Ceiling Loudspeaker System
CS100
Installation Guide
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549
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: 607-723-1545
Fax: 607-724-0549
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: 607-723-3515
Fax: 607-723-1917
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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Dimensions
10-3/8"
26.35cm
12-7/16"
31.60cm
10-5/8"
26.99cm
5-9/16"
14.13cm
6"
15.24cm
The following dimensions can assist in determining the
best location for the CS100 Loudspeaker System.
Installation Overview
The CS100 Ceiling Loudspeaker System is designed to
mount into the ceiling of a typical room. Before choosing
the location in the ceiling for the CS100, it is important to
read “Location in the Room” for the best possible performance. 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 weight of 45 pounds
(five times the net weight) for each CS100. The ceiling
thickness should be a minimum of 3/8 inch (0.95cm) for
secure mounting of the CS100.
It is recommended that the Professionals at your McIntosh
Dealer, who are skilled in all aspects of installation and
operation, install the CS100 Loudspeaker System and any
associated audio equipment.
Location in the Room
Do to the nature of installing the CS100 Ceiling Loudspeaker System, it is important to consider any possible
future changes likely to be made to the room, like furniture placement, before deciding on the locations for the
CS100s.
The tweeter and
midrange baffle of
the Loudspeaker
have been angled to
deliver accurate onaxis response to the
listening position.
The baffle must be
properly positioned to deliver the best sound. Refer to the
dispersion pattern in figure 1.
Figure 1
For use in a Music System
For optimum re
sults from a music
system, place the
Loudspeakers on
either side of the
listening area and
rotate the Loudspeaker’s baff le
toward the listening
area. Refer to figure
2. Use multiple
pairs for optimum
coverage in large
rooms.
Figure 2
For use in a Home Theater
When using the CS100 as a front or main Loudspeaker
keep the Loud
speakers as close
to the front wall as
possible. Ideally,
the center Loudspeaker should be
located on the same
plane as the television or projection
screen. The left and
right Loudspeakers
should be positioned no farther in
than the outside of
Figure 3
the screen or monitor. Refer to figures
3 and 4.
When using the
CS100 as a surround Loudspeaker,
the CS100 can be
used as either a
direct or diffuse
surround Loudspeaker. For direct
operation, direct
the Loudspeaker
baffle toward the
Figure 4
listening area as illustrated in figure 3. For a diffused
surround sound operation, direct the Loudspeaker baff le
toward a back wall or corner as illustrated in figure 4.
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Installation
12-7/8"
32.70cm
10-7/8"
27.62cm
CS100
CS100 Ceiling Loudsp
eake
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Painting the Loudspeaker
The CS100 Ceiling Loudspeaker System is primed and
may be painted before or after installation.
The Loudspeaker Frame:
1. Insert the supplied paint shield into the frame of the
Loudspeaker. Refer to figure 5.
2. Paint the frame with light
coats, to help prevent excessive paint buildup and
“runs” on the frame.
3. After the paint has dried,
use the finger pulls to remove the paint shield.
The Loudspeaker Grille:
Figure 5
1. Carefully remove the cloth
from the inside of the grille. Set it aside in a clean location.
2. Paint the grille with very light coats, to help prevent
paint from filling the holes in the grille.
3. After the paint is dry, reinstall the previously removed
grille cloth.
Preparing for Installation
In determining the CS100 Loudspeaker location, it is
important to keep away from any heating/cooling ductwork, electrical wiring and plumbing that may be located
in the ceiling between the joists. The CS100 is designed for
indoor use only. Indoor rooms with high humidity levels
should be avoided; i.e. an indoor swimming pool area,
directly above a bathtub/shower/jacuzzi/sauna, etc.
When mounting the CS100 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 weight of five times
the total weight of the Ceiling Loudspeaker System.
When the CS100 will be installed into a room under
constuction, it is advisable to install the optional McIntosh
RK100 Rough-In Kit Bracket into the joists. The bracket
provides a rigid mounting location for the Loudspeaker,
a secure tie off point for the hookup cable and allows for
easier finishing of the ceiling surface.
