Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY; Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
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. General: 1. Read these instructions.2. ...
Page 3 - Please take a short time to read the information in this; Caution: The XRT29 High Frequency Column weight is 82
3 Customer Service Technical Assistance Please Take A Moment Thank You Copyright 2003 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 - Introduction; The Crossover Network used in the XRT29 Loud-
4 McIntosh Acoustic Engineers have refined the line sourceColumn Loudspeaker concept to provide superior qualitymidrange and high frequency sound reproduction. The High Fre- quency Sectionutilizes a patentedColumn Design 1 with multiple fourinch MidrangeLD/HP 2 Magnetic Circuit DesignDrivers and one...
Page 6 - XRT29 Column Section Dimensions
6 The following dimensions can assist in determining thebest location for your XRT29 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 " 11.43cm 8 -13/16 " 22.38cm Front View of the XRT29 High...
Page 7 - Dimensions; Front View of the
7 Dimensions 4- 1/2 " 11.43cm 2 -3/4 " 6.99cm Front View of the XRT29 High Frequency Column End View and Base of the XRT29 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 " 33.1...
Page 8 - Installation; Unpacking the High Frequency Column; Note: The supplied On-Wall Brackets and hardware are
8 Installation The XRT29 High Frequency Column requires two or morepersons to safely handle the Column during assembly andplacement. Follow the instructions below for unpackingand assembly. It is recommended that the Professionals atyour McIntosh Dealer, who are skilled in all aspects of in-stallati...
Page 9 - Locating Loudspeakers for use in Home Theater; Room Placement; Referring to figure
9 Installation Loudspeaker placement in a room can greatly affectperformance. The XRT29 Loudspeaker is designed forboth Music and Home Theater Systems. The optimalmethod for selecting speaker locations includes the use ofa real time spectrum analyzer operated by an experiencedsystem installer. An un...
Page 10 - How to Prepare Hookup Cables; Tighten all of the Loudspeaker and Amplifier Binding; Note: If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned with; How to Connect using a single Amplifier
10 How to Prepare Hookup Cables 1. Connect a Loudspeaker Cable from the Negative (-) Binding Post of the Amplifier to the COLUMN MIDCOMmon (-) Binding Post of the Column Loudspeaker. 2. Connect a Loudspeaker Cable from the Positive (+) Binding Post of the Amplifier to the COLUMN MID4 S (+) Binding P...
Page 12 - How to Connect using two Amplifiers; Remove the jumpers from between the MID and HIGH; XRT29 Column Loudspeaker HIGH 4
12 McIntosh Single Channel Amplifier Number One How to Prepare Hookup Cables The McIntosh XRT29 Loudspeaker System utilizes bind-ing posts for speaker wire connections. Prepare the Loud-speaker Hookup Cables that attach to the Power AmplifierOutput Terminals: Bare wire cable ends:Carefully remove su...
Page 14 - ohms Nominal
14 Specifications Specifications System Driver Complement Thirty 4 inch MidrangesTwenty-five 1 inch Dome Tweeters Impedance 4 ohms Nominal Frequency Response 80Hz - 20kHz Sensitivity 88dB (2.8V/1m) Crossover Frequency 1,700Hz Power Handling 1200 Watts Maximum Overall Dimensions 75-1/4 inches (191.14...
Page 15 - High Frequency Section Column
15 Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment forshipment, 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 shipp...
Page 16 - Chambers Street
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