Peavey DPE 2P, DPE 4P Operating Manual
DPE
Bi-Amplied Class D Powered Speaker System
™
2P-4P
Operating
Manual
www.peavey.com
FCC/ICESCompliancyStatement
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCrulesandIndustryCanadalicense‐exemptRSSStandard(s).Operationis
subjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemust
acceptanyinterferencereceived,thatmaycauseundesiredoperation.
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licence.L’exploitationestautoriséeauxdeuxconditionssuivantes:(1)I’appareilnedoitpasproduirede
brouillage,et(2)I’utilisateurdeI’appareildoitacceptertoutbrouillageradioélectriquesubi,mêmesile
brouillageestsusceptibled’encompromettrelefonctionnement.
Warning:ChangesormodificationstotheequipmentnotapprovedbyPeaveyElectronicsCorp.canvoidthe
user’sauthoritytousetheequipment.
Note–ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,
pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainst
harmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradio
frequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmful
interferencetoradiocommunications.However,there
isnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurina
particularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,
whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotryandcorrectthe
interferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures.
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
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution
The equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
ENGLISH
DPE™2P-4P
Thank you for purchasing the class D powered Peavey® DPE™ 2P-4P. The DPE 2P-4P features a bi-amped power section that
provides 1200 watts of peak power for the woofer and 150 watts of peak power for the compression driver tweeter, both with Peavey
DDT™ compression. Featuring a 15" Black Widow® woofer and the RX™22CT true compression driver, the DPE 2P-4P provides two
independent mixed input channels, each with Gain control and a mic/line gain switch. Each channel features a combo jack with
balanced input 1/4" TRS & female XLR and a level control.
Features
• Bi-amplified powered speaker system
• 1200 watts peak woofer power, both power amps have DDT compression
• Fan cooled
• 15" Black Widow® woofer
• Peavey RX™22CT compression driver tweeter on a Quadratic Throat Waveguide™
• DSP-controlled DynaQ™ circuit provides tone shaping options, including automatic equal loudness contour
• Peak SPL up to 131 dB with music!
• Two independent mixed input channels, with Gain control and mic/line gain switch
• Each channel features a combo jack with 1/4" TRS & female XLR balanced input
• Channel 2 features an extra pair of RCA input jacks
• Output connectors include: XLR, TRS 1/4" jack connectors
• Steel handles on each side, DPE-4P has a handle on the top rear to use the built-in rear casters
• Perforated steel grille
• Rugged wooden enclosure
• Pole mount (for DPE-2P only)
• Reduced weight – DPE 2-P 67 lbs. /30.4 kg
DPE 4-P 103 lbs. /46.7 kg
DESCRIPTION
The Peavey DPE™ 2P-4P is a powered, bi-amplified, two-way speaker system engineered to provide very high levels of performance in
a compact powered loudspeaker. This two-way powered system is comprised of a 1200 W peak class D power amplifier driving a 15"
Black Widow® woofer. The RX™22CT true compression tweeter is driven by a 150 W peak dynamic power amplifier, and is coupled to
a Quadratic Throat Waveguide™ with a coverage pattern of 100˚ horizontal by 50˚ vertical.
The DPE 2P-4P is capable of up to 131 dB peak SPL. The enclosure utilizes plywood in a modified-trapezoidal form, with a coated
perforated steel grille to offer an attractive yet durable powered speaker system. The cabinet and grille are black.
Two independent mixed input channels each offer a level control and a balanced input to the preamp/EQ electronics. Each channel
has a combo female XLR and 1/4" TRS phone jack. It is switchable between mic-level and line-level sensitivity. Channel 2 has an
additional pair of RCA input jacks. A line out section has XLR, and TRS 1/4" phone jacks. These outputs allow line-level linking of
additional speaker systems, or recorder outputs, etc.
Extensive tone shaping is available via a DSP-controlled DynaQ™ circuit which offers Bass Enhancement, Contour, and a Music or
Speech mode.
The Contour circuit is for accentuating bass and treble at low listening volume levels.
