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SPECIFICATIONS

Useable Sensitivity

2.5 microvolts at 100% modulation (±75KC
deviation) for less than 3% total noise and

harmonic distortion in accordance with
IHF standards.

Audio Frequency Response

Within ½db from 20 to 20,000 cycles.

Distortion

Lessthan0.5%at 100% modulation ±75KC

deviation

Capture Ratio

1.5db at 100% modulation.

Muting

IF injected ultrasonic muting: at least 60db

noise reduction between stations.

Oscillator Drift

Less than 25KC with AFC disabled; negli-

gible with AFC in operation.

Image Rejection

Better than 80db at 90MC; better than

70db at 105MC.

Hum

Better than 70db below 100% modulation.

Output

Approximately 2.5 volts; low impedance.

Antenna Inputs

300 ohms balanced; 75 ohms unbalanced.

RF Amplifier

Cascode with 6DS4 Nuvistor in first stage.

IF Stages

Five, with 200KC bandwidth, flat top

response.

Limiters

Two.

Radiation

Substantially below FCC requirements.

Multiplex Channel Separation

Better than 30db at 1000 cycles.

Multiplex Filter

Greater than 48db suppression of 19KC

pilot and 38KC carrier.

Multiplex Indicator

Front panel multiplex stereo light activated
by 19KC carrier-only.

Multiplex Type

Peak-detecting, self matrixing detector.

SCA Filter

50db down at 67KC to 74KC 275db per

octave slope.

Automatic Mono-Stereo Switch

An exclusive Mclntosh development; all-

electronic automatic mono-stereo switch-

ing circuit. (Pat. Pend.).

Tube and Semiconductor Complement

1-6DS4 Nuvistor, 1st RF.
1-12AT7, 2nd RF and Mixer.
1-6BN4A, Oscillator.
1-6AU6, 1st IF.
1-6AU6, 2nd IF.
1-6AU6, 3rd IF.
1-6AU6, 4th IF and 1st Limiter.
1-6CS6, 5th IF 2nd Limiter and Muting.
1—6BN8, Muting Amplifier, Muting

Detector, AVC Clamper.

2-6BL8, Left and Right, 1st and 2nd

Audio Amplifiers.

1-6U8, MPX Amplifier, MPX Indicator

Control.

1-6HU6/EM87 Multipath Indicator.
1-12AU7, MPX Oscillator.
1-ST2-275, Voltage Reference.

1-MA113 (Transistor), MPX Indicator

Lamp Switch.

2-1N542 Diodes, Wide Band

Discriminator.

2—1N542 Diodes, Narrow Band

Discriminator.

4-1N542 Diodes, Balanced MPX

Detector.

2-1N542 Diodes, Balanced Detector for

MPX Indicator.

2—Selenium Rectifiers, High Voltage

Power Supply.

1-No. 1850 Lamp, MPX Indicator.

Power Consumption

70 watts, 105 to 125 volts, 50 to 60 cycles.

Dimensions

Front Panel; 16 inches wide by 5

7

/

16

 inches

high; chassis (including PANLOC shelf) 15

inches wide by 5 inches high by 13 inches

deep, including connectors; clearance in
front of mounting panel including knobs.

1½ inches.

Weight

Chassis only, 27 pounds.

In shipping carton, 37 pounds.

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Summary of Contents for MR 71

Page 1: ...NFORMATION INSTALLATION CONNECTING Audio Outputs Stereophonic FM Multiplex Monophonic FM Remote Amplifiers Off The Air Recording Antenna Connections OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Stereophonic FM Multiplex Mo...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...ich do not need zero setting adjustments 5 A new computer designed filter to re duce noise from stations broadcasting sub carrier auxiliary music services No other tuner uses such a filter The MR 71 a...

Page 4: ...e cut off for listening to weak and noisy stations A back panel adjust control is fac tory set to the correct muting threshold level The mixer output is amplified through five intermediate frequency s...

Page 5: ...al workmanship and components of extend to damage incurred during transpor this equipment to be free of defects for a tation to and from Mclntosh Laboratory Inc 3 YEAR FACTORY SERVICE CONTRACT An appl...

Page 6: ...cator beams remain relatively steady showing that multipath distortion has been eliminated Two pairs of audio output jacks are on the back panel One pair of jacks is controlled only by the front panel...

Page 7: ...ype Peak detecting self matrixing detector SCA Filter 50db down at 67KC to 74KC 275db per octave slope AutomaticMono StereoSwitch An exclusive Mclntosh development all electronic automatic mono stereo...

Page 8: ...5 BLOCK DIAGRAM MR 71...

Page 9: ...ducing multipath reception The MR 71 MULTIPATH INDICATOR shows distortion from multipath signal reception Multipath reception causes the two beams on the indicator to fluctuate rapidly When the antenn...

Page 10: ...resumed the MR 71 will automatically switch to FM monophonic AUTO FREQ CONTROL The Automatic Frequency Control AFC circuit makes FM tuning easier It eliminates the possibility of tuner drift The AFC c...

Page 11: ...ntennas to the MR 71 1A SLO BLO FUSE A 1 amp Slo Blo fuse protects the tuner circuits This fuse does not protect additional equipment connected to the back panel AC outlet AC OUTLET Provides 117 volt...

Page 12: ...gnal appears at both the left and right channel AUDIO OUTPUTjacks REMOTE AMPLIFIERS The pair of audio output jacks not being used in an installation may be connected to external or remote amplifiers A...

Page 13: ...10...

Page 14: ...rear panel of the MR 71 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STEREOPHONIC FM MULTIPLEX 1 Turn the MODE SELECTOR to STEREO AUTO 2 Turn MUTING to IN 3 Turn the FM TUNING dial to the desired station The TUNING indica...

Page 15: ...e dial panel lights by means of the PANEL LIGHT switch on the tuner back panel Set the switch to BRIGHT for maximum panel light Set the switch to DIM for less dial light and extended lamp life OUTPUT...

Page 16: ...FM STATION LOG STATION DIAL FREQ LOG SCALE LOCATION CITY STATE ANTENNA DIRECTION REMARKS MONO STEREO TIME DATE...

Page 17: ...FM STATION LOG STATION DIAL FREQ LOG SCALE LOCATION CITY STATE ANTENNA DIRECTION REMARKS MONO STEREO TIME DATE...

Page 18: ...FM STATION LOG STATION DIAL FREQ LOG SCALE LOCATION CITY STATE ANTENNA DIRECTION REMARKS MONO STEREO TIME DATE...

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Page 20: ...2 CHAMBERS STREET BINGHAMTON N Y Made in U S A Phone Area Code 607 723 5491 038 029 BE022003 Printed in U S A LABORATORY INC...

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