Peavey PR 12 D User's Manual
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1. 3 is On Illuminates RED when amplifier clipping is occurring or the unit has tripped the thermal protection system LINK OUT Link Out is a1 4 post level send intended for the use of linking multiple PR 12D s in a line In that case the Link Out would connect to the 1 4 connections of the MIC LINE 5 input of the next PR 12D in the line of PR speakers All of the PR 12D s in the line should have their respective PADs 6 engaged and Level control 7 set to mid position The first PR can use it s level control to set the volume for all of the PR speakers in the line DIRECT IN Direct In is a 1 4 line input that can be used to drive the PR 12D directly from a mixer or other line level source This input jack has switching contacts that disconnects the PR 12D pre amp therefore the level control on the PR 12D does not affect the volume of the speaker 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A CAUTIONS The unit must be disconnected from the AC power source before any work is done on it Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel The heat sink on the back plate can become hot to the touch Do not block or cover the heat sink from ventilation Be sure to keep the microphone away from the front of the speaker after switching the mic sensitivity pad to the OUT position and while setting the microphone level or very loud feedback will occur Damage to the system is likely if this occurs DO NOT connect the inputs of the PR 12D to2. PR 12D would be a sound reinforcement mixing console mixer or the output from a CD player iPod player or tape deck A dynamic microphone can be connected and used as well REAR PANEL T gt Qa Qa lt W voltage WARNING To REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK g DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE TO PREVENT sticker l THE RISK OF FIRE HAZARD REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE 250 VOLT FUSE a AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR REMPLACER PAR UNFUSIBLE DE MEME TYPE ET DE 250 VOLTS FUSE The unit is AC power line fuse protected from overloads and fault conditions with a fast blow 3 15 Amp fuse This fuse is located within the cap of the enclosure If the fuse fails THE FUSE MUST BE REPLACED WITH THE SAME TYPE AND VALUE IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND TO PREVENT VOIDING THE WARRANTY If the unit blows a fuse it should be taken to a qualified service center for repair IEC POWER CORD CONNECTION A This receptacle is for the IEC line cord supplied that provides AC power to the unit It is very important that you ensure the PR 12D has the proper AC line voltage supplied You can find the proper voltage for your PR 12D printed next to the IEC line power cord on the rear panel of the unit Please read this guide carefully to ensure your personal safety as well as the safety of your equipment Never break off the ground pin on any equipment It is provided for your safety If th
3. powered system with 200 watt total power e Both power amps have DDT compression e 12 heavy duty woofer with 2 375 voice coil and Neodymium Magnet e Woofer servo for reduced woofer distortion e Automatic equal loudness Fletcher Munson e RX 14 1 4 titanium compression driver e Peak SPL up to 120 dB with music e Combo jack with 1 4 TRS 8 female XLR mic or line level balanced input e Two 1 4 phone jacks for link out direct in capability e Molded in horn with exceptionally smooth response and pattern control Top and sides handgrips e Pole mount molded in e Reduced weight Top and bottom flying point inserts DESCRIPTION The Peavey PR 12D is a powered bi amplified two way speaker system engineered to provide very high levels of performance ina compact powered loudspeaker The PR 12D is capable of up to 120 dB peak SPL The enclosure utilizes tough polypropylene in an injection molded plastic trapezoidal form with a coated steel grille to offer an attractive yet durable powered speaker system This two way powered system is comprised of a 150 W class D power amplifier driving a 12 heavy duty woofer The RX 14 compression driver is driven by a 50 W class D power amplifier and features a 1 4 titanium diaphragm coupled to an extremely smooth and well controlled constant directivity horn with a coverage pattern of 90 by 40 that is molded integrally into the enclosure A balanced input to the preamp EQ electron
