McIntosh MSS530, MSS630 User Manual

MSS530 and MSS630 Loudspeaker Systems

Owner’s
Manual

MSS530
MSS630

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

Thank You

Table of Contents

Your decision to own this McIntosh MSS530 or MSS630
Loudspeaker 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.

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]

Thank You.......................................................................... 2

Please Take a Moment ....................................................... 2

Technical Assistance.......................................................... 2

Customer Service ............................................................... 2

Table of Contents ............................................................... 2

Safety Instructions ............................................................. 3

Introduction ....................................................................... 4

Performance Features ........................................................ 4

Overall Dimensions ........................................................... 4

Installation ......................................................................... 6

How to Connect ................................................................. 8

Specifications .................................................................. 10

Packing Instructions ........................................................ 11

General Notes

1. A McIntosh MSS530 Loudspeaker System consists of a pair
of MS530 Woofer/Midranges, a pair of MS20 Tweeters and a
pair of MN530 Crossover Networks. The McIntosh MSS630
Loudspeaker System consists of a pair of MS630 Woofer/
Midranges, a pair of MS20 Tweeters and a pair of MN630
Crossover Networks.

2. Do not exceed the power handling capacity of the MSS530
or MSS630 Loudspeaker System.

3. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s
manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MSS530 or
MSS630 Loudspeaker Drivers and Crossover Networks.

4. The Connection Illustrations in this Owner’s Manual are
only one example of the many different possible
combinations. It is recommended that a qualified
professional assist you in the choice and installation of a
McIntosh Sound System for your vehicle.

5. The MSS530 and MSS630 Loudspeaker Systems are supplied
with Mounting Hardware. The Hardware is secured to the
inside bottom of the Shipping Carton, refer to the Packing
Illustration on page 11.

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 2002  by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS!

PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE

OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

Safety Instructions

General:

1. Read all the safety and operating instructions, con­tained in this owner’s manual, before operating this
equipment.

2. Retain this owner’s manual for future reference about
safety and operating instructions.

3. Adhere to all warnings and operating instructions.

4. Follow all operating and use 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.

Installation:

6. Do not attempt to install the unit yourself. Please
have an authorized dealer install the unit for you.

7. Locate the equipment away from heat sources such as
heater ducts.

8. Mount the equipment only as described in this
owner’s manual.

Repair of Equipment:

13. Refer servicing to a qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:

A. The cords or the connectors have been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen onto, or liquid has been

spilled into the equipment.
C. The equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The equipment does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions contained

within this owner’s manual.
E. The equipment has been dropped or damaged in

any way.
F. The equipment exhibits a distinct change in

performance - this indicates a need for service.

14. When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts speci­fied by McIntosh or have the same characteristics as
the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

15. 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.

Connection:

9. Connect this equipment only to the type of power
amplifier as described in this owner’s manual.

10. Route cords so that they are not likely to be pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particu­lar attention to the point where they exit from the
instrument.

Care of Equipment:

11. Clean the instrument by dusting with a dry cloth.

12. Do not permit objects of any kind to be pushed into
and/or fall into the equipment through enclosure
openings. Never spill liquids into the equipment
through enclosure openings.

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Introduction

The McIntosh Woofer/Midrange and Tweeter Drivers offer
extremely smooth frequency response, low distortion, high
sensitivity and high power handling capability. When these
Drivers are combined with other McIntosh Vehicle Compo­nents, you will enjoy sonically accurate music reproduction
in your vehicle which meets McIntosh traditional standards
of excellence.

Performance Features

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Patented Technology

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®

The widely acclaimed McIntosh LD/HP
High Performance) Magnetic Circuit Design1 dramatically
reduces harmonic distortion.

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• Special Woofer/Midrange Driver Design

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The Woofer/Midrange Driver utilizes injection molded
Black Polypropylene Cones and NBR Rubber Surrounds to
provide stable performance in the demanding vehicle envi­ronment. Its Die Cast Aluminum Frame ensures excellent
rigidity, dimensional integrity and lasting value.

(Low Distortion/

Top View of the MN530 and MN630
Crossover Networks

2.7"

6.86cm

5.2"

13.20cm

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• Special Tweeter Driver Design

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The Tweeter Driver utilizes a black, Soft Textile Dome for
smooth response and greater sensitivity. It also incorporates
a Neodymium Magnet which has the highest flux energy
that is currently available. The Tweeter Design utilizes both
Tinsel Voice Coil Leads and Magnetic Fluid for improved
repetitive high peak power handling capability. Pre-at­tached leads simplify connection to the Crossover Net­work.

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• Low Distortion Crossover

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The Crossover utilizes capacitors with low ESR, coils with
low DCR and a 2nd Order Crossover Circuit Design for
smooth frequency response. The Crossover allows for three
different high frequency response curves to compensate for
various automotive environments. It incorporates a self re­setting Poly-Switch to provide automatic overload protec­tion to the Loudspeaker System. The Crossover Enclosures
are made from a high temperature ABS material capable of
withstanding the demanding temperature variations of a
vehicle environment.

Side View of the MN530 and MN630
Crossover Networks

1.4"

3.4cm

0.6"

1.52cm

1.1"

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Patent Number 5,151,943

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2.75cm