1.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing the latest sound reinforcement innovation from Eastern Acoustic Works.
The MX8700 and MX8750 digital processors are built upon the same fundamental design principles that
EAW has upheld since the introduction of the original MX Series Processors in the 1980’s. These new
products redefine EAW’s signal processing by drawing on the latest advances in digital technology to pro-
vide optimum signal processing and management of EAW loudspeaker systems.
1.1
MX8700 Description
The EAW MX8700 Close Coupled Electronic Processor is a two-channel, four-way electronic crossover and
loudspeaker system processor intended for use with both installed and portable systems. The MX8700 pro-
vides factory preset configuration, crossovers, equalization, limiting, and other appropriate signal processing
for particular EAW loudspeakers listed on a rear panel label. These parameters cannot be inadvertently or
purposefully modified by the user. This protects the system from improper settings that may cause less than
optimum performance from or damage to the loudspeakers. It is possible to download factory provided set-
tings to the MX8700 for different EAW loudspeaker systems by using EAW’s MXLoader program.
NOTE:
It is necessary to set the processor’s gain for the correct limiting thresholds and for special sub-
woofer settings. See the
Section 4.2
for details about how to do this.
1.2
MX8750 Description
The EAW MX8750 Close Coupled Electronic Processor is a two input, eight output electronic crossover
and loudspeaker system processor intended for use with both installed and portable systems. All control
and operation of the processor is done using EAW’s MXWare software program that runs on an IBM com-
patible computer using the Windows 98, 2000, ME, or NT operating system. MXWare was not written for
Windows 95.
Up to 16 MX8750 processors can be linked together so that all processors can be controlled by the
MXWare program.
2.
UNPACKING
2.1
Shipping Damage
After unpacking if there is damage to the processor, save the packing materials for the carrier’s inspec-
tion, notify the carrier immediately, and file a shipping damage claim.
Although EAW will help in any way possible,
it is always the responsibility of the receiving party to file any
shipping damage claim
. The carrier will help prepare and file this claim.
2.2
Returning a Processor to EAW
If the processor must be returned, contact EAW for a Return Authorization. Use the original shipping car-
ton and packing materials. If the shipping carton is damaged, contact EAW for a new carton. EAW will
not be responsible for damage caused by inadequate packing.
3.
MX8700 / MX8750 CONNECTIONS
3.1
AC Mains Connections
The operating voltage for the AC mains is listed in the rear of the processor.
If the mains voltage is listed as 120 V, be sure that your AC mains voltage is somewhere between 90-125
VAC, 50-60 Hz.
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