WARRANTY STATION

FM STEREO TUNER MR 71
SERVICE MANUAL

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 MR 71 FM STEREO TUNER

INTRODUCTION

All McIntosh tuners are carefully aligned and tested at the factory
using the finest available test equipment. All McIntosh tuners will meet
their published specifications when shipped from the factory.

After extensive operation, especially when tubes have been replaced,

it may be desirable to realign the tuner circuits for best performance.
This manual gives complete information on the circuit realignment pro¬
cedure for the MR 71 stereo tuner.

The test equipment listed below (or its equivalent) is necessary to properly
align an MR 71. The accuracy of the alignment will be directly related
to the accuracy and calibration of the test equipment used.

FM Signal Generator (Measurements 210A or equivalent)

VTVM
Multiplex Generator (RCA WR-51A or equivalent)

10.7 MC Generator (Preferably crystal controlled)

Oscilloscope (Hewlett-Packard 120B or equivalent)

Harmonic Distortion Analyzer, desirable but not essential—

(Hewlett-Packard 330B or equivalent)

If the necessary test equipment is not available, alignment should

not be attempted. You may contact the McIntosh Customer Service
Department for additional information.

Customer Service
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York

Our telephone number is 723-5491

The direct dial area code is 607

 MR 71 FM

TUNER SIGNAL GENERATOR INDICATOR

DIAL CONNECTED
SETTING FREQ COUPLING MODULATION TYPE
TO

Point of no 10.7MC Through external cw VTVM TP #1

interference .01MF cap to
or signal pin 7 of
1 2AT7 mixer

SAME SAME SAME SAME SAME Pin 6 of T5

SAME SAME SAME SAME SAME Junction of D4

and R42

SAME SAME SAME SAME SAME T6, Pin 6

SAME SAME SAME SAME SAME TP #2

105MC 105MC 300 ohm antenna 400 cycles VTVM connected to TP1 and
terminals with 75KC deviation scope connected to
*matching network (100% modulation) L or R audio output

90MC 90MC SAME SAME SAME

105MC 105MC SAME SAME SAME

90MC 90MC SAME SAME SAME

Point of no Scope L or R output

interference

105MC 105MC SAME 400 cycles VTVM connected to TP #1

75KC deviation and
(100% modulation) Scope connected to
attenuated to L or R audio output
2.5 microvolts
output

ANTENNA MATCHING NETWORK

*
100 OHMS
■AAA/— -O TUNER
FM SIGNAL 300 OHM
GENERATOR ANTENNA
AAA— TERMINALS
150 OHMS

* IF SIGNAL GENERATOR HAS OTHER THAN 50 OHM INTERNAL IMPEDANCE,

USE A RESISTOR OF 150 OHMS, LESS INTERNAL GENERATOR IMPEDANCE.
ALIGNMENT

TEST
ADJUST REMARKS
LIMITS

Top (Secondary) Maximum Shunt to ground the winding not being adjusted with a .01MF capacitor
and possible in series with a IK resistor. Attenuate signal generator until output
bottom (Primary) negative voltage at TP #1 is less than 1.5 volts with one IF transformer winding
cores of T1, T2, voltage shunted. IF transformers have terminal #1 marked with a green dot
T3, and T4 and are numbered clockwise.
'
T5 Primary Same as
(Bottom core) above

T5 Secondary Adjust for

(Top core) 0 volts

T6 Primary Maximum If a distortion analyzer is available, omit this step at this time. Adjust
(Bottom core) negative T6 primary after step 9. At that time, use a strong signal from FM
voltage generator, modulate 100%, and use 75KC deviation. Adjust primary
for minimum distortion. Should be no greater than 0.5%.

T6 Secondary Adjust for

(Top core) 0 volts

Oscillator Maximum As output increases, attenuate signal generator to keep maximum output
Trimmer negative at TP # 1 to a low level. By doing so, precise alignment can be achieved.
voltage

Oscillator SAME Repeat steps 6 and 7 until dial calibration is accurate.

Coil

Mixer trimmer, SAME

RF trimmer, and
Antenna trimmer

Mixer, RF, and SAME

Antenna coil Repeat steps 8 and 9 until output is as high as possible.
Tuning slugs

Muting adj. Turn muting switch to “in” position. Adjust muting control until
control background noise just disappears.

