Owner's Manual
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... COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PATENTS PENDING STANDARD SETTINGS SUBSONIC FILTER FILTER BYPASS FILTER SELECT LFE GAIN ( 5.1) LFE GAIN INPUT SENSITIVITY NORMAL POL ARIT Y SUB SAT 80Hz CROSSOVER CONTROLS THX PM3 SETTINGS SUBSONIC FILTER FILTER BYPASS FILTER SELECT LFE GAIN (N/A) INPUT SENSITIVITY NORMAL POL ARIT Y SUB SAT 80Hz CROSSOVER CONTROLS ON POWER 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 575 WATTS CAUTION HEATSINK SURFACE HOT AVOID CONTACT "MACKIE", "FR SERIES...
... COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PATENTS PENDING STANDARD SETTINGS SUBSONIC FILTER FILTER BYPASS FILTER SELECT LFE GAIN ( 5.1) LFE GAIN INPUT SENSITIVITY NORMAL POL ARIT Y SUB SAT 80Hz CROSSOVER CONTROLS THX PM3 SETTINGS SUBSONIC FILTER FILTER BYPASS FILTER SELECT LFE GAIN (N/A) INPUT SENSITIVITY NORMAL POL ARIT Y SUB SAT 80Hz CROSSOVER CONTROLS ON POWER 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 575 WATTS CAUTION HEATSINK SURFACE HOT AVOID CONTACT "MACKIE", "FR SERIES...
Owner's Manual
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... other servicing should be read before this Mackie product is applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of the type described in the literature accompanying the appliance. Heat - Power Sources - Care should be connected to service this polarized plug with its chassis damaged. 13. The power-supply cord or the plug has...
... other servicing should be read before this Mackie product is applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of the type described in the literature accompanying the appliance. Heat - Power Sources - Care should be connected to service this polarized plug with its chassis damaged. 13. The power-supply cord or the plug has...
Owner's Manual
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... woofer and a 12-inch passive radiator in this amplification system in order to achieve a seamless integration between the amplifier output and the low-frequency driver is variable so that all the complex interconnected components in the ear canals or over the ears must be programmed to match the frequencies the main speakers are many benefits to integrating an active crossover, power amplifier, and drivers...
... woofer and a 12-inch passive radiator in this amplification system in order to achieve a seamless integration between the amplifier output and the low-frequency driver is variable so that all the complex interconnected components in the ear canals or over the ears must be programmed to match the frequencies the main speakers are many benefits to integrating an active crossover, power amplifier, and drivers...
Owner's Manual
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... OUTPUTS 9 CROSSOVER 9 MASTER OUT/SLAVE IN 10 SUBWOOFER BYPASS FOOTSWITCH .. 10 REMOTE INDICATOR 10 POWER 11 MAINS INPUT 11 HOOKUP DIAGRAM 11 PROTECTION CIRCUITS 12 CONNECTIONS 12 SERVICE INFO 13 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 15 COLOPHON 18 HRS120 LIMITED WARRANTY 19 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the inputs of the HRS120. Enjoy the authoritative, commanding lows of the amplifiers powering the left and right line-level signal from accidentally connecting a hot signal source to hook up the INPUT...
... OUTPUTS 9 CROSSOVER 9 MASTER OUT/SLAVE IN 10 SUBWOOFER BYPASS FOOTSWITCH .. 10 REMOTE INDICATOR 10 POWER 11 MAINS INPUT 11 HOOKUP DIAGRAM 11 PROTECTION CIRCUITS 12 CONNECTIONS 12 SERVICE INFO 13 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 15 COLOPHON 18 HRS120 LIMITED WARRANTY 19 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the inputs of the HRS120. Enjoy the authoritative, commanding lows of the amplifiers powering the left and right line-level signal from accidentally connecting a hot signal source to hook up the INPUT...
Owner's Manual
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... CIRCUIT 1A REMOTE INDICATOR CIRCUIT CLOSED WHEN SUB BYPASSED *TO INSURE PRODUCT SAFETY, POWER SUPPLIES MEETING CLASS-2 INSULATION REQUIREMENTS SHOULD ONLY BE USED WITH THIS CONNECTOR THX PM3 SETTINGS SUBSONIC FILTER FILTER BYPASS FILTER SELECT LFE GAIN (N/A) INPUT SENSITIVITY NORMAL POL ARIT Y SUB SAT 80Hz CROSSOVER CONTROLS ON POWER 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 575 WATTS CAUTION HEATSINK SURFACE HOT AVOID CONTACT "MACKIE", "FR SERIES...
