McIntosh XRT2K loudspeaker
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1. e LF COLUMN e a al I I I I 4 4 4 Ot e A e 20 e B e CLASS 3 WIRING e C e a l2 H e e 3 9 o o 4 4 4 e A e 4Q e B e CLASS 3 WIRING C e uicHiNPUTd O oh o gt o o 1 4 4 4 o e A e 80 e B e CLASS 3 WIRING C e 2 oHe 3 AB TO POWHR MODULE A BALANdED TO POWER MODULE B eA 120v ew 50 60Hz 1 2 INPUTS INPUT UNBALANCED 1 2 BAL UNBAL e mijnrursteo e Y our A 5 21 OL i o o 2 i o o 3 LOWIINPUTS UIT De 15 How to Connect using two Amplifiers Caution The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Power Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock 1 Prepare two 14 inch 35 6cm Jumper Wires for connecting the Low Frequency Column Lower and Upper Sections together by choosing one of the methods below Bare wire cable ends Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends refer to figures 12 13 amp 14 Ifthe cable is stranded carefully twist the strands to gether as 03 inches mm tightlyas 1 possible Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Note If d desired the twisted ends can be tinned with solder to keep the strands together or attach spade lugs Spade lug or prepared wire connection Insert the spade lug connector or prepared2. 2 Connect a 14 inch Jumper Wire from the Low polarity at both ends of the Loudspeaker cables E 7 9 Connect Loudspeaker cables from the XRT2K v IM LOW Frequency INPUTS 2 and Binding MN Posts on the Low Frequency Column Lower Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure vl Section to the and 8 ohm Binding Posts B Frequency Column Upper Section Binding of the Power Amplifier number two 10 Connect Loudspeaker cables from the XRT2K LOW Frequency INPUTS 1 and Binding Posts on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the and 8 ohm Binding Posts C of the Power Amplifier number two Tighten all of the Loudspeaker and Amplifier Binding Posts 12 Connect the remaining XRT2K Loudspeaker s and Power Amplifier Channel s in the same manner Post to the Low Frequency Column Lower Sec tion Binding Post 3 Connect a 14 inch Jumper Wire from the Low Frequency 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 Column Lower Section to the Binding Post C ofthe Power Ampli fier number one 5 Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRT2K HIGH Frequency INPUTS 3 Binding Post on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section n How to Connect using two Amp
3. Loudspeaker System XRT2K Owner s Manual McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 FAX 607 724 0549 WARNING TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE To prevent the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL back No user serviceable parts inside 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT 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 9 10 11 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 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Only use att
4. section of the cable end into 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 15 16 amp 17 00 to the 8 ohm Binding Post C of the Power Amplifier number one Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRT2K MID Frequency INPUTS 2 Binding Post on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the Binding Post B of the Power Amplifier number one Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRT2K MID Frequency INPUTS 2 Binding Post on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the 8 ohm Binding Post B ofthe Power Am plifier number one Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRT2K MID Frequency INPUTS 3 Binding Post on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the Binding Post A of the Power Amplifier number one Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRT2K MID Frequency INPUTS 3 Binding Post on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the 8 ohm Binding Post A ofthe Power Am plifier number one Connect Loudspeaker cables from the XRT2K LOW Frequency INPUTS 3 and Binding Posts on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the and 8 ohm Binding Posts A of the Power Amplifier number two Note It is important to maintain the correct McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier number two gt lt
5. 13 15 16 ea 35 40cm Y Y Y Y Y Y 6 1 32 15 32 7 3 16 de x 18 26cm 11 13 16 30 00cm ns gt Front View of the XRT2K Midrange and High Frequency Column 6 9 16 16 67cm l a 4 3 4 12 07cm 2 15 16 7 46cm 4 3 4 2 3 16 4 45cm 5 56cm I 9 1 4 9 9 32 23 50cm 23 57cm Front View of the XRT2K Dimensions con t Low Frequency Column 7 1 2 gt 19 05cm en 3 i 12 3 4 32 39cm 49 1 2 125 73cm 12 3 4 32 39cm Y 10 1 4 26 04cm Unpacking and Assembly ESSES EEE Follow the instructions below for unpacking and assembling the XRT2K Loudspeaker System To protect the fine finish ofthe XRT2K Loudspeaker System during the assembly process it is advisable to prepare a suitable assembly area A freshly vacuumed carpeted area covered with a soft clean fabric such as a large bed linen or blanket would be suit able Start by unpacking the Midrange High Frequency Col umn It is recommended that the Professionals at your McIn tosh Dealer who are skilled in all aspects of installation and operation install the XRT2K Loudspeaker System and any associated audio equipment CAUTION When this Loudspeaker is assembled it weighs 452 pounds 205 0 kgs It requires four or more persons to safely handle during assembly and placement in the room Unpa
