Peavey V4X User's Manual
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1. Control Output Usage 40 Hz Rolloft Activates low system Switch in LF Level Sets low system level 0 dB reference LF to MF Crossover Sets low to mid crossover freq 250 Hz MF Level Sets mid system level OdB MF HF Crossover ets mid to high crossover freq 1200 Hz HF Level Sets high system level 8 dB HFEQ Activates high system EQ Switch in HF VHF Crossover Sets high system rolloff frequen 36 kHz VHF Level Not used 20 kHz Not used Connect to low system power amplifier inputs MF Output Connect to mid system power amplifier inputs HF Output Connect to high system power amplifier inputs VHF Output Not used Quadamped Syste Speakers 3020HT with 415 subwoofer Control Output Usage Typical Setting 40 Hz Rollofi Activates low system rolloft Switch in Level eis law system leval 0 dB reference LF to MF Crossover ets low system to mid cross 80 to 150 Hz MF Level Sets mid system level 008 MF HF Crossover Sets mid to high crossover freq 400t0600Hz HF Level Sets high system level 0dB HF EG Not used HF VHF Crossover Sets high to v high crossover freq VHF Level ats very high system lever Iz Rollatt ictivates v high system rolloff 1200 10 2200 Hz 008 witch in TF Output Connect to low system power amplifier inputs MF Output Connect to mid system power amplifier inputs HF Output Connec2. 20 kHz to protect horns and tweeters from supersonic signals which could be damaging Affects only the Very High Frequency bandpass When not engaged the high end rolloff is above 50 kHz Power Switch L Depress the switch to the On position The red pilot light LED will illuminate indicating power is being supplied to the unit Operation Note Always check for proper system connections before applying power Upon initial hook up set all the bandpass level controls to the off position infinity before applying power then slowly bring up the various levels to verify proper bandpass connec tions A misconnected system could destroy loudspeakers NO REAR PANEL System Input XLR M An electronically balanced input pin 3 positive which can handle up to 24 dBV 16V RMS System Input N This is a stereo three connector type jack ring tip sleeve allowing the input to be balanced when used with a three connector type ring tip sleeve plug The tip is the positive input When a standard two conductor phone plug is inserted into this jack the system becomes unbalanced Such connection should be made only when the associated equipment is in close proximity to the V4X Operation Note The XLR input and input are in parallel If a two conductor phone plug is used in the jack both inputs become unbalanced If a three conductor phone plug is used to patch to associated equipment which is un
3. Crossover fre quencies will be different for other applications inch out put jacks may be used as illus trated when V4X and power To 115 Sub Input amps are in the same rack For long cable runs use XLR balanced outputs A AA 94 mae DA KER pens E q m e ELIT CROSSOVER SPECIFICATIONS Controie Switches System Gain Contro 10 dE 0 48 LF Output 40 He Switch 2 dB 9402 24 dB Octave lin LF output MF Output LF tO MF X Over Freq 20 Hz 19 400 Hz 18 Ostave HF Output MF Level Control infimiv o detente 0 08 VHF Output ME tO HF X Over Freg 20 Hz 8 4 khe 18 30 Octave screwdriver Maximum Input Leve HF Level inf amp cB geteniad 0 a HF EQ Switch Pre set HF equalization mini to level HF to VHE X Ower Freq khz to 20 kHz 18 4B Octave Serena ner VHF Level Control linliity 10 6 GR dated 008 20KHZ Rolo Switch 2 28 20 kHz 18 d8 Oclavs ia VHF output Power Indicator Red LED Power Switch Rocker Type Outputs Frequency Response Each output is 3 dB at the selected crossover requency value Outputs are assenti it within ne rolar we pas
