McIntosh XCS1K - Manual (Page 8)

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3. Lift off the top of the shipping carton and set it aside.
4. Remove the smaller inner carton labeled XCS1K
Cradle.
5. Open the inner carton, remove the Cradle and place it
in the final location of the XCS1K Loudspeaker. Refer
to figure 11.
6. Remove the Top Foam from
the Loudspeaker.
7. Remove the Loudspeaker
from the Bottom Foam.
8. Remove the Blue Protective
Cloth Cover from the Loud-
speaker. Set the Loudspeaker
and Cover aside on the previ-
ously prepared area.
Adjusting the Elevation of the Loudspeaker
The acoustic output of the XCS1K Loudspeaker may be
directed to line up with the height of the average ear in the
prime viewing/listening area. There is a 30 degree range of
adjustment built-in.
1. Using an approprate tool,
loosen the hex head screws
on the insides of the XCS1K
Cradle. Refer to figure 12.
2. Before placing the XCS1K
Loudspeaker on the Cradle,
rotate the top/sides of the
Cradle to the desired angle so
the sound will be directed toward ear level when seated
in the main view-
ing/listening area.
4. Tighten the height
adjustment and
locking screws on
the insides of the
Cradle.
5. Refering to the lift
areas in figure 13, lift up on
the sides and center rear of
the Loudspeaker with two or
more persons. Place the Loud-
speaker on the Cradle. Refer
to figure 14.
Note: When lifting up on the
sides of the Loudspeaker,
be carefull as to not
remove the detachable
sides.
6. Proceed to “How to connect” starting on page 9.
Location in the Room
The XCS1K Loudspeaker is designed for use as a Center
Channel in a Home Theater System. The optimal method
for selecting all the Loudspeaker Locations in a Home
Theater System 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 place-
ment of furniture and can even include the architectural
design of the room and its construction materials. In those
instances where placement in the room is fixed, an en-
vironmental equalizer may be needed to restore proper
musical balance.
The XCS1K Loudspeaker’s Smooth Frequency Re-
sponse may be altered by
a large object(s) located
in the path of the sound
waves or by locating the
Loudspeaker too close to
a side wall. There should
be an unobstructed area
in front of the XCS1K
Loudspeaker on either
side of the center axis for
the best performance. The
optimum location in a
Home Theater System is
directly under or in front
of the TV/Monitor. Refer
to figures 9 and 10.
Unpacking the Loudspeaker
To protect the fine finish of the XCS1K Loudspeaker Sys-
tem during the assembly process, it is advisable to prepare
a suitable area. A freshly vacuumed carpeted area covered
with a soft, clean fabric, such as a large bed linen or blan-
ket would be suitable. Start by unpacking the Loudspeaker.
It is recommended that the Professionals at your McIn-
tosh Dealer, who are skilled in all aspects of installation
and operation, install the XCS1K Loudspeaker System and
any associated audio equipment.
CAUTION: The XCS1K Loudspeaker weighs 133 pounds
(60.3 kgs). It requires two or more persons to
safely handle during assembly, adjustment and
placement in the room.
1. Orient the XCS1K shipping carton with the arrows on
the outside of the carton pointing upward.
2. Remove the banding material from the shipping carton.
Installation
Figure 10
Figure 9
Figure 11
Cradle
(Top View)
Figure 12
Height
Adjustment
Screws
Locking
Screws
Figure 14
Figure 13
Top View of
Lift Areas
Installation