Peavey Q 215FX manual

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    O WNER ’ S M ANUAL Q 215 FX Dual 15-Band Gr aphic Equalizer with FLS C onstant Q F ilt ers ™ ®[...]

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    2 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[...]

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    3 E N G L I S H Congratulations on purchasing the Q ™ 215FX! Peavey engineers have taken graphic equalizers to the next level with its introduction. We trust that you are eager to place this unit into YOUR system ASAP . The Q215FX offers two channels with 15 bands of 2/3 octave filters featuring superior constant “Q” devices. Each channel has[...]

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    4 FRONT P ANEL FEA TURES EQUALIZER SECTION (1) There are two 15-band 2/3-octave filter sets. The filters are constant “Q” devices located at ISO center frequencies. Effective equalization range is from 25 Hz to 16 kHz per channel. Maximum cut per frequency is 18 dB and the boost per frequency is 12 dB. AUTOMA TIC FEEDBACK LOCA TING LEDS (2) Whe[...]

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    5 REAR P ANEL FEA TURES LINE CORD-120V PRODUCTS ONL Y (10) We have incorporated a 2-wire line (mains) cable for power on the Q231 FX. Power requirements: Domestic: 120 V AC / 60 Hz / 20 W. Export: 230 V AC / 50/60 Hz / 20 W . NOTE: CAUTION: T O PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MA TCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT , FULL Y INSERT . NOTE: FOR UK ONL Y As th[...]

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    6 Q ™ 215FX SPECIFICA TIONS All specifications are typical unless otherwise noted. 0 dBV = l volt All specifications are referenced to nominal output level (0 dBV) unless otherwise stated. All measurements are wideband 20 Hz to 20 kHz unless otherwise stated. NOTE: All specs measured at 1 V RMS input and unbalanced output. All sliders at mid posi[...]

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    7 Q 215FX BLOCK DIAGRAM This block diagram shows the signal path within the unit. In order to thoroughly understand the unit's functions please study the block diagram carefully . 1/3 OCT A VE FIL TERS GAIN (+/- 15dB) Feedback Locator Feedback Locator Feedback Locator Feedback Locator Feedback Locator Feedback Locator Feedback Locator Feedback[...]

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    8 ¡Felicidades por tu compra del Q215FX! Los ingenieros de Peavey han llevado los ecualizadores gráficos al siguiente nivel y esperan que estés ansioso por poner Y A esta unidad en TU sistema. El Q215FX ofrece 15 bandas de filtros de 2/3 de octava que cuentan con dispositivos de constante “Q” superiores. Cada canal contiene el Sistema de Loc[...]

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    9 CARACTERÍSTICAS DEL T ABLERO FRONT AL EQUALIZER SECTION (Sección de igualación) (1) Consta de dos juegos de filtros de 2/3 de octava para 15 bandas. Los filtros son dispositivos de “Q” constante ubicados en frecuencias de centro ISO. La gama de igualación efectiva es de 25 Hz a 16 Hz por canal. El corte o el refuerzo máximo por frecuenci[...]

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    10 CARACTERÍSTICAS DEL T ABLERO TRASERO IEC INLET (AC) [RECEPTÁCULO DE ENTRADA IEC (CA)] (1 1) Con el interruptor de alimentación en la posición de apagado (“I”), enchufe el cable de alimentación en este conector antes de enchufarlo en la fuente de alimentación de CA. Asegúrese de utilizar siempre voltaje de CA y prácticas de conexión [...]

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    11 T outes nos félicitations d’avoir acheté le Q215FX ! En lançant ce produit, les ingénieurs de Peavey ont fait énormément progresser les égaliseurs graphiques. Ils sont prêts à parier que vous brûlez d’impatience d’intégrer cet appareil dans VOTRE système LE PLUS VITE POSSIBLE. Le Q215FX offre 15 bandes de deux tiers d’octave,[...]

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    12 CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU P ANNEAU A V ANT EQUALIZER SECTION (Partie égaliseur) (1) Elle comprend deux ensembles de filtres d’une échelle de deux-tiers d’octave et de 15 bandes. Les filtres sont des dispositifs «Q» constants situés à des emplacements de fréquences ISO. L ’échelle d’égalisation effective est située entre 25 Hz et 16 [...]

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    13 CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU P ANNEAU ARRIÈRE IEC INLET (AC) [CONNEXION IEC (ALIMENT A TION)] (10) L ’interrupteur n˚24 étant en position O, connectez ici un cordon d’alimentation avant de le connecter à la source de courant. Assurez-vous toujours que la tension d’alimentation correspond à la valeur indiquée sur l’appareil et que et que la[...]

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    14 Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Erwerb eines Q215FX! Unsere Ingenieure haben mit dem Q215FX eine neue Generation der Graphic Equalizer entwickelt. Dieser Graphic Equalizer verfügt über 15 Frequenzbereiche mit 2/3-Oktav-Filtern und überragenden “Constant-Q”. Jeder Kanal ist mit dem Peavey eigenen FLS ™ (Feedback Locating System) ausgestattet[...]

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    15 BESCHREIBUNG DER FRONTPLA TTE EQUALIZER SECTION (Equalizer-bereich) (1) Es stehen zwei 15-Band 2/3-Oktaven-Filtersätze zur V erfügung. Die Filter sind sogenannte konstante Equalizer-V orrichtungen im ISO-Mittelfrequenzbereich. Der ef fektive Entzerrungsbereich liegt zwischen 25 Hz und 16 kHz je Kanal. Der maximale Cut oder Boost je Frequenz be[...]

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    16 BESCHREIBUNG DER RÜCKPLA TTE IEC INLET (AC) [NETZANSCHLUßBUCHSE (AC)] (10) Stecken Sie das Netzkabel bei ausgeschaltetem Netzschalter (#24) zuerst in diese Buchse und dann erst in die örtliche Netzsteckdose. Sorgen Sie immer dafür , daß die Gerätespannung immer mit der Netzspannung des örtlichen EVUs übereinstimmt und die jewiligen Schut[...]

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    17 For further information on other Peavey pr oducts, ask your Authorized Peavey Dealer for the appr opriate Peavey catalog/publication. Bass Guitars Guitars Bass Amplification Guitar Amplification Sound Reinfor cement Enclosur es Micr ophones Keyboards DJ Lighting Mixers, Power ed/Non-Power ed Accessories/Cables Effects Pr ocessors Axcess ™ W ea[...]

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    18 GET FROM QUARK[...]

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    19 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING: When using electric 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 . For example, near or in a bathtub, swimming pool, sink, wet [...]

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    20 Peavey Electronics Corporation • 71 1 A Street • Meridian, MS 39301 (601) 483-5365 • Fax (601) 486-1278 • www .peavey .com ©1998 Printed in U.S.A. 12/98 80304531[...]