Peavey HKS 8 User's Manual
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1. HKS 8 Powered Biamped Speaker Enclosure We appreciate your purchase of the HKS 8 Powered Biamped Speaker Enclosure The system includes an electronic crossover and 2 power amps The HKS 8 contains a 40 watt power amplifier for the low end and a 10 watt power amplifier for the highs The 40 watt power amp drives the 8 woofer and the 10 watt power amp drives the 1 tweeter The biamping process takes place automatically allowing the HKS 8 to be utilized for many applications and only requires a preamp signal at the parallel input jacks The internal crossover frequency is 3 5K Hz Biamping greatly increases the available headroom and enables the HKS 8 to out perform most small speaker enclosures containing 8 speakers Applications e Home keyboard monitoring e Home recording playback speakers e Home HI Fl and stereo speakers e Powered extension speakers for T V and VCR e Fixed installations for musical or speech paging The HKS 8 is a self contained powered biamped enclosure that may be remotely located long distances from the preamp source and is designed to interface with most situations requiring small portable powered enclosures It is extremely popular with cassette tape decks in portable applications due to the power amps being built in WARNING TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOSITURE DO NOT REMOVE FROM CASE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS I2. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE PROVIDED HOWEVER THAT IF THE OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS NECESSARY TO THE EXISTENCE OF THE EXPRESSED LIMITED WARRANTIES AS HEREINABOVE STATED HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE NOT DISCLAIMED DURING THE APPLICABLE ONE YEAR OR NINETY DAY PERIOD FROM DATE OF PURCHASE OF THIS PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES ARE THE ONLY EXPRESSED WARRANTIES ON THIS PRODUCT AND NO OTHER STATEMENT REPRESENTATION WARRANTY OR AGREEMENT BY ANY PERSON SHALL BE VALID OR BINDING UPON PEAVEY In the event of any modification or disclaimer of expressed or implied warranties or any limitation of remedies contained herein conflicts with applicable law then such modification disclaimer or limitation as the case may be shall be deemed to be modified to the extent necessary to comply with such law Your remedies for breach of these warranties are limited 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 INST
3. EDs or visual indications when power amp clipping occurs so when distortion is audible the level control should be backed down slightly until sound is clean SPECIFICATIONS POWER AMP SECTION POWER CLIPPING TYPICAL 40W RMS into 8 ohms low channel 10W RMS into 8 ohms high channel Both channels driven 5 THD 3 5 kHz 120V AC line TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION Less than 0 3 30W RMS low channel into 8 ohms 50 Hz to 2 kHz Less than 0 3 7W RMS high channel into 8 ohms 5 kHz to 20 kHz Typically below 0 2 FREQUENCY RESPONSE 0 1 dB 30W RMS low channel into 8 ohms 50 Hz to 2 kHz 0 1 dB 7W RMS high channel into 8 ohms 5 kHz to 20 kHz HUM amp NOISE Greater than 90 dB below rated power either channel POWER CONSUMPTION DOMESTIC 150W 120V AC 50 60 Hz PREAMP SECTION Nominal levels are with normal gain 5 Minimum levels are with normal gain 10 PREAMP INPUT Dual RCA jacks paralleled Impedance high Z 22K ohms Nominal input level 0 dBV 1V RMS Minimum input level 12 dBV 25V RMS Maximum input level unlimited CROSSOVER Fixed 18 dB octave 3 5 kHz crossover frequency PADDING amp EQ Custom circuitry for maximum flatness Features and specifications subject to change without notice DANGER 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 HEA
4. NSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR HKS 8 MADE IN U S A 3 7 2 8 HIGH FREQ AMP 1 E 9 10 WATTS 8 29V RMS INPUTS 60 Hz LEVEL LOW FREQ AMP 150 WATTS 40 WATTS PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORP MERIDIAN MS PATCH PANEL INPUT JACKS 1 Two parallel RCA input jacks are provided to receive a signal from most any signal source that will drive 22K ohm input impedance A speaker output signal from another power amp may be patched into the HKS 8 input The HKS 8 will produce full power with an input signal of 12 dBV 25V with the level control in the full clockwise position See Level Control LEVEL CONTROL 2 Controls the overall gain at the input This control provides extremely wide dynamic range accepting signals from 25V up to speaker levels 20 30 volts A nominal input level of approximately 1 volt requires a level control setting of approximately 12 00 for full power The level control should be adjusted to provide desired amplification of the input signal without producing audible distortion POWER SWITCH 3 Depress to On position to turn on PILOT LED 4 illuminates when AC power is being supplied to the amp The location of the Pilot LED is on the speaker baffle directly below the woofer CAUTION The system contains 40 watts for lows and 10 watts for highs and should not be operated at continuous clipping levels There are no L
5. RING 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 1 1 or less for future re rence Obey all cautions in the operating instructions and on the back of the unit All operating instructions should be followed This product should not be used near water i e a bathtub sink swimming pool wet basement etc This product should be located so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built in enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as a stove radiator or another heat producing amplifier Power supply cords should always be handled carefully Never walk or place equipment on power supply cords Periodically check cords for cuts or signs of stress especially at the plug and the point where the cord exits the unit The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long periods of time If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack rear support should be provided Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through th
