Peavey Max 700 User Manual
MAX®700 Operation Manual
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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 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 símbolo tiene el propósito, de alertar al usuario de la presencia de “(voltaje) peligroso” sin aislamiento dentro de la caja del producto y que puede tener una magnitud suficiente como para constituir
riesgo de descarga eléctrica.
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operación y mantenimiento en la información que viene con el producto.
PRECAUCION: Riesgo de descarga eléctrica ¡NO ABRIR!
PRECAUCION: Para disminuír el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, no abra la cubierta. No hay piezas útiles dentro.
Deje todo mantenimiento en manos del personal técnico cualificado.
ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar descargas eléctricas o peligro de incendio, no deje expuesto a la lluvia o humedad
este aparato Antes de usar este aparato, Iea más advertencias en la guía de operación.
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pouvant être d’amplitude suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc électrique.
Ce symbole est utilisé dans ce manuel pour indiquer à l’utilisateur qu’il ou qu’elle trouvera d’importantes
instructions concernant l’utilisation et l’entretien de l’appareil dans le paragraphe signalé.
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Peavey agréé.
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pluie ou à l’humidité. Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, lisez attentivement les avertissements supplémentaires de ce
manuel.
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warnen, die von Ausreichender Stärke sind, um einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen zu können.
Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer auf wichtige Instruktionen in der Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam
machen, die Handhabung und Wartung des Produkts betreffen.
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VORSICHT: Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden, nicht die Abdeckung enfernen. Es befinden
sich keine Teile darin, die vom Anwender repariert werden könnten. Reparaturen nur von qualifiziertem
Fachpersonal durchführen lassen.
ACHTUNG: Um einen elektrischen Schlag oder Feuergefahr zu vermeiden, sollte dieses Gerät nicht dem Regen
oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden. Vor Inbetriebnahme unbedingt die Bedienungsanleitung lesen.
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IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT SSAAFFEETTYY IINNSSTTRRUUCCTTIIOONNSS
WWAARRNNIINNGG::
When using electrical 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.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9. 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. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
they exit from the apparatus.
11. Note for UK only: If the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this unit do not correspond with the terminals in your
plug‚ proceed as follows:
a) The wire that is colored green and yellow must be connected to the terminal that is marked by the letter E‚ the earth
symbol‚ colored green or colored green and yellow.
b) The wire that is colored blue must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter N or the color black.
c) The wire that is colored brown must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter L or the color red.
12. Only use attachments/accessories provided by the manufacturer.
13. 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.
14. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
15. 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.
16. Never break off the ground pin. Write for 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.
17. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be provided.
18. 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 Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the
following permissible noise level exposures:
Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA, Slow Response
890
692
495
397
2100
1 1⁄2 102
1105
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.
SSAAVVEE TTHHEESSEE IINNSSTTRRUUCCTTIIOONNSS!!
MMAAXX®®770000
Congratulations on your purchase of the Peavey MAX®700. The MAX 700 includes an easy to-use, threeband active EQ with shiftable mid-range control, a contour control (for that smiley-face EQ curve),
and a bright switch. These tone controls are so versatile you should be able to quickly dial up your own
sound.
Also provided are a buffered tuner send jack, a transformer balanced XLR line out with its own level
control, pre-post EQ switch, and a ground lift switch. The XLR output is before the master volume control,
so you can adjust your stage volume without affecting the send to the main sound system.
A -10 dB input pad switch (active/passive), footswitchable post-EQ effects loop, adjustable active
crossover controls for both frequency and balance, preamp output/power amp input patch points, and the
DDT
™
enable/defeat switch add to the list of professional features found in the MAX 700.
FFeeaattuurreess::
• Top box design
• 700 Watts into 2 Ω, 475 Watts into 4 Ω, 275 Watts into 8 Ω
• 3-band active EQ with shiftable mid-range control
• Contour control
• -10 dB Pad switch
• Active crossover with variable frequency and balance controls
• Buffered tuner send jack
• Footswitchable post-EQ effects loop
• Transformer balanced XLR jack
• Pre-/Post-EQ send switch for XLR jack
• Ground lift switch for XLR jack
• DDT
™
power amp compression with defeat switch
• Preamp out/power amp in jacks
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((11)) IINNPPUUTT JJAACCKK
This input will accept signals from all types of bass pickups.
((22)) IINNPPUUTT PPAADD SSWWIITTCCHH
Provided for instruments that have extremely high output, which can result in overdriving (distorting) the input
stage. Depressing the switch to its “in” or “active” position reduces the level of the input signal by 10 dB.
