Pyle PLBA330FRD, PLBA530FRD, PLBA430FRD User Manual

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Compact

Class D Full Range Hybrid Amplifier

USER

S MANUAL'USER S MANUAL'

PLBA330FRD PLBA430FRD PLBA530FRD

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IINTRODUCTION

Thank

you for purchasing the Class-D amplifier. Rest assured you have purchased a quality product designed and engineered to give you many years of uncompromised musical service.

The Class-D amplifier has been designed using the latest in electronic technology available today.

This - amplifer is the result of advanced high speed switching technology that overcomes the

less-efficient classAB design. The Class-D amplifier reflects your true appreciation for reproduction in the mobile environment.

This amplifier is designed for frequency information and

The power supply incorporated into VIBE amplifier is a DC to DC switching power supply designed to have adequate headroom for even the most demanding peak and dynamic range found on today's Cds and recording.

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compact class D fullrange hybrid

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mono low frequency information.

FEATURES

CLASS-D

DESIGNCLASS -D D E SIGN

Compact class-D full range hybrid amplifer.High efficient power

POWER SUPPLIESPOWER SUP P LIES Stiffly regulated PWM power supplies.MOSFET switches maintain rated power over a wide range of battery voltages.

LPF Crossover Adjustment Use this adjustment to select the crossover point. Remember thatyou must

select the Low Pass position (LPF) of the crossover adjustment switch first. The range of adjustment is limited between 30-200 Hz.

HPF Crossover Adjustment Use this adjustment to select the crossover point. Remember that ou must

select the high pass position ( ) of the crossover adjustment switch first. the range of adjustment is limited between 50-250 Hz.

HPF

X OVER- Selection Switch

This switch allows you to select the crossover. Use High Pass formidrange or high frequency speakers. Use Low Pass for subwoofers. In the FLAT position, neither crossover adjustment knob has an affect.

Bass Boost The amplifier feature a Quasi Parametric Bass EQ Bass Boost with

adjustments for both Boost Level and Boost Frequency.

PROTECTION CIRCUITRYPROTE CTION CIRCUI TRY Protection against thermal, Overload and short circuit conditions.

REMOTE GAIN CONTROLREMOT E GAI N CONTROL This amplifier come complete with a compact remote gain controller which can be conveniently mounted on or under the dashboard of your car.

BASS BOOST The amplifier feature a Quasi Parametric Bass EQ Bass Boost with

adjustments for both Boost Level and Boost Frequency. Begin your adjustments at low volume. Turn the Bass Boost Level control about 1/2 way up. Next, turn the Bass Boost Frequency up and down.This will take some tweaking but try to find the setting that gives you a richer and fuller Sound without over working the subwoofer. Play several different kinds of music to test your adjustment. You may find you have to go back and make some changes and compromises to get it sounding right with an assortment of

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

RMS

POWER @4Ω

THD..

S/N

WTG REF 1W at 4 )Ω

GAIN

RANGE

CROSSOVER RANGE

FREQUENCY RANGE

BASS BOSS

ITEM

MODEL

PLBA330FRD

PLBA430FRD PLBA530FRD

MAX POWER @4Ω

RMS POWER @2Ω

PEAK POWER @4Ω

BRIDGED

600W 1000W*

2*1200W

2000W

2*850W

2400W

NOT

RECOMMENDED

4*450W

4*900W

4*650W

2*1800W

4*600W

1000W

4*1200W

2000W

4*850W

2400W

NOT

RECOMMENDED

)Filter 22KHz

0.06%

0.07%

95dB

0.2-4V

0.2-4V0.2-4V

HPF:50-250Hz LPF:30-200Hz

20Hz-40KHz

20Hz-40KHz 20Hz-40KHz

+18dB

@40Hz-100Hz

+18dB

@40Hz-100Hz

+18dB@45Hz

DIMENSION

8.66''(L)*7.40''(W)*1.97''(H)

7.09''(L)*7.40''(W)*1.97''(H) 12.6''(L)*7.40''(W)*1.97''(H)

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1. Find a suitable location in the vehicle to mount the amplifier.

