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Fig. 5-MODE SELECTOR in the MPX STEREO position.

MPX STEREO:

In this position the output of the multiplex adapter

(that can be installed on the chassis in the prepared

space) connects to the jacks marked STEREO OUT on
the back panel. The STEREO OUT jacks are not controlled

by the volume control. The right channel program is also

connected to the jacks marked MONO OUT and is con-
trolled by the volume control.

Fig. 6-MODE SELECTOR in the EXT. STEREO position.

EXT STEREO:

In this position the MR-65 is used for stereo broad-

casts of FM-FM stereo or FM-AM stereo. The switch con-
nects the jack STEREO IN-LEFT to the jack STEREO OUT-

LEFT without amplification or volume control. The STEREO

OUT-RIGHT jack is connected to the MR-65 FM program
without the volume control. For FM-FM stereo another

FM tuner can be plugged in the jack STEREO IN-LEFT.

The MR-65 supplies the right channel program while
the external tuner supplies the left channel program.

Similarly for FM-AM stereo, the AM tuner can be plugged
in the STEREO IN-LEFT jack to supply left channel pro-
gram while the MR-65 supplies the right channel program.

Again in this position the right channel program from

the MR-65 is connected to the MONO OUT jacks through
the volume control.

AUTO. FREQ. CONTROL

Fig. 7-The AUTOMATIC FREQUENCY CONTROL

The amount of AFC can be varied from off to full on

by turning this control. Turned to the extreme left posi-

tion the AFC is off. Turned to the extreme right position
AFC is maximum.

The automatic action of the AFC is an exclusive

Mclntosh development. The AFC is electronically delayed

to allow tuning without AFC. When tuning is complete,
AFC is automatically restored.

MUTING

Fig. 8—Two position MUTING switch.

Between station noise is suppressed while tuning

when this switch is turned to the IN position. Ultra-sonic

muting, developed by Mclntosh, electronically turns off

the between station noise including the noises usually

heard when tuning in and out of a station.

BACK PANEL FACILITIES

Fig. 9 —Rear of chassis showing jacks, terminals, and adjustments.

MPX OUT

The unfiltered output of the MR-65 is connected to

the MPX OUT jack to feed an external multiplex adapter.
The FM program is always connected to this jack and is

not affected by the front panel switching.

MUTE ADJ

The ultra-sonic muting feature of the MR-65 is de-

signed to suppress noise between stations. The thres-

hold of the muting is adjusted at the factory using precise

measuring instruments. We do not recommend casual

adjustment of this control. In the event it is necessary to
adjust the threshold, turning the MUTE ADJ control to
the right lowers the threshold of muting and turning the

control to the left raises the threshold.

MON OUT

All monophonic programs and all right channel stereo

programs tuned in on the MR-65 are connected to the

MONO OUT jacks. These jacks are connected in parallel

and are fed from a low impedance feed back amplifier.

The front panel volume control adjusts the program level

fed to these jacks. The output level is variable up to 4

volts depending on volume control setting.

STEREO IN

These jacks connect a separate tuner through the

front panel switching for FM-FM stereo. (See the para-
graphs POWER OFF and EXT STEREO under MODE

SELECTOR on pages 2 and 3 for a complete explanation.)

STEREO OUT

A low impedance feed back amplifier without volume

control feeds the output jack marked RIGHT. The LEFT

jack program connection depends on the setting of the

MODE SELECTOR (See MODE SELECTOR page 2.) The

output voltage of the RIGHT jack is approximately 4 volts.

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Summary of Contents for MR65

Page 1: ...tiplex 3 Muting Adjustment 3 Output Jacks 3 Input Jacks 3 Antenna Terminals 4 Fuse 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 CONNECTING INSTRUCTIONS 5 Monophonic FM Programs 5 Stereophonic Internal Multiplex 6 Stereophonic External Multiplex 6 Stereophonic FM FM or FM AM 6 Antenna Connections 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 Monophonic FM Programs 7 Stereophonic Internal Multiplex 7 Stereophonic External Multiplex ...

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Page 3: ...s filament hum and does not drift during warm up The newly developed AFC circuit automatically aids tuning During manual tuning the MR 65 responds as if no AFC were operating When manual tuning is com pleted a small difference usually remains between the lowest distortion setting and the manual tuning setting The new circuit brings the AFC into action gradually over approximately a three second in...

Page 4: ...UNING meter Proper adjustment is explained on page 8 under Meter Adjustments The SIGNAL STRENGTH meter is driven by the 1st IF Amplifier and indicates the relative strength of signal from each station Tuning for maximum signal strength on a weak station assists in correct tuning If a directional FM antenna with a rotator is used the SIGNAL STRENGTH meter can indicate the proper direction for the a...

Page 5: ... Two position MUTING switch Between station noise is suppressed while tuning when this switch is turned to the IN position Ultra sonic muting developed by Mclntosh electronically turns off the between station noise including the noises usually heard when tuning in and out of a station BACK PANEL FACILITIES Fig 9 Rear of chassis showing jacks terminals and adjustments MPX OUT The unfiltered output ...

Page 6: ... panel it is necessary to make two locating holes from the back inside of the panel using one of the mounting strips by 3 as a measuring tool Pro ceed as follows Measure the exact center of the proposed cut out area and scribe a vertical center line from the top of the panel down to the top surface of the shelf See position A in Fig 11 Draw a horizontal line 3 above the shelf using one of the moun...

Page 7: ... screws until you have tightened the front panel screws Use of the wrong length 10 32 screws may cause electrical shorting in the circuit Fig 12 Detail of how the panel end caps are fitted to the MR 65 panel Attach the two metal panel end caps packed with mounting hardware on each end of the panel by sliding onto the pins See Fig 3 The end caps are held by spring tension and can easily be removed ...

Page 8: ...he power used by the MR 65 is 75 watts ANTENNA CONNECTIONS With the MR 65 one of three antenna systems can be used 1 the indoor dipole supplied with the MR 65 2 an outdoor FM antenna or 3 a VHF TV antenna In fringe areas best results will probably be obtained with the use of an outdoor FM antenna In many areas the indoor dipole antenna is usually satisfactory The use of a VHF TV antenna is also ef...

Page 9: ...ring noise The AFC action is electrically delayed to permit tuning without AFC and without turning switches to disable the AFC After tuning is complete the AFC automatically locks on the station The MR 65 may be accurately tuned with out having to split hairs The very best performance with a minimum of experience or effort results from the action of the new AFC circuit For critical tuning merely t...

Page 10: ...t of the dial scale lighting can be made on the rear of the chassis Set the switch marked LAMPS for HI if you want more light and LO if you want a dimmer light plus extended lamp life GUARANTEE Mclntosh Laboratory Incorporated guarantees the mechanical and electrical workmanship and compon ents of this equipment to be free of defects for a period of 90 days from date of purchase We further guarant...

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Page 12: ...LABORATORY INC 2 CHAMBERS STREET BINGHAMTON N Y Made in U S A Phone Area Code 607 723 5491 650M 2M HP Printed in U S A ...

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