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Mackie FRS-1700 Owner's Manual

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FRS
2800
FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER
1
2
OL
OL
-3
-3
-6
-6
-9
-9
-20
-20
MAX
MAX
O O
SIG
SIG
O O
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FRS
2800
FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER
POWER CONSUMPTION
2000 W
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
AVIS:
N'OUVREZ PAS LA COUVERTURE. N'EXPOSEZ PAS
CET ÉQUIPEMENT À LA PLUIE OU À L'HUMIDITÉ.
FRS Series
Two Channel Power Amplifiers
FRS•1700 and FRS•2800
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
CHANNEL 2
BRIDGED
CHANNEL 1
SPEAKER OUTPUTS
Use only class 3 wiring
PIN
PIN
PIN
CH 2
1+
BRIDGED
1+
CH 1
1+
1
2+
1
PIN
2+
1+
CH 2
CH 1
2
1
INPUT
FILTER
SUBSONIC @ 30Hz
CLIP LIMIT
AMP MODE
MONO
STEREO
BRIDGE
THRU
THRU

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  • Page 1 FRS Series Two Channel Power Amplifiers FRS•1700 and FRS•2800 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L • 2800 FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER INPUT • 2800 FAST RECOVERY POWER AMPLIFIER CHANNEL 2 BRIDGED CHANNEL 1 FILTER SUBSONIC @ 30Hz POWER CONSUMPTION...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 15. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no object filled with liquids, such as vases or beer glasses, shall be placed 2. Keep these instructions. on the apparatus. 3.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 21. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government’s IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......

  • Page 4: Introduction

    • Fast Recovery circuitry for clean, ™ undistorted sound Congratulations on the purchase of your new Mackie power amplifier. Please read these instructions to get • Ultra-lightweight switching power supply for the maximum performance from your amplifier, and to maximum efficiency and minimal heat make the technical writer feel loved.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started • The binding post connectors are wired as The following steps will help you set up the follows: amplifier and get the levels just right. Red = hot (+ speaker terminal) Settings: Black = cold (– speaker terminal) •...

  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    CH 2 CH 1 In STEREO mode, AMP MODE SWITCH both gain controls STEREO are used to achieve a nice balance Passive Speakers (Mackie C300z) Dual mono OPTIONAL CONNECTION USING BINDING POSTS From Mixing Console Speakers Mono Out CHANNEL 2 BRIDGED...
  • Page 7 2– 2– From "Thru" To Second CH.2 COLD Speaker Input Output Crossover Cable Passive Speaker (Pin 2+ to Pin 1+ Mackie C300z Pin 2– to Pin 1–) Channel 1 Channel 2 COLD 1– 1– TO SECOND From "Thru" SPEAKER INPUT Output 2–...

  • Page 8: Front Panel Features

    Front Panel Features 1. Power 4. Level Controls These two knobs control the levels of channels 1 Use this rocker-style switch to turn the unit on or off. This connects / disconnects the AC power to the AC and 2. The knobs are detented to make it easy to set power transformer.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Features

    Rear Panel Features In bridged-mono mode, do not use a speaker 5. Power Cord Socket impedance less than 4 ohms. Be careful as both speaker wires are live. Do not This is where you connect the detachable power cord connect the speaker wires to any external device included with your amplifier.

  • Page 10: Amp Mode

    10. Amp Mode the output voltage no longer linearly follows the input voltage. As the amplifier output voltage increases, it will eventually run into the internal DC power supplies and This switch determines the input signal routing start to flatten out. The flat tops represent a DC voltage within the amplifier.

  • Page 11: General Precautions

    General Precautions If the amplifier should overheat, a thermal switch AC Power Requirements turns off the power amplifier, allowing the heatsink to cool down. Once the amplifier has cooled to a safe The amplifier's power cord should be plugged into an operating temperature, the thermal switch resets and AC outlet properly configured with the voltage required reactivates the amplifier.

  • Page 12: Appendix A: Service Information

    Appendix A: Service Information • Is the signal source turned up? Make sure If you think your Mackie product has a problem, the signal level from the mixing console (or please check out the following troubleshooting tips and whatever device immediately precedes the do your best to confirm the problem.

  • Page 13: Repair

    To locate your nearest service center, visit loudspeaker processor, the amp, or the www.mackie.com, click “Support” and select line-level cabling. “Locate a Service Center.” Service for Mackie Poor Bass response products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors.

  • Page 14: Appendix B: Connections, Math And Stuff

    Appendix B: Connections, math and stuff 1/4" TS Phone Plugs and Jacks Use a high-quality 3-conductor shielded cable to connect the signal between the signal source (mixing “TS” stands for Tip-Sleeve, the two connections console, equalizer, etc.) and the balanced inputs to available on a mono 1/4"...

  • Page 15: Longer Lengths

    Parallel The recommended conductor gauges are listed for AWG (American Wire Gauge) and Metric WG (Metric Wire Gauge). Note that smaller AWG numbers = larger “Parallel” means that the positive amp output con- conductors and smaller Metric WG numbers = smaller nects to the positive terminals of all the speakers, conductors.

  • Page 16: Appendix C: Technical Info

    Maximum Input Level at any time without notice. 9.75 Vrms (+22 dBu) “Mackie,” and the “Running Man” are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned Turn On Delay are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective 2.5 seconds...

  • Page 17: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Dimensions

    Dimensions 17.1 in / 434 mm FRS•1700 WEIGHT 21.5 lbs. (9.7 kg) FRS•2800 WEIGHT 22 lbs. (10 kg) 1.5 in / 38 mm 19.0 in / 483 mm 14.7 in / 373 mm 1.5 in / 38 mm FRS Series Amplifiers...

  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    The Product Warranty will not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the product (hereinafter, “Customer,” “you” or “your”). For products purchased outside the U.S. or Canada, please visit www.mackie.com/warranty to find contact information for your local distributor, and information on any warranty coverage provided by the distributor in your local market.
  • Page 20 16220 Wood-Red Road NE Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA Phone: 425.487.4333 Toll-free: 800.898.3211 Fax: 425.487.4337 www.mackie.com...

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