Peavey Penta User manual

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Tube Amplifier Owner's Manual
Penta™

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Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s
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, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or
moisture‚ and objects filled with liquids‚ such as vases‚ should not be placed on this apparatus. Before
using this apparatus‚ 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.
Este símbolo tiene el propósito de alertar al usario de la presencia de instruccones importantes sobre la
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 prevenir choque electrico o riesgo de incendios, este aparato no se debe exponer a
la lluvia o a la humedad. Los objetos llenos de liquidos, como los floreros, no se deben colocar encima
de este aparato. Antes de usar este aparato, lea la guia de funcionamiento para otras advertencias.
Ce symbole est utilisé dans ce manuel pour indiquer à l’utilisateur la présence d’une tension dangereuse
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.
ATTENTION: Risques de choc électrique — NE PAS OUVRIR!
ATTENTION: Afin de réduire le risque de choc électrique, ne pas enlever le couvercle. Il ne se trouve
à l’intérieur aucune pièce pouvant être reparée par l’utilisateur. Confiez I’entretien et la réparation de
l’appareil à un réparateur Peavey agréé.
AVIS: Dans le but de reduire les risques d’incendie ou de decharge electrique, cet appareil ne doit
pas etre expose a la pluie ou a l’humidite et aucun objet rempli de liquide, tel qu’un vase, ne doit
etre pose sur celui-ci. Avant d’utiliser de cet appareil, lisez attentivement le guide fonctionnant pour
avertissements supplémentaires.
Dieses Symbol soll den Anwender vor unisolierten gefährlichen Spannungen innerhalb des Gehäuses
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.
VORSICHT: Risiko — Elektrischer Schlag! Nicht öffnen!
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.
WARNUNG: Um elektrischen Schlag oder Brandgefahr zu verhindern, sollte dieser Apparat nicht
Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden und Gegenstände mit Flüssigkeiten gefuellt, wie Vasen,
nicht auf diesen Apparat gesetzt werden. Bevor dieser Apparat verwendet wird, lesen Sie bitte den
Funktionsführer für weitere Warnungen.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: 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. Only use attachments/accessories provided by the manufacturer.
12. 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.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be provided.
17. 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.
18. This electrical apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and care should be taken not to place objects
containing liquids, such as vases, upon the apparatus.
19. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in suscep-
tibility 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 1⁄2 102
1 105
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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Penta™
Tube Amplifier
The new all-analog Peavey Penta is a straight-forward, all-tube 140 watt guitar amplifier that captures the sound and feel of
five distinctly different amplifiers that rival the world’s most expensive “boutique” amplifiers. The combination of modern,
high-reliability design techniques paired with its wide range of available tones and switching capabilities puts the Penta in
a class all its own—multi-channel versatility in a bulletproof package for the tube purist! There are two Pentatone™ rotary
switches (one on front, one on the rear), both with the same five gain/voicing settings, ranging from sparkly clean sounds to,
indisputably, the most dangerous of all distortion tones available. The position of the second, rear-mounted Pentatone switch
determines which of the five voicings is used as the footswitchable second channel.
The Penta is Peavey’s first true departure from the feature-laden tube machines, which we are best known for, in nearly 20
years. All of our past guitar tube amplifier research and design efforts have been implemented and refined with tremendous
emphasis on quality. The result is a no-frills, easy-to-use, super-reliable all-out tube guitar amplifier that will leave you begging
for more…huge power, pure tone…enough said.
FEATURES:
• 140 watts (rms) into 4, 8 or 16 ohms
• Matched quad of EL34 tubes
• Four 12AX7/ECC83 tubes
• Grain-oriented steel output transformer
• 100% all-tube signal path
• Ultra-high quality polypropylene capacitors in the signal path
• Highly reliable axial power supply capacitors
• Dual Pentatone selector switches that are footswitchable per setting
• Ceramic tube sockets
• High and low gain inputs
• Output impedance selector switch
• Dual, paralleled speaker outputs
Ventilation: Allow 8" of clearance on all sides from a combustible surface.
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High Gain Input (1)
This is the normal input for most guitars. It is 6 dB hotter than the Low Gain Input (2).
