McIntosh M85 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Customer Service

Technical Assistance

Please Take A Moment

Thank You

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

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:

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.

Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Dealer Name:

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

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

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 owners

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.