6. Service 3 Table of Contents and Important Information 3 Introduction oi t aa Re RU 4 Performance Feat res an 5 Dimensions een ehren 6 8 Unpacking and Assembly 9 10 Room Pl cement a 11 Midrange High Frequency Column Low Frequency Col Base Connections 12 Low Frequency Column Rear Panel Connections 13 How to Connect using a single amplifier 14 How to Connect using two amplifiers 16 How to Connect using three amplifiers 18 PROLOS E M 20 21 SPECHIC LONS TRE 22 Packing Instruction reitera rer n e tree 23 Important Information Z Caution The XRT2K when assembled weight is 452 pounds 205 0kg It requires four or more persons to safely handle the Loudspeaker System 1 Loudspeaker Cables of adequate size are important to ensure that there will be no significant power loss or heating Cable size is specified in Gauge numbers or AWG American Wire Gauge The smaller the Gauge number the larger the wire size If the Loudspeaker Cables are 50 feet 38 1m or less use at least 12 Gauge AWG wire size or larger If the Loudspeaker Cables are 100 feet 76 2m or less use at least 10 Gauge AWG wire size or larger 2 For additional connection information refer to the owne
7. of the network utilizes it own self resetting high current PTC type fuses to provide an extra measure of protection Performance Features e High Temperature Neodymium Iron Boron Alloy Magnets The 6 twelve inch Woofers 64 four inch Midranges and 40 three quarter inch Dome Tweeters all use this Alloy The Neodymium Iron Boron Alloy has the highest flux density per unit of volume and helps to keep the Loudspeaker Sys tem weight to a minimum while preserving the utmost in performance e Shielded Magnetic Field The XRT2K may also be used 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 pre vents interference Low Harmonic and Intermodulation Distortion The XRT2K Loudspeaker System is capable of reproducing the full dynamic range of a symphony orchestra including pipe organ without audible distortion of any kind e High Power Handling The Loudspeaker Elements and Crossover Components of the XRT2K are all chosen for use with powerful amplifiers up to 2 000 watts e Superior Imaging Locating the Column of Tweeters between the two Columns of Midranges generates a symmetrical horizontal polar response for superior imaging e Versatile Operation and Placement In additional to the regular connections the XRT2K Loud speaker System provides separate connections for Bi Am pli
8. 2 E Figure 7 8 Using the previously removed hex head screws handle tool fasten the Midrange High Frequency Col umn to the metal plate part ofthe Low Frequency Col umn base Refer to figure 8 9 Position the Loudspeaker System upright rest ing on its base Note Do not lift up on the Midrange High Frequency Column 10 Remove the three center foam packing materials and the three protective blue cloth covers 11 Remove the protective blue cloth cover from the Low Frequency Column Grille and attach the Grille to the Low Frequency Column Screws Room Placement Loudspeaker placement in aroom can greatly affect performance The XRT2K Loudspeaker is designed for both Music and Home Theater Systems The optimal method for selecting speaker locations includes the use ofa real time spectrum analyzer operated by an experienced system installer An uncompromising installation would take into consideration the floor wall and ceiling coverings the type and placement of furniture and can even include the architectural design of the room and its construction materials In those instances where placement in the room is fixed an environmental equalizer may be needed to restore proper musical balance Placement near a wall corner floor ceiling or any inter secting surfaces will reinforce some bass frequencies Which bass frequencies are boosted by placemen
9. 7 19 19 Mcintosh 20 20 Photos 22 Specifications System Driver Complement Six 12 inch Aluminum Cone Woofers Sixty four 2 inch Titanium Inverted Dome Midranges Forty 3 4 inch Titanium Dome Tweeters Impedance 8 ohms Nominal Frequency Response 16Hz 45kHz Sensitivity 89dB 2 8V 1m equivalent Crossover Frequencies 250Hz 1 500Hz Power Handling 2 000 Watts Maximum Specifications General Specifications Finish Enclosures High Gloss Black Aluminum Sides Brushed Alu minum Front and Back High Gloss Black Top and Bottom Finish Grille Black Knit Cloth with High Gloss Trim Optional Wood Trim Finishes Natural Cherry Red Cherry or Champagne Gold Check with your McIntosh Dealer for Additional 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 shipping carton 22 Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below To protect the finish of the Col umns it is advisable to place them in the original protective cotton blue covers before placing them into the shipping carton Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condi tion If a shipping carton or any of the inte
