KOSMOS - Audio Equipment PEAVEY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KOSMOS PEAVEY

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Thank you for purchasing the Peavey kosmos!

The kosmos is a low-frequency energy and stereo image enhancement system that turns the minor foreshocks of an input signal into a sound that is off the Richter scale. It can provide planet-rattling bass while simultaneously causing the vocals to stand out in a mix. In operation, its sub-harmonic (QUAKE) processor watches the source material, analyzes the bass, then generates additional low frequencies an octave below the original. The circuitry tracks the original bass without the mud of other bass processors, and is tuned to your speaker size for best performance. The QUAKE's activity is seismically monitored and indicated by an LED. Its output level is fully adjustable. In addition to the QUAKE process, there is an additional bass boost circuit (THUD) tuned an octave above the sub-harmonic range that can be used to fill in and fatten out the low end. The left/right stereo image can also be intensified with the XPANSE control, giving improved separation and clarity (atmosphere).

All inputs and outputs are balanced. To guarantee proper levels, an input gain control is provided. A 0 dBu green signal LED and a +10 dBu red signal LED assist in input level setting. The subwoofer output has a built-in crossover and independent level control allowing an equalized bass signal for systems with subs. The effects, including the added QUAKE and THUD signals sent to the sub woofer, can be bypassed for the occasional reality check, but once you've been to Emerald City – Kansas will never be the same! So ditch the ruby slippers, Dorothy.

CONTROL IDENTIFICATION AND FUNCTION

1. GLOBAL BYPASS:

This switch disables all functions except the input gain control and the subwoofer level control. When bypassed, the input circuitry still functions so that proper levels are passed through. This is especially necessary if the unit is used to shift signal level from -10 dBV to +4 dBu to match outboard equipment. The subwoofer crossover circuit still operates (without the kosmos ^TM bass effects) when bypassed. The status is indicated by glowing ruby slippers, oops, I mean a red LED. Illumination indicates bypass mode, but after living in color in OZ, the black and white of Aunt Em's farm will appear even more drab than when you left!

2. LEVEL:

This control sets the magnitude of the earthquake (input gain and output level of the unit). For optimum signal to noise and performance, it should be set so that the 0 dBu LED is flickering most of the time and the +10 dBu LED does not blink. The +10 dBu LED indicates bass content in the source material will cause possible output clipping or sanity damage. The detented center position is the unity gain point at which the sensation of a northern California quake can be experienced without the resultant damage.

3. CUT SUB BASS FROM MAIN:

This switch removes the QUAKE sub harmonics and the THUD bass from the main left and right outputs. This allows all the added bass to be sent only to the subwoofer output when a 3-speaker system is used. When the left and right speakers cannot handle the additional bass produced, this is the best way to route low frequency enhancements. The XPANSE is always sent to the mains and is not affected by this switch's setting.

4. SUB-TERRANEAN SHIFT:

This switch changes the sub harmonic tuning between two speaker size settings. The "out" position has a higher epicenter (center frequency) that is more suitable for small speakers. The difference is subtle; listen for its action on bass guitar frequencies. Deeper bass sounds like it is coming from the floor instead of at your chest.

5. QUAKE:

This control adds a synthesized bass signal one octave lower than the source signal. The adjacent yellow LED indicates tectonic activity in the sub bass range. This feature generates bass sub harmonics that would register on a seismograph yet are pleasing to the ear, and does no processing when the input signal is outside of its defined range. It will thicken and deepen the bass of most program material and is especially effective on bass (kick) drums. Since it boosts the low frequency portion significantly, care must be taken to prevent amplifier clipping and speaker damage by excessive bass levels. It's louder than you think.

6. THUD:

This control adds a specific band of bass frequencies (natural, not synthesized) to the sub harmonics generated by the QUAKE process. It is tuned roughly an octave above the sub harmonics and is used to even out the low-end balance.

7. XPANSE:

This is a combination control, simultaneously adjusting high-frequency boost and stereo width. The minimum position is the flat setting. As the control is rotated clockwise, the left/right image becomes wider and clarity is increased. This feature is designed to pull vocals more to the front of the mix while giving them a 3-dimensional quality. Power chords played on guitar benefit as well.

8. SUB WOOFER:

Built into the kosmos™ is a 90 Hz subwoofer crossover. The subwoofer signal is the sum of the QUAKE output, the THUD output, and the low frequencies from the 90 Hz crossover network. This control sets the output level.

9. POWER:

This switch applies AC mains power to the internal power supply. When the unit is functioning, the blue power LED will illuminate. AC power is required even in bypass mode, since the unit has built-in active level shifting capabilities.

BACK PANEL

10. IEC CONNECTOR:

This is a standard IEC power connector. An AC mains cord having the appropriate AC plug and ratings for the intended operating voltage is included. The mains cord should be connected to the unit before connecting to a suitable AC outlet.

