Page 2 - CAUTION; AVIS; ATTENTION; Safety Instructions; Table of Contents; Tips on Installing and Using the SP1200—; WARNING; — To reduce the risk of fire or electric
SP1200 – 2 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 TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE...
Page 3 - Key Features; Introduction
SP1200 – 3 Audio expansion connectors are provided on the rear panel for connecting multiple SP1200s, withshared audio via balanced busing. Each of the fourprogram input signals are internally balanced andcan be independently assigned to the balanced buswith internal assignment switches. The LOCAL/ ...
Page 6 - Installation; Application Diagrams; A: Typical Monaural Application
SP1200 – 6 3. Installation Application Diagrams PHANTOM PAGING GAIN +40dB MIC / LINE INPUT A CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING 115V 60Hz FUSE 115/ T4A 120 WATTS 230V 50Hz FUSE 230/ T2A 120 WATTS 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 I PROGRAM EQ 1 2 3 4 ZONE A GAIN +40dB...
Page 7 - B: Multiple SP1200s—Multiple Zones—Shared Sources
SP1200 – 7 PHANTOM PAGING GAIN +40dB MIC / LINE INPUT A CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING 115V 60Hz FUSE 115/ T4A 120 WATTS 230V 50Hz FUSE 230/ T2A 120 WATTS 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 I PROGRAM EQ 1 2 3 4 ZONE A GAIN +40dB PHANTOM ON THE FOLLOWING ARE TRADEMA...
Page 8 - C: Expansion with Local Mic
SP1200 – 8 INTERNAL BUS ASSIGN SWITCHES S1 S5 12345678 ON 12345678 ON INTERNAL BUS ASSIGN SWITCHES SP1200 SWITCH SETTINGS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 I ZONE A AMBIENT MIC OFF/ON OFF ON DOWN UP AMP ADDRESS INPUT 4 PRIORITY OFF/ON MASTER/SLAVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LOCAL 1 2 3 4 REMOTE 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 SP1200 SWITCH S...
Page 9 - D: Room Combining—Zones; Zone A; Zone B
SP1200 – 9 D: Room Combining—Zones Note: This application provides independent source selection for each zone, or common input source selection for both zones (room combining). Both DX8 Selection Remote Controls are usedto select Presets 1 and 2. For example, Preset 1 might route the CD Player and t...
Page 10 - Applications; A: Typical Mono Application; Tips on Installing and Using the
SP1200 – 10 Applications A: Typical Mono Application This diagram depicts a typical setup, using the SP1200 in a mono application. A Digital SatelliteService (DSS) is connected to Input 1, which alsoserves as the music-on-hold for the telephonesystem. A CD player and cassette deck are con-nected to ...
Page 11 - Connections; Connecting the Program Sources
SP1200 – 11 CAUTION: When using multiple SP1200s that use the expansion bus, these switchsettings must be unique to each unit or you can damage your SP1200(s). Never assign more than one program source to the same channelon the Expansion Bus. If there is a requirement for music-on-hold, use Input 1 ...
Page 12 - Connecting the Remote Bus; REMOTE; Expansion Bus Connection Chart; Connecting the Expansion Bus; EXPANSION; Distance Chart for SP1200 Expansion Bus Cable
SP1200 – 12 Signal Pin No. Input 1 Left (+) Pin 1 Input 1 Left (–) Pin 14 Input 1 Right (+) Pin 2 Input 1 Right (–) Pin 15 Ground Pin 3 Input 2 Left (+) Pin 16 Input 2 Left (–) Pin 4 Input 2 Right (+) Pin 17 Input 2 Right (–) Pin 5 Ground Pin 18 Input 3 Left (+) Pin 6 Input 3 Left (–) Pin 19 Input 3...
Page 13 - Connecting the RS485 Serial Port; Internal Settings; Bus Assign; Note; must; Never; Bus Assign DIP Switch Location; Bus Assign Switch Chart
SP1200 – 13 Connecting the RS485 Serial Port This is a 3-pin Phoenix-type connector that follows standard RS485 protocol. Select either adata-grade shielded twisted pair cable or a standard3-conductor microphone cable for this connection. The RS485 port is wired as follows: Pin 1 = A (non-inverting ...
Page 14 - EQ Bypass; Jumper J6, located on each Filter Board, allows; There are several jumpers on the Amplifier; Amplifier Configuration Internal Jumpers
SP1200 – 14 EQ Bypass Jumper J6, located on each Filter Board, allows you to bypass the 3-band EQ for the four ProgramInputs. Jumper pins 1 and 2 to bypass the EQ.Jumper pins 2 and 3 to engage the EQ (default). Note: The top Input Board must be removed in order to access Jumper J6 on the Filter Boar...
