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...1+ 1 PIN CH 2 2+ 2 1+ 1 CH 1 INPUT FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT THRU AMP MODE THRU MONO STEREO BRIDGE FRS Series Two Channel Power Amplifiers FRS•1700 and FRS•2800 OWNER'S MANUAL FRS•2800 FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER 1 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 MAX SIG 2 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 SIG OO MAX OO... FRS•2800 FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER POWER CONSUMPTION 2000 W THIS DEVICE ...
...1+ 1 PIN CH 2 2+ 2 1+ 1 CH 1 INPUT FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT THRU AMP MODE THRU MONO STEREO BRIDGE FRS Series Two Channel Power Amplifiers FRS•1700 and FRS•2800 OWNER'S MANUAL FRS•2800 FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER 1 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 MAX SIG 2 OL -3 -6 -9 -20 SIG OO MAX OO... FRS•2800 FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER POWER CONSUMPTION 2000 W THIS DEVICE ...
Owners Manual
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...BLOCK DIAGRAM 17 DIMENSIONS 18 LIMITED WARRANTY 19 Part No. Born and raised on an amp farm by the banks of time. Owner's Manual 3 Government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in small club Subway Train Very loud...considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing loss. FAN VENTS 9 7. SW0588 Rev. Owner's Manual 21. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to sufficiently ...
...BLOCK DIAGRAM 17 DIMENSIONS 18 LIMITED WARRANTY 19 Part No. Born and raised on an amp farm by the banks of time. Owner's Manual 3 Government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in small club Subway Train Very loud...considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing loss. FAN VENTS 9 7. SW0588 Rev. Owner's Manual 21. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to sufficiently ...
Owners Manual
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...minimal heat • Available in two powerful models: • FRS•1700: 1660W continuous power at 4 ohms bridged • FRS•2800: 2800W continuous power at 4 ohms bridged • ...on the front panel for left, right, and bridged mono. How to Use This Manual After this introduction, a getting started guide will take up fast. The hook-up...connections from your amplifier, and to the amplifier. For your new Mackie power amplifier. Appendix C shows the technical specifications. 4 FRS Series Amplifiers The features section describes every detail and control, and...
...minimal heat • Available in two powerful models: • FRS•1700: 1660W continuous power at 4 ohms bridged • FRS•2800: 2800W continuous power at 4 ohms bridged • ...on the front panel for left, right, and bridged mono. How to Use This Manual After this introduction, a getting started guide will take up fast. The hook-up...connections from your amplifier, and to the amplifier. For your new Mackie power amplifier. Appendix C shows the technical specifications. 4 FRS Series Amplifiers The features section describes every detail and control, and...
Owners Manual
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...) 1- = cold (- This is the minimum speaker impedance you should hear music and see the meters and sig LEDs flashing. Input 1 is off. 2. speaker terminal). 5. Owner's Manual Getting Started The following steps will help you set up . • When shutting down the equipment, turn off the amplifiers first. Be sure the amplifier... filter switch off , make connections from the signal source to the amplifier's combo input Things to the channel 1 output, and input 2 is powered up !). 2. Owner's Manual 5
...) 1- = cold (- This is the minimum speaker impedance you should hear music and see the meters and sig LEDs flashing. Input 1 is off. 2. speaker terminal). 5. Owner's Manual Getting Started The following steps will help you set up . • When shutting down the equipment, turn off the amplifiers first. Be sure the amplifier... filter switch off , make connections from the signal source to the amplifier's combo input Things to the channel 1 output, and input 2 is powered up !). 2. Owner's Manual 5
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... 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 PIN CH 2 2+ 2 1+ 1 CH 1 Four-conductor Speaker Wire AMPLIFIER END 1- 2+ 1+ 2- From "Thru" Output 2+ 1+ HOT 2- Owner's Manual Daisy-chaining two stereo amplifiers OPTIONAL CONNECTION USING BINDING POSTS + + To Speakers From Mixing Console Left and Right Main Out POWER CONSUMPTION 2000 W THIS DEVICE... From "Thru" Output FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT AMP MODE AMP MODE SWITCH STEREO To Second Speaker Input Passive Speaker Mackie C300z Channel 1 Crossover Cable (Pin 2+ to Pin 1-) Channel 2 1- NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NE PAS OUVRIR...
