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PB317X
TWO CHANNEL
PB417X
FOUR CHANNEL HIGH PERFORMANCE
PB617X
FOUR CHANNEL
HIGH PERFORMANCE
POWER AMPLIFIER
POWER AMPLIFIER
HIGH PERFORMANCE
POWER AMPLIFIER
user’s manual
All Pyramid products are carefully constructed
and thoroughly tested before shipment, products
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 purchase.
Should the product fail due to factory
material or workmanship, your unit will be
repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of
Pyramid.
defects in
PB717X
TWO CHANNEL
PB1217X
TWO CHANNEL
PB1617X
FOUR CHANNEL HIGH PERFORMANCE
You must also include the following items:
A copy of your sales receipt or other proof of
purchase
A brief letter indicating
experiencing
include in your letter your return address,
daytime phone number, and R. A. Number
also include a check or order for ＄18,00
for return shipping, handing, and insurance,
or provide your Vi sa /M C number with
expiration date.
HIGH PERFORMANCE
POWER AMPLIFIER
HIGH PERFORMANCE
POWER AMPLIFIER
POWER AMPLIFIER
the problem you are
To obtain warranty service you must first call our
Consumer Return Hotline number at (718) 2366948 to obtain a Return Authorization number.
This R . A . # Must appear on the
package and on all paperwork relating to your
return.
outside of your
Our obligation under this warranty
to the repair or replacement of the defective
unit when 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.
is limited
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general features
PB317X
High Performance 800Watt 2 channel
Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier
．
400 Watts×2 Output
．
800 Watts×1 Bridged Output
．
Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network
．
Variable Bass Boost(0-6-+12dB@60Hz)
．
Variable Input Level(Gain)Control
．
Remote Tur n on/Off
．
RCA Inputs
．
High Level MOLEX Indicator
．
Power ON LED Indicator
．
LED Protection Indicator
．
S/N Ratio: >95dB
．
THD :<0.2%
．
Thermal Protection
．
Overload Protection
．
Short Circuit Protection
．
Anti-Thump Turn-On
PB717X
High Performance 1000Watt 2 channel
Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier
．
500 Watts×2 Output
．
1000 Wat ts×1 Bridged Output
．
Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network
．
Variable Bass Boost(0-6-+12dB@60Hz)
．
Variable Input Level(Gain)Control
．
Remote Tur n on/Off
．
RCA Inputs
．
High Level MOLEX Indicator
．
Power ON LED Indicator
．
LED Protection Indicator
．
S/N Ratio: >95dB
．
THD :<0.2%
．
Thermal Protection
．
Overload Protection
．
Short Circuit Protection
．
Anti-Thump Turn-On
PB1217X
High Performance 1600Watt 2 channel
Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier
．
800 Watts×2 Output
．
1600 Wat ts×1 Bridged Output
．
Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network
．
Variable Bass Boost(0-6-+12dB@60Hz)
．
Variable Input Level(Gain)Control
．
Remote Tur n on/Off
．
RCA Inputs
．
High Level MOLEX Indicator
．
Power ON LED Indicator
．
LED Protection Indicator
．
S/N Ratio: >95dB
．
THD :<0.2%
．
Thermal Protection
．
Overload Protection
．
Short Circuit Protection
．
Anti-Thump Turn-On
mounting and installation
Your new PYRAMID Arctic Series amplifier comes complete with required mounting hardware.
When determining a suitable location in your vehicle for the amp, please remember that it is a highpower electronic device capable of generating high heat.
For this reason,
ventilation, a minimum of dust, and no moisture.
always choose a location in your vehicle which has low
Be sure to mount the amp
to allow reasonable airflow over the cooling fins.
Mark the location for the mounting screw holes by positioning the amp where you
it and use a scribe (or one of the mounting
screws) inserted in each of the mounting holes to mark
the mounting surface for the mounting surface. If the mounting surface is carpeted, measure the
hole centers and mark with a felt tip pen.
Before attempting to drill the mounting holes, take
in your vehicle which may be located behind the mounting surface!
mounting surface for the mounting screws and insert them. Tighten the screws securely.
When making electrical connections to your amplifier, please observe the following:
Use at least 8 gauge wire for power and ground connections.
Wire the amplifier directly to the car battery.
note of any wires, lines or otherdevices
For the ground connection, use the shortest possible wire to a good chassis
Wire the Remote connection to the auto start lead of your head unit, equalizer or power antenna.
About power fuses:
Pyramid Arctic Series amplifiers feature built-in fuse systems. These fuses protect both the
amplifier and the electrical system in your vehicle from fault conditions. If you ever need to replace
the fuse in your Pyramid Arctic Series amp, use a fuse of exactly the same type and rating. A
different
type or rating of fuse may result in damage or fire.
vibration,
in such a manner as
wish to install
drill pilot holes in the
Then
ground point.
adequate
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PB417X
PB617X
PB1617X
speaker connections
4ch amp PB417X PB617X PB1617X
2CH Bridged Output Mode With Subwoofer Output
MINIMUN
L
SPEAKERS
R
SUBWOOFER
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
4OHMS!
