PYLE PLMRA410BT 400 Watts 4CH Power Bluetooth Amplifier Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Pyle
Table of Contents
Car Amplifier
MODELS: PLM RA41OBT
PLM RA43OBT
PLMRA83OBT
PLMRA63OBT
PLMAR630
PLMRA620
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Warnings
- Read these instructions and keep them for future reference.
- Carefully follow instructions and follow directions carefully.
- Keep the amplifier dry, as some liquids may contain minerals that corrode electronics circuitry.
- Clean amplifier housing only with a slightly damp cloth. No chemicals or solutions.
- Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat source such as radiators, stoves, or other electrical devices that produce heat.
- Prevent any cables, wired or power cords from being walked on, bent stretched, or pinched, particularly at the plug or at the point that connects to the amplifier.
- When uncertain about specifications, please first consult the Pyle Audio website and see the FAQs.
- Ensure this unit is placed on a stable and flat surface and can accommodate the weight of this unit.
- Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when it is unused for an extended period of time.
- Do not leave this device unattended when powered on.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged or malfunctions in any manner. This would include damage to the power supply cord or plug.
If the unit is likely to undergo excess vibration through use, you must properly install the unit securely. Damage caused by insufficient support is not covered by the warranty. To prevent damage to the unit’s panels, always use protective plastic cups or washers before tightening mounting bolts.
Service may be obtained from an authorized Pyle Audio service center. Contact
Pyle Audio and make sure you have a receipt as proof of purchase along with
the defective unit. You will be then instructed to send or deliver the
malfunctioning unit to an authorized center. They will handle the necessary
paperwork and repair. Remember to transport your unit in the original factory
packaging.
PLEASE NOTE: Users must ensure that any type of smoke and related
substances are not allowed to enter the amplifier. Smokey air is corrosive and
prolonged exposure will cause irreparable damage to your amplifier. Take
precautions before reconnecting to a power supply. Be aware that when any
equipment is taken from a cold to humid location, condensation may occur
inside. Always allow time for the equipment to attain the same temperature as
its environment before reconnecting to a power supply.
Testing & Connections
After all the connections have been made. turn on your stereo and listen for
the amplifier to turn on. If there are any unusual noises from the speakers
then turn the system off and recheck all the wiring.
After you have connected your radio or equalizer to the amplifier, you may
adjust the gain control to match the output level of your radio:
(A) Set the volume control on your radio to 2/3 position.
(B) Adjust the gain control for an average listening level.
(C) Turn the radio volume all the way down and listen for background noise.
(D) Start your vehicle and listen for electrical noise.
(E) Making fine adjustments to the sensitivity can reduce background noise and
some engine noise.
(F) CAUTION: Never turn the sensitivity up any farther than you need to get a
clear sound at 2/ 3 volume.
(G) This adjustment only needs to be made once.
NOTE: CARE MUST BE TAKEN AGAINST BATTERY OVER-DISCHARGE CAUSED BY LONG
OPERATION Of THE SET AT A HIGH SOUND LEVEL WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING OR
IDLING.
Maintenance
Keep the amplifier dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. liquids can
contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits.
Use the amplifier only in normal temperature environments. Temperature
extremes of heat or cold can shorten the life of electronic devices and
distort or melt plastic parts.
Handle the amplifier gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit
boards and cases and can cause the amplifier to work improperly.
Keep the amplifier away from dust and dirt. which can cause premature wear of
parts.
Wipe the amplifier with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do
not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the
amplifier.
After all the connections have been made. turn on your stereo and listen for
the amplifier to turn on. If there are any unusual noises from the speakers
then turn the system off and recheck all the wiring.
PLMRA210BT – System Layout
PLMRA21OBT 11
1| RCA (Low-Level Input)| This unit Is provided with RCA Input jacks. Couple
the RCA Input with the car stereo or equalizer outputs using RCA type
connector cables.
2| Input Gain Control|
These are NOT Your amplifier’s volume controls. They are a sophisticated device that is to be utilized when matching the Input signal of your head unit or equalizer to their amplifier.
3| Bridging Capability| Can be bridged to a high power channel unit. Make sure
that you have a speaker or series of speakers on the bridged channel capable
of handling at least 200 Watts of RMS power.
