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P1 91.5 FM ST
Figure 2
How to Operate the Tuner Setup Mode
Your McIntosh MR89 has been factory congured
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 rmware governs the operational function of the
MR89 Tuner. As enhancements are made, the rmware
version is updated. Install the latest rmware 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
Blend i ng Ty pe
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
O 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 Ty pe
TM
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_
V
____
H0
17
Tuner Region
USA 18
Tuner Radio Text
1
On 18
Auto-O:
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.
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