Peavey CS 200X, Operating Manual

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bridge mode into a 70 volt system load of 32 ohms at 170 W RMS output power. This makes the CS ideal
for small and medium-sized distribution systems.
Although not related to the bridge mode, the CS can also drive 25 volt distribution systems directly.
25 volt systems are not as popular as 70 volt systems, but they are still in use as a lower cost alternative. The
CS
will deliver 25 volts per channel at 85 W RMS output when the 8 ohm impedance is selected.
Peavey’s patented compression system enables the sound man to maximize the performance of the
amplifier/speaker combination by preventing the power amp from running out of headroom (clipping). This
compression system is activated by a very unique circuit that senses signal conditions that might overload the
amplifier and activates compression (reduces the amp gain) when clipping is imminent. Threshold of compres-
sion, then, is clipping itself, and no specific threshold control is used. This technique effectively utilizes every
precious watt available for the power amplifier to reproduce the signal while at the same time minimizes clipping
and distortion. Thus, it significantly reduces the potential of loudspeaker degradation and damage. The DDT
system is an automatic, hands-off approach to the problem of power amplifier clipping. Since the CS
power amplifier uses a circuit breaker for over-current protection, the DDT compression system plays even a
more important roll in continuous performance by preventing each channel from clipping and overload. Con-
tinuous operation at clipping can cause the circuit breaker to trip, but with the DDT Compression System func-
tioning, this problem is minimized.
The DDT compression system on the CS cannot be defeated externally, as is possible with many other
Peavey power amps where a defeat switch is provided. Because of the power levels involved, the DDT compres-
sion system is almost a must to prevent clipping and overload. However, if it is desirable to defeat the DDT
compression system for any reason, we suggest the unit be taken to a qualified Peavey Service Center where they
can defeat the system internally. Under no circumstances should any nonqualified person attempt this
modification.
LOAD VALUE PER CHANNEL:
OHMS
OK
NO
OHMS
OK
OK
OHMS
LP OK
OHMS LP LP
LOAD VALUE BRIDGE MODE:
OHMS NO NO
OHMS OK NO
OHMS OK OK
16 OHMS LP OK
OHMS LP LP
CODES: Recommended Power
OK
OK
NO
NO
NO
OK
OK