McIntosh HT-3 Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS!

PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE

OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

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.

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. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8. This apparatus is capable of producing high

sound pressure levels. Continued exposure to
high sound pressure levels can cause permanent
hearing impairment or loss. User caution is
advised and ear protection is recommended when
playing at high volumes.

9. Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.

12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

13. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or

splashing and ensure that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, are placed on the
equipment.

Summary of Contents for HT-3

Page 1: ...AX 607 724 0549 Loudspeaker System Flush Mount Surface Mount Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd Additionally licensed under the following patent U S number 5 043 970 Foreign patents pending Lucasfilm THX Audio and Home THX Cinema are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd Lucasfilm is a trademark of lucasfilm Ltd ...

Page 2: ...ss User caution is advised and ear protection is recommended when playing at high volumes 9 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 10 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 11 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the appa...

Page 3: ...r with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be part of your system If you or your Dealer wish ad ditional help concerning a suspected problem you can re ceive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 Phone 607 723 1545 Fax 607 723 3636 Safety Instructions 2 Thank You and Please Take a Moment 3 Technical A...

Page 4: ...se Dipole Mirror Image configuration Special Crossover At frequencies below 350Hz both Low Frequency Drivers operate in phase above 350Hz both the Low Frequency Drivers and Tweeters operate out of phase thus providing the desired diffused surround effect Both the Low and High Frequency Drivers are crossed over at a 12dB per octave rate High Efficiency The Loudspeaker Elements used in the HT 3 Loud...

Page 5: ...s 14 1 4 36 20cm 13 1 2 34 29cm 1 2 1 27cm 5 7 8 14 92cm 1 14 16 4 76cm 14 7 8 37 78cm HT 3 Surface Mount without Grille HT 3 Surface Mount with Grille HT 3 Flush Mount without Grille HT 3 Flush Mount with Grille 4 10 16cm 14 3 16 36 04cm 15 7 16 39 22cm 1 3 16 4 59cm 5 15 16 15 09cm 14 3 16 36 04cm 15 7 16 39 22cm 14 7 8 37 78cm ...

Page 6: ...ong as the lis tener is on the dividing plane between left and right halves of the HT 3 Varying the Sound Field Some listeners will want a less diffuse and more direc tional effect from their surround loudspeakers To them sound panning off screen such as jets flying overhead are more important than the creation of a diffuse sound field This is perfectly acceptable and can be achieved by mount ing ...

Page 7: ...t inward where the foam gaskets will hold it in place Follow the same procedure for both the Left and Right HT 3 systems Note If the HT 3 is ceiling mounted additional fasteners are need to secure the grille to the Loudspeaker HT 3 Flush Mount 1 Determine the location where you wish the HT 3 Loudspeakers to be installed in the wall Refer to fig ure 4 2 Cut a 14 1 4 inch square hole centered in the...

Page 8: ...attach to the Power Amplifier Output Terminals Bare wire cable ends Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends refer to figures 5 6 7 If the cable is stranded carefully twist the strands to gether as tightly as pos sible Note If desired the twisted ends can be tinned with solder to keep the strands together and or attach a spade lug Spade lug or prepared wire connection Insert the ...

Page 9: ...9 Notes ...

Page 10: ...nsions HT 3 Surface Mount with grille 14 7 8 inches 37 78cm Height 14 7 8 inches 37 78cm Width 5 15 16 inches 15 09cm Depth HT 3 Flush Mount with grille and trim frame 15 7 16 inches 39 22cm Height 15 7 16 inches 39 22cm Width 5 3 16 inches 14 75cm Depth Finish Grilles and Trim Frame are painted white Weight each HT 3 Surface Mount 17 6 pounds 7 98kg net 23 pounds 10 43kg in shipping carton HT 3 F...

Page 11: ...original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are in good serviceable condition If a shipping car ton or any of the interior part s are needed please call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Labora tory Packing Instructions Quantity Part Number Description 1 034257 Shipping carton 1 034258 Foam end cap top 1 034259 Foam center cap bottom 4ft 033093 Air cap 24 inches wide ...

Page 12: ...cIntosh 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 ...

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