User manual PYLE PLA1485R

All Pyle products are carefully constructed and thoroughly tested before shipment. Products purchased in the USA are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase. This warranty is limited to the original retail purchase. Should the product fail due to factory defects in material or workmanship, your unit will be repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of Pyle. To obtain warranty service you must first call our Consumer Return Hotline number at (718) 236-6948 to obtain a Return Authorization number. This R.A.# must appear on the outside of your package and on all paperwork relating to your return. When returning a product to us for warranty service it must be carefully packed and shipped prepaid to: R.A.# Pyle Service Center 1600 63rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11204 h i g h p e r fo r m a n c e c a r a u d i o a m p l i fi e r blue wave blue wave user's manual PLA585R PLA985R PLA1485R limited warranty policy amplifiers You must also include the following items: · A copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase · A brief letter indicating the problem you are experiencing · include in your letter your return address, daytime phone number, and R.A. number · also include a check or money order for $12.00 for return shipping, handling, and insurance, or provide your Visa/MC number with expiration date. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective unit when it is returned to us prepaid. This warranty will be considered void if the unit was tampered with, improperly serviced, or subject to misuse, neglect, or accidental damage. www.pyleaudio.com blue wave congratulations... the modern car audio enthusiast demands. Blue Wave amplifier. on your purchase of a Pyle Blue Wave Series amplifier. This amplifier extends the Pyle tradition into a totally new series of amps, designed from the ground up to deliver the power, performance and flexibility When you check the list of features offered by the PLA585R, PLA985R , and PLA1485R, you'll know you made the right choice with a Pyle blue wave table of contents general features 2-3 mono input connections features and specifications PLA1485R 16 17 18 19-20 21 22 23 PLA585R PLA985R PLA1485R 4-5 6-7 8-9 10 11 12 13 14 15 high level mono input connections PLA1485R PLA585R/985R PLA1485R PLA585R/985R PLA585R/985R 2/4 channel input connections mono input connections stereo input connections electrical connections PLA585R/985R speaker connections speaker connections PLA1485R mounting and installation protection circuitry and troubleshooting precautions PLA1485R PLA1485R high level input connections PLA585R High Performance 700 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier blue wave general features PLA985R High Performance 1000 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier · 350 Watts x 2 Output · 700 Watts x 1 Bridged Output · Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network · Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz) · Variable Input Level (Gain) Control · Remote Turn On/Off · Gold Plated RCA Inputs · High Level MOLEX Input · Power ON LED Indicator · LED Protection Indicator .Remote Bass Boost · S/N Ratio: > 95 dB · THD: <0.04% · Thermal Protection · Overload Protection · Short Circuit Protection · Anti-Thump Turn-On · 500 Watts x 2 Output · 1000 Watts x 1 Bridged Output · Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network · Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz) · Variable Input Level (Gain) Control · Remote Turn On/Off · Gold Plated RCA Inputs · High Level MOLEX Input · Power ON LED Indicator · LED Protection Indicator .Remote Bass Boost · S/N Ratio: > 95 dB · THD: <0.04% · Thermal Protection · Overload Protection · Short Circuit Protection · Anti-Thump Turn-On 2 PLA1485R High Performance 1600 Watt 4 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier blue wave general features 3 · 400 Watts x 4 Output · 800W x 2 Bridged Output (400W x 2 + 800W x 1) · Dual Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network · Dual Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz) · Variable Input Level (Gain) Control · Remote Turn On/Off · Gold Plated RCA Inputs · High Level MOLEX Inputs · Power ON LED Indicator · LED Protection Indicator .Remote Bass Boost · S/N Ratio: > 95 dB · THD: <0.04% · Thermal Protection · Overload Protection · Short Circuit Protection · Anti-Thump Turn-On · Tri-Mode Configurable crossover mode selector when used with normal, full range systems, set this switch to "FULL." If you wish to use the internal crossover to power a driver of specific frequency range, use the "LOWPASS" or "HIGHPASS" settings. input level control use this control to match the outputs of your head unit to the amplifier. Starting with your head unit set at about the 2 o'clock position, increase the amp level control until distortion begins to occur, and reduce slightly from this point. low pass frequency control when the crossover selector switch is in "low pass" mode, this control sets the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers. high pass frequency control when the crossover selector switch is in "high pass" mode, this control sets the lower frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers. bass boost level control this control permits adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of approximately 18 dB. low level inputs this amp features gold-plated RCA input jacks for high impedance input. Use these with car stereo output which uses RCA-type connector cables. high level inputs if your car stereo lacks RCA-type output jacks, you may connect speaker output leads to these input connectors. power LED this indicator is illuminated when power is applied. protection LED this indicator is illuminated when built-in protection circuitry is activated. Remote Bass Boost Plug in the Remote Bass Boost Control wire in here. power fuse the fuse protects the amplifier and your car's electrical system from short circuit conditions. power terminals use these connectors to deliver power, ground and remote turn-on control to the amplifier. speaker connections these terminals are 14K gold plated to guarantee high conductivity and minimum signal loss. blue wave 2 ch amp PLA585R features and specifications PLA585R 2 channel amplifier output power @ 14.4v DC, 1KHz RMS Power @ 4 Ohms RMS Power @ 2 Ohms Maximum Power Output frequency response input impedance low level inputs high level inputs 55 Watts x 2 85 Watts x 2 350 Watts x 2 15 Hz-30 KHz 10K Ohms 100 Ohms 250mV 2.5V 14.4V DC Neg. Ground (10.5-16V) 2-4 Ohms 4-8 Ohms 15A 300 x 62 x 245 11.8 x 2.4 x 9.7 input sensitivity low level inputs high level inputs power supply voltage matching speaker impedance stereo mode bridged mode maximum current draw dimensions (W x H x L) mm inches 4 blue wave features and controls 2 ch amp PLA585R input level control pla585R crossover mode selector bass boost level high pass frequency control low pass frequency control 5 REMOTE BASS BOOST POWER high level inputs PROTECTION Remote Bass Bost protection LED power LED low level inputs speaker connections power terminals power fuse crossover mode selector when used with normal, full range systems, set this switch to "FULL." If you wish to use the internal crossover to power a driver of specific frequency range, use the "LOWPASS" or "HIGHPASS" settings. input level control use this control to match the outputs of your head unit to the amplifier. Starting with your head unit set at about the 2 o'clock position, increase the amp level control until distortion begins to occur, and reduce slightly from this point. low pass frequency control when the crossover selector switch is in "low pass" mode, this control sets the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers. high pass frequency control when the crossover selector switch is in "high pass" mode, this control sets the lower frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers. bass boost level control this control permits adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of approximately 18 dB. low level inputs this amp features gold-plated RCA input jacks for high impedance input. Use these with car stereo output which uses RCA-type connector cables. high level inputs if your car stereo lacks RCA-type output jacks, you may connect speaker output leads to these input connectors. power LED this indicator is illuminated when power is applied. protection LED this indicator is illuminated when built-in protection circuitry is activated. Remote Bass Boost Plug in the Remote Bass Boost Control wire in here. power fuse the fuse protects the amplifier and your car's electrical system from short circuit conditions. power terminals use these connectors to deliver power, ground and remote turn-on control to the amplifier. speaker connections these terminals are 14K gold plated to guarantee high conductivity and minimum signal loss. blue wave 2 ch amp PLA985R features and specifications PLA985R 2 channel amplifier output power @ 14.4v DC, 1KHz RMS Power @ 4 Ohms RMS Power @ 2 Ohms Maximum Power Output frequency response input impedance low level inputs high level inputs 90 Watts x 2 130 Watts x 2 500 Watts x 2 15 Hz-30 KHz 10K Ohms 100 Ohms 250mV 2.5V 14.4V DC Neg. Ground (10.5-16V) 2-4 Ohms 4-8 Ohms 20A 300 x 62 x 305 11.8 x 2.4 x 12 input sensitivity low level inputs high level inputs power supply voltage matching speaker impedance stereo mode bridged mode maximum current draw dimensions (W x H x L) mm inches 6 blue wave features and controls 2 ch amp PLA985R input level control pla985R crossover mode selector bass boost level high pass frequency control low pass frequency control 7 REMOTE BASS BOOST POWER high level inputs PROTECTION Remote Bass Bost protection LED power LED low level inputs speaker connections power terminals power fuse dual crossover mode selectors when used with normal, full range systems, set these switches to "FULL." If you wish to use the internal crossovers to power a driver of specific frequency range, use the "LOWPASS" or "HIGHPASS" settings. blue wave 4 ch amps PLA1485R output power @ 14.4v DC, 1KHz RMS Power @ 4 Ohms RMS Power @ 2 Ohms Maximum Power Output frequency response input impedance low level inputs high level inputs input sensitivity low level inputs high level inputs power supply voltage matching speaker impedance stereo mode bridged mode maximum current draw dimensions (W x H x L) mm inches 4 channel amplifier features and specifications PLA1485R 105 Watts x 4 155 Watts x 4 400 Watts x 4 dual input level controls use these controls to match the outputs of your head unit to the amplifier. Starting with your head unit set at