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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.    2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York    13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512    www.mcintoshlabs.com

MR87

AM/FM Tuner

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for MR87

Page 1: ...McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 www mcintoshlabs com MR87 AM FM Tuner Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ed for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or...

Page 3: ...s and Push buttons 14 Setup 15 19 Operation How to Operate the MR87 20 23 Additional Information Photos 24 25 Specifications 26 Packing Instruction 27 Thank You Please Take A Moment 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 o...

Page 4: ...hielded 2 conductor with 1 8 inch stereo mini phone plugs on each end 1 For additional connection information refer to the owner s manual s for any component s connected to the MR87 AM FM Tuner 2 The Main AC Power going to the MR87 and any other McIntosh Component s should not be applied until all the system components are connected together Failure to do so could result in malfunc tioning of some...

Page 5: ...puts There are Coaxial and Optical Digital Outputs for external decoding of the PCM Signal Multifunction Fluorescent Display The Front Panel Display indicates various setup and tuner functions Information Service The MR87 will indicate various text information such as Station Call Sign Music Genre Artist Name and Song Title when transmitted by the Radio Station Remote Control with External Sensor ...

Page 6: ...ions P1 91 5 MHz ST Pink Floyd Money Side View of the MR87 Front View of the MR87 Rear View of the MR87 17 1 2 44 45cm 6 15 24cm 5 3 8 13 69cm 4 5 8 11 75cm 13 1 4 33 65cm 17 43 18cm 14 1 2 36 83cm 15 7 8 40 32cm 3 16 0 48cm 4 13 16 12 22cm 10 9 16 26 83cm 5 8 1 59cm 13 16 2 06cm 2 5 08cm 1 15 16 4 92cm ...

Page 7: ...the Tuner so airflow is not obstructed Allow 19 1 2 inches 49 53cm depth behind the front panel Allow 1 7 16 inch 3 66cm in front of the mounting panel for knob clearance A custom cabinet installation should provide the minimum spacing dimensions for cool operation Al low at least 2 inches 5 08cm above the top 2 inches 5 08cm below the bottom and 2 inches 5 08cm on each side of the Tuner so airflo...

Page 8: ...rating data from a McIntosh Preamplifier or Control Center POWER CONTROL IN receives signals from a McIntosh component 5 15 Volts ON 0 Volts OFF POWER CONTROL OUT sends out 12 Volts ON signal to another McIntosh Component when the MR87 is On COAXIAL AND OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS send signals to a Preamplifier or Control Center with a D A Converter or a decoder BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS supply ana...

Page 9: ...le with an outer shield and RJ45 connectors on each end shielded CAT5 CAT5e or CAT6 patch cable 2 Connect a 75 ohm coax cable from a FM Antenna or cable system to the MR87 75 OHM FM ANT Connector Mounting the RAA2 AM Antenna Tune to a station with the weakest signal and orient the RAA2 Antenna for maximum signal with minimum noise and distortion After the location is determined the RAA2 AM Antenna...

Page 10: ...nect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier or A V Control Center to the appropriate Data Port Out Jack Tuner 4 to the McIntosh MR87 Tuner DATA IN Jack Sensor Connections 4 Optionally connect an appropriate IR Sensor to the McIntosh MR87 Tuner IR IN Jack Digital Audio Connections 5 Optionally connect a Cable from the McIntosh MR87 Tuner OPTICAL or COAXIAL to the ap propriate Optical or Coaxial Inpu...

Page 11: ...11 How to Connect the MR87 A V Control Center Connect to AC Outlet ...

Page 12: ...ation Press to go up through the stored Tuner Presets Press to select the AM or FM Tuning Bands Press to select the various information from the Radio Station Press for manual tuning up the dial on AM FM Press for manual tuning down the dial on AM FM Press to direct access a stored preset and the AM FM Sta tion Frequency Press to activate the Signal Display Mode Press to complete the desired direc...

Page 13: ...n the next Station in Preset Memory Note For information on entering a Station into memory refer to pages 20 thru 22 Direct Preset Access To access the desired Station previously assigned to a Preset stored in memory perform the following 1 Press the BAND Push button to select AM or FM desired Preset 2 Press the PRESET Push button 3 Using the 0 through 9 numeric Push buttons enter the Preset Numbe...

Page 14: ... FM also indicates STE REO reception INFORMATION DISPLAY indicates various Opera tional Functions and Setup Mode Settings MONO SETUP Push button with indicator combines the Left and Right Chan nel signals for Monophonic Sound on FM Stations used to enter exit the Setup Mode DISPLAY selects from various information when transmitted by the Radio Station such as program type music format artist song ...

