Pinnacle Speakers PIN AMP 800 User's Manual
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1. a service charge will be levied In either case the minimum charge will be 30 00 An additional charge will be applicable for same day service where possible and this charge will always be in effect even if the actual parts and labor are covered by this warranty Pinnacle Loudspeakers reserves the right to make the final determination of whether or not the system has been damaged by abuse or negligent operation To Obtain Service To obtain service under this warranty either contact your Pinnacle dealer or us directly at 516 576 9052 or service pinnaclespeakers com If you ship your PIN AMP 800 you are responsible for packing and shipping insurance The freight must be prepaid We will however pay return freight charges on any returned PIN AMP 800 that qualifies for in warranty service Sorry we cannot accept any collect freight charges You must include a note attached to the unit with your name phone number or email address and return shipping address no Post Office boxes indicating the nature of the problem you are experiencing For warranty service you must also include a copy of your dated sales receipt YOU MUST FIRST CONTACT US FOR THE CUSTOMER SERVICE SHIPPING ADDRESS IN YOUR AREA IF YOUR DEALER IS NOT EQUIPPED FOR THIS SERVICE Please be sure to pack any items you ship us carefully since we cannot be held responsible for damages incurred during shipping This warranty may be transferred to a subsequent owner SAVE YOUR ORIGINAL2. degraded performance 16 gauge wire may be used for short runs of about 8 feet or less CONNECTION OPTION 1 Using The Line Input s PIN AMP 800 INPUT FROM RECEIVER AMP L R OSO OLOCO AC 120V 60Hz T3 15A 250V OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS LINE OUT EZ o Right Speaker To use the PIN AMP 800 s LINE INPUT s your receiver must have a dedicated subwoofer output jack sometimes called Sub Out Low Pass or LFE or pre amp left amp right channel outputs If your receiver has these outputs you may connect your PIN AMP 800 using standard coaxially shielded RCA cable s the same kind of audio cable used to connect your CD tape deck etc This method is generally the easiest to hook up e f your receiver has a subwoofer output jack simply connect your PIN AMP 800 using the Mono L Line Input jack to the subwoofer output jack on your receiver refer to the Option 1 wiring diagram above e f your receiver has no subwoofer output jack but has pre amp left amp right channel outputs you can connect your PIN AMP 800 directly to your receiver s pre amp outputs using the L amp R line input jacks If your receiver uses jumpers to connect its pre amp outputs with its amp stage inputs also connect the Line Outputs on the PIN AMP 800 to your receiver s amp stage inputs Note Do not connect the PIN AMP 800 to the tape loop outputs from your receiver as they will overdrive its circuitry e If you have a
3. in the NORMAL position This will ensure that all low bass information is sent to your subwoofer s If you have a Dolby Digital or DTS Home Theater system make sure that you have correctly configured your receiver s Bass Management System so that all of your speakers are properly categorized as either SMALL or LARGE please note your receiver s terminology may differ This will ensure that all appropriate low bass information is sent to your subwoofer s As a general rule a speaker with an 8 or greater diameter woofer may be considered LARGE Conversely a speaker with a woofer less than 8 in diameter may be considered SMALL Please note that the bass output of a dual woofer speaker could be comparable to that of a larger single woofer speaker Example A dual 6 5 woofer system would generally be considered LARGE since its woofer area approximates that of a single 10 woofer system 6 e With high volume levels of certain types of signals the subwoofer s may be audibly strained If you hear the subwoofer s breaking up or distorting turn your receivers volume level down e If you have any problems or questions please contact your PINNACLE dealer for further assistance TROUBLESHOOTING No Sound only from Subwoofer s Please note that the PIN AMP 800 has a thermal protection feature which will shut it off if it gets too hot it will turn itself back on when it has cooled sufficiently Otherwise Check PIN AMP 800 power v
4. Dolby Digital or DTS receiver place the PIN AMP 800 s Crossover Bypass switch in the ON position this bypasses the Low Pass Filter in the PIN AMP 800 If you do not have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver place the PIN AMP 800 s Crossover Bypass switch in the OFF position this activates the Low Pass Filter in the PIN AMP 800 e Lastly wire your left and right front speakers directly to your receiver s speaker outputs Please refer to the Option 1 wiring diagram above for further clarification CONNECTION OPTION 2 Using The Binding Post Inputs Receiver Amplifier SUBWOOFER OUTPUTS OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS LINE OUT A N Comat ore Right Speaker There are two reasons to use this connection option The first is if your receiver has no subwoofer output jack The second is if your system would benefit from having the bass filtered out of the main speakers if you have a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver you can achieve the same results electronically simply by configuring your main speakers as SMALL and connecting your PIN AMP 800 using an RCA cable see Connection Option 1 If you have large main speakers that are capable of reproducing a great deal of bass on their own then this connection option may not be advantageous to you If however you have small main speakers then this method deserves consideration Since this connection method filters out the low bass from the main speakers it provides the beneficial effects of increasing their power h
