Peavey Feedback Ferret D User manual

Feedback Ferret™Operation Manual
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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 ris of electric shoc to persons.
Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
CAUTION: Ris of electrical shoc — DO NOT OPEN!
CAUTION: To reduce the ris of electric shoc , do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING: To prevent electrical shoc 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.
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.
A VERTENCIA: 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.
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.
AVERTISSEMENT: Afin de prévenir les risques de décharge électrique ou de feu, n’exposez pas cet
appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, lisez attentivement les avertissements
supplémentaires de ce manuel.
Dieses Symbol soll den Anwender vor unisolierten gefährlichen Spannungen innerhalb des Gehäuses
warnen, die von Ausreichender Stär e sind, um einen ele trischen Schlag verursachen zu önnen.
Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer auf wichtige Instru tionen in der Bedienungsanleitung aufmer sam
machen, die Handhabung und Wartung des Produ ts betreffen.
VORSICHT: Risi o — Ele trischer Schlag! Nicht öffnen!
VORSICHT: Um das Risi o eines ele trischen Schlages zu vermeiden, nicht die Abdec ung enfernen. Es
befinden sich eine Teile darin, die vom Anwender repariert werden önnten. Reparaturen nur von
qualifiziertem Fachpersonal durchführen lassen.
ACHTUNG: Um einen ele trischen Schlag oder Feuergefahr zu vermeiden, sollte dieses Gerät nicht dem
Regen oder Feuchtig eit ausgesetzt werden. Vor Inbetriebnahme unbedingt die Bedienungsanleitung lesen.
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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 bloc 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 wal ed 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, brac et, 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 brea off the ground pin. Write for our free boo let “Shoc Hazard and Grounding.” Connect only to a power
supply of the type mar ed on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord.
16. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rac , rear support should be provided.
17. 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 and Health Administration (OSHA) has
specified the following permissible noise level exposures:
Sound 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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Features
◆sophisticated seek & destroy algorithms find‚ loc and reduce offending frequencies
◆24-bit resolution provides the greatest dynamic range and best signal-to-noise ratio
◆16 digital dynamically controlled notch filters configured for 1/12 octave performance give the Ferret more feedbac
control than any other unit on the mar et
◆4 preset locations allow you to store settings for your most common performance venues
◆front panel disable button (located on rear panel) allows you to quic ly disable the front panel once your settings are
made
◆wide/narrow button enables you to change the width of filters (more on this later)
◆reset button allows you to reset some or all of the filters
EENNGGLLIISSHH
Than you for purchasing the Feedbac Ferret™by Peavey—the most cutting-edge feedbac control system currently
on the mar et. The Ferret applies 16 digital dynamic filters at a resolution of 24-bits‚ automatically controlling
feedbac without sacrificing volume or tone. The Ferret‚ armed with sophisticated algorithms‚ distinguishes between
music and feedbac ‚ see ing and destroying the feedbac ‚ leaving your music alone. Although there is no substitute
for a good soundman‚ the Ferret can greatly improve your sound application.
Please read this guide carefully to ensure your personal safety as well as the safety of your equipment.
QQUUIICCKK SSEETTUUPP
1. Turn off power to all units.
2. Connect the Ferret between your mixer and power amp. (Ma e sure your spea ers are connected.) Connect the
main output or monitor output (depending on your application) on your mixer to the input on the Ferret. Connect
one of the Ferret’s outputs to the input on your power amp. Connect all microphones you plan on using.
3. Power up all units with the master volume completely down. (Remember: You should turn your power amp on
last and off first.) Ma e sure the Ferret is NOT set to Normal Mode (LE off). (Remember: you want a fairly quiet
room with no signal going through the system and the microphone levels up.)
4. Slowly bring up the master volume. As feedbac occurs‚ the Ferret starts to wor beginning with filter 16. As the
filters are needed‚ the associated LEDs will blin letting you now that a feedbac frequency has been found and
the filter defined. Expect some LEDs to light solid as filters loc down on a problem!
