High Resolution Active Studio Monitor MR5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Readtheseinstructions. 2. Keeptheseinstructions. 3. Heedallwarnings. 4. Followallinstructions. 5. Donotusethisapparatusnearwater. 6. Cleanonlywithdrycloth.Useanon-scratchclothtoprotectthefinish. 7. Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installinaccordancewiththe manufacturer'sinstructions. 8. Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters, stoves,orotherapparatus(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat. 9. Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedorgrounding-type plug.Apolarizedplughastwobladeswithonewiderthantheother. Agrounding-typeplughastwobladesandathirdgroundingprong. Thewidebladeorthethirdprongareprovidedforyoursafety.Ifthe providedplugdoesnotfitintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianfor replacementoftheobsoleteoutlet. 13.Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhenunusedforlong periodsoftime. 14.Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequired whentheapparatushasbeendamagedinanyway,suchaspowersupplycordorplugisdamaged,liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshave fallenintotheapparatus,theapparatushasbeenexposedtorainor moisture,doesnotoperatenormally,orhasbeendropped. 15.Thisapparatusshallnotbeexposedtodrippingorsplashing,andno objectfilledwithliquids,suchasvases,shallbeplacedontheapparatus. 16.NotethatthisapparatusisnotcompletelydisconnectedfromtheAC mainsservicewhenthepowerswitchisintheOFFposition. 17. TheMAINSplugoranappliancecouplerisusedasthedisconnect device,sothedisconnectdeviceshallremainreadilyoperable. 18.Exposuretoextremelyhighnoiselevelsmaycausepermanenthearing loss.Individualsvaryconsiderablyinsusceptibilitytonoise-induced hearingloss,butnearlyeveryonewilllosesomehearingifexposedto sufficientlyintensenoiseforaperiodoftime.TheU.S.Government's OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)hasspecified thepermissiblenoiselevelexposuresshowninthefollowingchart. AccordingtoOSHA,anyexposureinexcessofthesepermissiblelimits couldresultinsomehearingloss.Toensureagainstpotentiallydangerousexposuretohighsoundpressurelevels,itisrecommendedthatall personsexposedtoequipmentcapableofproducinghighsoundpressurelevelsusehearingprotectorswhiletheequipmentisinoperation. Earplugsorprotectorsintheearcanalsorovertheearsmustbeworn whenoperatingtheequipmentinordertopreventpermanenthearing lossifexposureisinexcessofthelimitssetforthhere. 10.Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinchedparticularlyat plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfromthe apparatus. 11.Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer. 12.Useonlywithacart,stand,tripod,bracket,or tablespecifiedbythemanufacturer,orsoldwith theapparatus.Whenacartisused,usecaution whenmovingthecart/apparatuscombinationto avoidinjuryfromtip-over. PORTABLE CART WARNING CAUTION AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE. AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à l'intérieur du coffret de "voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d'éléctrocution. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est employé pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil. Duration, perdayin hours 8 6 4 3 2 1.5 1 SoundLevel dBA,Slow Response 90 92 95 97 100 102 105 TypicalExample Duoinsmallclub SubwayTrain Veryloudclassicalmusic DavescreamingatSteveabout deadlines Loudestpartsatarockconcert 0.5 110 0.25orless 115 WARNING--Toreducetheriskoffireorelectricshock,donot exposethisapparatustorainormoisture. Correct disposal of this product.Thissymbolindicatesthatthisproductshouldnotbedisposedofwithyourhouseholdwaste,accordingtotheWEEEDirective(2002/96/EC)andyournationallaw.Thisproduct shouldbehandedovertoanauthorizedcollectionsiteforrecyclingwasteelectricalandelectronicequipment(EEE).Improperhandlingofthistypeofwastecouldhaveapossiblenegativeimpactontheenvironmentand humanhealthduetopotentiallyhazardoussubstancesthataregenerallyassociatedwithEEE.Atthesametime,yourcooperationinthecorrectdisposalofthisproductwillcontributetotheeffectiveusageofnatural resources.Formoreinformationaboutwhereyoucandropoffyourwasteequipmentforrecycling,pleasecontactyourlocalcityoffice,wasteauthority,oryourhouseholdwastedisposalservice. MR5 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... INTRODUCTION..................................................4 QUICK START............................................................................5 Owner's Manual REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION ..............................6 1. SIGNAL INPUTS................................................................ 6 . INPUT LEVEL .................................................................... 6 . HIGH FREQUENCY FILTER ............................................ 6 4. LOW FREQ FILTER............................................................7 5. Power Switch ....................................................................7 6. Mains Input and Fuse .....................................................7 7. Bass Reflex Port................................................................7 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION...........................7 8. Power Indicator ...............................................................7 PROTECTION CIRCUITS.....................................8 Overexcursion Protection................................................ 8 Thermal Protection ........................................................... 8 Integrated Magnetic Shielding ....................................... 8 Input Signal Wiring ............................................................ 8 CARE AND CLEANING........................................8 Appendix A: SERVICE INFO...............................9 Troubleshooting.................................................................. 