Peavey Deltabass User's Manual
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1. TUNER BRIGHT SEND RETURN SEND BRIGHT DDT DESIGNED AND MADE IN U S A In Set to appropriate level for instrument being used Blues Country Setting Sean INPUT ore on e o Aa fe DELTADBASS CU ive E A 4 PROFESSIONAL BASS AMPLIFIER frei Kom d 4 a 4 x 15 15 0 10 CENTER MID SHIFT HIGH VOLUME Y EFX LOOP A PAD re Y w O m PREEQ PESTER ENABLE INSTRUMENT Ta gt owz en e 2 STATUS zn Ss SC EE ei gt GND LIFT TUNER BRIGHT SEND RETURN DEFEAT SEND BRIGHT DDT DESIGNED AND MADE IN U S A Out Set to appropriate level for instrument being used NOTE DDT should be utilized for maximum speaker protection NOTES 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 What This Warranty Does Not Cover The Warranty does not cover 1 damage caused by accident misuse abuse improper installation or operation rental product modification or neglect 2 damage occurring during shipment 3 damage caused by repair or service performed by persons not authorized by Peavey 4 products on which the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 5 products not purchased from an Authorized Peavey Dealer Who This Warranty Protects This Warranty protects only the original retail purchaser of the prod2. Elektrischer Schlag Nicht ffnen VORSICHT Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden nicht die Abdeckung enfernen Es befinden sich keine Teile darin die vom Anwender repariert werden k nnten Reparaturen nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal durchf hren lassen ACHTUNG Um einen elektrischen Schlag oder Feuergefahr zu vermeiden sollte dieses Ger t nicht dem Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden Vor Inbetriebnahme unbedingt die Bedienungsanleitung lesen ENGLISH DeltaBass Professional Bass Amplifier Congratulations on your purchase of the Peavey DeltaBass The DeltaBass was designed keeping in mind the value of a lightweight powerful bass amp This amp has that and more Because the DeltaBass is a lightweight amp it s portable enough for any gig or practice The easy to use three band EQ is so versatile you should have no problem quickly dialing up your sound Professional features like a Tuner Send Post EQ Effects Loop and a transformer balanced XLR jack with Pre Post EQ switch will make your next gig a breeze Notice that we tapped the signal for the XLR before the Volume control even for the Post EQ Send so you can adjust your stage volume without tampering with the sound in the mains This will certainly score some valuable points with your soundman To get the most out of your new DeltaBass we suggest that you read this entire manual Pay special attention to any warnings cautions to ensure
3. enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons h Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s 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 Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING To prevent electrical shock or fire hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Before using this appliance read the operating guide for further warnings Este s mbolo tiene el prop sito de alertar al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso sin ais lamiento dentro de la caja del producto y que puede tener una magnitud suficiente como para constituir riesgo de descarga el ctrica A Este s mbolo tiene el prop sito de alertar al usario de la presencia de instruccones importantes sobre la operaci n y mantenimiento en la informaci n que viene con el producto PRECAUCION Riesgo de descarga el ctrica NO ABRIR PRECAUCION Para disminuir el riesgo de descarga el ctrica no abra la cubierta No hay piezas tiles dentro Deje todo mantenimiento en manos del personal t cnico cualificado ADVERTENCIA Para evitar descargas el ctricas o peligro de incendio n
4. your safety and the safety of your product Thank you for buying Peavey FEATURES Buffered tuner send jack e Post EQ effects loop Transformer balanced XLR jack Pre Post EQ send switch for XLR jack e Ground lift switch for XLR jack e Patented DDT power amp compression with defeat switch and LED indicator 160 Watts 4 ohm power amp REAR PANEL BR a by 72 Y VEL PROFESSIONAL BASS AMPLIFIER OUTPUTS g on SPEAKER Ich PARALLELED Va TI VG movacsonz OD oF A PRODUCT OF PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORP 200 WATTS MERIDIAN MS MADE IN U S A 160 WATTS 25 3V eh 40 MM gun LOAD REAR PANEL FEATURES 1 REMOVABLE AC POWER CORD This receptacle is for the IEC line cord included which provides AC power to the unit A 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 NOTE FOR UK ONLY As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows 1 The wire which is colored green and yellow must be connected to the terminal which is marked by the letter E or by the earth symbol or colored g