4. Dans tous es autros pays los clauses de garantio ot do malntenancs aesureo par lul selon l legislation en vigueu Diese Garantie ist nur in den USA and Kanada gullig Alle Export Produkte sind der Garantie und dem Service des Importeurs des jeweligen Landes unterworten Esta garantia es valida solamente cuando el producto es comprado en E U continentales oen Canada Todos los productos que sean comprados en el extranjero garantias servicio que cada distribuidor autorizado delermine y olrezca en los diferentes paises ni parle distributeur national ot lan sujetos alas ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION PEAVEY warrants this produci EXCEPT for covers ootswitches paicheotds tubes and meter and workmanship fora period of one 1 year trom date of purchase PROVIDED however that this limited warranty is extended only tothe original conditions exclusions and limitations hereinafter set forth PEAVEY 80 DAV LIMITED WARRANTY ON TUBES AND METERS I ihis product contains tubes or meters Peavey warrants the tubes or meters contained in the product o be free rom defects in matorialand workmanship or a period of ninety 90 days from dete of purchase PROVIDED however that this limited warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser and is also subject tothe conditions exclusions and limitations hereinafter sot forth to be ree from defects in material all purchaser ands subject to he CO
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6. 4 dBV and the mixer output rating Example If the mixer output rating is 18 dBV the VAX System Gain should be set at 6dB 24 18 6 dB If the mixer output rating is 24 dBV the correct setting would be 0 dB For mixers with output capability at 24 dBV or higher System Gain settings above 0 dB will not improve headroom but will increase system noise Crossover Frequency Controls B C D The VAX s four outputs are derived from three third order state variable filters 18 dB per octave roll off Each filter is independent with the 3 dB crossover frequency selected via a screwdriver control The screwdriver adjustment is utilized to prevent accidental changing of the critical crossover frequency values Low To Mid B Control range is from 20 Hz to 400 Hz and determines the 3 dB crossover point between the Low and Mid frequency bandpasses Mid To High C Control range is from 200 Hz to 4 kHz and determines the 3 dB crossover point between the Mid and High frequency bandpasses High To Very High D Control range is from 1 kHz to 20 kHz and determines the 3 dB crossover point between the High and Very High bandpasses Bandpass Level Controls E F G H Each bandpass section features a level control to compensate for the various loudspeaker efficiency ratings All have range from off infinity to 6 dB and each have a detent at the 0 dB 12 00 position which is the unity gain setting Each is precisely calibrated to allow com
7. ER STATEMENT REPRESENTATION WARRANTY OR AGREEMENT BY ANY PERSON SHALL BE VALID OR BINDING UPON PEAVEY In thoovontof any modificationor disclaimer of express or implied warranties or any limitation of remedies contained herein con diselaimor or limitation as the caso may bo shal bo deemed to be modified to ho extent necessary to comply with such lw Your remedies for breach of those warranties aro Im ted to those remedies provided herein and Peavey Electronics Corporation gives this limited warranty only with respect to equipment purchased In the United States of America iswith applicable law then such modification INSTRUCTIONS WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD 1 Mall the completed WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION POST OFFICE BOX 2008 MERIDIAN MISSISSIPPI 39302 2898 Koep the PROOF OF PURCHASE In the event warranty service is required during the warranty period you will need this document There will be no identification card Iesuod by Peavey Electronics Corporation 2 IMPORTANCE OF WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS AND NOTIFICATION OF GHANGES OF ADDRESS a Completion and mailing of WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS Should notification become necessary for any condition that may requi REGISTRATION CARD wil heip ensure that you are contacted and properly b Notice of address changes If you move from the address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD you should notify Peavey of the change
