Peavey IPA 300T User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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IPA 300T
High Performance
Utility Amplifier

FEATURES
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DESCRIPTION:
THe IPA~ SCOT is a high performarce power amplHier
rtesigrted to rreet the needs fre mosi demandir^ fixed
■ nsiall alien/PA aoplicanon The convenienr parch pane
ayout, cooked wdh slate □ ! the art circurl design assures
'Bhaoi® long-term operation and smooih trou&la-tree
nsld nation
Twenty five and seventy valt fully isoiated line out pul
capabJiiy is siarxlard eauipmeni. The fPA 300T has bean
packaged for standard 19" "rack^mount" capability and
occupies 5'A inches d vertical rack space
WARNINGS
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL THIS UNIT WHILE It OR
ANY CONNECTING UNITS, ARE POWERED ON. RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK EXISTS IF ALL UNITS ARE NOT
POWERED OFF DURING INSTALLATION. TO PREVENT
ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. DO NOT EX¬
POSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
POWER OUTPUT:
• 3CQ Watte RMS Into 4 ohma
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
• Level control
• Subsonic filter switch
• SPS Switch
• Power on LED
• Power switch
OUTPUTS:
• 4 ohm screw terminal direct output
• 8 ohm balanced output
• 70 volt balanced output
• 25 volt balanced output
• 1V/600 ohm balanced output
• AC convenience outlet
LEVEL (1)
Controls the voume level cl the system.
SUBSONIC FILTER <2)
The ''in position o( this switch activates the 18 dB/octave
subsoncfilterat42 Hz The'but' posrton removes the sub¬
sonic filter from the b^stem,
8P8 COMPRESSION ENABLE/DEFEAT (3)
SPS CO mpf es^n is ae leaied when the ewi tch is Ir ”, S P S
should be enabled at all times to protect speakers
SPS ACTIVE LED <4)
lHumlnsaes when SPS compression isiaKfng place Witt> the
SPS switcJi in the "in” oostlion, the SPS is defeated
POWER ON LED (5)
Indicates when AC power »s being supplied lo the unit
POWER SWITCH (6)
Depress to “or^' position to turn on.

