Mackie FRS Manual Download Page 2

FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS

FRS SERIES AMPLIFIERS

1.

  Read these instructions.  

2.

  Keep these instructions.

3.

  Heed all warnings.

4.

  Follow all instructions.

5.

  Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.

  Clean only with dry cloth.

7.

  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the 

manufacturer’s instructions.

8.

  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.

  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. 

A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. 

The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the 

provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.

 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at 

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the 

apparatus.

11.

 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.

 Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the 

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use 

caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury 

from tip-over.

13.

 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long 

periods of time.

14.

 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required 

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-

supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have 

fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or 

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.

 This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no 

object filled with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed 

on the apparatus.

16.

 This apparatus has been designed with Class-I construction and must 

be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing con-

nection (the third grounding prong).

17.

  The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect 

device, so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

18.

 

NOTE:

 This equipment has been 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 a residential installation. This equip-

ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if 

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If 

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and 

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 

more of the following measures:

•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•  Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to 

which the receiver is connected.

•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
 

CAUTION:

 Changes or modifications to this device not expressly 

approved by LOUD Technologies Inc. could void the user's authority to 

operate the equipment under FCC rules.

19.

 This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is 

applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as 

set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department 

of Communications.

ATTENTION

 — 

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits 

radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de 

class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage 

radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada.

20.

 

WARNING:

 Terminals marked with the “lighting bolt” symbol ( ) 

may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. 

The external wiring connected to these terminals requires installation 

by qualified personnel or the use of ready-made leads or cords.

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or 

electric shock, do not expose this apparatus 

to rain or moisture.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

Carts and stands - The

Component should be used

only with a cart or stand

that is recommended by

the manufacturer.

A Component and cart

combination should be

moved with care.  Quick

stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause

the Component and cart

combination to overturn.

CAUTION    AVIS

RISK OF ELECTRIC 

SHOCK 

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE.  AUCUN

ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER.  CONFIER

L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.

AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU

D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE 

A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE

   The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral 
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be 
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

   Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle 
équilatéral est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à 
l'intérieur du coffret de "voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur 
suffisante pour constituer un risque d'éléctrocution.

   The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to 
alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance 
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

   Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est 
employé pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions 
importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le 
livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil.

Summary of Contents for FRS

Page 1: ...E AND THE RUNNING MAN FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 BRIDGED BRIDGED CH 1 CH 2 CLIP LIMIT FILTER SUBSONIC 30Hz PIN 1 1 PIN 1 2 1 1 PIN 2 2 PIN 1 1 FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PER...

Page 2: ... or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by LOUD Technologies Inc could void the user s authority to ...

Page 3: ...www mackie comandclickSupporttofind FAQs manuals addendums anduserforums Emailusat techmail mackie com Telephone1 800 898 3211tospeakwithoneofoursplendid technicalsupportrepresentatives MondaythroughFriday from7a m to5p m PST 22 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone ...

Page 4: ...transport ing FEATURES Professional lightweight power amplifier with high power low distortion design Fast Recovery circuitry for clean undistorted sound even at clipping Ultra light switching power supply for maxi mum efficiency and minimal heat Available in three powerful models with continuous power 4 ohms bridged of FRS 1300 1300 W FRS 1700 1660 W FRS 2800 2800 W Selectable dual mono stereo or...

Page 5: ...ables to the speaker outputs either the bind ing posts or the Speakon connectors The binding post connectors are wired as fol lows Red hot speaker terminal Black cold speaker terminal The speakon connectors are wired as follows 1 hot speaker terminal 1 cold speaker terminal 5 In bridge mode if using the binding post out puts Ch 1 red post hot speaker terminal Ch 2 red post cold speaker terminal Do...

Page 6: ...EFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR SPEAKER OUTPUTS Use only class 3 wiring FROM MIXING CONSOLE MONO OUT AMP MODE SWITCH MONO CH 1AND CH 2 PLAY THE SAME TO SPEAKERS OPTIONAL CONNECTION USING BINDING POSTS Passive loudspeakers Mackie S215 Confused cat Passive loudspeakers Mackie S215 In MONO mode both gain controls are used to acheive a nice balance OL...

Page 7: ... FIGURE ARE TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 BRIDGED BRIDGED CH 1 CH 2 CLIP LIMIT FILTER SUBSONIC 30Hz PIN 1 1 PIN 1 2 1 1 PIN 2 2 PIN 1 1 FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AVIS RISQUE DE...

