Peavey CS 8OOX User Manual

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THE

OUTPUT MODULE (15)

The standard output module shipped with each

amplifier is called the MODULE. It offers both dual

jacks and

binding post speaker outputs for

each channel. For each channel, the outputs are in

parallel, hence the speaker connection cables can be

terminated with

phone plugs, or banana plugs or stripped wires for use in the binding post terminals. For sustained high power

applications, the use of the binding post terminals are recommended; however, care must be exercised to assure the correct speaker

phasing. The red binding posts are the signal outputs from each channel, and the black binding posts are chassis ground. The red

binding post should be connected to the positive inputs of the associated loudspeakers. For bridge mode operation, only the red

binding posts are used, and the associated loudspeaker load is connected between the two red binding posts. The red binding post

associated with channel A should be considered the positive output for the system and thus should be connected to the positive input

of the associated loudspeaker system.

Regardless of what connections are used, the minimum parallel speaker load should always be limited to 2 ohms per channel or 4

ohms bridge mode for any application. Operation at loads of 4 ohms per channel or 8 ohms bridge mode is more desirable for

sustained operation applications due to the fact that the amplifier will run much cooler at this loading. Operation above 4 ohms per

channel and even open circuit conditions can always be considered safe; however, sustained operation at loads below 2 ohms could

result in temporary amplifier shut down due to the thermal limits fault circuitry.

THE

OUTPUT

MODULE REAR VIEW

This diagram shows the

wiring for the MODULE.

Note that the module itself is

upside down. This is the

desired position when

connecting this and any

other module. Once the

correct connections to the

spades are made, then

the module itself can be

rotated upward and inserted

into the rear panel of the

and the panel

screws replaced.

operate the

with

either the output or input modules removed. Operating in this manor will allow the air flow from the fans to escape from these

openings instead of flowing through the power amp and power supply components, and thereby not provide adequate cooling for

these components.

Following are several other module rear views of a different module and the various wiring schemes. The diagram above and the

ones following are provided so that these modules can be correctly wired. Always double check the wiring. A miswired module can

cause severe audio problems, and in the worse case, can cause loudspeaker degradation and failure. In all cases, the color-coded

wires are indicated. The double red and yellow wires are the power amp outputs and are not interchangeable. The black wires are the

power amp ground connections and are

interchangeable.

OUTPUT MODULE (17)

Another output module available for this amplifier

is called the MODULE. This module offers

dual

Quick Connectors and a unique

patching capability to wire these connectors to

meet the particular application or loudspeaker

needs. The

is a four-wire connector

with the connections labeled 1 and 2 Depending upon the loudspeaker needs, these connections can be used in various

ways. The

connector is

wide acceptance