Mackie X.200 Anti-StaticPrecautions, Installation Procedure

Anti-Static Precautions

The Digital X Bus I/O cards come

packaged in an anti-static bag for

protection against electro-static discharge (ESD). Do not remove the

card from the bag until the exact moment you are ready to install it. When the time comes to remove the card from the bag, take great care to hold it by the rear metal plate only. Never touch the circuit board, its electronic components, or input/output connectors. Do this procedure in an area that is not carpeted.

You are probably getting anxious to install the card, but count to ten, and read these instructions ﬁrst.

Installation Procedure

You will need a medium-size slot-head screwdriver.

1.Turn the power off and remove the power cord and all other cords from your Digital X Bus.

2.Place the Digital X Bus on a ﬂat horizontal surface, where you can easily access the rear panel.

3.Use the screwdriver to undo two screws and remove any unused plate from card slots A, B, or C. Keep the plate in a safe place as you may need it one day.

4.Now is the time to install the new card. Move the bag containing the card close to the Digital X Bus. Touch your hand against any exposed metalwork of the Digital X Bus, as this will help remove any excess static. Without taking any footsteps, remove the card from its anti-static bag. Take great care to hold it by the rear metal plate only. Never touch the circuit board, its electronic components, or input/output connec- tors.

5.Gently slide the card in place, making sure that the top and bottom edges align with the nylon runners of the Digital X Bus. The card should just gently slide in place until the last quarter of an inch, then you can press gently, but ﬁrmly against the metal plate until the card is fully in place. Do not press against any input or output connectors. Finger-tighten the screws to secure the card.

A • SLOTS

B • SLOTS

C • SLOTS

D • SLOT

SYNC

SYNC CARD		MIX OUT CARD
SYNC CARD		IN
IN			AES/EBU
WORD	OUT
CLOCK	OUT
OUT
			SPDIF
		IN	OUT
IN		IN
SMPTE
			SPEAKERS	R
OUT	L			R
				A
	L			R
				B
	1		PHONES	2
	L		MIX OUT	R

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A • SLOTS

B • SLOTS

C • SLOTS

D • SLOT

SYNC

SYNC CARD		MIX OUT CARD
SYNC CARD		IN
IN			AES/EBU
WORD	OUT
CLOCK	OUT
OUT
			SPDIF
		IN	OUT
IN		IN
SMPTE
			SPEAKERS	R
OUT	L			R
				A
	L			R
				B
	1		PHONES	2
	L		MIX OUT	R

A • SLOTS

B • SLOTS

C • SLOTS

D • SLOT	SYNC

SYNC CARD		MIX OUT CARD
SYNC CARD		IN
IN			AES/EBU
WORD	OUT
CLOCK	OUT
OUT
			SPDIF
		IN	OUT
IN		IN
SMPTE
			SPEAKERS	R
OUT	L			R
				A
	L			R
				B
	1		PHONES	2
	L		MIX OUT	R

A • SLOTS

B • SLOTS

C • SLOTS

D • SLOT	SYNC

SYNC CARD		MIX OUT CARD
SYNC CARD		IN
IN			AES/EBU
WORD	OUT
CLOCK	OUT
OUT
			SPDIF
		IN	OUT
IN		IN
SMPTE
			SPEAKERS	R
OUT	L			R
				A
	L			R
				B
	1		PHONES	2
	L		MIX OUT	R

6.The Digital X Bus is now ready to take its place in polite audio society, and your job here is done. Gather 50 good friends and tap-dance out into the street, taking care to follow all road safety rules and tap-dance instructions.

Note: Do not remove or reposition the two cards that come with your Digital X Bus. The D-slot is not used on the X.200, and is described in the Digital X Bus X.400 manual.

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