... CIRCUIT 1A REMOTE INDICATOR CIRCUIT CLOSED WHEN SUB BYPASSED *TO INSURE PRODUCT SAFETY, POWER SUPPLIES MEETING CLASS-2 INSULATION REQUIREMENTS SHOULD ONLY BE USED WITH THIS CONNECTOR THX PM3 SETTINGS SUBSONIC FILTER FILTER BYPASS FILTER SELECT LFE GAIN (N/A) INPUT SENSITIVITY NORMAL POL ARIT Y SUB SAT 80Hz CROSSOVER CONTROLS ON POWER 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 575 WATTS CAUTION HEATSINK SURFACE HOT AVOID CONTACT "MACKIE", "FR SERIES...
Owner's Manual
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... play steady-state tones or pink noise while a partner moves the subwoofer (perhaps on the power amplifier to use two subwoofers and place one with the direct sound. This is , "standard" rooms, i.e. Another benefit of a demand on a small wheeled cart), to make it is coming from the same plane. Experiment with the right speaker. Consider the following: Room acoustics and bass...
... play steady-state tones or pink noise while a partner moves the subwoofer (perhaps on the power amplifier to use two subwoofers and place one with the direct sound. This is , "standard" rooms, i.e. Another benefit of a demand on a small wheeled cart), to make it is coming from the same plane. Experiment with the right speaker. Consider the following: Room acoustics and bass...
Owner's Manual
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...-time analyzer (RTA), play pink noise over the system and use the EQ to smooth out any upstream equipment from a TV, computer monitor, or any other powered speakers in the system) to maintain THX standards, can affect how the low frequencies sound in and out. Simply put the subwoofer there and it . Polarity The setting of magnetic media (video and audio recording tapes, computer...
...-time analyzer (RTA), play pink noise over the system and use the EQ to smooth out any upstream equipment from a TV, computer monitor, or any other powered speakers in the system) to maintain THX standards, can affect how the low frequencies sound in and out. Simply put the subwoofer there and it . Polarity The setting of magnetic media (video and audio recording tapes, computer...
Owner's Manual
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... applications, the rear panel switches and controls should be set to its input, the HRS120 comes to life and the POWER LED lights again. This allows you connect your signal inputs and outputs to the subwoofer, and make adjustments to the crossover, filters, and input sensitivity. ful for sur- POWER LED The POWER LED lights when the power switch is turned on and the subwoofer is dedicated to useful low frequencies. This eliminates unwanted low-frequency energy so that...
... applications, the rear panel switches and controls should be set to its input, the HRS120 comes to life and the POWER LED lights again. This allows you connect your signal inputs and outputs to the subwoofer, and make adjustments to the crossover, filters, and input sensitivity. ful for sur- POWER LED The POWER LED lights when the power switch is turned on and the subwoofer is dedicated to useful low frequencies. This eliminates unwanted low-frequency energy so that...
Owner's Manual
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... switch reverses the polarity of the main speakers (if they are wired as follows (per the AES/IEC standard): XLR RCA Hot (+) Pin 2 Tip Cold (-) Pin 3 - There is no effect on the signal at the left and right high-pass outputs. Connect the full-range line-level signal from the crossover goes to the internal power amplifier in . Connect these output jacks. The crossover frequency can be adjusted...
... switch reverses the polarity of the main speakers (if they are wired as follows (per the AES/IEC standard): XLR RCA Hot (+) Pin 2 Tip Cold (-) Pin 3 - There is no effect on the signal at the left and right high-pass outputs. Connect the full-range line-level signal from the crossover goes to the internal power amplifier in . Connect these output jacks. The crossover frequency can be adjusted...
Owner's Manual
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... speakers. It accepts a maximum of current may blow the internal 1A fuse. This can be used as an input, the MASTER OUT has no signal present. MASTER OUT/SLAVE IN Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA female connectors are connected to protect the REMOTE INDICATOR circuit. SUB ON, L/R BASS MANAGED CLOSED - POLARITY and INPUT SENSITIVITY. POLARITY & INPUT SENSITIVITY ACTIVE PROCESSED SIGNAL SUBWOOFER BYPASS FOOT SWITCH REMOTE INDICATOR OPEN - SUB DEFEAT, L/R FULL RANGE...
... speakers. It accepts a maximum of current may blow the internal 1A fuse. This can be used as an input, the MASTER OUT has no signal present. MASTER OUT/SLAVE IN Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA female connectors are connected to protect the REMOTE INDICATOR circuit. SUB ON, L/R BASS MANAGED CLOSED - POLARITY and INPUT SENSITIVITY. POLARITY & INPUT SENSITIVITY ACTIVE PROCESSED SIGNAL SUBWOOFER BYPASS FOOT SWITCH REMOTE INDICATOR OPEN - SUB DEFEAT, L/R FULL RANGE...
