Peavey Transtube 212 EFX, Transtube 100 EFX, Transtube 110 EFX, Transtube 112 EFX, Transtube 258 EFX Operating Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the all new SupremeTMTransTube@
Series. This amp represents years of research on vacuum tube emulation, resulting in a totally new Supreme. The preamp has been rede­signed, using patent-applied for technology that redefines tubelike distortion and harmonic generation in solid-state amps.
The new T. Dynamics circuitry, also awaiting several patents, creates the long sought for tube power com­pression phenomenon. This, in combination with resonance and presence circuitry, yields the closest tube amp simulation to date. This compression effect is increased by turning the T. Dynamics control down, which lowers the power level the amp puts out.
To further enhance the performance of the Supreme, an impedance-matching transformer is used to deliver
100
watts into 16, 8, or 4 ohms; and a footswitchable effects loop allows for even greater flexibility.
FRONT PANEL FEATURES POWER SWITCH (1)
Depress the switch to the “on” position. The red LED will illuminate indicating power is being supplied to the unit.
POWER LED (2)
Illuminates when AC power is being supplied to the amp.
T.
DYNAMICS CONTROL (3)
Adjusts the power level of the amplifier from 10% to 100% power. When set to lower settings, the power compression simulation will be much more pronounced.
PRESENCE (4)
An active tone control that boosts the extreme high frequencies by 6
dB.
RESONANCE SWITCH (5)
Used to fine-tune the low frequency range of the speaker enclosure by varying the damping factor of the amplifier between two presets.
EFFECTS LEVEL SWITCH (6)
Selects the effects loop operating level: -10 dBV (0.3 V RMS) when “out” and 0 dBV (1 V RMS) when “in.”
EFFECTS RETURN (7)
Input for returning signals from external low-level effects or signal processing equipment.
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EFFECTS SEND (8)
Output for supplying signals to external low-level effects or signal processing equipment.
REVERB LEVEL (9)
Controls the overall reverb level.
POST GAIN (10)
Controls the overall volume level of the Lead channel. The final level adjustment should be made after the desired sound has been achieved.
LOW, MID, & HIGH EQ (11,15)
Passive tone controls that regulate the low, mid, and high frequencies for the Lead and Clean channels, respectively.
GAIN SWITCH (12)
Boosts the overall system gain. Depress to the “in” position to activate.
THRASH SWITCH (13)
Notches the mid range about 20
dB.
PRE GAIN (14)
Controls the input volume level of the Lead channel.
CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH (16)
Allows selection of the Lead or Clean channel. The “in” position of the switch selects the Lead channel and the “out” position selects Clean.
NOTE: Channel selection may also be achieved by the remote footswitch. If remote selection is desired, the channel switch must be in the “in” (Lead) position.
BRIGHT SWITCH (17)
Provides a preset boost (6
dB)
to treble frequencies. To activate, depress the switch to its “in” position.
VOLUME (18)
Controls the volume level of the Clean channel.
LOW GAIN INPUT (19)
Provided for instruments that have extremely high outputs, which can result in overdriving (distorting) the High Gain input. If both inputs are used simultaneously, the output levels are the same (both are low gain).
HIGH GAIN INPUT (20)
Used for most electric guitars. It is 6 dB louder than the Low Gain input.
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Back Panel:
BACK PANEL FEATURES EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACKS (21)
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Provided for connection of external speaker cabinet. Minimum external speaker impedance is 8 ohms (4 ohm total impedance).
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SWITCH (22)
Used to select the appropriate impedance of the speaker enclosure(s). If two enclosures of equal impedance are used, the switch should be set at one half of that value (e.g., for two 16 ohm enclosures, set switch to 8 ohms; for two 8 ohm enclosures, set switch to 4 ohms).
PREAMP OUT (23)
The preamp out can be used to route the amplified signal to a mixing console, tape recorder, etc. Connect the preamp output using a shielded cable to an input of the tape recorder, mixer, etc. This patch does not affect the operation of the amplifier.
POWER AMP INPUT (24)
Used to connect line level signal to the power amplifier.
REMOTE SWITCH JACK (25)
Provided for the connection of the supplied remote footswitch. The footswitch is used to select the Lead or Normal channels and defeat effects loop. When using remote footswitch, always insert the plug fully (second click) to insure proper operation.
