Peavey PV 1500 - Manual (Page 4)

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PV ® SERIES STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You have just purchased a Peavey Electronics PV Series power amplifier. Using proven
technology gained through years of amplifier design, this unit takes advantage of rugged TO-3P output
devices mounted on massive aluminum extrusions and dissipates heat via an extremely quiet and effective 2-
speed fan. PV amplifiers employ mammoth toroidal power transformers and offer impressive specifications
and features not found on similarly priced competitive units. PV amplifiers are ruggedly constructed, rack-
mountable pieces of gear with superb patching capability, allowing superior flexibility in application. Front
panel features include calibrated, detented gain (dB) controls and LED indicators for power (PWR), signal
presence (SIG), and DDT
™ (Distortion Detection Technique) activation on each channel, as well as a rocker
mains POWER switch. The back panel contains an IEC connector for the mains power cord, a mains circuit
breaker with reset, and the critical cooling fan opening. This opening should have an adequate supply of cool
air and should never be blocked or restricted. Also on the back panel are the input and output sections,
including an input barrier strip for permanent installations. Each channel input section includes a combo XLR
/ 1/4" phone jack connector and a THRU out. Channel output sections feature dual shock-proof binding posts
and four-conductor Speakon
® connectors. An additional 4-conductor Speakon connector allows BRIDGE
mode output.
UNPACKING
Inspect the amplifier during unpacking. If any damage is found, notify your dealer immediately. Be sure to
save the carton and all packing materials. Should you ever need to ship the unit back to Peavey Electronics,
one of its service centers, or the dealer; use only the original factory packing.
INSTALLATION
PV series power amplifiers are designed for durability in live audio applications and commercial installations
and also provide the quality performance required in studio and home applications. They are two-rack-space
units of 16" (406 mm) depth designed to mount in a standard 19" rack. Rear mounting ears are provided for
additional support. The minimum rack depth required from the mounting surface is 17" (432 mm) to allow
adequate connector clearance.
BASIC SETUP
Rack mount the amplifier in the location where it is to be used, remembering to allow for adequate access
and cooling space. Make all the connections to the proper INPUT connectors on the desired channel. Select
the proper mode configuration (STEREO or BRIDGE). Connect speakers to the proper OUTPUT connectors,
reviewing carefully the impedance and phase considerations. With the POWER switch OFF, connect the IEC
cord (7) to the amplifier and then to a suitable electrical outlet to allow proper current draw. With both channel
gain (dB) controls at their fully counterclockwise (-∞) settings, turn the POWER switch to ON, and slowly
raise the gain controls to desired settings. Please carefully review this manual. It covers all this information in
greater detail.