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PEAVEY ESCORT
™
2000 OPERATING GUIDE
Congratulations! You have just purchased the world’s finest packaged sound system, the Peavey Escort 2000
™
. The
Escort’s integrated design allows for ease of transportation, while its user-friendly controls offer ease of operation,
combining to make it the perfect choice for schools, churches, civic organizations, and small musical groups. The Escort
features two 2-way speakers driven by a 5-channel, 150-Watt stereo powered mixer, making it ideal for both vocal and
musical applications. The system also includes a PVi
®
unidirectional (cardioid pattern) dynamic microphone, 2 folding
speaker stands, and all necessary connecting cables. Among many professional features, the mixer includes 60 mm
faders, a 5-band graphic equalizer with FLS
®
(Feedback Locating System), and digital reverb. The carrying case
provides storage for all the system components with ample room for additional mics and cables. This clever design
incorporates the speakers into the package, allowing the unit to be easily carried or pulled along on its luggage-style
wheels. We think you’ll agree that the Escort 2000 raises portable sound to a new level!
Escort Features:
• Convenient package with luggage-style wheels
• 2-way speaker system with 10” woofer and
piezoelectric horn.
• 5-channel powered mixer
• 4 XLR mic inputs with 15 V phantom power
• 2 stereo line inputs
• 60 mm faders
• High-quality digital reverb
• 150 Watts of output power (75 Watts per channel)
with DDT
™
• Variable-speed cooling fan
• 5-band graphic equalizer with FLS
• 2 folding speaker stands
• 1 PVi cardioid dynamic microphone with cable
• Two 25’ speaker cables
• Storage compartments for microphones, cables and accessories
Table of Contents Page
Quick Setup Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting Up Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting Microphone(s). . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting CD, Tape,
or Other Line Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting Controls and Turning Unit On . . . 6
Adjusting Gain and Volume Controls (Faders) . . . 6
Adjusting Tone Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Graphic Equalizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Avoiding Acoustic Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Microphone Usage Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Reverb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Stereo / Mono Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Main and Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Auxiliary Output (AUX OUT) Operation . . . . . . 8
Packing the Escort 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Troubleshooting Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ENGLISH