
correct voltage  
EXT TUNER connects  
to the MR85 Tuner  
AM ANT input  
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How to Connect  
How to Connect  
1. Connect a data cable from the TUNER 1 DATA IN jack  
to the TUNER DATA PORT of a McIntosh Control  
Center or preamplifier.  
5. Connect with the supplied cable, from the 5 Pin Socket  
of the McIntosh RAA1 Remote AM Antenna to the  
MR85 Tuner AM ANT DIN socket.  
2. Connect a power control cable from the POWER CON-  
TROL IN jack to the POWER CONTROL OUT or  
ACC jack of a McIntosh Preamplifier, Control Center  
or other McIntosh component.  
6. Plug the MR85 AC Power Cord into a live AC Outlet.  
3. Connect shielded cables from the TUNER 1 FIXED  
OUTPUTS to the TUNER INPUTS of a preamplifier  
or control center.  
Note: An optional connection would be to use the TUNER 1  
VARIABLE OUTPUTS.  
4. Connect the FM Antenna or Cable (from the Cable  
Company) to the MR85 Tuner 75W (Ohm) FM  
ANTenna connector.  
McIntosh Control Center  
To AC Outlet  
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How to Connect with Optional Tuner Module  
How to Connect with Optional Tuner Module  
1. Connect a data cable from the TUNER 1 DATA IN jack  
to the TUNER DATA PORT of a McIntosh Multizone  
Control Center.  
2. Connect a data cable from the TUNER 2 DATA IN jack  
to the LOCAL ZONE 1 AUX IN DATA PORT of a  
McIntosh Multizone Control Center.  
3. Connect a power control cable from the POWER CON-  
TROL IN jack to the POWER CONTROL OUT of a  
McIntosh Multizone Control Center.  
4. Connect shielded cables from the TUNER 1 FIXED  
OUTPUTS to the TUNER INPUTS of a McIntosh  
Multizone Control Center.  
OUTPUTS to the LOCAL ZONE 1 AUX IN AUDIO  
Jacks of a McIntosh Multizone Control Center.  
Note: An optional connection would be to use the TUNER 2  
VARIABLE OUTPUTS.  
6. Connect the FM Antenna(s) or Cable (from the Cable  
Company) to the MR85 Tuner 75W (Ohm) FM  
ANTenna connector for both Tuner 1 and 2.  
Note: If the same FM Antenna or Cable (from the Cable  
Company) is used for both Tuner 1 and 2, a suitable coaxial  
splitter must be utilized.  
7. Connect with the supplied cables, from the 5 Pin Socket  
of the McIntosh RAA1 Remote AM Antenna(s) to the  
MR85 Tuner AM ANT DIN socket(s) for both Tuner 1  
and 2.  
Note: An optional connection would be to use the TUNER 1  
VARIABLE OUTPUTS.  
5. Connect shielded cables from the TUNER 2 FIXED  
8. Plug the MR85 AC Power Cord into a live AC Outlet.  
To AC Outlet  
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Front Panel Controls, Displays, Push-Buttons and Switch  
Enters desired radio  
stations and custom  
names into memory  
Indicates the Preset  
Memory Location  
Indicates the  
Broadcast Band of  
the Radio Station  
Indicates reception of  
a FM Stereo Signal  
Turns all  
AC Power  
On or Off  
Selects Preset  
Indicates the Radio  
Station Frequency  
Indicates the  
Tuning Knob for  
manual tuning of  
radio stations  
Stations and is  
used for custom  
station naming  
relative Signal  
Strength of the  
radio station  
signal  
Selects front panel  
Selects the  
Mono Mode  
of operation  
Select AM or  
FM tuning  
bands  
Selects the  
display brightness and  
display cursor posi-  
tion during custom  
station naming  
Automute Function  
which mutes the  
audio between ra-  
dio stations when  
manually tuning  
Adds Spatial Audio  
Enhancement to the  
received sound  
Selects which tuner  
Automatically tunes  
Turns the  
MR85 On  
and Off  
module is controllable  
from the front panel  
and displayed  
up or down the AM  
or FM broadcast  
band  
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How to Operate  
Power On  
changing the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display from indi-  
cating the Station Frequency (default), to displaying per-  
Press the POWER switch to ON. The Red LED, above the  
STANDBY/ON Push-button, lights to indicate the MR85 is sonalized names of your choice. Example, instead of the  
in Standby Mode. To turn ON the MR85 press the  
STANDBY/ON push-button. Refer to figure 1.  
Note: The POWER Switch is only intended to be switched OFF  
when the MR85 Tuner is not used for extended periods  
of time, like while away on vacation. During normal  
operation, the POWER Switch should stay in the ON  
position. Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button for  
turning the MR85 ON and OFF. When the Power  
Control Cable is connected to a McIntosh Control  
Center, A/V Multizone System Controller or  
Front Panel Display showing Preset number 3 as “105.70  
FM” it could display “JAZZ 7”. Refer to “How to Assign  
Presets Stations and Custom Names” for further informa-  
tion.  
