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McIntosh XCS2K Owner's Manual

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Loudspeaker System

XCS2K
Owner's Manual
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549

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  • Page 1: Loudspeaker System

    Loudspeaker System XCS2K Owner’s Manual McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Phone: 607-723-1545 Fax: 607-724-0549 Customer Service If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 5: Introduction And Performance Features

    Introduction and Performance Features • Shielded Magnetic Field The XCS2K may also be used in Home Theater Installa- tions near a television receiver or monitor without caus- ing the television image to degrade. By design, all of the speaker’s magnetic structures are inherently shielded...

  • Page 6: Dimensions

    Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your XCS2K Loudspeaker System. " 1/16 43.34cm Side View of the XCS2K Loudspeaker System (shown at maximum elevation of 30°) Front View of the XCS2K Loudspeaker System "...
  • Page 7 Rear View of the XCS2K Loudspeaker System " -7/8 25.1cm " -3/16 13.2cm " -1/8 10.48cm " -7/8 83.50cm " -7/8 61.18cm " -1/2 57.15cm " -1/2 36.83cm " -1/8 30.80cm Dimensions...
  • Page 8 -11/16 19.53cm " -5/8 11.75cm " -1/2 24.13cm " -3/4 4.45cm Midrange and High Frequency Horizontal Array " -3/16 5.56cm Low Frequency Horizontal Array " " -3/8 -3/4 21.27cm 32.39cm Front View of the XCS2K Front View of the XCS2K...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Loudspeaker too close to a side wall. There should be an unobstructed area in front of the XCS2K Loudspeaker on either side of the center axis for the best performance. The optimum loca- tion in a Home Theater System is directly under or in front of the TV/Monitor.

  • Page 10: Installation

    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.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Connections

    LOW Frequency Input Con- nections 1, 2, and 3 for a 8 ohm Loudspeaker. Note: 1, 2 and 3 Terminals (+) are internally connected together; 1, 2 and 3 Termi- nals (-) are also internally connected together. Installation, con’t and Rear Panel Connections MIDrange Frequency Input Con- nections 1, 2, and 3 for a 8 ohm Loudspeaker.

  • Page 12: How To Connect Using A Single Amplifier

    Refer to figures 23, 24 & 25. Figure 23 Figure 24 2. Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XCS2K HIGH Frequency INPUTS 3 (-) Binding Post to the (-) Bind- ing Post C of the Power Amplifier. Note: It is important to maintain the correct polarity at both ends of the Loudspeaker cables.

  • Page 13: How To Connect

    How to Connect McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier...

  • Page 14: How To Connect Using Two Amplifiers

    Refer to figures 23, 24 & 25. Figure 23 Figure 24 2. Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XCS2K HIGH Frequency INPUTS 3 (-) Binding Post to the (-) Bind- ing Post C of the Power Amplifier number two. Note: It is important to maintain the correct polarity at both ends of the Loudspeaker cables.

  • Page 15: How To Connect Using Three Amplifiers

    Refer to figures 23, 24 & 25. Figure 23 Figure 24 2. Connect Loudspeaker cables from the XCS2K HIGH Frequency INPUTS 3 (-) and (+) Binding Posts to the (-) and (8 ohm) Binding Posts B of the Power Ampli- fier number three.
  • Page 17 Notes...

  • Page 18: General Specifications

    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 Impedance 8 ohms Nominal Frequency Response 16Hz - 45kHz Sensitivity 86dB (2.8V/1m equivalent) Crossover Frequencies 250Hz 1,500Hz Power Handling 2,000 Watts Maximum General Specifications...

  • Page 19: Packing Instruction

    If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Labo- ratory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers.
  • Page 20 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. McIntosh Part No. 04101700...

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