English dropdown-ico

McIntosh PS112 manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

Go to page of

Similar user manuals

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of McIntosh PS112, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of McIntosh PS112 one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of McIntosh PS112. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of McIntosh PS112 should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of McIntosh PS112
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the McIntosh PS112 item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the McIntosh PS112 item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of McIntosh PS112 alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of McIntosh PS112, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the McIntosh service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of McIntosh PS112.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the McIntosh PS112 item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • 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 PS1 12 PS1 12 Powered Subwoofer[...]

  • Page 2

    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. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage with[...]

  • Page 3

    3 A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other . A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety . If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 18. Do not overload wall outlets, exte[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Introduction and Performance Features Introduction T able of Contents Safety Instructions ............................................................ 2 Thank Y ou and Please T ake a Moment ............................. 3 T echnical Assistance and Customer Service .................... 3 T able of Contents and General Notes .......................[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Performance Features  Patented LD/HP T echnology The McIntosh Loudspeaker Element features the patented LD/HP motor structure. This design, when compared to conventional Loudspeaker Elements, reduces distortion significantly . It also increases power handling and efficiency . · Power Guard The patented McIntosh Power Guard circuit prevents th[...]

  • Page 6

    6 The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your PS112 Powered Subwoofer . There is additional information on page 8 pertaining to installing the PS1 12. PS1 12 Dimensions Front V iew of PS1 12 with Grille Removed Rear View of PS1 12[...]

  • Page 7

    7 PS1 12 Dimensions Side V iew of PS1 12 with Grille S ide View of PS1 12 with Grille Removed[...]

  • Page 8

    8 Inst allation Inst allation Locating the PS1 12 Always provide adequate ventilation for the PS112 Pow- ered Subwoofer . Cool operation ensures the longest pos- sible life for any electronic instrument. An installation should provide at least 2 inches spacing on all sides of the PS1 12, so that airflow is not obstructed. The optimal method for sel[...]

  • Page 9

    9 PS1 12 Rear Panel Connections Connect the PS1 12 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel to deter- mine the correct voltage POWER CONTROL IN receives turn on/of f sig- nals from a McIntosh component and the POWER CONTROL OUT sends the turn on/off sig- nal to the next McIntosh component Main Fuse holder , refer to in[...]

  • Page 10

    10 How to Connect for Home Theater McIntosh Six Channel Power Amplifier McIntosh A/V Control Center The McIntosh PS112 Powered Subwoofer may be turned On or Off by two different methods. The preferred method is to utilize the Power Control Signal from a McIntosh A/V Control Center or Surround Decoder . If the Power Control Signal is not available, [...]

  • Page 11

    11 How to Connect for Home Theater To A C Outlet[...]

  • Page 12

    12 How to Connect for S tereo McIntosh Power Amplifier McIntosh Audio Control Center The McIntosh PS112 Powered Subwoofer may be turned On or Off by two different methods. The preferred method is to utilize the Power Control Signal from a McIntosh Au- dio Control Center or Preamplifier . If the Power Control Signal is not available, the PS112 has b[...]

  • Page 13

    13 How to Connect for S tereo To A C Outlet[...]

  • Page 14

    14 PS1 12 Front Panel Displays and Controls POWER GUARD LED lights when the amplifier POWER GUARD circuit activates POWER Switch T urns AC power On/Off The ON LED indicates when the amplifier is on LEVEL Control allows adjustment of acoustic output to bal- ance with the other loudspeakers BASS ENHANCE boosts low frequency bass when set to VIDEO SUB[...]

  • Page 15

    15 How to Operate the PS1 12 in Home Theater How to Operate the PS112 in Home Theater Level Control S tart with the LEVEL CONTROL in the center position and perform the system level calibration on the A/V Con- trol Center or Surround Decoder for the subwoofer level. If the subwoofer level can not be set, adjust the PS1 12 s LEVEL CONTROL to prov[...]

  • Page 16

    16 How to Operate the PS1 12 in Stereo Level Control S tart with the LEVEL CONTROL in the center position and adjust until the subwoofer volume is matched to the rest of the system when listening to a full-range source. Bass Enhance Set the BASS ENHANCE Switch to MUSIC, turning the BASS ENHANCE effect of f. Careful listening with this circuit switc[...]

  • Page 17

    17 Notes[...]

  • Page 18

    18 S pecifications S pecifications Power Output 400 W atts Sine W ave Continuous Power Dynamic Headroo m 1.8dB Input Sensitivity 0.4V for Rated Output T otal Harmonic Distortion Maximum T otal Harmonic Distortion at any power level from 250 milliwatts to rated power output is 0.05% A-W eighted Signal T o Noise Ratio 1 18dB Below Rated Output Input [...]

  • Page 19

    19 Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below . Use banding straps to make sure box is held to- gether securely . Use the original shipping carton and parts only if they are in good servicable condition. If a shipping carton or any [...]

  • Page 20

    McIntosh Part No. 040739 McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers S treet Binghamton, NY 13903[...]