McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York LCR80 Loudspeaker System Owner’s Manual 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6.
Thank You Customer Service Please Take A Moment McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-3515 Fax: 607-723-1917 Your decision to own this McIntosh LCR80 Loudspeaker System ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners.. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of listening enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual.
Introduction McIntosh Acoustic Engineers have achieved in the design of the LCR80 Loudspeaker System, a level of high performance. The LCR80 provides superior spaciousness sound reproduction with unusual sound stage depth. The LCR80 utilizes a three-quarter inch Titanium Dome Tweeter and a pair of two inch Midrange Inverted Titanium Dome Drivers. Refer to figures A and Figure A B.
Introduction and Performance Features Performance Features • Patented LD/HP® Technology The McIntosh Low Frequency Loudspeaker Elements feature the patented LD/HP Magnetic Circuit Design. This design, when compared to conventional Loudspeaker Drivers, reduces distortion significantly. It also increases power handling and efficiency. The rear vent through the magnetic assembly offers improved heat dissipation.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your LCR80. 24" Location of Bracket Mounting Holes 61cm Front View of the LCR80 4" 10.2cm 4" 8" 10.2cm 20.3cm 12" 30.5cm 20" 50.8cm Rear View of the LCR80 9" 2-3/16" 5.6cm 15" 22.9cm 4" 10.2cm 38.1cm 5-7/8" 15cm 12" 30.5cm 5-3/8" 13.5cm Front View of the LCR80 (without Grille) 8" 20.3cm 5-7/8" 15cm 6 4" 10.2cm 18-5/8" 47.3cm End View of the LCR80 2-5/32" 5.48cm 4" 10.
Unpacking the Loudspeaker Unpacking the Loudspeaker To protect the fine finish of the LCR80 Loudspeaker System during the installation process, it is advisable to prepare a suitable area. A freshly vacuumed carpeted area covered with a soft, clean fabric, such as a large bed linen or blanket would be suitable. It is recommended that the Professionals at your McIntosh Dealer, who are skilled in all aspects of installation and operation, install the LCR80 Loudspeaker System and any associated audio equipment.
Installing the LCR80 on the Wall The supplied On Wall Mounting Brackets allow for different mounting positions of the LCR80 Loudspeaker relative to the wall, both vertical and horizontal. Two positions are flush mount, with the Loudspeaker close to and parallel with the wall. The other position is angle mount, which places the Loudspeaker further away from the wall and allows for rotation of ±30 degrees. Refer to figure 5. Horizontal Wall Mounting Angled Hardware 2.
Installing the LCR80 on the Wall Horizontal Mounting with Flush Hardware Vertical Mounting with Flush Hardware Figure 10 Vertical Mounting with Angled Hardware Figure 12 Figure 14 Figure 8 3-1/8” 7.9cm 3-15/16” 7.8cm 3-1/8” 7.9cm Figure 11 16” 16” 40.6cm 40.6cm Figure 9 8-3/8” 21.9cm 6-3/4” 17.
Room Acoustics and Loudspeaker Placement Room Acoustics and Loudspeaker Placement Loudspeaker Placement Loudspeaker placement in a room can greatly affect performance. The LCR80 Loudspeaker System is designed for Music and Home Theater Systems. The optimal method for selecting speaker locations includes the use of a real time spectrum analyzer operated by an experienced system installer.
Input Terminals When connecting the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables to the LCR80 Loudspeaker Input Terminals please follow the steps below: 1. Rotate the end of the Input Terminal Post counterclockwise until an opening appears. Refer to figures A and B. 2. Insert the Loudspeaker hookup Opening cable into the Input Terminal Figure B Figure A Post opening or the cable spade lug around the center post of the Input Terminal. Refer to figure C. 3.
How to Connect Note: It is important to maintain the correct polarity at both ends of the Loudspeaker cables. 8. Connect the other end of the Loudspeaker cables coming from the LCR80 COM (Negative [-] ) and 8 Ω (Positive [+] )Input Terminals to the Negative (-) and Positive (+) 8 Ω Output Terminal on the Power Amplifier. 9. Refer to steps 7 and 8 connect any additional LCR80 Loudspeakers in a similar manner to the Amplifier.
Specifications Specifications General Specifications System Driver Complement Two 6 inch Woofers (incorporating LD/HP1) Two 2 inch Titanium Inverted Dome Midranges One 3/4 inch Titanium Dome Tweeter Enclosure Finish Available in various real wood veneers with a high gloss polyester finish Impedance 8 ohms Nominal Frequency Response 80Hz - 45,000Hz Sensitivity 81 dB (2.83V/1m) Crossover Frequencies 500Hz 4,500Hz Recommended Power Range 75 Watts to 300 Watts Maximum Power Handling 300 Watts LD/HP Pat.
Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. To protect the finish of the Loudspeaker it is advisable to wrap the Loudspeaker Cabinet with a durable plastic film. Then place wrapped Loudspeaker into the protective fiber cover, before inserting it into the shipping carton. Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition.
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