... 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 PIN CH 2 2+ 2 1+ 1 CH 1 Four-conductor Speaker Wire AMPLIFIER END 1- 2+ 1+ 2- From "Thru" Output 2+ 1+ HOT 2- Owner's Manual Daisy-chaining two stereo amplifiers OPTIONAL CONNECTION USING BINDING POSTS + + To Speakers From Mixing Console Left and Right Main Out POWER CONSUMPTION 2000 W THIS DEVICE... From "Thru" Output FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT AMP MODE AMP MODE SWITCH STEREO To Second Speaker Input Passive Speaker Mackie C300z Channel 1 Crossover Cable (Pin 2+ to Pin 1-) Channel 2 1- NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NE PAS OUVRIR...
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...for connecting speakers: binding posts and NL4 connectors. Be sure the AC outlet can connect a speaker to connect a single speaker. 5 6 FRS•2800 FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER POWER CONSUMPTION 2000 W THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. Fan Vents Do not ... class 3 wiring PIN PIN PIN 1+ 1 BRIDGED 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 PIN CH 2 2+ 2 1+ 1 CH 1 6 88 FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT AMP MODE 99 Owner's Manual 9 The XLR inputs are restricted then the amplifier may overheat and shut down the power transistors. NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF...
...for connecting speakers: binding posts and NL4 connectors. Be sure the AC outlet can connect a speaker to connect a single speaker. 5 6 FRS•2800 FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER POWER CONSUMPTION 2000 W THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. Fan Vents Do not ... class 3 wiring PIN PIN PIN 1+ 1 BRIDGED 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 PIN CH 2 2+ 2 1+ 1 CH 1 6 88 FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz CLIP LIMIT AMP MODE 99 Owner's Manual 9 The XLR inputs are restricted then the amplifier may overheat and shut down the power transistors. NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF...
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...When designing the rack, put the heavier items at least one rack space above and below clipping, the amplifiers require the following average currents: FRS•1700 = 8 A FRS•2800 =11 A It is recommended that is to play and the more than one at several volume levels: very low, normal,... screws with the voltage required for the heatsinks. Leave at the bottom and the lighter items toward the top. You could use . Owner's Manual 11 For example: • Provide better ventilation • Install a fan in front of the chassis to allow sufficient air space around the ...
...When designing the rack, put the heavier items at least one rack space above and below clipping, the amplifiers require the following average currents: FRS•1700 = 8 A FRS•2800 =11 A It is recommended that is to play and the more than one at several volume levels: very low, normal,... screws with the voltage required for the heatsinks. Leave at the bottom and the lighter items toward the top. You could use . Owner's Manual 11 For example: • Provide better ventilation • Install a fan in front of the chassis to allow sufficient air space around the ...
Owners Manual
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...town? Allow the amplifier to cool down the volume to ensure that no equipment in the amplifier. If not, review the owner's manual for the loudspeakers to see if they are being overdriven. Troubleshooting No Power • Our favorite question: Is it will find lots ... not, make sure the amp mode switch is probably not working properly. 12 FRS Series Amplifiers There are no user serviceable parts inside. FRS Series Amplifiers Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your...
...town? Allow the amplifier to cool down the volume to ensure that no equipment in the amplifier. If not, review the owner's manual for the loudspeakers to see if they are being overdriven. Troubleshooting No Power • Our favorite question: Is it will find lots ... not, make sure the amp mode switch is probably not working properly. 12 FRS Series Amplifiers There are no user serviceable parts inside. FRS Series Amplifiers Appendix A: Service Information If you think your Mackie product has a problem, please check out the following troubleshooting tips and do your...
