User manual PYLE PLA2850

PLA- 2 1 9 PLA-2 2 5 0 PLA-2 4 5 0 PLA-2650 PLA-2850 PLA-2 1 5 0 PLA-2350 PLA-2550 PLA-2750 Two Channel High Per formance Power Amplifier PLA- 4 1 9 P L A - 4 1 5 0 PLA-4250 PLA-4350 Four Channel High Per formance Power Amplifier PLA-4300D Class-D Mono Block Power Amplifier congratulations... on your purchase of a Pyle Gear X Series amplifier. This amplifier extends the Pyramid tradition into a totally new series of amps, designed from the ground up to deliver the power, performance and flexibility the modern car audio enthusiast demands. When you check the list of features offered by the PLA-219, PLA-419, PLA-2150, PLA-2250, PLA-2350, PLA-2450, PLA-2550, PLA-2650, PLA-2750, PLA2850, PLA-4150, PLA-4250, PLA-4350, PLA-4300D you'll know you made the right choice with a Pyle Power amplifier. table of contents general features 2-6 features and specifications 2/4 channel input connections PLA-419 24-25 high level input connections PLA-219 PLA-419 PLA-2150/PLA-2250/PLA-2350 PLA-2450/PLA-2550/PLA-2650 PLA-2750/PLA-2850 PLA-4150/PLA-4250/PLA-4350 PLA-4300D electrical connections 7-8 9-10 11-14 15-16 17-18 PLA-4150/PLA-4250/PLA-4350 27 mono input connections PLA-4150/PLA-4250/PLA-4350 28 high level mono input connections 1 PLA-4150/PLA-4250/PLA-4350 29 system wiring 30 PLA-219/PLA-419/PLA-2150/PLA-2250 19-20 PLA-2350/PLA-2450/PLA-2550 PLA-2650/PLA-2750/PLA-2850 PLA-4150/PLA-4250/PLA-4350 PLA-4300D stereo input connections PLA-4300D speaker connections PLA-2150/PLA-2250/PLA-2350 31 PLA-2450/PLA-2550/PLA-2650 PLA-2750/PLA-2850 speaker connections PLA-219/PLA-2150/PLA-2250/PLA-2350 21-22 PLA-2450/PLA-2550/PLA-2650 PLA-2750/PLA-2850 mono input connections PLA-419/PLA-4150 32-33 PLA-4250/PLA-4350 mounting and installation 34 protection circuitry and troubleshooting 35 precautions 36 PLA-2150/PLA-2250/PLA-2350 23 PLA-2450/PLA-2550/PLA-2650 PLA-2750/PLA-2850 general features PLA-219 · 120 Watts x 2 Output · Remote Turn On/Off · Gold Plated RCA Inputs · High Level MOLEX Input · Power ON LED Indicator · S/N Ratio: > 95 dB · THD: <0.04% · Thermal Protection · Overload Protection · Short Circuit Protection · Anti-Thump Turn-On High Performance 240 Watt 2 Channel Amplifier PLA-419 · 100 Watts x 4 Output · Remote Turn On/Off · Gold Plated RCA Inputs · High Level MOLEX Input · Power ON LED Indicator · S/N Ratio: > 95 dB · THD: <0.04% · Thermal Protection · Overload Protection · Short Circuit Protection · Anti-Thump Turn-On High Performance 400 Watt 4 Channel Amplifier PLA-2150 High Performance 600 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier · 300 Watts x 2 Output · 600 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 · S/N Ratio: > 95 dB · THD: <0.04% · Thermal Protection · Overload Protection · Short Circuit Protection · Anti-Thump Turn-On · Variable Input Level (Gain) Control · Variable Input Level (Gain) Control 2 general features PLA-2250 High Performance 1000 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier PLA-2350 High Performance 1200 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier PLA-2450 High Performance 1400 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier · 500 Watts x 2 Output · 1000W 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 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 · 600 Watts x 2 Output · 1200W 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 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 · 700 Watts x 2 Output · 1400W 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 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 3 general features PLA-2550 High Performance 1600 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier PLA-2650 High Performance 1800 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier PLA-2750 High Performance 2400 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier · 800 Watts x 2 Output · 1600 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 · 900 Watts x 2 Output · 1800 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 · 1200 Watts x 2 Output · 2400 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 4 general features PLA-2850 High Performance 4000 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier PLA-4150 High Performance 1000 Watt 4 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier PLA-4250 High Performance 1400 Watt 4 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier · 2000 Watts x 2 Output · 4000 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 · 250 Watts x 4 Output · 500 Watts x 2 Bridged Output (250Wx2+500Wx1) · 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 Input · Power ON LED Indicator · LED Protection Indicator · S/N Ratio: > 95 dB · THD: <0.04% · Thermal Protection · Overload Protection · Short Circuit Protection · Anti-Thump Turn-On · Tri-Mode Configurable · 350 Watts x 4 Output · 700 Watts x 2 Bridged Output (350Wx2+700Wx1) · 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 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 · Tri-Mode Configurable 5 general features PLA-4350 High Performance 2000 Watt 4 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier 4000W Mono Block MOSFET Amplifier PLA-4300D 6 · 500 Watts x 4 Output · 1000W x 2 Bridged Output (500W x 2+1000W 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 · Mono Block Subwoofer Amplifier · 1 Ohm Stable · MOSFET Power Supply · PWM (Pulse-Width-Modulation) System · Glass Epoxy PCB · Gold Plated RCA Inputs for Line Input & Bypass Output. · Gold Plated Terminals for Speaker Output and Power Input. · Thermal, Overload and Short Protection · Variable Sub-sonic Filter (15Hz~40Hz, 24dB/Octave) · Variable Low-pass Filter (20Hz~250Hz, 24dB/Octave) · Phase Control 0-180 degree · Remote Bass Control · Input Impedance : 10K Ohms · Soft Turn On/Off · Advanced Protection Circuitry · S/N Ratio:>90dB · Heavy Duty Power Coated Heatsink features and controls 2 ch amp PLA-219 PLA-219 high level inputs low level inputs input level control power LED 7 speaker connections power terminals power fuse features and specifications 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 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. 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. 2 ch amp PLA-219 output power @ 14.4v DC, 1KHz RMS Power @ 4 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 30 Watts x 2 120 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 5A 281 x 59 x 209 11.06 x 2.32 x 8.25 8 features and controls PLA-419 power LED 4 ch amp PLA-419 high level inputs low level inputs input level control high level inputs low level inputs input level control 9 speaker connections power terminals power fuse features and specifications 4 ch amp PLA-419 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 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. 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. output power @ 14.4v DC, 1KHz RMS Power @ 4 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 30 Watts x 4 100 Watts x 4 15 Hz-30 KHz 10K Ohms 100 Ohms 250mV 2.5V 14.4V DC Neg. Ground (10.5-16V) 2-4 Ohms 10A 281 x 59 x 235 11.06 x 2.32 x 9.25 10 features and controls 2 ch amp PLA-2150 · PLA-2250 PLA-2350 · PLA-2450 PLA-2150 PLA-2250 PLA-2350 PLA-2450 high pass frequency control low pass frequency control bass boost level crossover mode selector high level inputs low level inputs input level control power LED protection LED Remote Bass Boost (PLA-2150 Without ) 11 speaker connections power terminals power fuse features and specifications 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. 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. when the crossover selector switch is in "low pass" mode, this control sets the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers. when the crossover selector switch is in "high pass" mode, this control sets the lower frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers. Plug in the Remote Bass Boost Control wire in here.(PLA-2150 without) this control permits adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of approximately 18 dB. this amp features gold-plated RCA input jacks for high impedance input. Use these with car stereo output which uses RCA-type connector cables. if your car stereo lacks RCA-type output jacks, you may connect speaker output leads to these input connectors. this indicator is illuminated when power is applied. this indicator is illuminated when built-in protection circuitry is activated. the fuse protects the amplifier and your car's electrical system from short circuit conditions. use these connectors to deliver power, ground and remote turn-on control to the amplifier. these terminals are 14K gold plated to guarantee high conductivity and minimum signal loss. 2 ch amp PLA-2150 · PLA-2250 PLA-2350 · PLA-2450 