Peavey GPS Serie Handbuch Seite 5

Please read this guide in its entirety. Pay close attention to the various warnings within as they pertain to the
safety of you and your product. Each section will begin with a short description of the information you can expect
to obtain within. This should help you to locate the material you are looking for in a timely manner. Once again,
congratulations and thank you for buying Peavey!
U U N N P P A A C C K K I I N N G G / / R R E E G G I I S S T T R R A A T T I I O O N N
Inspect the amplifier during unpacking. If you find any damage, 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. Please fill out your registration card at this
time. It is important that you complete the entire form and mail it to Peavey Electronics in order for your warranty
to apply.
I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n a a n n d d M M o o u u n n t t i i n n g g
GPS Series amplifiers are 2-rack-space units that mount in a standard 19-inch rack. On all amplifiers, four front
panel mounting holes are provided. Refer to the specifications for your specific model in this manual.
Q Q u u i i c c k k S S t t a a r r t t
The following section lists the steps for basic usage. This is only a quick reference. It is very important that you
read the entire manual in order to ensure the safe and optimum operation of your GPS Series amplifier.
T T o o s s e e t t u u p p t t h h e e a a m m p p l l i i f f i i e e r r f f o o r r b b a a s s i i c c u u s s a a g g e e : :
1. Rack mount the amplifier in the location where it is to be used, remembering to allow for adequate access and
cooling space. For more information, see the section on Cooling Requirements.
2. Make input connections, balanced or unbalanced, to the combination input connector on the rear panel. See
the sections on The INs and OUTs of MODE SELECTION for more information.
3. Connect speakers to the output jacks or binding posts. Be sure to make the correct output connections for
stereo or bridged mono configuration. See the section on The INs and OUTs of MODE SELECTION for more
information.
4. Make power connections, allowing for proper current draw. See the section on AC Mains Circuit Size
Requirements for more information.
5. Turn down (fully counterclockwise) the two gain attenuators on the front panel. Turn the front panel AC switch
to "ON," and bring up the gain attenuators to the desired levels.
A A C C P P o o w w e e r r
The following section will describe the AC power features of your GPS Series amplifier. AC power is a critical
element in power amplification. Please read this section carefully, paying special attention to any warning signs.
Refer to the diagram below and on page 8 to locate these features. Refer to page 7 for operation notes regarding
AC power.
N N O O T T E E : : Always make connections to your GPS Series amplifier while the unit is turned off.
1 1 . . R R e e m m o o v v a a b b l l e e A A C C P P o o w w e e r r C C o o r r d d ( ( L L o o c c a a t t e e d d o o n n t t h h e e r r e e a a r r o o f f t t h h e e u u n n i i t t ) )
This receptacle is for the IEC line cord (included), which provides AC power to the unit. Connect the line
cord to this connector and to a properly grounded AC supply. Damage to the equipment may occur if an
improper line voltage is used. (See voltage marking on unit.) Never remove or cut the ground pin of the line
cord plug. This unit is supplied with a properly rated line cord. When lost or damaged, replace this cord
with one of the proper ratings.
2 2 . . A A C C P P o o w w e e r r S S w w i i t t c c h h ( ( L L o o c c a a t t e e d d o o n n t t h h e e f f r r o o n n t t o o f f t t h h e e u u n n i i t t . . S S e e e e d d i i a a g g r r a a m m o o n n p p a a g g e e 9 9 . . ) )
A two-position power switch is on the right side of the front panel. With the top portion of the switch
pushed to the "IN" position the amplifier is "ON". Press the bottom portion of the switch to the "IN"
position to turn the unit "OFF".
3 3 . . P P o o w w e e r r L L E E D D ( ( L L o o c c a a t t e e d d o o n n t t h h e e f f r r o o n n t t o o f f t t h h e e u u n n i i t t . . S S e e e e d d i i a a g g r r a a m m o o n n p p a a g g e e 9 9 . . ) )
The Power LEDs illuminate to indicate the amplifier is turned on.
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