GROUND SWITCH (26)
Three position rocker-type switch, which, in most applications, should be operated in its center or zero position. There may be some situations when audible hum and/or noise will come from the loudspeaker. If this situation arises, position the ground switch to either positive or negative (+or -) or until the noise is minimized.
NOTE: Should the noise problem continue, consult your Authorized Peavey Dealer, the Peavey Factory, or a
qualified service technician. THE GROUND SWITCH IS NOT FUNCTIONAL ON 220/240 VOLT MODELS.
LINE CORD (120 V PRODUCTS ONLY) (27)
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For your safety, we have incorporated a three-wire line (mains) cable with proper grounding facilities. It is not advisable to remove the ground pin under any circumstances. If it is neces­sary to use the equipment without proper grounding facilities, suitable grounding adaptors should be used. Less noise and greatly reduced shock hazard exists when the unit is oper­ated with the proper grounded receptacles.
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Rated Power & Load:
Power specs measured with
T. Dynamics @ 10%
100 W RMS into 16, 8, or
4 ohms
Power @ Clipping: (typically)
(5% THD, 1
kHz,
120 V AC line)
100
W RMS into 16, 8, or
4 ohms
Frequency Response:
+O,
3
dB,
60 Hz to 20
kHz,
@80WRMS
Hum & Noise:
Greater than 86 dB below rated
power
Power Consumption:
Domestic: 300 W @ 60 Hz,
120 VAC
Export: 300 W @ 50/60 Hz,
220-230/240 V AC
PREAMP SECTION
The following specs are measured
@
I kHz with the controls preset as follows:
Push Bright, Off (out) Channel Select Normal (out)
Low&
High @ 10 Mid 63 0 Presence @ 0 dB Pre & Post Gain @ 10 Gain & Thrash, Off (out)
Normal Levels are with normal volume
625
Minimum Levels are with normal
volume @
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SPECIFICATIONS
Preamp High Gain Input:
Impedance: High-Z, 1 M ohm
Nominal Input Level: -14
dBV,
200 mV RMS
Minimum Input Level: -24
dBV,
60 mV RMS
Maximum Input Level: 0
dBV,
1 VRMS
Preamp Low Gain Input:
Impedance: High-Z, 44 K ohms Nominal Input Level: -8
dBV,
400 mV RMS
Minimum Input Level: -18
dBV,
120 mV RMS
Maximum Input Level: 6
dBV,
2VRMS
Effects Send:
Load Impedance: 1 K ohm or
greater
Nominal Output Level: -10
dBV,
0.3 V RMS or 0
dBV,
1 V RMS
if Effects Level is in
Effects Return:
Impedance: High-Z, 22 K ohms Designed Input Level: -10
dBV,
0.3 V RMS or 0
dBV,
1 V RMS
if Effects Level is in
(Switching jack provides Effects Send to Effects Return connection when not used)
Preamp Output:
Load Impedance: 1 K ohm or
greater
Nominal Output Level: 0
dBV,
1 VRMS
Power Amp Input:
Impedance: High-Z, 30 K ohms Designed Input Level: 0
dBV,
1 VRMS
(Switching jack provides preamp output to power amp input connection when not
used)
System Hum & Noise
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Nominal Input Level:
(20
Hz to 20 kHz un weigh ted)
72 dB below rated power
Equalization:
Special low, mid, & high passive
type
EQ
Presence: +6 dB @ 5
kHz
Push Bright: +6 dB @ 2
kHz
Push Thrash: -20 dB notch
@
1
kHz
in Lead channel Push Gain: Increases Lead gain Push Resonance: +6 dB
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cabinet resonance
External Footswitch Functions:
Lead Channel Defeat (when
selected with button)
Effects Loop Bypass
Dimensions & Weight:
10.25” H x 24.375” W x
11.25”
D
35.7 Ibs.
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Due to our
eforts
for constant improvements,
features and specl$cations listed herein are subject to change without notice.
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Flowchart
LEAD
INPUT
HIGH GAIN
AMP
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EFX,
&%HBYpASS
SWITCH
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LOGIC
PUSH THRASH
P
9
SEND
x
RETURN
RESONANCE
SWITCH
CLEAN
IMPEDANCE
SWITCH
I
T.DYNAMICS
Tone Settings
EFX
POWER m,
-
- LOOP -
HI~VI’RB
,.LAD
Cl.liAN
- INPU’IS -
“OUT”
“OllT”
AD.,I’Li, TO
MEDIUM DISTORTION
PREPLRtNCE
JAZZ
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Tablero Trasero:
EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACKS (Enchufes hembra de altavoz externo) (21)
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Se suministra para la conexion de bafles externos. La impedancia minima del altavoz externo es de 8 ohms (4 ohms de impedancia total).
