Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. WARNING - TO 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...
Page 4 - Figure 1
4 Introduction and Performance Features Introduction Table of Contents Safety Instructions ............................................................ 2 Thank You and Please Take a Moment ............................. 3 Technical Assistance and Customer Service .................... 3 Table of Conte...
Page 5 - Performance Features
5 Performance Features Patented LD/HP Technology 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 paten...
Page 6 - Front View of PS112 with Grille Removed
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 PS112. PS112 Dimensions Front View of PS112 with Grille Removed Rear View of PS112
Page 8 - Figure 2
8 Installation Installation Locating the PS112 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 PS112, so that airflow ...
Page 9 - PS112 Rear Panel Connections
9 PS112 Rear Panel Connections Connect the PS112 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/off sig- nals from a McIntosh component and the POWER CONTROL OUT sends the turn on/off sig- nal to the next Mc...
Page 10 - How to Connect for Home Theater
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 Decode...
Page 12 - How to Connect for Stereo
12 How to Connect for Stereo 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 ...
Page 14 - PS112 Front Panel Displays and Controls
14 PS112 Front Panel Displays and Controls POWER GUARD LED lights when the amplifier POWER GUARD circuit activates POWER Switch Turns 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...
Page 16 - Level Control; How to Operate the PS112 in Stereo
16 How to Operate the PS112 in Stereo Level Control Start 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...
Page 17 - Notes
Page 20 - Chambers Street
McIntosh Part No. 040739 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903