PR™ 15P Powered bi-amplified two-way speaker system · Operations Manual For more information on other great Peavey products, go to your local Peavey dealer or online at www.peavey.com.
Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. CAUTION: Risk of electrical shock — DO NOT OPEN! CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using electrical products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
ENGLISH PR ™ 15P Thank you for purchasing the powered version of the Pro-Lite Series PR™15. The PR 15P features a bi-amped power section that provides 200 Watts peak dynamic power for the woofer and 70 Watts peak dynamic power for the compression driver tweeter, both with Peavey-exclusive DDT™ compression.
Applications The Peavey PR™15P has a variety of applications such as sound reinforcement, public address, side fill system, karaoke or musical playback. With the optional monitor stand kit, the Peavey PR 15P makes an excellent stage monitor. A typical signal source for the line-level inputs of the Peavey PR 15P would be a sound reinforcement mixing console (mixer) or the output from a CD player, Minidisc player or tape deck. A dynamic microphone can be connected and used as well.
FRONT PANEL 5 6 7 4 8 9 (4) POWER/CLIP LED Illuminates GREEN when the electronics receive power (when the Power switch (3) is On). Illuminates RED when amplifier clipping is occurring or the unit has tripped the thermal protection system. (5) PRIMARY INPUT (CHANNEL 1) The primary input is switchable between line-level and mic-level input. The line-level input is of the medium impedance balanced type, and when switched to mic-level it is of a typical low-Z mic input impedance.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTIONS The unit must be disconnected from the AC power source before any work is done on it. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The heat sink on the back plate can become hot to the touch. Do not block or cover the heat sink from ventilation.
G e t t i n g A C P o w e r T o T h e P R ™ 15P The PR™15P comes with an 8-foot IEC connection AC power cord. If you are using an extension cord or power strip with this powered speaker, make sure it is of good quality and of a sufficient current capacity to maintain safety and maximize the power output capability of the PR 15P. Do not connect any other device to the same extension cord that the PR 15P is connected to.
When first turning on the sound system, switch on all upstream electronics first, then the PR™15P with its volume control fully counterclockwise (all the way down). Begin checking levels with the mixer output level controls all the way down, and bring them up slowly with the PR 15P volume control set to the desired setting (halfway up recommended to start). Mic/Line Pad Adjustment The mic/line pad (6) provides for the increased gain needed for microphone use into the primary input (5).
Hum or Buzz If the PR™15P is producing a hum or buzz, this can be AC outlet related. Try plugging the PR 15P into a different AC outlet. Sometimes, if a different circuit (breaker) is used for the mixer and the PR 15P, it can cause hum problems. Ensure that shielded cables have been used to route the signal to the PR 15Ps inputs. If speaker cables with 1/4" plugs are used as an input cables instead of shielded cables, it will be prone to hum or buzz. Hum may be ground loop related.
Touchup For an overall finish enhancement and protective coating, use gloves to apply a plastic finish protector, such as Armor-All® protectant, to the surface of the plastic cabinet only. Note that the cabinet will be slippery after these treatments; rub them down vigorously with a dry, lint-free cloth to minimize this.
Peavey PR™15P SPECIFICATIONS Enclosure: Peavey PR 15P (domestic) Frequency Response: 47 Hz to 20 kHz Low Frequency Limit (-3 dB point): 47 Hz Useable Low Frequency Limit (-10 dB point): 36 Hz Internal Power Amplifiers (@120 VAC line): Woofer - 200 Watts peak dynamic power 150 Watts @ less than 0.1% distortion Tweeter - 70 Watts peak dynamic power 50 Watts @ less than 0.1% distortion.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE CURVES Amplitude Response (1m On-Axis) dB SPL (re 20 Pa) 110 100 90 80 70 60 20 Figure 1 50 100 200 500 1k Frequency (Hz) 13 2k 5k 10k 20k
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PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY Effective Date: July 1, 1998 What This Warranty Covers Your Peavey Warranty covers defects in material and workmanship in Peavey products purchased and serviced in the U.S.A. and Canada.
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