Low Gain Input (2)
This is provided for instruments that have extremely high output levels.
Gain (3)
This controls the input volume of the amplifier and adjusts the amount of preamp distortion.
Treble (4)
Passive tone control used to adjust desired level of high frequencies.
Mid (5)
Passive tone control used to adjust desired level of middle frequencies.
Bass (6)
Passive tone control used to adjust desired level of low frequencies.
Master Volume (7)
This controls the overall volume level of the amplifier.
Presence (8)
Active tone control that adjusts the high frequency damping in the power amp stage.
Pentatone™ (9)
This switch allows the user to select from five distinct gain structure/EQ voicing combinations. There is
a second Pentatone switch on the rear panel (13) to allow for footswitchable selection between any two
of the settings.
Front Panel
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Standby (10)
This switch is used to allow the tubes to warm up before the amplifier is activated. It is advisable to
allow for three minutes of tube warm-up time before engaging the Standby switch.
Power (11)
This switch provides AC power to the transformer.
Front Panel
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Rear Panel-Domestic
Footswitch (12)
This 1/4" mono jack is provided for use with a single-button footswitch. This creates the capability to
switch from the Pentatone™ setting on the front to the setting on the back. Without the footswitch,
only the front Pentatone setting will function.
Pentatone (13)
This switch allows the user to select one of the five standard settings in conjunction with the footswitch.
Speaker Outputs (14)
These 1/4" mono jacks provide two connections for speaker cabinets.
Impedance Selector (15)
This switch must be set properly depending upon the speaker cabinet used. If two 16 ohm cabinets are
being used the switch should be set to 8 ohm.
Ground (16)
This three-position switch is used when you have a hum problem. Try using this switch to eliminate hum
problems that are related to the AC mains or AC line grounding.
Line Cord (120 V units only) (17)
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 Penta™
without proper grounding facilities, suitable grounding adapters should be used. Greatly reduced shock
hazard exists when the unit is operated with the proper grounded receptacles.
Fuse (18)
A 6A/250 amp fuse is located within the cap of the fuseholder. It must be replaced with the same type
and value in order to avoid damage to the equipment and to prevent voiding the warranty. If the amp
repeatedly blows fuses, it should be taken to a qualified service center for repair.
WARNING: The fuse should only be replaced when the power cord has been disconnected from
its power source.
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Rear Panel-Export
Footswitch (12)
This 1/4" mono jack is provided for use with a single-button footswitch. This creates the capability to
switch from the Pentatone™ setting on the front to the setting on the back. Without the footswitch,
only the front Pentatone setting will function.
Pentatone (13)
This switch allows the user to select one of the five standard settings in conjunction with the footswitch.
Speaker Outputs (14)
These 1/4" mono jacks provide two connections for speaker cabinets.
Impedance Selector (15)
This switch must be set properly to match the speaker cabinet used. If two 16 ohm cabinets are being
used the switch should be set to 8 ohm.
Voltage Selector (16)
Selects between 220-230 VAC or 240 VAC this must be properly set for the amplifier to function
correctly.
Line Cord (230 V units only) (17)
If it is necessary to use the Penta™ without proper grounding facilities, suitable grounding adapters
should be used. Greatly reduced shock hazard exists when the unit is operated with the proper
grounded receptacles.
note: for UK only
If the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this unit do not correspond with the colored markings identifying terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows: (1) The wire that is colored green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked by the letter E, or
by the earth symbol, or colored green or green and yellow. (2) The wire that is colored blue must be connected to the terminal that is
marked with the letter N, or colored black. (3) The wire that is colored brown must be connected to the terminal that is marked with
the letter L or colored red.
Fuse (18)
A F3A/250 amp fuse is located within the cap of the fuseholder. It must be replaced with the same
type and value in order to avoid damage to the equipment and to prevent voiding the warranty. If the
amp repeatedly blows fuses, it should be taken to a qualified service center for repair.
WARNING: The fuse should only be replaced when the power cord has been disconnected from
its power source.
