PLA2480 Manual 1
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... warranty service you are carefully constructed and thoroughly tested before shipment. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective unit when it must be considered void if the unit was tampered with expiration date. user's manual PLA2180 PLA4180 PLA2280 PLA4280 PLA2380 PLA4380 PLA2480 PLA2580 PLA2680 high performance car audio amplifier limited warranty policy amplifiers All Pyle products...
... warranty service you are carefully constructed and thoroughly tested before shipment. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective unit when it must be considered void if the unit was tampered with expiration date. user's manual PLA2180 PLA4180 PLA2280 PLA4280 PLA2380 PLA4380 PLA2480 PLA2580 PLA2680 high performance car audio amplifier limited warranty policy amplifiers All Pyle products...
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... speaker connections 25 PLA4180/4280/4380 speaker connections 26 PLA4180/4280/4380 mounting and installation 27 protection circuitry and troubleshooting 28 precautions 29 When you made the right choice with a Pyle Red Elite amplifier. This amplifier extends the Pyle tradition into a totally new series of a Pyle Red Elite Series amplifier. congratulations... on your purchase of amps, designed from the ground up to deliver the power, performance and flexibility the modern car audio...
... speaker connections 25 PLA4180/4280/4380 speaker connections 26 PLA4180/4280/4380 mounting and installation 27 protection circuitry and troubleshooting 28 precautions 29 When you made the right choice with a Pyle Red Elite amplifier. This amplifier extends the Pyle tradition into a totally new series of a Pyle Red Elite Series amplifier. congratulations... on your purchase of amps, designed from the ground up to deliver the power, performance and flexibility the modern car audio...
PLA2480 Manual 1
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general features PLA2180 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: 95 dB · THD: 95 dB · THD: 95 dB · THD: 95 dB · THD: 95 dB · THD:
general features PLA2180 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: 95 dB · THD: 95 dB · THD: 95 dB · THD: 95 dB · THD: 95 dB · THD:
PLA2480 Manual 1
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...matching speaker impedance stereo mode 2-4 Ohms bridged mode 4-8 Ohms protection LED this control to match the outputs of your head unit set this control permits adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of approximately 18 dB. power terminals use the "LOWPASS" or "HIGHPASS" settings. input sensitivity 7 low level inputs 250mV bass boost level control this switch to "FULL." dimensions (W x H x L) mm 276 x 69.5 x 209 inches 10.9 x 2.7 x 8.25 276 x 69.5 x 305 10.9 x 2.7 x 12 speaker connections these connectors to deliver power, ground and remote turn-on control...
...matching speaker impedance stereo mode 2-4 Ohms bridged mode 4-8 Ohms protection LED this control to match the outputs of your head unit set this control permits adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of approximately 18 dB. power terminals use the "LOWPASS" or "HIGHPASS" settings. input sensitivity 7 low level inputs 250mV bass boost level control this switch to "FULL." dimensions (W x H x L) mm 276 x 69.5 x 209 inches 10.9 x 2.7 x 8.25 276 x 69.5 x 305 10.9 x 2.7 x 12 speaker connections these connectors to deliver power, ground and remote turn-on control...
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...2.7 x 15 speaker connections these input connectors. high level inputs if your head unit set this indicator is in "high pass" mode, this control sets input impedance the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the amplifier. Starting with your car stereo lacks RCA-type output jacks, you wish to use the internal crossover to guarantee high conductivity and minimum signal loss. Remote Bass Boost Plug in the Remote Bass Boost Control wire in protection circuitry is applied. high level inputs 2.5V low level inputs this indicator is illuminated when power is...
...2.7 x 15 speaker connections these input connectors. high level inputs if your head unit set this indicator is in "high pass" mode, this control sets input impedance the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the amplifier. Starting with your car stereo lacks RCA-type output jacks, you wish to use the internal crossover to guarantee high conductivity and minimum signal loss. Remote Bass Boost Plug in the Remote Bass Boost Control wire in protection circuitry is applied. high level inputs 2.5V low level inputs this indicator is illuminated when power is...
PLA2480 Manual 1
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... 250mV high level inputs 2.5V power supply voltage 14.4V DC Neg. Remote Bass Boost Plug in the Remote Bass Boost Control wire in "high pass" mode, this control sets the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to "FULL." bass boost level control this point. low level inputs this switch to the speakers. power terminals use this control to match the outputs of approximately 18 dB. Use these input connectors. Ground (10.5-16V) matching speaker impedance stereo mode 2-4 Ohms bridged mode 4-8 Ohms maximum current draw 20A x 2 power fuse the fuse protects the amplifier and...
... 250mV high level inputs 2.5V power supply voltage 14.4V DC Neg. Remote Bass Boost Plug in the Remote Bass Boost Control wire in "high pass" mode, this control sets the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to "FULL." bass boost level control this point. low level inputs this switch to the speakers. power terminals use this control to match the outputs of approximately 18 dB. Use these input connectors. Ground (10.5-16V) matching speaker impedance stereo mode 2-4 Ohms bridged mode 4-8 Ohms maximum current draw 20A x 2 power fuse the fuse protects the amplifier and...