PLA-2150 40 Watts x 2 60 Watts x 2 300 Watts x 2 PLA-2250 75 Watts x 2 125 Watts x 2 500 Watts x 2 PLA-2350 75 Watts x 2 125 Watts x 2 600 Watts x 2 PLA-2450 100 Watts x 2 175 Watts x 2 700 Watts x 2 input level control 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 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 15A 20A 30A low pass frequency control high pass frequency control Remote Bass Boost bass boost level control low level inputs high level inputs power LED protection LED power fuse power terminals speaker connections 12 dimensions (W x H x L) mm 281 x 59 x 209 281 x 59 x 280 281 x 59 x 305 281 x 59 x 343 inches 11.06 x 2.32 x 8.25 11.06 x 2.32 x 11 11.06 x 2.32 x 12 11.06 x 2.32 x 13.5 features and controls PLA-2550 PLA-2650 PLA-2750 PLA-2850 high pass frequency control low pass frequency control bass boost level crossover mode selector high level inputs low level inputs input level control Remote Bass Boost power LED protection LED 2 ch amp PLA-2550 · PLA-2650 PLA-2750 · PLA-2850 13 speaker connections power terminals power fuse features and specifications 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. 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. 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. 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. Plug in the Remote Bass Boost Control wire in here. this control permits adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of approximately 18 dB in either or both pairs of channels. this amp features gold-plated RCA input jacks for high impedance input. Use these with car stereo output which uses RCA-type connector cables. if your car stereo lacks RCA-type output jacks, you may connect speaker output leads to these input connectors. this indicator is illuminated when power is applied. this indicator is illuminated when built-in protection circuitry is activated. the fuse protects the amplifier and your car's electrical system from short circuit conditions. use these connectors to deliver power, ground and remote turn-on control to the amplifier. these terminals are 14K gold plated to guarantee high conductivity and minimum signal loss. input level controls 2 ch amp PLA-2550 · PLA-2650 PLA-2750 · PLA-2850 PLA-2550 125 Watts x 2 200 Watts x 2 800 Watts x 2 PLA-2650 150 Watts x 2 225 Watts x 2 900 Watts x 2 PLA-2750 200 Watts x 2 290 Watts x 2 1200 Watts x 2 PLA-2850 300 Watts x 2 450 Watts x 2 2000 Watts x 2 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 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 20 A 20 A x 2 25 A x 2 30 A x 2 low pass frequency controls high pass frequency controls 14 Remote Bass Boost bass boost level controls low level inputs high level inputs power LED protection LED power fuse power terminals speaker connections dimensions (W x H x L) mm 281 x 59 x 381 281 x 59 x 432 281 x 59 x 482 281 x 59 x 532 inches 11.06 x 2.32 x 15 11.06 x 2.32 x 17 11.06 x 2.32 x 19 11.06 x 2.32 x 21 4 ch amp PLA-4150 · PLA-4250 · PLA-4350 features and controls Remote Bass Boost (PLA-4150 without) PLA-4150 PLA-4250 PLA-4350 ch 3/4 input level control ch 3/4 high level inputs ch 1/2 input level control ch 1/2 high level inputs 15 ch 3/4 low level inputs ch 3/4 crossover mode selector switch ch 3/4 bass boost level control ch 3/4 low pass frequency control ch 3/4 high pass frequency control ch 1/2 low level inputs ch 1/2 crossover mode selector switch ch 1/2 bass boost level control ch 1/2 low pass frequency control ch 1/2 high pass frequency control power LED protection LED speaker connections power terminals power fuse features and specifications 4 ch amp PLA-4150 · PLA-4250 · PLA-4350 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 20 A PLA-4150 35 Watts x 4 55 Watts x 4 250 Watts x 4 PLA-4250 50 Watts x 4 75 Watts x 4 350 Watts x 4 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 30 A 20 A x 2 281 x 59 x 432 11.06 x 2.32 x 17 PLA-4350 75 Watts x 4 115 Watts x 4 500 Watts x 4 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. 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. 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. 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. Plug in the Remote Bass Boost Control wire in here.