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Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY; This apparatus is capable of producing high

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. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. To prevent the risk of electric shock, ...

Page 3 - Please take a short time to read the information in this; Table of Contents; Packing Instructions:

3 Customer Service Technical Assistance Please Take A Moment Thank You Copyright 2005 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealername are important to you for possible insurance claim orfuture service. The spaces below have been provided foryou to record that ...

Page 4 - HP; Caution: The XLS360 Loudspeaker weight is 107 pounds

4 Introduction Important Information 1 LD/HP Pat. No. 5,151,943 The McIntosh XLS320, XLS340, XLS360 and XCS350Loudspeaker Systems are designed for Home Theater andMusic Reproduction. Many of today’s Loudspeakers aredesigned only for Home Theater applications, not so withthese Loudspeaker Systems. Th...

Page 5 - Performance Features

5 Performance Features Important Information, Connector Information, Introduction and Performance Features • Patented LD/HP Technology The McIntosh Low Frequency and Midrange LoudspeakerElements feature the patented LD/HP motor structure. Thisdesign, when compared to conventional LoudspeakerElements...

Page 6 - Dimensions

6 The following dimensions can assist in determining thebest location for the XLS320 or XLS340 Loudspeaker Sys-tem. There is additional information on page 18 pertainingto installing the Loudspeaker. Dimensions Front View of XLS320with Grille Removed Rear View of XLS320 Side View of XLS320 4 -1/2 &#...

Page 7 - Note: The XLS340 is supplied

7 44 -1/16 " 111.9cm 10 -5/8 " 27.0cm 18" 45.7cm 24 -11/16 " 62.7cm 2 -1/16 " 5.2cm 34 -9/16 " 87.8cm 15 -3/16 " 38.6cm 5 -13/16 " 5.8cm 39 -3/8 " 100.0cm 14 -3/4 " 37.5cm 12" 30.5cm 4 -1/16 " 10.3cm 7 -3/8 " 18.7cm 4 -1/16 " 10.3cm 35 -9/32 &#...

Page 8 - Note: The XLS360 is supplied

8 2 -1/16 " 5.2cm 41 -3/4 " 106.0cm 19 -3/16 " 48.7cm 7 -3/16 " 18.3cm 8 -7/8 " 22.5cm 46 -9/16 " 118.3cm 9 -1/4 " 23.5cm 3 -13/16 " 9.7cm 13" 33.0cm 51 -3/8 " 130.5cm 13 -1/8 " 33.3cm 27 -1/4 " 69.2cm 33 -15/16 " 86.2cm 17 -3/4 " 45.1cm 4 -1/1...

Page 9 - Note: The XCS350 is supplied with an adjustable Stabilizer

9 Dimensions, con’t Note: The XCS350 is supplied with an adjustable Stabilizer Bar. Please allow for various height/angle. Front View ofXCS350 withGrille Removed Rear View ofXCS350 with thestabilizer barremoved Top View ofXCS350 6 -9/16 " 16.7cm 17 -1/32 " 43.3cm 27 -1/2 " 69.9cm 4 -3/16...

Page 10 - Installation; Installation Overview; Figure 1; Installation Methods; Figure 2; Unpacking the XLS340 Loudspeaker

10 Installation Installation Overview The instructions that follow are for the unpacking, assem-bly and setup of the XLS320, XLS340, XLS360 andXCS350 Loudspeaker Systems as supplied. For severalmodels, an optional In Wall Mounting Kit is available. Ifthe Loudspeaker is to be Mounted On or In Wall, r...

Page 11 - Figure 3; Unpacking the XLS360 Loudspeaker; Note: The XLS360 is a sealed Acoustic System.

11 Installation 6. Place the Loudspeaker System, with the front facing up, on foam end caps located on top of the shippingcarton, with the bottom of the XLS340 overhanging theend of the shipping carton. Refer to figure 3. 7. Using the supplied Allen Wrench, remove four screws from the XLS340Bottom. ...

Page 12 - Unpacking the XCS350 Loudspeaker; Notes: 1. When the XCS350 is to be used with

12 Installation, con’t 8. Orient the Floor Standing Base with the widest end of the base facing up and the totally flat side of the basepointing away from the XLS360. Refer to figure 7. 9. Attach the Floor Standing Base to the XLS360 using the four supplied machine bolts and washers. 10. Orient the ...

Page 13 - How to Mount the XLS320 Loudspeaker On the Wall

13 Installation, con’t 7. Attach the four rubber bumpers to the bottom long edge of the XCS350 Loudspeaker System. Refer to fig-ure 8. 8. Loosen, but do not remove, the three screws securing the Stabilizer Bar to the back of the XCS350. Refer tofigure 9. 9. Reposition the Stabilizer Bar even with th...

Page 14 - Note: If the wall covering material and/or thickness is; How to Mount the XLS340 Loudspeaker On the Wall

14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Installation, con’t 2. Attach either the flush mount or angle mount bracket to the rearof the Loudspeaker using thetwo screws (just removed in theprevious step), being sure toorient the bracket as illustratedin figures 15 and 16. 3. Determine the Loudspeaker Mounting Location ...

