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wildmda

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I recent purchased an MR88. I am trying to set up the XM radio. I bought and XM tuner and antenna. I connected the tuner to the MR88 and the antenna to the XM tuner. I then activated it with XM.

The screen on the MR88 shows P1 XM1 XM Preview and then flashed Check XM tuner. When pressing mode, I go the the XM runer section. It is enabled. The mode does not let me go to the other two XM selections (ex. XM Radio ID).

I bought another XM tuner thinking the tuner was defective. I bought a long XM cable and put the antenna outside facing the sky.

Nothings works. Can someone help me troubleshoot? I really appreciate the help.
 
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Call Chuck at the factory on Tuesday and you will need the exact model of the XM tuner module you have. XM has two different versions and you may need a software update for your MR88.

Thanks,
Ron-C
 
Mr88

I recently went through the same frustrating problem involving three separate tuners. The tuner requires a firmware update, available through your dealer. Once this was installed, everthing worked fine. Enjoy your new tuner.
 
Mr88

My dealer worked with McIntosh to get the firmware update. He then installed it and confirmed that it worked prior to delivering the tuner to me. I'm not certain how McIntosh got it to him. When I was initially entertaining the idea of purchasing the MR88, I confirmed with McIntosh what was required for XM reception, and was told that any XM tuner with a mini-USB connector (terminology??) would work. I purchased the mini-tuner with said connection and it would not work with the Mc. However, it worked perfectly well with my Sony XM ready receiver used in another application. It took ~2-3 months and three separate tuners for resolution of the issue. Very frustrating. There were some underlying issues that I won't get into here. PM me if you like.

Harry
 
Can the bottom display be turned off so the tuner dial stays on? That would look nice in the dark.

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Yes, or it can be set to come on briefly only when tuning then goes off. Activate auto fade in the set up menu.

Thanks,
Ron-C
 
I'm confused about HD Radio vs. XM. Do you have to pay for HD Radio like XM? Are there many HD Radio stations in the S.F. Bay Area?

I ordered a MR88. Can't wait to get it.
 
nodim2 said:
My dealer worked with McIntosh to get the firmware update. He then installed it and confirmed that it worked prior to delivering the tuner to me. I'm not certain how McIntosh got it to him. When I was initially entertaining the idea of purchasing the MR88, I confirmed with McIntosh what was required for XM reception, and was told that any XM tuner with a mini-USB connector (terminology??) would work. I purchased the mini-tuner with said connection and it would not work with the Mc. However, it worked perfectly well with my Sony XM ready receiver used in another application. It took ~2-3 months and three separate tuners for resolution of the issue. Very frustrating. There were some underlying issues that I won't get into here. PM me if you like.

Harry
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You're more patient than many of us would have been. I'd have been done with it the minute the second tuner failed. My money would have been refunded and the dreams of a Mac tuner evaporated.
 
Glad I came upon this thread, I just got an XM tuner that is not recognized by my MR88 running 1.01 firmware.
 
I put in an email to Chuck at Mc, he's on vacation until the New Year, so I've no way to get the firmware at the moment. I'm hoping that will provide a fix for this issue and a couple others I've seen with the tuner.
 
New firmware worked! Currently listening to some tunes on XM, I'm looking forward to exploring all the different channels.
 
Getting XM into your McIntosh system is easy.

I've got the original Sony, two Polks, and one Pioneer Inno which I carry everywhere. They all come with their own antenna pods which must be placed or hung just out of a south facing window.

All come with stereo mini jacks to RCA plugs. Plug that into a preamp. Leave your tuner alone.
 
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