(PLA-4150 without) this control permits adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of approximately 18 dB in either or both pairs of channels. this amp features gold-plated RCA input jacks for high impedance input. Use these with car stereo output which uses RCA-type connector cables. if your car stereo lacks RCA-type output jacks, you may connect speaker output leads to these input connectors. this indicator is illuminated when power is applied. this indicator is illuminated when built-in protection circuitry is activated. the fuse protects the amplifier and your car's electrical system from short circuit conditions. use these connectors to deliver power, ground and remote turn-on control to the amplifier. these terminals are 14K gold plated to guarantee high conductivity and minimum signal loss. dual input level controls dual low pass frequency controls dual high pass frequency controls 16 CH 3/4 Remote Bass Boost dual bass boost level controls low level inputs high level inputs power LED protection LED power fuse power terminals speaker connections dimensions (W x H x L) mm 281 x 59 x 305 281 x 59 x 381 inches 11.06 x 2.32 x 12 11.06 x 2.32 x 15 Class-D MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIER PLA-4300D features and controls PLA-4300D power LED protection LED 17 remote bass boost low pass frequency control line level outputs line level inputs input level control sub sonic control phase shift switch speaker connections power fuse power terminals features and specifications Class-D MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIER PLA-4300D Class-D design Low-frequency information for subwoofer only.High efficient power power supplies Stiffly regulated PWM power supplies. MOSFET switches maintain rated power over a wide range of battery voltages. crossover low pass filter Adjustable from 20Hz to 250Hz with a slope of 24dB per octave.This allows for the adjustment of the upper point of the frequency bandwidth and the respective subwoofer. high pass subsonic filter Adjustable from 15Hz to 40Hz with a slope of 24dB per octave.This allows for the attenuation of frequencies that are mostly inaudible and cause unnecessary strain on the amplifier. protection circuitry Protection against thermal, overload and short circuit conditions. remote dash-mount gain control This amplifier come complete with a compact remote GAIN CONTROLLER which can be conveniently mounted on or under the dashboard of your car. output power @ 14.4v DC, 50Hz RMS Power at @ 4 Ohms RMS Power at @ 2 Ohms RMS Power at @ 1.3 Ohms Maximum Power Output frequency response input impedance input sensitivity power supply voltage min speaker lmpedance T.H.D S/N ration fuse dimensions (W x H x L) mm inches PLA-4300D 400W MONO 700W MONO 1200W MONO 4000W MONO 20 Hz-250 Hz (-3dB) 10K Ohms 250mV~4V Adjustable 14.4V DC Neg. Ground (10.5-16V) 1 Ohm 0.1% >90dB 40A x 2 281 x 59 x 381 11.06 x 2.32 x 15 18 electrical connections 2 ch amp PLA-219 · PLA-2150 · PLA-2250 · PLA-2350 PLA-2450 · PLA-2550 · PLA-2650 · PLA-2750 PLA-2850 · PLA-4300D PLA-219 PLA-2150 PLA-2250 PLA-2350 PLA-2450 PLA-2550 PLA-2650 PLA-2750 PLA-2850 PLA-4300D to remote turn-on +12V 12V battery head unit 19 electrical connections PLA-419 PLA-4150 PLA-4250 PLA-4350 4 ch amp PLA-419 · PLA-4150 PLA-4250 · PLA-4350 20 12V battery head unit to remote turn-on +12V stereo input connections using PLA-2 1 9 2 ch amp PLA-219 low level inputs head unit L/R Audio Outputs 21 using high level inputs head unit PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs, do not use the low level RCA inputs at the same time! L L R R wiring harness from speaker terminals stereo input connections using PLA-2 1 5 0 PLA-2250 PLA-2350 PLA-2450 PLA-2550 PLA-2650 PLA-2750 PLA-2850 L/R Audio Outputs head unit low level inputs 2 ch amp · PLA-2150 · PLA-2250 · PLA-2350 PLA-2450 · PLA-2550 · PLA-2650 PLA-2750 · PLA-2850 22 using high level inputs head unit PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs, do not use the low level RCA inputs at the same time! L L R R from speaker terminals mono input connections using PLA-2 1 5 0 PLA-2250 PLA-2350 PLA-2450 PLA-2550 PLA-2650 PLA-2750 PLA-2850 To a second amplifier Y Adaptors head unit low level inputs 2 ch amp · PLA-2150 · PLA-2250 · PLA-2350 PLA-2450 · PLA-2550 · PLA-2650 PLA-2750 · PLA-2850 23 PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs, do not use the low level RCA inputs at the same time! using high level inputs head unit To a second amplifier L L R R wiring harness wiring harness from speaker terminals 2/4 channel input