McIntosh PS112 Owner's Manual
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Owner’s
Manual
PS112 Powered Subwoofer
PS112
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 Owner’s Manual PS112 Powered Subwoofer PS112 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 2699 Phone: 607 723 3512 FAX: 607 724 0549...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    The lightning flash with arrowhead, The exclamation point within an equi- lateral triangle is intended to alert the within an equilateral triangle, is intended user to the presence of important to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within operating and maintenance (servic- the product’s enclosure that may be of ing) instructions in the literature ac-...
  • Page 3: Thank You And Please Take A Moment

    Customer Service McIntosh or have the same characteristics as the origi- If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, repair, you can return it to your dealer. You can also return electric shock, or other hazards.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PS112. McIntosh PS112 Powered Subwoofer will reproduce music 3. In the event that the PS112 over heats, due to improper ventilation and/or high ambient temperature, the protection accurately and function as an excellent Home Theater Pow- circuit will activate.
  • Page 5: Performance Features

    • Sub Frequency Filter efficiency. The variable Sub Frequency Filter selects the low frequen- cies sent to the PS112’s Power Amplifier when used with a · Power Guard full range source signal. The patented McIntosh Power Guard circuit prevents the PS112’s Amplifier from being overdriven into clipping,...
  • Page 6: Dimensions

    PS112 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your PS112 Powered Subwoofer. There is additional information on page 8 pertaining to installing the PS112. Front View of PS112 with Grille Removed Rear View of PS112...
  • Page 7 PS112 Dimensions Side View of PS112 with Grille Side View of PS112 with Grille Removed...
  • Page 8: Installation

    The frequencies repro- duced by the PS112 Powered Subwoofer are non-direc- tional. The PS112 does not have to be placed aiming di- rectly at the listener; however, it will sound best located toward the front of the room and away from corners. Refer to figure 2.
  • Page 9: Rear Panel Connections

    PS112 Rear Panel Connections LINE IN Jacks accept signal from output of a control cen- ter and the HI-PASS OUT Jacks send hi-pass filtered signals to an additional amplifier and speakers POWER CONTROL IN receives turn on/off sig- nals from a McIntosh...
  • Page 10: How To Connect For Home Theater

    Decoder Subwoofer Out to a “Y” adapter and connect the “Y” adapter outputs to both the LEFT and RIGHT LINE IN Jacks. This will increase the input gain of the PS112 by 6dB. 4. Connect the PS112 power cord to an active AC outlet.
  • Page 11 How to Connect for Home Theater To AC Outlet...
  • Page 12: How To Connect For Stereo

    4. Connect an audio cable from the McIntosh PS112 LEFT and RIGHT HI-PASS OUT Jacks to the McIn- tosh Power Amplifier Left and Right Input Jacks. 5. Connect the PS112 power cord to an active AC outlet. McIntosh Power Amplifier...
  • Page 13 How to Connect for Stereo To AC Outlet...
  • Page 14: Front Panel Displays And Controls

    PS112 Front Panel Displays and Controls POWER GUARD LED BASS ENHANCE lights when the amplifier boosts low frequency POWER GUARD circuit bass when set to STANDBY LED activates VIDEO indicates the unit is not active and is ready to accept a power control...
  • Page 15: How To Operate

    When the POWER SWITCH is set to the OFF position, the and perform the system level calibration on the A/V Con- PS112 can not be turned on by a Remote Power Conrol in- trol Center or Surround Decoder for the subwoofer level. If put or audio input signal sensing.
  • Page 16 VIDEO will help determine if this effect will The PS112 utilizes signal-sensing circuitry for its turn- be beneficial to the system. on method. In this mode, the PS112 turns on when a music signal is detected at the Line INput(s). A time delay of Sub Frequency...
  • Page 17 Notes...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Power Output Enclosure Configuration 400 Watts Sine Wave Continuous Power Front Firing Flared Port Design Dynamic Headroom Maximum Sound Pressure Level 1.8dB 115dB Input Sensitivity Driver Complement 0.4V for Rated Output 12 inch LD/HP Woofer Total Harmonic Distortion Standard Finish Maximum Total Harmonic Distortion at any power level Black Ash, Natural Cherry, Red Cherry...
  • Page 19: Packing Instruction

    Use the original shipping carton and parts only if they are in good servicable condition. If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Laboratory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers.
  • Page 20 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 McIntosh Part No. 040739...

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