Mackie MK-CR5BT User Manual

CR4BT™ • CR5BT

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Multimedia Monitors w/ Bluetooth

OWNER’S MANUAL

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. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,

or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.

A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed

by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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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 on the apparatus.

16. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of ﬁre

or electric shock.

17. This apparatus has been equipped with a rocker-style AC mains power switch. This

switch is located on the rear panel and should remain readily accessible to the user.

18. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device,

so the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN!

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Laite on liitettävä suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan.

Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.

Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the prescence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of signiﬁcant magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the prescence of important operating and maintaining (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

PORTABLE CART

WARNING

19. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: Changes or modiﬁcations to this device not expressly approved by LOUD

Technologies Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

20.

This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This device should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

21. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is applicable) limits

for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

ATTENTION — Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques

dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada.

22. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause

undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils

radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même

si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

23. 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 Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) has speciﬁed the permissible noise level exposures shown in

the following chart. According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in

some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound

pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable

of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment

is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be

worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if

exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here:

Duration, per day in hours

8 90 Duo in small club 6 92

4 95 Subway Train 3 97

2 100 Very loud classical music

1.5 102 1 105 Matt screaming at Troy about deadlines

0.5 110

0.25 or less 115 Loudest parts at a rock concert

Sound Level dBA, Slow Response

Typical Example

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Contents CR4BT • CR5BT Features

Owner’s Manual

Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................2

Contents ..........................................................................................3

Features ..........................................................................................3

Introduction .....................................................................................4

How To Use This Manual .................................................................. 4

Quick Start.......................................................................................4

Additional Tidbits of Wisdom ............................................................4

Hookup Diagrams ............................................................................5

Rear Panel Description ....................................................................7

1. AC Line Cord .....................................................................7

2. Power Switch ...................................................................7

3. Signal Inputs ....................................................................7

4. Powered Speaker Position Select Switch ...........................8

5. Wire Terminals (±) ............................................................ 8

6. Custom-Tuned Rear Port ................................................... 8

Front Panel Description ....................................................................8

7. Aux Input .........................................................................8

8. Phones Output .................................................................8

9. Volume Knob ....................................................................8

10. Bluetooth .......................................................................9

• Studio-quality design, sound and performance ideal for multimedia creation and entertainment

• Stream music from any smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth® enabled device

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Professional-grade components for optimized

sonic performance

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50 watts of clean, articulate stereo sound

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Polypropylene-coated woofer

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4" [CR4BT]

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5" [CR5BT]

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75" Ferroﬂuid-cooled silk-dome tweeter

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Ultra-wide frequency range, perfect for full-range

multimedia

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70 Hz – 20 kHz [CR4BT]

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60 Hz – 20 kHz [CR5BT]

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Choose which side of the desk gets the volume knob

with the convenient speaker placement switch

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Convenient front panel volume knob with lit power

ring gives you on/off/volume control and power indication where you need it

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Plug your smartphone or other source right

into the front of the speakers and listen instantly

Input Signal Wiring ..........................................................................9

Care And Cleaning ............................................................................9

Appendix A: Service Information ....................................................10

Appendix B: Technical Information ..................................................12

CRBT Series Speciﬁcations ......................................................12

CRBT Series Dimensions .........................................................13

CRBT Series Block Diagram ....................................................14

CRBT Series Limited Warranty ........................................................15

Please write your serial number here for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, make dad proud, etc.)

Purchased at:

Date of purchase:

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Front-facing headphone jack auto-defeats speaker

output and provides tactile headphone volume control

A choice of inputs for simple connection to almost

• any audio source (Bluetooth, 1/4", 1/8", RCA)

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Smooth waveguide design delivers unmatched

clarity and sound dispersion at all listening levels

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Custom-tuned rear ports for smooth, even bass

extension

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All-wood cabinet provides a natural sonic character

superior to low-grade plastic designs

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Included accessories:

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Acoustic isolation pads minimize boomy bass build-up and provide up/down tilt control for more focused listening

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1/8" to stereo RCA cable to connect computer output to speakers

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Speaker-to-speaker cable

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Owner’s Manual

Introduction

Quick Start

Creative Reference™ Multimedia Monitors are designed for multimedia creation and entertainment, delivering studio-quality design and performance in affordable designs.