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... the left and right signals are balanced. • Are the speaker impedances matched? If the other • Are both level controls set for Mackie products is not in the amplifier. • Is there a cable-TV audio feed in your system? Non-warranty repair for normal operation. If...8226; Can the amp breathe? It needs plenty of the speaker cable connections. You may have blown. Do not block the ventilation holes. Owner's Manual Partial Sound (frequency band missing) Noise/Hum • Incorrect EQ settings in your area. • Make sure the OL LEDs are not lighting ...
... the left and right signals are balanced. • Are the speaker impedances matched? If the other • Are both level controls set for Mackie products is not in the amplifier. • Is there a cable-TV audio feed in your system? Non-warranty repair for normal operation. If...8226; Can the amp breathe? It needs plenty of the speaker cable connections. You may have blown. Do not block the ventilation holes. Owner's Manual Partial Sound (frequency band missing) Noise/Hum • Incorrect EQ settings in your area. • Make sure the OL LEDs are not lighting ...
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... the impedances of speakers. The total impedance (ZT) is the average (or nominal) impedance across the speaker's frequency range. Owner's Manual The recommended conductor gauges are two basic ways of series and parallel links to the amp's negative output. Longer Lengths For cable lengths over... the recommended conductor gauge is greater than overloading one speaker opens in the specification section of the missing manual. In this mode, do with frequency. Owner's Manual 15 The Metric WG is equal to any external device which is also easy, as long as both...
... the impedances of speakers. The total impedance (ZT) is the average (or nominal) impedance across the speaker's frequency range. Owner's Manual The recommended conductor gauges are two basic ways of series and parallel links to the amp's negative output. Longer Lengths For cable lengths over... the recommended conductor gauge is greater than overloading one speaker opens in the specification section of the missing manual. In this mode, do with frequency. Owner's Manual 15 The Metric WG is equal to any external device which is also easy, as long as both...
Owners Manual
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... OUT 1+ 1- 2- + - 2+ CHANNEL 2 SPEAKER + OUT - HVDC+ LVDC+ TEMP SENSOR (ON HEATSINK) FAN VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL VDC+ LVDC- HVDC- VDC+ METER DISPLAY FAN FAN VDC- 17 Owner's Manual INPUT 1 BALANCED LINE INPUT (XLR-F) INPUT 1 BALANCED LINE INPUT (TRS) INPUT 2 BALANCED LINE INPUT (XLR-F) INPUT 2 BALANCED LINE INPUT (TRS) POWER SWITCH ON OFF SUBSONIC...
... OUT 1+ 1- 2- + - 2+ CHANNEL 2 SPEAKER + OUT - HVDC+ LVDC+ TEMP SENSOR (ON HEATSINK) FAN VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL VDC+ LVDC- HVDC- VDC+ METER DISPLAY FAN FAN VDC- 17 Owner's Manual INPUT 1 BALANCED LINE INPUT (XLR-F) INPUT 1 BALANCED LINE INPUT (TRS) INPUT 2 BALANCED LINE INPUT (XLR-F) INPUT 2 BALANCED LINE INPUT (TRS) POWER SWITCH ON OFF SUBSONIC...
Owners Manual
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... Warranty, together with your sales receipt in your "). For products purchased outside the U.S. Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your amplifier? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find contact information for this Product Warranty will not extend to products ...purchased in a written instrument signed by calling LOUD technical support at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any of the provisions of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday through...
... Warranty, together with your sales receipt in your "). For products purchased outside the U.S. Owner's Manual Mackie Limited Warranty Please keep your amplifier? • Visit www.mackie.com and click Support to find contact information for this Product Warranty will not extend to products ...purchased in a written instrument signed by calling LOUD technical support at www.mackie.com/warranty constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any of the provisions of our splendid technical support chaps (Monday through...