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Owner’s
Manual
Super Blue
PB440X
PB442X
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introduction table of contents Congratulations on your purchase of a new Pyramid Super Blue amplifier. Super Blue amps are some of the most advanced car amplification products available. These quality audio products are designed and engineered to afford you years of uncompromised musical service. Pyramid has utilized the latest electronic technologies in order to deliver a superb listening experience. The Super Blue line has been designed to ensure adequate S headroom for even the most demanding
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introduction table of contents Introduction i Table of Contents 1 Features and Controls, 2 ch amp PB440X 2 Features and Controls, 4 ch amp PB442X 4 Specifications 6 Electrical Connections 7 Stereo Input Connections, 2 ch amp PB440X 8 2/4 Channel Input Connections, 4 ch amp PB442X 9 Speaker Connections, 2 ch output mode (PB440X) 10 Speaker Connections, 4 ch output mode (PB442X) 11 Mounting and Installation 12 Troubleshooting 13 1
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2 ch amp PB440X features and controls input gain control power LED low level inputs treble control s speaker connections bass control power fuse power terminals owner’s manual 2
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features and controls input gain control use this control to match the outputs of your head unit to the amplifier. Starting with your head unit volume control set at about the 2 o’clock position, increase the amp gain control until distortion begins to occur, and reduce slightly from this point. low level inputs this amp features gold-plated RCA input jacks for high impedance input. Use these with car stereo output which uses RCA-type connector cables. l speaker connections these terminals are 1
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4 ch amp PB442X features and controls rear input gain control power LED treble control bass control low level inputs front input gain control s speaker connections power fuse power terminals owner’s manual 4
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features and controls input gain controls use these controls to match the outputs of your head unit(s) to the amplifier. Starting with your head unit volume control set at about the 2 o’clock position, increase the amp gain controls until distortion begins to occur, and reduce slightly from this point. power LED this indicator is illuminated when power is applied. treble control use the control to adjust the treble output level to suit your taste or audio program material. bass control use the c
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2 ch amp pb440•4champ PB442X specifications electrical connections PB440X PB442X P 2 channel amplifier 4 channel amplifier output power @14.4 V.D.C 1 Khz RMS Power Output @ 4 Ohms 35 Watts x 2 35 Watts x 4 Maximum Power Output 120 Watts x 2 75 Watts x 4 + _ + _ bass/treble control 12dB 12dB + _ + _ frequency response 15-30 Khz ( 3dB) 15-30 Khz ( 3dB) input impedance 10 K-Ohms 10 K-Ohms input sensitivity 150 mV 150 mV power supply voltage DC 14.4V DC 14.4V negative ground negative ground P (10.5-
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2 ch amp PB440X•4champ PB442X specifications electrical connections PB440X er RED WIRE 12V battery B) to remote turn-on +12V ORANGE WIRE PB442X .63 RED WIRE 12V battery to remote turn-on +12V ORANGE WIRE 7
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2 ch amp PB440X stereo input connections 2/4 channel input connections 4 2 head unit L/R audio outputs owner’s manual 8
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4 ch amp PB442X stereo input connections 2/4 channel input connections 4 ch input connections head unit L/R FRONT audio outputs L/R REAR audio outputs 2 ch input connections head unit Y adaptors L/R audio output 9
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2 ch amp PB440X speaker connections speaker connections LEFT RIGHT speaker speaker NOTE: The PB440X is not N capable of having bridged ca outputs. Bridging the outputs o will damage your amplifier! w owner’s manual 10
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4 ch amp PB442X speaker connections speaker connections LR REAR FRONT speakers speakers RL NOTE: The PB442X is not capable of having bridged outputs. Bridging the outputs will damage your amplifier! 11
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2 ch amp PB440X•4champ PB442X 2 ch mounting and installation troubleshooting Please read the Installation Precautions section below before installing your Pyramid Super Blue amplifier, and then refer to the diagrams provided to connect power, audio input and speaker connections according to your own system configuration requirements. A Installation Precautions • Before you drill or cut any holes, investigate your car’s layout very carefully. Take care when you work near the gas tank, fuel lines,
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2 ch amp PB440X•4champ PB442X mounting and installation troubleshooting Before removing your amplifier, refer to the list below and follow the suggested procedures. Always test the speakers and their wires first. Amplifier will not power up. • Check for good ground connection. • Check that remote DC terminal has at least +3v DC. • Check that there is battery power on the + terminal. • Check all fuses. • Check that Protection LED is not lit. If it is lit, shut off amplifier briefly and then repow
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY PYRAMID SOUND CORP. warrants this unit to be free from defective material or workmanship and will repair or replace this Owner’s unit or any part thereof if it proves defective in normal use or service within two (2) years from the date of original purchase. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or Manual replacing, at our discretion, the defective instrument or any part thereof when it is returned, transportation prepaid to the Pyram