IHFM Step 11 is an overall sensitivity check, and requires a distortion analyzer

sensitivity and FM signal generator with attenuator.
2.5 microvolt With 2.5 microvolts input at the 300 ohm antenna terminals, TP #1
for 3% total voltage should be 3.0 volts or more.
noise and
distortion
 MR 71 MULTIPLEX

TUNER SIGNAL GENERATOR INDICATOR

STEPS DIAL CONNECTED
SETTING FREQ. COUPLING MODULATION TYPE
TO

100MC 100MC 300 ohm 1 9KC pilot only DC Pin 7 of

modulated by antenna VTVM 6U8
MPX generator terminals with (V14B)
approx.
1 000 microvolt
signal

SAME SAME SAME 1KC 100% Audio Pin 1 or 2 of

modulation VTVM 38KC transformer
left or right only, (T8)
pilot on

SAME SAME SAME L or R

output jack

SAME SAME SAME SAME

SAME SAME SAME SAME SAME SAME

SAME SAME SAME Turn off 1 KC SAME SAME

8 audio modulation

SAME Tune to a SAME MPX

stereo
strong MONO
indicator
FM station
light on
tuner
DECODER ALIGNMENT

TEST
ADJUST
LIMITS

On the top of the chassis is an opening labeled "MPX Light Adjust."

Insert a screw driver into this opening and turn the control completely
counterclockwise.

1 9KC phase coil Adjust for

and 19KC maximum DC
transformer (T7) voltage

Adjust "MPX Light Adjuster” control completely clockwise.

38KC Adjust for

transformer maximum
bottom core voltage

38KC Adjust for 1. Turn off 19KC pilot on MPX generator.

transformer stable scope 2. Adjust top core of 38KC transformer to obtain a stable and uniform
top core display 1 KC signal scope display. This adjustment may be critical, so turn
core very slowly.
3. Turn 19KC pilot back on.

1 9KC phase coil 30db separation Modulate left channel and measure right channel output. Adjust 19KC
or more phase coil for minimum right channel output (maximum separation).
Remove all test leads from TP #2 for separation checks.

SAME Modulate right channel and measure left channel output. Separation in
steps 5 and 6 should be at least 30db.

This step checks the rejection of 19KC and 38KC frequencies. Residual output should be
at least 40db below modulated output.

MPX light adj. Turn control until light comes on. Then back off just enough to cause the
control—R3 light to go off. Then back off about 14 of a turn more. Light should
operate ONLY on an MPX signal.

