Mackie CR-X Series Owner's Manual

Mackie CR-X Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions.   19. This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker-style AC mains power switch. This switch is located on the rear panel and should remain readily accessible to the user. 2. Keep these instructions. 20.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Features Important Safety Instructions ....2 Signature CR Series Sound • Professional studio-quality sound Contents ............3 • Perfect upgrade for your desktop speakers Features ............3 • Great for home studios, content creators, Introduction ..........4 gaming, listening to your favorite tunes, Getting Started ..........4 and more Hookup Diagrams ........5...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Getting Started CR-X Series Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors We realize that you can’t wait to hook up offer studio-quality sound with cosmetics that your CR-X Multimedia Monitors and try them out. compliment any desk whether you’re making music, Nevertheless, please take the time to read this page creating content, or just relaxing to your favorite tunes.
  • Page 5: Hookup Diagrams

    In this example, simply connect the (included) cable from the computer’s 1/8" output jack to the L/R RCA inputs of the powered CR-X Series Multimedia Monitor. If you prefer to use 1/4" inputs or 1/8" stereo input instead of RCA inputs, those options are available, too.
  • Page 6 In this example, a pair of 1/4" cables is connected from the audio interface’s output jacks to the 1/4" inputs on the rear panel of the powered CR-X Series Multimedia Monitor. As seen here, we’re partial to Mackie’s Onyx Artist 1•2 2x2 USB Audio Interface! Next we’ll want to connect the passive speaker.
  • Page 7: Cr-X: Rear Panel Features

    CR-X: Rear Panel Features 3. Signal Inputs Connect the line-level signal from a computer, mixer, or other signal source to one pair of these input jacks. There are two types of input connectors to choose from: 1/4" line-level signals driven by balanced or unbalanced sources or RCA line-level signals driven by unbalanced sources.
  • Page 8: Powered Speaker Position Switch

    9. Volume Knob the rear of the woofer cone to extend the low-frequency CR-X Series multimedia monitors expect a line-level response of the speaker. The size of the port is carefully signal at its input. Use this control to adjust the...
  • Page 9: Input Signal Wiring

    NOTE: In certain home theater applications, it may be necessary to connect the speaker outputs from a stereo receiver to the inputs of the CR-X Series multimedia monitors if the receiver doesn’t have preamp outputs or other line-level output connections.
  • Page 10: Appendix A: Service Information

    • Is the power LED on the front panel illuminated? • If connecting an unbalanced output to the CR-X Series If not, make sure the AC outlet is live. If so, refer reference monitor’s balanced input, make sure to “No sound”...
  • Page 11 To locate the nearest service center, visit • Whenever possible, plug all the audio www.mackie.com/support/service-locator. Service equipment’s line cords into outlets which share for CR-X Multimedia Monitors living outside the United a common ground. The distance between States may be obtained through local dealers or distributors.
  • Page 12: Appendix B: Technical Information

    Appendix B: Technical Information CR-X Series Specifications Acoustic Performance Construction Features Frequency Response (–10 dB) 70 Hz – 20 kHz [CR3-X] Basic Design Rectangular 60 Hz – 20 kHz [CR4-X] Enclosure Construction Solid MDF 50 Hz – 20 kHz [CR5-X]...
  • Page 13: Cr-X Dimensions

    CR3-X Dimensions DIMENSIONS 5.5 in / 40 mm 7. in / 80 mm WEIGHT (per pair) 7.8 lb 3.5 kg 8. in 206 mm CR4-X Dimensions DIMENSIONS 8.3 in / 2 0 mm 6. in / 55 mm WEIGHT (per pair) 0.
  • Page 14: Cr-X Block Diagram

    CR-X Multimedia Monitors Block Diagram CR-X Multimedia Monitors...
  • Page 15: Limited Warranty

    For full terms and conditions, as well as the specific duration of the Warranty for this product, please visit www.mackie.com. The Product Warranty, together with your invoice or receipt, and the terms and conditions located at www.mackie.com constitutes the entire agreement, and supersedes any and all prior agreements between LOUD and Customer related to the subject matter hereof.
  • Page 16 19820 North Creek Parkway #201 Bothell, WA 98011 • USA Phone: 425.487.4333 Toll-free: 800.898.3211 Fax: 425.487.4337 www.mackie.com...

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