English dropdown-ico

Mackie SRM450V2 manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

Go to page of

Similar user manuals

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Mackie SRM450V2, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Mackie SRM450V2 one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Mackie SRM450V2. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Mackie SRM450V2 should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Mackie SRM450V2
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Mackie SRM450V2 item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Mackie SRM450V2 item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Mackie SRM450V2 alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Mackie SRM450V2, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Mackie service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Mackie SRM450V2.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Mackie SRM450V2 item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    OWNER’S MANUAL P ower ed Loudspeak er SRM450v2[...]

  • Page 2

    2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION A VIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK . DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE P AS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL A TTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE[...]

  • Page 3

    3 Don’t forget to visit our website at www .mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. Loudspeaker 1 Loudspeaker 2 P le a se w ri t e t h e se ri a l n u mb e r f o r yo ur S RM 4 50 v2 h e r e ( or fo r bo t h S R M4 50 v2 s if yo u ha v e tw o) f or f ut u re r ef e r en c e (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, retu[...]

  • Page 4

    4 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing LOUD T echnologies’ Mackie active sound reinforcement loudspeakers. The SRM450v2 is a redesigned version of our popular SRM450 active loudspeaker . With its newly designed Class-D Fast-Recovery amplifiers, high-output co m pr es si o n d ri v er , an d 1 2 " w oo fe r , it pr o du ce s a n e v en smooth[...]

  • Page 5

    5 The Cabinet The SRM450v2 cabinet was designed to be the strongest mo l de d c o mp os i te ca b in et on th e p la n et . T h is ma te r ia l i s a s st r on g a s c on c r e te , a nd ri g id e n ou g h t o pr ev e nt u n wa n te d vibrations in the cabinet. It has built-in fly points for hanging, and a socket in the bottom for mounting on a tr[...]

  • Page 6

    6 HOOKUP DIAGRAMS Quick Start 1. St a rt w i th th e f ol l ow i ng se tt i ng s o n t he ba c k o f th e SRM450v2: T urn the POWER switch off (down). Se t t h e T IM ED TU R NO F F , CO N TO U R, a n d L OW CU T switches out. W ARNING: T urn the LEVEL control down (counterclockwise) before every use. If not, you could be in for a startling surpris[...]

  • Page 7

    7 SRM450 v 2: USING A MICROPHONE AND THE THRU jACK SRM450 v 2: 3-W A Y SYSTEM WITH A POWERED SUBWOOFER POWER SIGNAL PRESENT INPUT THRU THERMAL PEAK TIMED TURN OFF ON OFF CONTOUR LOW CUT ON 75Hz 12k/ AIR 100Hz +3dB MIC L INE LEV EL (+ 4 dBu) NORMAL +40 dB O O O PARALLEL POWER SIGNAL PRESENT INPUT THRU THERMAL PEAK TIMED TURN OFF ON OFF CONTOUR LOW C[...]

  • Page 8

    8 POWER SIGNAL PRESENT INPUT THRU THERMAL PEAK TIMED TURNOFF ON OFF CONTOUR LOW CUT ON 75Hz 12 k / AIR 100Hz +3dB MIC L INE LEV EL (+ 4 dBu) NORMAL +4 0 dB O O O PARALLEL REAR P ANEL DESCRIPTION 5. THERMAL Indicator This LED lights if the heatsink temperature exceeds a safe operating temperature and triggers the thermal safety switch. In the unlike[...]

  • Page 9

    9 8. LEVEL Th i s i s u se d t o a dj u st t h e s ig n al l e ve l g o in g i nt o t h e bu i lt - in po we r a m pl i fie rs , f r om of f, up to 40 dB o f g a in . Si n ce th e S RM 4 50 v 2 i nc or p or a te s M ac k ie ’ s w o rl d -c l as s lo w -n o is e m ic pr ea mp te c hn o lo gy , yo u c an co n ne ct ei t he r a line-level or a micr[...]

  • Page 10

    10 PLACEMENT Th e S R M4 5 0v 2 a ct i ve sp ea k er s a r e d e si g ne d t o s it on t h e flo o r , a t a bl e to p, or to fit o n a st a nd ar d t r ip o d sp e ak e r s ta nd . Th e y c an al so be su s pe nd e d b y t he r i gg i ng po i nt s, sh o wn opposite. Y ou c an la y t he ca b in e t do w n o n i ts s i de an d u se th e SR M 45 0 [...]

