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FCC/ICES Compliancy Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada license‐exempt RSS Standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, that may cause undesired operation. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’lndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) I’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) I’utilisateur de I’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. Warning: Changes or modifications to the equipment not approved by Peavey Electronics Corp. can void the user’s authority to use the equipment. Note – This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is ...
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A typical signal source for the line-level inputs of the Peavey DPE™118 would be a sound reinforcement mixing console (mixer) or the output from a CD player, MP3 player or tape deck. The high-pass filtered signal from the DPE™118 would then be sent to a full-range...
If the unit continues to trip the breaker, or trips it immediately after being reset, do not keep resetting it, the system should be taken to a qualified Peavey Service Center for repair. IEC POWER CORD CONNECTION This receptacle is for the IEC line cord (supplied) that provides AC power to the unit. It is very important that you ensure the DPE™118 has the proper AC line voltage supplied.
UPPER REAR PANEL LEVEL CROSS OVER POLARITY PWR/CLIP SWITCH NORMAL 90 Hz 180 Hz REVERSE INPUT GROUND LIFT 1200 WATTS COOLING FAN VENTS The DPE 118 is equipped with an internal cooling fan. In order to avoid damage, DO NOT block the cooling vents! POLARITY SWITCH Provides either 0 degrees or 180 degrees sub woofer polarity This switch is used on conjunction with the Crossover Frequency Control (9) to provide for the best match...
UPPER REAR PANEL CROSSOVER FREQUENCY CONTROL Varies the crossover frequency between the Subwoofer and the High Pass Outputs sent to the satellite/s speaker/s (11). Varies the electrical crossover frequency from 90 Hz to 180 Hz. CAUTION! SETTING THIS CONTROL TOO LOW MAY ALLOW THE SATELLITE SPEAKER TO BE OVERLOADED BY DEEP BASS! Setting the control lower DOES NOT increase the deep bass output of the DPE™118, a middle (straight up) to higher setting works best for most speakers.
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WARNINGS 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 back plate can become hot to he touch. Do not block or cover the fan opening from ventilation.
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USE OF THE DPE™ 118P SUB WITH A SUBWOOFER POLE The built-in threaded pole mount plate allows use with the Peavey DPE™ 2P and the accessory pole that is supplied with the DPE™ 118P Sub.. The pole used is 29-3/8” long (not counting the threaded portion) and has a nominal diameter of 1-3/8”.
OPERATION CONNECTING A SIGNAL TO THE DPE™ 118P SUB The input (8) provide either a balanced XLR line-level input, or a 1/4" TRS (ring-tip-sleeve) type phone plug Unbalanced input is also provided, as the 1/4" input (8) can take a standard single-ended (tip-sleeve) phone plug.
If so, turn off the DPE™ 118P Sub and let it cool for a sufficient amount of time. If there is still no output, contact your authorized Peavey dealer or the Peavey International Service Center.
RESPONSE from 53 Hz to 162 Hz, with Crossover Frequency Control fully CW. The peak SPL with inaudible distortion shall reach 130 dB with music as a source, when measured at a distance of 1M and driven to full output capacity. The system shall utilize a Peavey® 18” Pro Rider® woofer in a vented enclosure.
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The outside dimensions shall be: 26.38” (67.0 cm) tall x 22.88” (58.1 cm) wide x 24.56” (62.4 cm) deep, and the weight shall be : 86 lbs. Power requirements shall be: 700 Watts nominal, 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz Domestic and 220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (Export). The loudspeaker system shall be called a Peavey® DPE™118P.
Maximum sound pressure level: 130 dB music peak Power Requirements of Peavey DPE 118P System: Nominal 700 watts Transducer complement: 18" Peavey® Pro Rider™ woofer, Model 1808-4 DPE-CP Operating voltage: 100 - 120VAC 50/60 Hz (domestic) Box Tuning Frequency: 40 Hz 220 - 240VAC 50/60 Hz (export) All power measurements made at 120 VAC and 240 VAC.
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Warranty registration and information for U.S. customers available online at www.peavey.com/warranty or use the QR tag below Features and speci cations subject to change without notice. Peavey Electronics Corporation 5022 Hartley Peavey Drive Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 483-5365 FAX (601) 486-1278 Logo referenced in Directive 2002/96/EC Annex IV (OJ(L)37/38,13.02.03 and defined in EN 50419: 2005...