10. 8 ohm Binding Post C of the Power Amplifier Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRT2K MID Frequency INPUTS 3 Binding Post on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the Binding Post B of the Power Amplifier Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRT2K MID Frequency INPUTS 3 Binding Post on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the 8 ohm Binding Post of the Power Am plifier Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRT2K LOW Frequency INPUTS 3 Binding Post on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the Binding Post A ofthe Power Ampli fier Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRT2K LOW Frequency INPUTS 3 7 Binding Post on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the 8 ohm Binding Post A ofthe Power Amplifier Tighten all of the Loudspeaker and Amplifier Binding Posts Connect the remaining XRT2K Loudspeaker s and Power Amplifier Channel s in the same manner How to Connect using a single Amplifier sh PEAKER SYSTEM Micinta LOUDSI LF COLUMN 5 5 14 inch 35 6cm Jumper Wires 9 McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier EE
11. Sections together by choosing one of the methods below Bare wire cable ends Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends refer to figures 12 13 amp 14 Ifthe cable is stranded 12 7mm carefully twist the Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 strands to gether tightly as possible Note If desired the twisted ends can be tinned with solder to keep the strands together or attach spade lugs Spade lug or prepared wire connection Insert the spade lug connector or prepared section ofthe cable end into 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 15 16 amp 17 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure of Connect a 14 inch Jumper Wire from the Low Frequency Column Upper Section Binding Post to the Low Frequency Column Lower Sec tion Binding Post Connect a 14 inch Jumper Wire from the Low Frequency Column Upper Section Binding Post to the Low Frequency Column Lower Sec tion Binding Post Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRT2K HIGH Frequency INPUTS 3 Binding Post on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the Binding Post C of the Power Ampli fier Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRT2K HIGH Frequency INPUTS 3 Binding Post on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section o Nel to the
12. achments accessories specified by the manufacturer 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 13 14 15 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 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 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 CAUTION When this Loudspeaker is assembled it weighs 452 pounds 205 0 kgs It requires four or more persons to safely move the Loudspeaker Thank You ESET EEE EEE E E EE EEE a Your decision to own this McIntosh XRT2K Loudspeaker System ranks you at the very top among discriminating mu sic listeners You now have The Best The McIntosh dedi cation to Quality is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit Please take a short time to read the information in this manual We want
13. bottom of the Low Frequency Column with the base attached and untie the draw cords on the bottom of the protective blue cloth cover 4 Push the cloth cover up over the base of the column and position the column upright resting on its base 5 Remove the remainder of the packing material from the column and the protective blue cloth cover Note Save the protective blue cloth cover as it will be used later during assembly of the Loudspeaker 6 Relocate the Low Frequency Column Lower Section onto the previously prepared assembly area with the Woofers facing upward The bottom of the column base will need to be easily accessible for fastening both sec tions ofthe columns together Sufficient space also needs to be provided for positioning the Low Frequency Column Upper Section next to be unpacked with the Low Frequency Column Lower Section Unpacking the Low Frequency Column Upper Section 1 Remove the banding material from the shipping carton 2 Lift off the top of the shipping carton and set it aside 3 Remove the packing material from the bottom of the Low Frequency Column Upper Section with the flat end and untie the draw cords on the bottom of the pro tective blue cloth cover 4 Push the cloth cover up over the flat end of the column and position the column upright resting on its flat end 5 Remove the remainder of the packing material from the column and the protective blue cloth cover Note Save the protective b
