Pyramid Car Audio PB-101 User's Manual
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1. Connect the speaker to the 3 4CH speaker terminal b 2 CHANNEL STEREO The RIGHT signal output from 2 RIGHT speaker terminal The LEFT signal output from 1 LEFT speaker terminal 21 ELECTRICAL 8 AUDIO CONNECTIONS PB 601 Bridged Bridged ACHIR 3CHIL 2CHIR CHIL oo tilt zoe 3 4 2CH Right 1 Left Sub woofer speaker speaker D POWER CONNECTION 1 Connect the B 12V pole of power supply directly to the battery position terminal 2 Connect the GND pole of power supply directly to the negative ground battery terminal or car chassis 3 To make a good grounding and prevent motor boating noise problem con nect another 12 gauge minimum wire from the negative battery terminal to chassis of stereo unit 4 Connect the Remote pole to external switch for positive 12V ON OFF This may be connected to the receiver power antenna lead 7 B dged Bridged ACHR 3CHIL 2CHIR CHIL 1 11 14 11 41 i 22 INSTALLATION The Amplifier comes complete with all mounting hardware While the Amplifier can be mounted in any convenient loacation in your vehicle please remember that this is a high power unit which generates high electrical energy and heat Therefore be sure to install the unit in a place with sufficient airflow a minimum of dust and no moisture Allow enough space around the cooling fins to permit reasonable ai2. circuit conditions 7 SPEAKER TERMINALS The speaker terminals are 14K Gold Plated for high conductivity and minimum impedance loss The terminals are facing upwards for easy wiring in tight situa tions Be sure to strip just enough insulation off your speaker wires that will fit under the screw plate to help ensure against speaker wire short circuit ELECTRICAL amp AUDIO CONNECTIONS PB 101 A HIGH IMPEDANCE INPUT CONNECTION Car Stereo System NOTE THE ABOVE TYPES OF INPUT MUST BE USED INDEPENDENTLY DO NOT CONNECT MORE THAN ONE INPUT AT THE SAME TIME ELECTRICAL amp AUDIO CONNECTIONS PB 101 C SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS Left Right speaker speaker D POWER CONNECTION Remote Control 12V IN Ground ELECTRICAL amp AUDIO CONNECTIONS PB 251 H A n UN A STEREO INPUT CONNECTION NOTE Do not use both low and high level inputs simultaneously RCA TYPE TERMINAL This amplifier is provided with gold plated RCA terminals for LOW LEVEL INPUT to match radios and equalizers with line level output Fig 1A If your STEREO has only RIGHT and LEFT outputs then you must use a Y adaptor connecting the stereo to the amplifier as indicated Fig 1B High Level Input Leads To Radio Unit Speaker Output High Level Input Leads To Radio U
3. 1 150W x 2 MAX PB 601 150W x 4 MAX Bridged Mode PB 601 300W x 2 or 150W 2 and 300W 1 Frequency Response 10 30 000 Hz 3 dB Input Impedance 10K Ohms Low Level 100 Ohms High Level Input Sensitivity 250mV Low Level 2 5V High Level Power Supply Voltage DC 14 4 Negative Ground 10 5 16V Matching Speaker Impedance 4 8 Ohms Maximum Current Draw PB 101 5A PB 251 10A PB 301 15A PB 601 40A Dimensions PB 101 200 x 50 x 159 mm WxHxD PB 251 200 x 50 x 220 mm WxHxD PB 301 200 x 50 x 245 mm WxHxD PB 601 200 x 50 x 406 mm WxHxD Net Weight PB 101 1 10 Kgs PB 251 1 60 Kgs PB 301 1 80 Kgs PB 601 3 00 Kgs www pyramidcaraudio com
