Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Century Series Peavey
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C ENTUR Y S ERIES O WNER ’ S M ANUAL.
Congratulations on your purchase of a Century Series console. All of us at Crest Audio in Paramus, Ne w Jersey , USA, support your decision, kno wing your console contains the finest combination of design and manufacture in the industry .
Feature Over view 2 A brief description of the Vx design, features and functions. Mixing with VCA's 3 Adapted from “Mixing with VCA's,” by Mark Smith, in LIVE SOUND! Magazine. Wiring Conventions 5 Contains diagrams indicating how connectors for Crest consoles are wired.
Feature Over view The Century Series has the audio quality, features, and func- tions demanded by the modern music professional. The Vx is the first Crest Console to use VCA's, includes all of th.
An introduction to VCA's A VCA (voltage controlled amplifier) uses a DC control volt- age to attenuate or boost an audio signal. The VCA DOES NOT have Audio signal present in the fader . The fader only controls the amount of voltage (level) an input can have to a mix buss or summing amp.
One of the major benefits of VCA’s is that any move made on a VCA Subgroup will cause all inputs assigned to that Subgroup to move in direct proportion with it. Inherently, all effects assigned (or turned up) on any input modules that are controlled with VCA’s will “follow” any moves made in the exact proportion also.
V X P AGE 5 C ENTURY S ERIES W iring Conventions Crest consoles are wired with connectors that are used throughout the professional audio industry. Wiring is as follows: 1 2 3 PIN 1 = GROUND PIN 2 = P.
Rear Connections The rear connections facilitate the numerous inputs and outputs necessary for successful mixing. Since the console is of little use until it is wired into a whole system, an understanding of what each input and output does is necessary before it can be properly connected.
V X P AGE 7 C ENTURY S ERIES Master Module Connections Left/Right Bal Out This male XLR jack delivers a balanced post-fader signal containing all signals assigned to the left and right outputs. Mono Bal Out This male XLR jack delivers a balanced post-fader signal containing all signals assigned to the Mono clean bus.
Supply Identification The type of power supply can be identified by the model num- ber shown on the back of the chassis and panel label. Power Requirements The Century Series power supplies have certain electrical requirements to operate properly. If possible the power supply should be connected to a dedicated circuit.
V X P AGE 9 C ENTURY S ERIES Designed & manufactured in the USA by: A division of Crest Audio Inc. 100 Eisenhower Dr. Paramus, New Jersey 07652 USA POWER OUT POWER OUT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NO.
V X P AGE 10 C ENTURY S ERIES System Connections The console is the hub of a sound system. Because it controls most of the variables within a system, proper connection and com- ponent relationships are vital to assure accurate operation and results. The following diagrams illustrate conventional system con- nections.
V X P AGE 11 C ENTURY S ERIES C ENTURY 10 0 5 10 20 30 15 40 60 10 0 5 10 20 30 15 40 60 10 0 5 10 20 30 15 40 60 10 0 5 10 20 30 15 40 60 10 0 5 10 20 30 15 40 60 10 0 5 10 20 30 15 40 60 10 0 5 10 2.
V X P AGE 12 C ENTURY S ERIES Vx Input Module The input module is the main method by which input signals are brought into the console. The Vx input module takes the new features introduced with the GTx console and adds a more flexible Aux send/assignment Section and extensive VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier) functionality.
V X P AGE 13 C ENTURY S ERIES AUX SENDS 1- 8 Individual Level Controls These Push-On/Push Off pots adjust signal level sent to respective Aux buses. Pushing the switch down turns the send on or off.
V X P AGE 14 C ENTURY S ERIES Vx Stereo Input Module The Vx Stereo Input module is essentially two Vx Input mod- ules packaged to fit into a one-module space. This module is very useful for accepting remote feeds, effects outputs and other signals that require stereo handling.
V X P AGE 15 C ENTURY S ERIES STEREO Switch w/LED Like the AUX 1-6 controls, AUX 7&8 Individual Level Controls normally send a summed (L+R) signal to the AUX outputs. When the STEREO switch is depressed, AUX 7 and 8 become a send ‘left’ and ‘right’ send respectively.
V X P AGE 16 C ENTURY S ERIES ON 16 16 88 –O + 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 .
Optional Multi-Input Module The left side of this double-module provides four stereo inputs which are summed together creating a stereo sub-mix. The right side takes that mix and processes it as a stereo source into the Vx.