connections 4 ch amp PLA-419 4 CH input connections using PLA-4 1 9 low level inputs L/R FRONT Audio Outputs L/R REAR Audio Outputs head unit 24 2 CH input connections using low level inputs L Y adaptors R high level input connections 4 ch amp PLA-419 4 CH floating ground connections PLA-4 1 9 25 4 CH harness wiring for common ground connections CH 3/4 REAR ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE from speaker terminals CH 1/2 L R L R FRONT ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE from speaker terminals REAR L R L R FRONT ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs, do not use the low level RCA inputs at the same time! 4 ch amp PLA-4150 · PLA-4250 · PLA-4350 4 CH Stereo input connections using PLA-4 1 5 0 PLA-4250 PLA-4350 L/R FRONT Audio Outputs L/R REAR Audio Outputs head unit Stereo input connections low level inputs 26 2 CH Stereo input connections using low level inputs R Y adaptors L high level Stereo input connections 4 ch amp PLA-4150 · PLA-4250 · PLA-4350 4 CH floating ground connections PLA-4 1 5 0 PLA-4250 PLA-4350 27 4 CH harness wiring for common ground connections CH 3/4 REAR ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE from speaker terminals CH 1/2 L R L R FRONT ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE from speaker terminals REAR L R L R FRONT ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs, do not use the low level RCA inputs at the same time! 4 ch amp PLA-4150 · PLA-4250 · PLA-4350 4 CH mono input connections using PLA-4 1 5 0 PLA-4250 PLA-4350 head unit LEFT FRONT Audio Outputs RIGHT FRONT Audio Outputs RIGHT REAR Audio Outputs LEFT REAR Audio Outputs mono input connections low level inputs 28 2 CH mono input connections using low level inputs L Y adaptors R high level mono input connections 4 ch amp PLA-4150 · PLA-4250 · PLA-4350 4 CH floating ground connections PLA-4150 PLA-4250 PLA-4350 4 CH harness wiring for common ground connections CH 3/4 29 CH 1/2 R ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE L ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE R ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE L ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE from speaker terminals PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs, do not use the low level RCA inputs at the same time! from speaker terminals system wiring Class-D MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIER PLA-4300D PLA-4300D head unit L/R Audio Outputs TO SATELLITE AMPLIFIER LINE INPUT 30 SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTION subwoofer M IN IM U M SPEAKER IM P E D A N CE 2~ 4 O H M S ! speaker connections 2 ch amp PLA-219 · PLA-2150 · PLA-2250 · PLA-2350 PLA-2450 · PLA-2550 · PLA-2650 · PLA-2750 PLA-2850 Stereo Output Mode PLA-219 PLA-2150 PLA-2250 PLA-2350 PLA-2450 PLA-2550 PLA-2650 PLA-2750 PLA-2850 LEFT speaker RIGHT speaker 31 Bridged Mono Output Mode (PLA-219 WITHOUT) speaker MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS! speaker connections 4 CH Output Mode PLA-4 1 9 PLA-4150 PLA-4250 PLA-4350 4 ch amp PLA-419 · PLA-4150 PLA-4250 · PLA-4350 32 L FRONT speakers R L R REAR speakers Bridged Dual Mono Output Mode (PLA-419 WITHOUT) MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS! speakers L R 4 ch amp PLA-4150 · PLA-4250 · PLA-4350 speaker connections pb-836GX PLA-4150 pb-1036GX PLA-4250 PLA-4350 2 CH Bridged Output Mode with Subwoofer Output 33 R L SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS! mounting and installation mounting Your new Pyle GearX 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. wiring tips 34 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. fuses About power fuses: Pyle GearX 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 GearX 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. troubleshooting protection circuitry The built-in protection circuitry in the Pyle GearX Series 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. · 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. 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. 35 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. 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. notes 36 limited warranty policy amplifiers 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 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 $18.00 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