Peavey Century Series - Manuals

Page 3 - ABLE OF

Feature Overview 2 A brief description of the Vx design, features and functions. Mixing with VCA's 3 Adapted from “Mixing with VCA's,” by Mark Smith, in LIVE SOUND! Magazine. Wiring Conventions 5 Contains diagrams indicating how connectors for Crest consoles are wired. Rear Connections 6 Details the...

Page 4 - Feature Overview; • 48 Volt switchable phantom power on all microphone inputs.; ENTURY

Feature Overview The Century Series has the audio quality, features, and func-tions demanded by the modern music professional. The Vx isthe first Crest Console to use VCA's, includes all of the basicfeatures found in other Century Series consoles and adds anextensive meter bridge and a set of advanc...

Page 5 - ) Turn up Subgroup #6 10db also to keep the reverb at the

An introduction to VCA's A VCA (voltage controlled amplifier) uses a DC control volt-age to attenuate or boost an audio signal. The VCA DOES NOThave Audio signal present in the fader. The fader only controlsthe amount of voltage (level) an input can have to a mix bussor summing amp. To get the input...

Page 7 - Wiring Conventions; Wiring is as follows:; OUTPUT XLR; INPUT; Connector: Headphone Output; INSERT; Connector: Stereo Input Module Insert L, Insert R

V X P AGE 5 C ENTURY S ERIES Wiring Conventions Crest consoles are wired with connectors that are used throughout the professional audio industry. Wiring is as follows: 1 2 3 PIN 1 = GROUND PIN 2 = POSITIVE PIN 3 = NEGATIVE OUTPUT XLR INPUT XLR PIN 3 PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 3 PIN 2 PIN 1 TIP - POSITIVE RING...

Page 8 - Rear Connections; Line In - greater than 10k

Rear Connections The rear connections facilitate the numerous inputs and outputsnecessary for successful mixing. Since the console is of littleuse until it is wired into a whole system, an understanding ofwhat each input and output does is necessary before it can beproperly connected. Use the descri...

Page 9 - Master Module Connections

V X P AGE 7 C ENTURY S ERIES Master Module Connections Left/Right Bal Out This male XLR jack delivers a balanced post-fader signalcontaining all signals assigned to the left and right outputs. Mono Bal Out This male XLR jack delivers a balanced post-fader signalcontaining all signals assigned to the...

Page 10 - Safety Considerations; - Each new power supply is shipped; Twin Supply Operation; Century Series Console Power Supply; Power Supply

Supply Identification The type of power supply can be identified by the model num-ber shown on the back of the chassis and panel label. Power Requirements The Century Series power supplies have certain electricalrequirements to operate properly. If possible the power supplyshould be connected to a d...

Page 11 - To AC Mains; Power Connections; Ground Link; Console Cooling

V X P AGE 9 C ENTURY S ERIES Designed & manufactured in the USA by: A division of Crest Audio Inc. 100 Eisenhower Dr. Paramus, New Jersey 07652 USA POWER OUT POWER OUT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE—NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ...

Page 12 - System Connections; Input Connections

V X P AGE 10 C ENTURY S ERIES System Connections The console is the hub of a sound system. Because it controls most of the variables within a system, proper connection and com-ponent relationships are vital to assure accurate operation and results. The following diagrams illustrate conventional syst...

Page 13 - Output Connections

V X P AGE 11 C ENTURY S ERIES C E N T U R Y 10 0 5 10 20 30 15 40 60 10 0 5 10 20 30 15 40 60 10 0 5 10 20 30 15 40 60 10 0 5 10 20 30 15 40 60 10 0 5 10 20 30 15 40 60 10 0 5 10 20 30 15 40 60 10 0 5 10 20 30 15 40 60 10 0 5 10 20 30 15 40 60 10 0 5 10 20 30 15 40 60 10 0 5 10 20 30 15 40 60 10 0 5...