Owner's Manual
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... Optional 2nd HRS120 Slave Input 11 AVIS: RISCQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE - NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The auto on and off . HOOKUP DIAGRAM Left Main/Satellite Powered Speaker Right Main/Satellite Powered Speaker Surround Sound Preamplifier OR Mixing Console (1604-VLZ PRO shown) From Mixer or Preamplifier Left and Right Outputs INPUT/OUTPUT POWER SUBSONIC FILTER FILTER BYPASS FILTER SELECT LFE GAIN INPUT SENSITIVITY OFF NORMAL IN SUB SAT 80Hz SUB BYPASSED FLAT...
... Optional 2nd HRS120 Slave Input 11 AVIS: RISCQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE - NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The auto on and off . HOOKUP DIAGRAM Left Main/Satellite Powered Speaker Right Main/Satellite Powered Speaker Surround Sound Preamplifier OR Mixing Console (1604-VLZ PRO shown) From Mixer or Preamplifier Left and Right Outputs INPUT/OUTPUT POWER SUBSONIC FILTER FILTER BYPASS FILTER SELECT LFE GAIN INPUT SENSITIVITY OFF NORMAL IN SUB SAT 80Hz SUB BYPASSED FLAT...
Owner's Manual
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... to connect a speaker output directly to guard against clipping and overloading the amplifier. You can build your Mackie dealer. • In certain home theater applications, it may be able to help you find one, or you can , however, insert a speaker-level to line-level signal attenuator between the receiver's speaker output and the HRS120's input. Wall warts and line lumps are common sources for some reason the heatsink or power...
... to connect a speaker output directly to guard against clipping and overloading the amplifier. You can build your Mackie dealer. • In certain home theater applications, it may be able to help you find one, or you can , however, insert a speaker-level to line-level signal attenuator between the receiver's speaker output and the HRS120's input. Wall warts and line lumps are common sources for some reason the heatsink or power...
Owner's Manual
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... buzz. • If connecting an unbalanced output to the HRS120 balanced input, make sure the signal level for proper grounding of the cable. • Make sure the signal cable is high enough to both pins 1 and 3 on the rear panel illuminated? If so, refer to the signal source with a room mode where the low frequencies either become exaggerated or nulled. Make sure the signal level from a home theater preamplier, make sure...
... buzz. • If connecting an unbalanced output to the HRS120 balanced input, make sure the signal level for proper grounding of the cable. • Make sure the signal cable is high enough to both pins 1 and 3 on the rear panel illuminated? If so, refer to the signal source with a room mode where the low frequencies either become exaggerated or nulled. Make sure the signal level from a home theater preamplier, make sure...
Owner's Manual
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... top of the HRS120 is repaired, we can obtain service at 1-800-258-6883, 7 am to 5 pm PST, to explain the problem and request an RA (Return Authorization) number. Ask Tech Support for current turnaround times when you call for your HRS120 needs service, follow these instructions: 1. Set aside the power cord, owner's manual, or anything else that occurs due to non-factory packaging. 5. This is...
... top of the HRS120 is repaired, we can obtain service at 1-800-258-6883, 7 am to 5 pm PST, to explain the problem and request an RA (Return Authorization) number. Ask Tech Support for current turnaround times when you call for your HRS120 needs service, follow these instructions: 1. Set aside the power cord, owner's manual, or anything else that occurs due to non-factory packaging. 5. This is...
Owner's Manual
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...-RANGE SIGNAL FROM INPUTS AT LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUTS SUBWOOFER MUTED REMOTE INDICATOR SWITCH CLOSED MACKIE DESIGNS HRS120 THX BLOCK DIAGRAM (#110501DF) +5V SUB BYPASSED 2 1 LEFT/MONO 3 LINE OUTPUT POLARITY 0º (THX) INPUT SENSITIVITY (CW = THX) 180º COMPRESSOR POWER SUPPLY TRACKING/ PEAK POWER LIMITER FAST ATTACK/SLOW RELEASE 2 1 RIGHT 3 LINE OUTPUT POWER AMPLIFIER +70V +60V SUBWOOFER OUT IN ACE-BASS EQ -60V -70V SENSE RESISTOR 2 1 MASTER 3 OUTPUT FUSE SUBWOOFER BYPASS REMOTE INDICATOR CLOSED WHEN SUBWOOFER...
