Pyramid Car Audio XPA-200 User's Manual
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1. ONLY CAUTION Do not use balanced and unbalanced inputs simultaneously Bridged Mode Operation This amplifier can operate in a mono bridged output mode if your speakers can handle the following power output levels XPA 100 1000 watts XPA 200 1600 watts XPA 300 2000 watts As shown in the diagram below connect the speaker s positive to the amplifier s red speakers left 1 2 terminals and negative to red speakers right 1 2 terminals The speaker right on the amplifier is used as a negative terminal for a bridged connection NOTE The extra amplifier output of 6 35mm phone jacks can not be used for the bridged connection It can only be used in normal non bridged operation as a stereo speaker output MONO BRIDGED OPERATION SWITCH IN BRIDGED POSITION DO NOT USE BLACK TERMINALS Reps USE MONO SIGNAL SOURCE CHANNEL 1 INPUT ONLY CAUTION Do not use balanced and unbalanced inputs simultaneously 3 PYRAMID XPA 100 XPA 200 XPA 300 Amplifier Owner s Manual 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 fours slots and into yo2. XPA 200 XPA 300 Channel 1 and Channel 2 Power LED Display Indicate the output signal level for each channel PFRAAD a CWILT Power On Off Channel 1 and Channel 2 Output Level Controls Lets you adjust the sound levels for each channel 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 REAR PANEL XPA 100 XPA 200 XPA 300 eo on oe EOSG0003 SOOOOOGDaS gt GR mi ee ui 2 Sek z CODER ate eK a t acon OOS SOOO ic COO Soo0000K Input Jacks Let you connect a variety of audio input sources via the balanced XLR 6 35mm phone jack combinations or unbalanced RCA inputs 1 PYRAMID XPA 100 XPA 200 XPA 300 Amplifier Owner s Manual Stereo Mono Switch Lets you select conventional stereo operation with a stereo input signal or bridged mono input mode Protection Circuit and Indicator 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 OO CaO a a COOK Speaker terminals Permits hookup of A stereo pair of speakers or a bridged speaker via the wire terminals
3. 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 shielded 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 LOW CAPACITANCE SHIELDED WIRE Input connections These amplifiers accept a broad range of input sources including Compact Disc CD players DVD Cassette Reel to Reel or other tape players Radio Tuners Equalizers Signal Processors Connecting a CD or DVD or tape player or tuner In anormal installation one would use the RCA JACKS for connecting a CD player DVD tape player or tuner use RCA jacks CD PLAYER DVD TAPE PLAYER OR TUNER Connecting an equalizer or external signal processor Connect the processor s OUT to the amplifier s INPUT connectors EQ OR MIXER OO00 0000 EQ OR MIXER use XLR 6 35 mm combo jacks STEREO OPERATION SWITCH IN STEREO POSITION Stereo or Mono Inputs Your PYRAMID XPA amplifier can be operated in Stereo Mono or Bridged mode depending on the input source If the input signal is mono slide the Stereo Mono Bridged selector switch to MONO and the signal will be routed through both channels If you wish to run the amplifier in bridged output mode slide the switch to Bridged Speaker
4. You must also include the following items A copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase s 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 15 00 for return shipping handling and insurance or provide your Visa 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 All Pyramid products are carefully constructed and thoroughly tested before shiprnent 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 oe your unit will be repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of Pyramid To obtain warranty service you must first call our Consurner Return Hotline number at p 8 236 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 F oe Service Cen
