PYLE Audio PYP1 Owner's Manual

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PYP-1 Stereo Control Preamplifier

Owner’s Manual

Your Pyle Pro PYP-1 Preamplifer has been created
to provide the home stereo audiophile with a
sophisticated control center for tailoring the sound
quality from multiple input sources and direcing
the signal to a sound processor or power amplifier
for playback.

The PYP-1 features a balance control, master volume
and mic output level controls, and BASS, MID,
TREBLE, and LOUDNESS controls for improving
and adjusting sound quality.

The PYP-1 provides both RCA and 1/4 inch connectors
on the aux input and output jacks, expanding options
when selecting input and output devices.

Please read this manual thoroughly before you attempt
to set up and use this peramplifier. It contains a range
of installation suggestions as well as instructions to
ensure safe usage. Installed properly, you can expect
years of trouble-free service from this product.

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

FRONT PANEL

POWER

MIC

Power On/Off

MIC LEVEL LOUDNESS BALANCE

MIN MAX

BASS MID TREBLE

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX Left RIGHT

Tone Controls

Adjusts levels of BASS,
MID, and TREBLE

Microphone Input Jack
and Level Control

Lets you connect and
adjust input signal from
microphone

Low Frequency Filter For elimination
of turntable rumble and other low
frequency noise

High Frequency Filter For elimination
of record scratches and other high
frequency noise

Stereo/Mono Switch Selects Stereo or
Mono input signal.

Muting Switch Reduces volume level
by 20dB

STEREO CONTROL PREAMPLIFIER

VOLUME

MIN MAX

Master Volume
Control Adjusts

output level of
speakers

Balance Control

Controls relative
volume of left
and right speakers

Loudness Control

Compensates for loss
of low frequencies at
low volumes.

TAPE TUNER CD AUX PHONO

PYP-1

LOW FILTER HI FILTER MONO MUTING

PHONO AUX CD TUNER

L

R

L

R

INPUT

1212

TAPE OUTPUT

PLAY REC

L

R

FUSE

L

R

Ground
Screw

Fuse
Holder

Left and Right Output Connectors

The PYP-1 offers a choice of 1/4" or RCA type
output jacks for connecting to the inputs of
your graphic equalizer or power amplifier.

Tape Recorder Inputs/Outputs

For recording to and playing from a tape
player or recorder.

Left and Right Input Connectors

For connecting the PYP-1 to a TAPE PLAYER,
TUNER, CD, AUX, and PHONO input sources.
The AUX features both1/4" or RCA type input
jacks.

Input Source Selectors Select signals
from TAPE, TUNER, CD, AUX or PHONO
jacks.

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Input connections

The PYP-1 accepts a broad range of input sources, including:

Compact Disc (CD) player
Cassette, Reel-to-Reel or other tape recorder or player
Radio Tuner
Turntable

These can be connected via either 1/4” or RCA type jacks
to the input jacks on the rear panel of the PYP-1

Connecting a CD Player

INPUT

PHONO AUX CD TUNER

L

L

R

R

1212

TAPE OUTPUT

PLAY REC

L

R

CD Player

Output Connections to Amplifier or Signal Processor

The PYP-1 has been designed to provide output to a power
amplifier of sound processor. Output connections may be
made using either the RCA or 1/4” connectors on the rear
panel.

Grounding the preamplifier

Grounding your turntable to an earth ground is a good idea
in order to reduce or eliminate hum or static that the phono
system may introduce to the audio signal path. Securely
fasten a wire from the ground screw on the rear panel to
the ground lead from your turnable.

L

R

FUSE

Amplifier or Signal
Processor

Turntable
Ground
Wire

Connecting a phono turntable

TAPE OUTPUT

PLAY REC

L

R

L

R

L

L

R

R

INPUT

PHONO AUX CD TUNER

1212

Connecting an auxiliary input source

TAPE OUTPUT

PLAY REC

L

R

L

R

L

L

R

R

INPUT

PHONO AUX CD TUNER

1212

Input connections
using RCA jacks

–¬OR –

Aux input source

Aux input source

FUSE

FUSE

Connecting a Radio Tuner

L

L

R

R

INPUT

PHONO AUX CD TUNER

1212

L

R

PLAY REC

Connecting a Microphone

Input connection
using 1/4” jack

BASS MID TREBLE

MIC LEVEL LOUDNESS BALANCE

POWER

MIC

MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX LEFT RIGHT

MIN MAX

TAPE OUTPUT

L

R

VOLUME

MIN MAX

Tuner

Microphone

STEREO CONTROL PREAMPLIFIER

TAPE TUNER CD AUX PHONO

LOWFILTER HI FILTER MONO MUTING

PYP-1

FUSE

TAPE OUTPUT

PLAY REC

L

R

L

R

NOTE: These diagrams
show hookups using the
RCA type jacks, but you

can use the 1/4” jacks

FUSE

instead with similar

results.