about the 2 o'clock position, increase the amp level controls until distortion begins to occur, and reduce slightly from this point. dual low pass frequency controls when one or both of the crossover selector switches is in "low pass" mode, one can set the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers. dual high pass frequency controls when the one or both of crossover selector switch is in "high pass" mode, one can set the lower frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers. dual bass boost level controls this control permits adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of approximately 18 dB in either or both pairs of channels. low level inputs this amp features gold-plated RCA input jacks for high impedance input. Use these with car stereo output which uses RCA-type connector cables. high level inputs if your car stereo lacks RCA-type output jacks, you may connect speaker output leads to these input connectors. power LED this indicator is illuminated when power is applied. protection LED this indicator is illuminated when built-in protection circuitry is activated. Remote Bass Boost Plug in the Remote Bass Boost Control wire in here. power fuse the fuse protects the amplifier and your car's electrical system from short circuit conditions. power terminals use these connectors to deliver power, ground and remote turn-on control to the amplifier. speaker connections these terminals are 14K gold plated to guarantee high conductivity and minimum signal loss. 15 Hz-30 KHz 10K Ohms 100 Ohms 250mV 2.5V 14.4V DC Neg. Ground (10.5-16V) 2-4 Ohms 4-8 Ohms 40 A 300 x 62 x 425 11.8 x 2.4 x 16.7 8 blue wave features and controls 4 ch amps PLA1485R ch 3/4 high pass frequency control ch 1/2 high pass frequency control ch 1/2 crossover mode selector switch la1485R ch 3/4 crossover mode selector switch ch 3/4 input level control ch 3/4 bass boost level control ch 3/4 low pass frequency control ch 3/4 low level inputs ch 3/4 high level inputs REMOTE BASS BOOST ch 1/2 input level control ch 1/2 bass boost level control ch 1/2 low pass frequency control 9 Remote Bass Bost power LED protection LED ch 1/2 high level inputs ch 1/2 low level inputs speaker connections power terminals fuse blue wave electrical connections 2 ch amps PLA585R·PLA985R pla585R pla985R 10 12V battery head unit to remote turn-on +12V blue wave electrical connections 4 ch amps PLA1485R pla1485R 11 12V battery head unit to remote turn-on +12V blue wave 2 ch amps PLA585R·PLA985R using stereo input connections low level inputs pla585R pla985R REMOTE BASS BOOST POWER PROTECTION head unit L/R Audio Outputs 12 PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs, do not use the low level RCA inputs at the same time! using head unit high level inputs REMOTE BASS BOOST POWER L L R R wiring harness PROTECTION from spealer terminals blue wave mono input connections 2 ch amps PLA585R·PLA985R using low level inputs pla585R pla985R REMOTE BASS BOOST POWER PROTECTION head unit 13 PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs, do not use the low level RCA inputs at the same time! To a second amplifier Y Adaptors using head unit high level inputs REMOTE BASS BOOST POWER To a second amplifier L L R R wiring harness PROTECTION wiring harness from spealer terminals blue wave 4 ch amps PLA1485R 4 CH input connections using 2/4 channel input connections low level inputs pla1485R REMOTE BASS BOOST L/R FRONT Audio Outputs L/R REAR Audio Outputs head unit 14 2 CH input connections using low level inputs REMOTE BASS BOOST L Y adaptors R blue wave 4 ch amps PLA1485R 4 CH floating ground connections high level input connections pla1485R REMOTE BASS BOOST 15 4 CH harness wiring for common ground connections CH 3/4 REAR L ORANGE BLACK BLACK CH 1/2 R L R FRONT ORANGE BLACK BLACK REAR L ORANGE BLACK BLACK R L R FRONT ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE from speaker terminals ORANGE PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs, do not use the low level RCA inputs at the same time! ORANGE from speaker terminals ORANGE blue wave mono input connections 4 ch amps PLA1485R 4 CH mono input connections using low level inputs pla1485R REMOTE BASS BOOST head unit LEFT FRONT Audio Outputs RIGHT FRONT Audio Outputs RIGHT REAR Audio Outputs LEFT REAR Audio Outputs 16 2 CH mono input connections using low level inputs REMOTE BASS BOOST L Y adaptors R blue wave 4 ch amps PLA1485R 4 CH floating ground connections high level mono input connections pla1485R REMOTE BASS BOOST CH 3/4 17 CH 1/2 R ORANGE BLACK BLACK L ORANGE BLACK BLACK R ORANGE BLACK BLACK L ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE from speaker terminals ORANGE PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs, do not use the low level RCA inputs at the same time! 4 CH harness wiring for common ground connections ORANGE from speaker terminals ORANGE blue wave speaker connections 2 ch amps PLA585R·PLA985R Stereo Output Mode pla585R pla985R 18 Bridged Mono Output Mode LEFT speaker RIGHT speaker speaker MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS! blue wave speaker connections 4 ch amps PLA1485R 4 CH Output Mode pla1485R 19 Bridged Dual Mono Output Mode L FRONT speakers R L R REAR speakers speakers L R MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS! blue wave speaker connections 4 ch amp PLA1485R 2 CH Stereo