Pyle PLA785, PLA885, PLA1585, PLA1285 User Manual

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4 ch amp PLA885•PLA1085

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2 CH Stereo Output Mode with Mono Bridged Subwoofer Output

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SPEAKERS

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MINIMUM

SPEAKER

IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS!

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SUBWOOFER

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5 CH Output Mode

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damage. improperly serviced, or subject to misuse, neglect, or accidental This warranty will be considered void if the unit was tampered with, replacement of the defective unit when it is returned to us prepaid. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or

expiration date. handling, and insurance, or provide your Visa/MC number with

• also include a check or money order for $12.00 for return shipping, and R.A. number

• include in your letter your return address, daytime phone number,

• A brief letter indicating the problem you are experiencing

• A copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase

You must also include the following items:

Brooklyn, NY 11204 1600 63rd Street Pyle Service Center R.A.#

and shipped prepaid to: When returning a product to us for warranty service it must be carefully packed

relating to your return. R.A.# must appear on the outside of your package and on all paperwork number at (718) 236-6948 to obtain a Return Authorization number. This To obtain warranty service you must first call our Consumer Return Hotline

your unit will be repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of Pyle. Should the product fail due to factory defects in material or workmanship,

warranty is limited to the original retail purchase. in material and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase. This shipment. Products purchased in the USA are warranted to be free of defects All Pyle products are carefully constructed and thoroughly tested before

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limited warranty policy

user’s manual

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high performance car audio amplifier

PLA485 PLA785 PLA885

PLA1085

PLA1285 PLA1585

congratulations...

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on your purchase of a Pyle Blue Wave Series amplifier. This amplifier extends the Pyle tradition into a totally new series of amps, designed from the ground up to deliver the power, performance and flexibility the modern car audio enthusiast demands.

When you check the list of features offered by the PLA485, PLA785, PLA885, PLA1085, PLA1285, and PLA1585, you’ll know you made the right choice with a Pyle Blue Wave amplifier.

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table of contents

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general features

features and specifications

PLA485 PLA785

PLA1285

PLA885/1085

features and specifications

PLA1585

electrical connections

PLA485/785/1285

PLA885/1085/1585

stereo input connections

PLA485/785/1285

mono input connections

PLA485/785/1285

2/4 channel input connections

PLA885/1085

high level input connections

PLA885/1085

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high level mono input connections

PLA485/785/1285

protection circuitry and troubleshooting

mono input connections

PLA885/1085 PLA885/1085

5 channel input connections

PLA1585

high level input connections

PLA1585

mono input connections

PLA1585 PLA1585

speaker connections

PLA885/1085

speaker connections

PLA1585

mounting and installation

precautions

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general features

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PLA485

High Performance 600 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier

· 300 Watts x 2 Output

· 600 Watts x 1 Bridged Output

· Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network

· Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz)

· Variable Input Level (Gain) Control

· Remote Turn On/Off

· Gold Plated RCA Inputs

· High Level MOLEX Input

· Power ON LED Indicator

· LED Protection Indicator

· S/N Ratio: > 95 dB

· THD: <0.04%

· Thermal Protection

· Overload Protection

· Short Circuit Protection

· Anti-Thump Turn-On

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PLA785

High Performance 800 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier

· 400 Watts x 2 Output

· 800 Watts x 1 Bridged Output

· Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network

· Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz)

· Variable Input Level (Gain) Control

· Remote Turn On/Off

· Gold Plated RCA Inputs

· High Level MOLEX Input

· Power ON LED Indicator

· LED Protection Indicator

· S/N Ratio: > 95 dB

· THD: <0.04%

· Thermal Protection

· Overload Protection

· Short Circuit Protection

· Anti-Thump Turn-On

PLA1285

High Performance 1400 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier

· 700 Watts x 2 Output

· 1400 Watts x 1 Bridged Output

· Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network

· Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz)

· Variable Input Level (Gain) Control

· Remote Turn On/Off

· Gold Plated RCA Inputs

· High Level MOLEX Input

· Power ON LED Indicator

· LED Protection Indicator

· S/N Ratio: > 95 dB

· THD: <0.04%

· Thermal Protection

· Overload Protection

· Short Circuit Protection

· Anti-Thump Turn-On

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PLA885

High Performance 1000 Watt 4 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier

