McIntosh HR085 User manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: [phone] www.mcintoshlabs.com
Owner’s Manual
for the
HR085 and HR086
Remote Controls

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Copyright 2015 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Table of ContentsTechnical Assistance
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 additional help concerning a suspected problem,
you can receive technical assistance for all McIntosh
products at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Customer Service
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 assistance on factory repair return
procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department
at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Introduction................................................................ 2
Technical Assistance ................................................. 2
Customer Service....................................................... 2
Table of Contents ....................................................... 2
Battery Installation .................................................... 3
Battery Removal ........................................................ 3
HR085:
Remote Control Push-buttons..................................... 4
How to use the Remote Control.................................. 5
HR086:
Remote Control Push-buttons..................................... 6
How to use the Remote Control.................................. 7
Introduction
This McIntosh Model is now supplied with either the
HR085 Remote Control for Preamplifiers, Integrated
Amplifiers and Tuners or the HR086 for SACD/CD
Players.
When using the HR085, please refer to pages 4 and
5 in this Owner’s Manual for Remote Control Push-
button Identification and How to Use the Remote
Control instead of similar information contained in the
McIntosh Preamplifier, Integrated Amplifier or Tuner
Ow ner’s Manu al.
When using the HR086, please refer to pages 6 and
7 in this Owner’s manual for Remote Control Push-
button Identification and How to Use the Remote
Control instead of similar information contained in the
McIntosh SACD/CD Player Owner’s Manual.
The HR085 Remote Control has the ability to learn
and store Remote Control Commands from non-McIn-
tosh Components. For additional information on how
to learn/store/issue those Remote Control Commands
for up to three non-McIntosh Components go to the
McIntosh Web Site:
http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/us/support/Pages/
Manuals.aspx
Under “Product Catorgory” select (Preamplifiers,
Integrated Amplifiers or Tuners) and under “Model
Number” select the appropriate Model Number,
then click on “Select”. When the Model Information
appears, download the “McIntosh HR085 Remote
Control Learning Guide”. Follow the instructions
contained in the Guide.

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Battery Installation HR085 Battery Removal
The HR085 may be supplied with batteries depend-
ing on the country where the McIntosh Model is
purchased. Please follow the instructions below when
installing the two size “AAA - 1.5V Batteries” into
the rear recessed compartment of the HR085 Remote
Control:
1. Referring to figures 1 and 2, press the tab towards
the bottom edge of the Remote Control and lift
up on the Battery Cover and temporarily place it
aside.
2. Insert the two batteries into the remote control
orienting them as illustrated in figure 3.
3. Reinstall the Battery Cover.
4. The HR085 Remote Control is now ready for
operation.
The life of the Batteries used in the HR085 or HR086
Remote Control is dependent on the battery type and
the actual amount of use.
It is advisable to remove the batteries from the Re-
mote Control when it is not to be used for an extended
period of time. This will help to extend battery life
and avoid possible damage to the Remote Control.
Store the batteries in a cool dry place for future
use or dispose of the batteries in accor-
dance with the local regulations for battery
disposal. Batteries should never be thrown
away or incinerated.
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3
Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6
Battery
Compartment
Battery
Compartment
TAB
LIFT
UP
Battery
Orientation
Battery
Orientation
Small
Screwdriver
Battery Installation HR086
The HR086 may be supplied with batteries depend-
ing on the country where the McIntosh Model is
purchased. Please follow the instructions below when
installing the two size “AAA - 1.5V Batteries” into
the rear recessed compartment of the HR086 Remote
Control:
1. Referring to figures 4 and 5, with a small com-
mon blade screwdriver carefully insert the screw-
driver blade between the top edge of the battery
Compartment Cover and the Remote Control
Rear. Then slide the cover down to expose the
battery compartment and temporarily place the
cover aside.
2. Insert the two batteries into the remote control
orienting them as illustrated in figure 6.
3. Reinstall the Battery Cover.
4. The HR086 Remote Control is now ready for
operation.
Slide the Battery
Compartment
Cover Down

