Peavey Impulse 1015P User manual

Impulse®1015P Operation Manual
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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.
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CCAAUUTTIIOONN::To reduce the ris of electric shoc , do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
WWAARRNNIINNGG::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.
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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.
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dentro. Deje todo mantenimiento en manos del personal técnico cualificado.
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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.
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instructions concernant l’utilisation et l’entretien de l’appareil dans le paragraphe signalé.
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AATTTTEENNTTIIOONN::Afin de réduire le risque de choc électrique, ne pas enlever le couvercle. Il ne se trouve à
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l’appareil à un réparateur Peavey agréé.
AAVVEERRTTIISSSSEEMMEENNTT: 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.
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qualifiziertem Fachpersonal durchführen lassen.
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Regen oder Feuchtig eit ausgesetzt werden. Vor Inbetriebnahme unbedingt die Bedienungsanleitung lesen.

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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 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. 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 mar ed 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 mar ed with the letter N or the color blac .
c) The wire that is colored brown must be connected to the terminal that is mar ed 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, 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.
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 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.
17. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rac , rear support should be provided.
18. 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
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.
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Than you for purchasing the powered version of the Impulse®1015. The 1015P features a bi-amped power section
that provides 800 Watts pea dynamic power for the woofer and 200 Watts pea dynamic power for the
compression driver tweeter, both with Peavey’s DDT™compression. Offering a 15" BWX Blac Widow®woofer and
the RX™22 compression driver, the 1015P also provides mixed-mic and line-level balanced inputs with volume
control and loop-thru jac s.
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• Bi-amplified powered system with 500 Watts total power !
• T™compression both power amps
• Black Widow BWX 15" premium woofer
• RX22 2" titanium compression driver
• Peak SPL in excess of 130 dB with music!
• 1/4" TRS and M/F XLR line-level balanced inputs
• Separate mixed mic XLR input
• Molded-in horn with exceptionally smooth response and pattern control
• Loop Out/In jacks allow linkage of multiple units
• Multiple handgrips
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The unit is AC power line circuit breaker-
protected from overloads and fault conditions
with a resettable 8 Amp breaker. In the rare event
this unit should trip the breaker, turn the power
switch to the OFF position, reset the breaker by
pushing the center lever in all the way and
reactivate the power switch. If the breaker lever
does not stay in, it may need to cool first.
If the unit trips the breaker again and again, O
NOT continue to resetting the breaker, have the
unit checked by a qualified service technician.
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The removable AC power cord plugs into this
socket to supply AC line voltage to the power
switch.
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This switch supplies AC power to the system
electronics when switched to the ON position.
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Illuminates when the preamp electronics receive
power, and should illuminate when the power
switch is in the ON position and the AC power
cord is connected and plugged into the wall
outlet.
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The input and output jacks are in parallel to allow
the audio input signal to be daisy-chained to
other devices. The “input” level is the same as
the “output” level and there is no isolation
between the various jacks. Input jack (5a) is a
medium impedence balanced combo female XLR
and 1/4" RTS connector, while jack (5b) is a male
XLR.
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This controls the gain (level) of the Impulse 1015P
system. When used with the Primary Input
/Output jacks (5), it directly sets the system
output level. If the microphone input is utilized in
conjunction with the Primary In/Out jacks, then
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the mic level is set using this knob, and the ancillary signal (music into the In/Out jacks) level is then set using
the source or feed (mixer).
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When this switch is in the ON position, it connects the mic input jack (8) to the preamp circuitry. If the
microphone is not in use, this switch should be in the OFF position to minimize noise or hum pickup from the mic
input.
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Female XLR input jack for microphone use with the Impulse 1015P system. This connector provides +15 Volts
phantom power and gain suitable to most of today’s “hot” microphones. When using this input in conjunction
with the regular inputs (5), the volume for the mic should be set first using the Volume (6) control, and the level
fed to the regular inputs should be set to the desired level using the source level control (mixer).
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When this switch is in the ON position, the mid-range is reduced by approximately 4 dB.
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After the signal goes through the balanced inputs and the Volume control, these send the signal to another
Impulse 1015P via its Loop In jack.
These are unbalanced high-Z jacks, so do not run the cable very far.
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If it is necessary to remove the rear panel, or re-install it, then the bolts for the rear panel must be loosened or
tightened by removing the front speaker grille, and then the woofer, and reaching in from the front to restrain the
nuts from spinning. The unit must be disconnected from the AC power source before any work is done on it.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
The heat sink on the back plate can become hot to the touch. o not block or cover the heat sink from
ventilation.
Be sure to keep the microphone away from the front of the speaker after switching the mic input ON and while
setting the microphone level, as very loud feedback will occur! amage to the system is likely if this occurs!
O NOT connect the inputs of the Impulse 1015P to the output of a power amplifier. The inputs are designed to
be driven from a line-level strength signal.
O NOT remove the protective metal grille.
O NOT use the Input/Output jacks as mixers by trying to run more than one signal source at a time into them.
The Input/Output jacks (5) are all hard-wired together to allow use of any of the connector types as an input,
and to allow a further send or “daisy-chaining” of the input signal to some other audio device (such as another
Impulse 1015P). Attempting to run two different signals directly into the Impulse 1015P could damage the
outputs of the source units. Use a mixer to combine two or more signals into a single signal sent to the Impulse
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WWAARRNNIINNGG::The Impulse 1015P is extremely efficient and powerful! This sound system can permanently damage
hearing! Use extreme care setting the overall maximum loudness!
The apparent sound level of the Impulse 1015P can be deceiving due to its clear, clean sound output. The lack of
distortion or obvious distress can make the sound level seem much lower than it actually is. This system is
capable of SPLs in excess of 130 dB at 1 meter from the speaker!
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CCaauuttiioonn:: Suspending or flying the Impulse 1015P must be done by a certified structural engineer.
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CCaauuttiioonn:: Before attempting to suspend the Impulse 1015P, consult a certified structural engineer. This speaker
can fall due to improper suspension, resulting in serious injury and property damage. Other enclosures must not
be suspended below one, nor should additional weight be suspended from one of these units. Use only the
correct mating hardware. All associated rigging is the responsibility of others.
Always use all four inserts of a given group as a set; NEVER use just one insert to fly a cabinet! The four insert
groupings contain a top group of four and a bottom group of four, but some models also have a group of four on
the rear plane of the cabinet.
Maximum enclosure angle from vertical hang: 30˚
Always loop a suitable safety chain or wire rope through the top handle of the unit and firmly attach to a suitable
structural member as indicated by a certified structural engineer.
The recommended range of torque for the mounting bolt is 3 to 3-1/2 lb./ft. of torque. O NOT OVERTIGHTEN! If
an insert spins, it has been damaged and the cabinet cannot be flown!
Never transport the cabinet while it’s mounted on an array bracket or other mounting bracket, as this may
unduly stress the mounting inserts.
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For the Impulse 1015P, the thread insertion depth of the end of the mounting bolt should not be more than 1/2"
past the surface of the cabinet. If these thread insertion depths are exceeded, then the inserts may be damaged
or unseated from the cabinet, severely compromising the mounting integrity of the cabinet!
The correct mounting bolt diameter and threads per inch are: 1/4" X 20. Use of a grade five bolt is
recommended.

