Mackie S515 Owners Manual - Page 4

S500 Series Loudspeakers How to Use This Manual After this introduction, a getting started guide will help you get things set up fast. The hook-up diagrams show some typical setups. Things to Remember: • Never listen to loud music for prolonged periods. Please see the Safety Instructions on page 2 for information on hearing protection. This icon marks information that is critically important or unique to the loudspeaker. For your own good, read and remember them. This icon leads you to in-depth explanations of features and practical tips. They usually have some valuable nuggets of information. Appendix A is a section on troubleshooting and repair. Appendix B is a section on connectors. Appendix C shows the technical specifications. • When you shut down your equipment, turn off the amplifiers first to prevent thumps and other noises generated by any upstream equipment from coming out of the speakers. When powering up, turn on the amplifiers last. • Save the shipping boxes and packing materials! You may need them someday. Besides, your cat will love playing in them and jumping out at you unexpectedly. Remember to pretend like you are surprised! Getting Started The following steps will help you set up your loudspeakers quickly. • Save your sales receipt in a safe place. • Record the serial numbers in the spaces provided on page 2, along with where and when you bought them. 1. Make all initial connections with the power switches OFF on all equipment. Make sure the master volume, level, or gain controls are all the way down. 2. Connect the line-level outputs from your mixing console (or other signal source) to the inputs of your power amplifier. 3. Connect the "Speaker Output" from your power amplifier (or powered mixer) to the INPUT connector on the S500 Series speaker (1/4" or NL4 jack). 4. If you are using the S518S subwoofer with one of the full-range loudspeakers, connect the 1/4" or NL4 THRU to the subwoofer's input. 5. Turn on your mixing console (or other signal source). 6. Turn on the amplifier. Turn up its volume or gain control(s) as recommended by the manufacturer. 7. Start the signal source, whether it be speaking into a microphone or starting a CD player. Adjust the volume controls on the mixer (or other signal source) for normal operation. 4 S500 Series Loudspeakers