McIntosh XRT1K loudspeaker
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1. 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 XRTIK LOW Frequency 8Q Binding Post to the 8 ohm Binding Post of the Power Amplifier number one 6 Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRTIK MID Frequency COM Binding Post to the Binding Post of the Power Amplifier number two 7 Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRTIK MID Frequency 8Q Binding Post to the 8 ohm Binding Post of the Power Amplifier number two 8 Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRTIK HIGH Frequency COM Binding Post to the Binding Post of the Power Amplifier number three 9 Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRTIK HIGH Frequency 8Q Binding Post to the 8 ohm Binding Post of the Power Amplifier number three 10 Tighten all of the Loudspeaker and Amplifier Binding Posts McIntosh Power Amplifier number one CONTROL UNBALANCED INPUT BALANCED O MODE 12 AMPS BINGHAMTON NY 13903 McIntosh mc1 2xw pow How to Connect using a three Amplifiers McIntosh Power Amplifier nu mber three2. Loudspeaker System XRT1K 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 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 FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT Read these instructions 12 Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a non abrasive dry soft cloth Install in accordance with the manufacturer s 13 instructions 8 This Loudspeaker is capable of producing extremely high sound pressure levels even when connected to amplifiers of moderate 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 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 OS tA OQ R2 14 power output User ca
3. AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING riskor HAZARDOUS ENERGY MAKE PROPER SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SEE OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE USING AVIS ENERGIE ELECTRIQUE DANGEREUSEIVOIRLE CAHIER D INSTRUCTION SERIAL NUMBER MeIntosh mc1 2kw Ppowr AMALIFIER EDU X 11 vite How to Connect using a three Amplifiers Caution The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Power Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Con nections have been made Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock 1 Prepare Loudspeaker cables by choosing one of the methods below Bare wire cable ends Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends refer to figures 9 10 amp 11 If the cable is stranded carefully twist the strands together as tightly as possible 4 0 5 inches 12 7mm E M Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 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 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 12 13 amp 14 Figure l Figure 14 2 Remove all four metal jumpers between Loudspeaker Binding Posts 4 Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRTIK LOW Frequency COM Binding Post to the
4. Binding Post and MID Fre quency COM Binding Post 3 Remove the metal jumper between the Loudspeaker LOW Frequency 8Q Binding Post and MID Fre quency 8Q Binding Post 4 Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRTIK 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 ends of the Loudspeaker cables 2 For proper operation the metal jumpers must be installed between the Loudspeaker Terminal Posts as illustrated 5 Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRTIK LOW Frequency 8Q Binding Post to the 8 ohm Binding 12 AMPS How to Connect using a two Amplifiers Jumper Melntosh xarix LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM com 80 REFER TO OWNERS QO 99 Mclntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 Made in USA owe Jumper McIntosh Power Amplifier number two J O POWER CONTROL BALANCED INPUT BALANCED INPUT OUTPUT UNBALANCED INPUT UNBALANCED INPUT BALANCED O MODE CIRCUIT JV u 50 60H ERU o 2 o 40 o am PO AMPS OUTPUT 4 A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHC CLASS 3 WIRING ce
5. a O N POWER CONTROL BALANCED INPUT BALANCED INPUT OUTPUT UNBALANCED INPUT UNBALANCED INPUT BALANCED O MODE c CIRCUIT 120V v 50 60H BREAKER 28 a e o s e 12AMPS OUTPUT 4 AVIS risque DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING Risk OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY MAKE PROPER SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SEE OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE USING AVIS ENERGIE ELECTRIQUE DANGEREUSE VOIR LE CAHIER D INSTRUCTION McIntosh mc1 2xw Pows CLASS 3 WIRING LIFIER CE SERIAL NUMBER McINTOSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NY 13903 MADE IN USA X Melntosh xarix LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL FOR EXACT COM 80 O Emm OQ 3 OO 2 Mcintosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 Made in USA McIntosh Power Amplifier number two Oo b POWER CONTROL BALANCED INPUT BALANCED INPUT OUTPUT UNBALANCED INPUT UNBALANCED INPUT BALANCED O MODE c CIRCUIT 120V v 50 60H BREAKER e m 8 o Q e o RQR e 12AMPS OUTPUT 4 AVIS risque DE CHOCELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING Risk OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY MAKE PROPER SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SEE OPERATING MANUAL BEFORE USING AVIS ENERGIE ELECTRIQUE DANGEREUSE VOIR LE CAHIER D INSTRUCTION CLASS 3 WIRING McIntosh mc1 2xw POWR ALIFIER