5. Limited Warranty Variable Subwoofer Low Pass Filter 50 150 Hz 3rd Order System Power 400 Watts RMS 800 Watts Peak Dimensions 16 7 8 Wide x 3 7 8 High x 14 3 4 Deep including feet amp front amp rear features 19 7 8 Wide with rack mount brackets attached Finish Black Powder Coated Steel Weight 18 lbs Power Requirements AC 120 V 60 Hz 800 Watts Maximum LIMITED WARRANTY What Is Covered Your Pinnacle PIN AMP 800 features a limited warranty as follows Your PIN AMP 800 is covered by this warranty for a period of two 2 years from the date of original purchase The warranty covers all necessary parts and labor to return the amplifier to proper working order Housing surfaces and other exterior parts subject to normal wear and tear are not covered except where an inherent structural defect becomes evident Parts replacement and labor will be performed at the discretion of Pinnacle Loudspeakers and will be provided free of charge unless in the opinion of our service department service representatives or engineering department the system has failed due to abuse or negligent operation What Is Not Covered This warranty will be void and no free services performed if we or any party acting as our agent determines that the system has been connected to an impedance load less than 2 Ohms or had any of its elements removed or tampered with in any way whatsoever Furthermore if your PIN AMP 800 is not found to be defective
6. PINNACLE E A K_ E ae of the House A 7 ll PIN AMP 800 Owner s Manual O 2009 PINNACLE LOUDSPEAKERS We congratulate and thank you for choosing PINNACLE Our subwoofer products exemplify the best in modern audio technology and are designed to produce remarkable amounts of deep bass Please read this manual completely to ensure the best possible performance from your Home Theater or sound system PLACEMENT Locate your PIN AMP 800 in a cool dry location and allow sufficient space for adequate airflow through the bottom amp side vents if the unit overheats the thermal protection circuit may engage prematurely If rack mounting we do not recommended placing the PIN AMP 800 directly above another amplifier without leaving extra space to allow for adequate airflow Do not place your PIN AMP 800 outdoors or in any wet or excessively damp environment If you opt to rack mount your PIN AMP 800 please attach the rack mount brackets as indicated below If needed you may remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the unit Kin Front gt CONNECTIONS Complete all wire connections in your Home Theater sound system before powering up your receiver or PIN AMP 800 Be sure to observe proper polarity for all speaker amp subwoofer wire connections to to To obtain the best performance use only speaker wire of 12 14 or 16 gauge available from your dealer Lightweight speaker wire 18 20 22 gauge etc will result in
7. SHIPPING CARTON AND PACKING MATERIALS AS WELL AS THIS WARRANTY AND YOUR SALES RECEIPT YOU WILL NEED THEM TO OBTAIN SERVICE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY A PINNACLE Speakers of the House Since 1976 1 Fairchild Court Suite 140 Plainview NY 11803 Tel 516 576 9052 Fax 516 576 0826 pinnacle pinnaclespeakers com http www pinnaclespeakers com PR MAN ARM REV0109
8. TROL ADJUSTMENTS Plug your PIN AMP 800 into any ordinary wall outlet Since your PIN AMP 800 can require up to 800 Watts of power do not plug the PIN AMP 800 into any outlet that cannot deliver 800 Watts like those on the back of other electronic equipment such as your receiver With the VOLUME control at minimum maximum counter clockwise position plug in the PIN AMP 800 s power cord and turn its power switch to the ON position The Auto on circuitry will automatically turn the unit on LED turns green when it receives an audio signal It will also automatically turn the unit off LED turns red after a few moments without any audio signals If for any reason you do not want your PIN AMP 800 on simply turn the power switch to the off position Please ensure that your receiver s loudness control is off and that the bass tone control is in its middle no boost position Now play some music with ample bass content The following setup routine is best accomplished with one person seated in a normal listening position directing another to adjust the controls for the best sound Adjust the VOLUME level on the PIN AMP 800 so that the output level of the subwoofer s is satisfactory relative to your front speakers If either of your front speakers or subwoofer s are not functioning properly please refer to the Troubleshooting section toward the end of this manual Adjust the PHASE switch on the PIN AMP 800 to determine which position sounds
