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Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 w...

Page 4 - WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE; BEWAHREN SIE DIESE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE AUF!

WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE ACHTUNG: Beim Einsatz von Elektrogeräten müssen u.a. grundlegende Vorsichtsmaßnahmen befolgt werden : 1. Lesen Sie sich diese Anweisungen durch. 2. Bewahren Sie diese Anweisungen auf. 3. Beachten Sie alle Warnungen. 4. Befolgen Sie alle Anweisungen. 5. Setzen Sie dieses ...

Page 5 - INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES DE SECURITE; GARDEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS!

INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES DE SECURITE ATTENTION: L’utilisation de tout appareil électrique doit être soumise aux precautions d’usage incluant: 1. Lire ces instructions. 2. Gardez ce manuel pour de futures références. 3. Prétez attention aux messages de précautions de ce manuel. 4. Suivez ces instruct...

Page 6 - INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES PARA SU SEGURIDAD; GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES!

INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES PARA SU SEGURIDAD CUIDADO: Cuando use productos electrónicos, debe tomar precauciones básicas, incluyendo las siguientes: 1. Lea estas instrucciones. 2. Guarde estas instrucciones. 3. Haga caso de todos los consejos. 4. Siga todas las instrucciones. 5. No usar este aparato ...

Page 7 - ENGLISH

7 PV® 3800 Power Amplifier Congratulations on your purchase of the PV 3800, a power amplifier designed for years of reliable, flawless operation under rigorous use. This amplifier offers the sonic superiority and unsurpassed reliability for which Peavey is famous, while remain-ing surprisingly compa...

Page 8 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Save the carton and packing materials! Should you ever need to ship the unit, use only the original factory packing. For replacement packaging, call Peavey Customer Service Department directly. 2 Read all documentation before oper- ating your equipment. Retain all doc-ument...

Page 9 - Option 1; Option 2; Option 4; Operating Precautions; Although the PV 3800 amplifier has RAMPUP; Installation

Unpacking Connecting Power Upon unpacking, inspect the amplifier. If you find any damage, notify your supplier immediately. Only the consignee may institute a claim with the carrier for damage incurred during shipping. Be sure to save the carton and all packing materials. Should you ever need to shi...

Page 10 - Front Panel

10 AC POWER SWITCH/CIRCUIT BREAKER The PV® 3800 amplifier has a combination AC switch/circuit breaker on the front panel. If the switch shuts off during normal use, push it back to the ON position once. If it will not stay on, the amplifier needs servicing. INDICATORS The PV 3800 amplifier features ...

Page 11 - Rear Panel; AC POWER INLET

11 Rear Panel AC POWER INLET : This is the receptacle for an IEC line cord, which provides AC power to the unit. Connect the line cord to this connector to provide power to the unit. Damage to the equipment may result if improper line volt-age is used. (See line voltage marking on unit). Never break...

Page 13 - Use; Bridged Operation

1 Operation Modes For stereo (dual channel) operation, turn the amplifier off and set the mode select switches on the back panel to the OUT (extended) position. In this mode, both channels operate independently of each other with their input attenuators controlling their respective levels. For examp...

Page 17 - PV; Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

17 PV ® 3800 Specifications Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Rated Power Bridge 8 ohms 2650 watts @ 1 kHz at <0.1% T.H.D. Rated Power (2 x 4 ohms) 1300 watts per channel @ 1 kHz at <0.05% T.H.D. both channels driven Rated Power (2 x 8 ohms) 775 watts per channel @ ...

Page 18 - feet; Wire Gauge Chart

1 wire gauge power loss into power loss into power loss into (AWG) 8 Ω load (%) 4 Ω load (%) 2 Ω load (%) 18 16 14 12 10 .79 .50 .31 .20 .125 1.58 1.00 .62 .40 .25 3.16 2.00 1.24 .80 .50 5 feet 18 16 14 12 10 1.58 1.00 .62 .40 .25 3.16 2.0 1.25 .80 .50 6.32 4.00 2.50 1.60 1.00 10 feet 18 16 14 12 10...

Page 19 - PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY

19 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:...