The Peavey CS@ 800s power amplifier owner's manual provides safety warnings, specifications, installation, and operation instructions.
This manual begins with safety warnings that alert users to dangerous voltages, advise against opening the unit, and require qualified service personnel for any repairs. It also describes the front‑panel LEDs, controls, and the rear‑panel circuit breaker.
The remainder of the document details the amplifier’s specifications, modular input and output options, wiring diagrams, installation guidelines for rack‑mount, industrial, commercial, studio and home environments, and instructions for configuring polarity, bridge mode, and bi‑amp mode.
| Continuous Power (4 Ω) | 420 W RMS |
|---|---|
| Continuous Power (2 Ω per channel) | 600 W RMS |
| Continuous Power (8 Ω) | 840 W RMS |
| Bridged Power (4 Ω) | 1200 W F/MS |
| Slew Rate | 40 V/µs |
| Power Bandwidth | 10 Hz‑50 kHz @ 4 Ω |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | < 0.03 % |
| Hum and Noise | 100 dB below rated power |
| Damping Factor | > 7000 (4 Ω, 700 Hz) |
| Peak Power | 1,700 W |
The amplifier is fitted with a universal IEC mains power connector that requires a heavy‑duty #14 AWG three‑conductor line cord.
Use the recessed switch (13) on the rear panel to select either Peavey’s standard polarity or the IEC standard polarity.