McIntosh MR 500 Owners Manual

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The MR 500 FM Tuner is designed to perform to its specifications for many years. If you have any questions, please contact: CUSTOMER SERVICE Mclntosh Laboratory Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-9990 Phone: 607-723-3512 Take Advantage of 3 years of Contract Service... Fill in the Application NOW. MclNTOSH THREE YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT An application for A THREE YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT is included with this manual. The terms of the contract are: 1. Mclntosh will provide all parts, materials and labor needed to return the measured performance of the instrument to the original performance limits. Because battery life is dependent on conditions over which Mclntosh has no control, they are not covered under the service contract, nor is any shipping cost to and from the authorized service agency or the factory. 2. Any Mclntosh authorized service agency will repair Mclntosh instruments at nor- mal service rates. To receive service under the terms of the SERVICE CON- TRACT, the SERVICE CONTRACT CER- TIFICATE must be presented when the instrument is taken to the service agency. 3. Always have service done by a Mclntosh authorized service agency. If the instrument is modified or damaged as a result of unauthorized repair, the SERVICE CONTRACT will be cancelled. Damage by improper use or mishandl- ing is not covered by the SERVICE CONTRACT. 4. The SERVICE CONTRACT is issued to you as the original purchaser. To pro- tect you from misrepresentation, this contract cannot be transferred to a se- cond owner. 5. To receive the SERVICE CONTRACT, your purchase must be made from a Mclntosh franchised dealer. 6. Your completely filled in application for the SERVICE CONTRACT must be post- marked within 30 days of the date of purchase of the instrument. 7. To receive the SERVICE CONTRACT, all information on the application must be filled in. The SERVICE CONTRACT will be issued when the completely filled in application is received by Mclntosh Laboratory Incorporated in Binghamton, New York. 8. Units in operation outside the United States and Canada are not covered by the Mclntosh Service Contract, ir- respective of the place of purchase. Nor are units acquired outside the U.S.A. and Canada, the purchasers of which should consult with their dealer to ascertain what, if any, service contract or warranty may be available locally. Copyright 1983 (C) by Mclntosh Laboratory Inc. 2

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Installation The PANLOC system of installing equipment conveniently and securely is a product of Mclntosh research. By depressing the two PANLOC buttons on the front panel, the instrument can be either locked firmly in place or it can be unlocked so that the chassis can slide forward, giving you easy access to the top and rear panels. The trouble-free life of an electronic instrument is greatly extended by providing sufficient ventilation to prevent the build-up of high internal temperatures that cause deterioration of component parts. You should al- low enough clearance so that cool air can enter at the bottom of the cabinet and be vented from the top. With adequate ventilation the instrument can be mounted in any position. The recommended minimum space for adequate ventilation is 17 inches (43.2 cm) wide, and 4 1/2inches (11.4 cm) high, 15 inches (38.1 cm) deep. To install the instrument in a Mclntosh cabinet, follow the instructions that are enclosed with the cabinet. For any other type of installation follow these instructions: 1. Unpack from carton Open the carton and remove the PANLOC brack- ets, hardware package, and mounting template from the carton. Remove the MR 500 from its plastic bag and place it upside down on the shipping pallet; then unscrew the four plastic feet from the bottom of the chassis. 2. Mark the cabinet panel Place the mounting template in the position on the cabinet panel where the instrument is to be in- stalled, and tape it in place. The broken lines that represent the outline of the rectangular cutout also represent the outside dimensions of the chassis. Make sure these lines clear shelves, partitions, or any equipment. With the template in place, first mark the six A and B holes and the four small holes that locate the corners of the cutout. Then, join the four corner markings with pencil lines, using the edge of the template as a straigtedge. 3. Drill Holes Use a drill with a 3/16 inch (5 mm) bit held perpen- dicular to the panel and drill the six A and B holes. Then, using a drill bit slightly larger than the tip of your saw blade, drill one hole at each of two diagonally opposite corners. The holes should bare- ly touch the inside edge of the penciled outline. Before taking the next step, make sure that the six A and B holes have been drilled. 4. Saw the Panel Cutout Saw carefully on the inside of the penciled lines. First make the two long cuts and then the two short cuts. After the rectangular open ing has been cut out, use a file to square the corners and smooth any irregularities in the cut edges. 3

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FM Station Log 15 STATION DIAL FREQ. LOCATION CITY, STATE ANTENNA DIRECTION REMARKS TIME- DATE