PYLE Audio PLA-2260, PLA-4120, PLA1200, PLA2230 User Manual

congratulations...

on your purchase of a Pyle Chopper 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
PLA-1200, PLA-2230, PLA-2260, and PLA-4120
you’ll know you made the right choice with a Pyle
Chopper amplifier.

table of contents

general features

features and specifications

PLA-1200

PLA-2230/PLA-2260

PLA-4120

electrical connections

PLA-1200/2230/2260

PLA-4120

stereo input connections

PLA-2230/PLA-2260

mono input connections

PLA-2230/PLA-2260

2-3
4-5

6-7
8-9

10
11

12

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2/4 channel input connections

PLA-4120

high level input connections

PLA-4120

mono input connections

PLA-4120

system wiring speaker connections

PLA-2230/PLA-2260

speaker connections

PLA-4120

system wiring

PLA-1200

mounting and installation

protection circuitry and troubleshooting

precautions

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general features

PLA-1200

1900W Mono Block MOSFET Amplifier

· Mono Block Subwoofer Amplifier

· 1 Ohm Stable

· MOSFET Power Supply

· PWM (Pulse-Width-Modulation) System

· Glass Epoxy PCB

· Gold Plated RCA Inputs for Line Input & Bypass Output.

· Gold Plated Terminals for Speaker Output and Power Input.

· Thermal, Overload and Short Protection

· Variable Bass Boost

· Variable Sub-sonic Filter (15Hz~40Hz, 24dB/Octave)

· Variable Low-pass Filter (20Hz~250Hz, 24dB/Octave)

· Phase Control 0-180 degree

· Remote Bass Control

· Input Impedance : 10K Ohms

· Soft Turn On/Off

· Advanced Protection Circuitry

· S/N Ratio:>90dB

· Heavy Duty Power Coated Heatsink

PLA-2230

High Performance 3000 Watt 2 Channel
High Power MOSFET Amplifier

· 1500 Watts x 2 Output

· 3000 Watts x 1 Bridged Output

· Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network

· Variable Input Level (Gain) Control

· Sub Sonic Filter

· Variable Bass Boost

· Thermal / Overload / Short Circuit Protection

· MOSFET PWM Power Supply

· Power & Protection LED Indicators

· Low Level Inputs

· Gold Plated RCA Inputs & Outputs

· Slim Size Amplifier Design For Easy Installation

· Remote Turn On/Off

· Soft Turn-On Circuit

· Anti-Thump Turn-On

· S/N Ratio:

· T.H.D:

· FREQ. RESPONSE:15Hz- 30kHz

<

0.04%

>

95dB

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general features

PLA-2260

High Performance 4000 Watt 2 Channel
High Power MOSFET Amplifier

· 2000 Watts x 2 Output

· 4000 Watts x 1 Bridged Output

· Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network

· Variable Input Level (Gain) Control

· Sub Sonic Filter

· Variable Bass Boost

· Thermal / Overload / Short Circuit Protection

· MOSFET PWM Power Supply

· Power & Protection LED Indicators

· Low Level Inputs

· Gold Plated RCA Inputs & Outputs

· Slim Size Amplifier Design For Easy Installation

· Remote Turn On/Off

· Soft Turn-On Circuit

· Anti-Thump Turn-On

· S/N Ratio:

· T.H.D:<0.04%

· FREQ. RESPONSE:15Hz- 30kHz

>

95dB

PLA-4120

High Performance 1000 Watt 4 Channel
High Power MOSFET Amplifier

· 250 Watts x 4 Output

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

· Dual Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network

· Dual Switchable Bass Boost

· Dual MOSFET PWM Power Supplies

· Variable Input Level (Gain) Control

· Thermal / Overload / Short Circuit Protection

· Power & Protection LED Indicators

· Low Level Inputs

· Gold Plated RCA Inputs & Outputs

· Slim Size Amplifier Design For Easy Installation

· Remote Turn On/Off

· Soft Turn-On Circuit

· Anti-Thump Turn-On

· Tri-Mode Configurable

· S/N Ratio:>95dB

· T.H.D:<0.04%

· FREQ. RESPONSE:15Hz- 30kHz

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features and specifications

MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIER PLA-1200

power supplies

sub sonic control

bass boost level control

crossover low pass filter

high pass subsonic filter

protection circuitry

remote dash-mount gain control

Stiffly regulated PWM power supplies. MOSFET switches maintain
rated power over a wide range of battery voltages.