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9. OWNERS MANUAL V4X ELECTRONIC CROSSOVER WARNING TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE READ THE OPERATING GUIDE FOR FURTHER WARNINGS a Rr c Tl Vas _ dum zs ERREUR ce FRONT PANEL System Gain A Used to optimize the interface gain between the V4X and the associated mixer Control range is 10 dB to 10 dB with a detent in the 0 position Operation note The 0 dB setting should be considered normal for many applications however adjustments in the negative positions will reduce system noise Settings in the positive positions will improve headroom with mixers having output capability less than 24 dBV at the expense of added system noise Applications requiring low system noise such as studios churches etc and where headroom is not critical the noise level can be improved by operating the VAX system gain at levels below 0 dB Example A setting of 6 dB will reduce system noise by 6 dB At the same time system headroom will have been reduced by 6 dB Such compromises should be considered normal in noise sensitive applications System headroom can be substantially increased with the V4X in applications where the mixer output is less than 24 dBV To accomplish this the optimum adjustment of the System Gain will usually be the difference between the V4X output rating 2
10. blanced the entire input system becomes unbalanced Bandpass Outputs XLR 0 0 5 U Each is transformer balanced pin 3 positive to allow quiet operation even with long multi conductor snake cables Bandpass Outputs P R T V Unbalanced outputs to be used when the associated power amplifiers are located near the V4X and share the same AG mains supply These and all other signal grounds are isolated from chassis ground to minimize the possibility of ground loop hum Operation Note These jacks may be used simultaneously with the XLR jacks without unbalancing the XLR outputs Line Cord W For your safety we have incorporated a 3 wire line mains cable on the back of the chassis with proper grounding facilities It is not advisable to remove the ground pin under any circumstances If it is necessary to use the equipment without proper grounding facilities suitable grounding adapters should be used Less noise and greatly reduced shock hazard exists when the unit is operated with the proper grounded receptacles NOTE The above statement in reference to removing the ground pin is applicable only to 120 volt model products Set Up Procedure To achieve proper system set up and to provide good system performance and reliability all the system component efficiency ratings and crossover frequency values must be determined and used in the following procedure Step 1 Theefficiency rating of the low frequency enclosure becomes the reference eff
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13. iciency tor the entire system The level control associated with this bandpass should always be set at 0 dB For two way systems this will be the Mid level F and for three and four way systems this will be the Low Level E Example A system s low frequency component has an efficiency rating of 110 dB at 1W 1M 110 dB is the reference efficiency for setup Step 2 For three and four way systems the Mid Level setting will be the difference in efficiency rating between the low and mid components Example The system s mid frequency component efficiency is 109 dB at 1W 1M 110 109 1 dB The Mid Level setting should be 1 dB Step 3 The High Level G setting will be the difference in efficiency rating between the low and high components Example The system s high frequency component efficiency is 115 dB at 1W 1M 110 115 5 dB The High Level setting should be 5 dB Step 4 In 4 way systems only the Very High Level H setting will be the difference in efficiency rating between the low and very high components Example The very high frequency component efficiency is 108 dB at 1W 1M 110 108 2 dB The Very High Level setting should be 2 dB Step 5 The crossover frequency adjustments must be correct for the various components in the system These values are usually the cut off frequencies of the associated components but not necessarily Crossover frequencies are sometimes selected to improve the power sharing for a given s
14. ound system application These selections should never be below the culoff frequency values Step 6 For three and four way systems the 40 Hz filter J may be activated if desired This feature protects sub wooters from operating below cutoff and preserves headroom Step 7 For four way systems the 20 kHz filter may be activated if desired It is recommended for use with any system Step 8 Activate the HF EQ I if required See High Frequency Equalization section Step 9 Adjust the System Gain control A as described in the System Gain section page 2 Biamped System Speakers SP 1 SP 2 Internationals Sloped Monitors Control Output Usage Typical Setting 40 Hz Rollofi Not used LF Level Not used LF to MF Crossover Sets low system rolloff frequenc 40 to 100 Hz ME Level Sets low system level 0 dB reference MF HF Crossover Sets low to high crossover freq 500 to 1200 Hz HF Level Sets high system level 6 to 12 6B HF EQ Activates high system EQ Switch in HF VHF Crossover Sets high system rolloff frequency 12 to 20 kHz VHF Level Not used 20 kHz Rolloff Not used LF Output Not used Output Connect io low system power amplifier inputs HF Output Connect to high system power amplifier inputs VHF Output Not used Triamped System Speakers Project 2 FH 1 MB 2 MF1 X Typical Setti