5. ESSIONAL BASS AMPLIFIER FRONT PANEL FEATURES 5 INPUT JACK This mono 1 4 input will accept signals from all types of bass pickups 6 INPUT PAD SWITCH This switch is provided for instruments that have an extremely high output which can result in overdriving distorting the input stage Depressing the switch to its in position reduces the level of the input signal by 10 dB 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 TUNER SEND JACK This 1 4 jack is provided for connecting an instrument tuner to your amp Its signal is buffered off the input jack so it is just like plugging directly into the tuner BRIGHT SWITCH This switch provides a preset boost to treble frequencies To activate depress the switch to its in position PRE GAIN CONTROL This knob controls the input gain of the preamplifier The input gain is at its maximum when this control is turned fully clockwise Adjusting this control will adjust the sensitivity of your amp to your playing style CONTOUR CONTROL This knob provides a specially voiced EQ as the knob is rotated clockwise When the knob is fully counterclockwise set to 0 there is no voicing added LOW CONTROL 11 This active tone control shelving type 15 dB varies the low frequency boost or cut MID CONTROL This active tone control peak notch 15 dB adjusts the mid frequency range MID SHIFT CONTROL Use this knob to select
6. T SENSITIVITY Level to achieve full power With Pad Out Nominal input 65 mv Minimum input 3 mv pre gain and master fully CW Maximum input 2 3 volts maximum signal at input before clipping occurs With Pad 10dB In Nominal input 205 mv Minimum input 9 5 mv pre gain and master fully CW Maximum input 7 2 volts maximum signal at input before clipping occurs EQUALIZATION Contour special EQ curve Bass 15 dB shelving type Midrange 15 dB peaking type Mid Shift 200 2 kHz High 15 dB shelving type High Boost 10 dB 8 kHz EFFECTS LOOP Set for 10 dB with pre 5 Master 10 TUNER SEND Buffered off input jack with no equalization XLR OUTPUT referenced to 1 V RMS OdBv Pre Eq selected 2 dBv Post Eq selected 3 dBv DeltaBass Recommended Settings Rock Setting Set as necessary Ka 0 10 km Ss hn 15 id MID eee AN DURE Y m POST EQ ENABLE az am PRE EQ Ora om O emer Ces r Va IV TUNER RIGH SEND RETURN DEAT SEND DDT DESIGNED AND MADE IN U S A OOMOO 7E2245 In Set to appropriate level for instrument being used Doesn t matter when Mid is set to O Slap Setting Set as necessary Eur e DELTADASS o Dd Gi me Gh amp en dee O 0 Ss gt ka EP ke nk 5 15 o 10 ENTER age HIGH VOLUME neur Ex LOOP PAD EN e z m PREEQ POSTEO ENABLE POSTEQ v v INSTRUMENT a STATUS um O liz ll gt om 0 O 132 TZ A rt EY SR UFT Di Zu
7. hway 11 8 80 East Meridian MS 39301 or Peavey Canada Ltd 95 Shields Court Markham Ontario Canada L3R 9T5 Include a detailed description of the problem together with a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of date of purchase as evidence of warranty coverage Also provide a complete return address Limitation of Implied Warranties ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Exclusions of Damages PEAVEY S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT AT PEAVEY S OPTION IF WE ELECT TO REPLACE THE PRODUCT THE REPLACEMENT MAY BE A RECONDITIONED UNIT PEAVEY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES BASED ON INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF USE LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS AT THE SITE OF USE OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE EVEN IF PEAVEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If you have any questions about this warranty or se
