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CR-

X Multimedia Monitors

CR-X Multimedia Monitors

5. Powered Speaker Position Select Switch

Here you get to decide if the powered monitor  

is to be positioned on the left side (switch up)  

or right side (switch down) of the desk.  

One convenience is that it keeps the power cord,  

front and/or rear panel connections from crossing  

your work space. Additionally, it doesn’t discriminate 

between right or left-handed users. Simply set it up  

to suit your preference.

6. Wire Terminals (±)

Connect the included black (–) 

and red (+) speaker wires from  

the powered monitor’s ± spring 

clips [big green ball number 6 on 

the previous page] to the passive 

monitor’s ± spring clips (as seen 

to the right).

7. Custom-Tuned Rear Port

The custom-tuned rear port uses the radiation from 

the rear of the woofer cone to extend the low-frequency 

response of the speaker. The size of the port is carefully 

designed with respect to the volume of the cabinet  

and the characteristics of the woofer to produce  

low-frequency extension.

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CR-X: Front Panel Features

8. Phones Output

This 1/8" TRS connector supplies the output to stereo 

headphones. The volume is controlled with the volume 

knob. The signal to the power amp is killed when  

headphones are connected.

The phones output is wired as follows, according 

to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering 

Society):

Stereo 1/8" TRS

     Sleeve = Shield (Ground) 

     Tip = Left Channel 

     Ring = Right Channel

Warning:

 The headphone amp is loud and 

could cause permanent hearing damage. 

Even intermediate levels may be painfully 

loud with some headphones. BE CAREFUL! 

Always turn the volume knob all the way down before 

connecting headphones. Then turn it up slowly as you 

listen carefully.

9. Volume Knob

CR-X Series multimedia monitors expect a line-level  

signal at its input. Use this control to adjust the  

sensitivity of the input section according to the signal 

strength at its input.

The volume knob not only adjusts the overall output 

level, but it also turns the monitor on and off. Simply 

turn the knob counter-clockwise until it “clicks” off. 

Turn the knob clockwise to turn the volume up.

Refer to the Quick Start section on page 4 for the 

level-setting procedure.

10. Running Man logo / LED

The ring surrounding the Running Man logo  

on the front panel illuminates white when the CR-X  

multimedia monitor is plugged into an AC outlet,  

the power switch is turned on and the front panel  

volume control is turned clockwise until the monitor 

“clicks” on.

11. Season Knob

Have you ever wished that you could play the role  

of Mother Nature and change the season? Perhaps  

not, but we’re located in the cold, grey, dark Pacific 

Northwest and could use extra vitamin D in our  

systems!

Rotate this knob to the season you desire. You will 

feel the knob “click” into place. Note that while there 

are four seasons listed, the in-between settings also 

work. For example, the last days of Winter heading into 

Spring are quite delightful ‘round these parts. Play with 

the settings and let us know what you like!

SEASON

SUMMER

SPRING

FALL

WINTER

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Summary of Contents for CR-X Series

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in...

Page 3: ...cable to connect a smartphone or media player to rear panel of speakers Speaker to speaker cable Acoustic isolation pads CR5 X CR8S XBT 8 subwoofer with Bluetooth offers dedicated bass reinforcement...

Page 4: ...wealth of information in the following pages AdditionalTidbitsofWisdom Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on hearing protecti...

Page 5: ...ed monitor s spring clips to the passive monitor s spring clips as detailed by the dotted lines above Connect black to black and red to red Almost there Move the Powered Speaker Position Select switch...

Page 6: ...wires should be connected from the powered monitor s spring clips to the passive monitor s spring clips as detailed by the dotted lines above Connect black to black and red to red Almost there Move th...

Page 7: ...ced RCA plugs are wired as follows Unbalanced RCA Sleeve Shield Ground Tip Hot 4 1 8 Stereo Input Connect a line level signal from an MP3 player phone or other signal source to this input jack using a...

Page 8: ...headphone amp is loud and could cause permanent hearing damage Even intermediate levels may be painfully loud with some headphones BE CAREFUL Always turn the volume knob all the way down before connec...

Page 9: ...outlets These are common sources for hum in an audio signal Wall warts and line lumps are especially insidious hum inducers NOTE In certain home theater applications it may be necessary to connect the...

Page 10: ...ossible listen to the signal source with headphones plugged in If it sounds noisy there it s not the monitor If you think your CR X Multimedia Monitors have a problem please check out the following tr...

Page 11: ...il or call Technical Support if you are having any other issue not listed here o mackie com support contact o 1 800 898 3211 Repair For warranty service refer to the warranty information on page 15 No...

Page 12: ...at any time without notice The Running Man figure is a registered trademark of LOUD Audio LLC All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and ar...

Page 13: ...R4 XDimensions DIMENSIONS 8 9 in 225 mm WEIGHT per pair 10 1 lb 4 6 kg 6 1 in 155 mm 8 3 in 210 mm DIMENSIONS 8 1 in 206 mm WEIGHT per pair 7 8 lb 3 5 kg 5 5 in 140 mm 7 1 in 180 mm DIMENSIONS 10 2 in...

Page 14: ...K LRCK Amplifier POWERED SPEAKER POSITION SELECT SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY AC 100 240V POWER PANEL VOLUME 12V 12V 5V VCC GND Green ADC SDA SCL POWER SW ON OFF VOLUME L counter down tweeter woofer R count...

Page 15: ...mpliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at www mackie com or by calling LOUD technical support at 1 800 898 3211 toll free in the U S and Canada during normal business hours Pacific Time ex...

Page 16: ...19820 North Creek Parkway 201 Bothell WA 98011 USA Phone 425 487 4333 Toll free 800 898 3211 Fax 425 487 4337 www mackie com...

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