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Owner’s Manual

Owner

’s Manual

Pairing and connecting for the first time:

To enter pairing mode, press and release the Running 

Man logo – it doubles as the Bluetooth button! The ring 

surrounding the button will illuminate and flash green 

for approximately 30 seconds while in pairing mode. 

[The LED will continue to flash until it has successfully 

paired and connected].

While CR-XBT is in pairing mode, simultaneously  

scan for Bluetooth devices on your smartphone. 

You should see CR-XBT appear in the list of “avail-

able devices”. Select it by tapping it. From there, your 

Bluetooth device should indicate that it is successfully 

connected. Additionally, the Bluetooth button will stop 

flashing and remain solid white. If it does not, start the 

pairing process again, and make sure that CR-XBT and 

your device are both in pairing mode at the same time.

Previously paired and connected devices:

The Bluetooth connection will disconnect if it’s out  

of range. Previously paired and connected devices will 

automatically reconnect and the Running Man logo / 

Bluetooth button will illuminate (if the volume knob is 

at least clicked on).

While your Bluetooth device is connected to a 

CR-XBT, you can quickly press the Bluetooth 

button on the front of the unit to pause/play 

your audio (the same as if you’d pressed 

pause/play on your device).

The Bluetooth may disconnect when affected 

by Electrostatic Discharge [ESD]. Manually 

reconnect the Bluetooth connection.

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!

Input Signal Wiring

Included with the CR-XBT Series Multimedia Monitors 

are multiple accessories, including:

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

        output to speakers

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

        player [CR5-XBT and CR8-XBT]

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 sig-

nal input jacks on CR-XBT 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. [CR5-XBT and CR8-XBT]

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-XBT 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-XBT Series multimedia monitor! 

Speaker levels are much higher than line 

levels and can damage the input circuitry in the CR-XBT 

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-XBT Series multimedia  

monitor’s input. Any local authorized dealer should  

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

Care and Cleaning

CR-XBT 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-XBT Series

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

Page 2: ...n 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 i...

Page 3: ...mputer output to speakers Speaker to speaker cable 1 8 to 1 8 cable to connect a smartphone or media player to rear panel of speakers CR5 XBT CR8 XBT Acoustic isolation pads CR5 XBT CR8 XBT CR8S XBT 8...

Page 4: ...nformation 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 protection When you...

Page 5: ...er 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...

Page 6: ...uld 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 the Powered...

Page 7: ...s are wired as follows Unbalanced RCA Sleeve Shield Ground Tip Hot 4 1 8 Stereo Input CR5 XBT and CR8 XBT Connect a line level signal from an MP3 player phone or other signal source to this input jack...

Page 8: ...ty 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 wit...

Page 9: ...you like InputSignalWiring Included with the CR XBT Series Multimedia Monitors are multiple accessories including 1 8 to stereo RCA cable to connect computer output to speakers Speaker to speaker cabl...

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

Page 11: ...l or call Technical Support if you are having Bluetooth or 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 o...

Page 12: ...ll other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged 2019 LOUD Audio LLC All Rights Reserved AcousticPerformance Frequency Res...

Page 13: ...n 376 mm WEIGHT per pair 35 2 lb 16 0 kg 9 9 in 251 mm 13 6 in 346 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 8 9 in 225 mm WEIGHT per pair 10 1 l...

Page 14: ...R POSITION SELECT SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY AC 100 240V POWER PANEL VOLUME 12V 12V 5V VCC GND ADC SDA SCL POWER SW ON OFF VOLUME L counter down tweeter woofer R counter down tweeter woofer TRS L TRS R 1...

Page 15: ...AC 100 240V POWER PANEL VOLUME 12V 12V 5V VCC GND ADC SDA SCL POWER SW ON OFF VOLUME R counter down tweeter woofer RCA L RCA R HEADPHONE OUTPUT DETECTION DC DC 3 3V MCLK BT L O R O L IN R IN L R 3 3V...

Page 16: ...f the noncompliance 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 Paci...

Page 17: ...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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