Page 14 - Vx Input Module

V X P AGE 12 C ENTURY S ERIES Vx Input Module The input module is the main method by which input signalsare brought into the console. The Vx input module takes thenew features introduced with the GTx console and adds amore flexible Aux send/assignment Section and extensiveVCA (Voltage Controlled Amp...

Page 15 - Switches the Aux 8 signal source between pre and post-fader.

V X P AGE 13 C ENTURY S ERIES AUX SENDS 1- 8 Individual LevelControls T h e s e P u s h - O n / P u s h O f f p o t s a d j u s t s i g n a l l e v e l s e n t t orespective Aux buses. Pushing the switch down turns the sendon or off. An associated two color LED indicates status: OFFindicates an 'off...

Page 16 - Vx Stereo Input Module

V X P AGE 14 C ENTURY S ERIES Vx Stereo Input Module The Vx Stereo Input module is essentially two Vx Input mod-ules packaged to fit into a one-module space. This module isvery useful for accepting remote feeds, effects outputs andother signals that require stereo handling. 48V Phantom Power Switch ...

Page 17 - Assigns audio to the Mono bus.

V X P AGE 15 C ENTURY S ERIES STEREO Switch w/LED L i k e t h e A U X 1 - 6 c o n t r o l s , A U X 7 & 8 I n d i v i d u a l L e v e lControls normally send a summed (L+R) signal to the AUXoutputs. When the STEREO switch is depressed, AUX 7 and 8become a send ‘left’ and ‘right’ send respectivel...

Page 19 - Optional Multi-Input Module; Panel controls (each of four identical inputs)

Optional Multi-Input Module The left side of this double-module provides four stereo inputswhich are summed together creating a stereo sub-mix. Theright side takes that mix and processes it as a stereo source intothe Vx. The right side (called Multi Master) is similar to a reg-ular Vx Stereo Input m...

Page 21 - Vx Group Modules; MATRIX Section

V X P AGE 19 C ENTURY S ERIES Vx Group Modules Each Vx Group module has three sections: Matrix, AudioGroup, and VCA Group. Fully loaded Vx consoles have eightgroup modules. Group number is indicated on Solo switch. Group Meter Located on the meter bridge, it indicates the post-fader outputlevel of t...

Page 23 - Vx Master Section; MONO Module

Vx Master Section Comprises four modules and is the control center for the Vxconsole. Stereo Aux In, Monitoring, Solo, Talkback, StereoProgram In, Master Aux & Matrix, internal oscillator & SceneMuting functions are controlled here. LEFT/RIGHT Modules Stereo Aux In HF Level Upper-band fixed ...

Page 24 - MASTER Module; This switches the generator to pink noise replacing tone.

V X P AGE 22 C ENTURY S ERIES S t e r e o P r o g r a m S O L O S w i t c hw/LED Solo monitoring facility for the Stereo Program signal. Choiceof PFL or AFL in stereo. Alt L/R Output facility Stereo output with level control and mute. The source is themain L&R output, either pre or post output f...

Page 25 - Aux Mute Group Switch w/LED; Indicate the post-fader output of Group buses.; Indicate the 8 Aux output levels.; SOLO L & SOLO R Meters; Indicate level of any signal selected for PFL.; GROUP Meters; Indicate the post-fader output of Group buses.; SOLO L & SOLO R Meters; Indicate level of any signal selected for.

The SAFE facility allows a channel to be isolated temporarilyfrom the Mute Groups without disturbing the selection. Mute Groups are part of the Vx Expansion system. Refer to theSpecial Facilities section. Aux Mute Group Switch w/LED The eight Aux Master Output Mutes are connected to the AuxGroup Mut...

Page 26 - Special Facilities; The facilities included are:

V X P AGE 24 C ENTURY S ERIES Special Facilities Century Vx Console Expansion The Expansion option is available for all Vx models. Two Vxc o n s o l e s m a y b e l i n k e d i n a M a s t e r - S l a v e a r r a n g e m e n t .Alternatively, a Vx may be linked to a Yamaha PM seriesmodel, or other c...

