McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York XCS200 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 Your decision to own this McIntosh XCS200 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.
Introduction McIntosh Acoustic Engineers have achieved in the design of the XCS200 Loudspeaker System a level of high performance. The XCS200 provides superior spaciousness sound reproduction with unusual sound stage depth in a full range system. It uses a new acoustic design technology known as Progressive Inductance ControlTM (PIC).
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 8 two inch Midranges and 5 three-quarter inch Dome Tweeters all use this Alloy.
Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your XCS200. 32-1/2" 82.55cm Front View of the XCS200 10-5/8" 27.0cm 3/4" 1.9cm 1" 2.54cm 12-3/4" 5-5/16" 13.5cm 4.4cm 4-1/2" 11.4cm Front View of the XCS200 (without Grille) 7-1/4" 18.4cm End View of the XCS200 7-3/16" 5-5/16" 18.3cm 13.5cm 2-1/4" 5.7cm 13" 27-3/16" 33.0cm 8.7cm 69.0cm 7-1/4" 18.4cm 3-7/16" 5-5/16" 13.5cm Rear View of the XCS200 8-5/8" 21.9cm 5-5/16" 13.5cm 9-3/8" 23.
Dimensions and Unpacking the Loudspeaker Unpacking the Loudspeaker To protect the fine finish of the XCS200 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.
Installing the XCS200 on the Wall The supplied On Wall Mounting Brackets allow for three different mounting positions of the XCS200 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.
Installing the XCS200 on the Wall Horizontal Mounting with Flush Hardware Vertical Mounting with Flush Hardware Vertical Mounting with Angled Hardware Figure 8 Figure 11 Figure 13 Figure 15 7” 7-7/8 ” 20.0cm 17.8cm Figure 9 16” 40.6cm 16” 40.6cm Figure 12 Figure 10 6-1/4” 15.9cm Figure 14 Figure 16 8-1/4” 20.
Room Acoustics and Loudspeaker Placement Room Acoustics and Loudspeaker Placement Loudspeaker Placement Loudspeaker placement in a room can greatly affect performance. The XCS200 Loudspeaker 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.
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. When connecting the XCS200 Loudspeaker to an amplifier, it is very important to use cables of adequate size so there is negligible power loss in the cables. The size is specified in Gauge Numbers or AWG (American Wire Gauge).
How to Connect using Two Amplifiers Caution: The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Power Amplifiers until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. When connecting the XCS200 Loudspeaker to amplifiers, it is very important to use cables of adequate size so there is negligible power loss in the cables. The size is specified in Gauge Numbers or AWG (American Wire Gauge).
How to Connect using Two Amplifiers Power Amplifier number One Power Amplifier number Two Jumper Jumper 13
How to Connect using Three Amplifiers Caution: The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Power Amplifiers until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. When connecting the XCS200 Loudspeaker to amplifiers, it is very important to use cables of adequate size so there is negligible power loss in the cables. The size is specified in Gauge Numbers or AWG (American Wire Gauge).
How to Connect using Three Amplifiers Power Amplifier number Two Power Amplifier number Three 15
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Specifications Specifications General Specifications System Driver Complement Two 8 inch LD/HP® Woofers Eight 2 inch Titanium Inverted Dome Midranges Five 3/4 inch Titanium Dome Tweeters Finish Enclosure Textured Black Impedance 8 ohms Nominal Overall Dimensions (includes base and feet) Width is 32-1/2 inches (82.55cm) Height is 10-5/8 inches (27.0cm) Depth is 7-1/8 inches (18.1cm) Frequency Response 80Hz - 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 illustrated. To protect the finish of the Loudspeaker it is advisable to place it in the original protective shipping bag 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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