McIntosh CS100 - Manual (Page 3)

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Important Information
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ............................................................2
Thank You and Please Take a Moment .............................2
Technical Assistance and Customer Service ....................2
Table of Contents ..............................................................3
Important Information ......................................................3
Performance Features .......................................................3
Dimensions .......................................................................4
Installation ........................................................................4
Installing the Loudspeaker ...............................................5
Warranty ...........................................................................7
Specifications ....................................................................8
1. Loudspeaker Cables of adequate size are important
to ensure 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 25 feet (7.62m) or less,
use at least 18 Gauge (AWG) wire size or larger.
If the Loudspeaker Cables are 50 feet (38.1m) or less,
use at least 14 Gauge (AWG) wire size or larger.
If the Loudspeaker Cables are 100 feet (76.2m) or
less, use at least 12 Gauge (AWG) wire size or larger.
The Loudspeaker Connection Terminals can accept up
to 12 Gauge (AWG) wire.
2. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to
the CS100 Loudspeaker System.
3. When the CS100 Loudspeaker System is driven by more
than one amplifier, the output levels of the different am-
plifiers connected to the Loudspeaker System must be
adjusted to achieve a proper balance between the low
and the midrange/high frequencies reproduced. This
adjustment is best achieved through the use of audio
test equipment operated by a qualified installer.
4. When the symbol illustrated here is located on the prod-
uct or on the packaging, it indicates the product must
not be disposed of with your other house-
hold waste. Instead, it is your responsibil-
ity to dispose of your waste equipment by
handing it over to a designated collection
point for the recycling of waste electrical
and electronic equipment. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste
equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve
natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a
manner that protects human health and the environ-
ment. For more information about where you can drop
off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact
your local city office, your household waste disposal
service or the McIntosh Dealer where you purchased
the product.
Performance Features
1 U.S. Patent number 7171013
• Patented Technology
The McIntosh CS100 Loudspeaker System uses the pat-
ented 1 unique Loudspeaker System design allowing the
baffle to be rotated up to 357° to direct the sound toward
the listener to maintain proper sound stage.
• Boundary Compensation
The Boundary Compensation Circuitry in the crossover
network enhances placement flexibility when the CS100 is
located near sidewalls or corners.
• Unique driver orientation
The 3-way Loudspeaker System uses no more space than
a typical 2-way System. When positioned near the rear
or side walls of a room, the CS100 wide dispersion sound
characteristics can be directed towards the side or rear of
the seating position for direct-radiating surround sound or
reflected off the side or rear wall to create a diffuse sound
field surround.
• High Power Handling
The CS100 Loudspeaker Elements and Crossover Compo-
nents allow for use with amplifiers up to 200 watts.
• Versatile Operation
In additional to the regular connections, the CS100 Loud-
speaker System provides separate connections for Bi-Am-
plification hookups.
• Gold Plated Input Connectors
The CS100 input connectors are gold plated for superior
corrosion resistance and high electrical conductivity.