4. PYRANWO y G 4 OWNER S MANUAL PB 101 PB 251 PB 301 PB 601 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Pyramid ARCTIC SERIES High Speed Power Amplifier The AMPLIFIER has been designed using the latest electronic technology available The AMPLIFIER is with engineered features allowing you to produce high quality stereo reproduction in mobile applications This innovative system has been designed a 12 volts DC negative ground power supply Easy installation with mounting hardware is provided PB 101 1 Power On LED 4 High Level Input 2 Low Level Input 5 Power Supply 3 Input Gain Control 6 Power Fuse 7 Speaker Output Terminals INTRODUCTION PB 251 1 Power On LED 4 High Level Input 2 Low Level Input 5 Power Supply 3 Input Gain Control 6 Power Fuse 7 Speaker Output Terminals INTRODUCTION PB 301 1 Power On LED 7 High Level Input 2 Protection LED 8 Power Supply 3 Low Level Input 9 Power Fuse 4 Input Gain Control 10 Speaker Output Terminals 5 Subwoofer Crossover Frequency Control 6 Subwoofer Crossover On Off Switch INTRODUCTION PB 601 The PB 601 utilizes 8 MOSFETS 2 TRANSFORMER in its design to produce enough voltage to supply the main amplifier and a huge considerable amount of reserve voltage for peak high demand situations 2CH R Low Level input r W
5. d high level inputs simultaneously RCA TYPE TERMINAL This amplifier is provided with gold plated RCA terminals for LOW LEVEL INPUT to match radios and equalizers with line level output Fig 1A If your STEREO has only RIGHT and LEFT outputs then you must use a Y adaptor connecting the stereo to the amplifier as indicated Fig 1B SCH L ACHR cm tal Love P 2H 2 OO X 2 4 L Ox Z CH3 High Level Input Leads To Radio Unit Speaker Output Car Stereo System Four Channel Line Output High Level Input Leads To Radio Unit Speaker Output Fig 1A 17 ELECTRICAL 8 AUDIO CONNECTIONS PB 601 High Level Input Leads To Radio Unit Speaker Output High Level Input Leads To Radio Unit Speaker Output Car Stereo System Two Channel Line Output Y Adaptor Fig 1B WHEN YOU WANT TO BRIDGE THE AMPLIFIER PLEASE COMPLET THE FOLLOWING STEPS 1 Push the BRIDGED STEREO switch the BRIDGED position 2 If your STEREO only use RIGHT and LEFT outputs please wire as Fig 2A 3 If your STEREO has four channel outputs please wire as Fig 2B NOTE Do not use both low and high level inputs simultaneously 18 ELECTRICAL amp AUDIO CONNECTIONS PB 601 High Level Input Leads To Radio Unit Left Speaker Output Car Stereo System Two Channel Line Output Fi
6. ed s onn Acum BM 1 Power LED 7 High Level Input 2 Protection LED 8 Power Supply 3 Low Level Input 9 Power Fuse 4 Input Gain Control 10 Speaker Output Terminals 5 Subwoofer Crossover Frequency Control 11 Bridged Mode Switch 6 Subwoofer Crossover On Off Switch FUNCTIONS PB 101 PB 251 1 POWER ON LED Lights up when the remote on system is energized 2 LOW LEVEL INPUT HIGH IMPEDANCE This unit is provided with gold plated RCA input Jacks for High impedance in put Couple the RCA input with the car stereo output using RCA type connector cables 3 GAIN CONTROL Adjusting the control will match the output of the stereo to the amplifier Turn the control clockwise for more volume and counter clockwise for less volume If there is distortion when the volume of stereo is turned up turn the control down 4 HIGH LEVEL INPUT LOW IMPEDANCE If your car stereo does not have RCA output jacks you can connect the speaker output from the stereo system to the amplifier 5 POWER SUPPLY A 12V To connect 12V DC power supply wire from the terminal of the battery B GROUND To connect the ground wire from the chassis of the automobile C REMOTE To connect the control wire which provides remote turn on and off of the amplifier by the radio cassette player Usually The Auto Antenna Lead 6 POWER FUSE The power fuse protects both this amplifier and the automobile electricla system from short