Page 15 - Orient the Loudspeaker with the

15 Installation, con’t RemoveScrews RemoveScrews Figure 20 Note: Use extreme caution to avoid any existing electricalwiring, plumbing, etc.,located inside the wall. 4. Refer to figures 23 and 24 to in- stall the appropriate Wall Brack-ets on the wall (orient the bracketas illustrated) using the supp...

Page 16 - How to Mount the XCS350 Loudspeaker On the Wall; Using the supplied Allen Wrench, remove the three; Note: Retain the three removed screws and Stabilizer Bar; Attach either the flush mount or angle mount brackets; Note: Use extreme caution to avoid; Orient the Loudspeaker to line up with the Wall Brack-; M o u n ti n g T yp e; X C S 3 5 0 S c re w R e m o v a l fo r M o u n tin g

16 Installation, con’t How to Mount the XCS350 Loudspeaker On the Wall The supplied On Wall Mounting Brackets allow for fourdifferent mounting positions of the XCS350 Loudspeakerrelative to the wall, both vertical and horizontial. Two posi-tions are flush mount, with the Loudspeaker close to andpara...

Page 17 - Align the Grille fasteners to the Loudspeaker Grom-

17 Installation, con’t 6. Align the Grille fasteners to the Loudspeaker Grom- mets (four on each side). Carefully push down to se-cure the Grille to the Loudspeaker. Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 34 Figure 33

Page 18 - Locating the Loudspeaker System; The optimal method for selecting speaker locations in-; Locating Loudspeakers for use in Home Theater

18 Installation, con’t Locating the Loudspeaker System Loudspeaker placement in a room can greatly affectperformance. The XLS320, XLS340, XLS360 and XCS350are designed for use as a Left and Right Loudspeaker in aMusic System, or as a Front and Surround Loudspeakers ina Home Theater System. The optim...

Page 19 - Tweeter Array Optimization; On the rear panel of the Loudspeaker System there is a; Loudspe a ke r Loca tion; Connection plate; RIGHT; Jumper Position for; LEFT; Jumper Position for; Center

19 Tweeter Array Optimization The XLS320, XLS340, XLS360 and XCS350 LoudspeakerSystems incorporate a special feature in the CrossoverNetwork for optimization of the sound coming from thefive tweeter array, refer to figure 37. The three differentsettings in thecrossover networkhave to do with thephys...

Page 20 - Preparing Hookup Cables; Note: If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned with; Connections using a single Amplifier; Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the COMmon; Note: The HIGH POWER and LOW; Tighten all of the Loudspeaker and Amplifier Binding; Note: The Low Frequency Response of a XLS320

20 Connection for use with a Low PowerAmplifier (default setting) Connection plate Jumper Preparing Hookup Cables The McIntosh Loudspeaker Systems utilize binding postsfor speaker wire connections. Prepare the LoudspeakerHookup Cables that attach to the Power Amplifier OutputTerminals: Bare wire cab...

Page 21 - How to Connect the XLS320 Loudspeakers; Note: The HIGH POWER and LOW POWER

21 How to Connect the XLS320 Loudspeakers Connection for use with a High PowerAmplifier (optional setting) Preparing Hookup Cables The McIntosh Loudspeaker Systems utilize binding postsfor speaker wire connections. Prepare the LoudspeakerHookup Cables that attach to the Power Amplifier OutputTermina...

Page 22 - Connection with one Amplifier

22 Connection with one Amplifier McIntosh Two ChannelPower Amplifier Preparing Hookup Cables The McIntosh Loudspeaker Systems utilize binding postsfor speaker wire connections. Prepare the LoudspeakerHookup Cables that attach to the Power Amplifier OutputTerminals: Bare wire cable ends:Carefully rem...

Page 23 - Connection with two Amplifiers; Connections using two Amplifiers

23 How to Connect the XLS340, XLS360 and XCS350 Loudspeakers Connection with two Amplifiers Preparing Hookup Cables The McIntosh Loudspeaker Systems utilize binding postsfor speaker wire connections. Prepare the LoudspeakerHookup Cables that attach to the Power Amplifier OutputTerminals: Bare wire c...

Page 24 - XLS340 Specifications; XLS320 Specifications; ohms Nominal

24 XLS340 Specifications Driver Complement Two 8 inch LD/HP WoofersOne 6-1/2 inch LD/HP MidrangeFive 1 inch Dome Tweeters (in a Bessel Function Array) Impedance 8 ohms Nominal Frequency Response 38Hz - 34kHz -6dB (Typical Room)65Hz - 34kHz + 2dB (Anechoic Response) Sensitivity 85dB (2.8V/1m) Crossov...

Page 26 - Packing Instructions; Note: The Floor Stand must be removed from the XLS340/; XLS320 Shipping Carton and Parts List

26 Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment forshipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shownbelow. The XLS360 shipping carton uses banding straps tomake sure the box is held together securely. Note: The Floor Stand must be removed from the XLS340/ XLS360 Lo...

Page 28 - Chambers Street

McIntosh Part No. 04094100 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 The continuous improvement of its products isthe policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporatedwho reserve the right to improve design withoutnotice. Printed in the U.S.A.