EXPORT 220-230/240 VAC 50/60 Hz ONLY
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Tube Amplifier
SPECIFICATIONS
Tube Complement:
Four matched EL34 tubes
Four 12AX7/ECC83 tubes
Rated Power and Load:
140 W (rms) into 16, 8 & 4 ohm
External jacks are paralleled - 4 ohms minimum
The following specs are measured @ 1 kHz with the controls preset as follows:
Bass, Treble & Mid EQ @ 5
Master Volume @ 1O
(Nominal levels are with Pre Gain @ 5. Minimum levels are with Pre Gain @ 10.)
Preamp Input Section (1st channel):
Nominal Input Level: 0 dBV, 1V RMS
Minimum Input Level: -20 dBV, 100 mV RMS
Maximum Input Level: 6 dBV, 2V RMS
System Signal-to-Noise:
(1st channel - 20 Hz to 20 kHz unweighted)
(Pre Gain set halfway)
Greater than 80 dB below rated power
Equalization:
Custom Bass, Mid, & Treble passive type EQ for each mode
Remote Footswitch (included):
Heavy duty 1-button footswitch
Power consumption:
Domestic: 300 watts, 60 Hz, 120 VAC
Export: 300 watts, 50/60 Hz, 220-230/240 VAC
Dimensions:
17.875" H x 21.375" W x 10.25" D
(45.40 cm x 54.29 cm x 26.03 cm)
Weight:
57.8 lbs. (26.24 kg) with power supply
Specifications subject to change without notice.

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PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY
Effective Date: July 1, 1998
What This Warranty Covers
Your Peavey Warranty covers defects in material and workmanship in Peavey products purchased and serviced in the U.S.A. and Canada.
What This Warranty Does Not Cover
The Warranty does not cover: (1) damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation or operation, rental, product modification or neglect; (2) dam-
age occurring during shipment; (3) damage caused by repair or service performed by persons not authorized by Peavey; (4) products on which the serial number
has been altered, defaced or removed; (5) products not purchased from an Authorized Peavey Dealer.
Who This Warranty Protects
This Warranty protects only the original retail purchaser of the product.
How Long This Warranty Lasts
The Warranty begins on the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser. The duration of the Warranty is as follows:
Product Category Duration
Guitars/Basses, Amplifiers, Pre-Amplifiers, Mixers, Electronic
Crossovers and Equalizers 2 years *(+ 3 years)
Drums 2 years *(+ 1 year)
Enclosures 3 years *(+ 2 years)
Digital Effect Devices and Keyboard and MIDI Controllers 1 year *(+ 1 year)
Microphones 2 years
Speaker Components (incl. speakers, baskets, drivers,
diaphragm replacement kits and passive crossovers)
and all Accessories 1 year
Tubes and Meters 90 days
[*Denotes additional warranty period applicable if optional Warranty Registration Card is completed and returned to Peavey by original retail purchaser within 90 days of pur-
chase.]
What Peavey Will Do
We will repair or replace (at Peavey's discretion) products covered by warranty at no charge for labor or materials. If the product or component must be shipped to
Peavey for warranty service, the consumer must pay initial shipping charges. If the repairs are covered by warranty, Peavey will pay the return shipping charges.
How To Get Warranty Service
(1) Take the defective item and your sales receipt or other proof of date of purchase to your Authorized Peavey Dealer or Authorized Peavey Service Center.
OR
(2) Ship the defective item, prepaid, to Peavey Electronics Corporation, International Service Center, 412 Highway 11 & 80 East, Meridian, MS 39301 or Peavey
Canada Ltd., 95 Shields Court, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 9T5. Include a detailed description of the problem, together with a copy of your sales receipt or
other proof of date of purchase as evidence of warranty coverage. Also provide a complete return address.
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LENGTH OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
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REPLACE THE PRODUCT, THE REPLACEMENT MAY BE A RECONDITIONED UNIT. PEAVEY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES BASED ON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF
USE, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS AT THE SITE OF USE, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL,
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This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
If you have any questions about this warranty or service received or if you need assistance in locating an Authorized Service Center, please contact the Peavey
International Service Center at [phone] / Peavey Canada Ltd. at [phone].
Features and specifications subject to change without notice.
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Features and specifications subject to change without notice.
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