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Summary of Contents for DPC 1400X

Page 1: ... OWNER S MANUAL DPC 1400X 2 x 700 Watt Professional Stereo Power Amplifier ...

Page 2: ...ymbole est utilisé pur indiquer à l utilisateur la présence à l intérieur de ce produit de tension non isolée dangereuse pouvant être d intensité suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc électrique Ce symbole est utilisé pour indiquer à l utilisateur qu il ou qu elle trouvera d importantes instructions sur l utilisation et l entretien service de l appareil dans la littérature accompagnant le p...

Page 3: ...lacing If only one channel s Status LED is lit check to see it the amp is in bridge mode 4 If the LED is green this indicates a normal operation If the LED is red then the amplifier is overheated and will shut down for approximately 5 minutes or until cool enough to operate safely If the LED pulsates red this indicates that there is a problem with the amplifier and it should be serviced by a quali...

Page 4: ...ion of the amp COOLING VENTS 7 These vents provide a path for airflow Since the DPC 1400X is a fan cooled device it is very important not to cover these vents or obstruct the flow of air in any way BACK PANEL FEATURES CHANNEL INPUT 8 This input features a combo connector that will accept a standard three pin male XLR 1 4 TRS Tip Ring Sleeve or 1 4 mono plug An electronically balanced input is avai...

Page 5: ...y of performance required in studio These units are a standard rack mount config uration height and each is cooled by a variable speed internal fan All input and output connections are on the back panel Additionally the level controls and selector switches are on the front panel The front panel also contains LED indicators for power and DDT activation and the mains power switch INDUSTRIAL AND COMM...

Page 6: ...S into 4 ohms minimum load Bridge mode operation is accomplished by placing the mode switch in the BRIDGE position connecting the positive speaker lead to Channel A red binding post negative speaker lead to Channel B red binding post and using Channel A as the input channel All Channel B input functions are defeated and they serve no purpose now Another common use for the bridge mode is in subwoof...

Page 7: ... channels driven 4 ohms 100 Hz greater than 500 Input Sensitivity Input attenuator set FCW rated output power 4 ohms 1 4 V RMS 3 dBV Input Impedance 10k ohms unbalanced Channel Voltage Gain Input attenuator set FCW Stereo mode 4 ohms 1 kHz 30 dB Bridge mode 8 ohms 1 kHz 39 dB Frequency Response Stereo mode both channels driven 0 5 3 dB 1 W RMS 4 ohms 3 Hz to 25 kHz The frequency response is intern...

Page 8: ...8 SP 112M Monitor Output Main Output Impulse 200 Main Input Monitor Input EQ 215FX SRC 4034 Main Monitor DPC 1400X Hookup Diagram Out In ...

Page 9: ...tteigne une température suffisa ment basse Une LED clignotant en rouge signal qu il y a un problème avec l amplificateur et qu il doit être réparé par un technicien qualifié SENSIBILITES D ENTREES 2 Ces boutons de réglage permettent d ajuster le gain d entrée pour chaque canal c est à dire de déterminer le volume sonore délivré par l amplificateur de puissance pour un signal d entrée donné Le gain...

Page 10: ...une manière ces aérations PANNEAU ARRIERE ENTREES DES CANAUX 8 Ces entrées possèdent des connecteurs de type combo acceptant des fiches XLR standard et des jacks stéréos type TRS et monos Une entrée symétrique par électronique est disponible via l util isation des fiches XLR ou jacks TRS L unité est câblée comme suit Entrée XLR TRS Pin 2 Tip extrémité Pin 3 Ring anneau Masse Pin 1 Sleeve corps Uti...

Page 11: ...sse c est à dire à la vitesse d exploitation normale Elle ne change que si l amplificateur est utilisé à des niveaux élevés d une manière continue En cas d augmentation de température des radiateurs internes le circuit automatique de détection thermique fait varier la vitesse du ventilateur Selon la nature du signal et la charge de l amplificateur la vitesse du ventilateur peut varier Ceci est nor...

Page 12: ...l est important d avoir une charge de haut parleurs toujours supérieure à 4 Ohm Cela représente une augmentation para rapport à la charge minimale du mode stéréo 2 Ohm Si cette règle n est pas suivie l amplificateur et les haut parleurs peuvent être sérieusement endommagés COMPRESSION DDT Le système breveté de compression DDT Technique de Détection de la Distorsion de Peavey permet à l ingénieur d...

Page 13: ...ux en fonction 4 ohms 100 Hz supérieur à 500 Sensibilité d entrée Atténuateur d entrée à o dB pour puissance maxi 4 ohms 1 4 V RMS 3 dBV Impédance d entrée 10k ohms asymétrique Gain en tension du canal Atténuateur d entrée à o dB Mode Stéréo 4 ohms 1 kHz 30 dB Mode Bridge 8 ohms 1 kHz 39 dB Réponse en fréquence Mode Stéréo deux canaux en fonction 0 5 3 dB 1 W RMS 4 ohms 3 Hz à 25 kHz La réponse en...

Page 14: ...Normalzustand Ist die LED dagegen rot zeigt das eine Überhitzung des Verstärkers und eine Betriebsaussetzung für ca 5 Minuten an bis er für einen sicheren Betrieb weit genug abgekühlt ist Eine rot pulsierende LED zeigt an daß mit dem Verstärker etwas nicht stimmt Lassen Sie den Verstärker in diesem Fall unbedingt von einer qualifizierten Fachkraft Service Techniker warten INPUT SENSITIVITÄT 2 Dies...

