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®
Escort 3000
300 Watt Powered Mixer
Operating
Manual
www.peavey.com
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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 insi
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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 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
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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 Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser ein. 6. Reinigen Sie es nur mit einem trockenen Tuch. 7. Blockieren Sie keine der Lüftungsöffnungen. Führen Sie die Installation gemäß den Anweisungen des Herstelle
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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 instructions. 5. N’utilisez pas cette unité proche de plans d’eau. 6. N’utilisez qu’un tissu sec pour le nettoyage de votre unité. 7. N’obstruez pas les systèmes de refroidissement de votre unité et instal
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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 cerca del agua. 6. Limpiar solamente con una tela seca. 7. No bloquear ninguna de las salidas de ventilación. Instalar de acuerdo a las instrucciones del fabricante. 8. No instalar cerca de ninguna fu
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English ® Escort Portable Public Address System ® Congratulations! You have just purchased the world’s finest packaged sound system, the Peavey Escort . The Escort’s integrated design allows for ease of transportation, while its user-friendly controls offer ease of operation, making it the perfect choice for schools, churches, civic organizations and small musical groups. The Escort features dual two-way speakers driven by a five-channel, 300 Watt stereo powered ® mixer, making it ideal for b
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Quick Setup Guide THINK SAFETY FIRST! ® Much of the setup of the Escort is similar to the setup of other sound systems, and many aspects require plain common sense. Safety should always be your first concern. Always use grounded outlets and three-wire extension cords. Run sound system cables in a way to prevent the danger or tripping and tape them down when necessary. Place the speaker stands and mixer on a solid, level surface. Following these guidelines will help prevent personal injury and
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Connecting CD, Tape or Other Line Sources Connect a CD or tape player to the CHANNEL 5 auxiliary input connectors (AUX IN) as shown (Fig. 8). If you wish to connect an additional tape machine, CD or other line source to the Escort, CHANNEL 5 also has stereo line inputs and CHANNELS 1-3 have monaural (MONO) line inputs. Additional cables for connecting to the Escort are available from your Peavey dealer. Connecting only to the CHANNEL 4 LEFT/MONO jack automatically converts that channel for m
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Using the Graphic Equalizer Unlike the BASS and TREBLE controls on each channel that adjust only the tone of their own input signals, the five-band graphic equalizer adjusts the tonal balance of all the signals going through the powered mixer. This gives the user greater flexibility in adjusting the sound, but use moderation in making adjustments. ® The FLS (Feedback Locating System) LED indicators are invaluable tools in helping to reduce/ eliminate feedback. To use the FLS feature, start by
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® The FLS (Feedback Locating System) LED indicators are invaluable tools in helping to reduce/eliminate feedback. To use the FLS feature, start by setting all graphic EQ sliders (Fig. 9) to 0. Then, before the audience arrives, increase the MASTER VOLUME and/or CHANNEL GAIN until feedback occurs. Note which LED illuminates and slightly lower the corresponding slider. This reduces the gain at the feedback frequency, and can be repeated if necessary to improve gain before feedback. However, only l
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Optional Accessories (available from Peavey dealers) Microphone stand(s) Additional microphones and cables Microphone wind screens Additional speaker cables in various lengths Additional speaker stands in various heights Audio cables for CD and tape Optional Mixer Stand Assembly: Remove the mixer stand from the case. The mixer stand consists of three parts: two pairs of legs and the stand cross-members (Fig. 1). Hold the stand cross-member with the leg sockets together as shown (Fig. 2). Fully
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Escort 3000 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Check Correction No sound Is power switch on? Turn power switch on (no power light) Is line cord connected to live power outlet? Connect power cord to live outlet No sound Are MASTER and CHANNEL GAIN controls up? Adjust both MASTER and CHANNEL (power light on) GAIN controls upward to desired level. Check speaker connections. Turn mic switch on. Check mic or sound source connection. Only one speaker works Mono line source into CHANNEL 4 or 5? Fully in
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PEAVEY ELECTRONICS CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY Effective Date: September 5, 2007 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) dam- age occurring during shipment; (3) damage caused by repair or ser
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Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Peavey Electronics Corporation •5022 Hartley Peavey Dr. • Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 483-5365 • FAX (601) 486-1278 • www.peavey.com © 2008 80303164
