Owner’s Manual PB440X PB442X Super Blue
introduction ta 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.
table of contents Introduction i Table of Contents Features and Controls, Features and Controls, 4 4 ch amp PB442X 6 Electrical Connections 2/4 Channel Input Connections, Speaker Connections, Speaker Connections, 2 2 ch amp PB440X Specifications Stereo Input Connections, 1 7 8 2 ch amp PB440X 4 ch amp PB442X 10 2 ch output mode (PB440X) 4 ch output mode (PB442X) 9 11 Mounting and Installation 12 Troubleshooting 13 1
2 ch amp PB440X features and controls input gain control power LED low level inputs treble control speaker connections bass control power fuse power terminals 2 owner’s manual s
l nals 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.
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 4 owner’s manual
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.
2 ch amp pb440 • 4 ch amp PB442X specifications e PB440X 2 channel amplifier PB442X 4 channel amplifier 35 Watts x 2 35 Watts x 4 120 Watts x 2 75 Watts x 4 bass/treble control + _ 12dB + _ 12dB frequency response _ 3dB) 15-30 Khz (+ _ 3dB) 15-30 Khz (+ input impedance 10 K-Ohms 10 K-Ohms input sensitivity 150 mV 150 mV DC 14.4V negative ground (10.5-16V) DC 14.4V negative ground (10.5-16V) 4-8 Ohms 4-8 Ohms 5A 10 A 120 x 59 x 270 4.75 x 2.32 x 10.63 230 x 59 x 270 9.06 x 2.
er 2 ch amp PB440X • 4 ch amp PB442X electrical connections PB440X RED WIRE 12V battery B) to remote turn-on +12V ORANGE WIRE PB442X .
2 ch amp PB440X stereo input connections 2/ 4 2 head unit L/R audio outputs 8 owner’s manual
4 ch amp PB442X 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
2 ch amp PB440X speaker connections LEFT speaker RIGHT speaker NOTE: The PB440X is not capable of having bridged outputs.
4 ch amp PB442X speaker connections L REAR speakers R L FRONT speakers R NOTE: The PB442X is not capable of having bridged outputs.
2 ch amp PB440X • 4 ch amp PB442X mounting and installation 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. 2 ch tr A Installation Precautions • Before you drill or cut any holes, investigate your car’s layout very carefully.
2 ch amp PB440X • 4 ch amp PB442X 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 repower it.
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 unit or any part thereof if it proves defective in normal use or service within two (2) years from the date of original purchase.
