Pyramid Car Audio PA1000X User's Manual
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1. DY RATRTAVD Studio PRO High Performance Professional Audio MODEL PA600X PA800X PA1000X PA1800X PA AMPLIFIER www pyramidcaraudio com INTRODUCTION Your New PYRAMID PA SERIES AMPLIFIER gives you the power and versatility you need in a professional sound system The amplifier s wide frequency response makes it suitable for amplifying music or vocal program material It can be used for live bands office paging systems public announcements or a variety of other installations Please read this manual throughly before you attempt to set up and use the amplifier It contains a range of installation suggestions as well as instructions to ensure safe usage Installed properly you can expect years of trouble free service from this product FEATURES AND CONTROLS FRONT PANEL PA600X PA800X PA1000X PA1800X PA600X oe 6 PYRANWO pasonx stereo power amplifier lu PA800X PYRANWHO pasoox stereo power amplifier power ou TPUT POWER meter range PA1000X PYRANMWHO pa1o00x stereo power amplifier power a TAN e PA1800X ZYRANM2. AE SPEAKERS RIGHT 9 N Aza ANPE VOLTAGE FR m fa REAR PANEL PA800X PA1000X PA1800X TO MONO 2 REAR PANEL PA600X PA800X PA1000X PA1800X 9 Voltage Switch The amplifier has selectable input voltage from 110V 60Hz which is the standard in USA and CANADA You can also switch the input voltage to 220V 50Hz for EUROPEAN operation Please make sure the switch is in the proper position before operating otherwise severe damage will result not cover by the warranty Please also replace the fuse with proper rating in this situation see the SPECIFICATIONS for the fuse rating 10 Switched AC Accessory Outlet PA800X PA1000X PA1800X There is supplied AC OUTLET SWITCHED MAX 400W which allow the electrical hook up of other units 11 Speaker Terminals Permits hook up of two stereo pair of speakers via the wire terminals You can choose either Channel A Channel B or use both at the same time Speaker impedance can range from 4 to 16 Ohms 12 Fan Cooling PA800X PA1000X PA1800X Cooling system is automatically activated whenever amplifier is turned on This forced air cooling system rapidly exhausts interior heat reducing operating temperature and aiding performance 13 Input Jacks Let you connect a variety of audio input sources via the balanced 6 35mm phone jack or unba
3. 1000X PA1800X Input Impedance 20 k Ohms 20 k Ohms 20 k Ohms 20 k Ohms Continuous Output Power Stereo Mode 20 Hz to 20 kHZ 8 Ohms 70W X 2 100W X 2 110W X 2 160W X 2 1 kHz 4 Ohms 90W X 2 120W X 2 160W X2 210W X2 Maximum power 8 Ohms 300W X 2 400W X 2 500W X 2 900W X 2 Maximum power 4 Ohms 600W X 2 800W X 2 1000W X 2 1800W X 2 Bridge Mode 20 Hz to 20 kHZ 8 Ohms 250W X 1 350W X 1 1 kHz 4 Ohms 320W X 1 420W X 1 Maximum power 8 Ohms 1000W X 1 1800W X 1 Maximum power 4 Ohms 2000W X 1 3600W X 1 THD at rated output power 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 Frequency Response 3dB 10 Hz to 50 kHz 10 Hz to 50 kHz 10 Hz to 50 kHz 10 Hz to 50 kHz Input Sensitivity 0 775V 0 775V 1V 1V Signal to Noise Ratio A Weighted 90 dB 90 dB 90 dB 90 dB Speaker Impedance A or B ONLY 4 16 Ohms 4 16 Ohms 4 16 Ohms 4 16 Ohms A plus B 8 16 Ohms 8 16 Ohms 8 16 Ohms 8 16 Ohms Bridged Mode 8 16 Ohms 8 16 Ohms Power Requirement 120V AC 60 Hz 240V AC 50Hz Power Fuse 110 120V AC 6A 6A 6A 7A 220 240V AC 3A 3A 3A 3 5A Dimensions H x W x D inches 43n16X 19 X 10844 415 322X19X12 415 322X19X12 51 8X 19X12 mm 100 X 482 X 273 130 X 482 X 305 130 X 482X305 130 X 482 X 305 Weight Ibs kg 21 78 9 9 26 84 12 2 26 4 12 26 84 12 2
4. OUT to the amplifier s IN connector EQ OR MIXER use 6 35mm phone jacks Re e Stereo or Mono Inputs PA1000X PA1800X The PA1000X and PA1800X can be operated in Stereo or Mono mode depending on the input source If the input signal is mono connect the source via the LEFT input only also marked MONO on the back of amplifier Then slide the STEREO MONO selector switch to MONO and the signal will be routed through both channels e MONO SIGNAL SOURCE STEREO MONO SWITCH IN MONO POSITION Speaker connections You can connect 4 Ohm 8 Ohm or 16 Ohm speakers to Channel A and or Channel B of the amplifier If you connect two pairs of speakers be sure to follow these guidelines e Speakers which are connected to the same channel are part of a pair and must be of the same impedance e Speakers connected to different channels are NOT part of a pair and can be of different impedances 1 Prepare the speaker wire by removing about 1 inch of insulation from the end of speaker wire you intend to connect to the amplifier Then twist the exposed wire to secure all the wire strands NOTE Use 18 gauge speaker wire for lengths up to 25 feet 16 gauge wire for lengths over 25 feet It is recommended that you use the shortest length of wire possible 2 Connect the speaker wire to the speaker s positive a