6. clean fabric such as a large bed linen or blanket would be suitable It is recommended that the Professionals at your McIn tosh Dealer who are skilled in all aspects of installation and operation install the XRTIK Loudspeaker System and any associated audio equipment CAUTION This Loudspeaker weighs 168 pounds 76 2 kgs It requires three or more persons to safely handle the Loudspeaker 1 Orient the XRTIK shipping carton with the arrows on the outside of the carton pointing upward 2 Remove the banding material from the shipping car ton and lift off the top of the shipping carton and set it aside 3 Remove the Top Foam peices from the Loudspeaker and lift up on the rear of the Loudspeaker and place it on the prepared working area Refer to figure 4 4 Stand the Loudspeaker upright and remove the Blue Protective Cloth Cover 5 Place the Loudspeaker in the desired location Retain the shipping carton foam packing material and cloth cover for possible future use Lift up here Lift up here Figure 4 How to Connect using a single Amplifier How to Connect using a single Amplifier Caution The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Power Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Con McIntosh Power Amplifier nections have been made Failure to observe this 7 could result in Electric Shock W y CONTROL 1 Prepare Loudspeaker cables by choosing one of the usd methods below O SR Bare wire cab
7. CE cra NUMBER McINTOSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NY 13903 MADE IN USA X 13 Specifications System Driver Complement Two 10 inch LD HP Woofers Forty four 2 inch Titanium Inverted Dome Midranges Twenty eight 3 4 inch Titanium Dome Tweeters Impedance 8 ohms Nominal Frequency Response 16Hz 45kHz Sensitivity 88dB 2 8V lm equivalent Crossover Frequencies 250Hz 2 000Hz Power Handling 1 200 Watts Maximum 14 Specifications General Specifications Finish Enclosures High Gloss Black Finish Grille Black Knit Cloth with High Gloss Black Trim Overall Dimensions Height 1s 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 109 3kg in shipping carton 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 Loudspeaker it is advis able to place it in the original protective cotton blue cover before placing it into the shipping carton Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition 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 Top End Foam Cap N Center Support
8. Foam Bottom Shipping Carton Quantity pu YI m matae Lm Part Number 034376 034375 034371 034369 034370 034413 Packing Instructions Description Top shipping carton Bottom shipping carton Top end foam cap Bottom end foam cap Center support foam Blue Protective cloth cover Top Shipping Carton Blue Protective Cloth Cover Bottom End Foam Cap McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 The continuous improvement of its products 1s the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice Printed in the U S A McIntosh Part No 04101401
9. The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Post of the Power Amplifier number one Power Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Con 6 Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRTIK MID nections have been made Failure to observe this Frequency COM Binding Post to the Binding could result in Electric Shock Post of the Power Amplifier number two l 7 Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRTIK MID 1 Prepare Loudspeaker cables by choosing one of the Frequency 8Q Binding Post to the 8 ohm Binding methods below Post of the Power Amplifier number two Bare wire cable ends ME 8 Tighten all of the Loudspeaker and Amplifier Binding Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the Posts cable ends refer to figures 9 10 amp 11 If the cable is stranded carefully twist the strands together as tightly as possible 0 5 inches La ma McIntosh Power Amplifier number one d o E Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 9 KO E Note If desired the twisted ends can be tinned with O solder to keep the strands together or attach aaa spade lugs Spade lug or prepared wire connection Insert the spade lug connector or prepared section i 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 12 13 amp 14 Figure Figure 14 2 Remove the metal jumper between the Loudspeaker LOW Frequency COM
10. want 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 technical 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 rrr cue cl ut UU est If it 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 assistance 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 2007 O by McIntosh Laboratory Inc Table of Contents salety WISER CUO ooa ANAN 2 Thank You and Please Take a Moment 3 Technical Assistance and Custome
11. and three for the woofers The protection allows a certain amount of overdrive but extended periods will trigger pro tection 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 When the XRTIK Loudspeaker System is driven by more than one amplifier the output levels of the different ampli fiers 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 A Introduction SS McIntosh Acoustic Engineers have further refined the con cept of line source column in the XRTIK Loudspeaker to provide superior sound reproduction in a full range system It uses the same acoustic technology found in the famous XRT2K Column Loudspeakers The technology has been refined over the years and is now the 6th generation of the design and provides superior quality sound reproduction in a full range system The High Frequency Sec tion utilizes a patented Column Design with multiple three quarter inch Titantum Dome Tweeters and two inch Midrange Inverted Titantum Dome Driv ers Refer to figures and 2 Since the audio power fed to a column