Page 15: ... Page Number for additional information Default Settings AM Scan Sensitivity Depending on reception conditions1 the received AM Station Signals can vary from totally listenable to just barely listenable The MR87 AM Tuner Circuitry incorporates a Variable Sensitivity Control allowing you to determine the listening quality of AM Stations it will stop on during the Scanning Mode To accom plish this p...

Page 16: ...d The MR87 allows changes in the amount of Stereo Separation via the Stereo Blend Function When receiving weak FM Stereo Broadcasts any background noises can be reduced by blending some of the left and right channel information together while still maintaining The Stereo Effect To change from the Normal Setting perform the following steps 1 Press the MONO SETUP Push button until the Setup Mode is ...

Page 17: ...the brightness perform the following steps 1 Press the MONO SETUP Push button until the Setup Mode is active Then rotate the PRESET MENU Control to select Setup Menu item SETUP DIAL BRIGHTNESS 15 Refer to figure 18 Figure 13 SETUP DEEMPHASIS 50uS Figure 12 SETUP DEEMPHASIS 75uS Figure 15 SETUP PRESETS CLEAR PRESETS AM Figure 16 SETUP PRESETS CLEAR PRESETS FM Figure 17 SETUP PRESETS CLEAR PRESETS A...

Page 18: ...TUP Push button until the Setup Mode is active Then rotate the PRESET MENU Control to select Setup Menu item SET UP REMOTE IR SENSOR Refer to figure 21 2 Rotate the TUNE ADJUST Control to select OFF 3 Proceed to the next Setup Menu Item or press the MONO SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Figure 21 SETUP REMOTE IR SENSOR ON Remote Control Power Command In a typical audio system the MR87 switches ...

Page 19: ...t Setup Menu Item or press the MONO SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Mode How to operate the Tuner starts on page 20 Figure 25 SETUP TUNER TYPE TM3_ _ _ _ _ _ _ The MR87 is capable of receiving AM FM Broadcasts in various parts of the world In some countries the Tuner Regions Figure 27 SETUP TUNER REGION JAPAN Figure 28 SETUP TUNER REGION EUR100 Figure 29 SETUP TUNER REGION EUR50 Figure 26 SETU...

Page 20: ...rable performance fea tures to enhance your enjoyment of radio broadcasts Power On Press the STANDBY ON Push button on the Front Panel or the Power Push button on the Remote Control Refer to figures 40 and 48 The MR87 will go through a brief startup initialization with the Front Panel Information Display indicating the last Station Note The first time the MR87 is switched On the Tuner will default...

Page 21: ...n The Front Panel Informa tion Display will indicate PRESET 1 AVAIL ABLE which is the first of 20 Preset Numbers to be assigned Refer to figure 44 The Station to be entered into memory may also be assigned to a dif ferent Preset Number 2 20 by rotating the PRE SET MENU Control to select the desired Preset Number Notes 1 Presets are automatically assigned in or der from 1 to 20 unless a different P...

Page 22: ...nal These displays include Mulitpath and Noise To activate these two displays perform the following 1 Press and release the Front Panel SIGNAL Push button The LED above the SIGNAL Push button will illuminate The Front Panel Information Dis play will indicate Mpath _ _ _ _ Noise _ _ _ _ on the second line of the Front Panel Information Display Refer to figure 52 Multipath interferance occurs when t...

Page 23: ...he placement of the supplied RAA2 AM Antenna for maximum signal and mini mum noise and distortion Reception of FM and AM Broadcasts is largely determined by local conditions For additional assis tance contact your McIntosh Dealer as they are very familiar with reception conditions in your area 3 Press the SIGNAL Front Panel Push button to return the Front Panel Information Display to the previous ...

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Page 26: ... 44 45cm Height is 6 inches 15 24cm including feet Depth is 18 inches 45 72cm including the Front Panel Knobs and Cables Weight 25 5 pounds 11 6 kg net 40 pounds 18 1 kg in shipping carton Shipping Carton Dimensions Width is 26 1 2 inches 67 3cm Depth is 24 1 4 inches 62 2cm Height is 11 3 4 inches 29 9cm Tuning Range 87 5MHz 108 0MHz Europe 87 9MHz 107 9MHz USA 76MHz 90MHz Japan Antenna Input 75 ...

Page 27: ...ge 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 Depart ment of McIntosh Laboratory Refer to page 4 Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers Quantity Part Number Description 1 033838 Shipping carton only 4 033837 End cap 1 033836 ...

Page 28: ...ucts is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice Printed in the U S A McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 www mcintoshlabs com McIntosh Part No 04117200 ...

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