User manual MACKIE S408

[. . . ] S408 Two-way LoUDSpeaker USer'S maNUaL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Donotblockanyventilationopenings. Installinaccordancewiththe manufacturer'sinstructions. Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators, heatregisters, stoves, orotherapparatus(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat. 10. Useonlywithacart, stand, tripod, bracket, ortablespecifiedbythe manufacturer, orsoldwiththeapparatus. Whenacartisused, use cautionwhenmovingthecart/apparatuscombinationtoavoidinjury fromtip-over. PORTABLE CART WARNING Carts and stands - The Component should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. [. . . ] Room acoustics play a crucial role in the overall performance of a sound system. Here are some additional placement tips to help overcome some typical room problems that might arise: 6 · Avoidplacingloudspeakersinthecornersofa room. Thisincreasesthelowfrequencyoutputand cancausethesoundtobemuddyandindistinct. RIGGING · TheS408cabinetsarefittedwithtwelveriggingpoints asshowninthediagrambelow. Theseare3/8"inserts Avoidplacingloudspeakersagainstawall. This, too, withblockingboltsinstalled. Removetheblockingbolts increasesthelowfrequencyoutput, thoughnotas muchascornerplacement. However, ifyoudoneed andinstalleyeboltsforrigging. Usemorespeakersstrategicallyplacedsotheyare closertothebackoftheaudience. Ifthedistance betweenthefrontandbackspeakersismorethan about100feet, youshoulduseadelayprocessorto time-alignthesound. (Sincesoundtravelsabout1 footpermillisecond, ittakesabout1/10ofasecond totravel100feet. ) Rigging Points Three on Top Three on Bottom Top Flypoints Lower Back Flypoint (adjusts angle) Back Flypoints (adjust angle) Side Flypoints SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty Service Details concerning warranty service are spelled out on page 11 of this manual. If you think your loudspeaker has a problem, please do everything you can to confirm it before calling for service, including reading through the following Troubleshooting section. Doing so might save you from being deprived of your Mackie loudspeaker. Of all Mackie products returned for service (which is hardly any at all), many are coded "CND" -- Could Not Duplicate-- which usually means the problem lay somewhere else in the system. The following troubleshooting tips may sound obvious, but here are some things you can check: Repair Service for Mackie products is available at a factoryauthorized service center. Service for Mackie products outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. Call Tech Support at 1-800-898-11, 7 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. If it appears that the S408 needs repair, you will be given a Service Request Number. You must have a Service Request Number before you can obtain service at a factory-authorized service center. Pack the loudspeaker in its original packaging, including protective wrap, endcaps, and box. When you call for the Service Request Number, please let Tech Support know if you need new packaging. Mackie is not responsible for any damage that occurs due to non-factory packaging. boxes), daytime phone number, Service Request Number, and a detailed description of the problem, including how it can be duplicated. You will need to contact the authorized service center for their latest turn-around times. Once it's repaired, the authorized service center will ship it back, pre-paid (if it was a warranty repair). Note: Under the terms of the warranty, you must ship or drop-off the unit to an authorized service center. The return ground shipment is covered for those units deemed by us to be under warranty. Note: You must have a sales receipt from an Authorized Mackie Dealer to qualify for a warranty repair. Troubleshooting No sound · Are the level controls on the mixer or amplifier turned all the way down?Follow the procedures in the "Quick-Start" section on page 4 to verify that all the volume controls in the system are properly adjusted. [. . . ] Ship the product in its original shipping carton, freight prepaid to the authorized service center. The address of your closest authorized service center will be given to you by Technical Support. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Service Request Number is plainly written on the shipping carton. LOUD Technologies reserves the right to inspect any products that may be the subject of any warranty claims before repair or replacement is carried out. [. . . ]