((33)) TTUUNNEERR SSEENNDD JJAACCKK
A 1/4" jack is provided for connecting an instrument tuner. This jack is buffered off the input jack so it is just like
plugging directly into the tuner.
((44)) BBRRIIGGHHTT SSWWIITTCCHH
Provides a preset boost to treble frequencies. To activate, depress the switch to its “in” position.
((55)) PPRREE GGAAIINN CCOONNTTRROOLL
Controls the input gain of the preamplifier.
((66)) CCOONNTTOOUURR CCOONNTTRROOLL
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.
((77)) LLOOWW CCOONNTTRROOLL
An active tone control (shelving type, ±15 dB) that varies the low frequency boost or cut.
((88)) MMIIDD CCOONNTTRROOLL
An active tone control (peak/notch, ±15 dB) that varies the mid frequency boost or cut.
((99)) MMIIDD SSHHIIFFTT CCOONNTTRROOLL
Selects the frequency band that the mid control cuts or boosts.
((1100)) HHIIGGHH CCOONNTTRROOLL
An active tone control (shelving type, ±15 dB) that varies the high frequency boost or cut.
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((1111)) VVOOLLUUMMEE CCOONNTTRROOLL
Controls the overall volume level of the amplifier. The final level adjustment should be made after the desired
sound has been achieved.
((1122)) LLIINNEE OOUUTT——XXLLRR JJAACCKK
Provides 600 Ohm, transformer-balanced signal for patching into a sound reinforcement or recording console.
((1133)) LLIINNEE OOUUTT LLEEVVEELL CCOONNTTRROOLL
Controls the output level of the balanced line level output (13).
((1144)) PPRREE--//PPOOSSTT--EEQQ SSEELLEECCTT SSWWIITTCCHH
Allows selection 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.
((1155)) GGRROOUUNNDD LLIIFFTT SSWWIITTCCHH
Provided to lift the ground on the XLR jack when ground loops are encountered.
((1166)) EEFFFFEECCTTSS SSEENNDD JJAACCKK
Output for supplying signals to external low-level effects or signal processing equipment.
((1177)) EEFFFFEECCTTSS RREETTUURRNN JJAACCKK
Input for returning signals from external low-level effects or signal processing equipment.
((1188)) EEFFFFEECCTTSS LLOOOOPP RREEMMOOTTEE SSWWIITTCCHH JJAACCKK
This jack accommodates the remote footswitch (optional part number 00051000 ON/OFF single button switch),
which is used to remove the effects loop from the signal path. The remote footswitch essentially acts as a bypass
to punch in or punch out from your external effects.
((1199)) DDDDTT™™CCOOMMPPRREESSSSIIOONN DDEEFFEEAATT SSWWIITTCCHH
DDT™compression is defeated when the push button is in the “in” position. We recommend that DDT be enabled
at all times to protect the speakers.
((2200)) PPRREEAAMMPP OOUUTT JJAACCKK
This 1/4" jack is used to route the preamp signal to external inputs, such as the input of an additional power amp.
The signal is post volume control. Use of this jack does not defeat the signal to the MAX 700 amp (some volume
difference may be noticed due to the impedance change experienced when adding an
external unit to the signal patch).
((2211)) PPOOWWEERR AAMMPP IINN JJAACCKK
This 1/4" jack is used to input an external signal to the power amp section of the MAX 700. Using this jack will
disconnect any signal from the preamp section. Using this jack along with the preamp out jack creates a possible
second effects loop.
((2222)) CCRROOSSSSOOVVEERR FFRREEQQUUEENNCCYY CCOONNTTRROOLL
Determines the crossover frequency of the internal electronic crossover. Adjusting this control will set the
frequency range of the signals found at the high out and low out jacks. The crossover frequency can be adjusted
from 100 Hz (.1 k) to 1000 Hz (1 k).
((2233)) CCRROOSSSSOOVVEERR BBAALLAANNCCEE CCOONNTTRROOLL
Balances the amount of low and high signals found at the low and high out jacks. Use care with this control,
especially when using separate cabinets for lows and highs. Since different cabinets often do not share the same
sensitivity characteristics (some cabinets are naturally louder than others) this control can be used to compensate
in order to “balance” the two.
((2244)) LLOOWW OOUUTT
This 1/4" jack supplies the low frequency signal determined by the crossover frequency control and the crossover
balance control. Use this jack to route the signal to an external power amp or to the power amp input of the MAX
700 when signal separation is desired. Use of this jack does not defeat the low
frequency signal going to the power amp section.
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((2255)) HHIIGGHH OOUUTT
This 1/4" jack supplies the high frequency signal determined by the crossover frequency control and the
crossover balance control. Use this jack to route the signal to an external power amp or to the power amp input of
the MAX 700 when signal separation is desired. Use of this jack does not defeat the high
frequency signal going to the power amp section.