4. the output of a power amplifier The inputs are meant to be driven from a line level strength signal DO NOT remove the protective metal grille WARNING The PR 12D is very efficient and powerful This sound system can permanently damage hearing Use extreme care setting the overall maximum loudness The apparent sound level of the PR 12D can be deceiving due to its clear clean sound output The lack of distortion or obvious distress can make the sound level seem much lower than it actually is This system is capable of SPL in excess of 120 dB at 1 M from the speaker FLYING THE PR 12D CAUTION THE SUSPENDING OR FLYING OF THE PEAVEY PR 12D MUST BE DONE BY A CERTIFIED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR MOUNTING THE PEAVEY PR 12D SPEAKER SYSTEM CAUTION Before attempting to suspend this model of speaker consult a certified structural engineer Speaker can fall due to improper suspension resulting in serious injury and property damage Other enclosures must not be suspended below one nor should additional weight be suspended from one of these units Use only the correct mating hardware All associated rigging is the responsibility of others Always use all four inserts of a given group as a set NEVER use just one insert to fly a cabinet The four insert groupings are a top group of four and a bottom group of four Some models also have a group of four on the rear plane of the cabinet Maximum enclosure angle f
5. 000 74 999 City State 12 Which of the following is your primary source of information on musical products select best answer 4 Top two 2 reasons why you purchased from this store dealer O Television O Mail order catalogs O Availability of product Past favorable experience O Radio O Direct mail O Friend Relative s recommendation O Best price O Internet J Literature from manufacturer O Store credit card O Advertised special O Newspaper O Other O Knowledgeable staff O Convenient location O Magazines O Availability of lessons O Received as a gift EEN J Other 13 What is your main motivation for buying new equipment 5 Where do you most often shop for music and sound products O Replacing old product O Impulse O Independent retailer O Newspaper ads g Want new and leading edge O Need for improved performance O Mass market retailer O Internet Web sites equipment OJ New technology O Mail order magazines J Other O Fullfill a specific need O Availability of product O Supplement existing products O Other 0 Value 6 What two 2 factors most influenced your purchase of this product O Peavey brand name O Product appearance 14 Please list your three most frequently visited Web sites O Craftsmanship O Durability I O Features for price O Prior experience with Peavey 1 htip O Bundled accessories O Packaging 2 http J Sound quality O Other 3 http 15 In your opinion what co
6. 10 What This Warranty Covers Your Peavey Warranty covers defects in material and workmanship in Peavey products purchased and serviced in the U S A and Canada What This Warranty Does Not Cover The Warranty does not cover 1 damage caused by accident misuse abuse improper installation or operation rental product modification or neglect 2 damage occurring during shipment 3 damage caused by repair or service performed by persons not authorized by Peavey 4 products on which the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 5 products not purchased from an Authorized Peavey Dealer Who This Warranty Protects This Warranty protects only the original purchaser of the product How Long This Warranty Lasts The Warranty begins on the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser The duration of the Warranty is as follows Product Category Duration Guitars Basses Amplifiers Preamplifiers Mixers Electronic Crossovers and Equalizers 2 years 3 years Drums 2 years 1 year Enclosures 3 years 2 years Digital Effect Devices and Keyboards and MIDI Controllers 1 years 1 year Microphones 2 years Speaker Components 1 year incl Speakers Baskets Drivers Diaphragm Replacement Kits and Passive Crossovers Tubes and Meters go Days Cables Limited Lifetime Rockmaster Series Strum n Fun Vectra Rotor OCC Stage pack 1 year GT amp BT Series amps Retro Fire Metal Maker and Ir
7. 12D AC power runs will be used and a certified electrician should be consulted to be sure that all AC wiring complies with local codes and regulations It is also advisable to use a cable clip properly affixed to the cabinet to strain relief the IEC power cord connected to the amplifier module at 2 so the power cord cannot be pulled out or vibrate loose UsE OF PR 12D WITH A SUBWOOFER The built in pole adapter allows use with the Peavey SP Subcompact 18X and the accessory pole that it is designed to use Peavey part 00326540 The pole used is 36 3 16 long and has a nominal diameter of 1 3 8 CONNECTING A SIGNAL TO THE PR 12D There are a variety of ways to input a signal to the PR 12D The primary input 5 provides either a balanced mic or line level input allowing the use of a1 4 phone plug either a standard single ended tip sleeve plug or a balanced TRS ring tip sleeve type plug OR a male XLR plug Then there are two line level unbalanced 1 4 phone jacks that can be mixed in with the primary input Do not connect cables to the jacks while the unit is ON and the Volume is turned up While a standard single ended 1 4 phone plug equipped cable will work well and the balanced input circuitry of the primary input 5 will provide some interference rejection a balanced cable using either the balanced TRS 1 4 phone plug or the XLR plug will provide superior interference rejection and performance Sometimes with difficult interfere
8. LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT AT PEAVEY S OPTION IF WE ELECT TO REPLACE THE PRODUCT THE REPLACEMENT MAY BE A RECONDITIONED UNIT PEAVEY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES BASED ON INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF USE LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS AT THE SITE OF USE OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE EVEN IF PEAVEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If you have any questions about this Warranty or services received or if you need assistance in locating an Authorized Service Center please contact the Peavey International Service Center at 601 483 5365 Features and specifications are subject to change without notice 0J L 37 38 13 02 03 and defined in EN 50419 2005 The bar is the symbol for marking of new waste and is applied only to equipment manufactured after 13 August 2005 x Logo referenced in Directive 2002 96 EC Annex IV N U S customer warranty registration Optional Product Extended Warranty Registration Give us some information and put your extended warranty into effect Please take a few minutes to fill out this information survey sheet to help us get to know and s
9. ONS ELECTRONIC INPUT IMPEDANCE NOMINAL Primary balanced input 20 k Ohms line level sensitivity selected 2 4 k Ohms mic level sensitivity selected 10 k Ohms unbalanced 1 4 Mic SWITCH SENSITIVITY INCREASE 30 dB INFRASONIC FILTER PROTECTION 36 dB octave roll off Woofer servo that subtracts error so that the woofer cone follows the drive waveform precisely Constant Loudness Fletcher Muson circuit for accenuating bass and treble at low listening volume levels NOMINAL AMPLIFIER FREQUENCY RESPONSE 0 1 dB from 10 Hz to 30 kHz HUM AND NOISE Greater than 90 dB below rated power DDT DYNAMIC RANGE Greater than 14 dB THD AND IM Typically less than 0 1 DAMPING FACTOR Greater than 100 1000 Hz 8 Ohms POWER REQUIREMENTS OF PEAVEY PR 12P SYSTEM DOMESTIC Nominal 110 Watts 120 VAC 60 Hz FREQUENCY RESPONSE CURVES Amplitude Response Im On Axis ke o o0 dB SPL re 20 Pa 60 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Frequency Hz Figure 1 EC Features and specifications subject to change without notice Peavey Electronics Corporation e 5022 Hartley Peavey Drive e Meridian e MS 39305 601 483 5365 e FAX 601 486 1278 80305570 e www peavey com 2008 Printed in the U S A 13 PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY Effective Date 03 04 20
10. aged If the sound seems heavily compressed check this indicator if it is blinking RED more than occasionally then the drive level from the mixer or the volume control on the PR 12D needs to be reduced When first turning on the sound system switch on all upstream electronics first then the PR 12P with its volume control fully counterclockwise all the way down Begin checking levels with the mixer output level controls all the way down and bring them up slowly with the PR 12D volume control set to the desired setting halfway up recommended to start Mic LINE PAD ADJUSTMENT The mic line pad 6 provides for the increased gain needed for microphone use into the primary input 5 Use a straightened paperclip or small screwdriver to reach through the hole in the rear panel where the recessed tab is to set its position Set the Mic Line Pad to in or the white tab furthest from the panel for line level signal use and set it out or closest to the panel for mic level use The unit is shipped with the tab in the line level position It is recessed behind the panel so that the gain can not be inadvertently increased during transport or set up Due to the 30 dB of extra gain that this switch provides DO NOT leave it in the out position for line level use This will result in input stage clipping of the PR 12D and cause unnecessary distortion TROUBLESHOOTING No OUTPUT AT ALL First make sure the unit has AC power and