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HR085 Remote Control Push-Buttons
Press to Power the amplifier ON
Use to select tuner presets, direct ac-
cess an AM/FM Station Frequency,
disc tracks or any numbered operation
Mutes the audio Adjusts the VOLume level up or down
Selects AM Tuner Operating
Functions and Disc Selection on
certain McIntosh Disc Players
Selects FM Tuner Operating Functions, select Output
2 (when used with the SETUP/shift Push-button and
Track Selection on certain McIntosh CD Players
LEDs illuminate during the time a remote command
is sent and when programming the remote control
Press the Trim Push-button and then the
LEVEL UP Push-button to select and adjust
various functions. MENU is used with Mc-
Intosh Models displaying choices on a video
screen.
Press to Power the amplifier OFF
Scrolls through the available INPUTS
Used to SELECT/Enter the indicated choice
Use pand qto tune Up or Down the AM/FM
Dial, use uand tfor the next or previous HD
Radio Program (TM2 Tuner Module installed)
Activates the TRIM Mode. GUIDE is
used with McIntosh Models displaying
instructions on a video screen.
Press to change broadcast bands on a
connected Tuner. Select certain functions
on a variety of McIntosh Models
Select the DEVICE to issue a remote
control command to
Direct access to stored Tuner PRESETS when
used with the numeric Push-buttons (0 thru 9)
Press the Trim Push-button and then the
LEVEL DOWN Push-button to select and
adjust various functions. INFO is used with
McIntosh Models displaying information on
a video screen.
Selects transport functions of STOP,
PLAY/PAUSE, RECORD, BACK for
the previous-selection, FAST-RE-
VERSE, FAST-FORWARD and NEXT
for the next selection.
Selects Previous Tuner Station PRESET
Tuner scans Down the dial
to SEEK the next Station
Selects Next Tuner Station PRESET
Tuner scans Up the dial to
SEEK the next Station
Selects either Stereo or Mono MODE of operation.
EXIT is used with McIntosh Models displaying
information or choices on a video screen.
SHIFT Push-button used to
select a function with blue
color nomenclature

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How to use the HR085 Remote Control
How to use the Remote Control
The supplied HR085 Remote Control is capable of
directly controlling the functions of contemporary
Source Components connected to this McIntosh
Model via the Data Port.
Notes: 1. If at any time the McIntosh Model seems
unresponsive to HR085 Remote Control Com-
mands, press the DEVICE Push-button to
select first.
2. For additional information on using the
HR085 Remote Control with the McIntosh
Model, please refer to the “How to Operate”
section of this Owner’s Manual.
3. For additional information on the Data Port,
refer to the “Connector and Cable” and “How
to Connect” sections of the McIntosh Model
Owner’s Manual.
Trim
Press the TRIM Push-button until the desired Trim
function (Balance, Trim Level, etc.) appears on the
McIntosh Model Front Panel Display, then press the
LEVEL Up or Down Push-button to adjust the Trim
setting.
Note: Press the TRIM Push-button to recall the last
Trim function selected. For additional informa-
tion on using the Trim Functions refer to “How to
Operate” section of the McIntosh Model Owner’s
Manual.
Output Selection
Press the BLUE (Setup) Push-button followed by
the AM (Output 1) or FM (Output 2) Push-button, to
control the Rear Panel Audio OUTPUTS 1, 2 (ON or
OFF) and Power Control TRIG 1 / TRIG 2. These
OUTPUTS provide signals to this McIntosh Model
and/or other McIntosh Models.
Note: Refer to “SETUP” section of the McIntosh Model
Owner’s Manual for additional information.

