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Peavey Multiplex Series manual

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  • Page 1

    O WNER’S MANU AL PROFESSIONAL PO WER AMPLIFIERS[...]

  • Page 2

    1. Save the carton and packing material even if the equip- ment has arrived in good condition. Should you ever need to ship the unit, use only the original factory packing. 2. Read all documentation before operating your equip- ment. Retain all documenta- tion for future reference. 3. Follow all instructions printed on unit chassis for proper opera[...]

  • Page 3

    1. Conserve la caja y el mate- rial de embalaje incluso si el equipo ha llegado en buen estado. Si alguna vez tiene que enviar la unidad, utilice el embalaje original de fábrica. 2. Lea toda la documentación antes de hacer funcionar el equipo. Conserve toda la documentación para consul- tas futuras. 3. Para un funcionamiento correcto, siga todas[...]

  • Page 4

    1. Conservez le carton et les emballages, même si l’équipement est arrivé en bon état. Si vous deviez un jour renvoyer l’équipement, n’utilisez que l’emballage d’origine de l’usine. 2. Lisez toute la documenta- tion avant d’utiliser votre équipe-ment. Conservez toute la documentation pour pouvoir y faire référence ultérieurem[...]

  • Page 5

    1. Bewahren Sie den Karton und das V erpackungs- material stets auf, auch wenn das Geräts in gutem Zustand bei Ihnen eingetroffen ist. W enn es sich später einmal erforderlich machen sollte, das Gerät zu versenden, sollte dies nur in der originalen Fabrikver- packung erfolgen. 2. Lesen Sie sich vor der Inbetriebnahme des Geräts alle beiliegende[...]

  • Page 6

    Table of Contents Introduction 1 Unpacking 1 Installation / Mounting 1 Multiplex Series - Front Panel 2 Multiplex Series - Back Panel 4 Operation 6 Mode Selection 7 T ourClass ® Protection Features 12 Service Information 13 Multiplex Series - Specifications Appendix A Rear Panel Legend Appendix B Inhaltsverzeichnis Einführung 1 Auspacken 1 Instal[...]

  • Page 7

    Crest A udio Multiple x Series P ower Amplifiers P age 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Crest Audio power amplifier . Please read this manual carefully as it contains information vital to the safe operation of your amplifier . Y our amplifier represents a major step for- ward in power amplifier technology and design. It is featu[...]

  • Page 8

    1. Rack Mounting Ear s. T wo front panel mounting holes are provid- ed on each mounting ear . 2. Optional Rack Handles. A vailable from your authorized Crest Dealer 3. Fan Intake Grill. A 1 10 CFM fan mounted behind the fan intake grill draws cooling air into the amplifier . Do not block this intake! 4. Signal LED. Each channel has a signal LED. Th[...]

  • Page 9

    Crest A udio Multiple x Series P ower Amplifiers P age 3[...]

  • Page 10

    P age 4 Crest Audio Multiple x Ser ies P ower Amplifiers 9 13 11 Multiplex Series - Binding P ost Back P anel Multiplex Series - Speak on Back P anel 17.13" / 435mm 5.25" 133mm 12 10[...]

  • Page 11

    Crest A udio Multiple x Series P ower Amplifiers P age 5 9. 5-W ay Binding P ost Output Connectors. (Where fitted) For connection with bare wire, banana plug or spade lug output con- nections. Connection is made either to the Channel A and Channel B terminals (Stereo Mode), or across the red (“hot”) terminals only of Channels A and B (Bridge Mo[...]

  • Page 12

    P age 6 Crest Audio Multiple x Ser ies P ower Amplifiers 14. Fan Exhaust P orts. Heated air exits the amplifier through the fan exhaust ports, located on the sides of the amplifier chassis. Be sure not to block these ports, especially when rack-mounting the amplifier . 14. Entlüftungsöffnungen. Die aufgeheizte Luft verläßt den V erstärker durc[...]