Note: The PRESET Selection Switch will not access Station  
Presets that have been left blank. If no Presets have  
been assigned, the Front Panel Display will show “NO  
PRESETS” until at least one station has been entered  
into memory. Refer to figure 2 below.  
Preamplifier, the MR85 Tuner will automatically switch  
ON and OFF.  
The McIntosh MR85 is an advanced design AM/FM Tuner  
with many desirable performance features to enhance your  
enjoyment of radio broadcasts. There are three modes of  
tuning to an AM/FM Broadcast Station. There is Manual  
Tuning using the TUNING Knob; Seek Mode Station Se-  
lection using the SEEK p (Up) and q (Down) Push-  
button(s); and Preset Station Selection using the PRESET  
Selection Knob.  
Figure 2  
Manual Tuning  
Manual Tuning is provided through the Front Panel TUN-  
ING Knob. Rotate the TUNING Knob clockwise to tune up  
in frequency, 10kHz steps for AM or 200kHz steps for FM.  
Spin the knob to tune up continuously. Rotate the TUNING  
Knob counterclockwise in the same manner to tune down  
in frequency. When a station is selected, the Front Panel  
Display will indicate (from left to right) a Preset Number,  
if that station has been assigned a Preset, the FM Station  
Frequency, the received Stations Signal Strength from 1 to  
9, and a dot (located to the right of the Signal Strength  
Digit) if the station is broadcasting stereo.  
Note: When the MR85 AM/FM Tuner is connected to a  
McIntosh Control Center, A/V Multizone System  
Controller or Preamplifier via a data connection ,the  
tuner functions such as SEEK, direct PRESET Selection  
and REVIEW of Preset Stations may be controlled by  
the McIntosh Remote Control and/or Keypad.  
Preset Selector Switch  
Note: FM band indications are in Megahertz. In the US and  
Canada, they change frequency in 200kHz steps. The  
second digit to the right of the dot which displays a 0, is  
used for FM stations in Europe where stations change  
in 50kHz steps. In Europe and Japan, the AM display  
changes in 9kHz steps.  
The PRESET Selection Switch allows selection of desired  
radio stations that have already been stored into memory.  
There are up to 9 AM and 9 FM stations that can be stored  
for the Tuner 1. The optional secondary Tuner 2 Module  
also has up to 9 AM and 9 FM stations that can be stored  
into memory. The PRESET Selection Switch also assists in  
Figure 1  
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How to Operate  
Enter Mode  
Note: If the optional secondary Tuner 2 Module is not  
installed, the TUNER Selector will stay on the TUNER 1  
selection.  
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.  
AM/FM Band Selector  
Select the AM or FM Broadcast Band by pressing the AM/  
FM push-button.  
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.  
Display Modes  
The DISPLAY Push-button allows for adjustment of the  
Front Panel Alphanumeric Display Brightness from Off (0)  
to Bright (31) and for Custom Naming Station Presets with  
the name of your choice. Refer to figure 3.  
SEEK p and q  
Press and release the Front Panel SEEK p (Up) and q  
(Down) Push-button(s), to move from one station to the  
next. Press and hold the SEEK Push-button to move  
continuously up or down the broadcast band.  
Automute Function  
Figure 3  
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 in-between stations.  
The LED above the AUTOMUTE Push-button will light  
when the Automute Function is active.  
Spatial Enhancement  
Press the Spatial push-button to add Audio Enhancement to  
either an AM or FM signal. For example, AM Stations with  
monaural signals will have a simulated stereo effect. The  
LED above the SPATIAL Push-button will light when in  
the Spatial Mode.  
Note: The Spatial Enhancement function is for the Tuner 1  
Note: The AUTOMUTE Function can only be switched OFF  
when manually tuning to a station using the TUNING  
Knob. When using SEEK p (Up) and q (Down) Push-  
button(s), the AUTOMUTE Function will always be  
engaged.  
only.  
Mono Mode  
Press the MONO Push-button to combine left and right ste-  
reo signals to monaural. This is useful when the MR85  
Tuner is receiving a very weak Stereo Signal that might be  
accompanied with a high degree of background noise. By  
switching to MONO Mode, most of the background noise  
will disappear, thus making the station more listenable. The  
LED above the MONO Push-button will light when in the  
MONO Mode.  
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.  
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 Push-but-  
ton will light when Tuner 2 Module is selected.  
Reset of Microprocessor  
In the event that the controls of the MR85 stop functioning,  
there is a built-in user reset function. Press the POWER  
switch to the OFF position and wait for two minutes. Then  
press the POWER switch to ON; the Red LED above the  
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STANDBY/ON Push-button, lights to indicate the MR85 is  
in Standby Mode. To turn ON the MR85, press the  
STANDBY/ON Push-button.  
