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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com P S 1K P S 1K P O W E R E D S U B W O O F E R O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
2. The PS1K Power Control Input will function The PS1K is finished in a highly polished but durable within a 5 to 20 DC Voltage range. The Power paint. However, it can be scratched, so please ensure...
This signal sensing circuitry is beneficial when the conventional Loudspeaker Drivers, reduces distor- diameter aluminum bobbin to further aid in the PS1K is to be located at a great distance from the tion significantly. It also increases power handling dissipation of heat. The ability to dissipate heat preamp and running an additional Power Control and efficiency.
P O W E R O U T P U T POWER GUARD LED indicates amplifier clipping Standby LED indicates that the PS1K is connected to power and ready to be turned on via the rear panel switch or rear panel power control.
Dimensions Installation The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your PS1K Powered Subwoofer. Locating the PS1K A Note on Placement: The optimal method for selecting speaker locations 18 3/4” To protect the anodized finish on your PS1K it is important to limit includes the use of a real time spectrum analyzer 47.6 cm...
P S 1 K Signal Flow Block Diagram Signal Flow Block Diagram RIGHT RIGHT BAL DRIVER BAL TO UNBAL 2ND ORDER 40-100Hz LEFT LEFT BAL DRIVER BAL TO UNBAL UNBAL SUB/LFE OUT BAL DRIVER UNBAL SUB OR LFE 4TH ORDER SUB OR LFE 40-100Hz BAL TO UNBAL...
R output of a preamplifier or integrated ampli- Stereo outputs are used to connect to Left and -dB position. fier to the left and right inputs of the PS1K and Right amplifier inputs of an Integrated amplifier, Set bandwidth to center position. Now play the...
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Reset the breaker by pushing in on the tip. accept power control signals to control the Meter lighting. P. AC input is used to connect the PS1K to an AC outlet. INPUTS CLASS 2 WIRING WOOFER 1 IN...
TYPE switch to LFE. If the preamplifier or music processor does not have a adjustable setting, set the TYPE switch Notes: • If two or more McIntosh PS1K Powered Subwoofers are being used in the same system, connect the to SUB.
DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR MULTI CHANNEL IN BALANCED OUTPUTS IR IN DATA OUT POWER CTRL OUT HDMI INPUTS HDMI OUTPUTS A/V PROCESSOR McINTOSH LABORATORY, INC., BINGHAMTON, NY HANDCRAFTED IN USA WITH US AND IMPORTED P ARTS...
DO NOT OPEN • The HIGH PASS FILTER should be set to match the LP filter setting used above. Note: More than one PS1K may be chained in a music system setup. In this case, follow the OUTPUTS CLASS 2 WIRING...
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POWER MODULE INPUT 1 INPUT 2 POWER MODULE POWER / INPUT CONTROL POWER MODULE INPUT 1 INPUT 2 POWER MODULE POWER / INPUT CONTROL UNBAL MODE UNBAL MODE AUTO OFF MAIN / IN 1 IN 2 UNBAL MODE UNBAL MODE AUTO OFF MAIN / IN 1 IN 2...
Trademarks of McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.: The following are Registered Trademarks of McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. in multiple jurisdictions around the world: the written McIntosh logo; the McIntosh Globe logo; the Mc logo; Power Guard; Power Guard Screen Grid Sensor; Power Guard SGS; LD/HP; Dynamic Power Manager; the 4DPM8 logo; HXD; the HXD logo; Behind The Sound; Legendary Performance.
If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) 753028 Manual Pack are needed, please call or write Customer Service 241308 Unpack Instructions Department of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 2. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. PROTECTIVE BAG (BLACK) UNPACK INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL PACK...
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