9. all If you have connected the PIN AMP 800 via a single RCA cable you may want to try using a cable splitter Radio Shack part 42 2535 This will allow you to use both line inputs which will increase the input signal strength to the subwoofer s Rattling Noise Tighten the binding posts on the PIN AMP 800 amp subwoofer s Hum Check for faulty RCA connecting cable Try to separate RCA cables from power cords they can induce hum into the system If that doesn t work we recommend you turn off your PIN AMP 800 when it is not in use This is most easily accomplished by connecting its powercord to a switched power outlet PIN AMP 800 SPECIFICATIONS Features Anti Clipping Circuit For High Level Undistorted Bass Dual Subwoofer outputs enable driving multiple separate subwoofers at the same time Standard component size for shelf placement or 2U rack mountable with included Hardware High current 2 Ohm stable discrete amplifier design Auto On Off circuit with LED indicator 5 Way Gold plated binding posts for a high quality and secure connection Includes High Quality Gold Plated Interconnect Cable Dual Line Level Inputs with unfiltered Outputs enable daisy chaining multiple amplifiers Phase Switch Satellite Soeaker Crossover First Order 80 Hz Speaker Level Inputs amp Outputs Variable Crossover 50 150 Hz Crossover Bypass Switch Volume Control High Quality Detachable IEC powercord Designed in the USA 2 Year Transferable
10. andling and improving their clarity If you choose to use this connection option simply run speaker wire from your receiver s speaker outputs to the PIN AMP 800 inputs marked Input from Receiver Amp Then wire your left and right front speakers to the PIN AMP 800 outputs marked Output to Speakers Please refer to the Option 2 wiring diagram above for further clarification Place the Crossover Bypass Switch on the PIN AMP 800 in the OFF position this activates the Low Pass Filter Subwoofer Connections For One Subwoofer Wire your Subwoofer to the top Subwoofer Output binding posts on the PIN AMP 800 be sure to observe proper polarity to to For Two Subwoofers Wire one Subwoofer to the top Subwoofer Output binding posts on the PIN AMP 800 the other to the bottom set of Subwoofer Output binding posts be sure to observe proper polarity to to In this case do not use subwoofers with impedance ratings less than 4 Ohms For Four Subwoofers Wire four Subwoofers to the PIN AMP 800 in a series parallel fashion as depicted below top Subwoofer Output to Sub 1 Sub 1 to Sub 2 Sub 2 to top Subwoofer Output bottom Subwoofer Output to Sub 3 Sub 3 to Sub 4 Sub 4 to bottom Subwoofer Output PIN AMP 800 INPUT FROM RECEIVER AMP LINE IN L R OOOO oo AC 120V 60Hz T3 15A 250V dogo 9 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS LINE OUT mor oven al POWER UP AND TONE CON
11. olume settings and all connections Ensure that the center channel mode on the receiver is in the NORMAL or SMALL position If you have connected the PIN AMP 800 via RCA cable and if your receiver has a subwoofer on off or variable subwoofer output level control ensure that the subwoofer option is turned on and that the output level is at maximum Make sure the RCA cable is connected to the receiver s subwoofer output and not the subwoofer input jack that some receivers have If the problem persists refer to the TO OBTAIN SERVICE section of your warranty at the end of this manual No Sound only from Left and Right Front Speakers Check all connections Ensure that your receiver s speaker channel A or B is switched on Note You must connect your speakers to your receiver s speaker outputs if you connected the subwoofer s via the LINE INPUT s Too Much Bass Check PIN AMP 800 volume phase frequency controls receiver bass loudness controls program material move subwoofer s further out of corner or away from wall Too Little Bass Check PIN AMP 800 volume frequency phase control positions all speaker wire phase to to receiver tone controls program material ensure that the center channel mode on the receiver is in the NORMAL or SMALL position If your receiver has a variable subwoofer output level control ensure that the output level is at maximum Try moving the subwoofer s further into a corner or towards the w
12. the most natural The difference should be most audible in the mid bass If you cannot detect a difference leave the PHASE switch in the 0 in phase position If you have placed the PIN AMP 800 Crossover Bypass switch in the OFF position adjust the FREQUENCY ADJUST knob and determine what position sounds best This feature controls the output level of the mid and upper bass frequencies Please note that if you have put your Crossover Bypass switch in the ON position due to the low pass filter already in your receiver the PIN AMP 800 s frequency adjust control is unnecessary will have no effect and its position can therefore be ignored The best VOLUME level PHASE switch and FREQUENCY ADJUST positions will mostly be determined by your room acoustics and the mid and upper bass frequency response characteristics of your front speakers The source material will also play a significant role as its bass level may vary considerably After your initial adjustments you may want to go back and tweak these controls Their effects are acoustically interrelated Re adjusting them may be necessary to obtain optimal performance Generally once you are satisfied with your PIN AMP 800 s settings you can use your receiver s tone equalizer volume and subwoofer output level controls to optimize your whole system s performance VERY IMPORTANT If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Home Theater system make sure that your receiver s center channel mode is
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