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 MR 71 PARTS LIST
TUBES
ITEM IDENTIFICATION
NO. USE NUMBER
VI RF Amplifier 1 6DS4
V2 RF Amplifier 2; Mixer 12AT7
V3 Oscillator 6BN4A
V4 IF Amplifier 1 6AU6
V5 IF Amplifier 2 6AU6
V6 IF Amplifier 3 6AU6
V7 IF Amplifier 4; Limiter 1 6AU6
V8 IF Amplifier 5, Limiter 2; Muting 6CS6
V9 Multipath Indicator 6HU6/EM87
V10 Muting Amplifier; Muting Detector; A&C Clamp 6BN8
VI 1 Left Audio Amplifier 6BL8
VI 2 Right Audio Amplifier 6BL8
VI 3 Voltage Reference Diode ST2-27S
VI4 MPX Amplifier, MPX Indicator Control 6U8
VI 5 MPX Oscillator 12AU7
TRANSISTOR
Q1 MPX Indicator Lamp Switch 2N3053
DIODES
Dl, D2 Selenium Rectifiers, High Voltage Power Supply GE#6RS20PH6RGD1
D3 Variable Capacitance Amprex S-254
D4, D5 Narrow Band Discriminator (Matched Pair) Type 1N542 Germanium Diode
D6, D7 Wide Band Discriminator (Matched Pair) Type 1N542 Germanium Diode
D8, D9 Balanced Detector for MPX Indicator (Matched Pair) Type 1N542 Germanium Diode
DIO, Dl 2 Balanced MPX Detectors—Left Channel (Matched Pair) Type 1N542 Germanium Diode
Dll, Dl3 Balanced MPX Detectors—Right Channel (Matched Pair) Type 1N542 Germanium Diode
Dl 4 Low Voltage Rectifier Type INI 21 7 Silicon Diode
CONTROLS
ITEM IDENTIFICATION
NO. FUNCTION RESISTANCE NUMBER
R1 Automatic Freq. Control 500K R147 A103
R2 Muting Adj. Pot. 10K R50, 000-6F
R3 MPX Light Adj. IK Wirt #807
R4 Volume Control 20K (Dual) R105-164
R5 Rear Panel Output Adj. Control 40K (Dual) R147-A102
SWITCHES
ITEM IDENTIFICATION
NO. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION NUMBER
SI Muting 3 position S147-B130
S2 Mode Selector 3 position with S147-B105
on/off switch
S3 Panel Light Dim- Bright SPST Stackpole SS-26
TRANSFORMERS
ITEM IDENTIFICATION
NO. FUNCTION NUMBER
T1 FM first IF T107-134A
T2 FM second IF T107-133A
T3 FM third IF T107-133A
T4 FM fourth IF T107-133A
T5 FM fifth IF, Discriminator T107-135B
T6 FM Discriminator T107-I35B
T7 19KC Amplifier T129-101A
T8 38KC Oscillator T129-102A
T9 Baiun
T10 Power T123-133A
CAPACITORS
ITEM IDENTIFICATION
NO. DESCRIPTION CAPACITANCE VOLTAGE TOLERANCE NUMBER
Cl Variable FM C147-C101
C2 Antenna Trimmer 1 - 8 pf NPO
C3 RF Trimmer 1 -8pf NPO
C4 Mixer Trimmer 1 -8pf NPO
C5 Oscillator Trimmer 1 -8pf
C6 Ceramic Disc lOpf 20% NPO
C7 Ceramic Disc 6.8pf 20% NPO
CIO Ceramic Feed Thru lOOOpf
Cl 2 Ceramic Tubular 5pf ±.25pf N330
C14 Ceramic Tubular 3pf ±.25pf NPO
Cl 5 Ceramic Tubular 1,5pf ±.25pf NPO
Cl 6 Ceramic Feed Thru lOOOpf
Cl 8 Phenolic .18pf 10%
C19 Phenolic 3.9pf 10%
C20 Ceramic Feed Thru lOOOpf
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C22 Ceramic Feed Thru lOOOpf
 CAPACITORS
ITEM IDENTIFICATION
NO. DESCRIPTION CAPACITANCE VOLTAGE TOLERANCE NUMBER
C23 Phenolic ,33pf 10%
C25 Ceramic Feed Thru lOOOpf
C27 Phenolic .33pf 10%
C30 Ceramic Feed Thru lOOOpf
C31 Phenolic 2.2pf 10%
C32 Ceramic Disc 6.8pf 20% NPO
C33 Ceramic Feed Thru lOOOpf
C34 Ceramic Feed Thru lOOOpf
C35 Non-Polarized lOmfd 25V + 100-10%
Electrolytic
C37 Ceramic Disc ,47pf 20% NPO
C38 Ceramic Tubular 5pf ±.25pf N330
C39 Ceramic Tubular 5pf ±.25pf N150
C40 Ceramic Disc 22pf 20% N470
C41 Ceramic Feed Thru lOOOpf
C42 Ceramic Disc 470pf 20%
C44 Ceramic Disc lOOpf 10% N1500
C46 Paper ,047mfd 200V 20%
C47 Ceramic Feed Thru lOOOpf
C49 Ceramic Disc 47pf 20% N470
C50 Ceramic Disc 22pf 10% NPO
C54 Ceramic Disc 6.8pf 20% NPO
C55 Ceramic Disc lOpf 20% NPO
C56 Ceramic Disc 27pf 20% N470
C57 Ceramic Feed Thru lOOpf
C58 Ceramic Disc 2 x .01 900V AC
C59 Electrolytic 40mfd 200V
C60 Electrolytic 4 x 50mfd 200V
C61 Ceramic Feed Thru lOOOpf
C62 Ceramic Feed Thru lOOOpf
C63 Ceramic Feed Thru lOOOpf
C68 Ceramic Disc lOOpf 10% N1500
C70 Paper .0022mfd 400V 10%
C71 Silver Mica 2700pf 100V 5%
C72 Ceramic Disc lOOpf 10 % N1500
C76 Ceramic Disc 220pf 20%
C78 Silver Mica 4700pf 100V 5%
C79 Silver Mica 4700pf 100V 5%
C85 Ceramic Disc 330pf 10%
C86 Ceramic Disc 330pf 10%
C87 Ceramic Tubular 430pf 5%
C88 Ceramic Tubular 430pf 5%
C93 Electrolytic 1 mfd 150V Cl 24-129
C94 Electrolytic 1 mfd 150V Cl 24-129
C95 Electrolytic lOmfd 3V
C96 Electrolytic 1 Omfd 3V