FUSE (7)
T'd fuse IS located wilhm tlie cap c/ the fu$eholcter If the
iLse should ^ii. iT MUST BE REPLACED WrTH THE SAME
TYPE AN D \ALU EIN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGE TO TH E
EQUIPMENT AND TO PREVENT VOIDING THE Vi^RRAN-
TV If 1 he amp repeated^ Wows fuses. i1 should be taken
(a a qualified service center lor reoair
WARNING* [HE FUSE SHOULD ONLY BE REPLACED
WHEN THE POWER CORD HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED
FROM ITS POWER SOURCE
OUTPUTS (8)
A direct oulpul, as well as several Iransformer outputs, are
pwided to aJIow 1^e p'C()er Interface between the ampiiiier
and tne speaker gysiem The direct output attows direct con¬
nection (0 a A ohm speaker sysfem. Tb use the output,
disconnect the jumper between the A 0 terminal and the
XF W R term ina. C onnect the s peaker (or s peakers) Irom thg
COM tarmlrai to the ^ C terminal 8 ohm. 2$ volt and to
volt balanced ouipufs are also prcpviOed, To use theso oi^«
puts, the lurfiper between 4 Q end KFMR must be inslall
ed. For 8 ohm speaker systems, connect between the COM
terminal and the 8 onm terminal. 25V and 70V ouiputs are
a ISO p/ovided for ''constant vo'iage' speaker disinoutior
systems. The 25V output connectiori is between the COM
terminal and the 25 V terminal The 7DV out pul connection
fe between the COM lerrmnal and rhe 70V terminal. One
more output is prc^^ided on the 'PA Senas amplifiers. This
B a balanoeO, trar>sformer isolated hne level output that is
provided for direct connection to “music on hold' systems,
booster power ampHlers, etc. This ou^ut is designed to
del iver 1V R MS into a 600 ohm loaa. See 'ig ures 5 ih rough
8 for pos&pie output cor^nectpns
RCA INPUT JACK (9)
Tne RCA line input ts paralle'ed with other inputs. See Tgure
4 concerning use o1 this jack
'A" INPUT JACK (10)
The V*" phorte Inputallcrtvs balanced mperstion (RTS) Thts
jack serves as an unbalanced input when used wjih a
“mono' (tip'Sieeve) V*" plug.
BALANCED INPUT (XLR) (11)
Tr>e baJarwed mput is in parallel 'W«n other inputs and allows
balanced opa'ation wilh XLR connection
UNE INPUTS (12)
The input terminals are contoured to allow balanced or un¬
balanced signals to be cor^neded to the system See figures
I and 2.
EXTERNAL MASTER VOLUME (IS)
T hese term mats at low connection of an ex® rnal voiume con-
irol. To gain complete control of volume Irom an externa
volume control, the hont pane) ‘imY control must be set
to maximum The external vdums control should oe con*
nected as shown in figure Z
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
POWER HANDLING AND GROUNDING:
For your satety, we ha^e incorporated a3-wire line (mans)
ceole wiffi 0 roper 3 founding fadities. It isixitadvsable to
remove the ground pin under any circumstances (f it is
necessary to use the ©Quipment wlhoui proper grounding
tacrrties, suftaOle grounding adaptors should be used Less
nurse and great'y reduced shod^ hazard exists when ihe
unit is operated with the prop^ grounded receplaces
ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING
SPECIFICATIONS
The power amptifler shall have one input with provisions
for balanced ard ur balancedsigna's. Connections for the
baiancediAputahail beprovded viaar (RTS) Vi" lac^. XLR
“cannon*' jack, and barrier strip connections. Connections
ter the imbalanced input shall be provided by the (RTS) Vi "
jack barrier strip connections, and an RCA phono jack
Provison tor an external master volume control shaU be
made vb barrier strip connections on the back panel The
unit shall be packaged .n a rugged rnetai ohaasis 'B" v/ide
by 5’4t" high by 13deep (Inciuding external handles)
Tne unit shar operate Irom siancard 120 '^Its AC, 60 Hr
power The power amj^ifier shall be capable of delivering
300 warts Into 4 ohms and 8 ohms, as well as providing
25 volt rated powe< and 70 volt line culpuls. The un'rt shal'
be capable of doWering 40 Hzio 20 \<H 2 +0M dB into 4
orims at its direct outpul at . 1 % or less dieioruon with system
hum and rose al least 95 dB below raled output. The unit
shall be caHeo the Peavey Archifeciural Acoustics Division
moOe- IPA SOOT.
Rated Power & Load Direct Output:
300W RMS @ 4 ohms
Transformer Output (Fully leoiated)
300W RMS @ 16 ohms (70V);2 ohms (25V)
Distortion;
01% THD @ rated powei
Frequency Response Direct Output:
-hO/.l dB 40 Hz to 20 kHz
Hum & Norse
Greater tf^n 35 dB below raled power
Input Sensitivity
1.0V RMS
Subsonic Filter
Provides an 18 dB per octave roll off of low
irequencies wnn the 3 dB point at 42 Hz

Flguro 4 RCA Phono Jack ConOguralion of Barrier Strip

Jurripe' instaied
GNO flCl XPMR COM 80 25V
Balanced
(1V/60CX4)
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7CrV GND LO HI
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Figure 5: 70V 'Constont VDiloQ©*' Distribution System
<5ND XFMR CW Bfl 2SV ;0V
<S) ® ® ® ®
Balanced
(iv/eocxi)
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GND lO H
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To music-on-hold
system, booster,
omolifier, etc.
Figure 6. 600 Ohm Balanced Output Connactlon

Balanced
(iv/<JOCin)
SND an XFMR COM 25V 70V GND LO HI
F10 u re 7. D Irect Output to 411 Speaker
Balanced
( 1 V/ 600 O)
SND XFMR COM til 25V 70V GND LO HI
Figure 8. Direct Output to Multiple Speakers
in Parallel, Total Impedance =411

