Peavey Century Series owner manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Feature Overview

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.

Rear Connections

6

Details the rear panel input and output connections to be made to the Vx console.

Power Supply

8

A brief description of the rack-mountable Century Series consoles power supply.

Power Connections

9

A brief description of Crest console power connections.

Console Cooling

9

A brief description of the dual-fan cooling setup.

 

 

 

 

 

System Connections

10

Contains diagrams illustrating conventional system connections.

 

 

 

 

 

Input Module

12

Profiles the Vx input module. The module and rear panel are illustrated, and described.

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo Input Module

14

Profiles the Vx stereo input module. The module is illustrated, and described.

 

 

 

 

 

Optional Multi-Input Module

17

Profiles this optional double-module, which provides four stereo inputs, summed together to create a stereo sub-mix.

Group Module

19

Profiles the Vx group module. The module is illustrated, and described.

Master Section

21

Profiles the Vx master section. The modules are illustrated, and described.

Meter Bridge

23

This section profiles the Vx meter bridge. Each type of meter is illustrated and described.

Special Facilities

24

This section profiles Vx console expansion and LCR Panning

 

 

 

Technical Information

Appendix A

Includes dimensions, specifications, console access details,

 

user options, console block diagram, and rear panel layout.

 

 

 

Schematics

Appendix B

Lists available console and power supply schematics.

 

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Contents Century Series Crest Audio Inc Table of Contents Vx features Feature OverviewAn introduction to VCAs Wet / Dry Blending TIP Send Ring Return Sleeve Ground Wiring ConventionsTIP Positive Ring Negative Sleeve Ground TIP Left Ring Right Sleeve CommonRear Connections Mntr OUT R Tape in RSTR PGM R ALT OUT RCentury Series Console Power Supply Console Cooling Power ConnectionsInput Connections System ConnectionsOutput Connections Vx Input Module VCA LED PAN ControlAUX Sends 1- 8 indiv. level controls Vx Stereo Input ModuleGain & R Gain Controls Three-Band Sweep Equalizer ControlsSUM Solo Rear panel connections Optional Multi-Input ModuleAudio Group Vx Group Modules PEAK/SIG LEDUnity LED Program Vx Master Section AUX OUT LEDAUX Mute Active LED Oscillator on Switch w/LED Stereo Program Solo Switch w/LED10kHz/1kHz/100Hz switches Pink Noise Switch w/LEDVx Meter Bridge 52 & 64 Frame Models AUX MetersVx Meter Bridge 44 Frame Model Special Facilities VCA Group Mutes Special Facilities contdLCR Panning Stereo Program InputPage Appendix a Technical Information General Specifications Vx Console ConfigurationsArchitect’s & Engineer‘s Specifications Vx Console DiagramVx Block Console Rear Views & Dimensions Module Location Option Title Function VX User OptionsThree Remove rear screws Console DisassemblyONE Open the armrest TWO Remove front module screwPage Appendix B Schematics Crest Audio Inc