Peavey 15P User's Manual
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1. If the repairs are covered by warranty Peavey will pay the return shipping charges How To Get Warranty Service a 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 or Peavey Canada Ltd 95 Shields Court Markham Ontario Canada L3R 9T5 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 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 OTHERWISE2. 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 Getting a Signal to the PR 15P There are a variety of ways to input a signal to the PR 15P 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 tip ring sleeve type plug ORa 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 interference problems it will be helpful to lift the shield ground on a balanced cable at the PR 15P end only 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 15P 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
3. XLR mic or line level balanced input Two 1 4 phone jack inputs with concentric level controls Input mixing built in Molded in horn with exceptionally smooth response and pattern control Top and sides handgrips Pole mount molded in Top and bottom flying point inserts Description The Peavey PR 15P is a powered bi amplified two way speaker system engineered to provide very high levels of performance in a compact powered loudspeaker Capable of up to 120 dB peak SPL this system can pump out a lot of sound 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 200 W dynamic peak power amplifier driving a 15 heavy duty woofer The RX 14 compression driver is driven by a 70 W peak dynamic 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 electronics 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 jack inputs are controlled in level by a concentric pair of level controls All three inputs can be mixed in any ratio The power amplifiers providing the bi amplification are low disto
4. 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 15P the thread insertion depth of the end of the mounting bolt should not be more than 1 2 past the surface 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 Getting AC Power To The PR 15P The PR 15P 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 15P Do not connect any other device to the same extension cord that the PR 15P is connected to Special Note for Permanent Installation When installing the PR 15P 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 15P with a Subwoofer The built in pole adapter allows use with the Peavey SP
5. up slowly with the PR 15P 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 PR15P and cause unnecessary distortion Mixing Signals Using the Volume Knobs The gain of all three channels can be adjusted independently from the other channels via the volume knobs 7 and 9 Channel 1 can be used for either line level signals or as a mic input and mixed with two other line level signals The PR 15P has plenty of gain so do not overload the speaker system preamp inputs by driving them with a signal that is too hot Full output mixer levels well in excess of o dB will not going to be necessary to drive the unit to full power capacity TROUBLESHOOTING N
6. 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 or exclusion 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 service received or if you need assistance in locating an Authorized Service Center please contact the Peavey International Service Center at 601 483 5365 Peavey Canada Ltd at 905 475 2578 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 15 FE Features and specifications subject to change without notice Peavey Electronics Corporation e 711 A Street e Meridian MS e 39301 601 483 5365 FAX 601 486 1278 e www peavey com 80304968 2003 Printed in the U S A 10 03
7. PR 15P Powered bi amplified two way speaker system Operations Manual For more information on other great Peavey products go to your local Peavey dealer or online at www peavey com A A gt D 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 do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Before using this appliance read the operating guide for further warnings Este s mbolo 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 simbolo 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 r
8. PR 15P and also to tape the cables down or run them under a cable guard to avoid anyone tripping over them or pulling the PR 15P over when stand mounted Volume Control Adjustment The PR 15P 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 15P from a mixer it may be advantageous to reduce the input sensitivity by turning the volume control to the halfway point The PR 15P will now more closely match a typical power amp If the mixing board indicates clipping of its output signals then all of the PR 15P power capability is not being utilized cleanly Clipping the signal before it gets to the PR 15P is not optimal In that case reduce the mixer output level and turn up the volume control on the PR 15P The amplifiers in the PR 15P are equipped with DDT and an LED indicator to show that DDT has engaged If the sound seems heavily compressed check this indicator and if it is blinking RED more than occasionally then the drive level from the mixer or the volume control on the PR 15P needs to be reduced When first turning on the sound system switch on all upstream electronics first then the PR 15P 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
9. a distance of 1M and driven to full output capacity The system shall utilize a 15 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 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 eq