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The Impulse 1015P comes with an 8' IEC connection AC power cord. It is likely that some sort of extension cord
will be used with this powered speaker system, so make sure the extension cord is no longer than necessary and
of a sufficient current capacity to maintain safety. Extension cords no longer than necessary and of the largest
current capacity available will maximize the power output capability of the Impulse 1015P’s internal amplifiers.
For best results, do not power anything else from the extension cord used to power the Impulse 1015P. Using a
separate extension cord for this unit will minimize the voltage drop that all extension cords cause. Running just
one extension cord back to the wall plug for the entire sound system is not the way to maximize sound system
performance.
The third wire ground plug on the AC plug should NEVER be removed or broken off, as this seriously
compromises safety.
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The built-in pole adapter allows use with the Peavey Q-Wave 118 subwoofer, and the accessory pole that it is
designed to use, Peavey part #00326540.
The pole used is 36-3/16" long and has a nominal diameter of 1-3/8".
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The Impulse 1015P has a variety of options for inputting a signal to the system.
Microphone input usage is covered in a specific section below. The balanced line level input/s allow the use of a
1/4" phone plug; either a standard single-ended (tip-sleeve) plug or a balanced TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) type plug;
OR either a male or female XLR plug. o not connect cables to the jacks while the units are ON and the Volume is
turned up!
While the standard, single-ended 1/4" phone plug will work well and its balanced input circuitry will provide
some interference rejection, a balanced cable using either the balanced TRS 1/4" phone plug or the XLR plug
will provide superior interference rejection and performance. To correct difficult interference problems, it can be
helpful to lift the shield ground on a balanced cable at the Impulse 1015P end only. Check any input changes
carefully, always turning the Volume control down before plugging or unplugging cables.
Use of high quality, premium cables is recommended for the Impulse 1015P, as these usually have better
shielding and materials and will provide greater long-term reliability. It is usually a good idea to leave some
slack at the Impulse 1015P’s input and to tape down the cables or run them under a cable guard to avoid anyone
tripping over them or pulling the Impulse 1015P over when stand-mounted.
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The Impulse 1015P is equipped with a Volume control to facilitate use in many different applications. With the
Volume control adjusted fully clockwise, gain is at maximum and the input sensitivity is 0.5 V RMS for full-rated
output. When driving the Impulse 1015P from a mixer, it may be advantageous to reduce the input sensitivity by
turning the Volume control to the halfway point. The Impulse 1015P will now more closely match a typical power
amp input.
If the mixer board indicates output signal clipping, then the Impulse 1015P’s power capability is not being
utilized cleanly. Clipping the signal before it gets to the unit is not optimal. Instead, reduce the mixer output
level and turn up the volume control on the Impulse 1015P.