8. o deje expuesto a la lluvia o humedad este aparato Antes de usar este aparato lea m s advertencias en la gu a de operaci n pouvant tre d amplitude suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc lectrique Ce symbole est utilis dans ce manuel pour indiquer a l utilisateur qu il ou qu elle trouvera d importantes instructions concernant l utilisation et l entretien de l appareil dans le paragraphe signal h Ce symbole est utilis dans ce manuel pour indiquer l utilisateur la pr sence d une tension dangereuse ATTENTION Risques de choc lectrique NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION Afin de r duire le risque de choc lectrique ne pas enlever le couvercle Il ne se trouve l int rieur aucune pi ce pouvant tre repar e par l utilisateur Confiez l entretien et la r paration de l appareil un r parateur Peavey agr AVERTISSEMENT Afin de pr venir les risques de d charge lectrique ou de feu n exposez pas cet appareil la pluie ou l humidit Avant d utiliser cet appareil lisez attentivement les avertissements suppl mentaires de ce manuel warnen die von Ausreichender St rke sind um einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen zu k nnen Dieses Symbol soll den Anwender vor unisolierten gef hrlichen Spannungen innerhalb des Geh uses A Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer auf wichtige Instruktionen in der Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam machen die Handhabung und Wartung des Produkts betreffen VORSICHT Risiko
9. r our free booklet Shock Hazard and Grounding Connect only to a power supply of the type marked on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories provided by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Tf this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack rear support should be provided Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time The U S Government s Occupational and Health Administration OSHA has specified the following permissible noise le
10. reen or green and yellow 2 The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or the color black 3 The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or the color red 2 POWER SWITCH Used to turn AC mains power on or off Place the switch in the I position to turn the unit on Return it to the O position to turn the unit off The Status Power LED 22 on the front of the unit will illuminate to indicate the unit is on 3 FUSE The fuse is located within the cap of the fuseholder If the fuse should fail IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH THE SAME TYPE AND VALUE IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND TO PREVENT VOIDING THE WARRANTY If the unit repeatedly blows fuses it should be taken to a qualified service center for repair A WARNING THE FUSE SHOULD ONLY BE REPLACED WHEN THE POWER CORD HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM ITS POWER SOURCE CAUTION USING A FUSE LARGER THAN THE RECOMMENDED SIZE COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER 4 SPEAKER JACKS A Two paralleled 1 4 speaker jacks are provided for connection to speaker enclosures The minimum speaker load impedance is 4 ohms FRONT PANEL econ 0 23 EY E SE Tat kom E e Aid No A u d SR 0 10 65 e k 4 bo cam CONTOUR SET E LINE OUT EFX LOOP O PAD e Iw RMAL gt A INS e e POST EQ DESIGNED AND MADE IN U S A A e e 4 7 S DS DELTABASS i DpT PROF
11. rvice received or if you need assistance in locating an Authorized Service Center please contact the Peavey International Service Center at 601 483 5365 Peavey Canada Ltd at 905 475 2578 Features and specifications subject to change without notice 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electric products basic cautions should always be followed including the following Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water For example near or in a bathtub swimming pool sink wet basement etc Clean only with a damp cloth Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with manufacturer s instructions It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built in enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding plug The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety When the provided plug does not fit into your inlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Never break off the grounding Write fo
