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McIntosh XR27 manual

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  • Page 1

    McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New Y ork 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 F AX: 607-724-0549 Owner ’ s Manual XR27 XR27 Loudspeaker System[...]

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    2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERA TING THIS EQUIPMENT . W ARNING - T O REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING T O QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. General: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warn[...]

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    3 Customer Service T echnical Assist ance Please T ake A Moment Thank Y ou Copyright 2003  by McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 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: Y our decision to own this [...]

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    4 McIntosh Acoustic Engineers have refined the Loud- speaker System concept to provide superior sound quality in a versatile enclosure with five different installation methods. The Low Frequency Section of the System consists of four 8 inch W oofers. They have a large magnet assembly and long cone excursions with very low levels of harmonic distort[...]

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    5 Introduction and Performance Features Performance Features • Patented LD/HP T echnology The McIntosh Low Frequency and Midrange 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 efficien[...]

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    6 The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your XR27 Loudspeaker System. XR27 Dimensions Front V iew of the XR27 46 -5/8 " 1 18.43cm 13 -1/16 " 33.18cm 9 -3/16 " 23.34cm 13 -1/16 " 33.18cm 7" 17.78cm 7/8 " 2.22cm 1 -1 1/16 " 4.29cm 2 -1/8 " 5.40cm 4 -7/8 " 12.38cm 10"[...]

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    7 Inst allation The XR27 Loudspeaker System requires two or more per- sons to safely handle during assembly and placement. Fol- low the instructions below for unpacking and assembly . It is recommended that the Professionals at your McIntosh Dealer , who are skilled in all aspects of installation and operation, install the XR27 Loudspeaker System a[...]

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    8 down. When the desired angle is achieved tighten the four screws. 6. Locate the Loudspeaker Grille and align the fastening pins to the Grommets (there are four pins on each side) on the front of the XR27. Carefully push down to se- cure the Grille to the Loudspeaker until it is firmly seated. V ertical On-W all Installation The supplied On-W all [...]

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    9 Inst allation, con’t are four pins on each side). Carefully push down to secure the Grille to the Loudspeaker until it is firmly seated. Horizontal On-W all Installation The supplied Horizontal On-W all Mounting Bracket al- lows for mounting the XR27 Loudspeaker onto a wall. The Loudspeaker may be rotated ±15 Degrees allowing for placement eit[...]

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    10 Loudspeaker placement in a room can greatly affect performance. The XR27 Loudspeaker System 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 consider[...]

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    11 How to Prep are Hookup Cables The McIntosh XR27 Loudspeaker System utilizes binding posts for speaker wire connections. Prepare the Loud- speaker Hookup Cables that attach to the Power Amplifier Output T erminals: Bare wire cable ends: Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends, refer to figures 20, 21 & 22. If the cable is s[...]

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    12 McIntosh Single Channel Amplifier Number One How to Prep are Hookup Cables The McIntosh XR27 Loudspeaker System utilizes binding posts for speaker wire connections. Prepare the Loud- speaker Hookup Cables that attach to the Power Amplifier Output T erminals: Bare wire cable ends: Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends, refer [...]

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    13 How to Connect using two Amplifiers[...]

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    14 S pecifications S pecifications System Driver Complement Four 8 inch W oofers One 6.5 inch Midrange Five 1 inch Dome T weeters Impedance 4 ohms Nominal Fr equency Response 80Hz - 20kHz Sensitivity 89dB (2.8V/1m) Cr ossover Frequencies 275Hz 2,800Hz Power Handling 1200 W atts Maximum Overall Dimensions 13-1/16 inches (33.18cm) Height 46-5/8 inche[...]

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    15 Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as re- ceived. Failure to do so will result in shipping damage. Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are in good serviceable condition. If a shipping car- ton or any of the interior part(s) are [...]

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    McIntosh Part No. 04085501 McIntosh 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 notice. Printed in the U.S.A.[...]