Peavey SESSIONBASS User's Manual
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1. 0 Volume 10 Input Sensitivity Nominal 200 mv 14 dB Maximum 2 21 v 6 9 dB maximum signal before input stage clipping Minimum 7 7 mv 42 3 dB Pre Gain and Volume 10 10 dB Pad In Nominal 620 mv 4 dB Maximum 7 v 16 9 dB maximum signal before input stage clipping Minimum 24 mv 32 4 dB Pre Gain and Volume 10 Tone Selection Bright Switch 8 dB 8 kHz Contour Special EQ voice boost 60 Hz notch 9 600 Hz boost 10 kHz Low 15 dB shelving type 40 Hz Mid 15 dB peaking filter frequency dependent on Mid Shift Mid Shift Variable frequency sweep from 200 Hz to 2 kHz High 15 dB shelving type 10 kHz Effects Loop volume set to 10 Send Level 0 315 VRMS 10 dB Send Load Impedance 1K ohm or greater Return Level 0 315 VRMS 10 dB Return Input Impedance 220 K ohms Tuner Send Level buffered off input jack dependent on instrument level Load Impedance 1K ohm or greater XLR Balanced Line Out 600 ohm transformer balanced Nominal Output Levels Pre EQ Level 860 mv 1 3 dB Post EQ Level 690 mv 3 2 dB Dimensions amp Weight 3 875 H x 19 W x 11 875 D 17 7 Ibs A Due to aur efforts for constant improvements features and specifications listed herein are subject to change without notice 6 SA2. Output for supplying signals to external low level effects or signal processing equipment f EFFECTS RETURN JACK 16 Input for returning signals from external low level effects or signal processing equipment DDT COMPRESSION DEFEAT SWITCH 17 DDT compression is defeated when the PEDO is in the in position DDT should be enabled at all times to protect the speakers STATUS POWER LED 18 The LED is green when the power switch is in the on position During normal operation the LED also acts as a DDT indicator The LED illuminates red when DDT power amp compression is taking place When DDT is defeated the LED will illuminate red when clipping occurs POWER SWITCH 19 Used to turn AC mains power on or off Rear Panel ES SIONBASS BUILT UNDER SAT i T E Eer 1 CA eis 120 VAG B Hr A PRODUCT OF PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORR 608 WATTS MERIDIAN MS MADE IN U S A 0 0 REAR PANEL FEATURES FUSE 20 WARNING THE FUSE SHOULD ONLY BE REPLACED WHEN THE POWER CORD HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM ITS POWER SOURCE CAUTION USING A FUSE LARGER THAN THE RECOMMENDED SIZE COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER A The fuse is located within the cap of the fuseholder If the fuse should fail IT MUST BE RE PLACED WITH THE SAME TYPE AND VALUE IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND TO PREVENT VOIDING THE WARRANTY If the unit repeatedly blows
3. fuses it should be taken to a qualified service center for repair LINE CORD 120 V products only 21 For your safety we have incorporated a 3 wire line mains cable with proper grounding facilities A 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 adaptors should be used Less noise and greatly reduced shock hazard exists when the unit is operated with properly grounded receptacles SPEAKER JACKS 22 Two paralleled 1 4 speaker jacks are provided for connection to speaker enclosures The A minimum speaker load impedance is 4 ohms Warning To prevent the amplifier from overheating the side mounted fan and rear located vent should always remain clear of obstructions SPECIFICATIONS POWER AMPLIFIER All measurements are with a 120 VAC 60 Hz line Rated Output Power 130 watts into 8 ohms 200 watts into 4 ohms Output Power typically 140 watts into 8 ohms 1 THD 147 watts into 8 ohms 5 THD 205 watts into 4 ohms 1 THD 210 watts into 4 ohms 5 THD Noise Floor typically 95 dB below rated power DDT Dynamic Range Greater than 20 dB PREAMP Nominal measurements are taken with the following control settings unless otherwise noted All measurements reference to J VRMS 0 dB Control Settings 10 dB Pad Out Pregain 5 Bright Switch Out Contour 0 Low 0 Mid 0 Mid Shift 1 kHz High
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5. s Symbol soll den Anwender vor unisolierten gef hrlichen Spannungen innerhalb des Geh uses warnen die von Ausreichender St rke sind um einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen zu k nnen Handhabung und Wartung des Produkts betreffen VORSICHT Risiko Elektrischer Schlag Nicht ffnen VORSICHT Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden nicht die Abdeckung enfernen Es befinden sich keine Teile darin die vom Anwender repariert werden k nnten Reparaturen nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal durchf hren lassen ACHTUNG Um einen elektrischen Schlag oder Feuergefahr zu vermeiden sollte dieses Ger t nicht dem Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden Vor Inbetriebnahme unbedingt die Bedienungsanleitung lesen 0 Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer auf wichtige Instruktionen in der Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam machen die Fe ENGLISH sane D 3 SESSIONBASS ef sada 1 de 1 9 e 200 1 o 10 p INPUT PAD 0 ne GAN CONTOUR MID Ser tie VOLUME NORMAL BRIGHT am PHELO 6 Dor L 1 LOW 2 EQUALIZATION ESE l L oe 1 1 1 T L d UA Features e 2 Rack space chassis design Buffered tuner send jack 130 Watts into 8 Q and Post EQ effects loop 200 Watts into 4 2 Transformer balanced XLR jack 3 Band active EQ with shiftable Pre Post EQ send switch for XLR jack mid range control e Ground lift switch for XLR jack Con
