McIntosh CS100 User Manual

Ceiling Loudspeaker System

CS100

Installation Guide

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS!

Thank You

Your decision to own this McIntosh CS100 Ceiling Loud
speaker System ranks you at the very top among discrimi­nating music listeners. You now have “The Best.” The Mc­Intosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will
receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit.
Please take a short time to read the information in this
manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all
the features and functions of your new McIntosh.

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PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

General:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Warning: To reduce risk of fire or electrical shock, do not
expose this equipment to rain or moisture. This unit is
capable of producing high sound pressure levels. Continued
exposure to high sound pressure levels can cause permanent
hearing impairment or loss. User caution is advised and ear
protection is recommended when playing at high volumes.

6. Only us e atta chments /accessor ies sp ecified by t he
manufacturer.

Installation:

7. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.When mounting the Ceiling Loudspeaker System to a
building structure it is important to follow all of the local
building/construction codes. Make sure the ceiling structural
members can support a total weight of five times the weight
of the Ceiling Loudspeaker System.

9. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other equipment (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

10. Do not use this equipment near water.

11. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and
ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are
placed on the equipment.

Care of Equipment:

12. Clean only with a dry cloth.

13. Do not permit objects or liquids of any kind to be pushed,
spilled and/or fall into the equipment through enclosure
openings.

Repair of Equipment:

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the equipment has been damaged in any
way, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Do not attempt to service beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other service should be referred
to qualified service personnel.

16. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
te ch ni cian has used replacement par ts specified by
McIntosh or have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.

17. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

Please Take A Moment

The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer
name are important to you for possible insurance claim or
future service. The spaces below have been provided for
you to record that information:

Serial Number: __________________________________

Purchase Date: __________________________________

Dealer Name: ___________________________________

Technical Assistance

If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh
product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar
with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that
may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish
additional help concerning a suspected problem, you can
receive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Customer Service

If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of
repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return
it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For
assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the
McIntosh Service Department at:

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Copyright 2007 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

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Table of Contents

Safety Instructions ............................................................ 2

Thank You and Please Take a Moment .............................2

Technical Assistance and Customer Service .................... 2

Table of Contents .............................................................. 3

Important Information ...................................................... 3

Performance Features .......................................................3

Dimensions .......................................................................4

Installation ........................................................................4

Installing the Loudspeaker ...............................................5

Warranty ...........................................................................7

Specifications .................................................................... 8

ment. For more information about where you can drop
off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact
your local city office, your household waste disposal
service or the McIntosh Dealer where you purchased
the product.

Performance Features

• Patented Technology

The McIntosh CS100 Loudspeaker System uses the pat­ented1 unique Loudspeaker System design allowing the
baffle to be rotated up to 357° to direct the sound toward
the listener to maintain proper sound stage.

Important Information

1. Loudspeaker Cables of adequate size are important
to ensure there will be no significant power loss or
heating. Cable size is specified in Gauge numbers or
AWG (American Wire Gauge). The smaller the Gauge
number, the larger the wire size:

If the Loudspeaker Cables are 25 feet (7.62m) or less,

use at least 18 Gauge (AWG) wire size or larger.

If the Loudspeaker Cables are 50 feet (38.1m) or less,

use at least 14 Gauge (AWG) wire size or larger.

If the Loudspeaker Cables are 100 feet (76.2m) or

less, use at least 12 Gauge (AWG) wire size or larger.

The Loudspeaker Connection Terminals can accept up

to 12 Gauge (AWG) wire.

2. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to
the CS100 Loudspeaker System.

3. When the CS100 Loudspeaker System is driven by more
than one amplifier, the output levels of the different am
plifiers connected to the Loudspeaker System must be
adjusted to achieve a proper balance between the low
and the midrange/high frequencies reproduced. This
adjustment is best achieved through the use of audio
test equipment operated by a qualified installer.

4. When the symbol illustrated here is located on the prod­uct or on the packaging, it indicates the product must
not be disposed of with your other house­hold waste. Instead, it is your responsibil­ity to dispose of your waste equipment by
handing it over to a designated collection
point for the recycling of waste electrical
and electronic equipment. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste
equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve
natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a
manner that protects human health and the environ-

• Boundary Compensation

The Boundary Compensation Circuitry in the crossover
network enhances placement flexibility when the CS100 is
located near sidewalls or corners.

• Unique driver orientation

The 3-way Loudspeaker System uses no more space than
a typical 2-way System. When positioned near the rear
or side walls of a room, the CS100 wide dispersion sound
characteristics can be directed towards the side or rear of
the seating position for direct-radiating surround sound or
reflected off the side or rear wall to create a diffuse sound
field surround.

• High Power Handling

The CS100 Loudspeaker Elements and Crossover Compo
nents allow for use with amplifiers up to 200 watts.

• Versatile Operation

­In additional to the regular connections, the CS100 Loud

speaker System provides separate connections for Bi-Am­plification hookups.

• Gold Plated Input Connectors

The CS100 input connectors are gold plated for superior
corrosion resistance and high electrical conductivity.

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1 U.S. Patent number 7171013

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