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SWITCH (Interruptor
del
selector de impedancia) (22)
Se
usa
para seleccionar la impedancia adecuada
para
la(s) caja(s) de altavoces. Si se
usan
dos cajas de impedancia equivalente, el selector debera sintonizarse en la mitad de dicho valor (por ejemplo, para dos cajas de 16 ohms, hay que sintonizarlo en 8 ohms;
para
dos cajas de 8 ohms, hay que sintonizarlo en
4 ohms).
PREAMP OUT (Salida de preamplificador) (23)
La salida del preamplificador puede usarse para mandar la senal a una consola de mezcla, grabadora, etc. Conecte la salida del preamplificador, utilizando un cable blindado, a una entrada de la grabadora, mezclador, etc. Esta interconexion no afecta la
operation
del amplificador.
POWER AMP INPUT (Entrada
del
amplificador de potencia) (24)
Se usa para conectar la senal del nivel de linea al amplificador de potencia.
REMOTE SWITCH JACK (Enchufe hembra de interruptor remoto) (25)
Se suministra para la conexion del pedal interruptor de control remoto que se suministra. El pedal interruptor se utiliza
para
seleccionar
10s
canales solista o normal y desactivar el lazo de efectos. Cuando se
utilice el pedal de control remoto, inserte siempre la clavija completamente (Segundo
ret&-r)
para asegurar
el
correct0 funcionamiento.
LINE CORD (120 V products only) (Cable de corriente para
120
v solamente) (26)
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Para
su
protection
hemos incorporado un cable de 3 polos con polo a tierra. No es
recomendable remover la pata del polo a tierra bajo ninguna circunstancia, se recomienda
un adaptador en case necesario. Esto reducira ruidos y peligrosos corrientazos.
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Veuillez vous
r6f6rer
au “front panel line art”
situ6 dans la section en langue anglaise de ce manuel.
Felicitations pour votre achat du Supreme
TM TransTube@
nouvelle serie. Cet amplificateur, entierement novateur, est le fruit d’annees de recherche sur I’emulation de tube a vide. La nouvelle conception du preamplificateur s’appuie sur une technologie (brevet en instance) qui redefinit la distorsion de type tube et la g&-&ration d’harmoniques dans les amplificateurs a transistor.
Le nouveau circuit de ((Dynamique
T>>
(brevets egalement en instance)
tree le
phenomene si longtemps
recherche de compression de la puissance de tube. S’alliant aux circuits de resonance et de presence,
il
donne la meilleure simulation d’amplificateur a tube a ce jour. Cet effet de compression est augmente en diminuant la commande ((Dynamique
Tj>,
ce qui se traduit par une baisse du niveau de puissance emise par
I’amplificateur.
Afin d’ameliorer les performances de I’amplificateur Supreme, un transformateur d’adaptation des
impedances livre 100 watts en 16, 8 ou 4 ohms. Une boucle d’effets actionnee par pedale de commande a distance permet de surcroit une plus grande souplesse d’utilisation.
POWER SWITCH (Interrupteur d’alimentation) (1)
Mettre I’interrupteur en position “On”. La lampe temoin rouge (DEL) s’illumine indiquant que I’appareil est
alimente en courant.
POWER LED (DEL tkmoin de mise sous tension) (2)
S’allume lorsque
I’ampli
recoit I’alimentation CA.
T. DYNAMICS CONTROL (Commande
CcDynamique Tjb)
(3)
Regle le
niveau de puissance de I’amplificateur de 10 a 100%. Lorsqu’il est
regle
en bas de
plage,
la simula-
tion de compression de puissance est bien plus prononcee.
PRESENCE
(Prhence)
(4)
Reglage de tonalite actif qui renforce les frequences extremes aigues
(+6 dB).
RESONANCE SWITCH (Commutateur de
rbonance)
(5)
Utilise pour assurer I’accord precis de la gamme des basses frequences de I’enceinte du haut-parleur en
faisant varier le facteur d’amot-tissement de I’amplificateur entre deux reglages predetermines.