Page 27 - LCR PANNING

C ENTURY S ERIES V X P AGE 25 Special Facilities (cont'd) LCR PANNING Operation of center-cluster sound systems requires panningchannels between the Left and Right sides of the main stereoP A a n d b e t w e e n t h e s t e r e o P A a n d t h e c e n t e r s y s t e m .Conventional panning systems ...

Page 30 - Technical specifications for the Century Vx console.; Frequency Response; Configurations

V X A PPENDIX A C ENTURY S ERIES General Specifications -Vx Console Technical specifications for the Century Vx console. Available (Eight Bus) Configurations 20 inputs (32 Frame) 32 inputs (44 Frame) 40 inputs (52 Frame) 52 inputs (64 Frame) All Century Vx consoles are available with stereo input mo...

Page 31 - Vx Block Diagram

V X A PPENDIX A C ENTURY S ERIES CONTROL & POWER – BAL MIC IN BAL LINE IN INPUT PREAMP GAIN 20 - 70dB FOUR BAND EQ LEVEL L F L MID H MID H F PEAK/ SHELF PEAK/ SHELF HPF Ø LINE 15dB PAD P S P PRE MUTE ? DIRECT OUT INSERT SEND +48V EQ IN PEAK 2180 VCA M M PRE SOURCE AMP EQ N O YES Vx INPUT MODULE ...

Page 32 - Console Side Dimensions; The following diagram illustrates the depth and height dimen-

V X C ENTURY S ERIES A PPENDIX A Console Side Dimensions The following diagram illustrates the depth and height dimen- sions (from the side) for all Century Vx consoles. 2.25"/57mm 24.75" / 629mm 28.0" / 71 1mm 30.21"/767mm 35 ° 12.6875" 322mm 12.5625" 319mm .65"/17mm 31....

Page 33 - Rear Views & Dimensions

A PPENDIX A V X C ENTURY S ERIES EXT TB IN INSERT SEND BAL RTN INSERT SEND BAL RTN L - T A P E I N - R INSERT SEND BAL RTN BUS IN M A T R I X OUT EXT IN AUX IN A INSERT SEND BAL RTN A U X O U T P U T S 1 3 5 7 A U X O U T P U T S 2 4 6 8 L - S T R P G M - R L - A L T O U T - R L - M N T R O U T - R ...

Page 34 - VX User Options; IMPORTANT

V X A PPENDIX A C ENTURY S ERIES VX User Options VX consoles are shipped having standard configuration unless specified at time of order. These are ways that the console config-uration may be varied after manufacture. The items listed are internal options selected by gold jumper links or pcb DIP swi...

Page 35 - Thumbscrews; Upper Screw

Console Disassembly Though you shouldn’t have to disassemble the console, it is necessary to remove modules to change the jumper and switch set-tings associated with the internally selectable options. The following steps detail the tasks involved when taking the consoleapart. ONE • Open the armrest....

Page 37 - Appendix B - Schematics

Appendix B - Schematics SCHEMATIC NAME # NOTES MODULES STANDARD INPUT CONNECTOR PCB 1 Vx INPUT CONNECTOR PCB STANDARD INPUT MAIN PCB 2 Vx INPUT MAIN PCB LCR SUB PCB 3 LCRSUB01 Vx LCR SUB PCB STEREO INPUT CONNECTOR PCB 4 Vx STEREO INPUT CONNECTOR PCB STEREO INPUT MAIN PCB 5 Vx STEREO INPUT MAIN PCB G...

Vx Owner's Manual Copyright © 1997 Crest Audio Inc. v 2.3 11/3/97 D7000004 Crest Audio Inc. 100 Eisenhower Dr., Paramus NJ 07652 USA TEL : 201.909.8700 FAX : 201.909.8744 http://www.crestaudio.com Printed in USA *D7000004*