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DPE

 

118P

Compact Vented Powered Subwoofer System

Operating

Manual

Summary of Contents for DPE118P

Page 1: ...www peavey com DPE 118P Compact Vented Powered Subwoofer System Operating Manual ...

Page 2: ...h the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there...

Page 3: ...arity switch for polarity reversal of subwoofer Ground lift for disconnecting cable shield from ground Rugged Plywood enclosure with bracing and T nuts Full coverage heavy duty perforated steel grill Steel handles Threaded pole mount with speaker pole included APPLICATIONS The Peavey DPE 118 has a variety of applications such as extending the bass performance of smaller full range speaker systems ...

Page 4: ...he IEC line cord supplied that provides AC power to the unit It is very important that you ensure the DPE 118 has the proper AC line voltage supplied You can find the proper voltage for your DPE 118 printed next to the IEC line power cord on the rear panel of the unit Please read this guide carefully to ensure your personal safety as well as the safety of your equipment Never break off the ground ...

Page 5: ...wer amp input INPUT The line level input is of the medium impedance balanced type The jack is a combo female XLR and 1 4 TRS connector GROUND LIFT SWITCH Provided for disconnecting cable shield from chassis ground to break potential ground loops and reduce hum UPPER REAR PANEL 6 4 11 12 7 8 9 5 10 4 6 5 7 8 9 DPE 118P powered by Designed and Engineered in U S A Made in China AC Cable 100 120V 50 6...

Page 6: ...ide 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 passive speakers can be used in conjunction with a suitable power amp to drive them These outputs are electronically buffered and isolated from the input and from each other and their level is not affected by the DPE 118 Level control 8 THRU FULL RANGE OUTPU...

Page 7: ... capable of SPL in excess of 130 dB at 1 meter distance from the speaker CONNECTING AC POWER TO THE DPE 118P SUB The DPE 118P Sub comes with a 6 foot IEC connection AC power cord If you are using an extension cord or power strip with this powered speaker make sure it is of good quality and of a sufficient current capacity to maintain safety and maximize the power output capability of the DPE 118P ...

Page 8: ...will not trip over them or tip the speaker over Use of duct tape cable channels or guards or other appropriate tie down cover up devices should be carefully considered and implemented When installing or un installing the speaker on the pole it is a good practice to have a helper if possible as it can be hard to thread the needle and mate the stand cup to the stand pole while holding the DPE 2P spe...

Page 9: ...r when pole mounted LEVEL CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The DPE 118P Sub is equipped with a Level control 7 on the input channel to facilitate use in many different applications With the Gain control adjusted fully clockwise gain is at maximum and the input sensitivity is 0 100 V RMS for full rated output When driving the DPE 118P Sub from a mixer it may be advantageous to reduce the input sensitivity by tur...

Page 10: ... e a power amp and speaker If this produces a signal make sure that all Level controls 7 being used have been turned up to a satisfactory level one third to halfway If the DPE 118P Sub has been subjected to direct sunlight or excessive heat the built in thermal protection may have been triggered If so turn off the DPE 118P Sub and let it cool for a sufficient amount of time If there is still no ou...

Page 11: ...d in or turned on CHECK FOR SECURE HARDWARE After the first few weeks of use and periodically thereafter check the hardware of the DPE 118P Sub for tightness including the amplifier rear panel screws The unit is subject to a great deal of vibration and this could cause them to loosen with use ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS THE POWERED SUBWOOFER LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM SHALL HAVE A FREQUEN...

Page 12: ... A steel handle shall be incorporated on each side A powder coated metal grille shall be provided for woofer protection The DPE 118P Sub cabinet shall incorporate a threaded pole mounting plate for satellite speaker deployment with a supplied 1 3 8 diameter threaded steel pole and four sturdy rubber feet for floor standing use The outside dimensions shall be 26 38 67 0 cm tall x 22 88 58 1 cm wide...

Page 13: ...d One Full Range Thru electrically buffered Electronic Input Impedance Nominal Line In 2 2 k ohms balanced XLR or 1 4 10 k ohms unbalanced 1 4 Controls Level Control Provides gain adjustment Crossover Frequency Adjust Adjusts electrical crossover frequency from 90 Hz to 180 Hz continuously variable Polarity Switch Provides either 0 degrees or 180 degrees sub woofer phase Ground Lift Switch for inp...

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Page 16: ...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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