McIntosh MSS 530 MSS 630 Owners Manual

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2 Table of Contents 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 Customer Service Technical Assistance Please Take A Moment Thank You Copyright 2002  by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 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: Your decision to own this McIntosh MSS530 or MSS630 Loudspeaker System ranks you at the very top among dis- criminating 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. Serial Number: Purchase Date: Dealer Name: 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 as- sistance 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 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 addi- tional help concerning a suspected problem, you can re- ceive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-3512 Fax: 607-723-3636 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.

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3 Safety Instructions IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. General: 1. Read all the safety and operating instructions, con- tained in this owners manual, before operating this equipment. 2. Retain this owners 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 owners manual. Connection: 9. Connect this equipment only to the type of power amplifier as described in this owners manual. 10. Route cords so that they are not likely to be pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particu- lar 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. 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 owners 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 speci- fied 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.