((2266)) SSTTAATTUUSS//PPOOWWEERR LLEEDD
The LED is green when the power switch is in the “on” position. 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.
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((2277)) GGRROOUUNNDD PPOOLLAARRIITTYY SSWWIITTCCHH
Three position, rocker-type switch, which for most applications should be operated in the center (zero) position. If
hum or noise is present with the ground switch in the center position, place the ground polarity switch to positive
or negative (+ or -) to minimize hum; should a problem continue, consult your authorized Peavey dealer, the
Peavey factory, or a qualified service technician.
NNOOTTEE::
The ground switch is not functional on 220/240 Volt
models.
((2288)) RREESSEETT//CCIIRRCCUUIITT BBRREEAAKKEERR SSWWIITTCCHH
Use this switch to restore power to your unit when the internal breaker is tripped. The proper method is to turn
the power switch to the “off” position before resetting the breaker. To reset, push the reset button in and release
it. Turn the unit back on and confirm that the power LED is on. If the breaker is tripped again upon power-up,
consult your authorized Peavey dealer, the Peavey factory, or a qualified service technician.
((2299)) PPOOWWEERR SSWWIITTCCHH
This switch is used to turn the MAX 700 on or off. To turn the unit on, flip the switch to the “on” position.
((3300)) IIEECC CCOONNNNEECCTTOORR//DDEETTAACCHHAABBLLEE LLIINNEE CCOORRDD
For your safety, we have incorporated a detachable, three-wire line (mains) cord with proper grounding facilities.
It is not advisable to remove the ground pin under any circumstances. If it is necessary to use the amp without
proper grounding facilities, suitable grounding adaptors should be used. Greatly reduced shock hazard exists
when the unit is operated with properly grounded receptacles. Connect the IEC plug of your cord to the IEC socket
on the rear of your unit. Refer to the back of your unit for the proper voltage required before connecting to a
power receptacle.
((3311)) PPOOWWEERR CCOORRDD RREETTAAIINNEERRSS
Use the Power Cord Retainers to wrap and store your cable while storing or transporting your MAX 700. It is best
to disconnect the cord from the unit before wrapping.
((3322)) SSPPEEAAKKEERR OOUUTTPPUUTT JJAACCKKSS
These two 1/4" jacks provide the powered signal from the amplifier. Each connector is electrically the same (in
parallel). Use one of the jacks to connect your speaker cabinet and the other to add a second speaker cabinet in
parallel. The minimum speaker load impedance is 2 Ohms (or two 4 Ohm speakers in parallel).
WWAARRNNIINNGG::
To
prevent the amplifier from overheating, the front fan and rear-located vents should always remain clear of
obstructions.
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PPOOWWEERR AAMMPPLLIIFFIIEERR SSEECCTTIIOONN
RRaatteedd ppoowweerr aanndd llooaadd::
700 Watt RMS into 2 Ohms
475 Watt RMS into 4 Ohms
275 Watt RMS into 8 Ohms
PPoowweerr @@ cclliippppiinngg ((ttyyppiiccaallllyy))::
(1 kHz, 120 VAC line)
490 Watt RMS into 4 Ohms @ 1% THD
550 Watt RMS into 4 Ohms @ 5% THD
FFrreeqquueennccyy rreessppoonnssee::
-1 dB, 20 Hz to 30 kHz @ 400 Watt RMS
into 4 Ohms
TToottaall hhaarrmmoonniicc ddiissttoorrttiioonn::
Less than 0.25%, 100 mW to
450 Watt RMS, 20 Hz to 10 kHz,
4 Ohms (typically below 0.1%)
DDDDTT™™ddyynnaammiicc rraannggee::
Greater than 20 dB
DDDDTT™™mmaaxxiimmuumm TTHHDD::
Below 0.5% THD for 3 dB overload
Below 1% THD for 13 dB overload
HHuumm aanndd nnooiissee::
Greater than 90 dB below rated power
PPoowweerr ccoonnssuummppttiioonn::
1,200 Watt @ 120 VAC 50/60 Hz
PPRREEAAMMPP SSEECCTTIIOONN::
The following specs are measured @
1 kHz with the Low, Mid and High EQ @ 0
dB; Contour @ 0; Mid Shift @ 1 kHz; Input
Pad and Bright switch out (off); Post Gain
@ 10; Nominal levels are with Pre Gain @
5; Minimum levels are with Pre Gain @ 10.
