Pyramid Car Audio PB317X, PB1217X, PB617X, PB1617X, PB417X User Manual

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POWER AMPLIFIER

FOUR CHANNEL HIGH PERFORMANCE

PB1617X

TWO CHANNEL HIGH PERFORMANCE

PB1217X

TWO CHANNEL HIGH PERFORMANCE

user’s manual

PB717X

POWER AMPLIFIER

FOUR CHANNEL HIGH PERFORMANCE

PB617X

FOUR CHANNEL HIGH PERFORMANCE

PB417X

TWO CHANNEL HIGH PERFORMANCE

PB317X

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.

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. R. A. # Pyramid Service Center

Brooklyn, NY 11204

1600 63RD Street

defects in

outside of your

limited warranty policy

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.

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.

the problem you are

is limited

congratulations...

On your purchase of a Pyramid Arctic Series amplifier. This amplifier extends the pyramid 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 PB317X,PB417X,PB617X,PB717X,PB1217X, and PB1617X, with a Pyramid Power amplifier.

you’ll know you made the right choice

precautions

Do not operate the amplifier when it is unmounted, Attach all audio system components securely within the automobile to prevent damage, especially in an accident.

Do not mount this amplifier so that the wire connections are unprotected, or in a pinched condition, or likely to be damaged by nearby objects.

. Before making or breaking power connections in your system, disconnect the other equipment is turned off while connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals.

If you

need to replace the power fuse, do so only with a fuse identical to that supplied with the amplifier. Using a fuse of a different type or rating may result in damage that isn’t covered in the manufacturer’s warrantly.

vehicle battery. Confirm that your head unit or

notes

Protection circuitry

troubleshooting

The built-in protection circuitry in the pyramid Arctic amplifiers will disable the amplifier if it senses an input overload, a speaker short circuit, or extreme temperature conditions.

When the protection circuit is activated by any of these conditions, illuminated.

If this occurs ,carefully inspect the system to determine the source of the problem.

If the shutdown was a result of a thermal overload condition, allow the amplifier to cool down before attempting to restart it.

If the shutdown was a result of an input overload, or speaker short circuit, be sure to corr the condition before restarting.

The amplifier remote power OFF and then ON again.

the Protection LED will be

can be restarted by turning the

No output.

Confirm that all terminal strip connections are secure and tight. Check both in-line and built-in fuses. Both the +12V and the Remote terminals

must have +12V referenced to chassis ground. Confirm that the audio signal source(car radio, equalizer, etc.) Is connected

and is supplying output signal. To check if the the cables from the signal source(but leave them plugged into the amp). Briefly tap the center pin of each of the disconnected RCA plugs with your finger. This should produce a noise)feedback) in your speakers.

Only one channel works.

Confirm that all terminal strip connections are secure Check the Balance control is set to its midpoint.

If you are using the Low Level RCA input , reverse the input plugs at the amplifier(i.e.,switch the L with the R). If the channels which is to the other side, the problem is either in the head unit/other source or the connecting cables.

Weak output.

Readjust the Input Level Control(s) to better suit the input signal.

Noise in the audio.

If the noise is a “whine” whose pitch follows the engine speed, confirm that the amplifier and any other signal sources(hesd unit, etc.) Are properly ground. If the noise is a “clicking” or “popping” noise whose rate follows the engine speed, this usually means that the vehicle is equipped with resistor spark plugs and wires, or that

Check the routing of the speaker and input wires to make sure they are not adjacent to wire which interconnect lights and other accessories. If the above steps fail to improve or clear noise interference, the system should be checked by a professional mobile audio installer.

on the head unit(or other source) to verify that it

the ignition is in need of service.

amp is supplying signal, unplug

and tight.

silent switches

general features

features and specifications

2ch amp PB317X PB717X

2ch amp PB1217X

4ch amp PB417X PB617X

4ch amp PB1617X

electrical connections

2ch amp PB317X PB717X

2ch amp PB1217X

4ch amp PB417X PB617X PB1617X

stereo input connections

2CH amp PB317X PB717X PB1217X

mono input connections

2CH amp PB317X PB717X PB1217X

2/4 channel input connections

4CH amp PB417X PB617X PB1617X

table of contents

2- 3

4- 5 6- 7 8- 9 10-11

12 13

4CH amp PB417X PB617X PB1617X

protection circuitry and troubleshooting

mono input connections

speaker connections

2ch amp PB317X PB717X

2ch amp PB1217X

mounting and installation

precautions

21-22

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

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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

PB417X

PB617X

PB1617X

speaker connections

4ch amp PB417X PB617X PB1617X

2CH Bridged Output Mode With Subwoofer Output

MINIMUN

SPEAKERS

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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