EFFECTS LEVEL SWITCH (Commutateur de niveau d’effets) (6)
Selectionne le niveau de fonctionnement de la boucle d’effets : -10 dBV
(0,3
V RMS) en
<<sot-tie>>
et 0 dBV
(1 V RMS) en
<<entree>>.
EFFECTS RETURN (Retour d’effets) (7)
Prise d’entree pour signaux provenant d’appareils externes de traitement de signal ou d’effets a bas niveau.
EFFECTS SEND (Envoi d’effets) (8)
Prise de sortie servant a fournir des signaux a des appareils externes de traitement de signal ou d’effets a bas niveau.
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Siehe Diagramm der Frontplatte im englischen Teil des Handbuchs.
Wir begluckwunschen Sie zum Erwerb dieses Verstarkers aus der neuen
SupremeTM
Serie. Der neue
Supreme ist das Ergebnis langjahriger Forschungsarbeit auf dem Gebiet der Hochvakuumrohrenemulation.
Dieser Vorverstarker wurde unter Zuhilfenahme einer
zum
Patent angemeldeten Technologie konstruiert, die
rohrenahnliche Verzerrung und Oberwellenerzeugung in Festkorperversttirkern neu definiert.
Der neue T.-Dynamik-Schaltungsaufbau - der such fur mehrere Patente angemeldet wurde - erzeugt das
fur
Rdhren
typische Hochleistungskompressionsphanomen,
nach
dem bisher vergeblich gesucht wurde. Dazu kommt der Resonanz- und Prasenzschaltungsaufbau und das Ergebnis ist die wohl gelungenste Rohrenverstarkersimulation, die man sich vorstellen kann. Der Kompressionseffekt wird verstarkt, wenn Sie
die T.-Dynamik herunterregeln und somit den Ausgabepegel das Verstarkers vermindern.
Urn
die Leistung das Supreme
noch
zu erhdhen,
vet-fijgt
dieser
ijber
einen Impedanz-
Anpassungstransformator, der 100 Watt an 16, 8 oder 4 Ohm liefert. Eine
ijber
FuOschalter ein-/
ausschaltbare Effektschleife ermdglicht mehr Flexibilitat.
POWER SWITCH (Netzschalter) (1)
Bringen Sie den Schalter auf die ON-Position. Die rote Kontrollampe (LED) leuchtet und zeigt an, da8 das
Gerat eingeschaltet ist.
POWER LED (Kontrollampe) (2)
Zeigt die eingeschaltete Netzspannung an.
T. DYNAMICS CONTROL (T.-Dynamikregler) (3)
Regelt den Leistungspegel das
Verst&kers
von 10% bis 100% Leistung.
Bei
den niedrigeren Einstellungen
ist die Simulation der Leistungskompression sehr viel betonter.
PRESENCE (Anwesenheit) (4)
Eine aktive Tonkontrolle, welche die extrem
hohen
Frequenzen
urn
6 dB boostet (anhebt).
RESONANCE SWITCH (Resonanzschalter) (5)
Damit wird der tiefe Frequenzbereich das Lautsprechergehauses feinabgestimmt, indem der
Dampfungsfaktor das Verstarkers zwischen zwei Vorgaben variiert wird.
EFFECTS LEVEL SWITCH (EFfects-pegelschalter) (6)
Wahlt den Operationsbereich der Effektschleife aus: -10 dBV
(0,3
V RMS), wenn der Schalter in der
“out”-
Position steht und 0 dBV (1 V RMS), wenn in der “in’‘-Position.
EFFECTS RETURN (Effekteingang) (7)
Eingang fur ruckfuhrende Signale von niederohmigen Effekten oder Signal-Prozessoren.
EFFECTS SEND (Effektausgang) (8)
Ausgang fur Zuliefersignale zu externen niederohmigen Effekten oder Signal-Prozessoren.
REVERB LEVEL (Reverb-pegel) (9)
Regelt den Reverb-Pegel.
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Riickplatte:
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EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACKS (Buchsen fur externe lautsprecher) (21)
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AnschluObuchse fur einen zusatzlichen Lautsprecher. Die Mindestimpedanz fur externe
Lautsprecher betragt 8 Ohm (4 Ohm Gesamtimpedanz).
