User manual MACKIE S500

[. . . ] This Mackie product has been dropped, or its chassis damaged. Servicing -- The user should not attempt to service this Mackie product beyond those means described in this operating manual. All other servicing should be referred to the Mackie Service Department. Lend Me Your Ears 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 S500 produces deep bass through a 15-inch high-efficiency RCF® precision woofer. The magnetic structure designed for the woofer motor is responsible for the system's resulting high sensitivity of 100 dB (1 watt@1 meter). More importantly, the high-efficiency motor provides an extraordinary amount of force that provides complete control of the cone mass. This type of control allows the woofer to deliver extended bass response and to reach the mid-frequency crossover point efficiently. The S500 frequency response is linear between 75 Hz and 20 kHz. Protection for the high-frequency driver is provided via an integrated MOSFET circuit that actively monitors and controls the power delivered to the compression driver. There is also a circuit breaker button on the rear control panel designed to protect the woofer from excessive power. The breaker "sees" the amplifier signal being delivered to the woofer and opens when the combination of amperage and voltage exceeds the maximum rated power levels. The breaker switch can be reset by pressing the button. The rear control panel features both a 1/4 speaker jack and a Neutrik® Speakon® connector, wired in parallel. The S500 cabinet is constructed using both multi-layered plywood and pressure-injected structural resin. The top and bottom sections both have handles for easy movement and relocation. There is an integrated pole-mount on the bottom of the enclosure. In addition, there are two, three-part cast-aluminum handles on each side of the enclosure as well as a full size, oval-punched, weatherresistant steel grille. CONNECTIONS The S500 has a 1/4 TS jack and a Neutrik SpeakonTM connector, wired in parallel. Use high-quality speaker cable as recommended by the amplifier manufacturer. The 1/4 TS jack uses the following wiring standard: Tip = Signal (+) Sleeve = Ground (Shield) SLEEVE SLEEVE TIP The Speakon connector uses the following wiring standard: Pin 1+ = Signal (+) Pin 1­ = Ground (­) 1­ 1+ TIP TIP (HOT) COLD 1­ 2+ 2­ 1+ 1/4" TS Connector SLEEVE (SHIELD) Neutrik Connector HOT SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty Service If you think your loudspeaker has a problem, please do everything you can to confirm it before calling for service. Service outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. If your S500 needs service, please follow these instructions: 1. Call Tech Support at 1-800-258-6883, 8 am to 5 pm PST, to explain the problem in detail. They will ask you all sorts of impertinent questions in the hope of sorting out the problem. [. . . ] (34 kg) Connector Type 1/4 TS jack and Neutrik Speakon Enclosure Geometry Trapezoidal, 10º side angles, 18 mm multi-layered plywood, top and bottom high pressure resin injected "caps" Handles One on top, one on bottom cap, two three-piece handles on each side Color Black, PVC coated finish Grille Custom perforated oval steel grille with anti-corrosive treatment 7. We'll try to fix the loudspeaker within three to five business days. Ask Tech Support for the latest turnaround times when you call for your RA number. The product MUST be packaged in its original packing box and have the RMA number appear on the box. [. . . ]