Master Control - Peavey PVi PORTABLE Manual De Operación

MASTER CONTROL

14) & 15) These LEDs monitor the output signal levels of both main outputs. The red LED is illuminated when the
internal limiter is engaged to prevent the signal from being clipped (clipping results in distortion and should be
avoided). If the Limiter LED flashes continuously or remains on constantly during use, reduce the output levels
until they flash only during strong signal peaks.
16) & 17) MASTER VOLUME LEVEL CONTROLS - The Left and Right Master Volume Controls adjust the main output
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level of the PV i PORTABLE. For the majority of applications, the PVi PORTABLE system should be operated with
these controls at their 12 o'clock position. In situations where more volume is required the master controls can
provide an additional 6 dB of gain when turned to the right of the center position. Set the system up in the normal
manner and adjust levels as necessary. Raise the master volume controls beyond their 1 o'clock position only after
increasing the individual channel level controls.
18) MAIN STEREO / MAIN MONITOR - Allows the PVi PORTABLE's power amps to be configured as stereo or main/
monitor. In STEREO mode, the system operates as a traditional stereo mixer/amplifier. In the MAIN/MONITOR
mode, the channel level controls set the level for the Main mix (LEFT master volume control). The EFX/AUX controls
set the individual channel levels for the Monitor (RIGHT master volume control). When the MAIN/MONITOR
position is selected, the Pan and Balance controls become inoperative (you have selected a mono setting for the
output).
Additionally, the internal digital effect is only sent to the MAIN speaker output. Digital effects are not available
to the MONITOR speaker output in this mode. Keep in mind that the effects level sends for the MAIN MIX and the
signal level to the MONITOR out are both controlled by the EFX/AUX level control.
NOTE: Due to the dual functionality of the EFX/AUX control in the MAIN/MONITOR mode, it is possible to have an
undesirable amount of reverb coming out the main output when attempting to increase the level of the monitor
output. Conversely, having the correct amount of effect on a channel may result in the level to the monitor being
incorrect. If independent monitor/effects controls become mandatory consider upgrading to the Escort 5000 or
Escort 6000 portable P.A. system.
19) EQ ON/OFF CONTROL - Inserts EQ (20) into the main signal path. Use this switch to compare the sound of the
main mix with and without the EQ. This comparison will help "dial in" the right amount of EQ.
20) MASTER EQ CONTROL - These sliders control the overall EQ of the main mix. Use these controls to compensate
for the sound of the room. As with all EQ, use sparingly. Increasing any frequency band too much can cause
feedback, and decreasing any frequency band dramatically can cause muffled and unintelligible audio output.
NOTE: Be sure to start out with all EQ sliders set at 0. Adjust up or down slowly and slightly to achieve desired
results. It can help to choose a familiar prerecorded track to play through the system while making these
adjustments.
MIC/LINE STEREO INPUTS
22) MIC INPUT JACK - These three-pin XLR balanced female connectors are designed to connect to, and receive
signals from, low impedance microphones.
NOTE: We recommend the PVi 100 microphone (item number 00577800) or the PVi 2 microphone (item number
0049636).
21) LINE INPUT JACK - These 1/4" balanced input jacks are suited for use with items having line level outputs such
as high impedance microphones, keyboards, drum machines, outboard effects, etc. It accepts both balanced and
unbalanced cables.
23) & 32) STEREO INPUTS - Stereo phono 1/8" TRS input jack and 1/4" TRS jacks (wired for Tip=Left, Ring=Right
and Sleeve=Ground, the standard format of commercially available cables) designed for use with a portable MP3
player, DVD player, or any other stereo source.
Note: These connectors are set at a constant "line level."