6. RUCTIONS WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD 1 Mail the completed WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION POST OFFICE BOX 2898 MERIDIAN MISSISSIPPI 39302 2898 a Keep 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 issued by Peavey Electronics Corporation 2 IMPORTANCE OF WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS AND NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES OF ADDRESSES a Completion and mailing of WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDS Should notification become necessary for any condition that may require correction the REGISTRATION CARD will help ensure that you are contacted and properly notified b Notice of address changes If you move from the address shown on the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD you should notify Peavey of the change of address so as to facilitate your receipt of any bulletins or other forms of notification which may become necessary in connection with any condition that may require dissemination of information or correction 3 You may contact Peavey directly by telephoning 601 483 5365 ESE Features and specifications subject to change without notice Peavey Electronics Corporation 711 A Street Meridian MS 39301 U S A 601 483 5365 Telex 504115 Fax 486 1278 1994 80300898 Printed in U S A 10 94
7. e ventilation holes or any other openings This unit should be checked by a qualified service technician if A The power supply cord or plug has been damaged B Anything has fallen or been spilled into the unit C The unit does not operate correctly D The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged The user should not to attempt to service this equipment All service work should be done by a qualified service technician 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 Ces clauses de garantie ne sont vaiables qu aux Etats Unis et au Canada Dans tour les autres pays les clauses de garantie et de maintenance sont fixees par le distributeur national et assuree par lul seion la legislation envigueur Diese Garantie ist nur in den USA and Kanada gultig Alle Export Produkte sind der Garantie und dem Service des Importeurs des jewelligen Landes unterworfen Esta garantia es valida solamente cuando el producto es comprado en E U continentales o en Canada Todos los productos que sean comprados en el extranjero estan sujetos a las garantias y servicio que cada distribuidor autorizado determine y ofrezca en los diferentes paises PEAVEY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REMEDY PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION PEAVEY warrants this product EXCEPT fo
8. ms and conditions expressed herein have been complied with Peavey will provide the necessary warranty service to repair or replace the product and will return it FREIGHT COLLECT to you the purchaser Peavey s liability to the purchaser for damages from any cause whatsoever and regardless of the form of action including negligence is limited to the actual damages up to the greater of 500 00 or an amount equal to the purchase price of the product that caused the damage or that is the subject of or is directly related to the cause of action Such purchase price will be that in effect for the specific product when the cause of action arose This limitation of liability will not apply to claims for personal injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property allegedly caused by Peavey s negligence Peavey does not assume liability for personal injury or property damage arising out of or caused by a non Peavey alteration or attachment nor does Peavey assume any responsbility for damage to interconnected non Peavey equipment that may result from the normal functioning and maintenance of the Peavey equipment UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PEAVEY BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS ANY INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT EVEN IF PEAVEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
9. r covers footswitches patchcords tubes and meters to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from date of purchase PROVIDED however that this limited warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser and is subject to the conditions exclusions and limitations hereinafter set forth PEAVEY 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY ON TUBES AND METERS If this product contains tubes or meters Peavey warrants the tubes or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from date of purchase PROVIDED however that this limited warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser and is also subject to the conditions exclusions and limitations hereinafter set forth CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIMITED WARRANTIES These limited warranties shall be void and of no effect if a The first purchase of the product is for the purpose of resale or b The original retail purchase is not made from an AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER or c The product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use neglect improper service or maintenance or other causes not arising out of defects in material or workmanship or d The serial number affixed to the product is altered defaced or removed In the event of a defect in material and or workmanship covered by this limited warranty Peavey will a Inthe case of tubes or meters replace the defec
10. tive component without charge b In other covered cases i e cases involving anything other than covers footswitches patchcords tubes or meters repair the defect in material or workmanship or replace the product at Peavey s option and provided however that in any case all costs of shipping if necessary are paid by you the purchaser THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD SHOULD BE ACCURATELY COMPLETED AND MAILED TO AND RECEIVED BY PEAVEY WITHIN FOURTEEN 14 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR PURCHASE In order to obtain service under these warranties you must a Bring the defective item to any PEAVEY AUTHORIZED DEALER or AUTHORIZED PEAVEY SERVICE CENTER and present therewith the ORIGINAL PROOF OF PURCHASE supplied to you by the AUTHORIZED PEAVEY DEALER in connection with your purchase from him of this product If the DEALER or SERVICE CENTER is unable to provide the necessary warranty service you will be directed to the nearest other PEAVEY AUTHORIZED DEALER or AUTHORIZED PEAVEY SERVICE CENTER which can provide such service OR b Ship the defective item prepaid to PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION International Service Center 326 Hwy 11 amp 80 East MERIDIAN MS 39301 including therewith a complete detailed description of the problem together with a legible copy of the original PROOF OF PURCHASE and a complete return address Upon Peavey s receipt of these items If the defect is remedial under these limited warranties and the other ter
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