U.S DOMESTIC AC MAINS CORD

The mains cord supplied with the unit is a heavy-duty, 3-conductor type with a conventional 120 VAC plug with ground pin. If the outlet used does not have a ground pin, a suitable grounding adapter should be used, and the third wire should be grounded properly.

Never break off the ground pin on any equipment. It is provided for your safety.

NOTE: FOR UK ONLY

If the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this unit do not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: (1) The wire that is colored green and yellow must be connected to the terminal that is marked by the letter E, the earth symbol, colored green, or colored green and yellow. (2) The wire that is colored blue must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter N or the color black. (3) The wire that is colored brown must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter L or the color red.

11. SUB WOOFER OUTPUT:

This is a 1/4" TRS electronically balanced output that can be used either in balanced mode (with a 1/4" TRS jack) or unbalanced (standard 1/4" jack). The levels will automatically change to match the configuration. This output supplies a line level signal to the subwoofer amplifier [pin 2 (and tip) positive].

12. LEFT AND RIGHT OUTPUTS:

The left and right outputs are electronically balanced, with the same configuration as the SUB WOOFER OUTPUT [pin 2 (and tip) positive]. The XLR and 1/4" TRS phone jacks are directly wired in parallel. They should not be used at the same time (on the same channel) since the output balance would not necessarily be maintained, especially if balanced and unbalanced connectors are used.

13. LEFT AND RIGHT INPUTS:

The XLR and 1/4" TRS phone jacks are directly wired in parallel. They should not be used at the same time (on the same channel) since the output balance would not necessarily be maintained, especially if balanced and unbalanced connectors are used [pin 2 (and tip) positive].

kosmos™ Specifications

FREQUENCY RESPONSE:

PROCESS MODE: Program controlled

BYPASSED: <10 Hz to 40 kHz +0/-1 dB

THD + N (10 Hz - 80 kHz BW):

PROCESS MODE: ≤ .003%

BYPASSED: ≤ .002%

SIGNAL TO NOISE:

-101 dBu

CROSSTALK:

<-75 dB @ 1kHz

CMRR:

-60 dB

NOMINAL INPUT LEVEL:

0 dBu (775 VRMS)

MAX OUTPUT:

+22 dBu

MAX INPUT:

+22 dBu

INPUT IMPEDANCE:

20 k Ohms balanced

(Pin 2 positive), 10k Ohms unbalanced

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:

200 Ohms balanced

(Pin 2 positive), 100 Ohms unbalanced

POWER REQUIREMENTS:

8 Watts @ 120 VRMS 50/60 Hz

8 Watts @ 230 VRMS 50/60 Hz

DIMENSIONS:

19"W x 1.75"H x 9" D

483 mm x 44 mm x 229 mm

NET WEIGHT:

7.1 lbs. (3.22kg)

SHIPPING WEIGHT:

8.7 lbs. (3.95kg)

LIVE APPLICATION: NON-POWERED MIXER

LIVE APPLICATION: POWERED MIXER

DRUM APPLICATION
ASSIGN TO SUB 1 & 2

kosmos

THD + N (10 Hz - 80 kHz BW):

MODO DE PROCESO: ≤ .003%

CANCELADO (BYPASSED): ≤ .002%

SEñAL / RUIDO:

-101 dBu

CROSSTALK:

<-75 dB @ 1kHz

CMRR:

-60 dB

NIVEL DE ENTRADA NOMINAL:

0 dBu (775 VRMS)

SALIDA MAXIMA:

+22 dBu

ENTRADA MAXIMA:

+22 dBu

3. CUT SUB BASS FROM MAIN:

kosmos™ Specifications

FREQUENCY RESPONSE:

PROCESS MODE: Program controlled

BYPASSED: <10 Hz to 40 kHz +0/-1 dB

THD + N (10 Hz - 80 kHz BW):

PROCESS MODE: ≤ .003%

BYPASSED: ≤ .002%

SIGNAL TO NOISE:

-101 dBu

CROSSTALK:

<-75 dB @ 1kHz

CMRR:

-60 dB

NOMINAL INPUT LEVEL:

0 dBu (775 VRMS)

MAX OUTPUT:

+22 dBu

MAX INPUT:

+22 dBu

INPUT IMPEDANCE:

20 k Ohms balanced

(Pin 2 positive), 10k Ohms unbalanced

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:

200 Ohms balanced

(Pin 2 positive), 100 Ohms unbalanced

POWER REQUIREMENTS:

8 Watts @ 120 VRMS 50/60 Hz

8 Watts @ 230 VRMS 50/60 Hz

DIMENSIONS:

19"W x 1.75"H x 9" D

483 mm x 44 mm x 229 mm

NET WEIGHT:

7.1 lbs. (3.22kg)

