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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ............................................................ 2
Thank You and Please Take a Moment............................. 2
Technical Assistance and Customer Service .................... 2
Table of Contents and Important Information .................. 2
Connector Information ..................................................... 5
Introduction and 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
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.
Important Information
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.
RAA1 AM Antenna Connecting Cable Part No. 171-371
Thirty foot, 2 conductor shielded, with 7 pin DIN Plug
and 5 pin Terminal Plug.
2. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s
manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MR85.
3. The MR85 Tuner has the provision for adding an optional
second TM1 Tuner Module and is available from your
McIntosh Dealer. With the addition of this second tuner
module, you can be listening to two different radio stations
simultaneously. This allows for such capabilities as listening
to one station while recording a different station or listening
to one station, while another station is being listened to in a
second room.
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 and may be
effective in buildings without metal siding or insulation.
B. An existing outdoor directional VHF-TV/FM or FM
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.
Customer Service
Technical Assistance
Please Take A Moment
Thank You
Copyright 2001, 2004 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
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:
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 Department. For as-
sistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the
McIntosh Service 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: 607-723-1545
Fax: 607-723-3636