User manual MCINTOSH CS100 IN-CEILING LOUDSPEAKER

[. . . ] Ceiling Loudspeaker System CS100 Installation Guide 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. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Thank You Your decision to own this McIntosh CS100 Ceiling 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 musical enjoyment from this unit. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. General: 1. [. . . ] Before choosing the location in the ceiling for the CS100, it is important to read "Location in the Room" for the best possible performance. When mounting the Ceiling Loudspeaker System to a building structure, it is important to follow all of the local building/construction codes. Make sure the ceiling structural members can support a weight of 45 pounds (five times the net weight) for each CS100. The ceiling thickness should be a minimum of 3/8 inch (0. 95cm) for secure mounting of the CS100. It is recommended that the Professionals at your McIntosh Dealer, who are skilled in all aspects of installation and operation, install the CS100 Loudspeaker System and any associated audio equipment. Location in the Room Do to the nature of installing the CS100 Ceiling Loudspeaker System, it is important to consider any possible future changes likely to be made to the room, like furniture placement, before deciding on the locations for the CS100s. The tweeter and midrange baffle of the Loudspeaker have been angled to deliver accurate onaxis response to the listening position. Figure 1 The baffle must be properly positioned to deliver the best sound. Refer to the dispersion pattern in figure 1. 4 For use in a Home Theater When using the CS100 as a front or main Loudspeaker keep the Loudspeakers as close to the front wall as possible. Ideally, the center Loudspeaker should be located on the same plane as the television or projection screen. The left and right Loudspeakers should be positioned no farther in Figure 3 than the outside of the screen or monitor. When using the CS100 as a surround Loudspeaker, the CS100 can be used as either a direct or diffuse surround Loudspeaker. For direct operation, direct the Loudspeaker Figure 4 baffle toward the listening area as illustrated in figure 3. For a diffused surround sound operation, direct the Loudspeaker baffle toward a back wall or corner as illustrated in figure 4. Installation Painting the Loudspeaker The CS100 Ceiling Loudspeaker System is primed and may be painted before or after installation. Paint the frame with light coats, to help prevent excessive paint buildup and "runs" on the frame. After the paint has dried, use the finger pulls to remove the paint shield. Paint the grille with very light coats, to help prevent paint from filling the holes in the grille. After the paint is dry, reinstall the previously removed grille cloth. Installing the Loudspeaker Follow the instructions below for installation using appropriate tools. If the optional RK100 Rough-In Kit Bracket has been previously installed, go directly to step 6: 1. Place the supplied Hole Cutting Template to the desired mounting location in the ceiling and trace the outside edge of the template onto the mounting surface. In the center of the circle just drawn on the mount10-7/8" 27. 62cm ing surface, make a small pilot hole. Insert Figure 5 Figure 6 a long wire (with an insulated handle) into the opening and verify there are no objects located in the ceiling where the Loudspeaker will be installed. Refer to figure 7. CS100 CS100 Ceiling Loudspeaker Preparing for Installation In determining the CS100 Loudspeaker location, it is important to keep away from any heating/cooling ductwork, electrical wiring and plumbing that may be located in the ceiling between the joists. [. . . ] Therefore, if you purchased the Speaker which is accompanied by this Warranty by mail, by telephone, or over the internet, your seller was not an Authorized McIntosh Dealer, and/or the Speaker you purchased is used and you are not its original owner. In any such event, this Warranty is void, as provided in the preceding paragraph, and any warranties, service agreements, or other representations of any kind which you may have received from your seller are binding solely upon your seller and not upon McIntosh. If you have been misled in any way on this subject, you should make immediate inquiry of your seller. Geographical Limitations This Warranty has been included with a McIntosh Speaker that is designed, intended to be sold and used only within the United States and Canada. [. . . ]