Loudspeaker System XCS1K Owner’s Manual McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
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 Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh XCS1K 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. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh. Safety Instructions ........................
Introduction The new McIntosh XCS1K Loudspeaker System is a Center Channel Loudspeaker capable of reproducing the full dynamic range of a symphony orchestra with very low audible distortion. It is the perfect match to the famous XCS1K Column Loudspeakers, when used in a Home Theater/Music System. It uses the same acoustic technology found in the XCS1K Column Loudspeakers developed by the McIntosh Acoustic Engineers.
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 Elements, reduces distortion significantly. It also increases power handling and efficiency. • Neodymium-Iron-Boron Alloy Magnets The 32 two inch Midranges and 20 three-quarter inch Dome Tweeters all use this Alloy.
Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your XCS1K Loudspeaker System. Front View of the XCS1K Loudspeaker System 16-7/8" 42.9cm 39-1/4" 99.7cm Side View of the XCS1K Loudspeaker System (shown at maximum elevation of 30°) 21" 53.3cm 22-1/8" 56.
Dimensions 7-5/16" 18.5cm 13-1/2" 31.8cm 3-3/4" 9.5cm Rear View of the XCS1K Loudspeaker System 5-5/8" 14.3cm 1-3/4" 3-7/8" 4.45cm 9.8cm 13-1/8" 33.3cm 11-5/16" 28.7cm 9-1/2" 24.1cm Front View of the XCS1K Midrange and High Frequency Horizontal Array 2-3/16" 4" 5.56cm 10.2cm Front View of the XCS1K Low Frequency Horizontal Array 11-5/16" 28.7cm 8-3/4" 22.3cm 21-3/4" 55.
Installation Installation Location in the Room The XCS1K Loudspeaker is designed for use as a Center Channel in a Home Theater System. The optimal method for selecting all the Loudspeaker Locations in a Home Theater System includes the use of a real time spectrum analyzer operated by an experienced system installer.
How to Connect using a single Amplifier How to Connect using a single Amplifier Caution: The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Power Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. 1. Prepare Loudspeaker cables by choosing one of the methods below: Bare wire cable ends: Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends, refer to figures 15, 16 & 17.
How to Connect using two Amplifiers Caution: The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Power Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. 1. Prepare Loudspeaker cables by choosing one of the methods below: Bare wire cable ends: Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends, refer to figures 15, 16 & 17. If the cable is stranded, carefully twist the strands together as tightly as possible.
How to Connect using two Amplifiers McIntosh Power Amplifier number two + + Jumper Jumper 11
How to Connect using three Amplifiers Caution: The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Power Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. 1. Prepare Loudspeaker cables by choosing one of the methods below: Bare wire cable ends: Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends, refer to figures 15, 16 & 17. If the cable is stranded, carefully twist the strands together as tightly as possible. 8.
How to Connect using three Amplifiers McIntosh Power Amplifier number two + - - + + McIntosh Power Amplifier number three 13
Specifications Specifications General Specifications System Driver Complement Two 10 inch LD/HP Woofers Thirty-Two 2 inch Titanium Inverted Dome Midranges Twenty 3/4 inch Titanium Dome Tweeters Finish Enclosures High Gloss Black Impedance 8 ohms Nominal Overall Dimensions Width is 39-1/4 inches (99.7cm) Height is 21 inches (53.3cm) Depth is 22-1/8 inches (56.2cm) Frequency Response 16Hz - 45kHz Sensitivity 86dB (2.
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 place it in the original protective cotton blue cover before placing 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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