17
Media Input
10
11
13
12a
12b
14
15
16
17
18
XLR BALANCED INPUT
Channel 8 is designed specifically for pre-recorded (pro-
gram) music, but can also be used with a microphone.
This XLR input provides a balanced low impedance con-
nection.
MIC OR MEDIA SELECT BUTTON
This control selects between the low impedance XLR (9)
and the RCA / 1/8”, or Bluetooth® signal.
MEDIA INPUT
These inputs, both RCA and 1/8” accept a stereo input
from the output of an MP3 player, CD player, tape deck or
other similar device.
FLS
®
When feedback occurs, the corresponding LED of the
frequency that is closest to the frequency that is feeding
back will illuminate over the slider to be adjusted. Slowly
bring the corresponding slider down until feedback is
gone. The LED will remain illuminated for a few seconds
after the feedback is gone.
GRAPHIC EQ
These 7-band EQs are designed for 12dB cut or boost.
These EQs are used to make minor adjustments to the
overall mix and should be used sparingly.
AMP LEVEL LED LADDER
These LEDs indicated the signal level going to the power
amplifier. The top LED indicates LIMIT and activation
of our revolutionary DDT
™
speaker protection circuit.
Peavey’s award winning speaker protection circuit is
built into the PV®8500/PVi8500 and activated automati-
cally to maximize the power amplifier without fear of
distortion.
POWER AMP INPUT SELECT
This control allows the user to select whether the 2nd
power amplifier receives its signal from the Master Vol-
ume (18) or from the Monitor Volume (17) control. This
allows the user to run both power amps for mains, or use
power amp 1 for mains and power amp 2 for monitors.
MONITOR VOLUME
The master level control adjusts the level of the signal
coming out the Monitor send 1/4” jack. It can also be
assigned to feed the 2nd power amplifier via selector
switch (16).
MASTER VOLUME
The master level control for the main mix and the overall
volume of the powered mixer.
15
16
10
12a
11
12b
14
13
15
16
18
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