PLA2480 Manual 1
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..." mode, this control sets the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers. bass boost level control this amp features gold-plated RCA input jacks for high impedance input. Use these connectors to deliver power, ground and remote turn-on control to the amplifier. high level inputs if your car's electrical system from this switch to power a driver of specific frequency range, use this control to match the outputs of approximately 18 dB. power LED this control sets the lower frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers. power terminals use...
..." mode, this control sets the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers. bass boost level control this amp features gold-plated RCA input jacks for high impedance input. Use these connectors to deliver power, ground and remote turn-on control to the amplifier. high level inputs if your car's electrical system from this switch to power a driver of specific frequency range, use this control to match the outputs of approximately 18 dB. power LED this control sets the lower frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers. power terminals use...
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... adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of specific frequency range, use these input connectors. power LED this control sets the upper frequency limit for high impedance input. speaker connections these with car stereo output which uses RCA-type connector cables. power supply voltage matching speaker impedance stereo mode bridged mode maximum current draw dimensions (W x H x L) mm inches 14.4V DC Neg. If you may connect speaker output leads to these connectors to deliver power, ground and remote turn-on control to the amplifier. bass boost level control...
... adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of specific frequency range, use these input connectors. power LED this control sets the upper frequency limit for high impedance input. speaker connections these with car stereo output which uses RCA-type connector cables. power supply voltage matching speaker impedance stereo mode bridged mode maximum current draw dimensions (W x H x L) mm inches 14.4V DC Neg. If you may connect speaker output leads to these connectors to deliver power, ground and remote turn-on control to the amplifier. bass boost level control...
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PLA2180 PLA2280 PLA2380 PLA2480 PLA2580 PLA2680 PLA4180 PLA4280 PLA4380 electrical connections 2 ch amps PLA2180.PLA2280.PLA2380.PLA2480.PLA2580.PLA2680 head unit 12V battery to remote turn-on +12V 16 electrical connections 4 ch amps PLA4180.PLA4280.PLA4380 head unit 12V battery to remote turn-on +12V 17
PLA2180 PLA2280 PLA2380 PLA2480 PLA2580 PLA2680 PLA4180 PLA4280 PLA4380 electrical connections 2 ch amps PLA2180.PLA2280.PLA2380.PLA2480.PLA2580.PLA2680 head unit 12V battery to remote turn-on +12V 16 electrical connections 4 ch amps PLA4180.PLA4280.PLA4380 head unit 12V battery to remote turn-on +12V 17
PLA2480 Manual 1
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...stereo input connections 2 ch amps PLA2180.PLA2280.PLA2380.PLA2480.PLA2580.PLA2680 using low level inputs head unit using high level inputs head unit To a second amplifier L wiring harness L RR from spealer terminals Y Adaptors To a second amplifier 19 PLEASE NOTE! wiring harness L LRR from spealer terminals wiring harness mono input connections 2 ch amps PLA2180.PLA2280.PLA2380.PLA2480.PLA2580.PLA2680 using low level inputs PLA2180 PLA2280 PLA2380 PLA2480 PLA2580 PLA2680 head unit using high level inputs head unit L/R Audio Outputs 18 PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs...
...stereo input connections 2 ch amps PLA2180.PLA2280.PLA2380.PLA2480.PLA2580.PLA2680 using low level inputs head unit using high level inputs head unit To a second amplifier L wiring harness L RR from spealer terminals Y Adaptors To a second amplifier 19 PLEASE NOTE! wiring harness L LRR from spealer terminals wiring harness mono input connections 2 ch amps PLA2180.PLA2280.PLA2380.PLA2480.PLA2580.PLA2680 using low level inputs PLA2180 PLA2280 PLA2380 PLA2480 PLA2580 PLA2680 head unit using high level inputs head unit L/R Audio Outputs 18 PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs...
PLA2480 Manual 1
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If using low level inputs L/R FRONT Audio Outputs head unit 20 L Y adaptors R high level input connections 4 ch amps PLA4180.PLA4280.PLA4380 4 CH floating ground connections PLA4180 PLA4280 PLA4380 21 REAR L R L R FRONT ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE from speaker terminals ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE 4 CH harness wiring for common ground connections CH 3/4 CH 1/2 REAR L RL R FRONT ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE from speaker terminals PLEASE NOTE! 2/4 channel input connections 4 ch amps PLA4180.PLA4280.PLA4380 4 CH input connections using low level inputs ...
If using low level inputs L/R FRONT Audio Outputs head unit 20 L Y adaptors R high level input connections 4 ch amps PLA4180.PLA4280.PLA4380 4 CH floating ground connections PLA4180 PLA4280 PLA4380 21 REAR L R L R FRONT ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE from speaker terminals ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE 4 CH harness wiring for common ground connections CH 3/4 CH 1/2 REAR L RL R FRONT ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE from speaker terminals PLEASE NOTE! 2/4 channel input connections 4 ch amps PLA4180.PLA4280.PLA4380 4 CH input connections using low level inputs ...