2. Make sure there is sufficient air flow around the intended mounting location.

3. Bolt the amplifier to the mounting surface.

4. Connect the power ground terminal to the nearest point on the chassis of the car. Keep this ground wire less than one meter (39'') in length. Use 4 gauge wire.

5. Connect the remote terminal to the remote output of the head unit using 14 gauge.

6. Connect an empty fuse holder within 300mm (12'') of the battery and 4 gauge or larger high quality cable from this fuse to the amplifier Location.

7. Make sure there is no fuse in this fuse holder. Then make the connection to the “BATT”connection on the amplifier.

8. f multiple amplifiers are being used, use cables (each with its own fuse at the battery) or a #0 or a #2 cable from the fuse holder at the battery to a distribution block at or near the amplifier's location.

9.Connect all line inputs and outputs using high-quality RCA-RCA

Cables.

10. Insert fuse(s) at the battery fuse holder(s).

11. Recheck all connections before powering up.

12. Set all level controls to their least sensitive positions and set all

crossover controls, switches,etc. to the desired frequency or position.

13. Once the system is powered up , set the volume control on the

head unit to about the 2 o'clock position, and then set all the amplifiers'

14. Further fine tuning of the various controls may be necessary to

btain the desired results.

level

controls

for maximamoutput level

AAMPLIFIER INSTALLATION

Functional

descriptionFunctional description

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

PLBA330RFD

()Control

terminals

2 3 4 4 5 6

7 8

PLBA430RFD

()Control

terminals

PLBA530RFD

()Control terminals

1 4 7

3 2

2 3 4 4 5 6

7 8

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SUB

REM

GND

CH1

CH2

WER OUTPUT MIN 2()ΩPOWER OUTPUT MIN 2( )Ω

CH3

CH4

CH1

CH2

REM

FUSES

2 25A

GND

BRIDGE

MIN 4()ΩBRIDGE MIN 4( )Ω

BRIDGE MIN 4()ΩBRIDGE

REM

GND

SUB

CH3

CH4

CH1

CH2

WER OUTPUT MIN 2()ΩPOWER OUTPUT MIN 2( )Ω

Functional

descriptionFunctional description

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

RCA

Line Input --These RCA jacks allow for a normal Left and Right channel signal

input. Simply connect to the sourceunit usingRCA type audio cables, keeping them away from power wiringwherever possible.

Input

Gain Adjustment -- This control matches the preamp stage of the amplifier to your

source unit. This is NOT a volume control. The range is between 0mV and 4V.20

X-OVER

Selection Switch-- This switch allows you to select the crossover. Use High Pass formidrange or high frequency speakers. Use Low Pass for subwoofers. In the FLAT position, neither crossover adjustment knob has an affect.

HPF

Crossover Adjustment-- Use this adjustment to select the crossover point. Remember that you must select the high pass position (hpf) of the crossover adjustment switch first. the range of adjustment is limited between 50-250 Hz.

Remote

Level Control (subwoofer Only) --This port is for the remote level control (included). The control is intended to allow theuser to control the level of gain up to the maximum adjustmen level set on the amplifier. The control does not add additional boost, it only attenuates the setting that is fixed at the amplifier's control panel.

PLBA330RFD

()Power terminals

PLBA530RFD

()Power terminals

Phase

Shift -- Allows you to change the phase of your subwoofer from 0 to 180 degrees

to help compensate for timing differences between drivers.

Bass

Boost--This control adds 0 to +18dB. Be cautious when adding boost to some subwoofer systems as they may not be handle the additional low frequency boost. In the 0dB position,no bass boostis added The LPF must be switched on for the bass boost to activate..

