Pyramid Car Audio PA800X user manual

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Studio
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High Performance Professional Audio
MODEL:PA600X/PA800X/PA1000X/
PA1800X PA AMPLIFIER
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INTRODUCTION Your New PYRAMID PA SERIES AMPLIFIER gives you the power and versatility you need in a professional sound system. The amplifier's wide frequency response makes it suitable for amplifying music or vocal program material. It can be used for live bands, office paging systems, public announcements, or a variety of other installations. Please read this manual throughly before you attempt to set up and use the amplifier. It contains a range of installation suggestions as well as instructi

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FRONT PANEL - PA600X/PA800X / PA1000X/PA1800X 1.Power On/Off 2.Phone Jack Lets you connect a pair of stereo headphones for private listening or cueing (monitoring) sound prior to "airing" it. 3.Speaker A/B Selector Switches Permit you to select speakers attached to terminal set A, set B, or both. 4.Left and Right Power Meters (PA800X/PA1000X/PA1800X) Indicate the output signal level for each channel. 5.Meter Range Switch (PA800X/PA1000X) Controls the sensitivity of the power meter. 6.Clip Circui

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REAR PANEL - PA800X / PA1000X / PA1800X r e w q 9 t 0 REAR PANEL - PA600X / PA800X / PA1000X / PA1800X 9.Voltage Switch The amplifier has selectable input voltage from 110V/60Hz which is the standard in USA and CANADA. You can also switch the input voltage to 220V/50Hz for EUROPEAN operation. Please make sure the switch is in the proper position before operating, otherwise severe damage will result not cover by the warranty. Please also replace the fuse with proper rating in this situation (see

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Stereo or Mono Inputs (PA1000X/PA1800X) INSTALLATION GUIDELINES The PA1000X and PA1800X can be operated in Stereo Connecting the GND (GROUND) screw terminal or Mono mode, depending on the input source. If the Connecting a mixer or preamplifier may cause input signal is mono, connect the source via the LEFT input only (also marked "MONO" on the back of excessive noise or hum in the amplifier output. To amplifier). Then slide the STEREO/MONO selector prevent this, connect one end of a low-capacita

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Bridge Mode Operation (PA1000X/PA1800X) Turning the amplifier on The PA1000X and PA1800X can be operated in mono 1.Turn on the audio input source equipment which is bridged output mode, if your speakers can handle the connected to the amplifier INPUT jack. following power output levels: 2.Set the amplifier's left and right output level gain controls to the minimum level settings. PA1000X: 320 watts 3.Press the power switch to turn the amplifier on. PA1800X: 420 watts As shown in the diagram belo

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CAUTION: If the impedance of your speakers is 4 OHMS, Replacing a fuse do not use both the speaker A and speaker This amplifier requires a fuse with the proper rating for B terminal at the same time as the net protection from power surges and short circuits. If the impedance may be low enough to damage amplifier suddenly turns off or will not turn on, the fuse your amplifier. is properly blown. Caring for your PYRAMID amplifier Remove the old fuse and replace it with an Your PYRAMID amplifier is