14. cking the Midrange High Frequency Column 1 Remove the banding material from the shipping carton Refer to figure 1 2 Lift off the top of the shipping carton and set it aside Cut and remove band Cut and remove band lt lt 3 Remove the accessory carton from the ship En E ping carton end XS y 4 Lift up on the rear of dl mel the Midrange High Frequency Column which is located under the larger Low Frequency Column Grille Place the entire assembly Midrange High Frequency Column with Grille attached Low Frequency Column Grille and foam packing material in a safe area Refer to figure 2 5 Release the Low Frequency Column Grille from the foam packing material leaving it in the protective blue cloth cover and set it aside 6 In a similar manner release the Midrange High Fre quency Column with Grille in the protective blue cloth cover and set it aside Note Save the pieces of foam packing material as it will be used later during assembly of the Loudspeaker Lift Up Lift Up Here Accessory d Carton Figure 2 Unpacking and Assembly Unpacking the Low Frequency Column Lower Section 1 Remove the banding material from the shipping carton 2 Lift offthe top of the shipping carton and set it aside Note When the top shipping carton is lifted up and away the sides of the bottom shipping carton will unfold providing easier access to the column 3 Remove the packing material from the
15. ction to the and 8 ohm Binding Posts C ofthe Power Amplifier number three Connect Loudspeaker cables from the XRT2K MID Frequency INPUTS 3 and Binding Posts on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the and 8 ohm Binding Posts A of the Power Amplifier number three Connect Loudspeaker cables from the XRT2K MID Frequency INPUTS 2 and Binding Posts on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the and 8 ohm Binding Posts B ofthe Power Amplifier number two Connect Loudspeaker cables from the XRT2K MID Frequency INPUTS 1 and Binding Posts on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the and 8 ohm Binding Posts C ofthe Power Amplifier number two Connect Loudspeaker cables from the XRT2K LOW Frequency INPUTS 3 and Binding Posts on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the and 8 ohm Binding Posts A ofthe Power Amplifier number one 00 10 Connect Loudspeaker cables from the XRT2K LOW Frequency INPUTS 2 and Binding Posts on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the and 8 ohm Binding Posts B ofthe Power Amplifier number one Connect Loudspeaker cables from the XRT2K LOW Frequency INPUTS 1 and Binding Posts on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the and 8 ohm Binding Posts C ofthe Power Amplifier number one 12 Tighten all of the Loudspeaker and Amplifier Binding Posts 13 Connect the remain
16. efer to figures 12 13 amp 14 Ifthe cable is stranded i5 carefully I twist the Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 strands to gether tightly as possible Note If desired the twisted ends can be tinned with solder to keep the strands together or attach spade lugs Spade lug or prepared wire connection Insert the spade lug connector or prepared section ofthe cable end into 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 15 16 amp 17 Mm Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 2 Connect 14 inch Jumper Wires from Low Frequency Column Upper Section and Binding Posts to the Low Frequency Column Lower Section and Binding Posts Note It is important to maintain the correct polarity at both ends of the Loudspeaker cables 3 Connect Loudspeaker cables from the XRT2K HIGH Frequency INPUTS 3 and Bind ing Posts on the Low Frequency Column Lower Section to the and 8 ohm Binding Posts A ofthe Power Amplifier number two 4 Connect Loudspeaker 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 ofthe Power Amplifier number three 5 Connect Loudspeaker cables from the XRT2K HIGH Frequency INPUTS 1 and Bind ing Posts on the Low Frequency Column Lower Se
17. fication and Tri Amplification hookups as well as Bi Wiring and Tri Wiring Extruded and Machined Side Panels and Column The sides ofthe XRT2K Low Frequency enclosures and the Midrange Tweeter Column enclosure are machined from extruded thick aluminum panels to be non parallel and are given a High Gloss Black Piano Type Finish e Gold Plated Input Connectors The XRT2K input connectors are gold plated for superior corrosion resistance and high electrical conductivity Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your XRT2K Loudspeaker System Front View of the Side View of the XRT2K XRT2K Loudspeaker System Loudspeaker System 14 15 32 9 1 2 36 75cm X ge 2 17 32 MIT E x X 6 43cm 83 7 8 213 04cm 80 9 16 204 63cm 3 3 8 8 57cm pd Y Y p 1 8 19 45 72cm 48 26cm Dimensions Rear View of the XRT2K Loudspeaker System f Imi 48 1 16 122 08cm 3 166 44 5 32 112 16cm Mane rm 104 30cm n 37 5 32 94 38 34 23 32 k 88 19 188 26 25132 ee 68 02cm q 24 11 32 61 83cm 06 16 13 32 se 41 67
