PENTA - Guitar amplifier PEAVEY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PENTA PEAVEY

Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

CAUTION: Risk of electrical shock — DO NOT OPEN!

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING: To prevent electrical shock or fire hazard, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture, and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus. Before using this apparatus, read the operating guide for further warnings.

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

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding plug. The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories provided by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
    Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. Never break off the ground pin. Write for our free booklet "Shock Hazard and Grounding." Connect only to a power supply of the type marked on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord.
15. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be provided.
16. Note for UK only: If the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this unit do not correspond with the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

a) 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.
b) The wire that is colored blue must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter N or the color black.
c) The wire that is colored brown must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter L or the color red.

1. This electrical apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and care should be taken not to place objects containing liquids, such as vases, upon the apparatus.
2. 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	Sound Level dBA, Slow Response
8	90
6	92
4	95
3	97
2	100
1 1/2	102
1	105
1/2	110
1/4 or less	115

According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. Ear plugs or protectors to 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.

The new all-analog Peavey Penta is a straight-forward, all-tube 140 watt guitar amplifier that captures the sound and feel of five distinctly different amplifiers that rival the world's most expensive "boutique" amplifiers. The combination of modern, high-reliability design techniques paired with its wide range of available tones and switching capabilities puts the Penta in a class all its own—multi-channel versatility in a bulletproof package for the tube purist! There are two Pentatone™ rotary switches (one on front, one on the rear), both with the same five gain/voicing settings, ranging from sparkly clean sounds to, indisputably, the most dangerous of all distortion tones available. The position of the second, rear-mounted Pentatone switch determines which of the five voicings is used as the footswitchable second channel.

The Penta is Peavey's first true departure from the feature-laden tube machines, which we are best known for, in nearly 20 years. All of our past guitar tube amplifier research and design efforts have been implemented and refined with tremendous emphasis on quality. The result is a no-frills, easy-to-use, super-reliable all-out tube guitar amplifier that will leave you begging for more...huge power, pure tone...enough said.

FEATURES:

• 140 watts (rms) into 4, 8 or 16 ohms
• Matched quad of EL34 tubes
• Four 12AX7/ECC83 tubes
• Grain-oriented steel output transformer
• 100% all-tube signal path
• Ultra-high quality polypropylene capacitors in the signal path
• Highly reliable axial power supply capacitors
• Dual Pentatone selector switches that are footswitchable per setting
• Ceramic tube sockets
  High and low gain inputs
  Output impedance selector switch
• Dual, paralleled speaker outputs

Ventilation: Allow 8'' of clearance on all sides from a combustible surface.

High Gain Input (1)

This is the normal input for most guitars. It is 6 dB hotter than the Low Gain Input (2).

Low Gain Input (2)

This is provided for instruments that have extremely high output levels.

Gain (3)

This controls the input volume of the amplifier and adjusts the amount of preamp distortion.

Treble (4)

Passive tone control used to adjust desired level of high frequencies.

Mid (5)

Passive tone control used to adjust desired level of middle frequencies.

Bass (6)

Passive tone control used to adjust desired level of low frequencies.

Master Volume (7)

This controls the overall volume level of the amplifier.

Presence (8)

Active tone control that adjusts the high frequency damping in the power amp stage.

PentatoneTM (9)

This switch allows the user to select from five distinct gain structure/EQ voicing combinations. There is a second Pentatone switch on the rear panel (13) to allow for footswitchable selection between any two of the settings.

PENTA

TUBE GUITAR AMPLIFIER

PENTATONE

PRESENCE

MASTER VOLUME

BASS

MID

TREBLE

GAIN

INPUTS

Standby (10)

This switch is used to allow the tubes to warm up before the amplifier is activated. It is advisable to allow for three minutes of tube warm-up time before engaging the Standby switch.

Power (11)

This switch provides AC power to the transformer.

Footswitch (12)

This 1 / 4'' mono jack is provided for use with a single- · button footswitch. This creates the capability to switch from the Pentatone™ setting on the front to the setting on the back. Without the footswitch, only the front Pentatone setting will function.

Pentatone (13)

This switch allows the user to select one of the five standard settings in conjunction with the footswitch.

Speaker Outputs (14)

These 1/4 mono jacks provide two connections for speaker cabinets.