Featuring 50 watts of power and premium transducers, CRBT monitors ensure pristine, accurate sound for any application. Additionally, the CRBT Series Multimedia Monitors feature seamless Bluetooth music streaming capability.

Convenient features include a front panel input for smartphone playback and a dedicated headphone out. Plus, you get cabling to get started right out of the box.

With these Creative Reference professional sound quality and features in compact desk-friendly designs perfect for work, play and everything in between.

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monitors, you get

Multimedia Monitors w/ Bluetooth

We realize that you can’t wait to hook up your CRBT Creative Reference M 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 volume control on the front of the powered

CRBT monitor down (fully counterclockwise) before

turning the unit on for the ﬁrst time.

2. Set the power switch 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. Connect the black (–) and red (+) speaker wires

from the powered monitor’s ± spring clips to the passive monitor’s ± spring clips.

4. Connect the afﬁxed line cord into an AC outlet.

The monitor may accept the appropriate voltage as indicated on the back panel.

5. Turn on the power switch on the rear panel of the

CRBT monitor

6. Connect your device via Bluetooth

[instructions on page 9]...

...OR...

Connect the line-level monitor signal from your

computer, mixer, or other signal source to the input jacks on the rear panel of the Monitor (1⁄4” or RCA). Turn the computer, mixer or other signal source on.

7. Turn the front panel volume control clockwise until

the monitor “clicks” on and the greatest of all Rings of Power – the One Ring – surrounding the volume knob illuminates.

8. Play an audio ﬁle and slowly turn the front panel

volume control to a comfortable listening level.

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How to Use This Manual

After this introduction, a getting started guide will help you get things set up fast. The hookup diagrams show some typical setups, while the remaining sections

provide details of the CR4BT and CR5BT

This icon marks informartion that is critically important or unique to these

monitors. For your own good (and our peace of mind), please read and remember them. You will be quizzed later.

This icon draws attention to certain features and functions relating to the usage of your CRBT monitors.

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onitors.

If you desire a more thorough walk-through of your CRBT monitors, there is a wealth of information in the following pages!

Additional Tidbits of Wisdom

• Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods.

Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on hearing protection.

When you shut down your equipment, turn off the

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monitors ﬁrst to prevent thumps and other noises generated by any upstream equipment from coming

speakers. When powering up, turn on the

out the monitors last.

• Save the sales receipt and original packaging in case

you ever need warranty service. See page 15 for details.

Hookup Diagrams

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The illustration above shows a common use for CRBT Series Multimedia Monitors. Perhaps a friend created a playlist on their smartphone and wants to share it. With great hesitation, you ﬁnally oblige. Everyone has that one friend with terrible taste in music. We know, it happens.

In this example, a smartphone is connected to the CRBT Series Multimedia Monitors via Bluetooth.

Optional: simply connect the cable from the smartphone’s output/headphone 1/8" jack to the 1/8" aux input on the front panel of the powered CRBT Series Multimedia Monitor.

Next we’ll want to connect the passive speaker. The included black (–) and red (+) speaker wires should be connected from the powered monitor’s ± spring clips to the passive monitor’s ± spring clips as detailed by the dotted lines above:

Connect black (–) to black (–) and red (+) to red (+).

Almost there! Move the ‘Powered Speaker Position Select’ switch to either the “L” or “R” position based on whether the powered reference monitor – the one with the volume knob – will be on the left or right side.

Now position the monitors where you would like them. Play audio through the smartphone making sure that the volume of the smartphone and monitors are above “0”.

Last step: move the monitors around until the optimal sound has been achieved and adjust volume to taste.

Optional: plugging a pair of headphones into the 1/8" headphones jack auto-defeats the speaker output. The front panel volume control then controls the level going to the phones.

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