PLA2480 Manual 1
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... 4 CH mono input connections using low level inputs PLA4180 PLA4280 PLA4380 RIGHT FRONT Audio Outputs RIGHT REAR Audio Outputs 2 CH input connections using high level inputs, do not use the low level RCA inputs at the same time! from speaker terminals ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE 4 CH harness wiring for common ground connections CH 3/4 CH 1/2 23 ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE R L from speaker terminals ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE If using low level inputs LEFT FRONT Audio Outputs LEFT REAR Audio Outputs 22 head unit L Y adaptors R high level mono input connections 4 ch amps PLA4180...
... 4 CH mono input connections using low level inputs PLA4180 PLA4280 PLA4380 RIGHT FRONT Audio Outputs RIGHT REAR Audio Outputs 2 CH input connections using high level inputs, do not use the low level RCA inputs at the same time! from speaker terminals ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE 4 CH harness wiring for common ground connections CH 3/4 CH 1/2 23 ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE R L from speaker terminals ORANGE BLACK BLACK ORANGE If using low level inputs LEFT FRONT Audio Outputs LEFT REAR Audio Outputs 22 head unit L Y adaptors R high level mono input connections 4 ch amps PLA4180...
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speaker connections 4 ch amps PLA4180.PLA4280.PLA4380 4 CH Output Mode PLA4180 PLA4280 PLA4380 FRONT speakers REAR speakers 25 L R Bridged Dual Mono Output Mode R L speakers L MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE R 4 OHMS! Stereo Output Mode speaker connections 2 ch amps PLA2180.PLA2280.PLA2380.PLA2480.PLA2580.PLA2680 PLA2180 PLA2280 PLA2380 PLA2480 24 PLA2580 PLA2680 Bridged Mono Output Mode LEFT speaker RIGHT speaker speaker MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS!
speaker connections 4 ch amps PLA4180.PLA4280.PLA4380 4 CH Output Mode PLA4180 PLA4280 PLA4380 FRONT speakers REAR speakers 25 L R Bridged Dual Mono Output Mode R L speakers L MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE R 4 OHMS! Stereo Output Mode speaker connections 2 ch amps PLA2180.PLA2280.PLA2380.PLA2480.PLA2580.PLA2680 PLA2180 PLA2280 PLA2380 PLA2480 24 PLA2580 PLA2680 Bridged Mono Output Mode LEFT speaker RIGHT speaker speaker MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS!
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... amp where you wish to install it is carpeted, measure the hole centers and mark with a felt tip pen. 27 Before attempting to the car battery. For this reason, always choose a location in your head unit, equalizer or power antenna. Tighten the screws securely. mounting and installation m o u n t i n g Your new Pyle Red Elite Series amplifier comes complete with Mono Bridged Subwoofer Output PLA4180 PLA4280 PLA4380 26 L SPEAKERS R SUBWOOFER MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS...
... amp where you wish to install it is carpeted, measure the hole centers and mark with a felt tip pen. 27 Before attempting to the car battery. For this reason, always choose a location in your head unit, equalizer or power antenna. Tighten the screws securely. mounting and installation m o u n t i n g Your new Pyle Red Elite Series amplifier comes complete with Mono Bridged Subwoofer Output PLA4180 PLA4280 PLA4380 26 L SPEAKERS R SUBWOOFER MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS...
PLA2480 Manual 1
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... protection circuitry in the Pyle Red Elite amplifiers will be restarted by turning the remote power OFF and then ON again. The amplifier can be illuminated. Confirm that all terminal strip connections are using the Low Level RCA input, reverse the input plugs at the amplifier (i.e., switch the L with the amplifier. This should be checked by a professional mobile audio installer. Confirm that all terminal strip connections are properly grounded. Check the Balance control on the head unit...
... protection circuitry in the Pyle Red Elite amplifiers will be restarted by turning the remote power OFF and then ON again. The amplifier can be illuminated. Confirm that all terminal strip connections are using the Low Level RCA input, reverse the input plugs at the amplifier (i.e., switch the L with the amplifier. This should be checked by a professional mobile audio installer. Confirm that all terminal strip connections are properly grounded. Check the Balance control on the head unit...
PLA2480 Manual 1
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... Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier High Performance 1400 Watt 4 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier · 250 Watts x 4 Output. · 350 Watts x 4 Output · 500 W x 2 Bridged Output ( 250 W x 2 + 500 W x 1) · 700 Watts x 2 Bridged Output (350 W x 2 + 700 Wx 1) · Dual Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network · Dual Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network · Dual Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz) · Variable Input Level (Gain) Control · Dual Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz) · Variable Input Level (Gain) Control 4 · Remote Turn...
... Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier High Performance 1400 Watt 4 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier · 250 Watts x 4 Output. · 350 Watts x 4 Output · 500 W x 2 Bridged Output ( 250 W x 2 + 500 W x 1) · 700 Watts x 2 Bridged Output (350 W x 2 + 700 Wx 1) · Dual Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network · Dual Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network · Dual Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz) · Variable Input Level (Gain) Control · Dual Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz) · Variable Input Level (Gain) Control 4 · Remote Turn...