WARf^ANTY
Peavey Elecironics Corporation warrants to the original purchaser ot this new Architectural Acoustics'" product that II
Is free from delects In material and workmanship, ff within one (1) year from dale of purchase a properly irtstailed
product proves la be defective and Peavey Is notified, Peavey will repair or replace it at no charge. (Note: Battenee
and patera cords not covered ) "Origirtal purchaser*' means Ihe customer tor whom the product Isoriginelly Installed.
Damage resulting from pmproper Installation, mtercortnection of a unit or system of another manufacturer, acetdsht or
unreasonable use, neglect or any other cause not arising from defects m material and workmanship Is not covered by
this warranty. The warranty is valid only as to products purchased and installed mthe Ur^ited States.
THIS LIMITED WARPLANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. INCLUDING
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PEAVEY BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS. INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF
PEAVEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY
EXPRESS WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. AND NO OTHER STATEMENT, REPRESENTATION. WARRANTY OR
AGREEMENT BY ANY PERSON SHALL BE VALID OR BINDING UPON PEAVEY.
Peavey's liability to the original purchaser for damages tor any ceuse whatsoever and regardlesss of the form of
action, l8 limited to the actual damages up to the greater of Five Hundred Oollers (S500^ or an amount equal to the
purchase price of the product that caused the damage or that tsthesubiect of oris directly related to the ceuse of
action. This limitation of liability will not apply to claims for personal Injury or damage to real property ortangibie
personal property allegedly caused by Peavey's negligence For information on service under this warranty, call a
Peavey customer service represerttative at [phone].

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Whon usii^ elccmc products, btisicctiudons should always be rollowud. includmgllie lollowing:
1. Read all satety and operjLing inaiructions before using this product.
2 All safety Hnd (,ipcr«{ing insiructions shotHd be retained For future rcfcrcocc.
5. Obey all cautions in the upcraiing ipstfucuons and on the bock of the unit.
4 All operating insiruciions should be followed.
^ Tills pruclucr should noihe used near water. i.e.. a bathtub, sink.awlnnnjug pool, wci basement, etc.
6. Tills pieduce should be Iccaicd so ihiU I imposition does'not ialerfero with iB proper ventilation. It should not be placed rial against n
will I Of placed 1n a buili-b enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling nil,
7 This product should itoc be placed near a source of heal such as a «iovb. radiator, or another hcui producing amplifier.
8, Conneci only to a power supply of the type inarVed on the unit adjaceni to ihe power supply atal.
9 Never break offlhegiound pin on the power stipply coid. For more iofonnatiun on grounding, write for our free booklet "Shock
Hazard and Grounding.”
10. Power supply coub should alwdj.s be handled carefully. Never walk or place «|uipmcni on power vupply cords. Periodically check
cordi for cuts or signt of stress, ev-petinlly at the plug and die point wlicre die cord c\iis the unit.
11 Tlic powci suppl> cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be uniwcd for long periods of liiwc.
12. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be provided.
13. Meial pm«in be cleaned with a damp rag. TTic vinyl covering used on stfltc units can be denned wkh adump rag or an ammonk-
bosed household cleoner tf necesrary Disconnect unil fnvm supply before cleaning.
14 Care **011^ he trdten «) (hat ohjcxis do ikji fall and liquklsare not spilled into live unit through the ventilation liolcm or any other
openings,
15. TliUimii vhiiQlU be checked by dqualified service lechnitijn if;
« The power supply c<ird or plug has been damaged,
b. Anything has fiUeri or been fipilled into the urul.
c. The unit does not opciaie coxTBcUy.
d. The anil has been dropped or ilic enclosure dimu^nrd,
16. The user should not cncmpi to service this equipment. Ai) service work should be done by a qualified service leelinicjan.
17 This product should be used only with a can nr <iand that Is recommendsd by Peavey Eleciruniem,
18. E^posairc 10 extremely high nelse levels niuy cauvt a pcnnuhcni hcuring bss. Individuals vary considerably in suscopiibilny to noise
induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will love some hearing if exposed to sufficiently imehic noiw fot a sufficient time.
Tlie U.S. Govemment s Occupational Safety and Health AdmirifSlraiion (OSH A) ha^ specified the following permissible noise level
cxptviurci.
Duration Per IDay Jn Hours Sou ad Level dBA, Slow Response
X
W
6
92
4
95
3 97
2
100
I 1/2
102
1
105
\a
Ilf)
1 fH or te^';
115
Acccs'dlnij CO OSHA.iiny exposure in excess of die above peniihsibic limits could rcj»ult in iorne bearing loss
Rar plugs or protectors in the enr canals or over (he ears ntusihe worr wiBti operating Ihii anpl location system ui order to pixventa
perm:* Item be^mg lose if exposure is In excels nf tte limits as sei forth above. Tr ensure against potemudly Uaiigeniusexposuie to high
sound pressure levels.!! is rBContmendcd that all persons evpMvdto cquipmeni capaHe of producing high sound pressure levels such as
this amplificaiiun iysiein be piotccrcd by hcarmg protectors while litis unil is in opeiaieon.
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Features and s^cificatlons subject lo ettange without notice.
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