7. g 2A High Level Input Leads To Radio Unit Right Speaker Output Y Adaptor High Level input Leads To Radio Unit Left Speaker Output High Level Input To Radio Unit Right Speaker Output ront Lmr Re O 24 Car Stereo System Four Channel Line Output Fig 2B 19 ELECTRICAL amp AUDIO CONNECTIONS PB 601 B SPEAKER CONNECTIONS You do not need to make any adjustment for the input connection of Amplifier before you connect the speaker output 1 4 Channel Output Mode Connect the speaker output terminals to the corresponding speaker Fig 3A Badge SCHL 2CHIR 1CH L 4CH Right 3CH Left 2CH Right 1CH Left speaker speaker speaker speaker Fig 3A 20 ELECTRICAL amp AUDIO CONNECTIONS PB 601 2 2 Channel Output Mode You may want to bridge the Amplifier to a 2 CHANNEL output amplifier Push the bridge switch of 1 2CH and 3 4CH to the bridged position and use high quality speakers which are which are capable of handling the high power output In this mode only the 1 2CH and 3 4CH speaker will be activated Fig 3B B dged B dged ACHIR 3CH L 2CHIR 1CHI 3 4 1 2 speaker speaker Fig 3B C 2 CHANNEL STEREO OUTPUT COMBINED WITH MONO SUBWOOFER OUTPUT MODE Push the Bridge Stereo switch of 3 4CH to the bridged position a SUBWOOFER
8. is circuit eliminates irritating thump noises some times experienced with cheaper amplifiers when they are turned on 13 ELECTRICAL amp AUDIO CONNECTIONS PB 301 A HIGH IMPEDANCE INPUT CONNECTION L Car Stereo System NOTE THE ABOVE TYPES OF INPUT MUST BE USED INDEPENDENTLY DO NOT CONNECT MORE THAN ONE INPUT AT THE SAME TIME 14 ELECTRICAL amp AUDIO CONNECTIONS PB 301 C SPEAKER CONNECTIONS You do not need to make any adjustment for the input connection of Amplifier before you connect the speaker output Left Right speaker speaker 15 ELECTRICAL amp AUDIO CONNECTIONS PB 301 D POWER CONNECTION 1 2 16 Connect the 12V pole of power supply directly to the battery position terminal Connect the GND pole of power supply directly to the negative ground battery terminal or car chassis To make a good grounding and prevent motor boating noise problem con nect another 12 gauge minimum wire from the negative battery terminal to chassis of stereo unit Connect the Remote pole to external switch for positive 12V ON OFF This may be connected to the receiver power antenna lead Remote Control 12V IN Car Stereo System Vehicle s Battery T Chassis Ground ELECTRICAL amp AUDIO CONNECTIONS PB 601 A STEREO INPUT CONNECTION NOTE Do not use both low an
9. ker short circuit or extreme high temperature conditions When the protec tion circuit is in operation the LED indicator on the unit will light indicating that the amplifier has gone into a self preservation mode At this time please check your system to see what is causing the protection circuit to fire The amplifier can be reset by turning the remote power off and then on again If the system shuts down because of a thermal overload condition allow the amplifier to cool down before restarting If the amplifier shutdown because of an input overload or speaker short circuit please be sure to correct these conditions before restar ting the amplifier LOW LEVEL INPUT HIGH IMPEDANCE This unit is provided with gold plated RCA input Jacks for High impedance in put Couple the RCA input with the car stereo output using RCA type connector cables GAIN CONTROL Adjusting the control will match the output of the stereo to the amplifier Turn the control clockwise for more volume and counter clockwise for less volume If there is distortion when the volume of stereo is turned up turn the control down CROSSOVER FREQUENCY CIRCUIT Lets you adjust the crossover frequency from 45 400 Hz for both channels CROSSOVER FREQUENCY ON OFF SWITCH Let you set the amplifier to drive a connected subwoofer HIGH LEVEL INPUT LOW IMPEDANCE If your car stereo does not have RCA output jacks you can connect the speaker output from the stereo sy