SHIPPING WEIGHT:

8.7 lbs. (3.95kg)

kosmos™

DAS GROSSE BEBEN SUBHARMONIC-GENERATOR

3. CUT SUB BASS FROM MAIN:

11. SUB WOOFER OUTPUT:

8 Watt @ 120 V RMS 50/60 Hz

8 Watt @ 230 V RMS 50/60 Hz

ABMESSAGEGEN:

B 483 mm x H 44 mm x T 229 mm

NETTOGEWICHT:

3,22 kg

VERSANDGEWICH:

3,95 kg

PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY

Effective Date: July 1, 1998

What This Warranty Covers

Your Peavey Warranty covers defects in material and workmanship in Peavey products purchased and serviced in the U.S.A. and Canada.

What This Warranty Does Not Cover

The Warranty does not cover: (1) damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation or operation, rental, product modification or neglect; (2) damage occurring during shipment; (3) damage caused by repair or service performed by persons not authorized by Peavey; (4) products on which the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed; (5) products not purchased from an Authorized Peavey Dealer.

Who This Warranty Protects

This Warranty protects only the original retail purchaser of the product.

How Long This Warranty Lasts

The Warranty begins on the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser. The duration of the Warranty is as follows:

Product Category	Duration
Guitars/Basses, Amplifiers, Pre-Amplifiers, Mixers, Electronic Crossovers and Equalizers	2 years * (+ 3 years)
Drums	2 years * (+ 1 year)
Enclosures	3 years * (+ 2 years)
Digital Effect Devices and Keyboard and MIDI Controllers	1 year * (+ 1 year)
Microphones	2 years
Speaker Components (incl. speakers, baskets, drivers, diaphragm replacement kits and passive crossovers) and all Accessories	1 year
Tubes and Meters	90 days

[Denotes additional warranty period applicable if optional Warranty Registration Card is completed and returned to Peavey by original retail purchaser within 90 days of purchase.]

What Peavey Will Do

We will repair or replace (at Peavey's discretion) products covered by warranty at no charge for labor or materials. If the product or component must be shipped to Peavey for warranty service, the consumer must pay initial shipping charges. If the repairs are covered by warranty, Peavey will pay the return shipping charges.

How To Get Warranty Service

(1) Take the defective item and your sales receipt or other proof of date of purchase to your Authorized Peavey Dealer or Authorized Peavey Service Center.

OR

(2) Ship the defective item, prepaid, to Peavey Electronics Corporation, International Service Center, 412 Highway 11 & 80 East, Meridian, MS 39301 or Peavey Canada Ltd., 95 Shields Court, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 9T5. Include a detailed description of the problem, together with a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of date of purchase as evidence of warranty coverage. Also provide a complete return address.

Limitation of Implied Warranties

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING WARRANTYES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Exclusions of Damages

PEAVEY'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AT PEAVEY'S OPTION. IF WE ELECT TO REPLACE THE PRODUCT, THE REPLACEMENT MAY BE A RECONDITIONED UNIT. PEAVEY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES BASED ON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS AT THE SITE OF USE, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF PEAVEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

If you have any questions about this warranty or service received or if you need assistance in locating an Authorized Service Center, please contact the Peavey International Service Center at [phone] / Peavey Canada Ltd. at [phone].

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using electric products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. This unit should be checked by a qualified service technician if:

2. Read all safety and operating instructions before using this product.

3. All safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
4. Obey all cautions in the operating instructions and on the back of the unit.
5. All operating instructions should be followed.
6. This product should not be used near water (i.e., a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, wet basement, etc.)
7. This product should be located so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. It should not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built-in enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air.
8. This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as a stove, radiator, or another heat producing amplifier.
9. Connect only to a power supply of the type marked on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord.
10. Never break off the ground pin on the power supply cord. For more information on grounding, write for our free booklet "Shock Hazard and Grounding."
11. Power supply cords should always be handled carefully. Never walk on or place equipment on power supply cords. Periodically check cords for cuts or signs of stress, especially at the plug and the point where the cord exits the unit.
12. The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long periods of time.
13. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be provided.
14. Metal parts can be cleaned with a damp rag. The vinyl covering used on some units can be cleaned with a damp rag or an ammonia-based household cleaner if necessary. Disconnect unit from power supply before cleaning.
15. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through the ventilation holes or any other openings.

a. The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
b. Anything has fallen or been spilled into the unit.
c. The unit does not operate correctly.
d. The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.

1. The user should not attempt to service this equipment. All service work should be done by a qualified service technician.
2. This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by Peavey Electronics.
3. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility 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

8

6

4

3

2

1 1/2

1

1/2

1/4 or less

Sound Level dBA, Slow Response

90

92

95

97

100

102

105

110

115

According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. Ear plugs or protectors for 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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Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

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