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PVs 18

135 Hz/110 Hz

Either/Reverse

3 o’clock

135 Hz/110 Hz

Either/Reverse

2:45 ol’clock

135 Hz/110 Hz

Normal/Reverse

12:30 o’clock

135 Hz/110 Hz

Normal/Reverse

1 o’clock

160 Hz/135 Hz

Reverse/Reverse

10:30 o’clock

160 Hz/135 Hz

Normal/Either

10 o’clock

135 Hz/110 Hz

Normal/Reverse

10 o’clock

160 Hz/135 Hz

Normal/Normal

Channel full CW

Master full CW

160 Hz/135 Hz

Normal/Normal

Channel full CW

Master 3 o’clock

SUB MODEL>

Top Box Model

PA12

Xover Frequency

Polarity

Top Box Level/Gain

PA15

Xover Frequency

Polarity

Top Box Level/Gain

DM112

Xover Frequency

Polarity

Top Box Level/Gain

DM115

Xover Frequency

Polarity

Top Box Level/Gain

PVXp10 DSP

Xover Frequency

Polarity

Top Box Level/Gain

PVXp12 DSP

Xover Frequency

Polarity

Top Box Level/Gain

PVXp15 DSP

Xover Frequency

Polarity

Top Box Level/Gain

P1 BT

Xover Frequency

Polarity

Top Box Level/Gain

P2 BT

Xover Frequency

Polarity

Top Box Level/Gain

Frequency & Polarity

Frequencies corresponding to the

Crossover knob position:

Full CCW (7 o’clock) equals 90 Hz

Half-way between full CCW and

straight up (9:30 o’clock) equals 110

Straight Up (12 o’clock) equals 135 Hz

Half-way between straight up and full

CW (2:30 o’clock) equals 160 Hz

Full CW (5 o’clock) equals 180 Hz

Summary of Contents for PVs 18 Sub

Page 1: ...www peavey com PVs 18 Sub Enclosure Operating Manual ...

Page 2: ...om that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 5cm between the ...

Page 3: ...igh Pass Outputs in the form of male XLR jacks provides a buffered and balanced output signal for satellite speakers to carry the high range of the music A Full Range Thru output has a male XLR connector These outputs allow linking of additional speaker systems or feed of the signal to other devices etc Features Vented bass powered subwoofer enclosure 1 000 watts peak available power 18 Heavy Duty...

Page 4: ...y 38 Hz Input Connections One combo female XLR 1 4 phone jack providing balanced or unbalanced operation Electronic Input Impedance Nominal Line In 20 k ohms balanced XLR or 1 4 10 k ohms unbalanced 1 4 Output Connections Two High Pass Outputs independently electrically buffered One Full Range Thru electrically buffered Controls Level Provides Off to 20 dB gain adjustment Crossover Frequency Adjus...

Page 5: ...5 mm MDF with a full length black powder coated perforated steel grille Four rubber feet for floor use and four heavy duty locking casters for transport Dimensions H x W x D In use position 26 07 in x 20 00 in x 22 68 in 26 75 with casters 662 mm x 508 mm x 603 mm In transport position 26 75 in x 20 00 in x 26 07 in 679 mm x 508 mm x 662 mm Net Weight 94 5 Lbs 43 0 kg Mounting Provisions 1 3 8 pol...

Page 6: ...outlined below Changing the Voltage Range of the PVs 18 Sub First make sure the PVs 18 Sub is disconnected from the power line and that the power switch 4 is in the OFF position Second unscrew the screws holding the clear switch protector on the voltage selector switch 1 just a little just enough to allow rotation of the clear switch protector The screws DO NOT need to be unscrewed very far Third ...

Page 7: ...ted within the cap of the fuse enclosure just above the ON OFF switch If the fuse fails THE FUSE MUST BE REPLACED WITH THE SAME TYPE AND VALUE IN ORDER TO AVOID DAM AGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND TO PREVENT VOIDING THE WARRANTY The fuse in the PVs 18 Sub can be replaced with a time delay type 5 x 20 mm size 250V rated fuse For 100 120VAC operation a fuse rated at 5 amps should be used In the USA types G...