PB417X
High Performance 1000Watt 4 channel
Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier
．
250 Watts×4 Output
．
500 Watts× 2 Bridged Output (250W×2+500W×1)
．
Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network
．
Variable Bass Boost(0-6-+12dB@60Hz)
．
Variable Input Level(Gain)Control
．
Remote Tur n on/Off
．
RCA Inputs
．
High Level MOLEX Indicator
．
Power ON LED Indicator
．
LED Protection Indicator
．
S/N Ratio: >95dB
．
THD :<0.2%
．
Thermal Protection
．
Overload Protection
．
Short Circuit Protection
．
Anti-Thump Turn-On
general features
PB617X
High Performance 1600Watt 4 channel
Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier
．
400 Watts×4 Output
．
800 Watts× 2 Bridged Output (400W×2+800W×1)
．
Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network
．
Variable Bass Boost(0-6-+12dB@60Hz)
．
Variable Input Level(Gain)Control
．
Remote Tur n on/Off
．
RCA Inputs
．
High Level MOLEX Indicator
．
Power ON LED Indicator
．
LED Protection Indicator
．
S/N Ratio: >95dB
．
THD :<0.2%
．
Thermal Protection
．
Overload Protection
．
Short Circuit Protection
．
Anti-Thump Turn-On
PB1617X
High Performance 2000Watt 4 channel
Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier
．
500 Watts×4 Output
．
1000 Watts× 2 Bridged Output (500W×2+1000W×1)
．
Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network
．
Variable Bass Boost(0-6-+12dB@60Hz)
．
Variable Input Level(Gain)Control
．
Remote Tur n on/Off
．
RCA Inputs
．
High Level MOLEX Indicator
．
Power ON LED Indicator
．
LED Protection Indicator
．
S/N Ratio: >95dB
．
THD :<0.2%
．
Thermal Protection
．
Overload Protection
．
Short Circuit Protection
．
Anti-Thump Turn-On
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PB317X
PB717X
low level inputs
output level
high level inputs
input level control
power fuse
power terminals
features and specifications
2ch amp PB317X PB717X
R
L
high pass frequency control
crossover mode selector
low pass frequency control
bass boost level
power LED
protection LED
speaker connections
4ch amp PB417X PB617X PB1617X
PB417X
PB617X
PB1617X
4CH Output Mode
Bridged Dual Mono Output Mode
L
FRONT speaker
R
speaker connections
R
speaker
L
REAR speaker
R
MINIMUN
SPEAKER
L
IMPEDANCE
4OHMS!
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PB1217X
Stereo Output Mode
Bridged Mono Output Mode
speaker connections
2ch amp PB1217X
RIGHT speaker
LEFT speaker
speaker
MINIMUN
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
4OHMS!
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
2ch amp PB317X PB717X
when used with normal, full range systems, set this switch to “FULL”. If
you wish 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 you head unit to the amplifier.
Starting with
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 upper 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-plate 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
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
minimum signal loss.
your head unit set at about the 2 o’clock position, increase
leads to these input connectors.
are 14K gold plated to guarantee high conductivity and
output power@14.4v DC, 1KHz
RMS Power @ 4 ohms
RMS Power @ 2 ohms
Maximun 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×H×L)
mm
inches
PB317X
40Watts×2
60Watts×2
400Watts×2
14.4V
20A 30A
56×48×220
2.24×1.92×8.8
PB717X
50Watts×2
75Watts×2
500Watts×2
10Hz-70KHz
10K Ohms
100 Ohms
200 mV
5V
DC Neg.Ground (10.5-16V)
2-4 Ohms
4-8 Ohms
56×48×270
2.24×1.92×10.8
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PB1217X
low level inputs
output level
high level inputs
input level control
power fuse
power terminals
features and specifications
2ch amp PB1217X
R
L
high pass frequency control
crossover mode selector
low pass frequency control
bass boost level
power LED
protection LED
speaker connections
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PB317X
PB717X
2ch amp PB317X PB717X
Stereo Output Mode
Bridged Mono Output Mode
RIGHT speaker
speaker connections
LEFT speaker
speaker
MINIMUN
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
4OHMS!
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mono input connections
4CH amp PB417X PB617X PB1617X
4ch mono input connections using low level inputs
PB417X
PB617X
PB1617X
2ch mono input connections using low level inputs
head unit
96.8
R
96.8
L
LEFT RE AR Audio Outputs
LEFT FR ONT Audio Outputs
RIGHT RE AR Audio Outputs
RIGHT FR ONT Audio Outputs
Y adaptors
features and specifications
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
2ch amp PB1217X
when used with normal, full range systems, set this switch to “FULL”. If
you wish 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 you head unit to the amplifier.
