Boston Acoustics Speaker System Horizon MCS 100 User Manual

HOrIZOn MCS 100  
5.1 surround speaker system  
 
Specifications  
Satellites  
Center Channel  
Subwoofer  
Frequency Response:  
1ꢀ0Hz – ꢀ0kHz  
1ꢀ0Hz – ꢀ0kHz  
40 - 180Hz  
Recommended Amplifier  
Power Range:  
10 – 100 watts  
88dB [ꢀ.8v at 1m]  
8 ohms  
10 – 100 watts  
88dB [ꢀ.8v at 1m]  
8 ohms  
Sensitivity:  
Nominal Impedance:  
Crossover Frequency:  
Amplifier Output:  
Woofer:  
ꢁ,000Hz  
ꢁ,000Hz  
100 watts RMS  
8”  
Midrange:  
with Phase Plugs  
& MagnaGuard®  
with Phase Plugs  
& MagnaGuard  
Tweeter:  
4(ꢀ5mm) Kortec®  
4(ꢀ5mm) Kortec  
Dimensions (H x W x D)  
78 x 48 x 41116”  
(189 x 11ꢁ x 9ꢁmm)  
51116 x 1ꢀ58 x ꢁ4  
1ꢀ4 x 158 x 158  
(ꢁꢀ4 x ꢁ90 x ꢁ90mm)  
(145 x ꢁꢀ1 x 95mm)  
Weight  
ꢀ.5 lbs  
(1.14kg)  
4.6 lbs  
(ꢀ.1kg)  
ꢀꢀ.7 lbs  
(10.ꢁkg)  
MCS 100 Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing a Boston Acoustics Multi-Channel Solution Speaker System. These speakers incorporate high-quality  
components that produce the famous Boston sound. The system is ideally suited for use as a 5.1 channel solution in a high-  
quality home theater or music system. The system is complete with everything you need for the typical speaker system  
including speaker wire, satellite speakers, a center channel speaker, and a subwoofer. Please check out Bostonacoustics.  
com\placement for information on placing your speakers.  
The MCS 100 speaker system delivers exceptionally articulate on-screen dialog, music, effects, and room filling bass from a  
small, sleek package. Compact driver placement and quality, system specific crossovers assure a wide uniform dispersion  
for complete coverage of a listening room. All speakers also feature MagnaGuard® magnetic shielding which ensures the  
speaker’s magnetic field does not interfere with the televisions picture.  
Unpacking the System  
Carefully unpack the system. If there is any sign of damage from transit, report it immediately to your dealer and/or delivery  
service. Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use. Open the package and verify the following contents:  
(4) Satellite speakers  
(1) Center Channel speaker  
(1) Subwoofer  
(2) 40(12m) speaker wires  
(4) Satellite speakers  
(3) 15(4.6m) speaker wires  
with 1 removable foot  
Subwoofer  
(1) 15(4.6m) subwoofer cable  
(8) Rubber bumpers (used for wall mounting)  
(1) Center Channel speaker  
with 2 removable feet  
 
