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COMBO INPUT CONNECTOR (9)
Input connections are made via the 3-pin XLR (pin 2+) or 6.3 mm plug “Combi” connectors on the rear panel of the amplifier. The
inputs are actively balanced. The input overload point is +22 dBu. Screw terminal connections are also available.
CONNECTING OUTPUTS (10)
The CS 6000 has twist lock output connectors. Channel A and Channel B may be accessed individually with 2 conductor connec-
tors, with (+) at terminal 1+ and (-) at terminal 1-. When operating in Bridged mono mode, use the 1+ and 1- connections on the
Bridge output connector.
HIGH OUT JACKS (11)
This 6.3mm (1/4”) jack supplies high-frequency output signals from the activated crossover for patching to this amplifier and/or
additional power amplifier inputs. Unlike the low-frequency crossover output that is automatically routed to the associated chan-
nel, the high-frequency output signal must be patched to some suitable input in order to complete the bi-amped system. This tip/
ring/sleave balanced output can also be patched unbalanced if necessary.
Low/Thru Jacks (11a)
This buffered, balanced output sources the input signal when the crossover is disabled, and the low output when the crossover is
engaged.
40 Hz SWITCH (12)
This switch is used to activate the LOW CUT filter for the corresponding channel. It is a push-type switch, that requires a small tool to
activate. The IN position routes the input signals through the 40 Hz LOW CUT filter, while the OUT position bypasses the filter. This
filter will cut extremely low frequencies, protecting speakers from the possibility of over-excursion. The filter low-frequency rolloff is
12 dB per octave. The LOW CUT filter for each channel will function independently of the crossover function. This filter is applied to
the amplifier input only and not the low or thru output.
CROSSOVER SWITCH (100 Hz crossover) (13)
This switch is used to activate the 100 Hz crossover for the corresponding channel. It is also a push-type 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 patched to the INPUT of the other channel of this amplifier or to another amplifier input to complete the
bi-amped system. With the switch OUT, the crossover is defeated and the input signal is routed directly to the respective
power amp channel. The crossover frequency is fixed at 100 Hz and cannot be changed. The crossover configuration is a
four-pole Linkwitz-Riley approximation.
DDT™ (14)
Peavey’s patented DDT (Distortion Detection Technique) limiter circuit enables the sound technician to maximize the
performance of the amplifier/speaker combination by preventing the power amplifier from clipping. When the onset of
clipping is detected, the limiter engages to prevent damage to the loudpeakers and degradation of sound quality. For this
reason, DDT should always be enabled.
BRIDGE MODE SELECTOR SWITCH (15)
When a 2-channel amplifier is operated in the Bridge mode, it is converted into a single-channel unit with a power rating equal to
the sum of the power rating for each channel, at a load of twice that of the single-channel rating. For example, the CS 6000 is rated
at 2900 Watts per channel into 2 Ohms. The bridge rating is 5800 Watts into a 4 Ohm minimum load.
See Specification section for
additional bridge ratings.
Bridge mode operation is accomplished by placing the MODE switch in the BRIDGE position, and using
a twist lock connector connected to the Bridge connector or using the terminals labeled Bridge on the binding post/ bannana jack
connector. All CHANNEL B input functions are defeated and serve no purpose now.
The input XLR connectors are wired according to standard practive for balanced interconnections, with pin 2 (+), pin 3(-) and pin 1
ground. The TRS connectors are wired with Tip (+), Ring (-), and Sleeve ground.
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