OwnersManualPB444XPB446XPB448X PB449X

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CongratulationsonyourpurchaseofanewPyramidSuperBlueamplifier.SuperBlueampsaresomeofthe mostadvancedcaramplificationproductsavailable.Thesequalityaudioproductsaredesignedand engineeredtoaffordyouyearsofuncompromisedmusicalservice.Pyramidhasutilizedthelatestelectronic technologiesinordertodeliverasuperblisteningexperience. TheSuperBluelinehasbeendesignedtoensureadequateheadroomforeventhemostdemandingpeaks anddynamicrangesfoundontodaysCDsandrecordings.Usedproperly,theseamplifierswillprovideyou withyearsoflisteningpleasure.tableofcontents

IntroductionTableofContents FeaturesandControls, 2champPB444XFeaturesandControls,

2champPB446X,PB449X ma

iownersmanual
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iiSpecifications 124FeaturesandControls,
4champPB448X

6MountingandInstallation 8ElectricalConnections 9Stereo&MonoInput Connections,

2champPB444X

11StereoInputConnections,
2champPB446X,PB449X

12MonoInputConnections,
2champPB446X,PB449X

134CH/StereoInputConnections,
4champPB448X

144CHHiLevelInputConnections,

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15MonoInputConnections,
4champPB448X

16HiLevelMonoInputConnections,
4champPB448X

17SpeakerConnections,
2CH&Bridgedmode,PB444X

18SpeakerConnections,
2CH&Bridgedmode,PB446X,PB449X

19SpeakerConnections,
4CH&Bridgedmode,PB448X

20Troubleshooting 21

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2specificationschampPB444XPB446XPB449X4champPB448X

PB444X
PB446X2champlifier 2champlifier 4champlifier outputpower@14.4V.D.C1Khz bridgedmode600Wx1500Wx2 frequencyresponse inputsensitivity150mV250mV(low) 2.5V(high)

PB448X
MaximumPowerOutput200Wx2300Wx2250Wx4 RMSPowerOutput@4ohms60Wx270Wx265Wx4 bass/treblecontrol yesyesnosubwoofercrossovernonoyes400Wx1 1530Khz(3dB)+_ mm inches 1030Khz 1030Khz(3dB)+_ (3dB)+_ inputimpedance10KOhms10KOhms(low) 20KOhms(low)100Ohms(high) 100Ohms(high) powersupplyvoltageDC14.4V negativeground(10.516V) 250mV(low)2.5V(high) DC14.4Vnegativeground(10.516V) dimensions(WxHxD) DC14.4Vnegativeground(10.516V) matchingspeakerimpedance48Ohms28Ohms28Ohms maximumcurrentdraw15A20A30A 230x59x270

307x59x270 389x59x270 9.05x2.32x10.6312.09x2.32x10.63 15.31x2.32x10.63 netweight kg 2.25 lbs 4.95 2.95 3.85 6.49 8.47

PB449X
2champlifier 500Wx2 125Wx2 yes no 1000Wx1 1030Khz(3dB)+_ 20KOhms(low)100Ohms(high) 250mV(low)2.5V(high) DC14.4Vnegativeground(10.516V) 28Ohms 30A 389x59x270 15.31x2.32x10.63 3.85 8.47

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2ownersmanuallowlevelinputs speakerconnections basscontrol powerfuse treblecontrol protectionindicator inputgaincontrol powerterminals powerLED

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lowlevelinputsthisjacksampforhighfeaturesimpedancegoldplatedinput.RCAUseinput these with car stereo output which uses RCAtype connector cables. basscontrolusethiscontroltoadjustthebassoutputleveltosuityourtasteoraudioprogrammaterial. treblecontrolusetosuitthisyourcontroltastetooradjustaudiotheprogramtrebleoutputmaterial. level inputgaincontroluseyourthisheadcontrolunittotothematchamplifier.theoutputsStartingof withyourheadunitvolumecontrolsetataboutampgainthecontrol2oclockuntilposition,distortion increasebeginsthe tooccur,andreduceslightlyfromthispoint. powerLEDthisindicatorisilluminatedwhenpower isapplied. speakerconnectionstheseterminalsare14Kgoldplatedto guaranteehighconductivityandminimumsignalloss. powerfusethefuseprotectstheamplifierandyourcars electricalsystemfromshortcircuitconditions. protectionindicatoriftheamplifierisincorrectlywiredornot matchedindicatortowillthecomespeakeronandsystem,theamplifiertheprotection willturnoff.Disconnectthepowerwiretoresettheamplifier. powerterminalsusetheseconnectorstodeliverpower,ground, andremoteturnoncontroltotheamplifier.