Placement Options  
The MCS 100 satellites and center channel are easily placed on a tabletop or wall-mounted. The  
speakers are configured for tabletop use when you first unpack the system. The foot installed on  
the rear of the speaker will keep it upright.  
The MCS 100 satellites and center channel are designed to easily mount on the wall using the  
keyhole slot(s) on the back of the speaker. When mounting the speakers to the wall use the supplied  
rubber bumpers. You must remove the attached foot to wall-mount your speakers. Remove the  
thumbscrew from the back of the foot. It is slotted for easy removal with a screwdriver or a coin.  
The keyhole mounting option is similar to hanging a picture frame on a wall. Install a #8 screw (not  
included) into the sheetrock, making sure to go into a stud, and hang the speaker onto the screw head.  
If a stud is not available, a sheetrock anchor should be used to support the weight of the speaker. It is  
advisable to connect the speaker wire prior to wall-mounting.  
NOTE: Because there are so many different kinds of surfaces on which the speakers could be mounted. There is no one  
type of fastener that we could supply that would work in all the possible situations. So taking into account the surface the  
speaker is being mounted on, acquire the appropriate type of fasteners. If you’re not sure what type of fastener to use, take  
the mounting bracket to a friendly hardware store, tell them about the wall you’re mounting the speaker on, and ask them  
to recommend an appropriate fastener. Keep in mind the weight of the speaker.  
Speaker Connections  
After your speakers are properly placed, you are ready  
to wire your system. First, turn off all system power.  
Use the speaker wire included with the system to  
make your connections. For longer distances, #16 or  
#18 gauge wire available from your dealer should be  
used. Please see the illustration for guidance con-  
necting the wires to the MCS 100 satellites and center  
channel.  
12V  
TRIGGER OUT  
For connection to your receiver please refer to its  
owner’s manual.  
Important!  
+
To ensure the best performance observe polarities when making speaker con-  
nections, as shown in the illustration. Connect each + terminal on the back of the  
amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each speaker. Connect the  
– (black) terminals in the same way. If the connections are not made correctly it can  
cause poor bass response and imaging. Also, to avoid short circuits that may damage  
your equipment be careful not to let any of the bare wires touch each other.  
+
+ Red – Black  
Subwoofer Connections  
Turn off all power. Use the subwoofer cable included with your  
system to connect the subwoofer to your receivers Subwoofer or  
LFE Output. Connect the other end to theLine Inon the back of  
the Subwoofer.  
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Subwoofer Controls  
Power On  
Plug the subwoofer’s AC cord into a wall outlet. We do not recommend using use the  
outlets on the back of the receiver. The subwoofer features auto on/standby. An LED  
indicator next to the volume control indicates what mode the subwoofer is in.  
RED = STANDBY (No signal detected, Amp O)  
GREEN = ON (Signal detected, Amp On)  
LED indicator  
The subwoofer will automatically enter the Standby mode after several minutes when no signal is detected from your system.  
The subwoofer will then power ON instantly when a signal is detected.  
Volume Control  
Begin by adjusting the Subwoofer Volume Control to the 11 o’clock position. Further adjust the Subwoofer Volume Control  
until you hear a match in volume between the main speakers and subwoofer. Ideally, bass response should not overpower  
the room but rather be adjusted so there is a natural blend across the entire musical range.  
Operation  
When using the MCS 100 in a Dolby® Digital or DTShome theater system, make sure all speakers are set toSmall. When  
using the system in a Dolby Pro Logic® home theater system, make sure the receiver’s center channel mode is set toNormal.”  
Some Dolby Digital equipped receivers/processors offer different setup options for each source or surround mode (e.g., CD-  
stereo, videotape, Dolby Digital, Pro Logic®). In each case, follow your equipment’s instructions to ensure that the subwoofer  
output is turned on and that the speakers are set toSmallin each mode.  
If your receiver has adjustable crossover settings, we recommend the subwoofer crossover be set at 150Hz.  
Refer to the owner’s manual for your AV receiver for any additional recommendations on system operation.  
Maintenance and Service  
The satellite and subwoofer enclosures may be cleaned using a soft cloth to remove fingerprints or to wipe off dust. All wiring  
connections should be inspected and cleaned or remade at least once a year.  
If a problem does occur, make sure that all connections are properly made, secure and clean. If a problem occurs in one loud-  
speaker, rewire that speaker in a different location within the system. Should the problem persist in this speaker the problem  
is within the speaker. If the speaker sounds fine in the new position it is a strong indication of a more in depth issue with the  
electronics in the system. In the event that your MCS 100 ever needs service, contact your local Boston Acoustics dealer or  
If your subwoofer does not play, check that all the connectors on the cables are making proper contact and that the AC plug  
is connected to alivereceptacle.  
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Limited Warranty  
Boston Acoustics warrants to the original purchaser of our MCS 100 system that it will be free of defects in materials and  
workmanship in its mechanical parts for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. The warranty period for the electrical  
components of MCS 100 is 1 year.  
Your responsibilities are to install and use them according to the instructions supplied, to provide safe and secure transporta-  
tion to an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative, and to present proof of purchase in the form of your sales slip  
when requesting service.  
Excluded from this warranty is damage that results from abuse, misuse, improper installation, accidents, shipping, or repairs/  
modifications by anyone other than an authorized Boston Acoustics service representative.  
This warranty is limited to the Boston Acoustics product and does not cover damage to any associated equipment. This  
warranty does not cover the cost of removal or reinstallation. This warranty is void if the serial number has been removed or  
defaced. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
If Service Seems Necessary  
First, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product. If that is not possible, write to:  
Boston Acoustics, Inc.  
ꢁ00 Jubilee Drive  
Peabody, MA 01960 USA  
Or contact us via e-mail at:  
We will promptly advise you of what action to take. If it is necessary to return your MCS 100 to the factory, please ship it pre-  
paid. After it has been repaired, we will return it freight prepaid in the United States and Canada.  
For EU Customers Only  
This symbol found on the product indicates that the product must not be disposed of with household waste.  
Instead, it may be placed in a separate collection facility for electronic waste or returned to a retailer when pur-  
chasing similar product. The producer paid to recycle this product. Doing this contributes to reuse and recycling,  
minimizes adverse effects on the environment and human health and avoids any fines for incorrect disposal.  
Boston Acoustics continually strives to update and improve its products. The specifications and construction details are  
subject to change without notice.  
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ꢁ00 Jubilee Drive, Peabody, MA 01960 USA  
www.bostonacoustics.com  
Boston, Boston Acoustics, MagnaGuard, Kortec, and the Boston Acoustics logo are registered trademarks of Boston Acoustics,  
Inc. Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademarks of DTS,  
Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. © 2007 Boston Acoustics, Inc. 142-002699-1  
 

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