  • Page 13

    Crest A udio Multiple x Series P ower Amplifiers P age 7 warmen Luft nicht behindert werden. W ird der V erstärker in ein Gestell eingebaut, dür- fen weder die Luftzufuhr an der V orderseite des V erstärkers noch die Entlüftung über die Seiten durch Türen oder andere Abdeckungen behindert werden. Hinweis: Gleich welchen Gestelltyp Sie verwend[...]

  • Page 14

    P age 8 Crest Audio Multiple x Ser ies P ower Amplifiers Note: Use extr eme caution when operating the amplifier in bridged mode. Never gr ound either side of the speaker cable when the amplifier is in bridged mode; both sides ar e “hot.” If an output patch panel is used, all connections must be isolated fr om each other and fr om the panel. Th[...]

  • Page 15

    Crest A udio Multiple x Series P ower Amplifiers P age 9 1. Stereo Mode Connections Either TRS or Input Barrier Strips (but not both) may be used for input connections to Channels A & B. In this diagram, bare wire has been connected to the Input Barrier Strip of Channel A, while a TRS plug is being connected to Channel B. 5-W a y Binding P ost [...]

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    P age 10 Crest A udio Multiple x Series P ower Amplifiers A+B Designed & manufactured in the USA b y: Crest Audio Inc. 100 Eisenhower Dr . Param us New Jersey , 07652 USA + B + A A B + + NL4FC B A A+B 643-016 A+B + B + A A B + + NL4FC B A A+B 643-016 5. Bridg ed Mode Either TRS or Input Barrier Strips (but not both) may be used for input connec[...]

  • Page 17

    Crest A udio Multiple x Series P ower Amplifiers P age 11 Speaker + to PIN 1 + Speaker - to PIN 2 + 1+ 2- 2+ 1- ACN 011 187 837 + _ NL4FC B A A+B 7. Bridg ed Mode Speakon Wiring Speaker + to PIN 1 + Speaker - to PIN 1 - 1+ 2- 2+ 1- ACN 011 187 837 + _ + _ NL4FC B A 8. Stereo Mode Speakon Wiring Input Wiring Speak on Wiring T ip - Positive (+) Ring [...]

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    P age 12 Crest A udio Multiple x Series P ower Amplifiers T ourClass Protection Features Every model in the Multiplex Series incorpo- rates T ourClass protection features. Derived from Crest’ s extensive experience with the world’ s largest sound rental companies, the T ourClass group of circuits sets new stan- dards in load and amplifier prote[...]

  • Page 19

    Crest A udio Multiple x Series P ower Amplifiers P age 13 Thermal Protection. If the heatsink temperature reaches an abnormally high temperature, the amplifier will protect itself by disconnecting loud- speakers and shutting down until sufficiently cooled. During this time, the Protect LED’ s will light. If the power transformer gets too hot, its[...]

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    8 Ω Stereo Power † 4 Ω Stereo Power † 8 Ω Bridged Power † Max RMS Output Voltage (each channel) Peak Output Voltage (each channel) Frequency Response (+0/-0.3dB, 1W/8 Ω ) Power Bandwidth (Rated power at 4 Ω , 1% THD+N) TourClass Protection THD+N (rated power at 4 Ω , 1kHz) SMPTE IMD (rated power at 8 Ω , 60Hz & 7kHz) Damping[...]

  • Page 21

    Crest A udio Multiple x Series P ower Amplifiers Appendix A.2 Appendix B - Rear P anel Legend Input Connection Section TRS Connector Polarity Indicator Mode Selection Switch - Bridged Mono Position Mode Selection Switch - Stereo / Parallel Position Speakon Output Connectors - Channel A / B Stereo/Parallel Speakon Output Connector - Bridged Mono Rea[...]

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    v . 1.0 8/6/98 © 1998 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 The choice of touring pr ofessionals. *A4500009*[...]