™ MC300IW In-Wall LCR Loudspeaker Installation and User Manual ®
INTRODUCTION Thanks for choosing a Newton Series loudspeaker. The MC300IW features the finest drivers and a precision crossover network in a space-saving in-wall format. The Product Development Team at Cambridge SoundWorks believes there is no better combination of audiophile-level attention to detail and reasonable cost. After Unpacking Store the shipping carton and packing material for future use and transport should you ever need to return the speaker for service.
If you do not posess the necessary skills or are otherwise not comfortable with performing a speaker system installation, we strongly recommend you rely on a qualified home entertainment system installer. Contact your dealer, or Cambridge SoundWorks for assistance in selecting a suitable installer. Note: Cambridge SoundWorks will not assume any responsibility for the intrgrity of the attachment of the speaker and itís mounting brackets to a wall or ceiling.
USE AND PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS The MC300IW is designed as an LCR loudspeaker. This means that it is both ideal as a main Left and Right channel loudspeaker, and equally suitable as a horizontal center channel loudspeaker in a home theater system. The compact MTM (Mid-Tweeter-Mid) array, and crossover topology used in the MC300IW allow it to be used both vertically and horizontally with even dispersion.
WIRING The most difficult part of installing in-wall loudspeakers is running the wire. Pre-wiring new construction is strongly recommended, but this is not always possible. Access to a basement, attic, or crawl space can simplify the task of getting wires to the appropriate locations. If you are a do-it-yourself homeowner, you may wish to hire a professional for the purpose of running the wires, even if you are planning on mounting the speakers yourself.
INSTALLATION 1. Decide where you want the MC300IW speakers to be placed. Using a stud-finder (or other means), locate the nearest wall stud adjacent to this location. Adjust your loudspeaker placement so that the necessary wall cutout will not intersect the stud. The resulting wall cutout should be at least 1/2" away from any stud. When you are using the MC300IW horizontally as a center channel there is very little room for error. 2. Use the supplied template to scribe the area to be cut out.
5. If you have not already done so, run the speaker wires to the source, or local room volume control. 6. Locate the speaker wires and strip 3/8" of insulation from the ends. The stripped ends can be directly inserted into the spring-loaded terminals on the speakers once the terminal tabs are depressed. Note: It is important to maintain the polarity of the speaker wiring between all of the speakers in the system.
ABOUT AMPLIFIER POWER The amount of amplifier power needed to drive the MC300IW in-wall loudspeakers varies significantly with such factors as the size of the listening room, its acoustics, the type of music you listen to, and most importantly, how loud you like to play it. The MC300IW in-wall loudspeakers can safely be used with the most powerful amplifiers and receivers designed for home listening, as long as these components are used within reasonable limits.
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you suspect that there is a problem with your speakers, contact the retailer where they were purchased, or Cambridge SoundWorks, who will help you track down the problem. If together you agree that there is something wrong with your MC300IW in-wall loudspeakers, they should be returned to the retailer where you bought them. Mail-order and Internet retailers will generally require a Return Authorization Number.
SPECIFICATIONS MC300IW Speaker Type: 2-way, infinite baffle Woofer: 2" x 4" Tweeter: 25mm silk dome Frequency range: 65-20,000Hz Recommended Amplifier Power Range: 25W – 150W RMS 6 1/2" 5 3/4" (Cut out) Sensitivity (2.
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