11. city The system shall utilize a 12 heavy duty woofer and an RX 14 compression driver tweeter The nominal radiation pattern shall be 90 in the horizontal plane and 40 in the vertical plane The powered bi amplified loudspeaker system shall have a group of medium impedance input connectors consisting of one combo female XLR and 1 4 TRS phone jack and two 1 4 phone jacks on the rear panel A volume control will be located near each input jack The combo female XLR and 1 4 TRS phone jack will have a gain adjust pad that provides for switching between line level input signals and mic level input signals 10 The system power amplifiers shall have an unfiltered frequency response of 10 Hz to 30 kHz which deviates no more than o 1 dB up to rated power a damping factor greater than 100 1 kHz into 8 ohms hum and noise better than 90 dB below rated power and THD and IMD of less than 0 1 The woofer amplifier shall be capable of 150 W into a 8 ohm nominal load and the tweeter amplifier shall be capable of 50 W output into a 8 ohm load and both shall incorporate independent DDT compression The input signal shall be electronically divided into high frequencies and low frequencies by a staggered pole third order slope line level crossover at 2 kHz The low frequencies shall be processed to provide bass boost subsonic filtering and overall response shaping and the high frequencies shall be equalized for constant directivity ho
12. e outlet used does not have a ground pin a suitable grounding adapter should be used and the third wire should be grounded properly To prevent the risk of shock or fire hazard always be sure that the mixer and all other associated equipment are properly grounded ON OFF SWITCH This rocker switch supplies AC power to the PR 12D when switched to the ON position FRONT PANEL IN GROUND LIFT Switches the XLR 5 PIN 1 from direct contact with ground in the event that hum occurs PRIMARY INPUT CHANNEL 1 The primary input is switchable between line level and mic level input The line level input is of the medium impedance balanced type and when switched to mic level 6 it is of a typical low Z mic input impedance Jack 5 is a combo female XLR and 1 4 TRS connector PAD Switches the sensitivity of Channel 1 from line level to mic level sensitivity Pushed in the sensitivity is set for line level input signals When the switch is not pushed in the sensitivity is increased by 30 dB so it is suitable for mic level signals PAD STATUS LED Illuminates green when PAD switch 6 is in line level mode and yellow when the PAD is in mic level mode VOLUME Controls the gain level of the Primary Input 5 Channel 1 of the powered speaker system It is used to directly set the system output level for the Channel 1 input signal POWER CLIP LED I luminates GREEN when the electronics receive power when the Power switch
13. ertissements suppl mentaires Dieses Symbol soll den Anwender vor unisolierten gef hrlichen Spannungen innerhalb des Geh uses warnen die von Ausreichender Starke sind um einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen zu k nnen Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer auf wichtige Instruktionen in der Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam machen die 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 WARNUNG Um elektrischen Schlag oder Brandgefahr zu verhindern sollte dieser Apparat nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden und Gegenst nde mit Fl ssigkeiten gefuellt wie Vasen nicht auf diesen Apparat gesetzt werden Bevor dieser Apparat verwendet wird lesen Sie bitte den Funktionsf hrer f r weitere Warnungen IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electrical products basic cautions should always be followed including the following SNaAY Ew F 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings C Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in acco
14. erve you better g To save time submit your warranty registration online at www peavey com support warrantyregistration 1 7 How did you learn about this Peavey product select best answer O Magazine review O Teacher s recommendation First Name Initial Last Name O Newspaper review O Catalog or flyer O Radio advertisement O Saw in store O Advertised special O Use by professional Street Address O Friend Relative s recommendation O Other O Salesperson s recommendation 8 Which other brands models did you consider City State Province Postal Code LI Telephone Number E mail Address 9 How would you describe your level of musicianship technical expertise S a O Beginner Never played or taken less than one 1 year of lessons Fax Number Date of Birth O Intermediate One 1 to five 5 years of lessons or playing O Advanced More than five 5 years of lessons or playing play professionally Gender OM OF 10 Education select best answer 2 CT High school O Some college Model 8 Digit Serial Number O Completed college O Graduate school Date of Purchase Price Paid 11 Which best describe your family income select best answer O Under 15 000 O 75 000 99 999 3 O 15 000 24 999 O 100 000 149 999 O 25 000 34 999 J Over 150 000 Name of store where purchased O 35 000 49 999 O 50