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Use to CLEAR the last programmed track
Use to select various disc information, including
time, on the Front Panel DISPlay. It is also used
to cancel the text display mode on a SACD Disc
Press Back to play the Previous Selection.
Also used to select one of various repeat
modes
Press to once to PLAY, a second time to
PAUSE and a third time to RESUME play-
back. Also used to activate random playback
of the tracks on a SACD or CD disc
Access the TEXT Display Mode when play-
ing a SACD Disc containing the information
Adjusts the volume LEVEL up or down
Use to select the SACD or CD Tracks
from a hybrid disc for playback
Use to direct access tracks 10 and above
Select the sound source of Disc Playback or the
external Digital Input (Coaxial, Optical or USB)
Note: The Remote Control Push-buttons not identified are for use with other McIntosh Products
Momentarily press to Power ON or OFF
Selects Disc MODE or Folder Mode for navigating
and selection of music on a CD-ROM Disc
Push-buttons 2, 4, 6 and 8 used for navigating
up, down, left, right through tracks/folders
HR086 Remote Control Push-Buttons
SHIFT push-button with LED Indicators
used to select a push-button function
with white or gold color nomenclature Use to select disc tracks or
any numbered operation
Push-button 5 used to Enter the track/folder
indicated on the McIntosh Front Panel Display
Press to FAST-REVERSE thru the current
selection
Press to play the NEXT Selection
Press to FAST-FORWARD thru the current selection
Press to STOP disc playback

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How to use the Remote Control
The Remote Control is capable of performing most
Operating Functions for the McIntosh SACD/CD Play-
ers.
If at any time the McIntosh SACD/CD Player
seems unresponsive to the desired Remote Control
Command, it may be necessary to select the color of
the push-button nomenclature for the desired com-
mand. This is accomplished by first pressing the
SHIFT Push-button to select either white or gold, as
indicated by the LEDs, and then within 3 seconds
pressing, or in the case of some functions repeatedly
press, the desired command push-button.
Note: For additional information on using the HR086
Remote Control with the McIntosh SACD/CD
Player, please refer to the “How to Operate”
section of this Owner’s Manual.
Play and Pause
With a disc loaded, press the PLAYPush-button to
start the disc playing. Press the PLAYPush-button
a second time to temporarily stop disc playback at any
time (Pause). To resume playback press the PLAY
Push-button.
Note: The Play and Pause functions have been combined
into the Play Push-button.
Stop
Press the STOP<Push-button to stop disc playback
and return to displaying the table of contents of the
disc.
Numbered Push-buttons
Press 1 through 9 to directly access one of the first
nine Disc Tracks using the Front Panel Information
Display. For track numbers greater than 10, press the
+10 Push-button followed by the 0-9 Push-button. For
example, to access Disc Track 23, press the +10 Push-
button twice and then the 3 Push-button.
Reverse and Fast Foward
Press the7(Reverse) or 8(Fast Forward) Push-button
to start moving rapidly through a track on the disc.
When the desired location is reached release the7
(Reverse) or8 (Fast Forward) Push-button to resume
normal playback.
Back and Next
Press the :(Next) Push-button to move forward one
track or the 9(Back) Push-button to move back to the
beginning of the current track playing. Also used to
review the Programmed Tracks from the disc on the
Front Panel Information Display, while in the Program
Mode.
Note: If the 9(Back) Push-button is pressed during
playback of the first three seconds of the track, the
SACD/CD will start playing back the previous track
from the beginning. If the Front Panel Information
Display is indicating time, the display will momen-
tarily indicate the track number.
SACD or CD Track Selection
Press the DISC LAYER Push-button to select the
SACD or CD Tracks from a hybrid disc for playback.
Display/Time
Press the DISPlay/TIME Push-button to access vari-
ous disc times. It is also used to return the Front Panel
Information Display to indicating time instead of text
information on a SACD Disc.
How to use the HR086 Remote Control
Menu/Text
Press the MENU/TEXT Push-button to select the vari-
ous text information on a SACD Disc such as Album,
Artist and Track Titles (disc dependent).
Repeat Modes
Press the REPEAT Push-button to select either One
Track, All Tracks or cancel the Repeat Mode.
Clear
Press the CLEAR Push-button to erase a program
track(s).

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reserve the right to improve design without notice.
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, NY 13903
www.mcintoshlabs.com
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