12. d waves path or by locating the column too close to a side wall There should be an unobstruct ed area in front of the column of at least 30 degrees either side from the center axis for the best LIL performance Refer to figure 1 Figure Locating Loudspeakers for use in Home Theater In a Home Theater application the placement of Left and Right Front Loudspeakers can a be limited by such consider ations as the size and loca tion of the video monitor The locating suggestions in the for gg m use in a Music System sec tion below can still be helpful SIRO Ed TV Monitor RIGHT FRONT as a starting place Refer to N figure 2 Figure 2 Locating Loudspeakers for use in a Music System When used in a Music System the distance between the Loudspeakers and the listener a to the Loudspeakers should mar men form an equilaterial or an acute isosceles triangle If SEEDS Se the speakers are too far apart relative to the listener some imaging can be lost Refer to figure 3 Figure 3 Unpacking the Loudspeaker To protect the fine finish of the XRTIK Loudspeaker System during the installation process it is advisable to prepare a suitable adjustment area A freshly vacuumed carpeted area covered with a soft
13. g Versatile Operation and Placement In addition to the regular connections the XRTIK Loud speaker System provides separate connections for Bi Amplification and Tri Amplification hookups as well as Bi Wiring and Tri Wiring Extruded Column The Column enclosure is extruded thick aluminum con struction with non parallel internal sides and 1s given a High Gloss Black Piano Type Finish Gold Plated Input Connectors The XRTIK input connectors are gold plated for superior corrosion resistance and high electrical conductivity vite Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your XRTIK Loudspeaker System Front View of the Side View of the Rear View of the XRTIK XRTIK XRTIK Loudspeaker System Loudspeaker System Loudspeaker System 11 12 1 4 fy 31 1cm 79 1 2 201 9cm 22 1132 d 55 9cm 2 18 5 8 5 1cm 47 3cm 15 7132 38 7cm IlitInfosit BEEN i E 3 1 13 16 14 1 2 ai 4 6cm 5 15 32 36 8cm 1 25 32 __ 13 9cm 4 5cm 15 7 8 W 40 3cm 1 1 4 _______ 18 4cm 9 1 32 22 9cm Dimensions p YN Hr nr xxy mca y eepece ere kpqpe ct Front View of the Top End View of the XRTIK XRTIK Loudspeaker System Loudspeaker System 7 5 16 18 6cm 5 1 2 14 0cm 3 11 16 9 4cm 2 7 32 5 6cm Note The base is an integral part of the Loudspeaker Enclosu
14. is distributed among all the drivers each driver does not have to work as hard resulting in greater power handling capability and a dramatic reduction in distortion The Sound Waves from the Column produce a Cylindrical Wave Front with a stable symmet rical horizontal sound disper sion to minimize undesirable floor and ceiling reflections that could detract from a stable sound image In the illustration the Loudspeaker on the left side produces a Cylindrical Wave Front and the Loudspeaker on the right side produces a conventional Spherical Wave Front Refer to figure 3 The Low Frequency Section of the System consists of two 10 inch Woofers They have a large magnet assembly and long cone excursions with very low levels of harmonic distortion and frequency response down to 16Hz Refer to figure 4 The Woofer also incorporates McIntosh s Pat ented LD HP 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 Figure 2 Figure 3 COLUMN Pat No 4 267 405 LD HP Pat No 5 151 943 4 nate the negative influence of the fluctuating voice coil field on the permanent magnet field This results in lower distor tion due to more linear magnetic flux in the voice coil gap Refer to figure 6 Ad ditional benefits are less volume compression due to i
15. le ends T Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the a ae cable ends refer to figures 9 10 amp 11 If the cable is stranded carefully twist the strands together as tightly as possible 4 0 5 inches 12 7mm Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 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 of the cable end into the terminal side access hole TTE and tighten the terminal cap until the cable 1s firmly KA clamped into the terminal so the wires cannot slip out Refer to figures 12 13 amp 14 Figure Figure 14 2 Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRTIK 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 operation the metal jumpers must be installed between the Loudspeaker Terminal Posts as illustrated 3 Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the XRTIK LOW Frequency 8Q Binding Post to the 8 ohm Binding Post of the Power Amplifier 4 Tighten all of the Loudspeaker and Amplifier Binding Posts Jumpers vite How to Connect using a two Amplifiers Caution