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controls

PB449X

4ownersmanual
highlevelinputs powerLED lowlevelinputs inputgaincontrol treblecontrol basscontrol bridgedmodeswitch speakerconnections powerterminals protectionindicator powerfuse

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highlevelinputsifjacks,youryoucarstereocanconnectdoesnotthehavespeakerRCAoutputoutput fromthestereosystemtotheamplifier. powerLEDthisindicatorisilluminatedwhenpower isapplied. lowlevelinputsthisampfeaturesgoldplatedRCAinput jackswithcarforstereohighimpedanceoutputwhichinput.usesUseRCAtypethese connectorcables. inputgaincontrolusethiscontroltomatchtheoutputsofyourwithyourheadheadunittounitthevolume amplifier.controlStarting setataboutthe2oclockposition,increasetheampoccur,gainandcontrolreduceuntilslightlydistortion fromthisbeginspoint.to treblecontrolusethecontroltoadjustthetrebleoutputlevel tosuityourtasteoraudioprogrammaterial. basscontrolusethecontroltoadjustthebassoutputleveltosuityourtasteoraudioprogrammaterial. bridgedmodeswitchtheamplifiercanbebridgedtoforma highpoweronechannelunit.Makesurethatchanneltheisspeakercapablesystemofhandlingonthethe bridgedratedpowerandisoftheproperimpedance. speakerconnectionstheseterminalsare14Kgoldplatedto guaranteesignalloss. highconductivityandminimum powerterminalsusetheseconnectorstodeliverpower,ground, andremoteturnoncontroltotheamplifier. protectionindicatoriftheamplifierisincorrectlywiredornot matchedindicatortowillthecomespeakeronandsystem,theamplifiertheprotection willturnoff.Disconnectthepowerwiretoresettheamplifier. powerfusetheelectricalfuseprotectssystemfromtheamplifiershortcircuitandconditions. yourcars

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powerLED highlevelinputs lowlevelinputs frontinputgaincontrol frontbridgedmodeswitch rearinputgaincontrol rearbridgedmodeswitch subwoofercrossoveron/offswitch subwoofercrossoverfrequencycontrol speakerconnections powerterminals protectionindicator

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powerLEDthisisapplied. indicatorisilluminatedwhenpower highlevelinputsifyourcarstereodoesnothaveRCAoutput jacks,fromtheyoustereocanconnectsystemthetothespeakeramplifier. output lowlevelinputsthisjacksampforhighfeaturesimpedancegoldplatedinput.RCAUseinput these with car stereo output which uses RCAtype connector cables. inputgaincontrolsusethesecontrolstomatchtheoutputsof yourinputs.headStartingunittowitheachyourpairheadofamplifier unit volume control set at about the 2 oclock position, increase distortionthebeginsamptogainoccur,controlsandreduceuntil slightlyfromthispoint. bridgedmodeswitchthehighpoweramplifiertwocanchannelsbebridgedunit.toMakeformsure a thatthespeakersystemonthebridgedchannelpowerandiscapableisoftheofproperhandling impedance. therated subwooferon/offcrossoverswitch thisleft/rightflexible(oramplifierbridged)canrearbesubwoofer setupwith system(s).Thisswitchactivatetherearsubwoofercrossover. subwoofercrossover whenactivated,thiscontrolsetstheupperfrequencycontrol frequencychannel(s). limitforsignalssenttotherear speakerconnectionstheseterminalsare14Kgoldplatedto guaranteesignalloss. highconductivityandminimum powerterminalsuseandtheseremoteconnectorsturnoncontroltodelivertothepower,amplifier. ground, powerfusetheelectricalfuseprotectssystemfromtheamplifiershortcircuitandconditions. yourcars

protectionindicatoriftheamplifierisincorrectlywiredornot matchedindicatortowillthecomespeakeronandsystem,theamplifiertheprotection willturnoff.Disconnectthepowerwiretoresettheamplifier.

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2champPB444XPB446XPB449X4champPB448X PleaseyourPyramidreadtheSuperInstallationBlueamplifier,Precautionsandsectionthenreferbelowto beforethediagramsinstalling providedtoconnectpower,audioinputandspeakerconnectionsaccordingtoyourownsystem configurationrequirements.

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InstallationPrecautions veryBeforecarefully.youdrillTakeorcutcareanywhenholes,youinvestigateworknearyourthecars gastank, layout fuellines,hydrauliclineandelectricalwiring. Do not operate the amplifier when it is unmounted. Attach all audiosystemcomponentssecurely within theautomobiletopreventdamage,especiallyinanaccident. Donotmountthisamplifiersothatthewireconnectionsareunprotectedbynearbyobjects.orina pinchedBesurecondition,toselectaorlocationlikelytoinsidebedamaged yourvehiclewhichhasadequateventilation. Before making or breaking power connections in your system, disconnect the vehicle battery. Confirm thatyourheadunitorotherandspeakerequipmentterminals. isturnedoffwhileconnectingtheinputjacks aIffuseyouidenticalneedtotoreplacethatsuppliedthepowerwithfuse,thesystem.onlyreplaceUsing itawith fuse

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ofadifferenttypeorratingmayresultindamagetoyoursystemwhichisntcoveredbythemanufacturers warranty.
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