10. care setting the overall maximum loudness The apparent sound level of the PR 15P 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 15P Caution The suspending or flying of the Peavey PR 15P must be done by a certified structural engineer Important Safety Information for Mounting the Peavey PR 15P 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 from 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
11. city and that it is not also being used to supply power to any other device The PR 15P 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 PR15P 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 15P 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 15P 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 sunl
12. e 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 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 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
13. ed cables have been used to route the signal to the PR 15Ps inputs If speaker cables with 1 4 plugs are used as an input cables instead of shielded cables it will be prone to hum or buzz Hum may be ground loop related Try lifting the ground connection at the speaker end of the signal cable if it is a balanced signal cable 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 15P 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 and not a design flaw of the PR 15P 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 15P 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 15P 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 15P If an extension cord is being used to provide the AC power to the unit ensure that it is of sufficient current capa
14. edly blows fuses it should be taken to a qualified service center for repair 2 IEC POWER CORD CONNECTION This receptacle is for the IEC line cord supplied that provides AC power to the unit Never break off the ground pin on any equipment It is provided for your safety If the 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 3 ON OFF SWITCH This rocker switch supplies AC power to the PR15P when switched to the ON position FRONT PANEL MIXER INPUTS 4 POWER CLIP LED A Iluminates GREEN when the electronics receive power when the Power switch 3 is On Illuminates RED when amplifier clipping is occurring or the unit has tripped the thermal protection system 5 PRIMARY INPUT CHANNEL 1 The primary input is switchable between line level and mic level input The line level input is of the A medium impedance balanced type and when switched to mic level it is of a typical low Z mic input impedance Jack 5 is a combo female XLR and 1 4 TRS connector 6 PAD Switches the sensitivity of Channel 1 from line level to mic level sensitivity Pushed all the way in the sensitivity is set for line level input signals and when the white tab is closer to the front panel the sensitivity is increased by 30 dB so it i
15. er and RX 14 1 4 titanium diaphragm compression driver tweeter Box Tuning Frequency Fbox 55 Hz Electroacoustic Crossover Frequency 2000 Hz Crossover Type Internal Electronic two way crossover with CD horn EQ level matching bass boost and subsonic filtering Peavey PR 15P 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 so there is no need for phase alignment or time delay of the signals 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 inputs with a concentric pair of level controls 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 dark gray Mounting Subwoofer pole mounting via molded in mount flying via Versamount 70 and four rubber feet for floor use Dimensions 28 56 72 5 cm tall by 21 31 54 1 cm wide 11 50 29 2 cm in rear by 17 00 43 2 cm deep Optional Accessories Impulse 200 Floor Monitor Kit FG 00370480 Net Weight 52 lbs Additio
16. iesgo de descarga el ctrica no abra la cubierta No hay piezas tiles dentro Deje todo mantenimiento en manos del personal t cnico cualificado ADVERTENCIA Para evitar descargas el ctricas o peligro de incendio no deje expuesto a la lluvia o humedad este aparato Antes de usar este aparato lea m s advertencias en la gufa de operaci n 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 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 l int rieur aucune pi ce pouvant tre repar e par l utilisateur Confiez l entretien et la r paration de l appareil un r parateur Peavey agr AVERTISSEMENT Afin de pr venir les risques de d charge lectrique ou de feu n exposez pas cet appareil la pluie ou l humidit Avant d utiliser cet appareil lisez attentivement les avertissements suppl mentaires de ce manuel Dieses Symbol soll den Anwender vor unisolierten gef hrlichen Spannungen innerhalb des Geh uses warnen die von Ausreichender Starke sind um ei
17. ight as this may cause the unit to overheat 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 15P 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 15P as they could dameage the cabinet Do not allow ANY fluids to drip inside the PR 15P 10 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 15P 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
18. nal Remarks Also available as a passively crossed over unit the Peavey PR 15 ELECTRONICS AND AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS 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 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 100 Watts 120 VAC 60 Hz FREQUENCY RESPONSE CURVES Amplitude Response lm On Axis 2 Es CO dB SPL re 20 pPa 60 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k Frequency Hz Figure 1 E 13 20k Notes PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY EFFECTIVE DATE JULY 1 1998 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 p