5. Once the feedbac is eliminated and filters are set‚ depress the Normal button on the front panel of the Ferret and
return the mixer gain to a normal level. That’s it! Your Ferret is wor ing for you!
PLEASE REA THE ENTIRE OPERATING GUI E FOR THE BEST RESULTS.
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SSiiggnnaall
The Present LED lights when signal is present (40 dB down
from full scale). The Clip LED lights when the signal is 1/2 dB
down from clipping.
BByyppaassss
Press and hold to bypass filters. This ta es the Ferret out of
the signal path completely. Use caution when engaging the
Bypass. Feedbac could occur again—very loudly!
RReesseett
The reset button has two stages. By pressing and holding the
reset button‚ all filter LEDs will begin to flash. Filters 1–8
(dynamic) will clear first as indicated by their non-lit LEDs.
Releasing the button at this point will leave the static filters
(9–16) in their current state. Continuing to hold the rest button
will clear the remaining filters 9–16 (static).
WWiiddee
Engaging the Wide button increases the range of frequencies
that each filter affects. The LED lights when Wide is activated.
(Note: Feedbac often occurs around a range of pitches or
frequencies‚ not necessarily a single pitch. By engaging this
button‚ the Ferret widens the effective range of each filter and
subsequently uses fewer filters to accomplish the same
result.)
PPaanniicc
Panic filters are a special class of filters designed to quic ly
control sudden‚ extreme feedbac . Panic is automatically
engaged when in Normal operating mode. The LED lights
when Panic is activated.
NNoorrmmaall
Activated after setting up for each venue. Automatically
engages the Panic filters. Deactivated when in Setup Mode.
PPrreesseett SSeelleecctt
4 presets and associated LEDs. Press and hold to store. Press
to recall. A preset stores all front panel information.
LLoocc
Stops the Ferret from setting any new filters but eeps the
filters already defined and in place.
FFiilltteerrss
There are two sets of filters on the Ferret. Filters 9–16 are static
and always set before the dynamic filters. Once these static
filters are defined‚ they loc and maintain their status until
they are reset. The dynamic filters (1–8) are those filters that
change as input changes (i.e. volume changes‚ etc.).
PPoowweerr
The LED lights when AC power is supplied and the power
switch is on.
Ferret Front Panel Controls
AACC PPoowweerr
This is a standard IEC power connector. An AC mains cord
having the appropriate AC plug and ratings for the intended
operating voltage is included. The mains cord should be
connected to the unit before connecting to a suitable AC
outlet.
FFuussee
Domestic: 1A Slow-Blow
Export: 500 mA Time Delay
PPoowweerr SSwwiittcchh
This switch applies AC mains power to the internal power
supply. When the unit is functioning‚ the Power LED on the
front panel will illuminate.
FFrroonntt PPaanneell DDiissaabbllee SSwwiittcchh
When the Disable switch is engaged‚ all buttons on the front
of the unit are disabled. Use this switch after you’ve set up
your system. This will prevent any accidental changes to
your current settings.
PPoowweerr UUpp RReeccaallll
This button determines‚ upon power up‚ whether the unit
recalls the last settings used or preset 1.
OOuuttppuuttss
1/4" TRS balanced audio output. [tip = positive; ring =
negative; sleeve = ground]. XLR balanced audio output.
[pin 1 = ground; pin 2 = positive; pin 3 = negative]
unbalanced: [tip = positive; sleeve = ground]
IInnppuutt
XLR and 1/4" combo jac : 1/4" TRS balanced audio input.
[tip = positive; ring = negative; sleeve = ground]. XLR
balanced audio input. [pin 1 = ground; pin 2 = positive; pin
3 = negative] unbalanced: [tip = positive; sleeve = ground]
OOuuttppuutt LLeevveell
Sets the output level for +4 dBu (nominal) (+18 dBu max) or
-10 dBV (nominal) (+4 dBV max).
IInnppuutt LLeevveell
Sets the input level for +4 dBu (nominal) (+18 dBu max) or
-10 dBV (nominal) (+4 dBV max).
Ferret Back Panel
FUSE
FUSE
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