18. hree inch diameter voice coil and two cone centering devices This results in lower distortion due to more linear magnetic flux in the voice coil gap A good example of this low distortion is incredible smoothness and effortless clarity in the reproduction of the human voice The Crossover Networks used in the XRT2K Loud speaker System are designed to ensure a smooth frequency response over the entire audible range The Low Frequency Crossover Network is a quasi second order design Refer to figure 5 Along with the column arrangement this network Figure 4 Figure 5 acoustically sums to a fourth order Linkwitz Riley low pass The Midrange Crossover Network is a second order high pass and low pass design Refer to figure 6 Acousti cally the high pass sums to a fourth order Legendre and the Introduction and Performance Features Figure 6 low pass sums to a fourth order Linkwitz Riley The Tweeter Crossover Network is a second order design how ever this acoustically sums to a fourth order Linkwitz Riley high pass Refer to figure 7 All these acoustic Fourth Figure 7 Order designs keep the speakers operating within their opti mum frequency range while offering the best blending of each speaker All network inductors are air core designs so they will not add distortion All network capacitors are film type for extra reliability All the Capacitors and Inductors are chosen for high current capacity Each section
19. in step 1 Re fer to figure 5 End piece of foam MJ Figure 5 pieces of foam 3 Locate the Midrange High Frequency Column and place it on top ofthe foam packing material placed in step 2 making sure the end with the draw cords is placed near the base end ofthe Low Frequency Column and the Grille is facing upwards Refer to figure 6 10 Socket and Cable _Midrange Tweeter Column in cloth cover Figure 6 4 Untie the cloth cover draw cords on the Midrange High Frequency Column and 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 in step number 8 Refer to figure 8 5 Locate the cable coming from inside the Low Frequency Column base and orient it to match up with the socket located on the rear ofthe Midrange High Frequency Column 6 Insert the plug into the socket and rotate the locking col lar clockwise until it is finger tight 7 Remove the end piece of foam leaving the three center pieces of on top of the Low Frequency Column Refer to figure 5 Then reposition the bottom of the Midrange High Frequency Column to fit into the channel opening ofthe Low Frequency Column base Refer to figure 7
20. ing XRT2K Loudspeaker s and Power Amplifier Channel s in the same manner McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier number three t N gt w CLASS 3 WIRING 4 A 40 e B CLASS 3 WIRING CLASS 3 WIRING McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier number two I CLASS 3 WIRING e Im os B CLASS 3 WIRING CLASS 3 WIRING e TO POWER MPDULE 2 OWER INPUT UNBALANCED CONTROL E nO OUT How to Connect using three Amplifiers Melntosh LOUDSI YSTEM amp ce e LF COLUMN o o 14 inch 35 6cm o N Jumper Wires o o 9 e LF COLUMN e o McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier number one e m a e ne i TI TT Q e A 202 e CLASS 3 WIRING e e J p p me o E MIDINPUTS 82 V e 40 e b e CLASS 3 WIRING e gt o o A C e CLASS 3 WIRING e 2 um Note INPUT UNBALANCED MODE _ A p gs N i _ A fr a C 1
21. lifiers Melntosh LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM ce e LF COLUMN 14 inch 35 6cm Jumper Wires McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier number one m o E 4 4 4 1 e A e 20 e B e CLASS 3 WIRING e e e o OL AIA O 3 o 7 Io e A e 40 e B CLASS 3 WIRING e e e men NUN EN EINEN Lad Ele II 1 LI I 4 4 4 o e A 80 B CLASS 3 WIRING P c 9 J R ET E TO POWEH MODULE A BALANCHD TO POWER MODULE B m 5 SOON 2 INPUTS INPUT UNBALANCED 1 2 w MODE RA 247 y BAL UNBAL IN 3 lt YY OUT o o e MIQINPUTS e pens LOW INPUTS 82 O 17 17 How to Connect using three Amplifiers Caution The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Power Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock 1 Prepare two 14 inch 35 6cm Jumper Wires for connecting the Low Frequency Column Lower and Upper Sections together by choosing one of the methods below Bare wire cable ends Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends r
