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Owner’s Manual

Owner

’s Manual

Input Signal Wiring

Included with the CR-X Series Multimedia Monitors 

are multiple accessories, including:

•  1/8" to stereo RCA cable to connect computer  

        output to speakers

•  1/8" to 1/8" cable to connect a smartphone or media  

        player

•  Speaker-to-speaker cable
Even though these cables are included, they  

might need to be replaced at some point [e.g. cats  

play tug-of-war, you ran out of ribbon to tie a gift  

and used these instead]. Or perhaps you prefer to use  

the 1/4" inputs. If so, we recommend using high-quality,  

shielded cables to connect the signal source to the 

signal input jacks on CR-X Series multimedia monitors. 

Three types of input connectors are provided to  

interface with virtually any application you may have:

•  Balanced TRS / Unbalanced TS cables work well  

        with the 1/4" inputs.

•  Unbalanced phono cables work well with the RCA  

        inputs.

•  Unbalanced TRS cables work well with the 1/8"  

        input.

NOTE:

 Route the cable away from AC power cords  

and 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 speaker outputs from  

a stereo receiver to the inputs of the CR-X Series 

multimedia monitors if the receiver doesn’t have 

preamp outputs or other line-level output connections.

CAUTION:

 Do not attempt to connect a 

speaker output directly to the input of the  

CR-X Series multimedia monitor! Speaker 

levels are much higher than line levels 

and can damage the input circuitry in the CR-X Series 

multimedia monitors.

However, it is possible to insert a speaker-level  

to line-level signal attenuator between the receiver’s 

speaker output and the CR-X Series multimedia  

monitor’s input. Any local authorized dealer should  

be able to assist, or you can build your own.

Care and Cleaning

CR-X Series multimedia monitors will provide many 

years of reliable service if you follow these guidelines.

•  Avoid exposing the monitors to moisture.
•  Avoid exposure to extreme cold (below freezing  

        temperatures).

•  Use a dry cloth to clean the cabinets.  

        Only do this when the power is turned off.

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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