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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 a 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.

 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result 

in a risk of fire or electric shock.

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 equipment 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.

Important Safety Instructions

PORTABLE CART

WARNING

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.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not 

expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Correct Disposal of this product: 

This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with your household waste, according 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 substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the 

same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste 

equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, or your household waste disposal service.

Summary of Contents for MCU Pro

Page 1: ... 20 30 40 50 60 10 dB 0 5 U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 10 dB 0 FUNCTION SELECT UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE SCRUB REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC ZOOM ASSIGNMENT TICKS SUB DIVISION BEATS BARS SMPTE BEATS HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES RUDE SOLO REWIND FAST FWD PLAY STOP RECORD 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL SIGNAL 5 U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 10 dB 5 U 5 10 20 30 40 50 60 10 dB 5 ...

Page 2: ...tenna 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 F...

Page 3: ...e Typical Example 8 90 Duo in small club 6 92 4 95 Subway Train 3 97 2 100 Very loud classical music 1 5 102 1 105 B en and M att screaming at T roy about deadlines 0 5 110 0 25 or less 115 Loudest parts at a rock concert 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 prescr...

Page 4: ...I Connect the MCU Pro to the MIDI interface via two MIDI cables IN and OUT Use the MIDI 2 MAIN MIDI connections on the MCU Pro Connect the third party MIDI interface to the computer as described by the manufacturer see Hookup 2 MIDI on page 6 For both methods Connect one end of the external power supply to the MCU Pro and the other end to an AC power source between 100 VAC and 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Tur...

Page 5: ...the thickness of the mounting plate The screw length is calculated by determining the thickness of the mounting plate and adding 0 25 inches to that for the threads to engage the pemnut in the bottom of the MCU Pro see figure below The MCU Pro weighs 16 8 lb 7 6 kg and the MCU XT Pro weighs 11 0 lb 5 0 kg so be sure to select a mounting arm or plate that can support the weight of the unit Many VES...

Page 6: ...R POWER 3 0A 4 0A 7 5V UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE EXTENDER IN MAIN OUT IN OUT IN 1 2 OUT PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 EXTERNAL CONTROL USER SWITCH PORT1 EXTERNAL POWER POWER 7 5V 3 0A 4 0A UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE USB Connection Digital Audio Workstation This setup provides the ultimate in DAW control 32 faders with 32 V Pots You may purchase short MIDI cables to keep the cabling neat and tidy when connec...

Page 7: ...OT The V Pots serve a dual function on the Mackie Control acting as a push button and a rotary control When a V Pot is pressed it may be used to change modes of operation or to change what appears in the display above the channel strips Depending on its assigned function a V Pot may be used to adjust a channel s pan send level or plug in parameters when rotated 8 SCRIBBLE STRIP This backlit LCD ab...

Page 8: ...ton to toggle between Jog and Shuttle functions for the large wheel Use the wheel for editing audio in the DAW application 14 ZOOM AND NAVIGATION BUTTONS These four arrow buttons and the zoom button are used to navigate around the graphic editor in the DAW application 15 TIME DISPLAY This display shows the time location of the project in either SMPTE or BBT bar beat ticks format BANK CHANNEL SOLO ...

Page 9: ... MIDI IN to MIDI OUT and vice versa This appears as MIDI Port 4 in the DAW application IN MAIN OUT IN OUT IN 1 2 OUT PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 EXTERNAL CONTROL USER SWITCH PORT1 INTERNAL MCU EXTERNAL POWER POWER 7 5V 3 0A 4 0A UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE 21 USER SWITCH 1 and 2 These are provided for connecting a momentary footswitch to the MCU Pro that may be used to control functions such as Play Stop R...

Page 10: ...MCU XT Pro during power up perform a variety of configuration tasks See the table below for more information Key Command Function More Information Mode Change Select 1 and 2 Page 4 and Appendix C Fader Alignment V Pot 1 and 2 Appendix B page 11 Upgrade Firmware Record 1 and 2 plus Select 1 See firmware update release notes ...

Page 11: ...T Pro To Align the Faders 1 Power off the unit 2 Simultaneously press and hold the Channel 1 V Pot and Channel 2 V Pot buttons and power on the MCU Pro or MCU XT Pro 3 The faders move up then down for calibration The LCD then displays Entering fader alignment mode 4 The LCD displays instructions to align all faders at 40 dB Do so by moving all faders until the fader s black center lines up exactly...

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Page 13: ...blem Visit the Support section of our website www mackie com support where you will find lots of useful information such as FAQs and other documentation You may find the answer to the problem without having to send your Mackie product away Troubleshooting No power Is it plugged in Make sure the AC outlet is live check with a tester or lamp Our next favorite question Is the power switch on If not t...

Page 14: ... Pro 10 1 in 256 mm MCU XT Pro Depth 16 9 in 429 mm both Weight 16 8 lb 7 6 kg MCU Pro 11 0 lb 5 0 kg MCU XT Pro Disclaimer Since we are always striving to make our products better by incorporating new and improved materials components and manufacturing methods we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice Mackie and the Running Man figure are registered trademarks...

Page 15: ...60 10 dB 0 FUNCTION SELECT UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE IN MAIN OUT IN OUT IN 1 2 OUT PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 EXTERNAL CONTROL USER SWITCH PORT1 INTERNAL MCU EXTERNAL POWER POWER 7 5V 3 0A 4 0A UNIVERSAL CONTROL SURFACE REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC ZOOM SCRUB REWIND FAST FWD PLAY STOP RECORD 16 5 in 419 mm 4 4 in 113 mm 16 9 in 429 mm WEIGHT 16 8 lb 7 6 kg IN OUT MIDI EXTERNAL POWER POWER 3 0A 4 0A 7...

Page 16: ...the noncompliance within the Warranty Period to the Company at www mackie com support 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 excluding weekends or LOUD holidays Please retain the original dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase You will need it to obtain any warranty service For full terms and...

Page 17: ... 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 ...

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