McIntosh XRT1K Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

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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 non-abrasive dry soft cloth.

7.  Install  in  accordance  with  the  manufacturer’s 

instructions.

8.  This  Loudspeaker  is  capable  of  producing 

extremely  high  sound  pressure  levels,  even 

when  connected  to  amplifiers  of  moderate 

power  output.  User  caution  is  advised.  Ear 

protection  is  recommended  when  playing  at 

high  volumes  as  continued  exposure  to  high 

sound  pressure  levels  can  cause  permanent 

hearing  impairment  or  loss.  The  use  of  a 

Sound  Level  Pressure  Meter  will  greatly  aid 

in  determining  when  high  volume  levels  are 

occurring.

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.

14.  WARNING:  When  this  Loudspeaker  is 

connected to an amplifier that is Powered On, 

the connection terminals may have hazardous 

live  voltages  present  with  a  risk  of  electric 

shock.

15.  CAUTION:  When  this  Loudspeaker  is 

assembled it weighs 168 pounds (76.2 kgs). It 

requires three or more persons to safely move 

the Loudspeaker.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY 

INSTRUCTIONS!

PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE 

OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

Summary of Contents for XRT1K

Page 1: ...McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 FAX 607 724 0549 XRT1K Owner s Manual Loudspeaker System ...

Page 2: ... 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 exp...

Page 3: ... Technical Assistance and Customer Service 3 Table of Contents and General Information 3 Introduction 4 Performance Features 5 Dimensions 6 7 Installation 8 How to Connect with one Amplifier 9 How to Connect using two Amplifiers 10 11 How to Connect using three Amplifiers 12 13 Specifications 14 Packing Instruction 15 General Information Caution The XRT1K weight is 168 pounds 76 2kg It re quires t...

Page 4: ... frequency response down to 16Hz Refer to figure 4 The Woofer also incorporates McIntosh s Pat ented LD HP2 Magnetic Circuit Design Finite Element Analysis and testing resulted in a design concept which utilizes a pair of aluminum shorting sleeves in the magnet ic circuit Refer to figure 5 The sleeves virtually elimi nate the negative influence of the fluctuating voice coil field on the permanent ...

Page 5: ... Harmonic and Intermodulation Distortion The XRT1K Loudspeaker System is capable of reproduc ing the full dynamic range of a symphony orchestra with very low audible distortion of any kind Large Long Low Frequency Port The XRT1K Loudspeaker System utilizes a very large 6 inch diameter port to increase bass output reduce distor tion and improve the overall efficiency of the Loudspeaker High Power H...

Page 6: ... 79 1 2 201 9cm Front View of the XRT1K Loudspeaker System Rear View of the XRT1K Loudspeaker System Side View of the XRT1K Loudspeaker System 14 1 2 36 8cm 2 5 1cm 1 25 32 4 5cm 15 7 8 40 3cm 1 13 16 4 6cm 22 1 32 55 9cm 12 1 4 31 1cm 18 5 8 47 3cm 15 7 32 38 7cm 5 15 32 13 9cm 9 1 32 22 9cm 7 1 4 18 4cm 11 27 9cm ...

Page 7: ...oudspeaker System 7 5 16 18 6cm 7 5 8 19 4cm 19 7 8 50 5cm 26 3 4 67 9cm 26 9 32 66 8cm 1 3 4 4 4cm 2 7 32 5 6cm 5 1 2 14 0cm 3 11 16 9 4cm 14 1 2 36 8cm 11 27 9cm 15 7 8 40 3cm Note The base is an integral part of the Loudspeaker Enclosure and is not removable for custom installation ...

Page 8: ...eft and Right Front Loudspeakers can be limited by such consider ations as the size and loca tion of the video monitor The locating suggestions in the for use in a Music System sec tion below can still be helpful as a starting place Refer to figure 2 Locating Loudspeakers for use in a Music System When used in a Music System the distance between the Loudspeakers and the listener to the Loudspeaker...

Page 9: ...to the terminal side access hole and tighten the terminal cap until the cable is firmly clamped into the terminal so the wires cannot slip out Refer to figures 12 13 14 2 Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRT1K LOW Frequency COM Binding Post to the Binding Post of the Power Amplifier Notes 1 It is important to maintain the correct polarity at both ends of the Loudspeaker cables 2 For proper ope...

Page 10: ...ween the Loudspeaker LOW Frequency COM Binding Post and MID Fre quency COM Binding Post 3 Remove the metal jumper between the Loudspeaker LOW Frequency 8Ω Binding Post and MID Fre quency 8Ω Binding Post 4 Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRT1K LOW Frequency COM Binding Post to the Binding Post of the Power Amplifier number one Notes 1 It is important to maintain the correct polarity at both en...

Page 11: ...11 How to Connect using a two Amplifiers McIntosh Power Amplifier number two Jumper Jumper ...

Page 12: ... jumpers between Loudspeaker Binding Posts 4 Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRT1K LOW Frequency COM Binding Post to the Binding Post of the Power Amplifier number one Note It is important to maintain the correct polarity at both ends of the Loudspeaker cables 5 Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRT1K LOW Frequency 8Ω Binding Post to the 8 ohm Binding Post of the Power Amplifier number one...

Page 13: ...13 How to Connect using a three Amplifiers McIntosh Power Amplifier number two McIntosh Power Amplifier number three ...

Page 14: ...al Frequency Response 16Hz 45kHz Sensitivity 88dB 2 8V 1m equivalent Crossover Frequencies 250Hz 2 000Hz Power Handling 1 200 Watts Maximum Finish Enclosures High Gloss Black Finish Grille Black Knit Cloth with High Gloss Black Trim Overall Dimensions Height is 79 1 2 inches 201 9cm including feet Width is 14 1 2 inches 36 8cm Depth is 15 7 8 inches 40 3cm Weight 168 pounds 76 2 kg net 241 pounds ...

Page 15: ...tion 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 Packing Instructions Packing Instructions Quantity Part Number Description 1 034376 Top shipping carton 1 034375 Bottom shipping carton 1 034371 Top end foam cap 1 034369 Bottom end foam cap 3 034370 Center...

Page 16: ...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 Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 McIntosh Part No 04101401 ...

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