Note: The above condition is usually caused by either  
interruptions or changes in AC voltage.  
Figure 5  
through 5 until a total of 9 AM and 9 FM Station Pre-  
sets have been assigned. Each time you assign an addi-  
tional Preset Number, the Front Panel Display will in-  
dicate the number of the next available preset.  
Note: If all 9 presets are assigned and you press ENTER, the  
display will indicate the station selected for preset  
number 1.  
7. To verify the Station Preset(s) you have just entered ro-  
tate the PRESET Knob clockwise or counterclockwise  
to cycle through and confirm your preset assignments.  
How to Assign Preset Stations  
The MR85 AM/FM Tuner allows for presetting your favor-  
ite radio stations into memory. It will also remember any  
desired audio modes of operation such as Stereo/Mono and  
Spatial Enhancement for each station separately. To enter  
Presets and Audio Modes follow the below steps:  
Note: The MR85 Tuner 1 and the optional secondary Tuner 2  
Module each can store up to 9 AM and 9 FM stations.  
1. Select the AM or FM broadcast band.  
2. Tune to the desired radio station with either the Front  
Panel TUNING Knob or the SEEK p (Up) and q  
(Down) Push-button(s).  
How To Clear an Assigned Station Preset  
1. Press and release the ENTER Push-button; the LED  
above the ENTER Push-button will light.  
2. Rotate the PRESET Knob clockwise or counterclock-  
wise to select the desired Station Preset you wish to  
clear.  
3. Press and Hold the ENTER Push-button for approxi-  
mately 3 seconds until the Front Panel Display indi-  
cates the word CLEARED. Refer to figure 6.  
3. Optionally, select the Mono and/or Spatial Enhance-  
ment Modes of Operation for that station.  
Note: The Spatial Enhancement Mode is only applicable to  
the Tuner 1. All AM Radio Stations are automatically  
received in Mono.  
4. Momentarily press and release the Front Panel ENTER  
push-button. The LED above the ENTER push-button  
will light and the Front Panel Display will indicate 1  
AVAILABLE, which is the first of 9 Preset Numbers  
that can be assigned. Refer to figure 4.  
Note: Presets are automatically assigned in order from 1 to 9.  
5. Press and release the front panel ENTER push-button a  
Figure 6  
Note: If you wish to replace an already assigned Station  
Preset with another radio station, it is not necessary to  
clear the Preset first, just enter in the new station for  
that Preset. The new station will automatically replace  
the previously assigned station.  
4. To clear any additional Station Presets perform steps 1  
through 3 again.  
Figure 4  
second time to store the Preset into memory, the LED  
above the ENTER push-button will turn off and that  
station Preset Selection will be assigned Preset Num-  
ber 1. The assigned Preset Number will appear on the  
Front Panel Display to the right of the Station Fre-  
quency whenever it is selected. Refer to figure 5.  
6. Assign additional station Presets by performing steps 1  
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How to Assign Preset Stations and Custom Names  
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 characters include the alphabet,  
numbers, and symbols. To enter Custom Presets Names  
follow the below steps:  
6. Rotate the PRESET Knob clockwise again until the  
“A” appears to the right of the “JA”.  
7. Rotate the TUNING Knob clockwise to scroll through  
the alphabet until the character “Z” appears. Refer to  
figure 10.  
Note: In the below example, we will Custom Name an already  
assigned FM Station Preset Number 1 which has a  
frequency of 99.10MHz and rename it JAZZ 7. The  
Custom Naming of a Station is applicable for both  
Tuner 1 and the optional secondary Tuner 2 Module.  
Figure 10  
8. Rotate the PRESET Knob clockwise again until the  
“A” appears to the right of the “JAZ”.  
9. Repeat step 7 and refer to figure 11.  
1. Momentarily press and release the Front Panel ENTER  
push-button. The LED above the ENTER push-button  
will light.  
2. Select Station Preset Number 1, by rotating the PRE-  
SET Knob clockwise or counterclockwise.  
3. Push the DISPLAY Push-button and the Front Panel  
Display of the Station Frequency (default) will be re-  
placed by “1”, a blank space, and then a flashing “A”.  
Refer to figure 7.  
Note: The number 1 is the assigned Preset Number followed  
by the first of eight possible characters of the new  
Assigned Preset Name.  
Figure 11  
10. Rotate the PRESET Knob clockwise again until the  
“A” appears to the right of the “JAZZ”.  
11. 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 ”.  
13. Rotate the TUNING Knob clockwise to scroll through  
the alphabet and numbers until the “7” digit appears.  
Refer to figure 12.  
