Peavey Programax 10 - Page 4

Please note that it is NOT necessary to place the amplifier in Manual mode in order to alter any control setting. All controls are
accessibleat any time, and changi ng the setting of any control v/ill cause that control to override its programmed setting. The MAN
Key is simply a way to gain access to all controls immediately. The Manual Function is NOT a programmable parameter.
MUTE Key (T)
The MUTE Key is used to temporarily silence the amplifier without modifying any sound or system setting. Depressing the MUTE
Key a second ti me will return the amplifier to its former setting The MUTE Key provides a conven ient way of placing the Programax
10 in ‘stand-by’ mode. For obvious reasons, the MUTE function is not a programmable parameter.
Ground Lift Switch (U)
This switch is thethree-position type with the center (0) position completely removing the internal grounding capacitorfrom the
circuit. The center (0) position is normally recommended for situations where the AC power receptacle is known to contain a
properly grounded third wire. If a properly grounded AC mains supply is not available, a suitable ground lift adaptor should be
used. The (+) and (-) positions are used to ground the amplifier properly when only two-wire AC service is available. One of these
positions will yield the lowest amount of residual hum or “popping" when the instrument is touched. NOTE: THE GROUND LIFT
SWITCH IS NOT OPERATIONAL ON 220 VOLT AND 240 VOLT EXPORT MODELS.
Power On/Off Switch (V)
The Power On/Off Switch is a simcle two-position switch which supplies AC power to the amplifier.
The Programmable Amplifier
The Programax 10 is the first Peavey amplifier to be equipped with program storage and recall capability. In order to achieve
optimum performance from your Programax 10, it is necessary to understand the unique capabilities of the amplifier.
Any combination of control settings may be stored in one of the amplifier s ten storage locations. When a program is stored, a
digital value is assigned to the relative position of each control; it is these digital values that are “remembered” by the amplifier's
memory circuits. Program information includes values for all controls except the MAN and MUTE keys and the Master Volume
Control. When a program is recalled, the digital information corresponding to that prog ram will determine the relative “position" of
each control.
Program creation, storage, and recall are easily learned. The Programax 10 is supplied with ten programs in place, which were
input by Peavey factory technicians during manufacture of the amplifier. Although these "factory" programs present a wide range
of tonalities, they may not be perfect for every player’s needs. As a Programax 10 owner, it v/ill be necessary to learn how to quickly
recall, store, modify, or create a program.
Program Recall
To recall any program which exists in memory, simply press the Bank A/B Key (M) until the LED above the correct bank lights.
Then press and quickly release the appropriate Program Key (1 through 5) to select the program location in which the program is
stored. This action (two keystrokes) will automatically recall any desired program. The amplifier will now perform in accordance
with the information within that program, regardless of the physical position of the amplifier’s controls. Any program may be
recalled by this same procedure: press the appropriate Bank and Program Keys and the program is recalled.
When recalling another program within the same bank, it is not necessary to reselect the bank. For example, if program B2 has
previously been selected, and program B5 is desired, it is not necessary to reselect the Bank. Simply pressing Program Key 5 will
recall the desired program.
Program Modification
Any stored program may be easily modified simply by altering the position of the appropriate controls. Remember that when a
program is recalled, the positions of the amplifier’s controls have no effect on the performance of the amplifier, UNTIL A
CONTROL’S POSITION IS ALTERED. Whenever the Programax 10 “senses” that a control is being moved, the amplifier will
automatically cause the control's actual oosition to “override” the stored program information FOR THAT CONTROL ONLY. For
example, suppose that a bit more Saturation is desired within a particular program. Simply turn the Saturation control until the
desired setting is reached. The program is now modified and is ready to be stored in its altered state.
When a program is being modified, only those controls which have been physically moved will change in value; if a control’s
position has not been altered, the programmed values will be unchanged.
Whenever a program is modified in any way, the LED indicator on the Program Key will begin to flash on and off. To store a
modified program in the same location, press the program key and hold it until the LED stoos flashing. To “cancel’' any
modifications and return to the original program, Dress the program key and quickly release it.
Program Creation
Programs may be created “from scratch" by adjusting the amplifier's controls to the desired positions. To create a new prog ram,
fi rst press the MAN Key (S) on the Program Control Switch Matrix. This will place the amplifier in manual mode, and all controls will
be operating at their indicated values. Adjustment of any control or controls will create a new program. When the new program is
satisfactorily adjusted, it may be stored in any location.
Program Storage
Any program — new, modified, or existing — may be stored in any chosen location. To store a newly created or modified
program, decide which bank and program locations will be used. Press the Bank A/B Key to selectthe correct bank. Then press the
correct Program Key and HOLD THE KEY IN UNTIL THE LED STOPS FLASHING (about three seconds). The program is now
stored in the selected location.
To move an existing program to a new location, the program must first be recalled (see Program Recall), then it may be stored in
the new location in the manner described above. It should be noted that any program so moved will now exist in both the old and
new locations.
It should also be noted that any time a program is stored into a particular location, any information previously stored in that
location will be erased. Care should be taken to ensure that a valuable program is not inadvertently destroyed by careless program
storage.