COILS
ITEM IDENTIFICATION
NO. DESCRIPTION VALUE NUMBER
LI Antenna Coil L107A141
L2 RF Coil LI 07-207A
L3 Mixer Coil LI 07-208B
L4 Oscillator Coil LI 07-206A
L5 1 9KC Trap LI 29-1 03
L6 Coupling Link
L7 RF Choke .47 Micro H
L8 RF Choke 2.2 Micro H
L9 RF Choke 1.2 Micro H
LI 0 RF Choke LI 0, 004
LI 1 RF Choke 1.2 Micro H
LI 2 RF Choke 75 Micro H
LI 3 RF Choke 1.2 Micro H
LI 4 RF Choke 2.5 Micro H M-7060
• LI 5 RF Choke 75 Micro H
LI 6 Peaking Coil LI 29-1 23
LI 7 RF Choke 2.2 Micro H
LI 8 RF Choke 2.2 Micro H
LI 9 RF Choke 1.2 Micro H
L20 RF Choke 1.2 Micro H
L21 RF Choke 1.2 Micro H

MISCELLANEOUS
Lamp, Festoon: 7 volts, 2 watts, 7 x 43mm Meter, Tuning: #M146B148
Lamp, Stereo: No. 1850 LDR Network: #R146-A143
Lamp, Meter: No. 1 847 Cable, Coaxial: 50 ohm, Amphenol #21 -598
Fuse: 1 Amp. Slo-Blo, 3AG SCA Filter: #Z146B135
10 Meter, Signal Strength: #M146B146
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MUTE ADJUST
DISCRIMINATOR
CONTROL V
TRANSFORMER s

5th IF--
TRANSFORMER

4th IF-
MIXER COIL
TRANSFORMER

KC
PHASE COIL

3rd IF
TRANSFORMER

1st IF-- —- 19 KC
TRANSFORMER TRANSFORMER

TRANSFORMER MPX, LIGHT

ADJUST

OSCILLATOR

ANTENNA
 SPECIFICATIONS

Useable Sensitivity Antenna Inputs

2.5 microvolts at 100% modulation (±75KC 300 ohms balanced; 75 ohms unbalanced.
deviation) for less than 3% total noise and RF Amplifier
harmonic distortion in accordance with Cascode with 6DS4 Nuvistor in first stage.
IHF standards.
IF Stages
Audio Frequency Response
Five, with 200KC bandwidth
Within Vidb from 20 to 20,000 cycles.
Limiters
Distortion
Two.
Less than 0.5% at 100% modulation
±75KC deviation. Radiation
Capture Ratio Substantially below FCC requirements.
1.5db at 100% modulation.
Multiplex Channel Separation
Muting Better than 30db at 1000 cycles.
IF injected ultrasonic muting: at least 60db
noise reduction between stations. Multiplex Filter
Oscillator Drift Greater than 48db suppression of 19KC pilot
Less than 25KC with AFC disabled; negligible and 38KC carrier.
with AFC in operation. Multiplex Indicator
Image Rejection Front panel multiplex stereo light activated
Better than 80db at 90MC; better than 70db by 19KC carrier-only.
at 105MC. Multiplex Type
Hum Peak-detecting, self-matrixing detector.
Better than 70db below 100% modulation. SCA Filter
Output 50db down at 67KC to 74KC 275db per
Approximately 2.5 volts; low impedance. octave slope.

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LABORATORY INC.
2 Chambers St., Binghamton, N. Y.

Made in U.S.A.

Phone—Area Code 607-723-6491

Design subject to change without notice.

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