6. struccones importantes sobre la operaci n y mantenimiento en la literatura que viene con el producto PRECAUCION Riesgo de corrientazo No abra PRECAUCION Para disminuir el riesgo de corrientazo no abra la cubierta No hay piezas adentro que el usario pueda reparar Deje todo mantenimiento a los t cnicos calificados ADVERTENCIA Para evitar corrientazos o peligro de incendio no deje expuesto a la luvia o humedad este aparato Antes de usar este aparato lea m s advertencias en la gu a de operaci n Ce symbole est utilis pur indiquer l utilisateur la pr sence l int rieur de ce produit de tension non isol e dangereuse pouvant tre d intensit suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc lectrique Ce symbole est utilis pour indiquer l utilisateur qu il ou qu elle trouvera d importantes instructions sur l utilisation et l entretien service de l appareil dans la litt rature accompagnant le produit ATTENTION Risques de choc lectrique NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION Afin de r duire le risque de choc lectrique ne pas enlever le couvercle I ne se trouve a l int rieur aucune pi ce pouvant tre r par e par l utilisateur Confier l entretien un personnel qualifi AVERTISSEMENT Afin de pr venir les risques de d charge lectrique ou de feu n exposez pas cet appareil a la pluie ou l humidit Avant d utiliser cet appareil lisez les avertissements suppl mentaires situ s dans le guide Diese
7. tour control Patented DDT power amp compression 10 dB Pad switch with defeat switch and LED indicator Congratulations on your purchase of the Peavey Sessionbass The Sessionbass was designed keeping in mind the value of a lightweight powerful bass amp This amp has that and more Because the Sessionbass is a lightweight two rack space amp you can carry it to a gig in a bag or rack mount it with your favorite effects processor The easy to use three band EQ is so versatile you should have no problem quickly dialing up your sound Professional features like a Tuner Send Post EQ effects loop and a transformer balanced XLR jack with Pre Post EQ switch will make your next gig easy Notice that we tapped the signal for the XLR before the Volume control even for the Post EQ Send so you can adjust your stage volume without getting that evil eye from the sound man Whew you know that s a relief To get the most out of your new Sessionbass we suggest that you look over the manual Read on and enjoy FRONT PANEL FEATURES INPUT JACK 1 This input will accept signals from all types of bass pickups INPUT PAD SWITCH 2 Provided for instruments that have extremely high output which can result in overdriving distorting the input stage Depressing the switch to its in position reduces the level of the input signal by 10 dB TUNER SEND JACK 3 A 1 4 jack is provided for connecting an instrument tuner This jack is b
8. uffered off the input jack so it is just like plugging in directly into the tuner BRIGHT SWITCH 4 Provides a preset boost to treble frequencies To activate depress the switch to its in position PRE GAIN CONTROL 5 Controls the input gain of the preamplifier CONTOUR CONTROL 6 Provides a specially voiced EQ as the knob is rotated clockwise When the knob is fully counterclockwise set to 0 there is no voicing added LOW CONTROL 7 An active tone control shelving type 15 dB that varies the low frequency boost or cut MID CONTROL 8 An active tone control peak notch 15 dB that adjusts the mid frequency range MID SHIFT CONTROL 9 Selects the frequency band that the mid control cuts or boosts HIGH CONTROL 10 An active tone control shelving type 15 dB that varies the high frequency boost or cut VOLUME CONTROL 11 Controls the overall volume level of the amplifier The final level adjustment should be made after the de sired sound has been achieved LINE OUT XLR JACK 12 Provides 600 ohm transformer balanced signal for patching into a sound reinforcement or recording console PRE POST EQ SELECT SWITCH 13 Allows selection between a Pre EQ switch set to the out position or a Post EQ switch set to the in position send to the XLR line out jack GROUND LIFT SWITCH 14 Provided to lift the ground on the XLR jack when ground loops are encountered EFFECTS SEND JACK 15
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