User manual PYRAMID PM8501

[. . . ] This warranty is limited to the original retail purchase. Should the product fail due to factory defects in material or workmanship, your unit will be repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of Pyramid. service you must first call our Consumer Return Hotline number at (718) 236-6948 to obtain a Return Authorization number. [. . . ] When returning a product to us for warranty service it must be carefully packea and shipped prepaid to: R. A. # pyramid Service Center 1500 63rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11204 Owner's Manual PM8501 Amplifier PA-800DJ Amplifier PA-1000DJ Amplifier PA-2000DJ Amplifier www. pyramidcaraudio. com Your New PYRAMID PA series P. A. 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, o ffice paging s ys t e m s, public announcements, or a variety of other installations. TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 Features and Controls, PA-6001JJ/BOODJ/I000DJI2000 DJ Installation Guidelines Input Connections Connecting a CD, DVD or tape player or tuner Connecting an equalizer or signal processor Stereo or Mono Inputs Speaker connecitons Bridged Mode Operation Connecting to standard AC power Mounting the amplifier Turning the amplifier on Using the power LED meter (Without PM8501) Caring for your Pyle Pro Amplifier Using the channell and channel2 output level controls About the internal clip circuitry Specifications Limited warranty FEATURES AND CONTROLS FRONT PANEL, PA-800DJ/l000DJI2000DJ Channell and Channel 2 Power LED Dis play Indicate the output signal level for each channel. C) C) -, _. C) C) @ C) C) C) C) Power On/Off Channel 1 and Channel 2 Output Level Controls Lets you adjust the sound levels for each channel. REAR PANEL, PM8501 C) Please read this manual throughly before you attempt to set up and use the amplifier. It contains ill range of installation suggestions as well as instructions to ensure safe usage. Installed properly, you can expect years of trouble-free service from this product. Protection Circuit and Indicator The indicator will be illuminated when the amplifier is powered on and at tum on delay status; the indicator will be turned off after internal outputs are connected_ The indicator will also be illuminated when the amplifier has abnormal problems, such as overload or excessive heat. C) C) C) FEATURES AND CONTROLS FRONT PANEL, PM8501 C) C) ·· ® Stereo/Mono Switch Lets you select conventional stereo operation with a stereo input signal or bridged mono input mode. Speaker terminals Permits hookup of A stereo pair of speakers or a bridged speaker via the wire terminals. C) C) C) C) C) C) Input Jacks --------' Let you connect a variety of audio input sources via the balanced (XLR/6. 35mm phone jack combinations) or unbalanced (RCA) inputs. C) C) C) C) Fan Coe, linll ----- Cooling is automatically activated whenever amplifier is turned on. This forced air cooling system rapidly exhausts interior heat, reducing operating temperature and aiding performance. REAR PANEL, PA-800DJ/1000DJI2000DJ C) C) C) Power On/Off Channell and Channel 2 Output Level Controls Lets you adjust the sound levels for each channel. Do nat use balanced and unbalanced inputs simultaneouslyll ]- USE __________ -fMO§N§OS§'G§NA§§LSOn URCE CHANNEL INPUT ONLY 1 CAUTIONI Do not use balanced and unbalanced inputs simultaneously!! 2 - PYRAMID PA·600DJ/800DJ/l000DJ/2000DJ Amplifier OWner's Manual PYRAMID PM8501/800DJ/l000DJrlOOODJ Amplifier OWner's Manual Connecting to standard AC power After makin all other connections, set the POWER switch to OFF positIon. Then connect the power cord to a standard AC outlet. Mounting the amplifier This amplifier is designed to accept standard rack mounting installations. Two slots on each end of the front panel make it suitable for such an installation. Tightly secure four mounting screws (not supplied) through these fours slots and into your standard electronics equipment rack. Tum on the audio inp'ut source equipment which is connected to the amplifier INPUT jacks. Set the amplifier's Channell and Channel 2 output level gain controls to the minimum level settings. 3. Using the Channel 1 and Channel 2 Output Level controls Rotate output level gain clockwise to increase, or counter· clockwise to decrease the output power. To get the best performance with the least sound distortion, always adjust the output level gain so the meters pointer does not continuously exceed the extreme right of the meters scale. CAUTION: It is possible to overdrive the amplifier by setting output level gain too high, which may cause damage or failure. Push in the power switch to turn the amplifier on. Using the power LED meters (WIthout PM8501) The meter pointer position indIcates the amplifier output power. [. . . ] To get the best performance with the least sound distortion, always adjust the output level gain so the meters pointer does not continuously exceed the extreme right of the meters scale. CAUTION: It is possible to overdrive the amplifier by setting output level gain too high, which may cause damage or failure. Push in the power switch to turn the amplifier on. Using the power LED meters (WIthout PM8501) The meter pointer position indIcates the amplifier output power. For ease of reading in dark environments, the meter IS illuminated. Caring for your Pyramid PA Amplifier Your Pyramid PA Amplifier is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your amplifier so you can enjoy years of use: · · · · · Keep the amplifier dry. [. . . ]