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McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New Y ork 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 F AX: 607-724-0549 Owner ’ s Manual XRT29 XRT29 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 line source Column Loudspeaker concept to provide superior quality midrange and high frequency sound reproduction. The High Fre- quency Section utilizes a patented Column Design 1 with multiple four inch Midrange LD/HP 2 Magnetic Circuit Design Drivers and one inch soft dome T weeters. Refer to figure [...]
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5 Introduction and Performance Features Performance Features • Patented LD/HP T echnology The McIntosh 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 efficiency . • Neodymium[...]
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6 The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your XR T29 Loudspeaker System. XRT29 Column Section Dimensions 75 -1/4 " 191.14cm 3 -15/16 " 10.00cm 13 -1/16 " 33.18cm 19 -7/8 " 50.48cm 4 -1/2 " 1 1.43cm 8 -13/16 " 22.38cm Front V iew of the XR T29 High Frequency Column Side V iew of the XR [...]
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7 Dimensions 4- 1/2 " 1 1.43cm 2 -3/4 " 6.99cm Front V iew of the XR T29 High Frequency Column End V iew and Base of the XR T29 High Frequency Column 8 -15/16 " 22.70cm 7 -5/8 " 19.37cm 3 -3/8 " 8.57cm 6 -1/2 " 16.51cm 9 -5/8 " 24.45cm 9 -3/16 " 23.34cm 13 -1/16 " 33.18cm 7" 17.78cm 7/8 " 2.22c[...]
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8 Inst allation The XR T29 High Frequency Column requires two or more persons to safely handle the Column during assembly and placement. Follow the instructions below for unpacking and assembly . It is recommended that the Professionals at your McIntosh Dealer , who are skilled in all aspects of in- stallation and operation, install the XR T29 Loud[...]
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9 Inst allation Loudspeaker placement in a room can greatly affect performance. The XR T29 Loudspeaker 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 [...]
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10 How to Prep are Hookup Cables 1. Connect a Loudspeaker Cable from the Negative (-) Binding Post of the Amplifier to the COLUMN MID COMmon (-) Binding Post of the Column Loudspeaker . 2. Connect a Loudspeaker Cable from the Positive (+) Binding Post of the Amplifier to the COLUMN MID 4 S (+) Binding Post of the Column Loudspeaker . Note: The MID [...]
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11 XRT29 Column Loudspeaker How to Connect using a single Amplifier[...]
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12 McIntosh Single Channel Amplifier Number One How to Prep are Hookup Cables The McIntosh XR T29 Loudspeaker System utilizes bind- ing 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, re[...]
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13 How to Connect using two Amplifiers XRT29 Column Loudspeaker[...]
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14 S pecifications S pecifications System Driver Complement Thirty 4 inch Midranges T wenty-five 1 inch Dome T weeters Impedance 4 ohms Nominal Fr equency Response 80Hz - 20kHz Sensitivity 88dB (2.8V/1m) Cr ossover Fr equency 1,700Hz Power Handling 1200 W atts Maximum Overall Dimensions 75-1/4 inches (191.14cm) Height 1 1-15/16 inches (30.32cm) W i[...]
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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. 04081401 McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903[...]