22. lue cloth cover as it will be used later during assembly of the Loudspeaker 6 Relocate the Low Frequency Column Upper Section together with the previously placed Low Frequency Column Lower Section in the assembly area Assembly of the Low Frequency Column Lower and Upper Sections 1 Locate the supplied tools in the Accessory Carton previ ously removed from the Midrange High Frequency Col umn Shipping Carton 2 Line up the three metal pins located on the top metal plate ofthe Low Frequency Column Lower Section with the three openings on the bottom metal plate of the Low Frequency Column Upper Section Refer to fig ure 3 3 Carefully push together the Upper Woofer gt Column Y two Low 2 Lower Woofer Column N for pins Figure 3 Frequency Columns Lower and Upper Sections 4 Using the socket tool tighten the four hex head bolts until the Low Frequency Column Lower and Upper Sections is pulled together with no space between the two sections Final Assembly ofthe Loudspeaker 1 Locate the previously removed protective blue cloth covers and drape them over the top ofthe Low Fre quency Column Lower and Upper Sections to tempo an protective cloth SER Figure 4 rarily protect the Woofers Refer to figure 4 2 Place four pieces of foam packing material removed from the Midrange High Frequency Column Shipping Carton on top ofthe cloth covers placed
23. ncorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice Printed in the U S A McIntosh Part No 04095000
24. ncy sound reproduction in a full range system The High Frequency Section utilizes a patented Column Design with mul tiple two inch Midrange Inverted Titanium Dome Drivers and three quarter inch Titanium Dome Tweeters Refer to fig ures 1 and 2 Since the audio power fed to a column is distributed among all the drivers each driver does not have to work as hard resulting in greater power handling capa bility and a dramatic reduction in distortion The Sound Waves from the Column produce a Cylindrical Wave Front with a stable symmetrical horizontal sound dispersion while minimizing undesirable floor and ceiling reflections that de tract from a stable sound im age Refer to figure 3 In the illus tration the Loud speaker on the left side produces a Cylindrical Wave Front and the Loudspeaker on the right side produces a conventional Spherical Wave Front Figure 2 Figure 3 COLUMN Pat No 4 267 405 The Low Frequency Section of the System consists of six 12 inch Aluminum Cone Woofers capable of long cone excursions The sound produced has very low levels of har monic dis tortion and a fre quency re sponse down to 16Hz They have a large mo tor assem bly made with High Tempera ture Neodymium magnets with inherent shielding to greatly re duce any external magnetic field Refer to figure 4 The woofer design also utilizes an aluminum shorting ring cop per capped pole piece t
25. olumn Upper Section Connections Note Do not operate the XRT2K Loudspeaker System unless the Low Frequency Column Lower and Upper sections are connected together HIGH Frequency Input Connections 1 2 and 3 for a 8 ohm Loudspeaker Note I 2 and 3 Terminals are internally connected together 1 2 and 3 Terminals are also internally connected together MIDrange Frequency Input Connections 1 2 and 3 for a 8 ohm Loudspeaker Note I 2 and 3 Terminals are internally connected together 1 2 and 3 Terminals are also internally connected together LOW Frequency Input Connections 1 2 and 3 for a 8 ohm Loudspeaker Note I 2 and 3 Terminals are internally connected together 1 2 and 3 Terminals are also internally connected together Melntosh LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM per Section Connections con nect to the Low Frequency Column Lower Section Con LF COLUMN Low Frequency Column Up nections Note Do not operate the XRT2K Loudspeaker System unless the Low Frequency Column Lower and Upper Sections are connected together 13 How to Connect using a single Amplifier Caution The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Power Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock 1 Prepare two 14 inch 35 6cm Jumper Wires for connecting the Low Frequency Column Lower and Upper
26. r 5 manual s for any component s connected to the XRT2K Loudspeaker 3 The XRT2K 5 built in speaker protection incorporates five automatic resetting solid state devices in the crossover networks One protects the tweeters one for the midranges and three for the woofers The protection allows a certain amount of overdrive but extended periods will trigger protection If an obvious lack of high mid or low frequencies is noticed the Protection Device may have activated These devices will automatically reset when the volume level is reduced significantly and kept low until the output of the affected Loudspeaker Element returns to normal 4 When the XRT2K Loudspeaker System is driven by more than one amplifier the output levels of the different amplifiers connected to the Loudspeaker System must be adjusted to achieve a proper balance between the low midrange and high frequencies reproduced This adjustment is best achieved through the use of audio test equipment operated by a qualified installer Introduction _ _ _ __ E EFE SEE For the first time the new McIntosh XRT2K Loudspeaker System is capable of reproducing the full dynamic range of asymphony orchestra including pipe organ without audible distortion McIntosh Acoustic Engineers have refined the line source Column Loudspeaker concept and the XRT2K Loudspeaker System is the 6th in a generation of that pat ented design It provides superior quality midrange and high freque
