Peavey HISYS 4XT, HISYS 3XT, HISYS 2XT, HISYS 5XT, HISYS 1XT Operating Manual

HiSys 1XT, 2XT, 3XT, 4XT, 5XT

Sound Reinforcement Enclosures

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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HiSys 1XT, 2XT, 3XT, 4XT, 5XT

Sound Reinforcement Enclosures
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Full Range Operation

Thank you for choosing Peavey's HiSys XT series sound reinforcement enclosures as part of your sound reinforcement system.
We take great pride in the design and manufacture of our units and you can expect top performance and reliability. Your HiSys
XT enclosure has been rigorously tested before packing and despatch to your dealer. A built-in crossover is fitted to optimise
performance under variable conditions and the unit leaves the factory pre-patched for passive/full range mode. The nominal
impedance of your HiSys enclosure will be clearly marked on the in-put plate.

Bi-amp Operation

The practice of bi amplification allows full control over the performance of the individual drivers used in the HiSys XT series.
To change the enclosure from passive to bi amp mode or vice versa, it is necessary to gain access to the internal crossover board.
The correct procedure is as follows:-

1. Remove the ten screws retaining the right hand handle (enclosure facing you). Remove the handle. The crossover board
can be viewed through the opening and two large sockets will be visible.

2. The lower of these white sockets is for passive operation. The upper socket is for bi-amp operation.

3. As the enclosure leaves the factory pre-patched for passive use, the plug will be inserted in the lower socket. Simply pull
out the plug and repatch it to the upper socket. The enclosure will now be in bi-amp mode.

N.B. The plug will be very tight in its socket. This is necessary to achieve a low loss connection.

Crossover Selection

When operating in bi-amp mode it is important to select the correct crossover frequency and EQ. For use with Peavey's CS
Series power amplifiers with crossover islands we recommend the following:-

HiSys 1XT (4 and 8 ohms) PL-1200EQ
HiSys 2XT (4 and 8 ohms) PL-1200EQ
HiSys 3XT VSX set to 2000Hz (no EQ)
HiSys 4XT PL-1200EQ
HiSys 5XT VSX set to 2000Hz (no EQ)

For extended low frequency response we recommend one of the following low frequency enclosures:­HiSys 112XT
HiSys 115XT
HiSys 118XT
HiSys 215XT
See the relevant operating guide for full details.

For use with other electronic crossovers and configurations, consult your Authorised Peavey Dealer.
NOTE! EQ is required for the 22XT compression driver.

Voicing Switch

This feature is fitted only to the HiSys 1XT, 4 and 8ohms, and the HiSys 2XT, 4 and 8ohms. The voicing switch allows
selection between two levels of mid-range output. Setting the switch to FLAT allows the enclosure to reproduce the entire mid­range without attenuation. Setting the switch to EQ will attenuate the mid-range. Different styles of music and venues will
determine which setting produces the desired sound.

Speakon Cable Wiring

Your HiSys XT enclosure is fitted with low loss Neutrik input socket(s) which must be wired to a regular twin conductor cable
of adequate gauge using a 4 pole Neutrik plug (not supplied), Peavey part # 00712570. Peavey HiSys 8ohm enclosures are
fitted with two parallel Neutrik sockets to allow daisy chaining. Either socket may be used as the input.

IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY CONSULT YOUR AUTHORISED PEAVEY DEALER

Neutrik is a registered Trademark of NEUTRIK A.G.

DANGER! LOUDSPEAKER CABLES CAN CARRY HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES. TAKE CARE IN TERMINATING
YOUR CABLES. PEAVEY STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT THE POWER AMPLIFIER IS SWITCHED OFF
WHILST CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING EITHER END OF THE LOUDSPEAKER CABLE.

DANGER! THIS ENCLOSURE HAS NOT BEEN DESIGNED TO BE FLOWN IN ANY WAY. NEVER ATTEMPT TO
SUSPEND USING THE HANDLES OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS.

CAUTION ! THIS SPEAKER IS CAPABLE OF HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. USE EXTREME CARE IN
SETTING MAXIMUM LOUDNESS.

Due to our policy of continuing development, features and specifications are subject to change without notice.