PYLE Audio PLMR440PA User's Manual
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1. PYLE HYDRA PLMR440PA Marine Public Address System Controller OWNER S MANUAL Congratulations on your purchase of a PYLE PLMR440PA Marine Public Address System Controller It has been designed engineered and manufactured to bring you the highest level of performance and quality and will afford you years of listening pleasure Thank you for making a PYLE your choice for marine audio entertainment PLMR440PA 4 Channel Marine Power Amplifier Public Address System e Maximum Power 1200 Watts e RMS Power 150 Watts X 4 4 Ohms Power and Protection LEDs e Line and Speaker Level Inputs Bridgeable Trimode Operation e Variable Gain Controls Variable Low Pass Crossovers Fixed High Pass Crossovers 0 18dB Variable Bass Boost Input Voltage Sensitivity Selectors PCB with Conformal Coating e Waterproof Hardwired Input Output and Speaker Cables e Balanced Microphone Input e Remote Subwoofer Control Signal to Noise Ratio Better Than 102 dB e Dimensions W x D x H 12 3 4 x 7 3 8 x 2 1 4 324 x 187 x 57 mm 1 PLMR440PA Owner s Manual Introduction An important member of the PYLE marine MOSFET amplifier series we are pleased to introduce the unique PLMR440PA a powerful amplifier with public address capabilities This PYLE marine models features both high pass and low pass crossovers For further flexibility in the use of a subwoofer a variable bass2. terminal IMPEDANCE ssows Connectthe CH4 lead to the Subwoofer 2 terminal PLMR440PA Owner s Manual Speaker Wiring Tir mode operation allows you to connect this amplifier to a pair of main speakers plus a subwoofer on one pair of output channels The main speakers will operate in STEREO while the subwoofer simultaneously operates in MONO To set the amplifier to run in this mode put the crossover switch In the FULL position Insert high pass filter capacitors and a low pass filter inductor into the wiring as shown below Be sure to check the table at the bottom of this page to determine the correct capacitor and inductor values for the crossover frequency you wish to achieve Tri Mode round on to REMOTE TURN ON ORANGE terminal of head unit FUSE provided Component values for 6dB Passive Crossover FREQUENCY INDUCTOR CAPACITOR 80Hz 7 5mH 470uF 100Hz 6 5mH 330uF 120Hz 5 5mH 330uF 150Hz 4mH 220uF 10 PLMR440PA Owner s Manual Troubleshooting Before removing your amplifier refer to the list below and follow the suggested procedures Always test the speakers and their wires first Amplifier will not power up Check for good ground connection Check that remote DC terminal has at least 13 8v DC Check that there is battery power on the terminal Check all fuses Check that Protection LED is not lit If it is lit shut o
3. and RIGHT Speaker Terminals of head unit or signal processor 6 PLMR440PA Owner s Manual Microphone Input Wiring If you wish to use the public address feature in the PLMR440PA all you need to do is to connect the custom microphone included with the amp When you press the button on the microphone it automatically cuts off the input to Channels 1 4 from your audio source and presents the microphone signal to the amplifier You can use the microphone to supplement either 2CH or 4CH audio input from your signal source In any case when the mic switch is engaged your audio input will be silenced until the switch is released Mic ON Audio Input OFF Switch included 7 PLMR440PA Owner s Manual Power and Speaker Wiring Four Channel Mode to REMOTE ORANGE terminal of head unit m G E FUSE Battery provided 8 PLMR440PA Owner s Manual Power and Speaker Wiring Bridged Mode Connect the CH1 lead to the Subwoofer 1 terminal Connect the CH2 lead to RED the Subwoofer 1 terminal to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit C Co Co Fuse Battery provided ORANGE SUBWOOFER 1 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 3 0HNS SUBWOOFER 2 Connect the CH3 lead to the Subwoofer 2
4. and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same timel 4 Channel Amplifier PLMR440PA with 4 Channel Audio Input Source LOW LEVEL INPUTS not used in this Installation mM a E Remote subwoofer m level control 4am 20 E INPUT DE Tr T T CH3 CHS CH CHi WHITE BLUE PURPLE GREEN BLACK CHi CH CHa CHH WHITE BLUE PURPLE GREEN wt O To FRONT and REAR L R Speaker Terminals of head unit or signal processor 5 PLMR440PA Owner s Manual High Level Input Wiring The high level input s should only be used when your head unit lacks RCA outputs If the RCA outputs are not present connect the speaker outputs from the receiver to the high level input connector of the amplifier Be sure to observe polarity to avoid audio phase problems NOTE Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time 4 Channel Amplifier PLMR440PA with 2 Channel Audio Input Source LOW LEVEL INPUTS not used in this installation Remote subwoofer level control Re Re WHITE BLUE PURPLE GREEN BLACK Soosoo To LEFT
