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Important Safety Instructions
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Make a Note
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Ready To Perform
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Choosing the Right Spot
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Installation
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Fine Tune
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Speaker Diagram
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Warranty
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Specifications
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The CS200 Ceiling Loudspeaker System is designed to
provide exceptional performance. This 3-way speaker
features an 8 inch Woven Glass Fiber Woofer. Above the
Woofer sits an adjustable array with a Titanium Dome
tweeter and two Titanium Inverted Dome midrange
speakers from McIntosh’s acclaimed XRT speaker line.
The Midrange drivers and Tweeter are arranged in a
modified MTM array for optimal performance of the
high-end drivers.
The Low Profile Micro-Flange Grill is magnetically held
in place. These grills are ready to be painted if you wish.
Choosing the Right Spot
There are a few important things to consider when
choosing a location to mount the CS200:
• Can the location support at least 5 times the weight
of the CS200? This will be a vibrating mass located
possibly above your head. Make sure the material
where the CS200 will be mounted can hold more
than 30 pounds and is at least 3/8 inch (0.9525cm )
thick and a maximum of 2 inches (5.08cm). A depth
of at least 5 inches (12.7cm) is required.
• Can you run the necessary wires to the CS200?
• Is the position optimal for the purpose the speaker
will serve? Obviously, 2-channel and home theater
applications will have different speaker placement
considerations. Your McIntosh Dealer is an excellent
resource for speaker installation.
• Are there any obstacles that should be avoided like
heating and cooling ducts or high humidity from a
shower or sauna? And, of course, you should obey
all applicable building codes.
Installation
1. After choosing the right spot, use the supplied
template to mark the area to be cut out.
2. For dry wall installation, use a drywall knife or saw
to cut a hole (see figure 1.1 on page 4). The hole
should be 9-5/8 inches (24.4475 cm) in diameter. The
full diameter of the CS200 is 11 inches (27.94cm)
For new construction, the RK200 rough-in bracket
is recommended. The RK200 is available from your
McIntosh Dealer.
3. Prepare Speaker Wires for connection to the CS200.
Remove ½ inch (12.7 mm) of insulation from the
wire end and twist the strands together. For runs
under 25 feet use at least 16AWG wire. For runs
under 50 feet use at least 14AWG, and for longer
runs up to 100 feet use 12AWG. 12AWG, being
the larger wire, can be used in all the above cases
if desired. Thicker wire may not fit in the speaker
terminals.
4. Connect the exposed end of the wires to the spring-
loaded terminals. Push the terminal to open the hole.
Insert the wire making sure no loose strands are
exposed. Connect the positive speaker wire to the red
terminal and the negative to the black terminal.
Releasing the terminal will provide a secure
connection.
5. Carefully place the CS200 in the opening you
prepared in Step 2. You may choose to place some
fiberglass insulation loosely behind the speaker for
better isolation.
6. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the 4
clamping screws one turn counter-clockwise (see
diagrams on page 4). This will release the clamp.
Note the four clamp screws will be higher than the
nearby recessed screws.
7. Tighten the four screws evenly, turning each one
slightly in turn until each is tight.
8. Carefully install the Grille. The Grille is held in place
by magnets.
9. Enjoy.