4| Speaker Connectors (High-Level Input)| This unit is provided with terminal
inputs. Couple the terminals with a standard car stereo output system wither
common ground to floating ground type originally output to speakers. The
speaker wires of the car stereo should be connected to “L.” and “R.” terminals
respectively. H the car stereo comes out with three wires only, connect the
“COMMON” wire to both “L” and “R” input of the amplifier.
5| Power Supply Terminal| Connect the + 12V DC power supply Into the terminal
by lugs and screws accessible at the panel of this amplifier.
| BAH +12V GROUND REMOTE|
Connect+ 12V DC power supply wire Into the terminal from the terminal of the
fuse at the battery. (Fuse preferably installed 1 foot within 1 foot from the
battery).
The ground terminal connects the ground wire to the chassis of the automobile,
boat, or another vehicle.
The remote terminal connects the control wire which provides remote turn-on
and power off.
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6| Power on LED| When the amp is properly grounded and has proper power and Is
receiving Its remote power signal the green LED will light up indicating power
conditions are correct.
7| Protection LED| This Indicator Is Illuminated when built-in protection
circuitry Is activated.
8| Power Fuse| The power fuse protects both this amplifier and the automobile
electrical system from wrong electrical conditions.
9
| Speaker
Terminals | The speaker terminals are silver-plated for high conductivity and
minimum Impedance loss. Be sure to strip just enough Insulation off your
speaker wires that will fit under the screw plate to help ensure against
speaker wire short circuits. The amp can support an impedance load as low as 2
ohms per channel or 4 ohms in the bridged mode, though a 4-ohm stereo load and
8 ohms bridge load will greatly Increase the life expectancy of the amplifier.
10| Crossover Frequency Circuit|
Let’s adjust the crossover frequency from 40-450 Hz for both channels.
11| Crossover On/Off Switch| Allows for the operation to run at the full range or with built-in crossover use.
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Stereo Input Connection
RCA Type Terminals High Impedance Low-Level Inputs
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Stereo Input Connection
– RCA Type The Elite Series Amps feature plated RCA terminals for low-level
input connections to match radios and equalizers with line-level output.
Couple the RCA input with the car stereo/equalizer output using RCA-type
connector cables.
*Mono Input Connection RCA Type Terminals Bridge-Ability
Not available on all PLMRA amp models.**
Mono Input Connection – RCA Type
Select Elite Series Amps may easily be bridged for mono operation by feeding
the same signal to both LEFT and RIGHT input terminals. The simplest way to
achieve this is by using a Y-adaptor to connect your car stereo output.
Speaker Connection – Stereo Amp
System Connect the output terminals to the corresponding LEFT and Right
Speakers. (Fig. 1 below shows a pair of speakers connected in stereo)
Speaker Connection – Mono Amp
System Select Elite Series Amps may be bridgeable from a 2 channel amplifier
to a one-channel amplifier. The ideal speaker impedance for optimum operation
is 4 ohms. The amplifier will provide stable operation when operated between 2
and 8 ohms loads. The minimum recommended speaker load is 2 ohms for each
channel in normal operation. When operating in the bridged mode the minimum
recommended speaker load is 4 ohms for each bridged channel. Operation of the
amplifier below this impedance load can damage both the amplifier and your
speaker and will void your warranty.
Speaker negative terminals on the amplifier are not used in the bridged mode.
Bridging is done by using multiple channels of an amplifier to drive a common
load. Bridging means that you will use more than one source of power to drive
a load (speaker). The sources of power are the independent channels of the
amplifier.
Some users may automatically set the gain to maximum because they want their
music loud, by doing so, they are also increasing the chance of burning out
their amplifiers. Please follow the instructions found in this manual to help
match the signals correctly. Your system can also become extremely sensitive
to noise conditions when you have a high signal level coming Into the
amplifier, from your connected source, which should be adjusted accordingly.
Avoid problems and match your system levels correctly!
Power Connection
Connect the +12V of the amp to your vehicle’s battery (+) Connect the GND of the amp to your vehicle’s battery (-), ground properly Users may also reinforce the ground connection by adding another connection of gauged wire from the (-) negative battery terminal to the chassis of the stereo unit. Connect the ‘Remote’ of the amp to your vehicle’s external switch for a positive 12V ON/OFF connection. This may be connected to the receiver power antenna lead (Amp turn on) — typically blue in color.
