How to use this manual, Format, Conventions | Peavey X-VCA manual

how to use this manual

format

This manual uses a format that is intended to be easy to read, yet technical for those who need to know all the details. For feature descriptions, this is done by devoting the left side of each page to 1) an overall module picture, 2) a block diagram, and 3) a con- trol closeup.These images all pertain to the features and control descriptions on the right side of the page. Also, for certain features like the micro processor system and the solo system that appear over and over again, references are made to sections devoted to these features.

The intention is to make the manual easy to read while including all the technical details needed for getting the most out of the X-VCA console, a flexible and feature-rich addi- tion to Crest Audio's growing line of audio mixing console products.

conventions

Control Icons

This manual uses little pictures, or icons to illustrate what the control descriptions are referring to.This makes it possible to avoid redundant wording and makes the control descriptions clear.

Switch in the UP, non-activated position

Switch in DOWN, activated position

Switch that illuminates when in the DOWN position

Momentary switch that illuminates when activated

LED	LED that is on, indicating that it's associated feature is activated

Potentiometer

Standard 1/4" TRS jack (used for line level inputs and insert sends)

1/4" TRS jack with normal switching (used on insert returns)

Female XLR input jack

Male XLR output jack

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Peavey X-VCA owner manual How to use this manual, Format, Conventions, Control Icons

Contents

VCA mixing consoles VCA Mono Input VCA block diagram Table of contents Page Format How to use this manualConventions Control Icons Panel Module Block diagram1mono input module Mono input module Features 1mono input module Gain Module Aux PRE switches 1-2 Aux send featuresAux 5-6 & 7-8 PRE switch Aux sends 1-2 VCA Module EQ features 48TO24FITTED HPF-variable control High-pass filter-HPF BAL Insert RTN Insert Send Direct OUT Insert features PRE-SOURC Peak indicator-PK Level meter featuresSignal present indicator-SIG Level meter VCA Stereo Input Normally Fitted Bus assignment features Module Block diagram Input fader Solo switchSee Solo /VCA Edit switch section Block diagram Module rear Rear panel features + Gain 2stereo input module Line select Line 2 switch Input signal switchingLeft and right mono-switches Stereo input module + Gain Input gain-GAIN + Gain AUX Aux sends 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Aux 1/2, 3/4 and 5-8 PRE switches 150 HPF-High pass filter High-pass filter-HPF Stereo Input Left and Right signal LED indicators Metering featuresPeak indicator PK Balance control 2stereo input module Solo Balance on-groups-BAL on SIG See Solo Features section Line Bal Line Line-input left and right 1/4TRS jacks Balanced left and right line-in XLR connectorsLine-input left and right RCA connectors VCA Masters 1 of 8 Shown 3group module Group module Group module features Shown Module Block diagram Panel Post-group Matrix sendsMatrix 1-4 levels-M1, M2, M3, M4 VCA Masters Group dynamics section Group BUS PAN Comp Perc on Switch CompVOX on SwitchComp Auto on bothVOX and Perc switches depressed Gate on downward expander Output Audio group control features VCA VCA group master control features AUX Lamp dim Meter bridge connector Master Groups Stereo inputs Group insert point Group outputGroup insert send Group insert return Panel 4left / right & mono masters Matrix output control Left / right & mono master modulesMatrix master output level Talk to EXT Matrix sends Ster Module Output EQ features Matrix Balout Left / right & mono masters Output limiter on switch Output limiter featuresOutput limiter threshold control Gain reduction metering To Solo Block diagram Panel Sum L/R switch Left / Right module Output featuresTo Mono switch Mono module Talk to L/R switch Left / Right module 4left / right & mono masters Edit channel vca assign switch Vca assign switchMono solo switches 100mm Left, Right and Mono faders Matrix Level 5master control section Master control section Block diagram Panel Matrix sends Matrix 1 in to all 4 switchMono matrix 1-4 sends Matrix sends post mono 4 Shown External stereo program input VCA MA Alternate output features Lower Area Monitor output level control Solo off switchMonitor out Control Talkback and solo features 128 Post fader switch Solo featuresAdditive / last press pressed switch Solo active / clear switch Midi Out Matrix output connectors 1 through Matrix expansion connectorMatrix external input connectors 1 through Matrix expansion VCA Master Module Stereo Program In jacks left and right Left, Right and Mono insert pointsLeft, Right and Mono master outputs Monitor outputs left and right Microprocessor control 128 Microprocessor controlled muting Mute control panel Typical input or output Mute controller Microprocessor control IRecall Next Microprocessor control Channel mute controls KMute SwitchJStatus LED LMute LED Microprocessor control Creating a Mute Scene or Editing an existing one Mute scenes Microprocessor control Copying a Mute Scene Copying a mute scene Microprocessor control Safe Scene Microprocessor control Utilities Display Meaning Settings Microprocessor control Changing and reviewing the utility changes Utility Mode Inputs and outputs Micro control panel Vca facilities VCA operation overview Vca facilities Method 2- Master to Channel Assignment VCA assigning overviewMethod 1- Channel to Master Assignment Vca facilities VCA Assignment- Scene-to-Scene changes Vca facilities This first method assigns Channels to Masters VCA assignment 1 detailed operation Vca facilities VCA Safe Mode Vca facilities VCA Assignment- Masters to Channels VCA assignment 2 Detailed Operation Vca facilities VCA copy Vca facilities VCA Assignment starting fresh Vca facilities VCA Mute switch Vca facilities VCA Master Solo/Assign switch Vca facilities Channel initially un-solo’d, then 1VCA Group solo’d VCA channel soloSolo operation of a Channel assigned to multipleVCA Groups Solo VCA edit switch VCA Channel Assignment Function Solo VCA edit switchSolo Functions Dynamics control Introduction VCA dynamics control Dynamics control Group section Compressor/Limiter functions To set up the compressor/limiter function Dynamics control Group section gate functions To set up the gate function Dynamics control Output limiter functions Model 5A power supply Power supply Power supply usage Power supply0Console and power supply grounding Redundant power supplies DC out receptacle DC out cable Model 5A power supply Specifications Supply identification Power requirementsGround linking Twin-supply operation 01/25/01