Mackie CFX12 Mixer Owners Manual

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CFX SERIES
OWNER'S MANUAL

AND WARRANTY REGISTRATION

12 16 AND 20-CIIANNEL
MIE/LINE MIXERS
WITH DIGITAL EFFECTS

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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 T0 QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISOUES DE CHOC
ELECTRIOUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUN
ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES FAR L'USAGER. CONFIER
L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL OUALIFIE.

AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISOUES D'INCENDIE 0U
D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CETARTICLE
A LA PLUIE OUA L'HUMIDITE

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence at unlnsutated
"dangerous voltage" within the products enclosure that may he
at sufliclent magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Le symbole e'clair avec point He fleche a I interieur d'un triangle
equilateral est utilise pour alener lutilisateur de la presence 3
linlerleur an oafiret de voltage dangereux" non [sale uampieur
surf/sante pour oanstituer un risque d'e'lectracution.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle ls intended to
alert the user otihe presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) Instnictians In the literature accompanying the appliance.

Le paint uexclemation a Ilntelieur dnn mangle equilateral est
empioye pour alerter les milisateurs de la presence it instructions
imponantes pour Ie functionnelnent et I'entretien (service) dens le
livret dinstructlon accompagnant [appareii

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

I. Read Instructions - All the safety and operation instructions should be
read before this Mackie product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be kept
for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings -AII warnings on this Mackie product and in these operating
instructions should be followed.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and other instructions should be
followed.

5. Water and Moisture - This Mackie product should not be used near water
- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool, swamp or salivating St. Bernard dog, etc.

6. Cleaning - Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Ventilation - This Mackie product should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the Component should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or
similar surface that may block any ventilation openings, or placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the
flow of air through ventilation openings.

8. Heat - This Mackie product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, or other devices which produce heat.

9. Power Sources - This Mackie product should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in these operation instructions or as marked
on this Mackie product.

10. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked upon or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cards at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit this Mackie product.

11. Obiect and liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that obiects do not
fall on, and liquids are not spilled into, this Mackie product.

12. Damage Requiring Service - This Mackie product should be serviced
only by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Obiects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into this Mackie
product; or

C. This Mackie product has been exposed to rain; or

D. This Mackie product does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. This Mackie product has been dropped, or its chassis damaged.

13. 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.

14. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an
extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully
inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Pourprévenir les chocs électriques ne pas utiliser celte fiche polariseé over an
prolongateur, un prise de courant ou une autre sortie de cor/rant, sauf si [es
lames peuvent étre insérées a fond sans laisser aucune pariie a découvert.

15. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the
grounding or polarization means of this Mackie product is not defeated.

16. Power Precaution - Unplug this Mackie product during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time. Note that this Mackie product is not
completely disconnected from the AC mains service when the power switch is

in the OFF position.

17. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is
applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital appamtus as set out in the
radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

ATTENTION -le present apparei/ numérique n/émet pas de limits
radioélectriques rlépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de
class A/rie class B {selon Ie cos) prescrites dons Ie réglement sur la brovillage
radioelectrique édicté par les ministere ties communications du Canada.

18. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing
loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noiseinduced hearing loss,
but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense
noise for a period of time. The US. Governments 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 equip
ment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing protectors
while the equipmem 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 preventa
permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here.

Duration Per Day Sound Level rIBA, Typical

In Hours Slow Response Example

8 90 Duo in small club
6 92
4 95 Subway Train
3 97
Z 100 Very loud classical music

1 .5 102
l l 05 Patrice screaming at Ran about deadlines

0.5 l 10

0.25 or less I 15 loudest parts at a rock concert

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.