Peavey CS 8OOX manual The Amp Features, The Digital Power Supply

CS@ 800s POWER AMPLIFIER OWNERS MANUAL

Congratulations on your purchase of the new CS@ 800s stereo power amplifier. This latest version is the most advanced ever, using state-of-the-art switching power supply technology to deliver high fidelity and rock solid performance in a two- rack-space unit that weighs just under 23 pounds. This new design retains the extended performance capability of the old CS@8OOX, providing impressive two ohm output power capability, and maintaining the old 4 & 8 ohms ratings with awesome industry standards for power bandwidth, slew rate and distortion specifications. The new “S” design also reflects a significant improvement in damping factor specifications. Following is the new CS 800s specs:

•420 W RMS into 4 ohms...600 W RMS into 2 ohms (per channel)

•840 W RMS into 8 ohms... 1200 W F/MS into 4 ohms (bridged)

•DDP compression with LED indicators and defeat switch

•Slew Rate: 40 V/microsecond, stereo mode, each channel

•Power Bandwidth: 10 Hz to 50 KHz @ 4 ohms, 8 rated power

•Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than 0.03%, 8 rated power

•Hum and Noise: 100 dB below rated power, unweighted

•Damping Factor: Greater than 7000 8 4 ohms, 700 Hz, each channel

The heavy transformer is replaced by an extremely reliable switching power supply that uses proven half-bridge topology to provide 1,700 watts peak power from a high-efficiency IGBT design. The supply has a thermal monitor system with proportional fold-back which prevents a total shut-down at extreme operating temperatures. The new CS 800s retains the Peavey patented DDT’” compression system which virtually eliminates any possibility of clipping. The new back panel design now includes plug-in modules for both inputs and outputs offering flexible patching features and various connector choices. Two variable speed DC fans provide tremendous cooling capability upon demand.

THE AMP FEATURES

•Two rack space height-less than 17” depth

•Under 23 Ibs...switching power supply

•Plug-in modular inputs

•Dual XLR (bal)/phone jack(unbal) with “thru” output per channel 0 Universal three-way crossover module

•Plug-in modular outputs

•Dual phone jack and iway binding post per channel

•Dual SPEAKOP Quick Connect with patchable selection of pin-outs

•Modular construction

•Replaceable channel and power supply modules

•Significant/y reduced mains turn-on surge

•Two variable speed DC fans.../ower noise levels

•Ca/ibrated/detented input attenuator control each channel

•DDT activation LED & power LED each channel

•Recessed rear panel DDT & bridge switch

•/EC mains connector

THE DIGITAL POWER SUPPLY

•Ultra reliable - Robust

•Uses proven Ha/f-Bridge topology-fewer parts

•1,700 W peak power...25% over-design

•/GBT design...high efficiency

•Light weight-cost effective

•Massive aluminum heat sink...greater thermal stability

•Thermal monitor system with fold-back feature-no shut-down except fault

•Effective, low-cost filter design.../ow conducted EM/

•Fully operational down to 85 V AC Mains (Domestic)... 770 V AC Mains (Export)

We hope you will find your new CS 800s not to be just another power amplifier, but the most exciting power amplifier you have ever purchased. Please read over this owners manual carefully. It will help you to use this exciting product most effectively.