Mackie FRS1700 Owner's Manual

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Manual is about: Two channel power amplifiers

Summary of FRS1700

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    O w n e r ’ s m a n u a l two channel power amplifiers '34tboe'34t frs series max o o 1 2 o o max frs u 2800 fast recovery power amplifier ol -3 -6 -9 -20 sig ol -3 -6 -9 -20 sig amp mode channel 2 channel 1 bridged bridged power consumption 2000 w ch 1 ch 1 ch 2 ch 2 clip limit thru thru filter sub...

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    2 frs series amplifiers frs series amplifiers important safety instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Ins...

  • Page 3: Contents

    3 owner’s manual owner’ s manual contents important safety instructions ........................ 2 introduction ...................................................... 4 getting started ................................................... 5 hookup diagrams.................................................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    4 frs series amplifiers frs series amplifiers introduction congratulations on the purchase of your new mackie power amplifier. Please read these instructions to get the maximum performance from your amplifier, and to make the technical writer feel loved. The frs series amplifiers are designed for co...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    5 owner’s manual owner’ s manual getting started the following steps will help you set up the amplifier and get the levels just right. Settings: 1. Be sure the amplifier’s power switch is off. 2. Turn down both level controls. 3. On the rear panel, set the subsonic filter switch off and the clip lim...

  • Page 6: Hookup Diagrams

    6 frs series amplifiers frs series amplifiers hookup diagrams stereo, dual mono, and bridged mono dual mono bridged mono ol -3 -6 -9 -20 sig ol -3 -6 -9 -20 sig 2 o o max max o o 1 amp mode channel 2 channel 1 bridged bridged ch 1 ch 2 clip limit filter subsonic @ 30hz pin 1+ 1 pin 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 pin 2+...

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    7 owner’s manual owner’ s manual daisy chaining and a special case daisy-chaining two stereo amplifiers amp mode channel 2 channel 1 bridged bridged ch 1 ch 2 clip limit filter subsonic @ 30hz pin 1+ 1 pin 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 pin 2+ 2 pin 1+ 1 speaker outputs use only class 3 wiring power consumption 2000 w ...

  • Page 8: Front Panel Features

    8 frs series amplifiers frs series amplifiers ol -3 -6 -9 -20 sig ol -3 -6 -9 -20 sig 2 o o max max o o 1 frs u 2800 fast recovery power amplifier front panel features 1. Power use this rocker-style switch to turn the unit on or off. This connects / disconnects the ac power to the ac power transform...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Features

    9 owner’s manual owner’ s manual amp mode channel 2 channel 1 bridged bridged ch 1 ch 2 clip limit filter subsonic @ 30hz pin 1+ 1 pin 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 pin 2+ 2 pin 1+ 1 speaker outputs use only class 3 wiring power consumption 2000 w this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subjec...

  • Page 10: 10. Amp Mode

    10 frs series amplifiers frs series amplifiers amp mode channel 2 channel 1 bridged bridged ch 1 ch 2 clip limit filter subsonic @ 30hz pin 1+ 1 pin 1+ 2+ 1+ 1 pin 2+ 2 pin 1+ 1 speaker outputs use only class 3 wiring power consumption 2000 w this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Opera...

  • Page 11: General Precautions

    11 owner’s manual owner’ s manual general precautions ac power requirements the amplifier's power cord should be plugged into an ac outlet properly configured with the voltage required for your particular model. Be sure the ac outlet can supply enough current to allow full power operation of all the...

  • Page 12: Distorted Sound

    12 frs series amplifiers frs series amplifiers appendix a: service information s )sthesignalsourceturnedup-akesure the signal level from the mixing console (or whatever device immediately precedes the amplifier) is high enough to produce sound in the amplifier. The sig leds should be blinking to ind...

  • Page 13: Poor Bass Response

    13 owner’s manual owner’ s manual partial sound (frequency band missing) s )ncorrect%1settingsintheelectronic equipment. Ensure all eq settings and filters on the mixing console or preamplifier and on other equipment are set for normal operation. Ensure level controls on electronic crossovers and as...

  • Page 14: Loudspeaker Cable

    14 frs series amplifiers frs series amplifiers appendix b: connections, math and stuff 1/4" ts phone plugs and jacks “ts” stands for tip-sleeve, the two connections available on a mono 1/4" phone jack or plug. They are used for unbalanced signals. 1/4" ts unbalanced wiring sleeve = shield 4ip(ot nl4...

  • Page 15: Longer Lengths

    15 owner’s manual owner’ s manual the recommended conductor gauges are listed for awg (american wire gauge) and metric wg (metric wire gauge). Note that smaller awg numbers = larger conductors and smaller metric wg numbers = smaller conductors. The metric wg is equal to ten times the nominal conduct...

  • Page 16: Appendix C: Technical Info

    16 frs series amplifiers frs series amplifiers appendix c: technical info topology &23s #lass!" &23s #lass( cooling 6ariablespeedfanswithbacktofrontairmow indicators 3)'3ignal0resentoneachchannel /,/verloadoneachchannel 3ignal-etersnd"nd"nd"nd"oneachchannel 0ower,%$onpowerswitch current consumption ...

  • Page 17: Block Diagram

    17 owner’s manual owner’ s manual 1+ 1– 2– 2+ input 1 balanced line input (trs) input 1 balanced line input (xlr-f) input 2 balanced line input (trs) input 2 balanced line input (xlr-f) stereo mono channel 2 level channel 1 level amp mode switch amp mode switch clip limiter bridge stereo mono bridge...

  • Page 18: Dimensions

    18 frs series amplifiers frs series amplifiers &23s weight lbs kg &23s weight lbs kg 19.0 in / 483 mm 3.5 in / 89 mm 1.5 in / 38 mm 14.7 in / 373 mm 13.5 in / 343 mm 17.1 in / 434 mm 14.7 in / 373 mm 1.5 in / 38 mm ol -3 -6 -9 -20 sig ol -3 -6 -9 -20 sig 2 o o max max o o 1 dimensions.

  • Page 19: Mackie Limited Warranty

    19 owner’s manual owner’ s manual mackie limited warranty please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. This limited product warranty (“product warranty”) is provided by loud technologies inc. (“loud”) and is applicable to products purchased in the united states or canada through a loud-authorized...

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