10. nit Speaker Output Car Stereo System Four Channel Line Output Fig 1A ELECTRICAL amp AUDIO CONNECTIONS PB 251 MJ SS High Level Input Leads To Radio Unit Speaker Output High Level Input Leads To Radio Unit Speaker Output Car Stereo System Two Channel Line Output B CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS Y Adaptor Fig 1B Speakers ACHR 3CHIL 2CHIR ot oc 4CH Right Left 2CH Right 1CH Left speaker speaker speaker speaker 10 ELECTRICAL 8 AUDIO CONNECTIONS PB 251 C POWER CONNECTION 1 Connect the B 12V pole of power supply directly to the battery position terminal 2 Connect the GND pole of power supply directly to the negative ground battery terminal or car chassis 3 make a good grounding and prevent motor boating noise problem connect another 12 gauge minimum wire from the negative battery terminal to chassis of stereo unit 4 Connect the Remote pole to external switch for positive 12V ON OFF This may be connected to the receiver power antenna lead 3CH L 2CH R 1CH L Vehicle s Battery Car Stereo System x Chassis Ground 11 FUNCTIONS 301 601 12 POWER ON LED Lights up when the remote on system is energized PROTECTION LED The protection circuitry will disable the amplifier if it senses an input overload spea
11. rflow and cooling Choose a suitable location to mount the amplifier so that it is protected from vibration Check clearance all around the amplifier be sure to leave enough room for wiring Secure the amplifier tightly Do not leave an unmounted amplifier in your car trunk or deck as it can be a driving hazard should you be forced to make a short stop 23 T ESTING AND SPECIFICATIONS 1 2 After all the connections have been made turn on your stereo and listen for the amplifier to turn on If there are any unusual noises from the speakers then turn the system off and recheck all the wiring After you have connected your radio or requalizer to the amplifier you may ad just the gain control to match the output level of your radio A Set the volume contro on your radio to 2 3 position B Adjust the gain control for an average listening level C Turn the radio volume all the way down and listen for background noise D Start your vehicle and listen for electrical noise E Making fine adjustments to the sensitivity can reduce background noise and some engine noise CAUTION Never turn the sensitivity up any farther than you need to get clear sound at 2 3 volume G This adjustment only needs to be made once SPECIFICATIONS 1 AON 10 24 Output Power 14 4 V DC 1 KHz PB 101 120W x 2 MAX PB 251 75W x 4 MAX PB 30
12. stem to the amplifier FUNCTIONS PB 301 PB 601 8 10 11 12 POWER SUPPLY A 12V To connect 12V DC power supply wire from the terminal of the battery B GROUND To connect the ground wire from the chassis of the automobile C REMOTE To connect the control wire which provides remote turn on and off of the amplifier by the radio cassette player Usually The Auto Antenna Lead POWER FUSE The power fuse protects both this amplifier and the automobile electrical system from short circuit conditions SPEAKER TERMINALS The speaker terminals are 14K Gold Plated for high conductivity and minimum impedance loss The terminals are facing upwards for easy wiring in tight situa tions Be sure to strip just enough insulation off your speaker wires that will fit under the screw plate to help ensure against speaker wire short circuits TRI MODE BRIDGING CAPABILITY PB 601 The Amplifier can be bridged into the following systems A Three channel Mode Bridge Channels 3 amp 4 into one high power channel for subwoofer application while leaving channels 1 amp 2 in the stereo mode for satellite components B Two Channel Mode Bridge channels 1 amp 2 into one high powered channel Bridge channels 3 amp 4 into a second high powered channel Be sure to utilize speakers which can handle at least 100 Watts RMS on the bridged channels MUTE TURN ON CIRCUIT The Amplifier features an anti thump delay circuit Th
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