15. ga el ctrica no abra la cubierta No hay piezas tiles dentro Deje todo mantenimiento en manos del personal t cnico cualificado ADVERTENCIA Para prevenir choque electrico o riesgo de incendios este aparato no se debe exponer a la lluvia o a la humedad Los objetos llenos de liquidos como los floreros no se deben colocar encima de este aparato Antes de usar este aparato lea la guia de funcionamiento para otras advertencias Ce symbole est utilis dans ce manuel pour indiquer a l utilisateur la pr sence d une tension dangereuse pouvant tre d amplitude suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc lectrique Ce symbole est utilis dans ce manuel pour indiquer a l utilisateur qu il ou qu elle trouvera d importantes instructions concernant l utilisation et l entretien de l appareil dans le paragraphe signal ATTENTION Risques de choc lectrique NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION Afin de r duire le risque de choc lectrique ne pas enlever le couvercle Il ne se trouve a Vint rieur aucune pi ce pouvant tre repar e par l utilisateur Confiez l entretien et la r paration de Vappareil a un r parateur Peavey agr AVIS Dans le but de reduire les risques d incendie ou de decharge electrique cet appareil ne doit pas etre expose a la pluie ou a l humidite et aucun objet rempli de liquide tel qu un vase ne doit etre pose sur celui ci Avant d utiliser de cet appareil lisez attentivement le guide fonctionnant pour av
16. ics consists of one combo female XLR and 1 4 TRS phone jack It is switchable between mic level and line level sensitivity Two 1 4 phone jacks are provided for link out direct in capability The link out is post level and pre crossover While the direct in is a direct pre crossover input A woofer servo senses back EMF from the woofer voice coil that is not a result of the drive signal and subtracts the error so that the woofer cone follows the drive waveform precisely Constant Loudness Fletcher Munson circuit for accenuating bass and treble at low listening volume levels The power amplifiers providing the bi amplification are low distortion units providing 150 W continuous RMS into the nominal 8 ohm load of the woofer and a 50 W continuous RMS into the nominal 8 ohm load of the tweeter They were selected for their reliability and superb musical performance capability Both amplifiers feature our patented DDT compression which virtually eliminates audible power amplifier clipping A molded in handle provides ease of transport while multiple mounting points top and bottom for the Peavey Versamount allow maximum utility APPLICATIONS The Peavey PR 12D has a variety of applications such as sound reinforcement public address side fill system karaoke or musical playback With the optional monitor stand kit the Peavey PR 12D makes an excellent stage monitor A typical signal source for the line level inputs of the Peavey
17. is turned ON Make sure the Power Clip LED 4 is illuminated Green If not make certain the ON OFF switch 3 is in the ON position and check the IEC power cord connection 2 by ensuring it is fully engaged and seated Make certain the AC line cord is plugged into a working AC outlet Finally check the fuse 1 See the Rear Panel Fuse section for safety instructions Once assured your unit is getting AC power check that the PR 12D is getting a signal Temporarily disconnect the cable running to its inputs and connect it to some other device capable of reproducing the signal i e a power amp and speaker If this produces a signal make sure that all Volume controls being used have been turned up to a Satisfactory level one third to halfway If the PR 12D has been subjected to direct sunlight or excessive heat the built in thermal protection may have been triggered The power clip LED will be illuminated RED if this is the case If so turn off the PR 12D and let it cool for a sufficient amount of time If there is still no output contact your authorized Peavey dealer or the Peavey International Service Center HUM OR Buzz If the PR 12D is producing a hum or buzz this can be AC outlet related Try plugging the PR 12D into a different AC outlet Sometimes if a different circuit breaker is used for the mixer and the PR 12D it can cause hum problems Ensure that shielded cables have been used to route the signal to the PR 12Ds inp
18. k Hazard and Grounding Connect only to a power supply of the type marked on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack rear support should be provided Note for UK only If the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this unit do not correspond with the terminals in your plug proceed as follows a The wire that is colored green and yellow must be connected to the terminal that is marked by the letter E the earth symbol colored green or colored green and yellow b The wire that is colored blue must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter N or the color black c The wire that is colored brown must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter L or the color red This electrical apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and care should be taken not to place objects containing liquids such as vases upon the apparatus The on off switch in this unit does not break both sides of the primary mains Hazardous energy can be present inside the chassis when the on off switch is in the off position The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense
19. ly power to any other device The PR 12D has built in EQ to extend and smooth the natural response of the speakers in the system Bass boost and HF EQ have been applied and the system has a nominally flat response so it should require little if any additional EQ If excessive additional bass boost or HF boost have been added externally to the PR 12D it could cause premature overload at high SPL Reduce the amount of any external mixer rack EQ and see if that clears up the distortion Finally realize that even though the PR 12D is a powerful and high output unit it does ultimately have limits and it may need additional powered units or a subwoofer to provide enough sound output or coverage In this case try turning the mixer levels down a little to see if that clears things up If after checking all the things listed to check and anything else you can think of to check safely and the system still exhibits problems carefully note all conditions and check with your Peavey dealer for advice CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your PR 12D is a sturdy and durable product and will provide years of reliable use if properly cared for Use common sense and read the safety warnings to avoid hazardous operating conditions The unit must be disconnected from the AC power source before any work is done on it Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel SUNLIGHT HEAT Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight as this may cause the unit to overhea
20. nce problems it will be helpful to lift the shield ground ona balanced cable at the PR 12D end only by using the ground lift switch 4 Check any input changes carefully always turning the volume control down before plugging and unplugging cables Use of high quality premium cables is recommended for the PR 12D as these usually have better shielding and materials and will provide greater long term reliability It is usually a good idea to leave some Slack at the input to the PR 12D and also to tape the cables down or run them under a cable guard to avoid anyone tripping over them or pulling the PR 12D over when stand mounted VOLUME CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The PR 12D is equipped with a volume control to facilitate use in many different applications With the volume control adjusted fully clockwise gain is at maximum and the input sensitivity is 0 375 V RMS for full rated output When driving the PR 12D from a mixer it may be advantageous to reduce the input sensitivity by turning the volume control to the halfway point The PR 12D will now more closely match a typical power amp If the mixing board indicates clipping of its output signals then all of the PR 12P power capability is not being utilized cleanly Clipping the signal before it gets to the PR 12D is not optimal Reduce the mixer output level and turn up the volume control on the PR 12D The amplifiers in the PR 12D are equipped with DDT and an LED indicator to show that DDT has eng
21. noise for a sufficient time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the following permissible noise level exposures Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA Slow Response 90 92 95 97 100 1 102 PSN uda S 105 12 110 1 4 or less 115 According to OSHA any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss Ear plugs or protectors to the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits as set forth above To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH PR 12D Thank you for purchasing the class D powered PR 12D The PR 12D features a bi amped power section that provides 150 watts power for the woofer and 50 watts power for the compression driver tweeter both with Peavey exclusive DDT compression Featuring a 12 heavy duty woofer and the RX 14 compression driver the PR 12D provides an XLR and 1 4 phone combo jack with mic line switchable level balanced input with volume control FEATURES e Bi amplified Class D