12. the frequency band that the mid control cuts or boosts HIGH CONTROL This active tone control shelving type 15 dB varies the high frequency boost or cut VOLUME CONTROL This control determines the overall volume level of the amplifier The final level adjustment should be made after the desired sound has been achieved Adjusting this control clockwise will increase the overall volume level LINE OUT XLR JACK This male XLR provides a 600 ohm transformer balanced signal for patching into a sound reinforcement or recording console PRE POST EQ SELECT SWITCH Use this switch to select between a Pre EQ switch set to the out position or a Post EQ switch set to the in position send to the XLR line out jack GROUND LIFT SWITCH This switch is provided to lift the ground on the XLR jack when ground loops are encountered EFFECTS SEND JACK Use this mono 1 4 output for supplying signals to external low level effects or signal processing equipment 20 21 22 EFFECTS RETURN JACK Use this mono 1 4 input for returning signals from external low level effects or signal processing equipment DDT COMPRESSION DEFEAT SWITCH DDT compression is defeated when the button is in the in position DDT should be enabled at all times to protect the speakers STATUS POWER LED This LED serves two functions on the DeltaBass amp The LED is green when the power switch is in the on position and power has been s
13. uct How Long This Warranty Lasts The Warranty begins on the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser The duration of the Warranty is as follows Product Category Duration Guitars Basses Amplifiers Pre Amplifiers Mixers Electronic Crossovers and Equalizers 2 years 3 years Drums 2 years 1 year Enclosures 3 years 2 years Digital Effect Devices and Keyboard and MIDI Controllers 1 year 1 year Microphones 2 years Speaker Components incl speakers baskets drivers diaphragm replacement kits and passive crossovers and all Accessories 1 year Tubes and Meters 90 days denotes additional warranty period applicable if optional Warranty Registration Card is completed and returned to Peavey by original retail purchaser within 90 days of purchase What Peavey Will Do We will repair or replace at Peavey s discretion products covered by warranty at no charge for labor or materials If the product or component must be shipped to Peavey for warranty service the consumer must pay initial shipping charges If the repairs are covered by warranty Peavey will pay the return shipping charges How To Get Warranty Service 1 Take the defective item and your sales receipt or other proof of date of purchase to your Authorized Peavey Dealer or Authorized Peavey Service Center OR 2 Ship the defective item prepaid to Peavey Electronics Corporation International Service Center 412 Hig
14. upplied to the DeltaBass During normal operation the LED also acts as a DDT indicator The LED illuminates red when DDT power amp compression is taking place When DDT is defeated the LED will illuminate red when clipping occurs DeltaBass Specifications NOTE All specifications measure with mains voltage maintained at nominal level Mains Voltage 120 VAC 60 Hz Fuse 5 amps 230 VAC 50 60 Hz Fuse 3 5 amps 100 VAC 50 60 Hz Fuse 6 amps Power Consumption 200 watts SYSTEM NOISE Typically greater than 85 dB POWER AMPLIFIER SECTION Protection Current limit protection circuit Thermal protection circuit DDT speaker protection circuit with defeat switch GENERAL INFORMATION Minimum load 4 ohms DDT dynamic range 12 dB Input sensitivity 1 V RMS Two 1 4 output jacks in parallel POWER OUTPUT 160 watts 25 3 V RMS into 4 ohms with no more than 0 1 THD N 175 watts 26 46 V RMS into 4 ohms 1 THD N 110 watts 29 66 V RMS into 8 ohms with no more than 0 1 THD N 120 watts 30 98 V RMS into 8 ohms 1 THD N NOISE Greater than 100 dB below full power 8 ohms typically 105 dB PREAMPLIFIER SECTION SETTINGS FOR FOLLOWING MEASUREMENTS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Pre Gain 5 12 o clock Contour 0 fully CCW Bass 0 12 o clock Mid 0 12 o clock Mid Shift 12 o clock High 0 12 o clock Master Volume 5 12 o clock High Boost out Pad out DDT Active INPU
15. vel exposures Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA Slow Response 8 90 6 92 4 95 3 97 2 100 1 1 2 102 1 105 1 2 110 1 4 or less 115 According to OSHA any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss Ear plugs or protectors to the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits as set forth above To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 11 PELVEY Features and specifications subject to change without notice Peavey Electronics Corporation 711 A Street Meridian MS 39301 601 483 5365 FAX 601 486 1278 www peavey com 1999 Printed in the U S A 10 99
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