5. WIBD e mm EE ER EE ER ER ER ER ER ER ES 1800W TOTAL OUTPUT POWER b d left 2 a level phofes rere N FRONT PANEL PA600X PA800X PA1000X PA1800X 1 Power On Off 2 Phone Jack Lets you connect a pair of stereo headphones for private listening or cueing monitoring sound prior to airing it 3 Speaker A B Selector Switches Permit you to select speakers attached to terminal set A set B or both 4 Left and Right Power Meters PA800X PA1000X PA1800X Indicate the output signal level for each channel 5 Meter Range Switch PA800X PA1000X Controls the sensitivity of the power meter 6 Clip Circuit and Indicator This special circuitry protects the amplifier and speaker system from being damaged by overdriving power levels Indicator lights remind the user to reduce the volume when amplifier output is excessive 7 Protection Circuit and Indicator PA1800X The indicator will be illuminated when the amplifier is powered on and at turn on delay status the indicator will be turned off after internal outputs are connected The indicator will also be illuminated when the amplifier has abnormal problems such as overload or excessive heat 8 Left and Right Output Level Controls Lets you adjust the sound levels for each channel In the mono bridged mode PA1000X PA1800X only the left gain control will adjust the output level REAR PANEL PA600OX
6. he Master Volume control counterclockwise Using the A B Speaker Selector Switch You can listen to speakers on set A or set B individually or simultaneously Simply push in or out the desired speaker set to make your selection CAUTION If the impedance of your speakers is 4 OHMS do not use both the speaker A and speaker B terminal at the same time as the net impedance may be low enough to damage your amplifier Caring for your PYRAMID amplifier Your PYRAMID amplifier is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for your amplifier so you can enjoy years of use e Keep the amplifier dry If it gets wet wipe immediately e Use the amplifier only in well ventilated installations e Handle the amplifier away from dust and dirt e Wipe occasionally with a damp cloth to keep it looking Replacing a fuse This amplifier requires a fuse with the proper rating for protection from power surges and short circuits If the amplifier suddenly turns off or will not turn on the fuse is properly blown Remove the old fuse and replace it with an identical serviceable fuse PA600X 6A 110 120V OR 3A 220 240V PA800X 6A 110 120V OR 3A 220 240V PA1000X 6A 110 120V OR 3A 220 240V PA1800X 7A 110 120V OR 3 5A 220 240V CAUTION Never use a fuse with a higher rating new Do not use harsh chemical solvents or detergents Amplifier Specifications PA600X PA800X PA
7. lanced RCA inputs 14 Stereo Mono Switch PA1000X PA1800X Lets you select bridged mono input mode in combination with a mono signal source plugged into the LEFT input channel or conventional stereo operation with a stereo input signal 15 Mono Bridged Output PA1000X PA1800X Connect the speaker s positive to the amplifier s LEFT RED terminal and negative to the amplifeir s RIGHT RED terminal INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Connecting the GND GROUND screw terminal Connecting a mixer or preamplifier may cause excessive noise or hum in the amplifier output To prevent this connect one end of a low capacitance shield wire to the amplifier s ground screw on the rear panel Then connect the other end of this wire to the ground terminal on the mixer or preamplifier enclosure A 9 2 LOW CAPACITANCE SHIELD WIRE GROUND SCREW Input connections These amplifiers accept a board range of input sources including Compact Disc CD players Cassette Reel to Reel or other tape players Radio Tuners Equalizers Signal Processors Connecting a CD or tape player or tuner In a normal installation one would use the RCA JACKS for connecting a CD player tape player or tuner use RCA jacks CD PLAYER TAPE PLAYER OR TUNER Connecting an equalizer or external signal processor Connect the processor s