If the RK100 Rough-In Kit Bracket is used, install the
Loudspeaker hookup cable from the location of the Audio
Component(s) (Power Amplifier) to the bracket making
sure to leave about 24 inches (60.96cm) of cable after the
cable tie point. This will make for easier connection of
the cable to the Loudspeaker and allow for rotation of the
Loudspeaker after installation into the ceiling. Also refer
to “Installing the Loudspeaker” step 5.
Installing the Loudspeaker
Follow the instructions below for installation using appropriate tools. If the optional RK100 Rough-In Kit Bracket
has been previously installed, go directly to step 6:
1. Place the supplied Hole Cutting Template to the desired
mounting location in the ceiling and trace the outside
edge of the template onto the mounting surface. Refer
to figures 5
and 6.
2. In the center
of the circle
just drawn on
the mounting surface,
make a
small pilot
hole. Insert
a long wire
(with an insulated handle) into
the opening and verify there are no objects located in
the ceiling where the Loudspeaker will be installed.
Refer to figure 7.
Note: Check to make sure the thick-
ness of the ceiling material
is at least 3/8 inch (0.95cm),
as this is necessary for the
Loudspeaker’s clamping
devices to provide a secure
mounting.
3. Cut out and remove the piece of
ceiling material.
4. Install the Loudspeaker hookup
cable from the location of the Audio Component(s) (Power Amplifier) to the opening. Using a suitable securing device,
attach the cable inside the ceiling making sure to leave
about 24 inches (60.96cm) of cable.
Note: This will make for easier connection of the cable to
the Loudspeaker and allow for rotation of the Loudspeaker after installation.
5. Install into the ceiling opening nonflammable sound
absorbing material (such as fiberglass) to reduce sound
leakage into other areas and
reduce acoustical standing waves/
resonances. If there already is paper or aluminum backed fiberglass
located in the ceiling, remove the
backing where it would come into
contact with the rear of the Loudspeaker. Refer to figure 8.
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
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Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
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LF
HF
NORMAL
SELECTION
BIAMP
SELECTION
FULL RANGE
(NORMAL)
OR
LOW FREQUENCY
CONNECTIONS
HIGH FREQUENCY
CONNECTIONS
JUMPER
SELECTOR
Installing the Loudspeaker, con’t
Less than 24"/61cm – Boundary Compensation ON
More than 24"/61cm – Boundary Compensation OFF
Less than 18"/46cm – Boundary Compensation ON
More than 18"/46cm – Boundary Compensation OFF
6. Prepare the Loudspeaker hookup cables by carefully re
move sufficient insulation from the cable ends and twist
the strands together, refer to figures 9, 10 & 11.
Note: If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned with
solder to keep the strands together.
7. Connect the
prepared hookup
cables to the Full
Range Terminals
being careful to
observe the correct polarities. Refer to figure 12.
Note: If the CS100 is to be used with two Power Am-
plifiers (BIAMP), connect the cable from the
Low Frequency Amplifier to the Low Frequency Terminals. Connect the cable from the High
Frequency Amplifier to the High Frequency
Terminals. Move the Jumper Selector from
the “Normal” position over to the “Biamp”
position.
9. To aim the Midrange/Tweeter Acoustic Output to the
desired area, first rotate the four flat head screws to
the unlock position. Then grasp and rotate the Midrange/Tweeter Acoustic Reflector being careful not to
damage the Loudspeaker Drivers. Then re-lock the four
flat head
screws to
secure the
new position. Refer
to figures
15 and 16.
Figure 15
10. Place the Boundary Compensation
Switch in the correct
position according
to the information in
figure 18. Refer to
Figure 16
figures 17 and 18.
Installation
8. Install the Loudspeaker into the cutout opening and
tighten the four Phillips mounting screws. The clamping arms will pivot into position and secure the Loudspeaker to the mounting surface; do not over tighten the
screws. Refer to figures 13 and 14.