Figure 7  
4. Rotate the TUNING Knob clockwise to scroll through  
the alphabet until the character “J” appears. Refer to  
figure 8.  
Figure 12  
14. Press and release the front panel ENTER push-button  
a second time to store the newly assigned Preset Name  
into memory; the LED above the ENTER push-button  
will turn Off and the assigned Preset Name will appear  
on the Front Panel Display.  
Note: If a Preset has been Custom Named, it is possible to  
restore the default Station Frequency Display if desired.  
Press the ENTER Push-button once, then press and hold  
the DISPLAY Push-button for 3 seconds.  
Figure 8  
5. Rotate the PRESET Knob clockwise until the “A” ap-  
pears to the right of the “J”. Refer to figure 9.  
Figure 9  
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Preset Station Lists  
Tuner 1 Preset Stations  
Optional Tuner 2 Module Preset Stations  
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Information about the Optional TM1 Tuner Module  
Cable for connection of the RAA1  
to the MR85 AM Antenna 2 Jack  
Hook-up cables for the McIntosh  
TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module  
McIntosh RAA1 Remote  
AM Antenna  
High Performance McIntosh  
AM/FM Tuner Module  
Benefits of Adding the Second McIntosh AM/FM TM1 Tuner Module  
l Adds the functionality of a second McIntosh Quality Tuner to your MR85 for  
a modest additional investment.  
l Listen to one Radio Station while recording another.  
l Add Multiroom enjoyment, listen to two different Radio Stations in different  
rooms of your home simultaneously.  
l Your McIntosh Dealer can install the Second TM1 Tuner Module into your  
MR85 for you at any time, usually while you wait.  
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Specifications  
FM Tuner Specifications  
AM Tuner Specifications  
Useable Sensitivity  
Sensitivity  
14dBF which is 1.4uV across 75 ohms  
20uV External Antenna Input  
50dB Quieting Sensitivity  
Mono: 19dBF which is 2.4uV across 75 ohms  
Stereo: 35dBF which is 15uV across 75 ohms  
Signal To Noise Ratio  
48dB at 30% modulation  
58dB at 100% modulation  
Signal To Noise Ratio  
Mono: 75dB  
Harmonic Distortion  
0.5% maximum at 50% modulation  
Stereo: 70dB  
Frequency Response  
Frequency Response  
50Hz to 6kHz NRSC  
Mono: + 0, - 1dB from 20 to 15,000Hz  
Stereo: + 0, - 1dB from 20 to 15,000Hz  
Adjacent Channel Selectivity  
45dB minimum IHF  
Harmonic Distortion  
Mono: 0.3% at 100Hz  
0.3% at 1,000Hz  
Image Rejection  
65dB minimum from 540 to 1600kHz  
0.3% at 10,000Hz  
IF Rejection  
Stereo: 0.45% at 100Hz  
0.45% at 1,000Hz  
80dB minimum  
0.65% at 10,000Hz  
General Specifications  
Intermodulation Distortion  
Mono 0.25%  
Stereo 0.45%  
Rated Output  
Fixed output: 1.2 Volts  
Variable output: 0 - 1.2 Volts  
Capture Ratio  
1.2dB  
Output Impedance  
Less than 100 ohms  
Alternate Channel Selectivity  
75dB  
Power Requirements  
100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 20 watts  
110 Volts, 50/60Hz at 20 watts  
120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 20 watts  
220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 20 watts  
230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 20 watts  
240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 20 watts  
Spurious Response  
100dB  
Image Response  
75dB  
Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MR85 for the correct  
voltage.  
RF Intermodulation  
65dB  
Dimensions  
Stereo Separation  
45dB at 100Hz  
45dB at 1,000Hz  
35dB at 10,000Hz  
17-1/2” (44.5cm) W, 5-3/8” (13.7cm) H, 17-1/2” (44.5cm)  
D, (including clearance for connectors)  
Weight  
25.5 pounds (11.6 Kg) net, 43 pounds (19.5 Kg) in ship-  
ping carton  
SCA Rejection  
65dB  
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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 result in shipping damage.  
Quantity Part Number  
Description  
Shipping carton only  
End Cap  
End Cap  
Corrugated Wrap  
1
2
2
1
034125  
033837  
034126  
034044  
Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only  
if they are all in good serviceable condition. If a shipping  
carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call  
or write Customer Service Repair Department of McIntosh  
Laboratory. Please see the Parts List for the correct part  
numbers.  
1
1
1
1
033836  
033725  
034008  
034037  
Inside carton only  
Top Pad  
Bottom pad  
Inner carton pad  
4
4
4
017218  
100159  
104083  
Plastic foot  
#10-32 x 3/4” Machine screw  
#10 x 7/16” Flat washer  
1
049259  
Shipping carton complete with  
all the above parts  
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2 Chambers Street  
Binghamton, NY 13903  
McIntosh Part No. 040698  
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