Impedance Selector (15)

This switch must be set properly depending upon the speaker cabinet used. If two 16 ohm cabinets are being used the switch should be set to 8 ohm.

Ground (16)

This three-position switch is used when you have a hum problem. Try using this switch to eliminate hum problems that are related to the AC mains or AC line grounding.

Line Cord (120 V units only) (17)

For your safety, we have incorporated a three-wire line (mains) cable with proper grounding facilities. It is not advisable to remove the ground pin under any circumstances. If it is necessary to use the Penta™ without proper grounding facilities, suitable grounding adapters should be used. Greatly reduced shock hazard exists when the unit is operated with the proper grounded receptacles.

Fuse (18)

A 6A / 250 amp fuse is located within the cap of the fuseholder. It must be replaced with the same type and value in order to avoid damage to the equipment and to prevent voiding the warranty. If the amp repeatedly blows fuses, it should be taken to a qualified service center for repair.

WARNING: The fuse should only be replaced when the power cord has been disconnected from its power source.

Footswitch (12)

This 1 / 4'' mono jack is provided for use with a single- · button footswitch. This creates the capability to switch from the Pentatone™ setting on the front to the setting on the back. Without the footswitch, only the front Pentatone setting will function.

Pentatone (13)

This switch allows the user to select one of the five standard settings in conjunction with the footswitch.

Speaker Outputs (14)

These 1/4 mono jacks provide two connections for speaker cabinets.

Impedance Selector (15)

This switch must be set properly to match the speaker cabinet used. If two 16 ohm cabinets are being used the switch should be set to 8 ohm.

Voltage Selector (16)

Selects between 220-230 VAC or 240 VAC this must be properly set for the amplifier to function correctly.

Line Cord (230 V units only) (17)

If it is necessary to use the Penta™ without proper grounding facilities, suitable grounding adapters should be used. Greatly reduced shock hazard exists when the unit is operated with the proper grounded receptacles.

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 terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: (1) The wire that is colored green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked by the letter E, or by the earth symbol, or colored green or green and yellow. (2) The wire that is colored blue must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter N, or colored black. (3) The wire that is colored brown must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter L or colored red.

Fuse (18)

A F3A/2502 amp fuse is located within the cap of the fuseholder. It must be replaced with the same type and value in order to avoid damage to the equipment and to prevent voiding the warranty. If the amp repeatedly blows fuses, it should be taken to a qualified service center for repair.

WARNING: The fuse should only be replaced when the power cord has been disconnected from its power source.

Penta™

Tube Amplifier

SPECIFICATIONS

Tube Complement:

Four matched EL34 tubes

Four 12AX7/ECC83 tubes

Rated Power and Load:

140 W (rms) into 16, 8 & 4 ohm

External jacks are paralleled - 4 ohms minimum

The following specs are measured @ 1 kHz with the controls preset as follows:

Bass, Treble & Mid EQ @ 5

Master Volume @ 10

(Nominal levels are with Pre Gain @ 5. Minimum levels are with Pre Gain @ 10.)

Preamp Input Section (1st channel):

Nominal Input Level: O dBV, 1V RMS

Minimum Input Level: -20 dBV, 100 mV RMS

Maximum Input Level: 6 dBV, 2V RMS

System Signal-to-Noise:

(1st channel - 20 Hz to 20 kHz unweighted)

(Pre Gain set halfway)

Greater than 80 dB below rated power

Equalization:

Custom Bass, Mid, & Treble passive type EQ for each mode

Remote Footswitch (included):

Heavy duty 1-button footswitch

Power consumption:

Domestic: 300 watts, 60 Hz, 120 VAC

Export: 300 watts, 50 / 60Hz 220-230/240 VAC

Dimensions:

17.875" H x 21.375" W x 10.25" D

(45.40 cm x 54.29 cm x 26.03 cm)

Weight:

57.8 lbs. (26.24 kg) with power supply

Specifications subject to change without notice.

DEUTSCH

Penta™

Rohrenversteller

(45.40cm x 54.29cm x 26.03 cm)

Poids:

Volumen general a 10

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 WARRANTY 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 WHEHTHER 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.

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

Peavey Electronics Corporation • 711 A Street • Meridian, MS 39301

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