Loudspeaker System XR200 Owner’s Manual McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 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 Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh XR200 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 McIntosh Acoustic Engineers have achieved in the design of the XR200 Loudspeaker System a level of high performance. The XR200 provides superior spaciousness sound reproduction with unusual sound stage depth in a full range system. It uses a new acoustic design technology know 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. Figure 6 • Neodymium-Iron-Boron Alloy Magnets The 12 two inch Midranges and 7 three-quarter inch Dome Tweeters all use this Alloy.
Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your XR200 Loudspeaker System. Side View of the XR200 Loudspeaker System Front View of the XR200 Loudspeaker System 11" Rear View of the XR200 Loudspeaker System 12-5/16" 27.9cm 8-1/2" 21.6cm 31.3cm 51-7/8" 131.8cm 2" 5.1cm 11-5/8" 8-1/4" 29.5cm 21.0cm 4-7/8" 12.4cm 5-15/16" 15.1cm 7-3/4" 19.7cm 9-9/16" 24.
Dimensions Top End View of the XR200 Loudspeaker System Front View of the XR200 Loudspeaker System 7-5/16" 18.6cm 5-1/2" 14.0cm 3-11/16" 9.4cm 12-3/4" 32.4cm 1-3/4" 4.4cm 16" 40.6cm 2-7/32" 5.6cm 15-1/2" 39.4cm 37-7/8" 96.2cm 29-1/4" 74.3cm 37-5/8" 95.6cm Note: If the base is removed for custom installation use four, 1/4-20 3/4inch screws to plug the openings. 18-3/4" 47.6cm 8-1/4" 21.
Installation Loudspeaker Placement Loudspeaker placement in a room can greatly affect performance. The XR200 Loudspeaker is designed for both 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. McIntosh Power Amplifier 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 9, 10 & 11.
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 9, 10 & 11. If the cable is stranded, carefully twist the strands together as tightly as possible. 5.
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 9, 10 & 11. If the cable is stranded, carefully twist the strands together as tightly as possible.
How to Connect using three Amplifiers McIntosh Power Amplifier (partial view) F15AH 125V 13
Specifications Specifications General Specifications System Driver Complement Three 8 inch LD/HP® Woofers Twelve 2 inch Titanium Inverted Dome Midranges Seven 3/4 inch Titanium Dome Tweeters Finish Enclosure High Gloss Black Impedance 8 ohms Nominal Overall Dimensions (includes base and feet) Height is 51-7/8 inches (131.8cm) Width is 15-1/2 inches (39.4cm) Depth is 16 inches (40.6cm) Frequency Response 20Hz - 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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