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user’s manual
PLMRA220
PLMRA420
high performance car audio amplifier
limited warranty policy
amplifiers
All Pyle products are carefully constructed and thoroughly tested before You must also include the following items:
shipment. Products purchased in the USA are warranted to be free of defects • A copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase
in material and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase. This • A brief letter indicating the problem you are experiencing
warrant
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congratulations... on your purchase of a Pyle Marine 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 PLMRA220,PLMRA420 you’ll know you made the right choice with a Pyle Marine amplifier. table of contents general features 2 high level input connections 12 PLMRA420 features and speci
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general featur es PLMRA220 PLMRA420 High Performance 600 Watt 2 Channel High Performance 1000 Watt 4 Channel Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier · 300 Watts x 2 Output · 250 Watts x 4 Output. · 600 Watts x 1 Bridged Output · 500 W x 2 Bridged Output ( 250 W x 2 + 500 W x 1) · Dual Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network · Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network · Dual Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz) · Variable Bass Boost (0 - +18 dB @ 60Hz) 2 · Variable Input
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featur es and specifications 2 ch amp PLMRA220 PLMRA220 2 channel amplifier output power @ 14.4v DC, 1KHz crossover mode selector 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 RMS Power @ 4 Ohms 40 Watts x 2 range, use the “LOWPASS” or “HIGHPASS” settings. RMS Power @ 2 Ohms 70 Watts x 2 input level control use this control to match the outputs of your head unit to the amplifier. Maximum Pow
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featur es and specifications 4 ch amp PL MR A 420 PLMRA420 4 channel amplifier crossover mode selector when used with normal, full range systems, set this switch to “FULL.” If output power @ 14.4v DC, 1KHz you wish to use the internal crossover to power a driver of specific frequency RMS Power @ 4 Ohms 35 Watts x 4 range, use the “LOWPASS” or “HIGHPASS” settings. RMS Power @ 2 Ohms 50 Watts x 4 input level control use this control to match the outputs of your head unit to the amplifier. Maximum
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electrical connections 4 ch amps PLMRA420 PLMRA420 8 12V battery head unit to remote turn-on +12V ster eo input connections 2 ch amp s PL MR A 220 using low level inputs PLMRA220 9 head unit PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs, L/R Audio Outputs do not use the low level RCA inputs at the same time! using high level inputs head unit L L R R wiring harness from speaker terminals
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mono input connections 2 ch amp s PL MR A 220 using low level inputs PLMRA220 10 head unit PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs, To a second amplifier do not use the low level RCA inputs at Y Adaptors the same time! using high level inputs head unit To a second amplifier L L R R wiring harness wiring harness from speaker terminals 2/4 channel input connections 4 ch amp s PL MR A 420 4 CH input connections using low level inputs PLMRA420 L/R FRONT head unit 11 Audio Outputs L/R REAR Audio O
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high level input connections 4 ch amp s PL MR A 420 4 CH floating gr ound connections PLMRA420 12 4 CH harness wiring for common gr ound connections CH 3/4 CH 1/2 REAR L R L R FRONT ORANGE ORANGE BLACK BLACK REAR L R L R FRONT BLACK BLACK ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE from speaker terminals BLACK BLACK PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs, do not BLACK BLACK use the low level RCA inputs at the same time! ORANGE ORANGE from speaker terminals mono input connections 4 ch amp s PL MR A 420 4 CH mon
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high level mono input connections 4 ch amp s PL MR A 420 4 CH floating gr ound connections PLMRA420 14 CH 3/4 CH 1/2 R L ORANGE ORANGE BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK R L ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE from speaker terminals BLACK BLACK PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs, do not 4 CH harness wiring BLACK BLACK use the low level RCA inputs at the same time! ORANGE ORANGE for common gr ound connections from speaker terminals speaker connections 2 ch amp s PL MR A 220 Ster eo Output Mode REM FUSE GROUND
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speaker connections 4 ch amp s PL MR A 420 4 CH Output Mode PLMRA420 16 FRONT speakers REAR speakers L R Bridged Dual Mono Output Mode R L MINIMUM SPEAKER speakers IMPEDANCE L R 4 OHMS! speaker connections 4 ch amp PLMRA420 4 CH Ster eo Output Mode with Mono Bridged Subwoofer Output PLMRA420 17 MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE L 4 OHMS! SPEAKERS R SUBWOOFER
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mounting and installation mounting Your new Pyle Marine Series amplifier comes complete with all required mounting hardware. When determining a suitable location in your vehicle for the amp, please remember that it is a high-power 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 amp in such a manner as to allow reasonable airflow over
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pr ecautions 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 20 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 vehicle battery. Confirm that your head unit or other equipment is turned off while connecting the inp
