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PV
®
3800
Power Amplifier
Operating
Manual
Страница 1: ...www peavey com PV 3800 Power Amplifier Operating Manual ...
Страница 2: ...lisé dans ce manuel pour indiquer à l utilisateur la présence d une tension dangereuse pouvant être d amplitude suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc électrique Ce symbole est utilisé dans ce manuel pour indiquer à l utilisateur qu il ou qu elle trouvera d importantes instructions concernant l utilisation et l entretien de l appareil dans le paragraphe signalé ATTENTION Risques de choc élec...
Страница 3: ...onnect only to a power supply of the type marked on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord 16 If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack rear support should be provided 17 Note for UK only If the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this unit do not correspond with the terminals in your plug proceed as follows a The wire that is colored green and yellow must be connected to the ...
Страница 4: ...runtergefallen ist 15 Der Erdungsstift darf nie entfernt werden Auf Wunsch senden wir Ihnen gerne unsere kostenlose Broschüre Shock Hazard and Grounding Gefahr durch elektrischen Schlag und Erdung zu Schließen Sie nur an die Stromversorgung der Art an die am Gerät neben dem Netzkabel angegeben ist 16 Wenn dieses Produkt in ein Geräte Rack eingebaut werden soll muss eine Versorgung über die Rücksei...
Страница 5: ...lises 17 Note pour les Royaumes Unis Si les couleurs de connecteurs du cable d alimentation ne correspond pas au guide de la prise secteur procédez comme suit a Le connecteur vert et jaune doit être connectrer au terminal noté E indiquant la prise de terre ou correspondant aux couleurs verte ou verte et jaune du guide b Le connecteur Bleu doit être connectrer au terminal noté N correspondnat à la ...
Страница 6: ...rocución y Toma a Tierra Conecte el aparato sólo a una fuente de alimentación del tipo marcado al lado del cable de alimentación 16 Si este producto va a ser enracado con más equipo use algún tipo de apoyo trasero 17 Nota para el Reino Unido solamente Si los colores de los cables en el enchufe principal de esta unidad no corresponden con los terminales en su enchufe proceda de la siguiente manera ...
Страница 7: ...tant precautions section as well as input output and power connection instructions Although the PV 3800 amplifier is simple to operate and housed in an ultra strong steel chassis improper use can be dan gerous 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 amplifier Before yo...
Страница 8: ...responsible for dam age to loudspeakers for any reason 12 Do not connect the inputs or out puts of amplifiers to any other voltage source such as a battery mains source or power supply regardless of whether the ampli fier 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 e...
Страница 9: ...adually after the output relay closes remember to have the gain controls turned down during power up to prevent speaker damage if there is a high signal level at the 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 theWi...
Страница 10: ...ut 4 volts RMS or more 0 1 volt or more at the input with 0 dB attenuation and standard x40 voltage gain This signal indicates whether a signal is reaching and being amplified by the amplifier POWER LED The Power LED indicates that its channel s output relay is closed and the channel is operational It lights under normal operation and remains on even when the channel is in Distortion DetectionTech...
Страница 11: ...plied to unit LOW CUT SWITCH This switch is used to activate the LOW CUTfilter 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 OUTposition bypasses the filter This filter will cut extremely low frequencies protecting speakers from the possibility of over excursion The f...
Страница 12: ...able to drive another amplifier In the OUT position both input connectors operate independently Do not operate the CONN MODE select switch with the amplifier powered on See the sections on Stereo Parallel and Bridged Mono Mode for more information SELECT SWITCH The rear panel AMP MODE select switch determines if the amplifier is in stereo two channels or in Bridged Mono Mode Do not operate the AMP...
Страница 13: ...me as in the Stereo Mode Parallel Operation Both amplifier channels can be bridged together to make a very powerful single channel monaural amplifier Use extreme caution when operating in bridged mode potentially lethal voltage may be present at the output ter minals To bridge the amplifier depress the rear panel Amp Mode switch 11 to the IN position Direct the signal to channel A s input and conn...
Страница 14: ...annel will independently protect itself by disconnecting its load and shutting down until it has cooled During this time the POWER LED will go out the DDT LEDs will remain lit and the cooling fans will continue running at high speed Thermal Protection The PV 3800 amplifier incorporates several circuits to protect both themselves and loudspeakers under virtu allyanysituation Peaveyhasattemptedtomak...
Страница 15: ... disconnected the RAMPUP circuit fully attenuates the signal and activates the DDT LED After the output relay closes the signal slowly and gradually raises to its set level The PWR LED will illuminate and the DDT LED will turn off when the signal is no longer attenuated The RAMPUP Signal Control circuit has some important advantages over conventional instant on circuits 1 If a signal is present du...
Страница 16: ...t bursts to pass Some speaker systems are packaged with processors that have power limiting circuits and should not require additional external limiting Fuses may also be used to limit power to speaker drivers although as current limiting rather than voltage limit ing devices they are an imperfect solution As the weakest links fuses only limit once before needing replace ment Some poor quality fus...
Страница 17: ...te 15V us Damping Factor 8 ohms 500 1 20 Hz 1 kHz Phase Response 5 to 12 degrees from 20 Hz to 20 kHz Input Sensitivity x40 1 88 volts 3 for 1 kHz 4 ohm rated power Input Impedance 15 k ohms balanced Current Draw 1 8 Power 1185 watts 4 ohms 720 watts 8 ohms Current Draw 1 3 Power 2975 watts 4 ohms 1835 watts 8 ohms Cooling Two front panel temperature dependent variable speed 80 mm DC fans Controls...
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Страница 19: ...eceipt or other proof of date of purchase to your Authorized Peavey Dealer or Authorized Peavey Service Center OR 2 Ship the defective item prepaid to Peavey Electronics Corporation International Service Center 412 Highway 11 80 East Meridian MS 39301 or Peavey Canada Ltd 95 Shields Court Markham Ontario Canada L3R 9T5 Include a detailed description of the problem together with a copy of your sale...
Страница 20: ...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 www peavey com 2006 80303154 ...