...-RANGE SIGNAL FROM INPUTS AT LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUTS SUBWOOFER MUTED REMOTE INDICATOR SWITCH CLOSED MACKIE DESIGNS HRS120 THX BLOCK DIAGRAM (#110501DF) +5V SUB BYPASSED 2 1 LEFT/MONO 3 LINE OUTPUT POLARITY 0º (THX) INPUT SENSITIVITY (CW = THX) 180º COMPRESSOR POWER SUPPLY TRACKING/ PEAK POWER LIMITER FAST ATTACK/SLOW RELEASE 2 1 RIGHT 3 LINE OUTPUT POWER AMPLIFIER +70V +60V SUBWOOFER OUT IN ACE-BASS EQ -60V -70V SENSE RESISTOR 2 1 MASTER 3 OUTPUT FUSE SUBWOOFER BYPASS REMOTE INDICATOR CLOSED WHEN SUBWOOFER...
Owner's Manual
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... @ 15 Hz, 3rd-order Butterworth High-Pass filter Input Protection: RFI and level protected Driver Protection: Power supply tracking peak limiter Thermal Protection: Heatsink and Power Transformer temperature, auto reset 21.3 in/541 mm 18.8 in/478 mm 18.0 in/457 mm Amplifier Section Rated power output (1% THD @ 100 Hz): 400 watts rms into rated 8Ω load Burst power output (100 Hz sine with 10% duty cycle...
... @ 15 Hz, 3rd-order Butterworth High-Pass filter Input Protection: RFI and level protected Driver Protection: Power supply tracking peak limiter Thermal Protection: Heatsink and Power Transformer temperature, auto reset 21.3 in/541 mm 18.8 in/478 mm 18.0 in/457 mm Amplifier Section Rated power output (1% THD @ 100 Hz): 400 watts rms into rated 8Ω load Burst power output (100 Hz sine with 10% duty cycle...
Owner's Manual
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Graphs +10 +8 +6 +4 +2 -0 -2 -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 dBr -16 -18 -20 -22 -24 -26 -28 -30 -32 -34 -36 -38 -40 10 20 HRS120 Crossover Filter Response 50 100 200 500 1k 2k Hz 55Hz 80Hz 110Hz 5k 10k 20k +10 +8 +6 +4 +2 -0 -2 -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 dBr -16 -18 -20 -22 -24 -... 1k 2k Hz 5k 10k 20k +10 +8 +6 +4 +2 -0 -2 -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 dBr -16 -18 -20 -22 -24 -26 -28 -30 -32 -34 -36 -38 -40 10 HRS120 Free-Field Frequency Response (THX pm3 setting) 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Hz 200 300 400 500 17
Graphs +10 +8 +6 +4 +2 -0 -2 -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 dBr -16 -18 -20 -22 -24 -26 -28 -30 -32 -34 -36 -38 -40 10 20 HRS120 Crossover Filter Response 50 100 200 500 1k 2k Hz 55Hz 80Hz 110Hz 5k 10k 20k +10 +8 +6 +4 +2 -0 -2 -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 dBr -16 -18 -20 -22 -24 -... 1k 2k Hz 5k 10k 20k +10 +8 +6 +4 +2 -0 -2 -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 dBr -16 -18 -20 -22 -24 -26 -28 -30 -32 -34 -36 -38 -40 10 HRS120 Free-Field Frequency Response (THX pm3 setting) 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Hz 200 300 400 500 17
Owner's Manual
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... a Power Macintosh® G4 with Mac OS 9.1 installed. A wind-driven open window provided much-needed relief as the production deadline approached. The following tools: Initially written in Microsoft® Word 98 for backup and transfer of the work was done on input from a number of Mackie Designs Inc.: The Mackie logo, HR Series, and the Running Man. Used...
... a Power Macintosh® G4 with Mac OS 9.1 installed. A wind-driven open window provided much-needed relief as the production deadline approached. The following tools: Initially written in Microsoft® Word 98 for backup and transfer of the work was done on input from a number of Mackie Designs Inc.: The Mackie logo, HR Series, and the Running Man. Used...
Owner's Manual
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... problem, a copy of the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to function properly during the applicable warranty period, Mackie, at our option, charge for a period of Mackie Designs or to exterior appearance. Unauthorized service, repairs, or modification will not void the 3-year warranty. To obtain factory service: 1. Do not use refurbished parts for repair or replacement of any warranty for repair or replacement...
... problem, a copy of the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to function properly during the applicable warranty period, Mackie, at our option, charge for a period of Mackie Designs or to exterior appearance. Unauthorized service, repairs, or modification will not void the 3-year warranty. To obtain factory service: 1. Do not use refurbished parts for repair or replacement of any warranty for repair or replacement...
Owner's Manual
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Mackie Designs Inc. 16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98071 • USA US 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
Mackie Designs Inc. 16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98071 • USA US 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