Magnepan CC5 User Manual

Magneplanar CC5 Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

1. Introduction/General Description

2. Carton Contents

3. Packaging

4. Amp lification

5. Hookup

6. Installation and Placement

7. Phasing

8. Bass Management and Processor Settings

9. Tweeter Attenuation

10. Full-Range Op eration

11. Service and Shipping

12. Specifications

The CC5 is not a "plug ' n play" c enter channel speaker. We are here to help if you find the instr uctions
confusing . The enclosed Magnepan Test Disk is a "pass/fail" test to confir m that the setup was done
cor rectly.

1. Introduction/General Description

Congratulations on your purchase of the Reference Magneplanar CC5 Center Channel Loudsp eaker. The
Magneplanar CC5 is modeled after the technology of the CCR with a 2-way, quasi ribbon midrange/tweeter and
quasi ribbon super-tweeter. The performance is appropriate for use with either the 1.7 or 3.6.

2. Carton Contents

1 - CC5 Center Channel Loudspeaker
1- Magnepan Wide-Band, Center Channel Pink Noise DVD Test Disc
1 - 4 Amp Normal Blow Fuse
1 - Hex Wrench
1 - Sp eaker Logo
1 -Owner's Manual

3. Packaging

Save all packaging. The CC5 can b e ship ped safely only in the original packaging. Should you discard it,
packaging is available from Magnepan.

4. Amplification

The CC5 is a 3 ohm sp eaker and should be used with high current amplifiers that are stable with low impedances.

5. Hookup

The CC5 employs a unique, high-current connector. To install sp eaker cab le, simply strip approximately 1/4-inch of
insulation from the sp eaker cable end, insert the cable and tighten the set screw. Cables terminated with banana
plugs or pins may also be used. For cab le terminated with spade lugs, spade lug adapters are availab le from your
Magneplanar dealer.

Connect the output of a high pass crossover (such as the Magneplanar DWM Woofer) to the input of the CC5
(observing correct polarity). If the CC5 is connected directly to the center channel amplifier, the processor must be
set on "small" center channel sp eaker. (See Bass Management and Processor Settings section below for correct
settings of the processor.)

6. Installation and Placement

The CC5 can be mounted in or on a cabinet or on credenza or shelf. The CC5 is a "small" speaker. Like all
Magneplanars, the CC5 is a dipole speaker. We recommend 12 inches clearance, measuring from the back of the
CC5 to the surface behind the CC5.

Wall Mounting-- Two vertical wood supports on the back of the speaker allows the CC5 to be mounted on the wall
(typically b elow a video monitor) utilizing a small omni-mount cantilever. Install with four 10x3/4 inch wood screws.
When in operation, the CC5 should be extended from the wall to the maximum distance.

For installations that require custom mounting of the CC5, 1/4"-20 T-nuts are built into the bottom of the CC5 that can
be utilized for different installation requirements. A diagram of the T-nut placement is shown b elow.

7. Phasing

Correct phasing between the tweeter and midrange is accomplished when the speaker is angled relative to the
listener as shown below. Correct phasing between the midrange of the CC5 and the bass augmentation p rovided by
the left/right Maggies is described in the Bass Management and Processor Settings below.