MAGNEPLANAR MC1 User manual

MAGNEPLANAR® MC1
Instruction Manual
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
www.ma nepan.com
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Magneplanar MC1 Owner's Manual
1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................... 3
2. PACKAGING......................................................................................................................... 3
3. INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................... 3
MC1 WALL BRACKET INSTALLATION............................................................................ 3
MC1 INVERTED INSTALLATION..................................................................................... 4
A. Front Channel Installation...................................................................................... 4
B. Front Wall Installation............................................................................................. 5
C. Dual Center Channel Installation........................................................................... 6
D. Rear Channel Installation....................................................................................... 7
4. MC1 SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................ 9
5. MGMC1 ACCESSORY KIT................................................................................................... 9
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1. INTRODUCTION
Con ratulations on your purchase. The Ma neplanar MGMC1 loudspeaker was conceived
and desi ned for perfectionists. One of the most revealin loudspeakers made, it will provide
outstandin music and home theater reproduction when used with hi h quality components.
Due to the ele ant simplicity and ru edness of the desi n, the Ma neplanar MGMC1
loudspeaker will ive many years of trouble-free service.
2. PACKAGING
Save all packa in . If you need to transport the speakers, they can be shipped safely only in
the ori inal packa in . You may never have to return your loudspeakers, but should the
occasion arise, they should not be shipped in any packa in but the ori inal. Should you
discard it, you may purchase new packa in from the factory.
3. INSTALLATION
The MC1 is a multi-channel speaker desi ned for front channel, side, or rear channel
applications. The MC1 has a frequency response from 80Hz to 24kHz and is intended for use
with a subwoofer. Set your processor or receiver to “small speaker” for the MC1.
Frequencies below 80Hz will be assi ned to the subwoofer.
The MC1 is desi ned to be placed next to a wall or cabinet. The boundary of a wall or
cabinet is calculated in the MC1 desi n to achieve smooth frequency response to 80Hz. If an
optional speaker stand is used, the best results will be achieved by placin the MC1 as close
as possible to a wall or cabinet.
In ront and surround applications, the quasi ribbon tweeter should be aced towards
the listener. The thin aluminum quasi ribbons can be seen through the grille cloth. In
all installations, the quasi ribbon should be positioned away rom the wall or cabinet,
with the speaker wires next to the wall.
Connect the (+) red output from your amplifier to the red wire on the MC1, and
(-) black of the amplifier to the black wire on the MC1. If the speaker wires are not routed
throu h a wall or cabinet, “hide-a-chord” channels can be attached to the wall as shown
below.
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MC1 WALL BRACKET INSTALLATION
1. Locate holes on stud or use hollow wall anchors as shown.
2. Use level to check vertical ali nment.
3. Drill holes--5/16" for hollow wall anchors or 3/32" for wood screws.
4. Fasten brackets to wall as shown.
5. Put rubber washer onto bottom bracket post.
6. Install speaker by feedin wires throu h hollow center of post. Pull excess wires
throu h lower bracket and set speaker on bottom post.
7. Ali n hole in top of speaker with hole in top bracket and insert clevis pin.
8. If wall installation is not feasible, an optional floor stand is available.
MC1 INVERTED INSTALLATION
The MC1 may be installed in an inverted position (if you wish to have the wires exit at the top
of the speaker). Invert the brackets durin installation. Note that the quasi ribbon driver is
lower with an inverted installation. The inverted position may be desirable where hi h
frequency dispersion is desired in a sofa or chair which places the listener below the level of
the tweeter. Since the pin may fall out in an inverted position, Ma nepan will provide a special
friction pin upon request.
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A. Front Channel Installation
The MC1 may be placed flat a ainst the wall or cabinet when not in operation. In operation,
the speaker should be positioned as shown above.
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B. Front Wall Installation
An installation on the front wall as shown above is best achieved with a rather wide placement
(approachin an equilateral trian le with the listener).
C. Dual Center Channel Installation
A dual mono center channel MC1 achieves a derived center channel ima e. When sittin to
the ri ht, the left center channel speaker that is on axis with the listener is louder than the
ri ht center channel speaker, thereby keepin the center channel ima e in the middle of the
screen.
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For this type of installation, hook the 2 center channel MC1s in series as shown below.
If possible, use a separate amplifier on each MC1 in a dual center channel confi uration.
Ma nepan does not recommend hookin dual center channel MC1s in parallel (to be
operated by one center channel amplifier).
D. Rear Channel Installation
Typical rear channel installation
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More precise rear ima in can be achieved by increasin the an le and receivin more direct
radiation from the speaker. However, our experience is that a direct radiatin surround
speaker can be too precise in rear ima in , and the listener becomes aware of the sound
comin from a speaker which ruins the holo raphic effect of surround sound.
Ideally, the MC1 should be positioned about 20 inches from the floor, but may be installed as
hi h as the ceilin as shown below. It also shows an optional horizontal ceilin installation.
The MC1 may also be installed on the rear walls, as shown below.
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4. MC1 SPECIFICATIONS
System Description: 2-Way Quasi Ribbon/Planar-Ma netic
Frequency Response: 80Hz to 24kHz +/- 3dB
Recommended Power: 40 to 200W @8 Ohms. For further information, see FAQ
on web site at http://www.ma nepan.com/faq.php#power
Sensitivity: 88dB/500Hz/2.83V
Impedance: 4 Ohms
Dimensions: 38-1/4" H X 10-1/4" W X 1" D
Shippin Wei ht: 28 lbs./pair
5. MGMC1 ACCESSORY KIT
2 TOP WALL BRACKETS
2 TOP WALL BRACKET PINS
2 BOTTOM WALL BRACKETS
4 WALL FASTENERS
2 RUBBER WASHERS
1 OWNERS MANUAL
1 THANK YOU LETTER
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