Pyramid Car Audio PB317X, PB1217X, PB617X, PB1617X, PB417X, PB717X User Manual
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POWERAMPLIFIER FOURCHANNELHIGHPERFORMANCE
user’smanual
PB1617X
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FOURCHANNELHIGHPERFORMANCE PB617X POWERAMPLIFIER
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PB417X POWERAMPLIFIER
TWOCHANNELHIGHPERFORMANCE 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 defects in 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 outside of your package and on all paperwork relating to your return.
R. A. #
Pyramid Service Center 1600 63RD Street Brooklyn, NY 11204
You must also include the following items: A copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase
A brief letter indicating the problem you are 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 Visa/MC number with expiration date.
Our obligation under this warranty is limited 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.
limited warranty policy
congratulations...
On your purchase of a Pyramid Arctic 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, you’ll know you made the right choice with a Pyramid Power amplifier.
when it is unmounted, components securely within damage, especially in an
so that the wire connections pinched condition, or likely to be
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power connections in your system, battery. Confirm that your head unit or 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.
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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, the Protection LED will be illuminated.
No output.
Confirm that all terminal strip connections are secure
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 amp is supplying signal, unplug the cables from the signal source(but leave them plugged into the amp).
Briefly tap the center pin of each of the disconnected RCAplugs with your finger. This should produce a noise)feedback) in your speakers.
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 can be restarted by turning the remote power OFF and then ON again.
Only one channel works. |
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Confirm that all terminal strip connections are secure and tight. |
Check the Balance control on the head unit(or other source) to verify that it
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 silent switches 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 the ignition is in need of service.
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.
table of contents
general features |
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mono input connections |
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features and specifications |
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4CH amp PB417X PB617X PB1617X |
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2ch amp PB317X PB717X |
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speaker connections |
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2ch amp PB1217X |
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2ch amp PB317X PB717X |
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4ch amp PB417X PB617X |
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2ch amp PB1217X |
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4ch amp PB1617X |
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4CH amp PB417X PB617X PB1617X |
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electrical connections |
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mounting and installation |
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2ch amp PB317X PB717X |
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2ch amp PB1217X |
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protection circuitry and troubleshooting |
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4ch amp PB417X PB617X PB1617X |
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stereo input connections |
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precautions |
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2CH amp PB317X PB717X PB1217X |
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mono input connections |
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2CH amp PB317X PB717X PB1217X |
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2/4 channel input connections |
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4CH amp PB417X PB617X PB1617X |
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general features
PB317X
High Performance 800Watt 2 channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier
PB717X
High Performance 1000Watt 2 channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier
PB1217X
High Performance 1600Watt 2 channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier
400 Watts |
2 Output |
500 Watts |
2 Output |
800 Watts |
2 Output |
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800 Watts |
1 Bridged Output |
1000 Watts |
1 Bridged Output |
1600 Watts |
1 Bridged Output |
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Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network |
Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network |
Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network |
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Variable Bass Boost(0-6-+12dB@60Hz) |
Variable Bass Boost(0-6-+12dB@60Hz) |
Variable Bass Boost(0-6-+12dB@60Hz) |
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Variable Input Level(Gain)Control |
Variable Input Level(Gain)Control |
Variable Input Level(Gain)Control |
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Remote Turn on/Off |
Remote Turn on/Off |
Remote Turn on/Off |
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RCA Inputs |
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RCA Inputs |
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RCA Inputs |
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High Level MOLEX Indicator |
High Level MOLEX Indicator |
High Level MOLEX Indicator |
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Power ON LED Indicator |
Power ON LED Indicator |
Power ON LED Indicator |
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LED Protection Indicator |
LED Protection Indicator |
LED Protection Indicator |
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S/N Ratio: >95dB |
S/N Ratio: >95dB |
S/N Ratio: >95dB |
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THD :<0.2% |
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THD :<0.2% |
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THD :<0.2% |
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Thermal Protection |
Thermal Protection |
Thermal Protection |
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Overload Protection |
Overload Protection |
Overload Protection |
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Short Circuit Protection |
Short Circuit Protection |
Short Circuit Protection |
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Anti-Thump Turn-On |
Anti-Thump Turn-On |
Anti-Thump Turn-On |
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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, always choose a location in your vehicle which has low vibration, adequate
ventilation, a minimum of dust, and no moisture.Be sure to mount the ampin such a manner as to allow reasonable airflow over the cooling fins.
Mark the location for the mounting screw holesby positioning the amp where you wish to install 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 note of any wires, lines or otherdevices in your vehicle which may be located behind the mounting surface! Thendrill pilot holes in the mounting surface for the mounting screws and insert them. Tighten the screws securely.
When making electrical connections to your amplifier, please observe the following: 23
Use at least 8 gauge wire for power and ground connections. Wire the amplifier directly to the car battery.
For the ground connection, use the shortest possible wire to a good chassis ground point.
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.
speaker connections
4ch amp PB417X PB617X PB1617X
2CH Bridged Output Mode With Subwoofer Output
PB417X
PB617X
PB1617X
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MINIMUN |
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SPEAKER |
SPEAKERS |
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4OHMS! |
SUBWOOFER
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general features
PB417X |
PB617X |
PB1617X |
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High Performance 1000Watt 4 channel |
High Performance 1600Watt 4 channel |
High Performance |
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Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier |
Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier |
Bridgeable MOSFET |
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250 Watts |
4 Output |
400 Watts |
4 Output |
500 Watts |
4 Output |
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500 Watts |
2 Bridged Output (250W 2+500W 1) |
800 Watts |
2 Bridged Output (400W 2+800W 1) |
1000 Watts |
2 Bridged Output (500W 2+1000W 1) |
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Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network |
Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network |
Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network |
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Variable Bass Boost(0-6-+12dB@60Hz) |
Variable Bass Boost(0-6-+12dB@60Hz) |
Variable Bass Boost(0-6-+12dB@60Hz) |
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Variable Input Level(Gain)Control |
Variable Input Level(Gain)Control |
Variable Input Level(Gain)Control |
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Remote Turn on/Off |
Remote Turn on/Off |
Remote Turn on/Off |
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RCA Inputs |
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RCA Inputs |
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RCA Inputs |
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High Level MOLEX Indicator |
High Level MOLEX Indicator |
High Level MOLEX Indicator |
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Power ON LED Indicator |
Power ON LED Indicator |
Power ON LED Indicator |
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LED Protection Indicator |
LED Protection Indicator |
LED Protection Indicator |
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S/N Ratio: >95dB |
S/N Ratio: >95dB |
S/N Ratio: >95dB |
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THD :<0.2% |
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THD :<0.2% |
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THD :<0.2% |
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Thermal Protection |
Thermal Protection |
Thermal Protection |
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Overload Protection |
Overload Protection |
Overload Protection |
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Short Circuit Protection |
Short Circuit Protection |
Short Circuit Protection |
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Anti-Thump Turn-On |
Anti-Thump Turn-On |
Anti-Thump Turn-On |
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