The power amplifiers providing the bi-amplification are low-distortion, switch type amplifiers providing 1200 W peak dynamic
power into the nominal 4 ohm load of the woofer, and a 150 W peak available power into the nominal 8 ohm load of the tweeter. The
woofer amplifier uses IPR2™ switching technology, and the power supply for both amps is a switch mode type for low weight and high
efficiency. Both amplifiers feature DDT™ compression, which virtually eliminates audible power amplifier clipping. Cooling is via a
forced-air fan.
Steel handles on each side, DPE-4P has a handle on the top rear to use the built-in rear casters.
The combination of the digital signal-processed dynamic EQ circuitry coupled with the selected woofer and compression tweeter
provides a clarity and impact far beyond conventional powered enclosures. The switching type power amps and switch-mode power
supply, provide this high level of technological sophistication at a light weight and reasonable cost.
APPLICATIONS
The Peavey DPE™ 2P-4P has a variety of applications, including sound reinforcement, public address, side fill system, karaoke and
music playback. A typical signal source for the line-level inputs of the Peavey DPE 2P-4P would be a sound reinforcement mixing
console (mixer) or the output from a CD player, MP3 player or tape deck. A dynamic microphone can be connected directly as well.
LOWER REAR PANEL
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ONOFF SWITCH 1
This rocker switch supplies AC power to the DPE™ 2P/4P when switched to the ON position. The ON position is with the
left side of the switch pushed "in" or nearly flush with the rear panel.
CIRCUIT BREAKER 2
The unit is AC power line protected from overloads and fault conditions with a 6 amp circuit breaker (domestic) and
with a 3 amp circuit breaker (export). This breaker should not trip unless there is a fault in the amplifier circuitry or an
abnormal operating condition, which causes excessive mains current to flow. If the breaker trips, set the Power switch (1)
to OFF, and after waiting a brief period of time for the breaker to cool, reset the breaker.
If the circuit breaker trips, the center button will pop outward approximately 1/4", and can be reset by pushing upward and
inward. Under normal (not tripped) conditions, the center button is relatively flat.
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 3
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™ 2P-4P has the proper AC line voltage supplied. You can find the proper voltage for your DPE2P-4P printed next to the
IEC line (power) cord on the rear panel of the unit.
Please read this guide carefully to ensure your personal safety as well as the safety of your equipment. Never break off
the ground pin on any equipment. It is provided for your safety. If the outlet used does not have a ground pin, a suitable
grounding adapter should be used and the third wire should be grounded properly. To prevent the risk of shock or fire
hazard, always be sure that the mixer and all other associated equipment are properly grounded.
COOLING FAN VENTS 4
The DPE 2P-4P is equipped with an internal cooling fan. In order to avoid damage, DO NOT block the cooling vents!
UPPER REAR PANEL
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GROUND LIFT SWITCH 5
Switches the XLR (8,9) PIN 1 (shield) from direct contact with ground in the event that hum occurs with the input cables
connected. ALWAYS TURN THE GAIN (13) DOWN ALL THE WAY BEFORE OPERATING THIS SWITCH TO AVOID LOUD
POPS OR BUZZES! Turn the gain back up slowly and cautiously to determine if an improvement in the hum or buzz has been
made.
MIC/LINE SWITCH, PRESENT ON BOTH INPUT 1 AND INPUT 2 6,7
Switches the sensitivity of the input from line-level to mic-level sensitivity. Pushed in, the sensitivity is set for mic-level input
signals. When the switch is not pushed in, the sensitivity is padded by 30 dB so it is suitable for line-level signals. Note that this
switch changes the input's sensitivity, but does NOT provide phantom power in the MIC position, thus the microphone used
must be dynamic type microphone.
INPUT 1 8
Input 1 is switchable between line-level gain and mic-level gain. The line-level input is medium impedance balanced. The jack
(8) on the input 1 panel is a combo female XLR and 1/4" TRS connector. The signal to input 1 is mixed with the signal from
input 2 and fed to the internal crossover and signal processing.
INPUT 2 9
Input 2 is switchable between line-level gain and mic-level gain. The line-level input is medium impedance balanced. The jack
(9) is a combo female XLR and 1/4" TRS connector. Input 2 also has a pair of RCA phono jacks (10) wired in parallel with the
above listed inputs. These are mixed in parallel with each other and are Mono inputs (not stereo inputs).The signal to input 2 is
mixed with the signal from input 1 and fed to the internal crossover and signal processing.
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