Page 8: ...th the knob set to half way this is then equivalent in gain to a typical power amp input SIG LED 8 Illuminates GREEN when a signal is present at the input jack 5 LIM LED 9 It illuminates RED when the power amp engages the compression or limiting circuitry Regular flashing is ac ceptable but not a constant illumination or distortion will be excessive PWR LED 10 Illuminates GREEN when the power swit...

Page 9: ... Subwoofer speaker Useful for DJ and EDM music genre s it may cause excessive boom if used for vocals or acoustic instruments BASS ENHANCE LED 14 Illuminates Orange when the Bass Enhance switch has been engaged HIGH PASS OUTPUTS 15 16 These outputs provide a high pass filtered signal to be fed to a full range powered speaker system Other full range powered speakers can be used and full range passi...

Page 10: ...el seem much lower than it actually is This system is capable of SPL in excess of 127 dB at 1 M from the speaker Placing A Satellite Speaker System On Top Of The PVs 18 Sub The PVs 18 Sub has a threaded pole mount built in to the top of the unit and this is designed to mate with an M20 threaded pole of approx 32 in length or less This pole is designed to be used with speaker systems less than 33 h...

Page 11: ...l and the balanced input circuitry will provide some interference rejection a balanced cable using either the balanced TRS 1 4 phone plug or the XLR plug will pro vide superior interference rejection and performance Sometimes with difficult interference problems it will be helpful to lift the shield ground Pin 1 of an XLR of a balanced cable at the PVs 18 Sub end This can be done quite easily by a...

Page 12: ...ch it is necessary to verify the mixer output is not clipping Cables from the High Pass Outputs 15 16 The preferred method of connecting a full range satellite speaker system to the PVs 18 Sub s High Pass Outputs 15 16 is to use a balanced XLR cable no longer than necessary to comfortably reach the satellite speaker system If the satellite speaker is on top of a pole above the PVs 18 Sub then a 6 ...

Page 13: ...y Polarity Top Box Level Gain DM112 Xover Frequency Polarity Top Box Level Gain DM115 Xover Frequency Polarity Top Box Level Gain PVXp10 DSP Xover Frequency Polarity Top Box Level Gain PVXp12 DSP Xover Frequency Polarity Top Box Level Gain PVXp15 DSP Xover Frequency Polarity Top Box Level Gain P1 BT Xover Frequency Polarity Top Box Level Gain P2 BT Xover Frequency Polarity Top Box Level Gain Frequ...

Page 14: ...eded most of the time as a crossover frequency below 110 Hz is not going to allow the PVs 15 Sub and the smaller satellite speaker to add together very well in the crossover region Polarity Switch 12 Try changing the Polarity Switch setting back and forth at each selected crossover frequen cy so as to determine which switch position provides the most bass output in the crossover region When listen...

Page 15: ... the same wall outlet breaker to supply power to both the mixer and the powered speaker Ensure that shielded cables have been used to route the signal to the PVs 18 Sub s input If speaker cables with 1 4 plugs are used as input cables instead of shielded cables they will be prone to hum or buzz Hum may be ground loop related It may be helpful to lift the shield ground Pin 1 on a balanced cable at ...

Page 16: ...s to avoid hazardous operating conditions The unit must be disconnected from the AC power source before any work is done on it Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Sunlight Heat Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight as this may cause the unit to overheat and thermally shut off Excessively hot operating conditions can also cause a thermal shutdown Do not store in extremely hot o...

Page 17: ...Typical Hook up Connections Loudspeaker System Specifications ...

Page 18: ...m ground to provide for breaking any possible ground loops There shall be a Direct Thru output connector consisting of a male XLR jack There shall be two female XLR jack filtered high pass outputs providing a crossed over signal to satellite speakers The system power amplifier shall have an unfiltered frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz which deviates no more than 1 3 dB up to rated power hum an...

Page 19: ...available power and shall incorporate DSP controlled signal compression and limiting The input signal shall be electronically divided into high frequencies and low frequencies by a Linkwitz Riley fourth order slope line level crossover with crossover frequencies variable from 90 Hz to 180 Hz via a rear panel Crossover knob The low frequencies shall be processed to provide bass boost subsonic filte...

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Page 22: ...ed 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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