16. lso has multiple front to back internal braces to form a dampened rigid Column Structure The Column s small footprint allows for a variety of different placements in a room Figure 10 Performance Features Patented LD HP Technology The McIntosh Low Frequency Loudspeaker Elements feature the patented LD HP Magnetic Circuit Design This design when compared to conventional Loudspeaker Elements reduces distortion significantly It also increases power handling and efficiency e Neodymium Iron Boron Alloy Magnets The 44 two inch Midranges and 28 three quarter inch Dome Tweeters all use this Alloy The Neodymium Iron Boron Alloy has the highest flux density per unit of vol ume and helps to keep the Column weight to a minimum Low Harmonic and Intermodulation Distortion The XRTIK 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 XRTIK 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 Handling The Loudspeaker Elements and Crossover Components of the XRTIK are all chosen for use with powerful amplifiers up to 1 200 watts e Superior Imaging Locating the Tweeters between the two rows of Midranges generates a symmetrical horizontal polar response for superior imagin
17. mproved heat transfer through the sleeves and a cooler operating voice coil Both measurements as well as critical listening reveal ten times less distortion than previous designs A good example of this low distortion is incredible smoothness and clarity in the reproduction of the human voice The Crossover Network used in the XRTIK Loud speaker System 1s designed to ensure an even frequenc response over the entire au dible range The Network utilizes both Second and Third Order design utilizing Capacitors and Inductors with high current capacity Refer to figures 7 8 and 9 There are two different types of low loss DCR Inductors in the network each one chosen not to exhibit any core saturation even at high power levels This prevents the addition of distortion to the music at any frequency The Capacitors used include low loss ESR Polypropylene and Mylar types The Network also utilizes Figure 4 LD HP l D Conventional Figure 5 Without LD HP With LDHP Frequency Distortion Figure 6 Introduction and Performance Features r 2 g 0 2v S0 SC LS3W A i 3ISYI deo WIY JE AW 965 IN LY Figure 9 self resetting high current Poly Switches to provide an extra measure of protection The enclosure is an important part of the XRTIK Loudspeaker System The Loudspeaker System utilizes a massive extruded alumi num enclosure that houses the Loudspeaker Drivers Refer to figure 10 It a
18. r Service 3 Table of Contents and General Information 3 PAO TORT o ccce aedibus epus ANA 4 Performance Peat feS uu e posee bep a Apan penes ee oec n dix Te amps 5 BU BODIES eoo ane to dessen Om em IE OS E UM URADUADE 6 7 Moala ON NRI TT 8 How to Connect with one Amplifier se 9 How to Connect using two Amplifiers 10 11 How to Connect using three Amplifiers 12 13 BD CLIC A aaa E 14 ale ah gbi PP 15 General Information os ewe ccu cce m ccc eee ee Caution The XRTIK weight is 168 pounds 76 2kg It re quires three or more persons to safely handle the Loudspeaker System 1 Loudspeaker Cables of adequate size are important to en sure that there will be no significant power loss or heating Cable size is specified in Gauge numbers or AWG Ameri can 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 owner s manual s for any component s connected to the XRTIK Loudspeaker 3 The XRTIK s built in speaker protection incorporates five automatic resetting solid state devices in the crossover networks One protects the tweeters one for the midranges
19. re 1 3 4 and is not removable for 4 4cm custom installation 26 9 32 19 7 8 66 8cm 50 5cm 26 3 4 67 9cm 7 5 8 19 4cm vite Installation Loudspeaker Placement Loudspeaker placement in a room can greatly affect per formance The XRTIK Loudspeaker is designed for both Music and Home Theater Systems The optimal method for selecting speaker locations includes the use of a 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 ma terials In those instances where placement in the room is fixed an enviromental equalizer may be needed to restore proper musical balance Placement near a wall corner floor ceiling or any intersecting surfaces will reinforce or diminish some bass frequencies The bass frequencies that are altered by place ment in a particular location is dependent on the dimen sions of the room If professional measurement equipment is not available listen to the Loudspeaker Try various locations by listening to music containing continuous bass and finding a location where there is an over all musi cal balance in the sound and the bass content 1s does not predominate The XRTIK Column s Smooth Frequency Response may be altered by a large object s located in the soun
20. ution 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 1s used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 15 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 168 pounds 76 2 kgs It requires three or more persons to safely move the Loudspeaker Thank You Aa u UM Your decision to own this McIntosh XRTIK Loudspeaker System ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners You now have The Best The McIntosh dedication to Quality is assurance that you will receive many years of listening enjoyment from this unit Please take a short time to read the information in this manual We
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