5. connections You can connect 4 Ohm 8 Ohm or 16 Ohm speakers to Channel 1 and or Channel 2 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 the speaker wire you intend to connect to the amplifier Then twist the exposed wire to secure all the wire strands NOTE Use 16 gauge speaker wire for lengths up to25 feet 14 gauge wire for lengths over 25 feet It is recommended that you use the shortest length of wire possible 2 Connect the speaker wires 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 STEREO SIGNAL SOURCE CAUTION Do not use balanced and unbalanced inputs simultaneously PYRAMID XPA 100 XPA 200 XPA 300 Amplifier Owner s Manual 2 MONO OPERATION SWITCH IN MONO POSITION MONO SIGNAL SOURCE ysg CHANNEL 1 INPUT
6. cuitry has become active When this occurs you should simply reduce the output power level by rotating the Master Volume control counterclockwise Amplifier Specifications Input Impedance balanced unbalanced Continuous Output Power Sterea Mode 20 Hz ta 20 kHz amp Chins 1 kHz 4 Oring baxiram Power 8 Ohirig Maximam Power 4 Ohms Peak Power amp Ohri Bridged Mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz amp Ohms 1 kHz amp Ohms Peak Power THE at rated output power Frequency Response 206 Input Sensitivity for rated output power Sighal to Noise Ratio a Weighted Speaker Impedance Steren Bridged Power Requirement Dimensions HxWxD inches imin Weight lbs kg APA 100 20 k Ohims 10 k Ohims TOW x2 100W x 2 110W x2 130W 2 BOW x 2 ZOOW x1 200W x 1 1000W x 1 0 1 10 Hz to 50 KHz 1 0 100 dB 4 74 Ohms 8 16 Ohms danve 4798 10 iia 88 x 482 x 271 16 7 Ibs 7 6 AP A 200 KPA 300 20 k Ohms 10 k Ohms 20 k Ohms 70 k Ohims 120W x 17OW x Tech x 2 LOW x7 170W x2 230W x2 POOW x 260W x 1000W x 2 1400 x2 320W x 1 AAW x 7 320W x 4 Aan x i 1600W x 1 ZO00W x 1 0 1 0 1 10 Hz to 50 kHz 10 Hz to 50 kHz 1 0 1 0 100 dB 100 dE 4 16 Dhins 4 16 Ohins 8 16 Ohms 8 15 Ohms 120 VAC 60 Hz 230 VAC 59 Hz Finar x 19 x 1D aris Jaisa x 19 x 10 iie BA x 487 x 271 RB x 482 x ATi 18 5 Ibs 8 4 20 Ibs 9 1 PYRAMID XPA 100 XPA 200 XPA 300 Amplifier Owner s Manual 4
7. ter 1600 63rd Street Brooklyn NY 11204 limited werrenh pallay IPPILI E ii aia aha iaia iha iaa Owner s Manual XPA 100 Amplifier XPA 200 Amplifier XPA 300 Amplifier www pyramidcaraudio com Your New PYRAMID XPA 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS RWWWWWWWWWwWNnnNNNND Features and Controls XPA 100 XPA 200 XPA 300 Installation Guidelines Input Connections Connecting a CD DVD or tape player or tuner Connecting an equalizer or signal processor Stereo or Mono Inputs Speaker connecitons Bridged Mode Operation Connecting to standard AC power Mounting the amplifier Turning the amplifier on Using the power LED meter Using the channel1 and channel2 output level controls About the internal clip circuitry Caring for your PYRAMID Amplifier Resetting the circuit breaker 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 XPA 100
8. ur standard electronics equipment rack Turning the amplifier on 1 Turn on the audio input source equipment which is connected to the amplifier INPUT jacks 2 Set the amplifier s Channel 1 and Channel 2 output level gain controls to the minimum level settings 3 Push in the power switch to turn the amplifier on Using the power LED meters The meter pointer position indicates the amplifier output power For ease of reading in dark environments the meter is illuminated Using the Channel 1 and Channel 2 Output Level controls Rotate output level gain clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the output power To get the best performance with the least sound distortion always adjust the output level gain so the meter s pointer does not continuously exceed the extreme right of the meter s scale CAUTION It is possible to overdrive the amplifier by setting output level gain too high which may cause damage or failure About the internal protect circuitry Special clip circuitry incorporated into your PYRAMID XPA 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 protect indicator lights remain on continuously alerting you that the special clip cir
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