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Figure 13
Figure 12
Figure 17
11. Insert the Loudspeaker Grille into the baffle slots by
applying gentle pressure along the circumference of the
grille.
Figure 14
LOUDSPEAKER PRODUCTS
FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
elcome to the family of McIntosh
owners. This is the Warranty for your
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new McIntosh Loudspeaker Product (the
“Speaker”). Your Speaker has been designed to
give many years of trouble-free performance.
Nonetheless, failures do sometimes occur even
with equipment as well-built as McIntosh’s.
Therefore, please read this Warranty carefully,
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such a failure may be very important to you. If after
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Subject to the terms and conditions stated below, McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
(“McIntosh”) warrants to the original owner that this Speake r shall be free from defects
in workmanship or materials for a term of five (5) years from the date when it was
purchased from a n Authorized McIntosh Dealer.
Limitations on Persons and Speakers Covered by this Warranty
This War ranty and all right s provided here under are limited to the original owner. In
the event that the original owner transfers ownersh ip of the Speaker prior to expi ration
of the five-(5) year term, this Warranty shall ter minate i n its entirety upon the date
of such transfer. In addition, McIntosh does not warrant in any way Speakers which
are purchased from anyone who is not a n Authorized McIntosh Dealer, or which have
had their Serial Numbers altered or defac ed. Therefore this Warr anty is void and
inappl icable if this Speaker has been purchased from someone other than an Aut horized
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seller was not an Author ized McIntosh Dealer, and /or the Speaker you purchased is
used and you are not its or iginal owner. In any such event, this Warranty is void, a s
provided in the preceding par agraph, and any warranties, service agreement s, or other
representations of any kind wh ich you may have received from your seller are binding
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only appl ies while such Speakers a re used in t he United States or Canada. Speakers
purchased outside t he United States or Cana da, and failures occurring outside the
United St ates or Can ada, are not covered by this Warranty.
What McIntosh wil l do under the Warranty
In the event of any defect covered by this Warr anty, McIntosh shall without charge
provide all parts, materials, and labor necessary to restore the Speaker to its orig inal
specification s. After repair, McIntosh shall ret urn the Speaker to its owner at the
owner’s expense. In the alternative, McIntosh may at its sole option either replace t he
Speake r without cha rge, or if replacement is not commercially practicable or repai r or
replacement cannot be accompl ished with in a reasonable time, McIntosh may refund
the purchase price of the Speaker, subject where appropriate to reasonable depreciation
for actual use in accordance with applicable laws, in fu ll satisfa ction of its warranty
obligations. McIntosh or its Authori zed Serv ice Agency will under take to complete the
repai r and retu rn of the Speaker as soon as circumstances permit, unless prevented by
causes beyond their reasonable control.
Limitations on McIntosh’s Obligations under the Warranty
McIntosh’s sole Obligation under t his Warranty shall be to repair or replace the Speaker,
or at its opt ion refund the purchase price, as provided for hereinabove. McIntosh
the Warranty, please do not hesitate to write or
telephone McIntosh at the address or phone number
shown on the back of this warranty. Please note that
this is the only Warranty which McIntosh provides
for your Speaker, and that no one, including your
dealer, has any authority to either modify or expand
upon this Warranty. If your dealer has offered or
made any warranties or representations concerning
the Speaker which differ from those contained in
this Warranty, they are strictly between you and the
dealer, and will neither be binding upon McIntosh
nor change any of the provisions in this Warranty.
does not wa rrant against, nor shall it be liable for, any of the following: removal or
installation charges; shipping expenses either to or from McIntosh or its Author ized
Serv ice Agency; loss of use; property damage of any kind; or other incidental or
consequential damages or losses of any kind .
Note: Some states do not allow exclusion or limitat ion of conse quential damages, so
the foregoing exclusions may not apply to you .
