McIntosh XRT2K 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 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 452 pounds (205.0 kgs). It
requires four or more persons to safely move
the Loudspeaker.

Summary of Contents for XRT2K

Page 1: ...XRT2K Owner s Manual McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 FAX 607 724 0549 Loudspeaker System...

Page 2: ...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 accessorie...

Page 3: ...ensions 6 8 Unpacking andAssembly 9 10 Room Placement 11 Midrange High Frequency Column Low Frequency Col umn Base Connections 12 Low Frequency Column Rear Panel Connections 13 How to Connect using a...

Page 4: ...e Loud speaker on the left side produces a Cylindrical Wave Front and the Loudspeaker on the right side produces a conventional Spherical Wave Front The Low Frequency Section of the System consists of...

Page 5: ...ed in Home Theater Installa tions near a television receiver or monitor without causing the television image to degrade By design all of the speak ers magnetic structures are inherently shielded which...

Page 6: ...mining the best location for your XRT2K Loudspeaker System 19 48 26cm Front View of the XRT2K Loudspeaker System Side View of the XRT2K Loudspeaker System 83 7 8 213 04cm 3 3 8 8 57cm 2 17 32 6 43cm 1...

Page 7: ...he XRT2K Loudspeaker System 7 3 16 18 26cm 11 13 16 30 00cm 48 1 16 122 08cm 44 5 32 112 16cm 6 1 32 15 32cm 13 15 16 35 40cm 16 13 32 41 67cm 24 11 32 61 83cm 26 25 32 68 02cm 34 23 32 88 19cm 37 5 3...

Page 8: ...ge and High Frequency Column 6 9 16 16 67cm Front View of the XRT2K Low Frequency Column 7 1 2 19 05cm 2 15 16 7 46cm 4 3 4 12 07cm 2 3 16 5 56cm 9 9 32 23 57cm 9 1 4 23 50cm 1 3 4 4 45cm 10 1 4 26 04...

Page 9: ...way the sides of the bottom shipping carton will unfold providing easier access to the column 3 Remove the packing material from the bottom of the Low Frequency Column with the base attached and untie...

Page 10: ...nd push up the cover about six inches 15 24cm Using the supplied T handle tool remove the hex head screws from the bottom of the col umn These screws will be used later to fasten the Col umn to base i...

Page 11: ...alities and response levels change Do not assume the loudest bass is best rather listen for booming a lack of articulation as well as a balance over the whole spectrum to assure the bass will not drow...

Page 12: ...ons MIDRANGE HIGH Frequency Column 16 pin Connector con nects to the 16 pin plug and cable coming from the LOW Frequency Column Base The 16 pin plug and cable at the front bottom of the LOW Frequency...

Page 13: ...2 and 3 Terminals are internally connected together 1 2 and 3 Terminals are also internally connected together Low Frequency Column Lower Section Connec tions connect to the Low Frequency Column Upper...

Page 14: ...cy Column Upper Section Binding Post to the Low Frequency Column Lower Sec tion Binding Post 4 Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRT2K HIGH Frequency INPUTS 3 Binding Post on the Low Frequency Colu...

Page 15: ...15 15 How to Connect using a single Amplifier McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier 14 inch 35 6cm Jumper Wires 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3...

Page 16: ...Section to the 8 ohm Binding Post C of the Power Amplifier number one 6 Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRT2K MID Frequency INPUTS 2 Binding Post on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the...

Page 17: ...17 17 How to Connect using two Amplifiers McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier number one 14 inch 35 6cm Jumper Wires 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3...

Page 18: ...dspeaker cables from the XRT2K HIGH Frequency INPUTS 2 and Bind ing Posts on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the and 8 ohm Binding Posts B of the PowerAmplifier number three 5 Connect Loudsp...

Page 19: ...19 19 How to Connect using three Amplifiers 14 inch 35 6cm Jumper Wires 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier number one...

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Page 21: ...21 21 Photos...

Page 22: ...ler forAdditional Details Overall Dimensions Width is 19 inches 48 26cm Height is 83 7 8 inches 213 04cm including feet Depth is 18 inches 45 72cm Weight 452 pounds 205 0 kg net 522 pounds 236 8kg in...

Page 23: ...034336 Bottom shipping carton 2 034339 Foam end cap 3 034340 Foam center cap 1 034352 Protective blue cloth cover Column 1 034364 Protective blue cloth cover Low Frequency Column Grille 034358 Access...

Page 24: ...osh 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 no...

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