Loudspeaker System XCS2K 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 XCS2K 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 XCS2K 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 XRT2K Column Loudspeakers, when used in a Home Theater / Music System. It uses the same acoustic technology found in the XRT2K Column Loudspeakers developed by the McIntosh Acoustic Engineers.
Introduction and Performance Features • Shielded Magnetic Field The XCS2K may also be used in Home Theater Installations near a television receiver or monitor without causing the television image to degrade. By design, all of the speaker’s magnetic structures are inherently shielded which prevents interference. • Low Harmonic and Intermodulation Distortion The XCS2K Loudspeaker System is capable of reproducing the full dynamic range of a symphony orchestra with very low audible distortion of any kind.
Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your XCS2K Loudspeaker System. Front View of the XCS2K Loudspeaker System 17-1/16" 43.34cm 42-1/4" 107.3cm Side View of the XCS2K Loudspeaker System (shown at maximum elevation of 30°) 23-3/8" 59.37cm 26-3/4" 67.
Dimensions 32-7/8" 83.50cm Rear View of the XCS2K Loudspeaker System 24-7/8" 61.18cm 22-1/2" 57.15cm 14-1/2" 36.83cm 9-7/8" 25.1cm 12-1/8" 5-3/16" 30.80cm 13.2cm 4-1/8" 10.
1-3/4" 4.45cm 4-1/2" 11.43cm Front View of the XCS2K Midrange and High Frequency Horizontal Array 11-5/16" 28.73cm 9-1/2" 24.13cm 7-11/16" 19.53cm 2-3/16" 4-5/8" 5.56cm 11.75cm Front View of the XCS2K Low Frequency Horizontal Array 9-1/2" 24.13cm 8-3/8" 21.27cm 8 12-3/4" 32.
Dimensions, con’t and Installation Installation Location in the Room The XCS2K 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.
Installation, con’t 7. With three persons, lift up on the sides and center rear of the Low Frequency Enclosure part of the Loudspeaker. Place the Loudspeaker in the final location. Refer to figure 11. Figure 13 Top View of Lift Areas Figure 11 Adjusting the Elevation of the Loudspeaker The acoustic output of the XCS2K Loudspeaker may be directed to line up with the height of the average ear in the prime viewing/listening area. There is a 30 degree range of adjustment built-in. 1.
Installation, con’t and Rear Panel Connections LOW Frequency Input Connections 1, 2, and 3 for a 8 ohm Loudspeaker. HIGH Frequency Input Connections 1, 2, and 3 for a 8 ohm Loudspeaker. Note: 1, 2 and 3 Terminals (+) are internally connected together; 1, 2 and 3 Terminals (-) are also internally connected together. Note: 1, 2 and 3 Terminals (+) are internally connected together; 1, 2 and 3 Terminals (-) are also internally connected together.
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 20, 21 & 22. If the cable is stranded, carefully twist the strands together as tightly as possible.
How to Connect McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 13
How to Connect using a 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. Follow the connection instructions below, together with the Connection Diagrams located on the separate folded sheet “Mc1A and 1B”, as this represents an example of a typical audio system.
How to Connect using a 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. Follow the connection instructions below, together with the Connection Diagrams located on the separate folded sheet “Mc1A and 1B”, as this represents an example of a typical audio system.
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Specifications Specifications General Specifications System Driver Complement Three 12 inch Aluminum Cone Woofers Thirty-Two 2 inch Titanium Inverted Dome Midranges Twenty 3/4 inch Titanium Dome Tweeters Finish Enclosures High Gloss Black Aluminum Sides, Brushed Aluminum Front and Back, High Gloss Black Top and Bottom Impedance 8 ohms Nominal 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 them 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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