MAGNEPLANAR Magneplanar CC3 User manual

MAGNEPLANAR® CC3
Instruction Manual
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
www. agnepan.co

Magneplanar CC3 Owner's Manual
1. INTRODUCTION / GENERAL DESCRIPTION..................................................................... 3
2. CARTON CONTENTS........................................................................................................... 3
3. PACKAGING......................................................................................................................... 3
4. HOOKUP............................................................................................................................... 3
5. INSTALLATION AND PLACEMENT .................................................................................. 4
A) GENERAL.................................................................................................................... 4
B) INSTALLATION IN A CABINET................................................................................... 4
C) INSTALLATION USING BUILT-IN “T” NUTS.............................................................. 5
D) DAMPING.................................................................................................................... 5
6. PROCESSOR SETTINGS..................................................................................................... 5
7. AMPLIFICATION................................................................................................................... 5
8. OPTIONAL TWEETER ATTENUATION............................................................................... 5
9. SERVICE AND SHIPPING.................................................................................................... 6
10. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................... 7
11. CC3 PACKING LIST............................................................................................................ 7

1. INTRODUCTION / GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Magneplanar® CC3 Center Channel
Loudspeaker. The Magneplanar CC3 was conceived and designed for perfectionists.
The CC3 consists of a curved, two-way planar agnetic driver. Due to the elegant
si plicity and ruggedness of the design, the Magneplanar CC3 Center Channel will
give any years of trouble-free service.
. CARTON CONTENTS
1 - CC3 Center Channel Loudspeaker
1 - 1 Oh Resistor
1 - 4 A p Nor al Blow Fuse
1 - Hex Wrench
1 - Speaker Logo
1 - Owner's Manual
3. PACKAGING
Save all packaging. If you ever need to ship the CC3 it can be shipped safely only in
the original packaging. Should you discard it, packaging is available fro Magnepan.
4. HOOKUP
The CC3 e ploys a unique, high-current connector. To install speaker cable, si ply
strip approxi ately ¼-inch of insulation fro the speaker cable end, insert the cable
tighten the set screw. Cables ter inated with banana plugs or pins ay also be used.
For cables ter inated with spade lugs, spade lug adapters are available fro your
Magneplanar dealer.
Proper phasing is critical in obtaining good perfor ance fro your ho e
theater syste . Double check all of your connections to be certain the left, right, and
center speakers are all connected in phase. The left, right, and center speakers are
usually placed equal distance to the listener for correct ti e align ent.
5. INSTALLATION AND PLACEMENT

A) GENERAL
The CC3 is designed for use on top of a TV, in or on top of a cabinet. For free-
standing applications where the CC3 will be set on a speaker stand, call
Magnepan for special instructions for this type of installation.
The CC3 ay be placed on top of a TV onitor as shown in Figure A. Magnetic
shielding is not required. To achieve the s oothest vertical response, rotate the
adjust ent feet located on the botto of the speaker. Adjust until the CC3 is
ai ed approxi ately at the listener's head, as shown in Figure A.
FIGURE A
B) INSTALLATION IN A CABINET
The CC3 ay be placed above or below the TV onitor in a cabinet. If the CC3
is placed in an enclosed part of the cabinet, a space of 12" or ore is required
behind the CC3 for da ping aterial. A special da ping aterial is required,
which is available fro Magnepan for a s all charge.
Starting at the rear of the cabinet, LOOSELY pack insulation in the cavity behind
the CC3. Leave an e pty space of about 6 inches between the rear of the CC3
and the insulation.
If the speaker is placed below the TV or screen, the speaker can be tilted
upward by re oving the 2 existing adjustable feet. Locate the front T nut shown
in the following diagra s. Use a hot soldering iron to burn a hole in the fabric to
allow installation of an adjustable foot in the front T nut.
Whenever possible, the rear of the cabinet should be vented or left open to
allow the rear wave fro the CC3 to escape.
Again, for the s oothest response, tilt the speaker to ai it approxi ately at the
listener's head as shown in Figure A.