Page 8: ...output power by 3 dB 6 dB 9 dB and 20 dB SIG is short for signal present These LEDs indicate when a signal is present after the level controls at the output stage of the power amplifier If the level controls are turned all the way down fully counterclockwise these indicators will not light 4 LEVELCONTROLS These two knobs control the levels of channels 1 and 2 The knobs are detented to make it easy...

Page 9: ...s Normally you would use either the binding posts or the Speakon connectors Since the connectors are wired in parallel e g channel 1 binding post and Speakon are in parallel and channel 2 binding post and Speakon are in parallel you can connect a speaker to each con nector as long as the total impedance per channel is not less than two ohms Two 8 ohm speakers in parallel equals 4 ohms Two 4 ohm sp...

Page 10: ... this switch on at all times However if you are working at quiet levels or you have already placed a compressor limiter in the signal path you can leave this switch off The limiter senses when the amplifier is about to be overdriven and attenuates the overall level just enough to keep the signal from clipping Clipping occurs when the output voltage no longer linearly follows the input voltage As t...

Page 11: ... If the amplifier should overheat a thermal switch turns off the power amplifier allowing the heatsink to cool down Once the amplifier has cooled to a safe operating temperature the thermal switch resets and reactivates the amplifier If this should occur identify the cause of the problem and take corrective action For example Provide better ventilation Install a fan in the rack to move more air Ma...

Page 12: ...er serviceable See next page about service If you think your Mackie product has a problem please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your best to confirm the problem Visit the Support section of our website www mackie com support where you will find lots of useful information such as FAQs documentation and user forums You may find the answer to the problem without having to send yo...

Page 13: ...sure the signal cable is not routed near AC cables power transformers or other EMI inducing devices Is there a light dimmer or other SCR based device on the same AC circuit as the amplifier Use an AC line filter or plug the amplifier into a different AC circuit If possible listen to the signal source with headphones plugged into the console If it sounds noisy there the problem is not in the amplif...

Page 14: ... will result in higher power losses 2 2 3 1 1 SHIELD COLD HOT SHIELD COLD HOT 3 SHIELD COLD HOT 3 2 1 SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE TIP RING RING TIP SLEEVE RING SLEEVE TIP TIP SLEEVE TIP SLEEVE Minimum AWG 4 ohm 8 ohm 18 10 ft 25 ft 16 25 50 14 25 75 12 50 125 10 100 200 Min Metric WG 4 ohm 8 ohm 12 3 m 8 m 14 8 15 16 8 25 20 15 40 25 30 60 COLD HOT 1 1 1 1 2 2 Use a high quality 3 conductor shielded cable t...

Page 15: ...t Doing load calculations with series configurations is easy just add the loads For instance two 4 ohm speakers in series equals 8 ohms 4 4 8 Parallel Parallel means that the positive amp output con nects to the positive terminals of all the speakers and the negative amp output connects to the negative terminals of all the speakers If one speaker opens in a parallel configuration the others will s...

Page 16: ...right to change these specifications at any time without notice Mackie and the Running Man are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective hold ers and are hereby acknowledged 2007 2008 LOUD Technologies Inc All Rights Reserved Specifications Continuous Sine Wave Average Output Power per channel both cha...

Page 17: ...TER BRIDGE STEREO MONO BRIDGE SUBSONIC FILTER ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON HVDC POWER AMP 1 POWER AMP 2 PROTECTION DC OFFSET OVER TEMP SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT LIMIT AMPLIFIER LVDC LVDC HVDC HVDC LVDC LVDC HVDC METER DISPLAY OFF CHANNEL 1 SPEAKER OUT BRIDGED SPEAKER OUT CHANNEL 2 SPEAKER OUT 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 TEMP SENSOR ON HEATSINK FAN VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL VDC POWER SWITCH SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY HVDC LVD...

Page 18: ...ding to the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC and your national law This product should be handed over to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment EEE Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous sub stances that are generally associated with EEE At the same time y...

Page 19: ...rn ground shipment is covered for those units deemed by us to be under warranty Note You must have a sales receipt from an authorized Mackie dealer for your unit to be considered for warranty repair IMPORTANT Make sure that the Service Request Number is plainly written on the shipping carton No receipt no warranty service E LOUD Technologies reserves the right to inspect any products that may be t...

Page 20: ... Road NE Woodinville WA 98072 USA United States and Canada 800 898 3211 Europe Asia Central and South America 425 487 4333 Middle East and Africa 31 20 654 4000 Fax 425 487 4337 www mackie com E mail sales mackie com ...

Reviews: