Introduction; How To Use This Manual; Things To Remember; Getting Started - Mackie Personal PA Owner's Manual

Introduction

FreePlay is the ultimate all-in-one stereo PA
™
solution. With a portable, battery-powerable design,
FreePlay delivers powerful, full-range sound anytime,
anywhere.
FreePlay features Bluetooth
streaming from any mobile device that can be mixed
with vocal mics, guitars and more.
Plus, with the FreePlay Connect
freedom to control everything from levels and EQ to
sound-enhancing tools like a feedback destroyer for
amazing sound in any situation.
From the stage to the boardroom to the backyard,
FreePlay delivers powerful, rich sound that inspires.
Be you and be heard with FreePlay.

How to Use This Manual:

After this introduction, a getting started guide will
help you get things set up fast. The hookup diagrams
show some typical setups, while the remaining sections
provide details of FreePlay.
This icon marks information that is critically
important or unique to FreePlay. For your own
good, read and remember them.
This icon leads you to in-depth explanations
of features and practical tips. They usually
have some valuable nuggets of information.
This icon draws attention to certain
features and functions relating to the usage
of FreePlay.

Things to Remember:

• Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods.
Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for
information on hearing protection.
• Save the shipping box and packing materials!
You may need them someday. Besides, the cats
will love playing in them and jumping out at you
unexpectedly. Remember to pretend like you are
surprised!
• Save your sales receipt in a safe place.
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FreePlay Personal PA
technology for music
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app, you get mobile
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Getting Started

The following steps will help you set up FreePlay
quickly.
These startup instructions are intended for
the hardware only. Once proven that FreePlay
performs as desired, then pair it with a smart
phone and control it via the FreePlay Connect
app (as detailed on page 8).
1. Make all initial connections with the power switch
OFF.
2. Plug signal sources into FreePlay, such as:
• Microphones plugged into the mic inputs.
• Instrument level sources, such as acoustic
guitars w/ active pickups into the instrument
inputs
• Line-level sources such as keyboards, drum
machines, or MP3 players plugged into the
line-level inputs.
• Smartphone paired and connected via
Bluetooth.
3. Connect the power adapter connector of the
Power Block to FreePlay. Push the line cord securely
into the Power Block and plug the other end into a
grounded AC outlet.
4. Turn FreePlay on.
5. Be sure that the volume of the input is the same
as it would be during normal use by selecting the
input channel on the rear panel and turning the
encoder to the right.
6. Slowly bring up the main output level to a
comfortable listening level by selecting the main
output on the rear panel and slowly turning the
encoder to the right.
7. Read the rest of this manual and the FreePlay
Connect app manual for more details!