8. nd negative terminals NOTE Most speaker terminals are either color coded or have a mark that indicates the terminal s polarity Usually positive terminals are red or have a plus symbol and negative terminals are black or have a minus symbol 3 Connect the speaker wires to the amplifier s left and right speaker terminals according to the terminal color polarity ES EP sous p MIN IMPEDANCE SPEAKER MUST BE OF SAME IMPEDANCE e 0 Qitiezme i le 0 Bridge Mode Operation PA1000X PA1800X The PA1000X and PA1800X can be operated in mono bridged output mode if your speakers can handle the following power output levels PA1000X 320 watts PA1800X 420 watts As shown in the diagram below connect the speaker s positive to the amplifier s red speakers left A B terminals and negative to red speakers right A B terminals The speaker righr on the amplifier is used a negative terminal for a bridged connection NOTE IT IS SUGGESTED TO USE A 8 OHM SPEAKER FOR THE ONE CHANNEL BRIDGE HOOKUP IF YOU CONNECT TWO CHANNELS BRIDGE HOOKUP PLEASE MAKE SURE THE SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MUST BE 8 OHM MINIMUM e lt BRIDGED SPEAKER HOOKUP STEREO MONO SWITCH IN MONO POSITION Using headphones To listen privately or to monitor sound sources connect a pair of low impedance stereo headphones not s
9. s pointer might continuously swing to the extreme right and damage or reduce the accuracy of the meter To protect the meter you can use the meter range selector to control the amplifier s sensitivity to the input power signal Leave the meter range switch in the OUT position to maintain a 0 dB gain for the mater When output power is not strong leave the meter range switch in the IN position to allow a 20dB gain Using the left and right Output Level controls Rotate output level gain clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the output power To get the best performance with the leaset sound distortion always adjust the output level gain so the meter s level indication does not continuously exceed to the extreme right CAUTION It is possible to overdrive the amplifier by setting output level gain too high which may cause damage or failure About the internal clip circuitry Special clip circuitry incorporated into your amplifier s design protects the amplifier and speaker system from being damaged from overdriving power Under normal conditions the amplifier s clip indicator will flicker as the output power momentarily exceeds the level as set by the output level gain selector However under excessive output conditions the clip indicator lights remain on continuously altering you that the special clip circuitry has become active When this occurs you should simply reduce the output power level by rotating t
10. upplied with 6 35mm plug into the PHONES jack on the amplifier front panel Please listen safely Follow these recommendations Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss Always start with the volume control set to a LOW level BEFORE you put the headphones on Then gradually increase the volume as necessary Connecting to standard AC power After making all other connections set the POWER switch to OFF position Then connect the power cord to a standard AC outlet Mounting the amplifier This amplifier is designed to accept standard rack mounting installations Two slots on each end of the front panel make it suitable for such an installation Tightly secure four mounting screws not supplied through these four slots and into your standard electronics equipment rack Turning the amplifier on 1 Turn on the audio input source equipment which is connected to the amplifier INPUT jack 2 Set the amplifier s left and right output level gain controls to the minimum level settings 3 Press the power switch to turn the amplifier on Using the power meter PA800X PA1000X PA1800X The meter POINTER PA800X PA1000X and or LED PA1800X position indicate the amplifier output power For ease of reading in dark environments the VU meter PA800X PA1000X is illuminated Using the meter range selector PA800X PA1000X When output power is too strong the meter
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