9 Repair....................................................................................10 Appendix B: CONNECTORS............................. 11 Appendix C: TECHNICAL INFORMATION ...1 MR5 Specifications ...............................................................1 MR5 Block Diagram .............................................................. 1 MR5 Limited Warranty ....................................15 · Please write the serial number for your studio monitor here (all studio monitors if you have more than one) for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.): Monitor 3 Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Purchased at:___________________________________ Date of Purchase:_____________ Don't forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. R Part No. SW0567 Rev. D 01/09 ©2007-2009 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. Owner's Manual MR5 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the MR5 Mackie Reference Studio Monitors. Just as we revolutionized the studio monitor market with our flagship HR824 Studio Monitor, we have done it again with the most affordable precision active studio monitors ever made. The MR5 features design elements shared by our HR MK2 Series high resolution studio monitors, providing a level of performance never before available at this price. · The connecting wires between the amplifier outputs and the drivers are kept to an absolute minimum, so the damping factor of the amplifier isn't compromised by the resistance of long speaker cables. The acoustic sum of the outputs from the two drivers are optimized electronically, as well as physically, so the amplitude response is unity and the phase difference is minimal. · Investments in Excellence... The MR5s were designed by our expert loudspeaker and transducer engineering teams at Mackie and EAW. These compact studio monitors can be used in a variety of applications, including small project studios, surround sound editing, home theater playback, and desktop audio workstations (DAWs). High-frequency and low-frequency switches are provided on the rear panel to adjust the sound of the monitors to the characteristics of the room. Three types of input connectors are provided (XLR, 1/4-inch, and RCA), to interface with virtually any application you may have. The result? The MR5 Studio Monitors are extremely accurate and versatile, with unique controls that allow you to fine-tune the sound to match your individual environment precisely. You're gonna love these! In short, all the complex interconnected components in the system are designed to work in harmony with each other to produce the best possible sound. The Transducers... The MR5s feature a 5.25-inch high-precision, low-distortion woofer and a 1-inch high-resolution tweeter. The high-frequency driver is mounted on a molded baffle/waveguide, which reduces diffraction and results in wide, controlled dispersion of high-frequency sounds. This widens the "sweet spot" and improves the time domain characteristics of the system. The Cabinet... The cabinet is made of MDF with a matte-black finish. Internal bracing increases the strength and rigidity (stiffness) of the box. An open-cell adiabatic foam material fills the inside of the box to absorb internal reflections and dampen standing waves. What are they? The Advantages... The MR5 Studio Monitors are two-way, bi-amplified, active monitors employing a bass reflex (ported) design for an extended low-frequency response. There are many benefits to integrating an active crossover, power amplifiers, and drivers into a single cabinet, and we've taken full advantage of these benefits in the design of the MR5. · The crossover point is designed so that the high- and low-frequency drivers are fed only the frequencies they are best able to reproduce. The amplifiers are designed to provide maximum acoustic output from the speakers, yet minimize the danger of speaker damage due to overdriving. In addition, the amplifiers' gain and frequency responses are individually hand-trimmed to compensate for typical manufacturing tolerances between the drivers and produce a smooth frequency response from 60 Hz to 20 kHz. Power Amplifiers... The low-frequency amplifier produces up to 55 watts continuous before clipping, while the high-frequency amplifier produces up to 30 watts continuous. Both amplifiers are Class A/B with power MOSFET outputs and active protection circuits. · · 4 MR5 QUICK START We realize that you can't wait to hook up your new Mackie MR5 Studio Monitors and try them out. Nevertheless, please take the time to read this page NOW, and the rest can wait until you're good and ready. 1. Turn the INPUT LEVEL [2] control on the back of the cabinet down (fully counterclockwise) before turning on the monitor for the first time. 2. Set the power switch [5] on the back panel off. This will prevent you from accidentally connecting a hot signal source to the monitor and getting a rude surprise. 3. Leave the High Freq [3] and Low Freq [4] Filter switches at their Normal positions. 4. Connect the line-level monitor signal from your mixer, preamp, or other signal source to the INPUT [1] jack on the MR5 Studio Monitor (1/4-inch PHONE, XLR, or RCA). 5. Connect the supplied AC power cord to the IEC socket [6] on the back of the monitor. Plug the other end into an AC outlet properly configured with the voltage corresponding to the markings next to the IEC socket. 6. Start your signal source (tape deck, CD, DAW, or whatever), but leave the master volume control on your mixer or preamp down. 7. Turn on the power switch [5] on the MR5. The power LED [8] on the front panel will illuminate. 8. Slowly turn up the INPUT LEVEL [2] control on the back of the monitor to its fully clockwise position (MAX). 9. Adjust the master volume on your mixer or preamp to a comfortably loud listening level. If the MR5 gets loud really fast, turn down the INPUT LEVEL control to its center position (12 o'clock) to provide more volume co ...