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Peavey CKV Series manual

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    O WNER’S MANU AL ACL Protect ACL Active Signal Signal Off Remote On Ch A Ch B CKV 80 0 Professional Power Amplifier ACL Protect ACL Active Signal Signal Off Remote On Ch A Ch B CKX 500 Professional Power Amplifier ACL Protect ACL Active Signal Signal Off Remote On Ch A Ch B CKS 800 Professional Power Amplifier PO WER PROCESSING AMPLIFIERS[...]

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    1. Save the carton and packing material even if the equipment has arrived in good condition. Should you ever need to ship the unit, use only the original factory packing. 2. Read all documentation before oper- ating your equipment. Retain all doc- umentation for future reference. 3. Follow all instructions printed on unit chassis for proper operati[...]

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    T able of Contents. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Quick Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installation and Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fr[...]

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    CKS 400 Professional Power Amplifier Off Remote On Signal Signal ACL ACL Active Protect 4U-6.94" / 176mm CKS1200-2 CKS1600-2 CKV1600 CKV2400 3U-5.13" / 130mm CKS800 CKS800-2 CKV800 2U - 3.44" / 87mm CKS100 CKV100 CKS200 CKV200 CKS400 CKV400 19" CKX150 CKX300 CKX500 CKX800 1 1 23 4 5 6 7 Cooling Air Intake Page 2 Crest Audio CK P[...]

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    Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Page 3 Unpacking. Upon unpacking, inspect the amplifier. If you find any damage, noti- fy your supplier immediately. Only the consignee may institute a claim with the carrier for damage incurred during shipping. Be sure to save the carton and all packing materials. Should you ever need to ship the unit bac[...]

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    Page 4 Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Rear P anel. Module Bays & Modules. The rear panel of CK Power Processing amplifiers provides three bays (Input, Network and Output/Power) configured to accept inter- changeable plug-in modules. Your amplifier may have been factory- configured with some of the optional modules. In this case, inf[...]

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    Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Page 5 PowerSave. All CK Power Processing amplifiers come standard with PowerSave circuitry. This effectively reduces current draw and thermal emis- sions to a minimum when the amplifier is at idle. PowerSave oper- ates by cutting off the bias current to the output stage after signal absence is sensed at t[...]

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    Page 6 Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Input Bay . Input Module Connections and Controls. Input barrier strips have a 0.325" (8.3mm) center and 0.270" (6.9mm) lug space. For connecting to the input barrier strips, a wire gauge between 14 AWG (2.5mm 2 ) & 24 AWG (0.25mm 2 ), and spade lugs (Panduit Part No. PNF 18-6LF-C or e[...]

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    Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Page 7 Network Ba y . Network Module Controls/Connections. CK Power Processing amplifiers come standard with a blanking panel fixed over the Network bay. When a Network module is installed in this bay, network connection is made via a pair of three- pin connectors. They are wired in parallel, and form a lo[...]

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    Page 8 Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Replacing or Installing a Network Module. The amplifier must be switched off and unplugged from the AC mains supply before this operation is undertaken. Four Phillips head screws secure the module to the chassis. The module is connected electrically to the amplifier via multi-pin ribbon cables. Unpl[...]

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    Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Page 9 T ourClass ® Protection Features. Every model in the CK Power Processing incorporates TourClass protection features. Derived from Crest’s extensive experience with the world’s largest sound rental companies, the TourClass group of circuits sets new standards in load and amplifier protection. AC[...]

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    Page 10 Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Service Information. For service, contact your nearest Crest Audio Service Center, Distributor, Dealer, or any of the worldwide Crest Audio offices, or contact Crest Audio Inc. Customer Service directly at: T EL . 201.909.8700 (USA) Fax. 201.909.8744 (USA). For technical inquiries only, the Crest A[...]

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    Appendices[...]

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    Appendix A Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Appendix A - CKS Series Specifications. 50 Watts 100 Watts 200 Watts 400 Watts 400 Watts 600 Watts 700 Watts 60 Watts 120 Watts 255 Watts 440 Watts 420 Watts* 620 Watts* 715 Watts* 75 Watts 150 Watts 300 Watts 600 Watts 600 Watts 900 Watts 1100 Watts 90 Watts 175 Watts 320 Watts 670 Watts 670 Wa[...]

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    Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Appendix B Appendix B - CKV Series Specifications. 50 Watts 100 Watts 200 Watts 400 Watts 800 Watts 1200 Watts 92V 130V 10Hz –20kHz, -3dB @ 148kHz 10Hz –20kHz, +0/-0.2dB ACL, IGM, AutoRamp, short circuit, DC voltage, turn-on/off transient, current inrush, and sub/ultrasonic input. <0.1% <0.1% >[...]

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    Appendix C Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Appendix C - CKX Series Specifications. 75 Watts 150 Watts 250 Watts 400 Watts 105V 150V 38Hz–38kHz, +0/-3dB 40Hz–16kHz, +0/-1dB ACL, IGM, AutoRamp, short circuit, DC voltage, turn-on/off transient, current inrush, and sub/ultrasonic input. <0.1% <0.1% >60dB .61V @ X40 gain setting [...]

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    Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers Appendix D Appendix D - Wire Gauge Char ts Stranded Cable Lgth. (m) 2 5 10 Wire Gauge (mm 2 ) 0.3 0.5 0.75 1.5 2.5 4 0.5 0.75 1.5 2.5 4 6 0.5 0.75 1.5 2.5 4 6 Power Loss (8 ohm load) 2.9% 1.74 1.16 0.58 0.35 0.22 4.3% 2.9 1.45 0.87 0.55 0.37 8.24% 5.6 2.9 1.74 1.09 0.73 Power Loss (4 ohm load) 5.6% 3.4 2.3[...]

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    Appendix E Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers A distributed or constant voltage system, as shown in the figure below, uses loudspeaker step-down transformers for each speaker. The transformers are designed to deliver a specific power level into a specific load impedance when a specific voltage (the example here uses 70.7 volts) appears at t[...]

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    Crest Audio CK Power Processing Amplifiers[...]

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    P ower is serious b usiness. v. 1.9 11/26/97 © 1997 Crest Audio, Inc. Crest Audio Inc. 100 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus NJ 07652 USA TEL : 201.909.8700 FAX : 201.909.8744 http://www.crestaudio.com Printed in USA *C1000020*[...]