L

L

R

R

INPUT

PHONO AUX CD TUNER

1212

Recording from/Playing to the PYP-1 from a tape
recorder/player

The PYP-1 has been designed to serve as an audio source
for tape recording as well as to accept tape playback as an
input source. Connect the REC IN jack of your tape deck to
the REC jack of the PYP-1, and the TAPE OUT jack of the
deck to the PYP-1 PLAY jack.*

* Terminology for the
tape deck input and
output may vary. See
your tape deck owner’s
manual for questions.

INPUT

PHONO AUX CD TUNER

L

L

R

R

1212

L/R PLAY OUT

TAPE OUTPUT

PLAY REC

L

R

L

R

Tape Deck

L/R REC IN

FUSE

TAPE OUTPUT

PLAY REC

L

R

L

R

FUSE

L

L

R

R

INPUT

PHONO AUX CD TUNER

1212

Selecting the Input Source

Select signals from TAPE, TUNER, CD, AUX or PHONO jacks
using the push button switches on the front panel.

Adjusting Volume and Tone

Adjust the various tone controls, mic input level (if used)
and master volume to suit your taste or performance
requirements.

Adjusting the Balance

The balance control positions the audio program material
in your listening environment by balancing the relative
volume of left and right channels. This may be highly useful
in a mobile performance system where environmental
acoustics vary widely.

Filtering the audio program

The Low Frequency Filter has been designed to assist in the
elimination of low frequency noise such as turntable rumble.
Engage this filter by pressing the button marked LOW FILTER.

The High Frequency Filter removes high frequency noise
from the audio stream, such as that caused by record
scratches. This filter is activated by pressing the HIGH
FILTER button.

Muting the audio

When you need to lower the volume level temporarily, such
as when changing records or tapes, you may wish to take

L

L

R

R

INPUT

PHONO AUX CD TUNER

1212

TAPE OUTPUT

PLAY REC

L

R

L

R

Input connections
using 1/4” jacks

FUSE

advantage of the PYP-1’s muting function. This function
reduces the audio output level by 20 dB when the MUTE
button is depressed. Pressing again returns the audio to the
full level set by the MASTER VOLUME control.

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Connecting to standard AC power

After making all other connections, set the POWER switch
to OFF position. Then connect the power cord to a standard
AC outlet.

PYP-1 Specifications

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Mic
Phono
Tape/Tuner/CD/Aux

0.5mV/600 Ohms

3.0mV/47k Ohms

150.0mV/47K Ohms

Place

Stamp

Here

Mounting the PYP-1

The PYP-1 is designed to accept standard rack mounting
installations. Two slots on each end of the front panel make
it suitable for such an installation.

Tightly secure four mounting screws (not supplied) through
these fours slots and into your standard electronics equipment
rack.

Caring for your PYP-1 Stereo Control Preamplifier

This component uses a 250V 0.5A fuse for protection from
power surges and short circuits. If the unit suddenly shuts
down and will not turn on, it is likely that this fuse has
blown.

To replace the fuse:

1. Locate the fuse holder on the rear of the cabinet and
unscrew the fuse compartment cap.

2. Remove the old fuse and replace it with an identical,
serviceable fuse.

CAUTION! Never use a fuse with a higher rating!

3. Replace the fuse compartment cap.

Output Level/Impedance

Tape Rec
Pre Output

Total Harmonic Distortion

Mic
Phono
Tape/Tuner/CD/Aux

Frequency Response

S/N Ratio

Mic
Phono
Tape/Tuner/CD/Aux

Tone Control

Bass
Mid
Treble

Loudness Control

Power Requirement

Dimensions

150.0mV/100k Ohms

500.0mV/47k Ohms

<0.4%
<0.04%
<0.02%

5Hz to 30k Hz (+0, -3dB)

>50dB
>70dB
>80dB

+/-12dB at 100 Hz

+/-6dB at 1k Hz

+/-12dB at 10k Hz

+4/0/+2dB at 100/1k/10k Hz

AC 110V/60 Hz or 230V/50 Hz

18

7/8 x23/8 x77/8

(480 x 60 x 200)

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PYLE PRO Audio, Inc.

1600 63rd Street

Brooklyn, NY 11204

Limited Warranty

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

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

To obtain warranty service, you must first call our Consumer Return Hotline
at [phone] to obtain a Return Authorization Number. This R.A. # must
appear on the outside of your package and on all paperwork relating to your
return.

When returning the unit to us for warranty service, it must be carefully packed
and shipped, prepaid, to:

R.A.#: _____________
PYLE PRO Service Center
1600 63rd Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204

You must also include the following items with your return:

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

• A brief letter, indicating the problem you are experiencing with the
product

• Include in your letter your return address, daytime phone number and
R.A. number

• Also include a check or money order for $15.00 for return shipping,
handling and insurance, or provide your Visa/MC number with
expiration date.

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

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