Radio Shack PLA 2170 User Manual

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

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user’s manual

high performance car audio amplifier

Optional protective endcaps included

PLA2170 PLA2270 PLA2370 PLA2470 PLA2570

PLA4170 PLA4270 PLA4370

congratulations...

on your purchase of a Pyle Eternal 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 PLA2170,PLA2270, PLA2370,PLA2470,PLA2570,PLA4170,PLA4270,PLA4370,you’ll know you made the right choice with a Pyle Eternal amplifier.

table of contents

general features

features and specifications

PLA2170/2270/2370

PLA2470/2570

features and specifications

PLA4170/4270/4370

electrical connections

PLA2170/2270/2370

PLA2470/2570

PLA4170/4270/4370

stereo input connections

PLA2170/2270/2370

PLA2470/2570

mono input connections

PLA2170/2270/2370

PLA2470/2570

2/4 channel input connections

PLA4170/4270/4370

2-5 6-11

12-15

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high level input connections

PLA4170/4270/4370

mono input connections

PLA4170/4270/4370

high level mono input connections

PLA4170/4270/4370

speaker connections

PLA2170/2270/2370

PLA2470/2570

speaker connections

PLA4170/4270/4370

speaker connections

PLA4170/4270/4370

mounting and installation

protection circuitry and troubleshooting

precautions

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general features

PLA2170

High Performance 600 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier

· 300 Watts x 2 Output

· 600 Watts x 1 Bridged Output

· Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network

· Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz)

· Variable Input Level (Gain) Control

· Remote Turn On/Off

· Gold Plated RCA Inputs

· High Level MOLEX Input

· Power ON LED Indicator

· LED Protection Indicator

· S/N Ratio: > 95 dB

· THD: <0.04%

· Thermal Protection

· Overload Protection

· Short Circuit Protection

· Anti-Thump Turn-On

PLA2270

High Performance 1000 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier

· 500 Watts x 2 Output

· 1000 Watts x 1 Bridged Output

· Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network

· Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz)

· Variable Input Level (Gain) Control

· Remote Turn On/Off

· Gold Plated RCA Inputs

· High Level MOLEX Input

· Power ON LED Indicator

· LED Protection Indicator

· Remote Bass Boost

· S/N Ratio: > 95 dB

· THD: <0.04%

· Thermal Protection

· Overload Protection

· Short Circuit Protection

· Anti-Thump Turn-On

PLA2370

High Performance 1400 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier

· 700 Watts x 2 Output

· 1400 Watts x 1 Bridged Output

· Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network

· Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz)

· Variable Input Level (Gain) Control

· Remote Turn On/Off

· Gold Plated RCA Inputs

· High Level MOLEX Input

· Power ON LED Indicator

· LED Protection Indicator

· Remote Bass Boost

· S/N Ratio: > 95 dB

· THD: <0.04%

· Thermal Protection

· Overload Protection

· Short Circuit Protection

· Anti-Thump Turn-On

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PLA2470

High Performance 1600 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier

· 800 Watts x 2 Output

· 1600W x 1 Bridged Output

· Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network

· Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz)

· Variable Input Level (Gain) Control

· Remote Turn On/Off

· Gold Plated RCA Inputs

· High Level MOLEX Inputs

· Power ON LED Indicator

· LED Protection Indicator

· Remote Bass Boost

· S/N Ratio: > 95 dB

· THD: <0.04%

· Thermal Protection

· Overload Protection

· Short Circuit Protection

· Anti-Thump Turn-On

· Tri-Mode Configurable

PLA2570

High Performance 2000 Watt 2 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier

· 1000 Watts x 2 Output

· 2000W x 1 Bridged Output

· Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network

· Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz)

· Variable Input Level (Gain) Control

· Remote Turn On/Off

· Gold Plated RCA Inputs

· High Level MOLEX Inputs

· Power ON LED Indicator

· LED Protection Indicator

· Remote Bass Boost

· S/N Ratio: > 95 dB

· THD: <0.04%

· Thermal Protection

· Overload Protection

· Short Circuit Protection

· Anti-Thump Turn-On

· Tri-Mode Configurable

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features and controls

2 ch amp PLA2170.PLA2270

PLA2170 PLA2270

high level inputs

low level inputs

input level control

crossover mode selector

bass boost level

power fuse

power LED protection LED

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remote bass boost (PLA2170 without)

high pass frequency control low pass frequency control

speaker connections power terminals

crossover mode selector

input level control

low pass frequency control

high pass frequency control

Remote Bass Boost

bass boost level control

low level inputs

high level inputs

power LED

protection LED

power fuse

power terminals

speaker connections

features and specifications

2 ch amp PLA2170.PLA2270

when used with normal, full range systems, set this switch to “FULL.” If you wish to use 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 your 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 lower frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers.

Plug in the Remote Bass Boost Control wire in here. this control permits adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of

approximately 18 dB. this amp features gold-plated 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 leads to these input connectors. 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 are 14K gold plated to guarantee high conductivity and

minimum signal loss.

PLA2170

2 channel amplifier

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 x H x L)

inches

40 Watts x 2 70 Watts x 2 300 Watts x 2

15 Hz-30 KHz

10K Ohms 100 Ohms

250mV

2.5V

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

2-4 Ohms 4-8 Ohms

15A

mm

292 x 60 x 209

11.5 x 2.34 x 8.25

PLA2270

2 channel amplifier

75 Watts x 2 110 Watts x 2 500 Watts x 2

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20A

292 x 60 x 305

11.5 x 2.34 x 12

PLA2370 PLA2470

features and controls

2 ch amp PLA2370.PLA2470

power LED protection LED

high level inputs

low level inputs

input level control

crossover mode selector

bass boost level

power fuse

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remote bass boost high pass frequency control