5. boost control has been included You can control the subwoofer level with the remote level control module PYLE marine understands that amplifiers are placed in many different kinds of installations so we have also included an input sensitivity control to help you integrate the amp into your system regardless of the nature of your input source Acustom microphone is included Pressing the button on the microphone will mute the audio and allow you to be heard easily by others on your boat PYLE marine amplifiers are constructed using a special corrosion resistant coating on the printed circuit board to prevent damage from the high humidity of the marine environment In order to prevent the intrusion of water into the amplifier enclosure we have provided the connections at the end of waterproof wires cables and tightly grommeted the wires as they pass through the end panels An additional important unique component is the rubber pad which seals all control openings What is included When first unpacking your new amplified subwoofer please check first that the package contains all of the items below If something is missing contact the store where you purchased the product e Marine amplifier e Custom microphone and mounting bracket e High input cable with connector s e Speaker output cable with connector s e Remote level controller e Four 4 mounting screws 2 PLMR440PA Owner s Manual Installation precaution
6. cuit to engage 3 PLMR440PA Owner s Manual Low Level Input Wiring Low level RCA input wiring is preferred for best audio performance Always use a high quality RCA cable for best audio performance NOTE Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time 4 Channel Amplifier with 4 channel Audio Input Source PLMR440PA oO sO 2 HIGH LEVEL f INPUTS not it used In this qj installation Remote subwoofer level control fica Se INPUT SP To Front and Rear Audio Outputs of head unlit or signal processor 4 Channel Amplifier wit 2 channet Audio input Source PLMR440PA HIGH LEVEL INPUTS not used In this i installation Remote subwoofer ACH XH level control INPUT input Mode switch in 2CH Position To L R Audio Outputs e of head unit or signal 4 PLMR440PA Owner s Manual High Level Input Wiring The high level input s should only be used when your head unit lacks RCA outputs If the RCA outputs are not present connect the speaker outputs from the receiver to the high level input connector of the amplifier Be sure to observe polarity to avoid audio phase problems NOTE Do not connect BOTH the high level
7. ff amplifier briefly and then repower it High hiss or engine noise alternator whine in speakers Disconnect all RCA inputs to amplifier s if hiss noise disappears then plug in the component driving the amplifier and unplug its inputs If hiss noise disappears go on until the faulty noisy component is found It is best to set the amplifier s input level as insensitive as possible The best subjective S N ratio is obtainable this way Try to drive as high a signal level from the head unit as possible Protection led comes on when the AMPLIFIER is powered up Check for shorts on speaker leads Check that the volume control on the head unit is turned down low Remove speaker leads and reset the amplifier If the Protection LED still comes on then the amplifier is faulty Amplifier S gets very hot Check that the minimum speaker impedance for that model is correct Check for speaker shorts Check that there is good airflow around the amplifier In some applications an external cooling fan may be required Distorted sound Check that the Level control s is set to match the signal level of the head unit Check that all crossover frequencies have been properly set Check for shorts on the speaker leads High squeal noise from speakers This is always caused by a poorly grounded RCA patch cord PYLE www pyleaudio com
8. s Before you drill or cut any holes investigate your vessel s layout very carefully Take special care when you work near the gas tank fuel lines hydraulic lines and electrical wiring Never operate the amplifier when it is unmounted Attach all audio system components securely within the amplifier to prevent damage especially in an accident Do not mount this amplifier so that wire connections are unprotected in a pinched condition in contact with any metal surfaces in your marine vessel or likely to be damaged by nearby objects Before making or breaking power connections in your system disconnect the marine vessel 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 replace it only with a fuse identical to that supplied with the amplifier Using a fuse of a different type or rating may result in damage to your audio system or your amplifier which is not covered by the manufacturer s warranty Don t misuse the level controll Do not mistake the input level control for a volume control It is designed ONLY to match the output level of your audio source to the input level of your amplifier Do not adjust this input level to maximum unless your input level requires it Ignoring these instructions will result in an input overload to the amplifier and excessive audio distortion It can also cause the protection cir
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