User manual MCINTOSH XCS350 3-WAY LOUDSPEAKER

[. . . ] Loudspeaker Systems XLS360 XLS340 XLS320 XCS350 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. 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. 1. [. . . ] The feet can be independently adjusted to compensate for uneven flooring. 13. Proceed to "Locating the Loudspeaker System" on page 18. Figure 3 7. Using the supplied Allen Wrench, remove four screws from the XLS340 Bottom. Orient the Floor Standing Base with the widest end of the base Figure 4 facing up and the totally flat side of the base pointing away from the XLS340. Attach the Floor Standing Base to the XLS340 using the four supplied machine bolts and washers. Remove Two Screws Remove Two Screws Unpacking the XLS360 Loudspeaker 1. Remove the entire assembly (Loudspeaker System, Loudspeaker Grille and foam center/end caps) by lifting up on the bottom of the assembly (Loudspeaker rear) and place it along side the shipping carton on a flat surface. Release the Loudspeaker Grille from the foam center/ end caps and remove it from the protective plastic shipping film and set it aside. Carefully remove the protective plastic shipping film from the Loudspeaker System so as not to mar the finish or damage the Loudspeaker System Drivers. Grille Grommets Fasteners Note: The XLS360 is a sealed Acoustic System. If it is to be used without the supplied Floor Standing Base attached to the bottom, the four unused holes on the bottom of the loudspeaker need to be plugged up with suitable material to prevent air leaks. Proceed to step 10 if the Floor Standing Base is not used. Floor standing base Bolts and washers Figure 5 6. Place the Loudspeaker System, with the front facing up, on foam end caps located on top of the shipping carton, with the bottom of the XLS360 overhanging the end of the shipping carton. Unpack the Floor Standing Base from the other shipping carton. 11 Installation, con't Bottom of XLS360 with the flat surface Foam center cap Foam end cap independently adjusted to compensate for uneven flooring. 12. Remove the entire assembly (Loudspeaker System, Loudspeaker Grille and foam end caps) by lifting up on the bottom of the assembly (Loudspeaker rear) and place it along side the shipping carton on a flat surface. Release the Loudspeaker Grille from the foam end caps and remove it from the protective plastic shipping film and set it aside. Close the top flaps of the shipping carton and place the two foam end caps on top of the carton. Carefully remove the protective plastic shipping film from the Loudspeaker System so as not to mar the finish or damage the Loudspeaker System Grille Drivers. Notes: 1. When the XCS350 is to be used with the supplied Stabilizer Bar and Hardware, proceed to step 6. The XCS350 Loudspeaker is also supplied with On Wall Mounting Brackets and Hardware. If the XCS350 is to be mounted on the wall at this time, proceed to "How to Mount the XCS350 Loudspeakers On the Wall" on page 16. When the optional In Wall Mounting Kit is chosen, refer to the supplied installation guide. Orient the Floor Standing Base with the widest end of the base facing up and the totally flat side of the base pointing away from the XLS360. Refer to figure 7. Grommets Fasteners Floor standing base Bolts and washers 9. [. . . ] Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the COMmon (Negative) Binding Post of the appropriate Amplifier Channel to the Loudspeaker NEGATIVE (-) Binding Post. Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the 8S (OHM) or Positive (+) Binding Post of the same Amplifier Channel to the Loudspeaker POSITIVE (+) Binding Post. Connect the remaining Loudspeaker(s) and Amplifier Channel(s) in the same manner. Connection plate 21 Connection with one Amplifier Preparing Hookup Cables The McIntosh Loudspeaker Systems utilize binding posts for speaker wire connections. Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables that attach to the Power Amplifier Output Terminals: Bare wire cable ends: Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends, refer to figures 43, 44 and 45. [. . . ]