Owner’
s Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Appendix A: Service Information
Poor sound
• Is it loud and distorted? Make sure that you’re not
overdriving a stage in the signal chain. Verify that
all level controls are set properly.
• Is the input connector plugged completely into
the jack? Be sure all connections are secure.
Noise
• What is the position of the gain knob? It should
be at (or near) “mic” when a mic is connected
and at (or near) “line” when a line-level signal
is connected. It should be “off” for all unused
inputs.
• Make sure all connections to the active
loudspeakers are good and sound.
• Make sure none of the signal cables are 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 Thump
loudspeaker? Use an AC line filter or plug the
loudspeaker into a different AC circuit.
Hum
• Try disconnecting the cable connected to the
input jack. If the noise disappears, it could be
a “ground loop,” rather than a problem with the
Thump
loudspeaker. Try some of the following
troubleshooting ideas:
• Use balanced connections throughout your
system for the best noise rejection.
• Whenever possible, plug all the audio
equipment’s line cords into outlets which
share a common ground. The distance
between the outlets and the common ground
should be as short as possible.
Repair
For warranty service, refer to the warranty
information on page 20.
Non-warranty service is available at a factory-
authorized service center. To locate the nearest
service center, visit www.mackie.com/support/service-
locator. Service for Thump loudspeakers living outside
the United States may be obtained through local dealers
or distributors.
If you do not have access to our website, please
call our Tech Support department at 1-800-898-3211
(normal business hours, Pacific Time), to explain the
problem. They will tell you where the nearest factory-
authorized service center is located in your area.
If you think your Thump loudspeaker 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 and other documentation. You may find the
answer to the problem without having to part with your
loudspeaker.
Troubleshooting
No power
• Our favorite question: 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, try turning it on.
• Make sure the line cord is securely seated in the
line cord socket and plugged all the way into the
AC outlet.
• Is the power LED on the front panel illuminated?
If not, make sure the AC outlet is live. If so, refer
to “No sound” below.
• The internal AC line fuse may be blown. This is
not a user serviceable part. If you suspect the
AC line fuse is blown, please see the "Repair"
section next.
No sound
• Is the level knob for the input source turned all
the way down? Verify that all the volume controls
in the system are properly adjusted. Look at the
level meter to ensure that the mixer is receiving
a signal.
• Is the signal source working? Make sure the
connecting cables are in good repair and securely
connected at both ends. Make sure the output
level control on the mixing console is turned up
sufficiently to drive the inputs of the speaker.
• Make sure the mixer does not have a mute on or a
processor loop engaged. If you find something like
this, make sure the level is turned down before
disengaging the offending switch.
• Has it shut down? Make sure there is at least
six inches of free space behind each Thump
loudspeaker.
