Peavey CS 8OOX - Manual (Page 3)

POWER AMPLIFIER OWNERS MANUAL
Congratulations on your purchase of the new stereo power amplifier. This latest version is the most advanced
ever, using state-of-the-art switching power supply technology to deliver high fidelity and rock solid performance in a
rack-space unit that weighs just under 23 pounds. This new design retains the extended performance capability of the old
providing impressive two ohm output power capability, and maintaining the old 4 8 ohms ratings with
awesome industry standards for power bandwidth, slew rate and distortion specifications. The new design also reflects
a significant improvement in damping factor specifications. Following is the new specs:
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420 W RMS into 4 ohms...600 W RMS into 2 ohms (per channel)
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840 W RMS into 8 ohms... 1200 W into 4 ohms (bridged)
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compression with LED indicators and defeat switch
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Slew Rate: 40 V/microsecond, stereo mode, each channel
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Power Bandwidth: Hz to 50 KHz 4 ohms, rated power
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Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than rated power
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Hum and Noise: 100 below rated power, unweighted
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Damping Factor: Greater than 7000 4 ohms, Hz, each channel
The heavy transformer is replaced by an extremely reliable switching power supply that uses proven half-bridge topology
to provide 1,700 watts peak power from a high-efficiency design. The supply has a thermal monitor system with
proportional fold-back which prevents a total shut-down at extreme operating temperatures. The new retains the
Peavey patented compression system which virtually eliminates any possibility of clipping. The new back panel
design now includes plug-in modules for both inputs and outputs offering flexible patching features and various connector
choices. Two variable speed DC fans provide tremendous cooling capability upon demand.
THE AMP FEATURES
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Two rack space height-less than 17” depth
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Under 23 power supply
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Plug-in modular inputs
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Dual XLR with “thru” output per channel
three-way crossover module
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Plug-in modular outputs
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Dual phone jack and binding post per channel
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Dual Quick Connect with of pin-outs
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Modular construction
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Replaceable channel and power supply modules
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Significant/y reduced mains turn-on surge
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Two speed DC noise
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input attenuator each channel
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DDT activation LED power LED each channel
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Recessed rear DDT bridge switch
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/EC mains connector
THE DIGITAL POWER SUPPLY
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Ultra reliable Robust
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Uses proven Ha/f-Bridge topology-fewer parts
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1,700 W peak over-design
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efficiency
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Light weight-cost effective
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Massive aluminum heat thermal
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Thermal monitor system with fold-back feature-no shut-down except fault
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Effective, low-cost filter conducted EM/
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down to 85 V AC Mains (Domestic)... V AC Mains (Export)
We hope you will find your new not to be just another power amplifier, but the most exciting power amplifier you
have ever purchased. Please read over this owners manual carefully. It will help you to use this exciting product most
effectively.