27. rior part s are needed please call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Laboratory Please see the Part List for the correct part num bers XRT2K Midrange High Frequency Column Shipping Carton 23 XRT2K Midrange High Frequency Column Quantity Part Number Description 1 1 2 3 034335 034336 034339 034340 034352 034364 034358 XRT2K Low Frequency Column Lower Section Quantity Part Number XRT2K Low Frequency Column Upper Section Top shipping carton Bottom shipping carton Foam end cap Foam center cap Protective blue cloth cover Column Protective blue cloth cover Low Frequency Column Grille Accessory box 1 1 034333 034334 034336 034357 034337 034365 2 Low Frequency Column Lower Section Shipping Carton Description Quantity Part Number Description Top shipping carton 1 034333 Top shipping carton Bottom shipping 1 034334 Bottom shipping carton carton Base foam end cap 1 034357 Center foam support Center foam support 2 034337 End foam cap End foam cap 1 034353 Protective blue cloth Protective blue cloth cover Low Frequency Column Lower Section cover Low Frequency Column Upper Section XRT2K Low Frequency Column Upper Section Shipping Carton 23 Notes McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 The continuous improvement of its products 1s the policy of McIntosh Laboratory I
28. t in a par ticular location is dependent on the dimensions ofthe room Test the various Loudspeaker locations by playing music with continuous bass setting up the speakers and listening to them from the main listening spot Move the Loudspeak ers to an alternate location and repeat the listening paying attention to how the bass qualities 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 drown out the other parts of the music Experiment with various Loudspeaker positions until the locations that sound best are found The XRT2K Midrange High Frequency Columns Smooth Frequency Response may be altered by large ob ject s located in the sound waves path or by locating the column too close to a side wall There should be an unob structed area in front of the column of at least 60 degrees either side from the center axis for the best performance Refer to figure 9 Locating Loudspeakers for use in Home Theater In a Home Theater application the placement of Left and Right Front Loudspeakers can be limited by such considerations as the size and location of the video monitor The locating suggestions in the for use in a Music System section below can still be helpful as a starting place Refer to figure 10 Locating Loudspeakers for use in a Music System When used in a Music System the distance be
29. tween the Loudspeakers and the listener to the Loudspeakers should form a equilateral to an acute isosceles triangle If the speakers are too far apart relative to the listener some imaging can be lost Refer to figure 11 Room Placement Figure 9 LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRONT gt N BETWEEN SPEAKER DISTANCE 4 E LISTENER TO SPEAKER DISTANCE LISTENER TO SPEAKER DISTANCE Figure 10 LEFT SURROUND LEFT FRONT TV Monitor A RIGHT FRONT LEFT REAR SURROUND RIGHT REAR SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND Figure 11 t Midrange Tweeter Column Rear Panel and Low Frequency Column Base Connections C 12 i Tm Dm E The 16 pin plug and cable at the front bottom of the LOW Frequency Column Base con nects to the MIDRANGE HIGH Frequency Column 16 pin Connector MIDRANGE HIGH Frequency Column 16 pin Connector con nects to the 16 pin plug and cable coming from the LOW Frequency Column Base Low Frequency Column Rear Panel Connections 13 o o o 3 1 o o o 52 o o o 53 o o LOWINPUTS 82 O Low Frequency Column Lower Section Connec tions connect to the Low Frequency C
30. you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh Please Take A Moment The serial number purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Name Technical Assistance If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh product contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be part of your system If you or your Dealer wish additional help concerning a suspected problem you can receive tech nical assistance for all McIntosh products at McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 Phone 607 723 1545 Fax 607 724 0549 Customer Service is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair you can return it to your Dealer You can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department For as sistance on factory repair return procedure contact the McIntosh Service Department at McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 Phone 607 723 3515 Fax 607 723 1917 Copyright 2005 by McIntosh Laboratory Inc Safety Instructions Table of Contents Safety Instructio s nannten 2 Thank You and Please Take a Moment 3 Technical Assistance and Customer
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