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 XRT30 Bass Section Cabinet weight is 192
3 Customer Service Technical Assistance Please Take A Moment Thank You Copyright 2002 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 Networks used in the XRT30 Loud-
4 McIntosh Acoustic Engineers have refined the line sourceColumn Loudspeaker concept to provide superior qualitymidrange and high frequency sound reproduction in a fullrange system. The High Fre- quency Sectionutilizes a patentedColumn Design 1 with multiple fourinch MidrangeLD/HP 2 Magnetic Circuit...
Page 5 - The enclosures are an important part of the XRT30
5 Introduction and Performance Features Performance Features Figure 7 levels. This prevents the addition of distortion to the musicat low frequencies. The High Frequency Crossover Net-work utilizes bothSecond and ThirdOrder CrossoverDesigns. Refer tofigure 7. It also usesCapacitors and In-ductors wi...
Page 6 - XRT30 Bass Section Dimensions
6 37- 3/4 " 95.88cm 31- 15/16 " 81.12cm 1 -3/4 " 4.45cm 18 -5/8 " 47.31cm 1 -5/8 " 4.13cm 37- 1/2 " 95.25cm 17" 43.18cm 14 -7/8 " 37.78cm 14 -7/8 " 37.78cm 20 -1/4 " 51.44cm Side View of the XRT30 Bass Section Front View of the XRT30 Bass Section Top View of t...
Page 7 - Dimensions; Rear View of the XRT30 Bass Section
7 Dimensions 11 -3/4 " 29.85cm Rear View of the XRT30 Bass Section 21 -1/4 " 53.98cm 16 -1/2 " 41.91cm 7 -13/16 " 19.84cm 10 -1/8 " 25.72cm 12 -15/32 " 31.67cm Front View of the XRT30 Bass Section 14 -1/4 " 36.20cm 19 -1/4 " 48.90cm 10 -1/8 " 25.72cm
Page 8 - XRT30 Column Section Dimensions
8 The following dimensions can assist in determining thebest location for your XRT30 Loudspeaker System. XRT30 Column Section Dimensions 76- 1/8 " 193.36cm 3 -15/16 " 10.00cm 16 -3/8 " 41.59cm 21- 15/16 " 55.72cm 4 -1/2 " 11.43cm 10 -9/16 " 26.83cm Front View of the XRT30 Hig...
Page 9 - Front View of the
9 Dimensions 4- 1/2 " 11.43cm 9" 22.86cm 2 -3/4 " 6.99cm Front View of the XRT30 High Frequency Column End View and Base of the XRT30 High Frequency Column 11- 1/16 " 28.10cm 9 -3/4 " 24.77cm 3 -3/8 " 8.57cm 6 -1/2 " 16.51cm 9 -5/8 " 24.45cm 9 -3/16 " 23.34cm 13 -...
Page 10 - Installation; Unpacking the High Frequency Column
10 Installation The XRT30 High Frequency Column Section requires twoor more persons to safely handle the Column during as-sembly and placement. Follow the instructions below forunpacking and assembly. It is recommended that the Pro-fessionals at your McIntosh Dealer, who are skilled in allaspects of...
Page 11 - Attach the Column Base to the Loudspeaker Column; Locating Loudspeakers for use in Home Theater; Room Placement
11 Installation Figure 15 13. Attach the Column Base to the Loudspeaker Column using the four supplied machine bolts and washers. Re-fer to figure 12. 14. Orient the Loudspeaker Grille with the extended wood trimpointed towards the Column Baseand line it up even with top/sidesof the Column. Align th...
Page 12 - How to Prepare Hookup Cables; Note: The SYSTEM INPUT AND WOOFER DIRECT; Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the TO COLUMN; Note: If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned with; How to Connect using a single Amplifier; Section to the COLUMN MID 4
12 How to Prepare Hookup Cables 1. Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the Negative (-) Binding Post of the Amplifier to the XRT30 Bass Sec-tion SYSTEM INPUT COMmon (-) Binding Post. Note: The SYSTEM INPUT AND WOOFER DIRECT COMmon (-) Binding Posts on the XRT30 Bass Sectionmust have a jumper installed ...
Page 14 - How to Connect using two Amplifiers; Tighten all of the Loudspeaker and Amplifier Binding
14 McIntosh Single Channel Amplifier Number One How to Prepare Hookup Cables The McIntosh XRT30 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 16 - How to Connect using three Amplifiers; Remove the jumpers from between the MID and HIGH
16 McIntosh Single Channel Amplifier Number One How to Prepare Hookup Cables The McIntosh XRT30 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 18 - ohms Nominal
18 Specifications Specifications System Driver Complement Two 12 inch WoofersThirty 4 inch MidrangesTwenty-five 1 inch Dome Tweeters Impedance 4 ohms Nominal Frequency Response 16Hz - 20kHz Sensitivity 88dB (2.8V/1m) Crossover Frequencies 80Hz1,700Hz Power Handling 1200 Watts Maximum Overall Dimensi...
Page 19 - Note: The High Frequency Column Base is wrapped in bubble; Packing Instructions; High Frequency Section Column
19 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 20 - Chambers Street
McIntosh Part No. 040813 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903