Pyle PT-2800 Amplifier Car Audio Amplifier
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1. Input Jacks Let you connect a variety of audio input sources via the balanced XLR 6 35mm phone jack combinations or unbalanced RCA inputs Mono Bridged Output Connect the speaker s positive to the amplifier s LEFT RED terminal and negative to the amplifeir s RIGHT RED terminal Switched AC Accessory Outlet There is supplied AC OUTLET SWITCHED MAX 300W which allow the electrical hook up of other units Fan Cooling 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 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 PYLE PRO PT 2400 2800 Amplifier Owner s Manual 1 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 sc2. lk g WZ GOD M CONNECTIONS USING SPEAKER TERMINALS Bridge Mode Operation This amplifier can be operated in mono bridged output mode if your speakers can handle the following power output levels PT2800 370 watts PT2400 230 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 a gt es BRIDGED SPEAKER STEREO MONO SWITCH IN 7 HOOKUP MONO POSITION 6 aR Using headphones To listen privately or to monitor sound sources connect a pair of low impedance stereo headphones not supplied 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 voulume as necessary Connecting to standard AC power After
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5. Connecting an equalizer or signal processor Stereo or Mono Inputs Speaker connecitons Bridged Mode Operation Using headphones Connecting to standard AC power Mounting the amplifier Turning the amplifier on Using the power meter Using the left and right output level controls About the internal clip circuitry Using the A B Speaker Selector Switch Caring for your Pyle Pro Amplifier Replacing a fuse Specifications Limited warranty 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 PT 2400 PT 2800 Left and Right Power Meters Indicate the output signal level for each channel _e PRO Oon m or Phone Jack Lets you connect a pair of stereo headphones for private listening or cueing monitoring sound prior to airing it Left Output Level Controls Lets you adjust the sound levels of left channel In the mono bridged mode only the left gain control will adjust the output level Protection Circuit and Indicator PROTECT POWER cup mO O Ca PT 2800 POWER AMPLIFIER SPEAKERS The indicator will be illuminated when the amplifier is powered on
6. 98 MONO SIGNAL SOURCE STEREO MONO SWITCH IN MONO POSITION cation 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 and 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 4 OHMS MIN IMPEDANCE SPEAKER MUST BE OF SAME IMPEDANCE FR ZS Se
7. 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 5 gt PYLE CPRO PYLE PRO PT 2400 2800 Amplifier Owner s Manual Ow TOTAL OUTPUT POWER Right Output Level Controls Lets you adjust the sound levels of right channel 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 Speaker A B Selector Switches Permit you to select speakers attached to terminal set A set B or both FEATURES AND CONTROLS REAR PANEL PT 2400 PT 2800 m Stereo Mono Switch 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 Speaker Terminals Permit 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 CAUTION oisconnect suppLy CORD BEFORE CHANGIN f CAUTION For REPI OQOQO ee SWITCHED 9 mono S00W MAX GOOD Oo SPEAKERS
8. proof of purchase e A brief letter indicating the problem you are experiencing with the product e Include in your letter your return address daytime phone number and R A number e Also include a check or money order for 15 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 lt gt PYLE PRO Mee z CEDE es o he EE ggu cles Cr CI Be et a LJ PT 2800 Owner s Manual i PYLE ee PRO A PERRI a E fm Ba be o gt ETI gt ii amin eat mat ii Wee p 2 4 i in i rma reira Jems Fn Fe r www pyleaudio com Your New Pyle Pro PT series P A 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 SPYLE CPRO TABLE OF CONTENTS OBRWWWWWWWWWwWwWwWwNnnNnnNnnNnnhDp gt Features and Controls Installation Guidelines Input Connections Connecting a CD or tape player or tuner
9. 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 The meter LED dispaly position indicate the amplifier output power 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
10. n the fuse is properly blown Remove the old fuse and replace it with an identical serviceable fuse PT 2800 7A 110 120V OR 3 5A 220 240V PT 2400 5A 110 120V OR 2 5A 220 240V CAUTION Never use a fuse with a higher rating PYLE PRO PT 2400 2800 Amplifier Owner s Manual 3 Amplifier Specifications PT 2800 PT 2400 Input Impedance 20 k Ohms 20 k Ohms Continuous Output Power Stereo Mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz 8 Ohms 125W x 2 80W x 2 1 kHz 4 Ohms 190W x 2 120W x 2 Maximum Power 8 Ohms 500W x 2 300W x 2 Maximum Power 4 Ohms 1000W x 2 600W x 2 Bridged Mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz 8 Ohms 320W x 1 180W x 1 1 kHz 4 Ohms 370W x 1 230W x 1 Maximum Power 8 Ohms 1000W x 1 600W x 1 Maximum Power 4 Ohms 2000W x 1 1200W x 1 THD at rated output power 0 1 0 1 Frequency Response 3 dB 10 Hz to 50 kHz 10 Hz to 50 kHz Input Sensitivity for rated output power 0 775V 0 775V Signal to Noise Ratio A Weighted 90 dB 90 dB Speaker Impedance A or B only 4 16 Ohms 4 16 Ohms A plus B 8 16 Ohms 8 16 Ohms Bridged Mode 8 16 Ohms 8 16 Ohms Power Requirement Power Fuse 110 120V AC 220 240V AC Dimensions HxWxD inches mm 120 VAC 60 Hz 240 VAC 50 Hz 7A 3 5A 3 15 32 X 19 x 10 5 8 88 x 482 x 269 120 VAC 60 Hz 240 VAC 50 Hz 5A 2 5A 3 15 32 X 19 x 10 5 8 88 x 482 x 269 Weight lbs kg 5 gt PYLE CPRO 4 PYLE PRO PT 2400 2800 Amplifier Owner s Manual 9 3 Kg 20 46 lb 8 5 Kg
11. rew on the rear panel Then connect the other end of this wire to the ground terminal on the mixer or preamplifier enclosure QQ AS BD LW Geb 00 8 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 TR es aN LZ i z f emme Goeman use RCA jacks CD PLAYER TAPE PLAYER OR TUNER Connecting an equalizer or external signal processor Connect the processor s OUT to the amplifier s IN connector EQ OR MIXER Q use RCA jacks PYLE CPRO 2 PYLE PRO PT 2400 2800 Amplifier Owner s Manual Stereo or Mono Inputs Your Pyle Pro amplifier 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
12. 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 the 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 Pyle Pro Amplifier Your Pyle Pro 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 new Do not use harsh chemical solvents or detergents 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 o
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