PPaassssiivvee pprreeaammpp iinnppuutt ((iinnppuutt ppaadd sswwiittcchh
““oouutt””))::
IImmppeeddaannccee::
High Z, 220 k Ohms
NNoommiinnaall IInnppuutt LLeevveell::
-27 dBV, 45 mV RMS
MMiinniimmuumm iinnppuutt lleevveell::
-48 dBV, 4 mV RMS
MMaaxxiimmuumm iinnppuutt lleevveell::
+10 dBV, 3 Volt RMS
AAccttiivvee PPrreeaammpp IInnppuutt ((IInnppuutt PPaadd sswwiittcchh
““iinn””))::
IImmppeeddaannccee::
High Z, 68 k Ohms
NNoommiinnaall iinnppuutt lleevveell::
-17 dBV, 135 mV RMS
MMiinniimmuumm iinnppuutt LLeevveell::
-38 dBV, 12 mV RMS
MMaaxxiimmuumm iinnppuutt lleevveell::
+20 dBV, 10 Volt RMS
PPrreeaammpp oouuttppuutt::
LLooaadd iimmppeeddaannccee::
1 k Ohms or greater
NNoommiinnaall oouuttppuutt lleevveell::
0 dBV, 1V RMS
MMaaxxiimmuumm oouuttppuutt lleevveell::
+20 dBV, 10 Volt RMS
PPoowweerr aammpp iinnppuutt::
IImmppeeddaannccee::
High Z, 22 k Ohms
DDeessiiggnneedd iinnppuutt lleevveell::
0 dBV, 1V RMS
(Switching jack providing preamp output
to power amp input connection when not
used)
SSyysstteemm hhuumm aanndd nnooiissee @@ nnoommiinnaall iinnppuutt
lleevveell::
(20 Hz to 20 kHz unweighted)
Greater than 75 dB below rated power
EEqquuaalliizzaattiioonn::
LLooww aanndd hhiigghh::
±15 dB @ 40 Hz and 7 kHz, shelving
MMiidd::
±15 dB @ mid shift setting
MMiidd sshhiifftt::
Variable from 200 Hz to 2 kHz
CCoonnttoouurr::
Special EQ voicing
PPuusshh bbrriigghhtt::
+8 dB @ 8 kHz
VVaarriiaabbllee ccrroossssoovveerr::
FFrreeqquueennccyy rraannggee::
100 Hz to 1 kHz
SSllooppee::
12 dB per octave
CCrroossssoovveerr llooww oouuttppuutt::
LLooaadd iimmppeeddaannccee::
1 k Ohms or greater
NNoommiinnaall oouuttppuutt lleevveell::
0 dBV, 1V RMS
MMaaxxiimmuumm oouuttppuutt lleevveell::
+20 dBV, 10 Volt RMS
CCrroossssoovveerr hhiigghh oouuttppuutt::
LLooaadd IImmppeeddaannccee::
1 k Ohms or greater
NNoommiinnaall oouuttppuutt lleevveell::
0 dBV, 1V RMS
MMaaxxiimmuumm oouuttppuutt lleevveell::
+20 dBV, 10V RMS
EEffffeeccttss lloooopp::
SSeenndd lleevveell::
-10 dBV, 315 mV RMS
SSeenndd llooaadd iimmppeeddaannccee::
1 k Ohms or greater
RReettuurrnn lleevveell::
-10 dBV, 315 mV RMS
RReettuurrnn iinnppuutt iimmppeeddaannccee::
220 k Ohms
TTuunneerr SSeenndd::
LLeevveell::
Buffered off the Input jack;
Dependent on instrument level
LLooaadd iimmppeeddaannccee::
1 k Ohms or greater
LLooww ZZ bbaallaanncceedd lliinnee oouutt::
(600 Ohm transformer balanced;
Nominal levels with Pre Gain and Line
Out Level @ 5; Maximum levels with Pre
Gain and Line Out Level @ 10)
NNoommiinnaall pprree--EEQQ oouuttppuutt lleevveell::
-20 dBV, 100 mV RMS
NNoommiinnaall ppoosstt--EEQQ oouuttppuutt lleevveell::
-26 dBV, 50 mV RMS
MMaaxxiimmuumm pprree--EEQQ oouuttppuutt lleevveell::
+20 dBV, 10V RMS
MMaaxxiimmuumm ppoosstt--EEQQ oouuttppuutt lleevveell::
+10 dBV, 3V RMS
WWeeiigghhtt::
50.9 lbs.
DDiimmeennssiioonnss:: ((WW xx HH xx DD))
23.375" W x 8.250" H x 12.875" D
MMAAXX®®770000
SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
MMAAXX
®®
770000
BBlloocckk DDiiaaggrraamm
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