When the sub sonic selector switch is in "ON" mode, this filter control
permits continuously variable adjustment from 10 to 100Hz.

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

Adjustable from 20Hz to 250Hz with a slope of 24dB per octave.This
allows for the adjustment of the upper point of the frequency bandwidth
and the respective subwoofer.

Adjustable from 15Hz to 40Hz with a slope of 24dB per octave.This allows
for the attenuation of frequencies that are mostly inaudible and cause
unnecessary strain on the amplifier.

Protection against thermal, overload and short circuit conditions.
This amplifier come complete with a compact remote GAIN CONTROLLER

which can be conveniently mounted on or under the dashboard of your
car.

output power @ 14.4v DC, 50Hz

RMS Power at @ 4 Ohms
RMS Power at @ 2 Ohms

RMS Power at @ 1.3 Ohms

Maximum Power Output

frequency response

input impedance

input sensitivity

power supply voltage 14.4V DC Neg. Ground (10.5-16V)

T.H.D

S/N ration

fuse

dimensions (W x H x L)

mm

inches

PLA-1200

200W MONO
350W MONO
600W MONO
1900W MONO

20 Hz-250 Hz (-3dB)
10K Ohms
250mV~4V Adjustable

2-4 Ohmmin speaker lmpedance

0.1%
>90dB
20A x 2

270 x 36 x 305

10.63 x 1.42 x 12

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PLA-1200

features and controls

MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIER PLA-1200

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features and specifications

2 ch amp PLA-2230 • PLA-2260

crossover mode selector

input level controls

crossover frequency control

bass boost level selector

bass boost level control

sub sonic control

low level input

high level input

AUX line outputs

power LED

protection LED

power fuse

power terminals

speaker connectors

When used with normal, full range system, set this switch to "FULL" .
If you wish to use the internal crossover to power a driver or specific
frequency range, use the "LPF"or "HPF" FOR the "LOWPASS" OR
HIGHPASS" settings.
Enables the matching of input levels to the output levels from head unit
(or other signal source). The input sensitivity of adjustment ranges from
6V to 200mV.
When crossover mode selector is in HIGHPASS mode, this control sets
the lower frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers.
When crossover mode selector is in LOWPASS mode, this control sets
the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers.
The crossover is continuously variable adjustment from 40 t0 250 Hz.
This selector switch permits the bass level an increase of 18dB.
This control permits adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of
approximately up to 18dB.
When the sub sonic selector switch is in "ON" mode, this filter control
permits continuously variable adjustment from 10 to 100Hz.

This amp features gold-plated RCA type jacks for high
impedance input. Use these with car stereo output which uses RCA type
connector cables.
If your car stereo jacks RCA type output, use this adaptor to connect the
high-low level input adaptor to connect the speaker output leads of car
stereo and the RCA input jacks of amp.
This amp features gold-plated RCA jacks for AUX line outputs. Use these
outputs. Use these for unlimited system expansion to the next CHOPPER.
This indicator is illuminated in GREEN when power is applied.
This indicator is illuminated in RED when the built-in protection circuitry
is actirated.
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.

output power @ 14.4v DC, 1KHz

RMS Power @ 4 Ohms

THD @ 4 Ohms

RMS Power @ 2 Ohms

THD @ 2 Ohms

Maximum Power Output

bridged Power at 4 Output

frequency response

input impedance

low level inputs

input sensitivity

low level inputs

S/N ration >95dB

channel separation

crossover filters

low Pass

high Pass

bass boost

matching speaker impedance

stereo mode

bridged mode

maximum current draw

power supply voltage

dimensions (W x H x L)

mm

inches

PLA-2230 PLA-2260

200 Watts x 2
00 Watts x 2
00 Watts x 2
00 Watts x 2
1500 Watts x 2
3000 Watts x 1

300 Watts x 2
00 Watts x 2
00 Watts x 2
00 Watts x 2
2000 Watts x 2
4000 Watts x 1

15 Hz-30 KHz

10K Ohms

250mV

>65dB

40 Hz-250 Hz
40 Hz-250 Hz

0~ +18dB

2-4 Ohms
4-8 Ohms

00Ax2

00Ax2

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

270 x 36 x 432

10.63 x 1.42 x 17

270 x 36 x 532

10.63 x 1.42 x 21

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