Freeplay Connect App; Freeplay: Rear Panel Features; Power Connector; Power Switch - Mackie Personal PA Owner's Manual

FreePlay: Rear Panel Features

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FreePlay Connect App

FreePlay is designed to be used in conjunction with
the FreePlay Connect App for iPhone and iPod touch.
With it, all of the hardware features listed here – and
more! – may be controlled remotely via Bluetooth con-
nection. The only thing the FreePlay Connect App can't
do is turn the unit on and off or pair a Bluetooth device.
More information about the FreePlay Connect App
may be found by visiting the FreePlay Connect App
Reference Guide.

1. Power Connector

FreePlay has a universal external power supply that
accepts any AC voltage ranging from 100 VAC to 240
VAC. No need for voltage select switches. It will work
virtually anywhere in the world. That's why we call it
a "Planet Earth" power supply! It is less susceptible to
voltage sags or spikes compared to conventional power
supplies, and provides greater electromagnetic isolation
and better protection against AC line noise.
An external 20V DC power supply [aka The Power
Block] and a line cord are included with the mixer.
A barrel connector resides at the end of the cord
attached to The Power Block. Attach it to the power
connector on the FreePlay. Connect the female end
of the line cord to The Power Block and plug the
male end into a live grounded AC outlet. An LED
on The Power Block will illuminate green to indicate
success (whether FreePlay is powered on or not).
Warning: Disconnecting the plug's ground
pin is dangerous. Don't do it! In fact, it's a
bad idea to remove anything from (or add
anything to) The Power Block or line cord.
Again, don't do it!
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FreePlay also works with standard alkaline D
Cell batteries, or our own custom Lithium-Ion
battery accessory, which can be purchased
through any authorized dealer. More informa-
tion about the Lithium-Ion battery accessory
may be found by visiting the Lithium-Ion
MAIN
battery accessory Installation Instructions.

2. Power Switch

Press the top of this rocker switch inwards to turn
FreePlay on and press the bottom of this rocker switch
inwards to turn FreePlay off.

3. XLR and 1/4" Combo Inputs

FX
Both input channels may accept a balanced mic
or line-level signal using an XLR connector. They are
wired as follows, according to standards specified by
the AES (Audio Engineering Society).
XLR Balanced Wiring:
Pin 1 = Shield (ground)
Pin 2 = Positive (+ or hot)
Pin 3 = Negative (– or cold)
In addition to accepting balanced mic or line-level
signals using an XLR connector, both channels may
also accept 1/4" line-level signals driven by balanced
or unbalanced sources.
Additionally, both channels may accept Hi-Z sources
(such as guitars) via the 1/4" input without the need
for a separate DI box.
To connect balanced lines to these inputs, use
a 1/4" Tip-Ring-Sleeve (TRS) plug. "TRS" stands for
Tip-Ring-Sleeve, the three connection points available
on a stereo 1/4" or balanced phone jack or plug. TRS
jacks and plugs are used for balanced signals and are
wired as follows:
1/4" TRS Balanced Mono Wiring:
Sleeve = Shield
Tip = Hot (+)
Ring = Cold (–)
RING
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SHIELD
HOT
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3
COLD
SHIELD
1
3 COLD
2
HOT
SLEEVE SLEEVE RING TIP
TIP
RING
TIP
SLEEVE
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