Starting with
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 upper 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-plate 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
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
minimum signal loss.
your head unit set at about the 2 o’clock position, increase
leads to these input connectors.
are 14K gold plated to guarantee high conductivity and
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×H×L)
mm
inches
75Watts×2
120Watts×2
800Watts×2
10Hz-70KHz
10K Ohms
100 Ohms
200 mV
5V
DC Neg.Ground (10.5-16V)
14.4V
2-4 Ohms
4-8 Ohms
25A×2
56×48×340
2.24×1.92×13.6
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PB417X
features and specifications
4ch amp PB417X PB617X
power LED
protection LED
PB617X
CH1/2 high pass frequency control
CH1/2 crossover mode selector switch
CH1/2 low pass frequency control
CH1/2 bass boost level control
CH1/2 input level control
CH1/2 level inputs
power fuse
power terminals
2/4 channel input connections
CH3/4 high pass frequency control
CH3/4 crossover mode selector control
CH3/4 input level control
CH3/4 level inputs
CH3/4 output level
CH3/4 speaker connections
CH 1/2speaker connections
4CH amp PB417X PB617X PB1617X
4ch input connections using low level inputs
PB417X
PB617X
PB1617X
2ch input connections using low level inputs
L/R FRONT
Audio Outputs
L/R REAR
Audio Outputs
Y adaptors
head unit
96.8
head unit
L
96.8
R
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mono input connections
2CH amp PB317X PB717X PB1217X
using low level inputs
R
L
PB317X
PB717X
PB1217X
To a sencond amplifier
using high level inputs
To a sencond amplifier
head unit
LRL
wiring harness
Y Adaptors
96.8
from speaker terminals
R
96.8
PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs,
do not use the low level RCA inputs at the
R
L
wiring harness
same time!
head unit
features and specifications
dual crossover mode selectors
dual input level controls
CH1/2 low pass frequency control
dual high pass frequency controls
CH1/2 bass boost level control
dual level inputs
level output
power LED
protection LED
power fuse
terminals
power
dual speaker connections
4ch amp PB417X PB617X
when used with normal, full range systems, set this switch to “FULL”. If
you wish 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 you 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 upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers.
this control permits
approximately 18 dB.
this amp features gold-plate RCA input jacks for high impedance input.
Use these with car stereo output which uses RCA-type connector cables.
your car stereo lacks RCA-type output jacks, you may connect speaker
if
output leads to these input connectors.
use it connect to the second amplifier.
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
to the amplifier.
these terminals are 14K gold plated to guarantee high conductivity and
minimum signal loss.
adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of
remote turn-on control
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×H×L)
mm
inches
PB417 X
35Watts×4
55Watts×4
250Watts×4
14.4V DC Neg.Ground (10.5-16V)
20A×2
56×48×300 56×48×340
2.24×1.92×13.6
PB617X
50Watts×4
60Watts×4
400Watts×4
10Hz-70KHz
10K Ohms
100 Ohms
200 mV
5V
2-4 Ohms
4-8 Ohms
25A×2
2.24×1.92×12
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features and specifications
4ch amp PB1617X
power LED
protection LED
PB1617X
CH1/2 high pass frequency control
CH1/2 crossover mode selector switch
CH1/2 low pass frequency control
CH1/2 bass boost level control
CH1/2 input level control
CH1/2 level inputs
power fuse
power terminals
CH3/4 high pass frequency control
CH3/4 crossover mode selector control
CH3/4 input level control
CH3/4 level inputs
CH3/4 level output
CH3/4 speaker connections
CH 1/2speaker connections
stereo input connections
2CH amp PB317X PB717X PB1217X
PB317X
PB717X
PB1217X
using low level inputs
head unit
96.8
using high level inputs
head unit
96.8
R
from speaker terminals
R
R
L
L/R Audio
Outputs
PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs,
do not use the low level RCA inputs at the
same time!
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R
L
wiring harness
L
L
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electrical connections
4ch amp PB417X PB617X PB1617X
PB417X
PB617X
PB1617X
dual crossover mode selectors
dual input level controls
CH1/2 low pass frequency control
dual high pass frequency controls
CH1/2 bass boost level control
dual level inputs
dual speaker connections
level output
power LED
protection LED
power fuse
terminals
power
+12V battery
head unit
96.8
to remote turn-on +12V
features and specifications
4ch amp PB1617X
when used with normal, full range systems, set this switch to “FULL”. If
you wish 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 you 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 upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers.
this control permits
approximately 18 dB.
this amp features gold-plate 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
output leads to these input connectors.
use this control to match the speakers of the head unit to the amplifier.
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
to the amplifier.
these terminals are 14K gold plated to guarantee high conductivity and
minimum signal loss.
adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of
jacks, you may connect speaker
remote turn-on control
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×H×L)
mm
inches
75Watts×4
120Watts×4
500Watts×4
10Hz-70KHz
10K Ohms
100 Ohms
200 mV
5V
14.4V DC Neg.Ground (10.5-16V)
2-4 Ohms
4-8 Ohms
30A×2
56×48×380
2.24×1.92×15.2
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electrical connections
2ch amp PB317X PB717X
PB317X
PB717X
head unit
96.8
+12V battery
to remote turn-on +12V
electrical connections
2ch amp PB1217X
PB1217X
head unit
96.8
PYRAMID AMPLIFIERS CAR AMPLIFIERS
to remote turn-on +12V
+12V battery
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