15. pensation for variations in loudspeaker efficiency ratings See Set Up Procedure Section Operation Note Normally the High Frequency bandpass is used for the horn driver partion of a multi way system since this bandpass has the unique equalization capability Horn driver combinations usually require some padding negative dB setting due to their higher efficiency ratings Therefore a good starting setting is 6 dB for the High Frequency level For further explanation see High Frequency Equalization High Frequency Equalization HF EQ I High frequency EQ high end boost is used in two way systems utilizing horn drivers to extend the usable frequency range by one octave or more The VAX equalization frequency is factory preset and optimized for Peavey horn drivers and loudspeakers The high frequency boost is automatically determined by the setting of the High Frequency Level control G When itis set at O dB or at any dB setting there is little or no high frequency boost added by engaging the HF EQ function At dB settings the amount of boost added by the HF EQ function is approximately equal to the amount of pad 40 Hz Rolloff J Provides a 24 dB per octave roll off at 40 Hz to reduce subsonic rumble and to protect the low speaker from operating below its cutoff frequency Affects only the Low Frequency bandpass When not engaged the low end rolloff is below 10 Hz 20 kHz Rolloff Provides an 18 dB per octave rolloff at
16. sbarda LF Output 50 0548 10 vit 40 te defeated VHF Output 20 05 98 960 vh 20 rao deteated Maximum Output Levels 124 db 15 VAMS into 800 Ones Power Requirements 154 YAMS into 10k Ohma Size and Weight Less han COSM T HO 10 3 VRMS 20 Hz to 20 KHZ Cover frequencies set 260 He 1200 Hz amp B hie i evo controls sot at dalont positions EQ ou 40 He and 20 He olo rers m 20 Hz 10 20 Hz nweidteG 500 Ohm input termination 102 below 10 680 E CA below 10 087 97 eB below 110 40V 23608 Selow 10 doy 124 4 10 VRMS system gain 048 or lower thor level control st at datat positions or lowe Ohms balanced 10 Ohm unbalanced concustors prone jack balancogfunbalancoa LF female cin 3 positive balanced prone ack and XLA Gonnestor are nagodparalie S concuclor ta phone jack unbalanced mele cin 3 positie ransforme balanced enone and XLA connectors ara independent al signal grounds are comman and ited chassis ground T VAC 0160 He 20 watt domestic model 16 standerd rack mount T height depth B lbs THIS LIMITED WARRANTY VALID ONLY WHEN PURCHASED AND REGISTERED IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA ALL EXPORTED PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO WARRANTY AND SERVICES TO BE SPECIFIED AND PROVIDED BY THE AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR FOR EACH COUNTRY Cet clauses da garantie ne sont valables qu aux Etats Unis otau Canada
17. t to high system power amplifier inputs VHF Output Connect to v high system power amplifier inputs SP 2 Crossover Frequency E35 Reale Nat Uses eee e e peer ames TWO WAY SYSTEM CONNECTION The hookup procedure for the SP 2 is illustrated Crossover frequencies will be different for otherappli cations The majority of two way systems will require use of the Mid and High frequency outputs rather than the Low and Mid Use XLR balanced outputs for long cable runs MFI MB 2 FH 1 ETT EJA Acsate HE EO es PROJECT TWO THREE WAY SYSTEM CONNECTION Project Twoillustrated hock up is typical for most three way systems Crossover frequencies will be different for other appli cations inch output jacks may be used as illustrated when VAX and power amps are in the sama rack For long cable runs use XLR balanced outputs 3020HT 415 Sub 18 Crossover Frequencies actuate AO E x e De Not Activate HEEG CROSSOVER A FOUR WAY SYSTEM CONNECTION 415 Sub 3020HT illus trated hookupistypical for most four way systems
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