McIntosh XLS320, XLS360, XCS350 owner manual How to Mount the XLS340 Loudspeaker On the Wall

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Installation, con’t

2.Attach either the flush mount or angle mount bracket to the rear of the Loudspeaker using the two screws (just removed in the previous step), being sure to orient the bracket as illustrated

in figures 15 and 16.

 

 

3. Determine the Loudspeaker

Remove

Mounting Location on the wall,

Screws

making sure the Mounting

 

Bracket will be anchored to a

 

stud located inside the wall.

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Note: Use

 

 

extreme

 

 

caution to

 

 

avoid any

 

 

existing

 

 

electrical

 

 

wiring,

 

 

plumbing, etc.,

 

 

located inside

 

 

the wall.

Figure 15

 

4.Refer to figures 17

and 18 to install the appropriate Wall Bracket on the wall (orient the bracket as illustrated) using the sup- plied Mounting Screws. If the Flush

Mount Bracket is used, attach the

Figure 16

 

Figure 17

Figure 18

two cone shaped rubber bumpers to the rear of the Loudspeaker, near the bottom.

Note: If the wall covering material and/or thickness is different from the illustration, the two supplied Mounting Screws need to be replaced with screws of the appropriate type and length.

5.Orient the Loudspeaker with the rounded end at the Top, carefully line up the Loudspeaker Bracket with the Wall Bracket and lower the Loudspeaker. If the angle mount is used, install the Locking Screw to se- cure the Loudspeaker at the desired angle.

6.Align the Grille fasteners to the Loudspeaker Grom- mets (two on each side). Carefully push down to secure the Grille to the Loudspeaker.

How to Mount the XLS340 Loudspeaker On the Wall

The supplied On Wall Mounting Brackets allow for two different mounting positions of the XLS340 Loudspeaker relative to the wall. The first position is flush mount, with the Loudspeaker close to and parallel with the wall. The second position is angle mount, which places the Loud- speaker further away from the wall and allows for horizon- tal rotation of ± 30 Degrees. Refer to figure 19.

1. Using the supplied Allen Wrench, remove four screws

Angled Wall Mounting

Flush Wall Mounting

Hardware

Hardware

Wall

Loudspeaker

Bracket

Bracket

 

Locking

Wall

Screw

Bracket

Loudspeaker

 

Bracket

Wall Mounting

 

Screws

Figure 19

from the rear of the XLS340 Loudspeaker System. Re- fer to figure 20.

2.Attach either the flush mount or angle mount brackets to the rear of the Loudspeaker using the four screws (just removed in the previous step), being sure to orient the bracket as illustrated in figures 21 and 22.

3.Determine the Loudspeaker Mounting Location on the wall, making sure the Mounting Brackets will be an- chored to a stud located inside the wall.

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Contents Loudspeaker Systems Important Safety Instructions Thank You Customer ServiceTable of Contents Please Take a MomentImportant Information IntroductionPatented LD/HP Technology High Power HandlingGold Plated Input Connectors Five Tweeter Bessel Function ArrayDimensions Front View XLS340 with Grille Removed Dimensions, con’t Front View XCS350 with Grille Removed Unpacking the XLS320 Loudspeaker InstallationInstallation Overview Unpacking the XLS340 LoudspeakerUnpacking the XLS360 Loudspeaker Installation, con’t Unpacking the XCS350 LoudspeakerFlush Wall Mounting How to Mount the XLS340 Loudspeaker On the Wall Orient the Loudspeaker with XCS350 Screw Removal for Mounting Installation, con’t Locating the Loudspeaker System XLS320/340/360 and XCS350 Crossover Jumper Settings Tweeter Array OptimizationConnections using a single Amplifier Preparing Hookup CablesConnection plate Connection plate Jumpers Connection with one AmplifierConnections using two Amplifiers Connection with two AmplifiersXLS320 Specifications XLS340 SpecificationsSpecifications XLS360 Specifications XCS350 SpecificationsPacking Instructions XLS320 Shipping Carton and Parts ListXLS340 Shipping Cartons and Parts List Packing Instructions XLS360 Shipping Cartons and Parts List XCS350 Shipping Carton and Parts ListMcIntosh Laboratory, Inc Chambers Street Binghamton, NY

XCS350, XLS340, XLS360, XLS320 specifications

McIntosh has long been synonymous with high-quality audio equipment, and its XLS line of loudspeakers upholds this reputation. The XLS320, XLS340, XLS360, and XCS350 are all testament to McIntosh's commitment to delivering exceptional sound performance combined with innovative technology.

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