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Stereo Input Connection RCA Input
High Level – Speaker Level (BTL
or Common Ground) Four Speaker Output Mode Floating Ground Type
PLMRA41OBT – Wiring
Common Ground Type
Two Speaker Output Mode
Floating Ground Type
*High and Low impedance inputs cannot be used at the same time.
Note: Elite Series Ampshave built-in short circuit protection. If you mistakingly connect any speaker wires to the ground, or positive power ( +) and (-) Wires short together, the protection circuit will operate automatically and cut off output. In case of this, you must switch OFF the whole system immediately and double-check speaker wire connections and isolation before switching on the amplifier again.
Connect the speaker output terminals to the corresponding speakers. The speakers must be high quality and capable of handling high power. Separated return paths and strong wires are required.
- Connect the B+12V pole of the power supply directly to the battery(+) position terminal (In-line fuse 1 foot from the battery).
- Connect the GND pole of the power supply directly to the (-) negative ground battery terminal or vehicle chassis.
- To make a good grounding and prevent motor boating noise problems connect another 12 gauge minimum wire from the (-) negative battery terminal to the chassis of the stereo unit.
- Connect the ‘Remote’ pole to the external switch for positive 12V ON/OFF. This may be connected to the receiver power antenna lead.
Power Connection
High-Level Wiring
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PLMRA630BT – Wiring
Speaker Connection
Mono Bridged Subwoofer Output
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Elite Series Bluetooth Connection
When searching for the amp via your smartphone or another Bluetooth-enabled
device, the Bluetooth amp network name will appear as ‘Pyle Amp’ in your
device list. The amp will not require a password to connect. Once successfully
paired with your compatible Bluetooth-enabled device, you will be able to
control music streaming ability into the Pyle amp. Choose from streaming audio
to adjusting volume controls — all from your device.
Your amp comes with all required mounting hardware. When determining a suitable location in your vehicle for the amp, please remember that this is a high-power electronic device that is capable of generating high temperatures
Mounting
Always choose a mounting location that will be susceptible to the least amount
of vibration, provides adequate ventilation, free of dust and moisture. Be
sure to mount the amp in such a manner as to allow reasonable airflow around
the unit.
Mark the location for the mounting screw holes by positioning the amp in the
desired location. Located on the outer edges of the amps, you will find
notches in the heatsink that allow for the amp to be fastened. Mark the
location for the mounting screw holes by positioning the amp where you wish to
install it. Use a scribe (or one of the mounting screws) inserted in each of
the mounting holes to mark the mounting surface. If the mounting surface is
carpeted, measure the hole centers and mark with a felt tip pen.
Before attempting to drill the mounting holes and securing your amp, take note
of any wires, lines, or other devices within your vehicle which may be located
behind the mounting surface. Be sure as to not interfere with any of your
vehicle’s safety features, wiring, or other electrical systems. Then, drill
the pilot holes in the mounting surface for the mounting screws. Tighten
screws securely.
Mounting…
When making electrical connections with your amplifier and vehicle battery,
please take precautions and have a professional, or install under the
supervision of a professional. Use the proper gauge wire for power and ground
connections. Wire the amplifier directly to the car battery. For ground
connection, use the shortest possible wire to secure the chassis ground. Wire
the remote connection to the auto start lead of your head unit, equalizer, or
power antenna.
Circuitry Protection
Built-in fuse systems and circuitry protection protect both the amplifiers and
your vehicle’s electrical systems. If you ever need to replace the fuse or
feel your system has become faulty, please contact Pyle technical support, or
consult the assistance of a trained professional. When replacing fuses, be
sure to use ONLY a fuse of the exact same type and rating, otherwise may
result in damage or fire.
The built-in protection circuitry in the amplifiers will disable the amplifier
if it senses an input overload. a speaker short circuit, or extreme
temperature conditions. When the protection circuit is activated by any of
these conditions, the Protection LED will be illuminated. If this occurs,
carefully inspect the system to determine the source of the problem.
- If the shutdown was a result of a thermal overload condition, allow the amplifier to cool down before attempting to restart.
- If the shutdown was a result of an input overload. or speaker short circuit, be sure to correct the condition before restarting. The amplifier can be restarted by turning the remote power OFF and then ON again.
FCC Caution：
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. The
device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.
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