Parts and Occurrences that are not Covered by the Warrant y
This War ranty do es not cover any of the following: (a) glass panels, cabi netry, trim,
or other appearance items (except where they are defective at t he time of original sale
and the Sp eaker is delivered for repair withi n the first thir ty (30) days thereafte r); (b)
batteries, or damage to the Sp eaker caused by failure of batter ies; (c) failures arising
from accident, cat astrophe, misuse, neglect, or fai lure to properly conne ct and oper ate
the Speaker in accordance with the accompanying instructions; (d) fai lures ar ising
from improper in stallat ion or removal of the Speaker; or (e) failures arising from any
tampering, alt eration, or attempted servicing of the Spea ker by anyone other than
McIntosh or an Authori zed McIntosh Service Agency; and McIntosh shall have no
liability or obligation of any kind with respec t to any of the foregoing types of failures.
What the O wner must do to obtain ser vice under this Warrant y
To obtain ser vice under this Warranty, the owner must at the owner’s expense arrange
for any necessary de-installation of the Speaker, and deliver or ship the Speaker to
McIntosh at the address below, or to an Authorized McIntosh Service Agency, properly
packaged, prepaid, and insured at the ow ner’s expense. In addition, t he owner must
provide evidence that the Speaker is at the time of delivery wit hin the scope of his
Warranty, by either havi ng completed a nd submitted to McIntosh on a timely basis the
accompanying Warranty Registration Card, or by including the original sales receipt
(photocopies are not acceptable) with the Spe aker when it is delivered for repair.
What the O wner must Pay For
As noted above, the owner must pay any expense of removing the Speaker from its
installation, and must pay any expenses for delivery of the Sp eaker to McIntosh or
the Authorized McIntosh Serv ice Agency. Upon ret urn of the Speaker to t he owner
following r epair, it shall be the owner’s responsibilit y to pay for the shipping charges
incurred in return of t he Speaker, as well as to arrange and pay for any re-installation
which may be require d. In addit ion, it shall b e the owner’s obligat ion to pay for any
repai rs made to any Speaker for wh ich the owner has neither completed and s ubmitte d
the Warranty Registration Card at the ti me of purchase nor included the original sales
receipt with the Speaker when delivered for service, at McIntosh’s or its Authorized
Serv ice Agency’s then- current repair rates.
How to lear n where the nearest Authori zed McIntosh Service Agency is, or obtain
answers to other quest ions concerning thi s Warranty
In order to learn the name and address of the nearest Aut horized McIntosh Ser vice
Agency, obtain instructions for shipment of a covered Speaker to McIntosh, or obtain
the answers to any other questions you may have concerning this Warranty, you may
telephone McIntosh’s Custome r Service Depart ment between the hour s of 9:00 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. Eastern Ti me, Monday th rough Friday, at 888-979-3737 (607-723-3512) or
write to McIntosh at 2 Chambers St reet, Binghamton, New York 13903-2699, Attention:
Customer Service Depar tment.
Note: This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you m ay also have other
rights which vary f rom state to state.
Specifications
Specifications
System Driver Complement
One 8 inch DCD
TM
Copolymer Cone Woofer
One 3-1/2 inch Neo Copolymer Cone Midrange
One 1 inch VF
®
Aluminum Dome Tweeters
Impedance
8 ohms Nominal
Frequency Response
48Hz - 22kHz (±3dB)
Sensitivity
89dB (2.83V/1m equivalent)
Crossover Frequencies
400Hz
3,000Hz
Power Handling
200 Watts Maximum
General Specifications
Operating Temperature
o
41 to 95
F
5 to 35oC
Operating Humidity
30 to 85%
Overall Dimensions
Width is 12-7/16 inches (31.60cm)
Height is 12- 7/16 inches (31.60cm)
Depth is 6 inches (15.24cm)
Weight
8.3 pounds (3.76 kg) net, 10.5 pounds (4.76 kg) in shipping
carton
Shipping Carton Dimensions
Width is 13-3/4 inches (34.9cm)
Depth is 13-3/4 inches (34.9cm)
Height is 9-1/4 inches (23.5cm)
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, NY 13903
The continuous improvement of its
products is the policy of McIntosh
Laboratory Incorporated who reserves
the right to improve design without
notice.
Printed in the U.S.A.
McIntosh Part No. 04103100
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