22. on Wing Denotes additional Warranty period applicable if optional Warranty Registration Card is completed and returned to Peavey by original retail purchaser within go days of purchase What Peavey Will Do We will repair or replace at Peavey s discretion products covered by Warranty at no charge for labor or materials If the product or component must be shipped to Peavey for Warranty service the consumer must pay initial shipping charges If the repairs are covered by Warranty Peavey will pay the return shipping charges How To Get Warranty Service 1 Take the defective item and your sales receipt or other proof of date of purchase to your Authorized Peavey Dealer or Authorized Peavey Service Center OR 2 Ship the defective item prepaid to Peavey Electronics Corporation International Service Center 412 Highway 11 amp 80 East Meridian MS 39301 Include a detailed description of the problem together with a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of date of purchase as evidence of Warranty coverage Also provide a complete return address Limitation of Implied Warranties ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied Warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Exclusions of Damages PEAVEY S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS
23. p PR 42 D Powered bi amplified two way speaker system gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product CAUTION Risk of electrical shock DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING To prevent electrical shock or fire hazard this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids such as vases should not be placed on this apparatus Before using this apparatus read the operating guide for further warnings Este simbolo tiene el prop sito de alertar al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso sin aislamiento dentro de la caja del producto y que puede tener una magnitud suficiente como para constituir riesgo de descarga el ctrica Este s mbolo tiene el prop sito de alertar al usario de la presencia de instruccones importantes sobre la operaci n y mantenimiento en la informaci n que viene con el producto PRECAUCION Riesgo de descarga el ctrica iNO ABRIR PRECAUCION Para disminuir el riesgo de descar
24. phragm compression driver tweeter Box TUNING FREQUENCY FBOX 55 Hz ELECTROACOUSTIC CROSSOVER FREQUENCY 2 000 Hz CROSSOVER TYPE Internal Electronic two way crossover with CD horn EQ level matching bass boost and subsonic filtering Peavey PR 12D SPECIFICATIONS CROSSOVER SLOPES 18 dB octave third order low pass 18 dB octave third order high pass both with staggered poles and driver EQ Unit has horn spatially aligned with woofer ELECTRONIC INPUT IMPEDANCE NOMINAL 10 k Ohms unbalanced 20 k Ohms balanced line level 2 4 k Ohms balanced mic level INPUT CONNECTIONS One combo female XLR 1 4 phone jack providing balanced operation with switch selectable mic or line level sensitivity Also has two 1 4 phone jack line level unbalanced input and output ENCLOSURE MATERIALS AND FINISH Injection molded polypropylene of a nominal thickness of 1 4 with internal ribbing and bracing and with textured finish Molded material is black MOUNTING Subwoofer pole mounting via molded in mount flying via Versamount 70 and four rubber feet for floor use DIMENSIONS 23 69 60 2 cm tall by 17 81 45 2 cm wide 10 00 25 4 cm in rear by 13 75 34 9 cm deep OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Impulse 200 Floor Monitor Kit FG 00370480 NET WEIGHT 28 lbs 12 ADDITIONAL REMARKS Also available as a passively crossed over unit the Peavey PR 12 ELECTRONICS AND AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATI
25. rdance with manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding plug The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories provided by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Never break off the ground pin Write for our free booklet Shoc
26. rn EQ and response shaping The enclosure shall be constructed of injection molded polypropylene of 1 4 nominal thickness with a UL flame rating and reinforcing ribs internally A handgrip shall be molded in on the top rear edge and one on each side of the woofer A powder coated metal grille shall be provided for woofer protection The cabinet shall incorporate a pole mount for speaker stand use four tall sturdy rubber feet for floor standing use and four mounting point inserts on the top and bottom each for flying use The outside dimensions shall be 23 69 tall by x 17 81 wide 10 00 in rear by x 13 75 deep and the weight shall be 28 lbs Power requirements shall be 100 Watts nominal 100 amp 120 VAC 50 60 Hz Domestic and 220 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Export The loudspeaker system shall be called a Peavey PR 12D 11 ENCLOSURE Peavey PR 12D domestic FREQUENCY RESPONSE 47 Hz to 20 kHz Low FREQUENCY LIMIT 3 DB POINT 36 Hz USEABLE Low FREQUENCY LIMIT 10 DB POINT 42 Hz INTERNAL POWER AMPLIFIERS 120 VAC LINE Woofer 150 Watts less than 0 1 distortion Tweeter 70 Watts peak dynamic power 50 Watts less than 0 1 distortion NOMINAL SENSITIVITY 1W 1M SWEPT SINE INPUT IN ANECHOIC ENVIRONMENT 97 dB MAXIMUM SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL 120 dB music peak NOMINAL RADIATION ANGLES 90 horizontal by 40 vertical TRANSDUCER COMPLEMENT 12 heavy duty woofer and RX 44 1 4 titanium dia