Boost

Frequency-- Use this adjustment to select the specific frequency that your

amplifier Bass will boost at 40Hz-100HZ(PLBA430FRD at45Hz only).

LPF

Crossover Adjustment-- Use this adjustment to select the crossover point. Remember thatyou must select the Low Pass position (LPF) of the crossover adjustment switch first. The range of adjustment is limited between 30-200 Hz.

Status LED’s -- These lights indicate when the amplifier is powered up normally and when there is a protection fault . See the“Troubleshooting” section for details on what theseuseful indicators can tell you if there's a problem.

PLBA430RFD

()Power terminals

Speaker

Output Terminals-- Connect your speakers to these terminals. Stereo connections are connected as labeled. Bridged connections use the CH + and CH - as the two connections.The 2 and 4 channel amplifiers will perform into 2 Ohm stereo loads or 4 Ohm bridged loads. DO NOT run 2 Ohm bridged loads on these amplifiers!

Power

Fuses -- Standard automotive type ATC/ATO fuses are used on

amplifiers. Always replace with the correct fuse size. \

PLBA430FRD

PLBA330FRD 530FRD the built in

fuse

Power

Input Connections -- These connections are for input power, chassis ground,and remote turn-on. Use a minimum of 4 gauge wiring for power and ground connections. The terminals willhandle up to 4 gauge wiring with no problem whatsoever. Be sure any wiring that passes through.

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TThe Typical Speakers Connecting Scheme

The Typical Connecting Scheme

The Typical Speakers Connecting Scheme

The Typical Connecting Scheme

STEREO

4 CHANNEL FULL

PLBA430FRD

CH3

CH4

CH1

CH2

REM

FUSES

2 25A

GND

BRIDGE

MIN 4()ΩBRIDGE MIN 4( )Ω

BRIDGE MIN 4()ΩBRIDGE

4OHM

CH3

CH4

CH1

CH2

REM

FUSES

2 25A

GND

BRIDGE

MIN 4()ΩBRIDGE MIN 4( )Ω

BRIDGE MIN 4()ΩBRIDGE

STEREO

HPF WITH MONO SUBWOOFER

PLBA430FRD

4OHM

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TThe Typical Speakers Connecting Scheme

The Typical Connecting Scheme

STEREO

4 2 CHANNEL HPF WITH SUBEOOFERΩ

PLBA330FRD

STEREO

4 CHANNEL HPF WITH MONO SUBWOOFER

PLBA530FRD

SUB

REM

GND

CH1

CH2

WER OUTPUT MIN 2()ΩPOWER OUTPUT MIN 2( )Ω

REM GND

SUB

CH3

CH4

CH1

CH2

WER OUTPUT MIN 2()ΩPOWER OUTPUT MIN 2( )Ω

4OHM

The Typical Speakers Connecting Scheme

The Typical Connecting Scheme

4OHM

4OHM4OHM

4OHM

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CH3

CH4

CH1

CH2

REM

FUSES

2 25A

GND

BRIDGE

MIN 4()ΩBRIDGE MIN 4( )Ω

BRIDGE MIN 4()ΩBRIDGE MIN 4( )Ω

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before

removing your amplifier, refer to the list below and follow

thesuggested procedures. Always test the speakers and their wires first.

Check for good ground connection.

Check that remote DC terminal has at least . v 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 off amplifier briefly and then repower it.

AMPLIFIER WILL NO POWER UP.

HIDH HISS OR ENGINE NOISE(ALTERNATOR WHINE) IN SPEAKER Disconnect

all RCA inputs to the 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROTECTION

LED COMES ON WHEN THE AMPLIFIER IS POWERED UP

AMPLIFIER(S) GETS VERY HOT.

DISTORTED SOUND

HIGH SQUEAL NOISE FROM SPEAKERS.

. 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.

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.

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.

This is always caused by a poorly-grounded RCA patch cord.

The Typical P ow er Wiring For All Models

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