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CS

®

 6000 and CS

®

 4000

Power Amplifiers

Operating

Manual

OVERLOAD

CHANNEL A

LEVEL

(dB)

0

6

16

20

23

26

29

+32

OVERLOAD

LEVEL

(dB)

0

6

16

20

23

26

29

+32

CHANNEL B

CS 6000

INPUTS

CHANNEL A

CHANNEL A

CHANNEL B

BREAKER

20A 250V

BREAKER

20A 250V

CHANNEL B

LINE OUTS

BRIDGE

DDT

TM

ENABLE

DEFEAT

BRIDGE

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

CLASS 3 WIRING

BRIDGE

+

+

+

_

_

_

A

B

+

-

+

-

GND

40 Hz

150 Hz

X-OVER

HIGH

OUT

LOW

OUT

THRU

40 Hz

150 Hz

X-OVER

HIGH

OUT

LOW

OUT

THRU

STEREO

BRIDGE

OVERLOAD

CHANNEL A

LEVEL

(dB)

0

6

16

20

23

26

29

+32

OVERLOAD

LEVEL

(dB)

0

6

16

20

23

26

29

+32

CHANNEL B

CS 4000

INPUTS

CHANNEL A

CHANNEL A

CHANNEL B

BREAKER

20A 250V

BREAKER

20A 250V

CHANNEL B

LINE OUTS

BRIDGE

DDT

TM

ENABLE

DEFEAT

BRIDGE

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

CLASS 3 WIRING

BRIDGE

+

+

+

_

_

_

A

B

+

-

+

-

GND

40 Hz

150 Hz

X-OVER

HIGH

OUT

LOW

OUT

THRU

40 Hz

150 Hz

X-OVER

HIGH

OUT

LOW

OUT

THRU

STEREO

BRIDGE

Summary of Contents for CS 4000

Page 1: ...A 250V BREAKER 20A 250V CHANNEL B LINE OUTS BRIDGE DDT TM ENABLE DEFEAT BRIDGE SPEAKER OUTPUTS CLASS 3 WIRING BRIDGE _ _ _ A B GND 40 Hz 150 Hz X OVER HIGH OUT LOW OUT THRU 40 Hz 150 Hz X OVER HIGH OUT LOW OUT THRU STEREO BRIDGE OVERLOAD CHANNEL A LEVEL dB 0 6 16 20 23 26 29 32 OVERLOAD LEVEL dB 0 6 16 20 23 26 29 32 CHANNEL B CS 4000 INPUTS CHANNEL A CHANNEL A CHANNEL B BREAKER 20A 250V LINE OUTS...

Page 2: ...ety read the important precautions section as well as input output and power connection instructions Although the CS 6000 amplifier is simple to operate and housed in an ultra strong steel chassis improper use can be dangerous This amplifier is very highpowered and can put out high voltages and sizable currents at frequencies up to 30 kHz Always use safe operating techniques when operating this am...

Page 3: ...t responsible for damage to loudspeakers for any reason 12 Do not connect the inputs or out puts of amplifiers to any other volt age source such as a battery mains source or power supply regardless of whether the amplifier is turned on or off 13 Connecting amplifier outputs to oscil loscopes or other test equipment while the amplifier is in bridged mono mode may damage both the amplifier and test ...

Page 4: ...inputs Whether you buy or make them use good quality connections input cables and speaker cables along with good soldering technique to ensure trouble free operation Most intermittent problems are caused by faulty cables Consult the Wire Gauge Chart to determine proper gauges for different load impedances and cable lengths Remember that cable resistance robs amplifier power in two ways power lost ...

Page 5: ...s just at the clip threshold A steady bright red glow means the amp is clip limiting or reducing gain to prevent severely clipped waveforms from reaching the loudspeakers See the Distortion Detection Tech nique section for more information INPUT ATTENUATORS 4 Whenever possible set the attenuators fully clockwise to maintain optimum system headroom The input attenuator controls located at the front...

Page 6: ...unit FAN GRILLE 6 A two speed DC fan supplies cool air to the amplifier THIS INTAKE SHOULD NEVER BE BLOCKED The fan switches to high speed automatically when the unit requires additional cooling At idle and cool the fan runs at low speed The fan should never stop unless the amplifier is switched OFF or the AC mains power source is interrupted or if both back panel circuit breakers have tripped Ban...

Page 7: ...switch and requires a small tool to activate The CS 6000 CS 4000 offers two 100 Hz crossovers These are designed for use when a subwoofer is added to the system With the switch IN the input signals are routed through the crossover and the low frequencies are automatically sent to the corresponding channel At the same time the high frequencies are sent to the HIGH OUT 9 jack and must then be patche...

Page 8: ...en operating in bridged mode potentially lethal voltage may be present at the output terminals To bridge the amplifier depress the rear panel Bridge Mode switch 17 to the IN position Direct the signal to channel A s input and connect the speakers across pin 1 and pin 1 of the Bridge twist lock output connector or the binding post terminals labeled Bridge Bridged Operation Unlike the Stereo Mode in...

Page 9: ... speed Thermal Protection The CS 6000 CS 4000 amplifier incorporates several circuits to protect both themselves and loudspeakers under vir tually any situation Peavey has attempted to make the amplifiers as foolproof as possible by making them immune to short and open circuits mismatched loads DC voltage and overheating If a channel goes into the Distortion Detection Technique or DDT gain reducti...

Page 10: ...p the amplifier stays in mute mode with outputs disconnected for several seconds while the power supplies charge and stabilize When power is removed the mute mode engages so that no thumps or pops are heard Turn On Turn Off Protection ...

Page 11: ...ntrolpoweroutput Insystemswithactiveelectronic crossovers use one for each frequency band The clip limiter will automatically limit the duration of continuous square waveforms applied to the speakers Some speaker systems are packaged with processors that have power limiting circuits and should not require additional external limiting Do not drive any low frequency speaker enclosure with frequencie...

Page 12: ...mpedance unbalanced 10 kOhms Current Draw 120 VAC 1 8th power 2 Ohm load 15 7A 1880VA 10 3A 1236VA 120 VAC 1 8th power 4 Ohm load 12 8A 1535VA 9 6A 1150VA 120 VAC 1 8th power 8 Ohm load 9 5A 1140VA 6 8A 816VA 120 VAC 1 3th power 2 Ohm load 39 8A 4770VA 27 0A 3240VA 120 VAC 1 3th power 4 Ohm load 27 6A 3310VA 18 7A 2280VA 120 VAC 1 3th power 8 Ohm load 17 1A 2050VA 11 9A 1475VA IDLE 1 8A 220VA 1 50...

Page 13: ...ding posts Mechanical Construction 0 090 2 3mm Steel Electrical Construction Dual power supplies Dimensions 5 25 x 19 x 17 13 3x 48 3x 43 2 cm HxWxD behind panel Handle 1 6 4 1 cm Net Weight CS 6000 32 2 kg 70 8 lbs CS 4000 30 3 kg 67 lbs Gross Weight CS 6000 38 0 kg 83 8 lbs CS 4000 35 8 kg 80 lbs Package Dimensions 26 x 26 x 9 5 66 x 66 x 24 cm Rated power measurements made with BW 10 Hz to 22 k...

Page 14: ...ied only to equipment manufactured after 13 August 2005 www peavey com Warranty registration and information for U S customers available online at www peavey com warranty or use the QR tag below Features and specifications subject to change without notice Peavey Electronics Corporation 5022 Hartley Peavey Drive Meridian MS 39305 601 483 5365 FAX 601 486 1278 ...

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