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P1 91.5 FM ST
Figure 2
How to Operate the Tuner Setup Mode
Your McIntosh MR89 has been factory configured
for default operating settings that will allow immediate
enjoyment of superb audio from AM and FM, Radio
Stations without the need for further adjustments.
Proceed to “How to Operate the MR89 Tuner” at this
time unless you wish to make changes to the MR89
factory default settings.
A Setup Feature is provided to customize the operating
settings using the Front Panel Information Display. Refer
to the MR89 Front Panel Illustration on the opposite page
while performing the following steps.
Note: If the MR89 is currently On, proceed to step 2.
1. Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button to switch On
the MR89.
The MR89 will go through a brief startup
initialization with the Front Panel Information Display
indicating the last tuned station.
Note: The first time the MR89 is switched On the Tuner will
default to the FM Band and is tuned to 88.1 MHz.
2. Press the MONO/SETUP Push-button until the Front
Panel Information Display indicates McIntosh MR89
V__.___ firmware version, refer to figure 1.
MR89 1.00
S/N: _______
Figure 1
The firmware governs the operational function of the
MR89 Tuner. As enhancements are made, the firmware
version is updated. Install the latest firmware for best
performance. At this time the LEDs above the STORE/
EXIT Push-button will be illuminated.
3. Rotate the MENU (PRESET) Control and notice the
Setup Mode goes forward through 20 different possible
adjustment selections and three informational displays.
4. To exit from the Setup Mode, press the MONO/
SETUP Push-button. The LED above the STORE/
EXIT Push-button will extinguish and the Front Panel
Display will revert back to its normal display. Refer to
figure 2.
Default Settings
The Default Settings Chart below indicates the
Function Name, Default Setting and the Page Number
for additional information.
AM Seek Sensitivity
AM reception and signal quality varies due
to distance from the radio station, radio station
power output, sources of interference, placement
of the AM Antenna, atmospheric conditions and
the time of day (AM vs. PM).
Depending on reception conditions the received
AM Station Signals can vary from pleasing to just
barely listenable. The MR89 AM Tuner Circuitry
incorporates a Variable Sensitivity Control allow-
ing you to determine the listening quality of AM
Stations it will stop on while seeking.
To accomplish this 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 “AM
SEEK SENSITIVITY”. Refer to figure 3.
AM SEEK SENSITIVITY
LESS || MORE
Figure 3
2. Rotate the TUNE/ADJUST Control clockwise to
increase the Seek Sensitivity (more stations received,
however some might not be listenable, and the MR89
scan may stop on noise or interference). Refer to
figure 4.
AM SEEK SENSITIVITY
LESS
MORE
Figure 4
Rotate the TUNE/ADJUST Control counterclock-
wise to decrease the Seek Sensitivity (less stations
received, but most will be listenable). Refer to
figure 5.
AM SEEK SENSITIVITY
LESS
MORE
Figure 5
MR89 Default Settings
Function Name
Setting
Pg No.
McIntosh MR89
V_._ _ , SN: _ _ _ _ _ _ _
13
AM Seek Sensitivity
Midway
13
FM Seek Sensitivity
Midway
14
Blending Type
Stereo
14
Stereo Blend Mode
Normal
14
Deemphasis
75 µS
14
Soft Mute
Normal
15
Highcut
OFF
15
Clear Presets
None
15
Meter Lights
ON
16
Display Auto Fade
Off
16
Display Brightness
Full Bright
16
Remote IR Sensor
On
16
Remote Power IR
Enable
16
Remote IR Codes
Normal
17
Comm Port Baud Rate
115,200
17
Tuner Type
TM_ _ _
_
_ _ _ _ _V____ H0
17
Tuner Region
USA
18
Tuner Radio Text
1
On
18
Auto-Off:
DISABLED
18
Factory Reset
__
18
Note: In order to change the Tuner Radio Text Setup Setting
the Tuner Region needs to be set to “USA”.
Refer to Tuner Region on page 18.