· 250 Watts x 4 Output

· 500W x 2 Bridged Output (250W x 2 + 500W x 1)

· Dual Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network

· Dual Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz)

· Variable Input Level (Gain) Control

· Remote Turn On/Off

· Gold Plated RCA Inputs

· High Level MOLEX Inputs

· Power ON LED Indicator

· LED Protection Indicator

· S/N Ratio: > 95 dB

· THD: <0.04%

· Thermal Protection

· Overload Protection

· Short Circuit Protection

· Anti-Thump Turn-On

· Tri-Mode Configurable

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PLA1085

High Performance 1400 Watt 4 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier

· 350 Watts x 4 Output

· 700W x 2 Bridged Output (350W x 2 + 700W x 1)

· Dual Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network

· Dual Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz)

· Variable Input Level (Gain) Control

· Remote Turn On/Off

· Gold Plated RCA Inputs

· High Level MOLEX Inputs

· Power ON LED Indicator

· LED Protection Indicator

· S/N Ratio: > 95 dB

· THD: <0.04%

· Thermal Protection

· Overload Protection

· Short Circuit Protection

· Anti-Thump Turn-On

· Tri-Mode Configurable

PLA1585

High Performance 1400 Watt 5 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier

· 250 Watts x 4 Output.+ 400 Watts x 1 Output

· 500 W x 2 Bridged Output ( 250 W x 2 + 500 W x 1)

· Dual Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network

· Dual Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz)

· Variable Input Level (Gain) Control

· Remote Turn On/Off

· Gold Plated RCA Inputs

· High Level MOLEX Inputs

· Power ON LED Indicator

· LED Protection Indicator

· S/N Ratio: > 95 dB

· THD: <0.04%

· Thermal Protection

· Overload Protection

· Short Circuit Protection

· Anti-Thump Turn-On

· Tri-Mode Configurable

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features and controls

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input level control

crossover mode selector bass boost level

high level inputs

2 ch amp PLA485

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high pass frequency control low pass frequency control

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protection LED

low level inputs

speaker connections

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crossover mode selector

input level control

low pass frequency control

high pass frequency control

bass boost level control

low level inputs

high level inputs

power LED

protection LED

power fuse

power terminals

speaker connections

features and specifications

2 ch amp PLA485

when used with normal, full range systems, set this switch to “FULL.” If you wish to use the internal crossover to power a driver of specific frequency range, use the “LOWPASS” or “HIGHPASS” settings.

use this control to match the outputs of your head unit to the amplifier. Starting with your head unit set at about the 2 o’clock position, increase the amp level control until distortion begins to occur, and reduce slightly from this point.

when the crossover selector switch is in “low pass” mode, this control sets the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers.

when the crossover selector switch is in “high pass” mode, this control sets the lower frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers.

this control permits adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of approximately 18 dB.

this amp features gold-plated RCA input jacks for high impedance input. Use these with car stereo output which uses RCA-type connector cables.

if your car stereo lacks RCA-type output jacks, you may connect speaker output leads to these input connectors.

this indicator is illuminated when power is applied. this indicator is illuminated when built-in protection circuitry is activated. the fuse protects the amplifier and your car’s electrical system from short

circuit conditions. use these connectors to deliver power, ground and remote turn-on control

to the amplifier. these terminals are 14K gold plated to guarantee high conductivity and

minimum signal loss.

power LED

power terminals power fuse

PLA485

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output power @ 14.4v DC, 1KHz

RMS Power @ 4 Ohms RMS Power @ 2 Ohms

Maximum Power Output

frequency response

input impedance

low level inputs

high level inputs

input sensitivity

low level inputs

high level inputs

power supply voltage

matching speaker impedance

stereo mode

bridged mode

maximum current draw

dimensions (W x H x L)

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2 channel amplifier

50 Watts x 2 80 Watts x 2 300 Watts x 2

15 Hz-30 KHz

10K Ohms 100 Ohms

250mV

2.5V

14.4V DC Neg. Ground (10.5-16V)

2-4 Ohms 4-8 Ohms

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300 x 62 x 209

11.8 x 2.4 x 8.2

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features and controls

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input level control

crossover mode selector bass boost level

high level inputs

2 ch amp PLA785

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high pass frequency control low pass frequency control

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