Page 15: ... Öffnungen nicht zu versperren noch die Luftzirkulation in irgend einer Weise zu beeinträchtigen RÜCKSEITE CHANNEL INPUT 8 Dieser Eingang stellt einen Combo Anschluß zur Aufnahme eines männlichen Standard 3 poligen XLR Steckers 1 4 TRS Tip Ring Sleeve oder 1 4 Monosteckers bereit Ebenfalls verfügbar ist ein elektronisch balacierter Eingang als XLR und 1 4 TRS Intern ist das Gerät wie folgt verdrah...

Page 16: ...LATION UND ANSCHLUSS Die professionelle Serie der DPC Leistungverstärker zeichnet sich durch hohe Langlebigkeit in kom merziellen Installationen aus und entspricht der in Studio und Heimanwendungen erforderlichen Performance Qualität Das Gerät besitzt eine Einbauhöhe von einer HE Höheneinheit für die Rackmontage gekühlt von einem internen Lüfter mit variabler Geschwindigkeit Zusätzlich befinden si...

Page 17: ...d selbst bei niedrigem Leistungspegel Wieder kann eine Funktionsabschaltung des Verstärkers durch Kurzschluss oder Einsatz bei starker Überlastung durch den Thermoschaltkreis oder das Ansprechen der Gerätesicherung erfolgen Hinzu kommt daß die meisten Haushaltsstromkreise mit 16A abgesichert sind BRIDGE MODE Der Bridge Mode wird bei Stereoverstärkern bezüglich der eigentlichen Bedienung und Handha...

Page 18: ...autsprecherbeschädigung erreicht Das DDT System ist eine automatische HÄNDE Weg Annäherung bezogen auf das Verstärkerproblem Clipping Seitdem in der DPC Verstärkerreihe eine Sicherung für den Überspannungsschutz eingesetzt wird spielt das DDT Kompressionverfahren eine noch wichtigere Rolle bei der ständigen Leistungssteigerung jeden Kanal vor Überlastungen und Clipping zu schützen Ein Clipping Dau...

Page 19: ...nput Sensitivität Input Dämpfung FCW angegebener Ausgangs leistung 4 Ohm 1 4 V RMS 3 dBV Input Impedanz 10k Ohm unbalanciert Channel Spannungs Gain Input Dämpfer eingestellt FCW Stereo Mode 4 Ohm 1 kHz 30 dB Bridge Mode 8 Ohm 1 kHz 39 dB Frequenzgang Stereo Mode beide Kanäle getrieben 0 5 3 dB 1 W RMS 4 Ohm 3 Hz zu 25 kHz Der Frequenzgang wird intern ges teuert um die Phasenlinearität und Anstiegs...

Page 20: ...indicador de estado verifique si el amplificador está en el modo de puente 4 Si el LED se enciende de color verde el funcionamiento es normal Si se enciende de color verde el amplificador se ha recalentado y se apaga durante 5 minutos aproxi madamente o hasta que se enfríe lo suficiente para funcionar con seguridad Si el LED titila en rojo hay un problema en el amplificador y éste debe ser revisad...

Page 21: ...para el flujo de aire El DPC 1400X es un dispositivo enfriado por ventilador de modo que es muy importante no cubrir esas ventilaciones y no obstruir el flujo de aire de ninguna manera FUNCIONES DEL PANEL POSTERIOR ENTRADA DE CANALES 8 Esta entrada presenta un conector combinado que acepta un enchufe XLR macho estándar de tres terminales un enchufe TRS punta anillo manguito de 1 4 pulg o un enchuf...

Page 22: ...nte de alimentación apropiada vea las marcas en el panel posterior INSTALACIÓN Y CONEXIÓN La serie de amplificadores de potencia profesionales DPC está diseñada para ser duradera en instalaciones comerciales y ofrece la calidad de desempeño requerida por estudios de grabación y el uso domiciliario Estas unidades tienen la altura necesaria para la configuración de montaje en bastidores estándar y c...

Page 23: ...uerde que si un amplificador de potencia de la serie DPC se encierra en un gabinete habrá problemas de enfri amiento graves aún a niveles de potencia bajos Nuevamente un cortocircuito inadvertido o el empleo continuo con sobrecargas pueden también provocar el apagado temporario por exceso de temperatura y o el quemado del fusible Además la mayoría de los cableados y circuitos eléctricos domiciliar...

Page 24: ...iderablemente la posibilidad de que ocurran degradación del sonido y daños a los altavoces El sistema DDT es una solución al problema de recorte en amplifi cadores de potencia y no requiere la intervención del operador Como los amplificadores de poten cia de la serie DPC utilizan un fusible para protección contra sobrecorrientes el sistema de compre sión DDT desempeña una función aún más important...

Page 25: ... entrada girado totalmente hacia la derecha con potencia de salida nominal sobre 4 Ω 1 4 Vef 3 dBV Impedancia de entrada 10 kΩ no equilibrada Ganancia de voltaje de canal Atenuador de entrada girado totalmente hacia la derecha Modo estereofónico sobre 4 Ω a 1 kHz 30 dB Modo de puente sobre 8 Ω a 1 kHz 39 dB Respuesta de frecuencia Modo estereofónico ambos canales en uso 0 5 3 dB 1 Wef sobre 4 Ω de...

Page 26: ...ed warranties and the other terms 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...

Page 27: ...leaner if necessary Disconnect unit from power supply before cleaning 14 Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through the ventilation holes or any other openings 15 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...

Page 28: ...ures and Specifications subject to change without notice A Product of Peavey Electronic Corporation 711 A Street Meridian MS 39301 U S A 601 483 5365 Fax 601 486 1278 1999 Printed in the U S A 4 99 80301828 ...

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