PR®15 D Powered bi-amplified two-way speaker system Operating Manual www.peavey.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using electrical products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
PR ™ ENGLISH 15D Thank you for purchasing the class D powered PR®15D. The PR 15D features a bi-amped power section that provides 150 watts power for the woofer and 50 watts power for the compression driver tweeter, both with Peavey-exclusive DDT™ compression. Featuring a 15” heavy duty woofer and the RX™14 compression driver, the PR 15D provides an XLR and 1/4”phone combo jack, with mic/line switchable level, balanced input with volume control.
Applications The Peavey PR®15D 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 15D makes an excellent stage monitor. A typical signal source for the line-level inputs of the Peavey PR 15D would be a sound reinforcement mixing console (mixer) or the output from a CD player, iPod player or tape deck. A dynamic microphone can be connected and used as well.
F R O N T panel 5 4 4 6 6a 7 8 9 10 GROUND LIFT Switches the XLR (5) PIN 1 from direct contact with ground in the event that hum occurs. 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(6) it is of a typical low-Z mic input impedance. Jack (5) is a combo female XLR and 1/4" TRS connector.
operating instr u ctions 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.
Connecting AC Power To The PR®15D The PR 15D 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 15D. Do not connect any other device to the same extension cord that the PR 15D is connected to.
level controls all the way down, and bring them up slowly with the PR 15D 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). Use a straightened paperclip or small screwdriver to reach through the hole in the rear panel where the recessed tab is to set its position.
If an extension cord is being used to provide the AC power to the unit, ensure that it is of sufficient current capacity and that it is not also being used to supply power to any other device. The PR 15D has built-in EQ to extend and smooth the natural response of the speakers in the system. Bass boost and HF EQ have been applied and the system has a nominally flat response, so it should require little, if any, additional EQ.
The system power amplifiers shall have an unfiltered frequency response of 10 Hz to 30 kHz which deviates no more than +0, -1 dB up to rated power, a damping factor greater than 100 @ 1 kHz into 8 ohms, hum and noise better than 90 dB below rated power, and THD and IMD of less than 0.1%. The woofer amplifier shall be capable of 150 W into a 8 ohm nominal load, and the tweeter amplifier shall be capable of 50 W output into a 8 ohm load, and both shall incorporate independent DDT™ compression.
Peavey PR®15D SPECIFICATIONS Enclosure: Peavey PR 15D (domestic) Frequency Response: 47 Hz to 20 kHz Low Frequency Limit (-3 dB point): 36 Hz Useable Low Frequency Limit (-10 dB point): 42 Hz Internal Power Amplifiers (@120 VAC line): Woofer - 150 Watts @ less than 0.1% distortion Tweeter - 70 Watts peak dynamic power 50 Watts @ less than 0.1% distortion.
frequency response curves 110 Amplitude Response (1m On-Axis) dB SPL (re 20 Pa) 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: September 5, 2007 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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