  • Page 11

    11 Here ar e some other placement tips: • A vo id  pl a ci n g lo u ds p ea k er s i n t he  co r ne rs  of  a r oo m . This increases the low-fr equency output and can cause the sound to be muddy and indistinct. • A vo id  pl a ci n g lo u ds p ea k er s a ga i ns t a  wa ll . T h is , t o [...]

  • Page 12

    12 AC POWER CONSIDERA TIONS THERMAL CONSIDERA TIONS HEA TSINK THERMAL PEAK LOW CUT The amplifiers inside the SRM450v2s a r e convection cooled by a large heatsink. Fo r e f fic i en t c oo l in g , it is im p or ta n t t o al l ow at le as t s i x i nc he s o f f r e e s pa c e behind the SRM450v2. If yo u u s e th e S R M4 5 0v 2 o n i ts si de [...]

  • Page 13

    13 For the US 120 V model: A m ax i mu m o f fi ve SR M 45 0v 2 s c an be c o nn e ct e d p er 15A service. Th i s a ll o ws e a ch SR M 45 0v 2 t o b e s af e ly op e ra t ed a t i t s maximum level. Wh e n t ur n in g y ou r s y st em on , t u rn o n t h e S RM 4 50 v2 s la s t. Th i s wi l l s to p a ny tu r n- o n th u mp s a n d b an gs fr o [...]

  • Page 14

    14 SER VICE INFORMA TION One side is way louder than the other! • A r e th e L EV E L c on t ro ls se t t h e s am e o n b ot h a c ti v e speakers? • C h ec k t h e P AN  co nt r ol  or  ba la n ce  on  th e s ig n al  so u rc e. It may be turned too far to one side. If you’re[...]

  • Page 15

    15 join (+insulate) Balun Balun shield 1 2 3 XLR RCA 3-Conductor Cable Noise • Makesureallconnectionstotheactivespeakers  are good. • Makesurenoneofthesignalcablesar eroutednear AC ca b le s , po w er tr a ns fo r me r s, or o t he r E M I- i nd uc i ng devices. • I s t h[...]

  • Page 16

    16 Repair Dimensions For warranty service, refer to the warranty information on page 19. Non-warranty service for Mackie products is available at a factory-authorized service center . T o locate your nearest service center , visit www .mackie. com, click “Support” and select “Locate a Service Center .” Service for Mackie products living out[...]

  • Page 17

    17 SRM450v2 SPECIFICA TIONS Line Input Power US 120 V AC, 60Hz Recommended amperage service 2.5 amps Europe 230 V AC, 50Hz Recommended amperage service 1.25 amps Japan 100 V AC, 50/60Hz Recommended amperage service 3.0 amps AC Connector 3-pin IEC 250 V AC Control System Function Electronic Crossover Phase Alignment Equalization Parametric Equalizat[...]

  • Page 18

    18 SRM450v2 BLOCK DIAGRAM INPUT THR U 2 3 1 2 J15 3 1 HI-P ASS L OW CUT CONT OUR COMPRESSOR THRESHOLD COMPRESSOR SWEEPING FIL TER L O-P ASS DELA Y 176uS HI-FREQ 40-120 Hz L O-FREQUENCY DRIVER T WEE T L O-FREQ AMP HI-FREQ AMP SENSE RESIS TO R B ASS CONT ROL SE R VO LOOP WOOF PEAK LIGHT PEAK DETECTION THRESHOLD LPF THRESHOLD + – MID VDC + – LO VD[...]

  • Page 19

    19 Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. This Limited Product W arranty (“Product W arranty”) is provided by LOUD T echnologies Inc. (“LOUD”) and is applicable to products purchased in the United States or Canada through a LOUD-authorized reseller or dealer . The Product W arranty will not extend to anyone [...]

  • Page 20

    16220 W ood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, W A 98072 • USA United States and Canada: 800.898.3211 Europe, Asia, Central and S outh America: 425.487 .4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000 F ax: 425.487 .4337 • www.mackie.com E -mail: sales@mackie.com[...]