Output Mode with Mono Bridged Subwoofer Output pla1485R MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS! L SPEAKERS R SUBWOOFER 20 mounting Your new Pyle Blue Wave Series amplifier comes complete with all required mounting hardware. When determining a suitable location in your vehicle for the amp, please remember that it is a high-power electronic device capable of generating high heat. For this reason, always choose a location in your vehicle which has low vibration, adequate ventilation, a minimum of dust, and no moisture. Be sure to mount the amp in such a manner as to allow reasonable airflow over the cooling fins. Mark the location for the mounting screw holes by positioning the amp where you wish to install it and use a scribe (or one of the mounting screws) inserted in each of the mounting holes to mark the mounting surface. If the mounting surface is carpeted, measure the hole centers and mark with a felt tip pen. Before attempting to drill the mounting holes, take note of any wires, lines or other devices in your vehicle which may be located behind the mounting surface! Then drill pilot holes in the mounting surface for the mounting screws and insert them. Tighten the screws securely. blue wave PLA585R·PLA985R·PLA1485R mounting and installation wiring tips When making electrical connections to your amplifier, please observe the following: Use at least 8 gauge wire for power and ground connections. Wire the amplifier directly to the car battery. For the ground connection, use the shortest possible wire to a good chassis ground point. Wire the Remote connection to the auto start lead of your head unit, equalizer or power antenna. 21 fuses About power fuses: Pyle Blue Wave Series amplifiers feature built-in fuse systems. These fuses protect both the amplifier and the electrical system in your vehicle from fault conditions. If you ever need to replace the fuse in your Pyle Blue Wave Series amp, use a fuse of exactly the same type and rating. A different type or rating of fuse may result in damage or fire. protection circuitry The built-in protection circuitry in the Pyle Blue Wave amplifiers will disable the amplifier if it senses an input overload, a speaker short circuit, or extreme temperature conditions. When the protection circuit is activated by any of these conditions, the Protection LED will be illuminated. If this occurs, carefully inspect the system to determine the source of the problem. · If the shutdown was a result of a thermal overload condition, allow the amplifier to cool down before attempting to restart it. blue wave troubleshooting No output. Confirm that all terminal strip connections are secure and tight. Check both in-line and built-in fuses. Both the +12V and the Remote terminals must have +12v referenced to chassis ground. Confirm that the audio signal source (car radio, equalizer, etc.) is connected and is supplying output signal. To check if the amp is supplying signal, unplug the cables from the signal source (but leave them plugged into the amp). Briefly tap the center pin of each of the disconnected RCA plugs with your finger. This should produce a noise (feedback) in your speakers. Only one channel works. Confirm that all terminal strip connections are secure and tight. Check the Balance control on the head unit (or other source) to verify that it is set to its midpoint. 22 · If the shutdown was a result of an input overload, or speaker short circuit, be sure to correct the condition before restarting. The amplifier can be restarted by turning the remote power OFF and then ON again. If you are using the Low Level RCA input, reverse the input plugs at the amplifier (i.e., switch the L with the R). If the channels which is silent switches to the other side, the problem is either in the head unit/other source or the connecting cables. Weak output. Readjust the Input Level Control(s) to better suit the input signal. Noise in the audio. If the noise is a "whine" whose pitch follows the engine speed, confirm that the amplifier and any other signal sources (head unit, etc.) are properly grounded. If the noise is a "clicking" or "popping" noise whose rate follows the engine speed, this usually means that the vehicle is equipped with resistor spark plugs and wires, or that the ignition is in need of service. Check the rounting of the speaker and input wires to make sure they are not adjacent to wires which interconnect lights and other accessories. If the above steps fail to improve or clear noise interference, the system should be checked by a professional mobile audio installer. precautions Do not operate the amplifier when it is unmounted. Attach all audio system components securely within the automobile to prevent damage, especially in an accident. blue wave notes 23 Do not mount this amplifier so that the wire connections are unprotected, or in a pinched condition, or likely to be damaged by nearby objects. Before making or breaking power connections in your system, disconnect the vehicle battery. Confirm that your head unit or other equipment is turned off while connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals. If you need to replace the power fuse, do so only with a fuse identical to that supplied with the amplifier. Using a fuse of a different type or rating may result in damage that isn't covered in the manufacturer's warranty.