C) INSTALLATION USING BUILT-IN “T” NUTS
As shown below, there are 3 “T” nuts built into the top and botto of the CC3, at
the designated locations. These built-in T nuts allow hanging or any other type
of installation you ay devise. CAREFULLY burn a hole in the cloth with a hot
soldering tip or a ethod that will seal the hole in the cloth. Eye-bolts or hooks
ay be installed in the built-in nuts, and use ¼-inch X 20-inch threads.
D) DAMPING
When the CC3 is placed close to a rear wall, the sound quality can usually be
i proved with a da ping aterial, such as a wall hanging, behind the speaker.
6. PROCESSOR SETTINGS
Set the processor center channel for “s all” center channel speaker. If your processor
provides variable crossover points for “s all” center channel speaker, try crossover
points between 100-200 Hz. Set the processor for “large” left/right speakers (if you
have Magneplanar on-wall speakers, such as MMG Ws or MC1s, set the processor for
“s all” left/right speakers.
Set the processor for “no subwoofer”. Even if you are using a subwoofer, you will get
better perfor ance fro your MMG C by using the “no subwoofer” setting on the
processor. If you want an explanation for this unusual set up procedure, please call
Magnepan.
Connect your subwoofer to the left/right prea p outputs of your receiver or processor.
Set the subwoofer crossover points to the lowest frequency setting. Move the
crossover point slowly to a higher frequency as you are listening to usic. When the
subwoofer overlaps with the Magneplanar, the bass will beco e “ uddy”. When this
happens, lower the crossover point.
7. AMPLIFICATION
WARNING: The CC3 is a 4 oh speaker. Be certain the a plifier or receiver you are
using is capable of driving a 4 oh load. If you are uncertain, call the anufacturer of
the a plifier.
8. OPTIONAL TWEETER ATTENUATION
The CC3 is provided with the eans to reduce the output level of the tweeter section.
If the surrounding walls of the listening roo are exceptionally reflective, the overall
perceived acoustical balance of the speaker will be tipped towards a “hot” high end.
Attenuating the tweeter can help re edy this proble .

Attenuation is acco plished by insertion of a si ple, non-inductive resistor in series
with the tweeter (see Figure B). Replace the ju per with the appropriate resistor to
obtain the desired tweeter attenuation (typically 1 oh for ost roo s). The 1 oh
resistor provided will attenuate the tweeter 1 - 2dB. Other values are available fro
your Magneplanar dealer.
Figure B
9. SERVICE AND SHIPPING
In the unlikely event you should need service for your CC3 Loudspeaker, we
reco end you return it through your dealer. He is experienced in providing service
and can assist you if the speaker ust be returned to the factory. If you deter ine you
need to return it directly to Magnepan, ship the speaker freight prepaid to:
Magnepan, Incorporated
1645 Ninth Street
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Include a note describing the nature of the proble . Please include your na e,
address, and a dayti e telephone nu ber.

10. SPECIFICATIONS
Syste Description: Curved, two-way planar agnetic dipole loudspeaker
Midrange Radiating Area: 155 Sq. In.
Quasi Ribbon Tweeter Size: 31" x 2-1/2"
Frequency Response: 80Hz to 20kHz +/- 3dB
Reco ended Power: See FAQ on web site at
http://www. agnepan.co /faq.php#power
Sensitivity: 86dB/500Hz/2.83V
I pedance: 4 Oh s
Crossover Frequency: 900Hz
Di ensions: 36"W X 10-1/2"H X 5-1/2"D
Shipping Weight: 20lbs./pair
Warranty: Li ited 3-Year to Original Owner
11. CC3 PACKING LIST
1 HEX WRENCH
1 - 4 AMP FUSE
1 - 1 OHM RESISTOR
1 OWNERS MANUAL
1 THANK YOU LETTER
1 ADJUSTABLE FOOT
1 SPEAKER EMBLEM