V X P AGE 18 C ENTURY S ERIES GROUP — MA TRIX MUTE PA N MUTE TB 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 L R G1 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 MA TRIX METER FADER REV LCR 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 7 8 9 5 2 0.
V X P AGE 19 C ENTURY S ERIES Vx Group Modules Each Vx Group module has three sections: Matrix, Audio Group, and VCA Group. Fully loaded Vx consoles have eight group modules. Group number is indicated on Solo switch. Group Meter Located on the meter bridge, it indicates the post-fader output level of the group.
HEADPHONES TB MIC 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 LEV 1KHZ 100HZ 10KHZ PINK NOISE ÷ 5 X2 ON EXT TB IN 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 LEV EXT TB OUT MONO L - R GROUPS 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 7 8 9 5 2 0 1 3 46 10 DIM MUTE SOLO .
Vx Master Section Comprises four modules and is the control center for the Vx console. Stereo Aux In, Monitoring, Solo, Talkback, Stereo Program In, Master Aux & Matrix, internal oscillator & Scene Muting functions are controlled here.
V X P AGE 22 C ENTURY S ERIES Stereo Program SOLO Switch w/LED Solo monitoring facility for the Stereo Program signal. Choice of PFL or AFL in stereo. Alt L/R Output facility Stereo output with level control and mute. The source is the main L&R output, either pre or post output faders.
The SAFE facility allows a channel to be isolated temporarily from the Mute Groups without disturbing the selection. Mute Groups are part of the Vx Expansion system. Refer to the Special Facilities section. Aux Mute Group Switch w/LED The eight Aux Master Output Mutes are connected to the Aux Group Mute system.
V X P AGE 24 C ENTURY S ERIES Special Facilities Centur y Vx Console Expansion The Expansion option is available for all Vx models. Two Vx consoles may be linked in a Master-Slave arrangement. Alternatively, a Vx may be linked to a Yamaha PM series model, or other console.
C ENTURY S ERIES V X P AGE 25 Special Facilities (cont'd) LCR P ANNING Operation of center-cluster sound systems requires panning channels between the Left and Right sides of the main stereo PA and between the stereo PA and the center system.
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Appendix A T echnical Infor mation.
V X A PPENDIX A C ENTURY S ERIES General Specifications - Vx Console Technical specifications for the Century Vx console. Available (Eight Bus) Configurations 20 inputs (32 Frame) 32 inputs (44 Frame) 40 inputs (52 Frame) 52 inputs (64 Frame) All Century Vx consoles are available with stereo input modules.
V X A PPENDIX A C ENTURY S ERIES CONTROL & POWER – BAL MIC IN BAL LINE IN INPUT PREAMP GAIN 20 - 70dB FOUR BAND EQ LEVEL LF L MID H MID HF PEAK/ SHELF PEAK/ SHELF HPF Ø LINE 15dB PAD P S P PRE .
V X C ENTURY S ERIES A PPENDIX A Console Side Dimensions The following diagram illustrates the depth and height dimen- sions (from the side) for all Century Vx consoles. 2.25"/57mm 24.75" / 629mm 28.0" / 71 1mm 30.21"/767mm 35 ° 12.
A PPENDIX A V X C ENTURY S ERIES EXT TB IN INSERT SEND BAL RTN INSERT SEND BAL RTN L - T A P E I N - R INSERT SEND BAL RTN BUS IN M A T R I X OUT EXT IN AUX IN A INSERT SEND BAL RTN A U X O U T P U T .
V X A PPENDIX A C ENTURY S ERIES VX User Options VX consoles are shipped having standard configuration unless specified at time of order. These are ways that the console config- uration may be varied after manufacture. The items listed are internal options selected by gold jumper links or pcb DIP switches.
Console Disassembly Though you shouldn’t have to disassemble the console, it is necessary to remove modules to change the jumper and switch set- tings associated with the internally selectable options. The following steps detail the tasks involved when taking the console apart.
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Appendix B - Schematics SCHEMATIC NAME # NOTES MODULES STANDARD INPUT CONNECTOR PCB 1 Vx INPUT CONNECTOR PCB STANDARD INPUT MAIN PCB 2 Vx INPUT MAIN PCB LCR SUB PCB 3 LCRSUB01 Vx LCR SUB PCB STEREO IN.
Vx Owner's Manual Copyright © 1997 Crest Audio Inc. v 2.3 11/3/97 D7000004 Crest Audio Inc. 100 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus NJ 07652 USA TEL : 201.909.
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