19. nen 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 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electrical products basic cautions should always be followed including the following 1 oN are wr 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings 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 accordance 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 th
20. o Output at All First make sure the unit has AC power and 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 4 See the Rear Panel Fuse section for safety instructions Once assured your unit is getting AC power check that the PR 15P 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 15P 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 15P 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 15P is producing a hum or buzz this can be AC outlet related Try plugging the PR 15P into a different AC outlet Sometimes if a different circuit breaker is used for the mixer and the PR 15P it can cause hum problems Ensure that shield
21. o 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 PR 15P Thank you for purchasing the powered version of the Pro Lite Series PR 15 The PR 15P features a bi amped power section that provides 200 Watts peak dynamic power for the woofer and 70 Watts peak dynamic power for the compression driver tweeter both with Peavey exclusive DDT compression Offering a 15 heavy duty woofer and the RX 14 compression driver the PR 15P provides an XLR and 1 4 phone combo jack with mic line switchable level balanced input with volume control and a pair of 1 4 phone jack inputs with concentric volume controls Up to three line level input signals can be mixed together or one mic level and two line level signals mixed It is very important that you ensure the PR 15P has the proper AC line voltage supplied You can find the proper voltage for your PR 15P 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 Features Bi amplified powered system with 270 W total peak dynamic power Both power amps have DDT compression 15 heavy duty woofer with 2 3 8 voice coil and 50 oz magnet RX 14 1 4 titanium compression driver Peak SPL up to 120 dB with music Combo jack with 1 4 TRS and female
22. 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 Shock 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 Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably in suscep tibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense 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 8 90 6 92 4 95 3 97 2 100 112 102 1 105 1 2 110 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 t
23. roduct modification or neglect 2 dam age 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 retail 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 Pre Amplifiers Mixers Electronic Crossovers and Equalizers 2 years 3 years Drums 2 years 1 year Enclosures 3 years 2 years Digital Effect Devices and Keyboard and MIDI Controllers 1 year 1 year Microphones 2 years Speaker Components incl speakers baskets drivers diaphragm replacement kits and passive crossovers and all Accessories 1 year Tubes and Meters go days Denotes additional warranty period applicable if optional Warranty Registration Card is completed and returned to Peavey by original retail purchaser within 90 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
24. rtion 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 15P 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 15P makes an excellent stage monitor A typical signal source for the line level inputs of the Peavey PR 15P would be a sound reinforcement mixing console mixer or the output from a CD player Minidisc player or tape deck A dynamic microphone can be connected and used as well REAR PANEL ASSEMBLED IN U S A OF U S AND NON U S COMPONENTS PAR UNFUSIBLE DE MEME TYEE ET DE 250 VOLTS gt 1 FUSE The unit is AC power line fuse protected from overloads and fault conditions with an ABC type fast blow 5 Amp fuse This fuse is located within the cap of the fuse holder 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 repeat
25. s suitable for mic level signals 7 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 8 SECONDARY INPUTS CHANNEL 2 amp 3 These consist of 1 4 unbalanced phone jacks for line level signals with medium input impedance 9 CONCENTRIC VOLUME CHANNEL 2 amp 3 Controls the gain level of Channel 2 amp 3 inputs Can be used in conjunction with the Channel 1 volume control 7 to mix three line level signals together or two line level signals and one mic level signal OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 15P to 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 15P is very efficient and powerful This sound system can permanently damage hearing Use extreme
26. ualized for constant directivity horn 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 28 56 tall by x 21 31 wide 11 50 in rear by x 17 00 deep and the weight shall be 52 lbs Power requirements shall be 100 Watts nominal 120 VAC 60 Hz domestic and 240 VAC 50 Hz European The loudspeaker system shall be called a Peavey PR15P Enclosure Peavey PR 15P domestic Frequency Response 47 Hz to 20 kHz Low Frequency Limit 3 dB point 47 Hz Useable Low Frequency Limit 10 dB point 36 Hz Internal Power Amplifiers 120 VAC line Woofer 200 Watts peak dynamic power 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 woof
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