Page 15 - AC Power Considerations; Each SP1200 draws an average of 3 amps of AC; Voltage Conversion; The SP1200 can be configured to operate at; Thermal Considerations; leave at least one
SP1200 – 15 AC Power Considerations Each SP1200 draws an average of 3 amps of AC line current (@ 120VAC) when fully loaded andplaying music with a relatively high crest factor. Voltage Conversion The SP1200 can be configured to operate at 115V AC or 230V AC. See Appendix C for instructionson how to ...
Page 16 - Operation; Program Inputs
SP1200 – 16 4. Operation • Bus Assign switches are used to assign aprogram input source to the balanced expansionbus. There are four switches for each program inputsource: Left (+), Left (–), Right (+), and Right (–). CAUTION: When using multiple SP1200s that use the expansion bus, these switchsetti...
Page 19 - Using the Paging Mic; Setting the GAIN; Using the Ambient Mic
SP1200 – 19 Using the Paging Mic The paging mic is used to make announcements over the system. If the paging mic is a condensermic or other type of mic that requires phantompower, move the PHANTOM switches to the down position. Otherwise, leave them switched up. The paging mic can be voice-activated...
Page 20 - Using the Local MIC/LINE INPUT; PHANTOM
SP1200 – 20 Ambient Mic Calibration and Placement 1. Connect the MT-3100 (or other microphone) to the AMBIENT MIC connector on the rear panel. Make sure the ambient mic switch is on ( AMP ADDRESS switch #8 up). Locate the ambient mic in an appropriateposition to pick up the ambient noise in the room...
Page 21 - Using the EQ; Using the PRE OUT/AMP IN; Direct Speaker Connection; Using the Remote Connection; Connecting One or More Remote Controls; Using the RS485 Connection
SP1200 – 21 Using the EQ Each local MIC/LINE INPUT has a 2-band equalizer for adjusting the lows or highs on themicrophone signal. When the controls are set to“ U ” (unity), the EQ has no effect on the signal. Using the PRE OUT/AMP IN Connections The PRE OUT and AMP IN connectors are provided to giv...
Page 22 - Using the SPLinker Sound Palette; Party Control System; Upgrading the Software
SP1200 – 22 ADDRESS switch #6 in the Master position (up), and the other unit in the Slave position (down). In this way, you can have one Remote control operate both amplifiers that are assigned to thesame zone. Note: The microprocessor polls the AMP ADDRESS switch when it initializes at power-up. I...
Page 23 - Specifications
SP1200 – 23 3 0 3 6 9 15 30 55 DIRECT OUTPUT L R INPUT 1 DIGITALLY CONTROLLED ATTENUATORS DIGITALLY CONTROLLED ATTENUATOR L + — R MACKIE INDUSTRIALSP1200BLOCK DIAGRAM(#01.02.01.DF) MACKIE INDUSTRIAL WOODINVILLE REDMOND BUS ASSIGN + — +24VDC PHANTOM PAGING MIC GAIN +40dB GAIN GAIN +40dB 1 1 2 3 3 + —...
Page 25 - Disclaimer; Mackie Industrial continually engages in research; Service Information; In the event that your SP1200 should require; Pack the unit in its original packaging. This is very; Mackie Industrial; Appendix A: Default Settings; Control
SP1200 – 25 Disclaimer Mackie Industrial continually engages in research related to product improvement, new materials, andproduction methods. Design refinements areintroduced into existing products without notice asa routine expression of that philosophy. For thisreason, any current Mackie Industri...
Page 26 - Appendix B: Button Modes; AGC Reset
SP1200 – 26 Appendix B: Button Modes Press 1 on Power Up: AGC Reset • Press and hold the Input 1 button while powering up the SP1200.• Release the Input 1 button and the Input 1 LED blinks. This resets the AGC for all four inputs to the default setting (–5 dBu).• Press the Input 1 button again and t...
Page 27 - Appendix C: Voltage Conversion; Make sure
SP1200 – 27 MACKIE DESIGNS. ™ RISK OF FIRE! REPLACE WITH FUSE AS MARKED © 2000 ® 055-286-00 REV:__SP2400:SOFT START R1 C1 C3 R4 R3 R6 D1 F1 J3 J1 J4 J2 J8 J5 J11 J14 J9 J6 J10 J7 J13 J12 D2 JP1 R5 K1 R2 C2 4A SB 250V + BROWN BLUE YELLOW YELLOW/RED BLACK BLACK/RED YELLOW YELLOW/RED BLACK BLACK/RED JU...