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X R 6 8 4 F / X R 696F Operation Manual
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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 manufacturerÕs instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, s
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ENGLISH ¨ XR 684F/696F Powered Mixers Thank you for purchasing the XR 684F/XR 696F by Peavey. These powered mixers include many of the latest technological ª ª developments from Peavey engineers. Incorporating 48-bit effectsâ a Feedback Ferret â DDT speaker protection as well as many other featuresâ this compactâ lightweight powered mixer is perfect for most any application. More power. More features. More reliability. All from Peavey! The XR 684F and XR 696F are both represented in this manual.
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QUICK SET-UP GUIDE 1. Connect speakers to your XR 684F/XR 696F. Route speaker cable for safetyâ taping down if necessary. 2. Be certain that all levels are down and your EQ is flat. 3. Connect all microphones and instruments. Turn on power to the XR 684F/XR 696F and set master controls to the 12:00 position. 4. Adjust channel level controls for proper volume mix. Engage pad switches if a channel distorts or if the channel becomes loud very quickly as its control is turned up. 5. Adjust graphic a
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Channel Section Since the channel descriptions for both the XR 684F and the XR 696F are identicalâ no distinction will be made between the units in this section. Alsoâ channels 7Ð9 contain many of the same great features found in channels 1Ð6 so only the differences will be pointed out on these channels (7Ð9). 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Channels 1Ð6 1. Mic Input: XLR balancedâ low-impedance channel input optimized for a microphone or other low-impedance source. Pin 2 is the positive input. Due to t
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3. Pad: Attenuates the input signal by 25 dB. If you notice distortion from a particular channel or if the channel becomes loud very quicklyâ try engaging this switch. In addition to increasing the dynamic rangeâ the channel input can now accommodate a higher input level before clipping occurs. This may be necessary when close-micÕing a loud guitar amp or drum kit. 4. Insert Jacks (channels 1 and 2 only): 1/4" stereo (TRS) jacks which allow an external device to be inserted into the signal path
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Channels 7Ð8 12. Right Input: High impedance 1/4" input for line-level signals. The Right Input is adjusted by the Gain control. If the XR 684F/XR 696F is in Left/Right modeâ the signal will go the Right Speaker Output. In Main/Mon modeâ the signal is combined with the Left Input and placed on the main speaker out. The right signal can also be patched out of the mixer via the right output jack to external components such as effectsâ power amps and recording devices. 13. Left/Mono Input: High-imp
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Master Section YouÕll find enough features in the Master Section of the XR 684F/XR 696F to fit most sound reinforcement situations. Our audacious engineers (these guys are nuts) have been busy adding features to these products that you wonÕt find in any other powered mixer. A 48-bit effects processorâ a 9-band stereo EQâ a Feedback Ferretªâ DDTª speaker protection and much more. 9
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Effects Section 16 19 20 21 17 18 22 23 16. Store: This button enables you to store a custom effects setting to one of four preset locations (Store 1ÐStore 4). Start with one of the twelve presets provided. Adjust the two parameter controls (Time/Size and Color/Tone) to your desired settings. When you are satisfied with the new settingsâ push the Store button once. The corresponding LED will start blinking. Nowâ twist the Preset Selector knob to one of the four locations provided and push the St
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19. Preset: Selects the effect preset or user-defined preset. See the table below. 20. Time/Size: This control adjusts the time of the particular reverb or delay and in the chorus setting it adjusts the rate of the chorus. 21. Color/Tone: This control adjusts the high frequency content of the effects signal. When using a delay settingâ this control adjusts the feedback or depth. 22. Efx to Mon: This control adjusts the amount of effects signal sent to the monitor mix. This allows effects to be h
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28 30 29 27 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 27. Graphic EQ: These 9-band EQs are fixed on one-octave centers. They are designed for 12 dB of cut or boost. The Stereo main EQ is placed before the Preamp outputs and thereforeâ the Main preamp outputs are post-EQ. 28. EQ Assignment: This switch allows you to patch the second (top) EQ to either the Monitor or to Channel 3. The default position is the Monitor mode. This is indicated by the illuminated green LED. Push the button to change this to the Chann
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31. Monitor Level: This sets the overall level of the monitor signal that is sent to the Monitor output jack. This control also sets the monitor level going to the power amp when in Main/Mono mode. 32. Power Amp Mode: This button is used to configure the XR 684F/XR 696F as either a stereo or dual mono amplifier. It is recessed to prevent accidental switching. Use a non-metallic object to change the switch position (e.g.â a toothpick). The unit is shipped from the factory in the default stereo se
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AC Power and Power Amplifier Section 40 42 41 40. AC Power Inlet: This is the receptacle for the supplied IEC line cord. This provides AC power to the unit. Connect the supplied line cord to this connector to provide power to the unit. Damage to the equipment may result if improper line voltage is used (see line voltage markings on the unit). 41. Power: The main power switch for the XR 684F/ XR 696F. The power on LED indicator will light when the unit is powered. 42. Fuse: This is the main safet
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XR 684F/XR 696F Hookup Diagrams The following hookup diagrams are only suggestions. These powered mixers provide enough flexibility for a variety of needs. Just use common sense when hooking up your equipment. When in doubtâ consult your authorized Peavey dealer. XR 684F/XR 696F Stereo Mode (Left/Right)
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XR 684F/XR 696F Monitor/Main Mode 16
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® ® XR 684F/XR 696F · Technical Specifications XR 684F/XR 696F · Input Specifications: Input Z Function Input Gain Control Input Levels Bal Connector (ohms) Min Settings Min** Nominal* Max Unbal Lo-Z Mic (150 Ohms) 2 k Max w/o pad -59dBu -29dBu -11dBu Bal XLR Pin 1 Gnd (50dB) -34dBu -4dBu +14dBu Pin 2 (+) Max w/pad (25dB) Pin 3(-) 1 Line Input 22 k Max w/o pad -27dBu +2dBu +21dBu Unbal Ú4" TRS; Tip (+) (30dB) -2dBu +27dBu +46dBu Ring (-) Max w/pad (5dB) Sleeve Gnd Tape 20 k Max gain (30dB) -26dB
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XR 684F/XR 696F · Hum and Noise: Output Residual Noise Test Conditions Ref: 4dBu Main L/R -90 dB All controls down -87 dB 1 channel nominalâ Master nominal -81 dB Master Fader Nominalâ Channel Faders Nominalâ Mic Inputs Terminated @ 150 Ohms Monitor -90 dB All controls down -90 dB 1 channel nominalâ Master nominal -82 dB Master Fader Nominalâ Channel Faders Nominalâ Mic Inputs Terminated @ 150 Ohms (Hum and Noise measurements: 22 HzÐ22 kHz BW) S/N Ratio: >85dB below rated power outputâ Mic/Line
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XR696F · Power Amplifier Specifications: Power Section: Frequency Response: Hum and Noise: 1200 SC Module with DDT 20HzÐ20kHz +0dBâ -1dB @ rated 97dB below 500W Rated Power: power Damping Factor: 600W program into 4 ohmsâ both Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Greater than 100 @ 1kHzâ 4 ohms channels driven/500W RMS into 4 <0.01% @ rated output @ 1kHz Input Sensitivity: ohmsâ both channels driven DDT Dynamic Range: 1.5 V RMS for 500W @ 4 ohms 475W program into 8 ohmsâ both Greater than 26dB Input
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XR684F/XR696F Block Diagram 20