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The amplifiers in the Impulse 1015P are equipped with T™and an LE indicator to show it has engaged. If the
sound seems heavily compressed and the T indicator is lighting more than occasionally, then the drive level
from the mixer (or the Volume control on the Impulse 1015P) needs to be reduced.
When first turning on the sound system, switch-on all upstream electronics first, then the Impulse 1015P with its
volume control fully counterclockwise (all the way down). Begin checking levels with the mixer output level
controls all the way down, and bring them up slowly with the Impulse 1015P volume control set to the desired
setting (halfway up recommended to start).
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With the mic input (8) switched on (7), a signal will be sent to the Impulse 1015P preamp electronics. Be sure to
keep the mic away from the front of the speaker after switching the mic input ON and during level setting of the
microphone, as very loud feedback will occur! The recommended placement of the person using the microphone
is to the side and slightly to the rear of the Impulse 1015P, not out in front of the speaker system. When not
using the mic input, be sure to switch off the mic (7) for the lowest noise and hum pickup.
Set the microphone level using the Volume control (6), the sound source may be louder during the actual
presentation, and there is also the possibility that the microphone may be brought closer to the front of the
speaker later on. For best results, the microphone should be held close to the user mouth instead of a foot or
more away. o not “eat” the mic that is, do not put your lips right on the mic, as this can often result in a boomy
sound. The best results are obtained when the mic is approximately 2-3" away from the mouth.
When using the mic input (8) and the regular inputs (5) for simultaneous music, speech or singing, the volume
for the mic should be set first using the Level control (6) as described above. The level fed to the regular inputs
should be set to the desired level and matched to the microphone levels using the source Level Control or mixer.
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(or other Impulse series powered products)
Multiple parallel inputs allow the Impulse 1015P to be “daisy-chained” from one to anther. Run the first cable
from the mixer to the first Impulse 1015P, then hook a cable from its inputs to the second Impulse 1015P’s input.
This can be continued for several units, depending on the length and total capacitance of the cables. With a low
source impedance, such as a typical mixer output and typical balanced cables, two or three Impulse 1015Ps can
be daisy-chained from one output using 30' or 40' cables without obvious loss of high frequencies.
The Loop-Thru jacks (10) can also be used to connect an Impulse 1015P or another Impulse series powered unit,
and conveniently control volume from just one of the units. Connect a well-shielded 1/4" to 1/4" phone plug
patch cord from the Loop Out jack of the unit with its input connected to the signal source, and then plug this
cable into the other unit’s Loop In jack. The Volume control of the first unit now controls the volume for both
identically.
o not connect cables to the jacks while the units are ON and the Volume is turned up!

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The Impulse 1015P has a variety of applications such as sound reinforcement, public address, side fill system or
playback. With the optional monitor stand kit, the Impulse 1015P makes an excellent stage monitor. The Impulse
1015P can be used presentations or karaoke by using the mic input and regular line level inputs in conjunction
with one another.
A typical signal source for the line level inputs (5) of the Impulse 1015P would be a sound reinforcement mixing
console (mixer) or the output from a C player, Minidisc player or tape deck.
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First, make sure the unit has AC power and is turned on. If so, the Power LE (4) should be illuminated. If it is
not, check that the On-Off switch (3) is in the ON position and check the IEC power cord connection (2) to make
sure it’s fully engaged and seated. Make sure the AC line cord is plugged into a working AC outlet and check the
circuit breaker (1) {see the REAR PANEL/Circuit Breaker section for safety instructions}.
Then, make sure the Impulse 1015P’s inputs are getting a signal by running a the cable from the inputs to some
other device capable of determining this (for example, a power amp and speaker).
If there is still no output, then be sure the volume control has been turned up to a reasonable level (one-third to
halfway).
Has the Impulse 1015P been in direct sunlight or excessive heat? If so, it may have triggered the thermal
protection. Turn off the unit and cool as best as the situation allows ( O NOT use liquids for this purpose!).
If there is still no output, it may help to read the owner’s manual completely.
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As this can be AC outlet-related, try plugging the Impulse 1015P into a different AC outlet. Sometimes, if the
mixer and the Impulse 1015P, are plugged into different circuits (breakers) it can cause hum problems.
Make sure the microphone input (8) is disengaged if not in use, by checking the Mic On switch (7). It should be
in the OFF position.
Check to make sure that shielded cables have been used to get the signal to the Impulse 1015P’s inputs.
Speaker cables with 1/4" or XLR plugs are very prone to hum.
Check to make sure light dimmers are not on the same circuit as the Impulse 1015P or the mixer (or any source
devices). If light dimmers are in use, then it may be necessary to turn them full on or full off to eliminate or
reduce hum to tolerable levels. This is an AC wiring/light dimmer interference problem, and not the fault of the
Impulse 1015P. The third wire ground plug on the AC plug should NEVER be removed or broken off, as this
seriously compromises safety.