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SWITCH (Impedanz-Wahlschalter) (22)
Dient zur Wahl der passenden lmpedanz fur den oder die Lautsprecher. Wenn zwei Lautsprecherboxen gleicher Impedanz eingesetzt werden,
muf3
der Schalter auf den
halben
Wert eingestellt werden
(d.h. ftir
zwei 16-Ohm-Boxen auf 8 Ohm oder fur zwei 8-Ohm-Boxen auf 4 Ohm).
PREAMP OUT (Vorstufenausgang) (23)
Dieser Ausgang kann zum
AnschluO
das
Verst&kers
an einen Mixer, eine Bandmaschine, etc. verwendet werden. Verbinden Sie den Ausgang mit Hilfe eines abgeschirmten Kabels mit dem Eingang das entsprechenden Gerates. Dieser
Anschluf3 beeinflu(3t
die Funktionen das Verstarkers
nicht.
POWER AMP INPUT (Leistungsverstarkereingang) (24)
Vorgesehen fur den
AnschluO
eines Line-Signals an den Endverstarker.
REMOTE SWITCH JACK (Buchsen fur fern ful3schalter) (25)
Sorgt fur die Verbindung das mitgelieferten Fernbedienungs-FuOschalters. Der
FuOschalter
wird verwendet,
urn
zwischen den beiden Eingangskanalen zu wahlen und
urn
den Effektweg zu schalten. Beim AnschluB
das
FuOschalters muf3
der Stecker vollig eingesteckt sein (zweimal Klicken),
urn
die richtige Funktion zu
gewahrleisten.
LINE CORD (120 V products only) (Nur
bei 120
Volt-Geraten) (26)
Zu lhrer Sicherheit
haben
wir das Gerat mit einem dreiadrigen geerdeten Netzkabel
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versehen. Es ist unter keinen Umstanden empfehlenswert den Erdungskontakt das
AnschluOkabels zu Ibsen. Falls es notwendig sein
sollte,
das Equipment ohne die vorgesehene Erdung zu betreiben empfiehlt sich die Verwendung eines Grounding Adaptors. Die geringsten Stbrger&rsche und die hochste Sicherheit vor elektrischen Schlagen wird
jedoch durch die Benutzung der vorgesehenen Erdungsmdglichkeiten erreicht.
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For further information on other Peavey products,
ask your Authorized Peavey Dealer for the
appropriate Peavey catalog/publication:
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0
Bass Guitars
Guitars
Bass Amplification
Guitar Amplification
Sound Reinforcement Enclosures
Microphones
Keyboards
DJ
Lighting
Mixers, Powered/Non-Powered
Accessories/Cables
Effects Processors
Axcess’”
Wear
The Peavey Beat’”
Monitor@ Magazine
Key Issues’”
Low Down’”
PM’” Magazine
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using electric products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following.
1.
Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product.
2.
All safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3.
Obey all cautions in the operating instructions and on the back of the unit.
4.
All operating instructions should be followed.
5.6.This product should not be used near water, i.e., a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, wet basement, etc. This product should be located so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. It should not be placed
l-Tat
against a
wall or placed in a built-in enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air. This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as a stove, radiator, or another heat producing amplifier. Connect only to a power supply of the type marked on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord. Never break off the ground pin on the power supply cord. For more information on grounding, write for our free booklet “Shock
Hazard and Grounding.”
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Power supply cords should always be handled carefully. Never walk or place equipment on power supply cords. Periodically check cords for cuts or signs of stress, especially at the plug and the point where the cord exits the unit.
The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long periods of time. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be provided. Metal parts can be cleaned with a damp rag. The vinyl covering used on some units can be cleaned with a damp rag or an ammonia-
based household cleaner if necessary. Disconnect unit from power supply before cleaning. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through the ventilation holes or any other
openings. This unit should be checked by a qualified service technician if:
a.
The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
b.
Anything has fallen or been spilled into the unit.
c.
The unit does not operate correctly.
d.
The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged. The user should not attempt to service this equipment. All service work should be done by a qualified service technician. This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by Peavey Electronics. 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
8
90
6
92
4
95
3
97
2
100
1 l/2
102
1
105
l/2
110
l/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 in the ear
canal{
or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a
permanent hearing
lo\x
if exposure i\ in
escec\
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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Features and specifications subject to change without notice.
Peavey Electronics Corporation
711 A Street / Meridian, MS 39301 / U.S.A. / (601) 483-5365 / Fax 486-1278
01996
#I80300272
Printed in U.S.A.
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