27. rom vertical hang 30 Always use a Suitable safety chain or wire rope looped through the top handle and firmly attached to a suitable structural member as indicated by a certified structural engineer The recommended range of torque for the mounting bolt is 3 to 3 1 2 lb feet of torque DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN If an insert spins it has been damaged and the cabinet cannot be flown Never transport the cabinet while mounted on an array bracket or other mounting bracket as this may unduly stress the mounting inserts WARNING NOTE TO STRUCTURAL ENGINEER For the PR 12D the thread insertion depth of the end of the mounting bolt should not be more than 5 16 past the surface of the cabinet If these thread insertion depths are exceeded then the inserts may be damaged or unseated from the cabinet severely compromising the mounting integrity of the cabinet The correct mounting bolt diameter and threads per inch are 1 4 X 20 Use of a grade five bolt is recommended CONNECTING AC POWER TO THE PR 12D The PR 12D comes with an 8 foot IEC connection AC power cord If you are using an extension cord or power strip with this powered speaker make sure it is of good quality and of a sufficient current capacity to maintain safety and maximize the power output capability of the PR 12D Do not connect any other device to the same extension cord that the PR 12D is connected to SPECIAL NOTE FOR PERMANENT INSTALLATION When installing the PR
28. t and thermally shut off Excessively hot operating conditions can also cause a thermal shutdown Do not store in extremely hot or cold conditions or extremely high humidity Always allow unit to come to room temperature before use CLEANING Never clean the PR 12D while plugged in or turned ON When the unit has been fully disconnected from AC power sources use a dry cloth to remove soil or other dirt Never use strong solvents on the PR 12D as they could damage the cabinet Do not allow ANY fluids to drip inside the PR 12D TOUCHUP For an overall finish enhancement and protective coating use gloves to apply a plastic finish protector such as Armor All protectant to the surface of the plastic cabinet only Note that the cabinet will be slippery after these treatments rub them down vigorously with a dry lint free cloth to minimize this CHECK FOR SECURE HARDWARE After the first few months of use and periodically thereafter check the hardware of the PR 12D for tightness including the rear panel screws and the screws that hold the baffle and rear cabinet together The unit is subject to a great deal of vibration and this could cause them to loosen with use ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS The powered loudspeaker system shall have a frequency response from 47 Hz to 20 kHz The peak SPL with inaudible distortion shall reach 120 dB with music as a source when measured at a distance of 1M and driven to full output capa
29. uld Peavey do to improve its products and or service Please use the space below to tell us your answer Thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey Don t forget to fold and tape with ONLIGT O8 1a 02 08 and defined in EN 50418 2005 Kal Peavey address facing out affix postage stamp and drop in the mail The bar is the symbol for marking of new waste and is applied only to equipment manufactured after Revised 2 10 13 August 2005 801S ZOEG6E SN ueIpu lW 80LS xog Od juawuedeg AUELIEM Um uoneiodioo S21U01 99 3 Aaaeag J H Be soq S0E d NOUS
30. uts If speaker cables with 1 4 plugs are used as input cables instead of shielded cables they will be prone to hum or buzz Hum may be ground loop related It will be helpful to lift the shield ground on a balanced cable at the PR 12D end only by using the ground lift switch 4 Check any input changes carefully by first turning down the volume control plugging and unplugging cables or lifting the shield ground at the speaker end Check to make sure light dimmers are not on the same circuit as the PR 12D the mixer or any source devices If light dimmers are used then it may be necessary to turn them full ON or full OFF to eliminate or reduce hum This is a typical AC wiring light dimmer interference problem not a design flaw of the PR 12D The third wire ground plug on the AC plug should NEVER be removed or broken off DISTORTED OR FUZZY SOUND First ensure the mixer signal source is not clipping or being overdriven Make sure the volume control s 7 and 9 on the PR 12D have not been set too low Check that the input plugs are fully seated in the input jacks 5 and 8 on the rear panel of the PR 12D Ensure that the proper MIC LINE PAD setting is being used 6 for line level signals or that a power amp has not been plugged into one of the input jacks of the PR 12D 9 If an extension cord is being used to provide the AC power to the unit ensure that it is of sufficient current capacity and that it is not also being used to supp
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