Go to page of
A good user manual
The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Pyramid PB444X, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.
What is an instruction?
The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Pyramid PB444X one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.
Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Pyramid PB444X. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.
What should a perfect user manual contain?
First and foremost, an user manual of Pyramid PB444X should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Pyramid PB444X
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Pyramid PB444X item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Pyramid PB444X item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards
Why don't we read the manuals?
Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Pyramid PB444X alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Pyramid PB444X, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Pyramid service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Pyramid PB444X.
Why one should read the manuals?
It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Pyramid PB444X item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.
After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.
Table of contents for the manual
-
Page 1
Super Blue Own e r ’ s Manual PB444 X PB446 X PB448 X PB449 X[...]
-
Page 2
introduction i owner’s manual Congratulations on y our purchase of a new Pyramid Super Blue amplifier . Super Blue amps are some of the most adv anced car amplification products av ailable. These quality audio products are designed and engineered to afford you years of uncompromised musical service. Pyramid has utiliz ed the latest electronic tec[...]
-
Page 3
introduction table of contents specifications 4 ch amplifier PB448 X 1 5-30 Khz ( 3dB) + _ 1 0-30 Khz ( 3dB) + _ 1 0-30 Khz ( 3dB) + _ i 2 ch amplifier PB449 X 1 0-30 Khz ( 3dB) + _ 1000W x 1 2 50 mV (low) 2.5 V (high) 20 K -Ohms (low) 100 Ohms (high) DC 14.4V negative ground ( 1 0.5-16V) 30 A 2-8 Ohms 500W x 2 yes no 125W x 2 15.31 x 2.32 x 10.63 [...]
-
Page 4
features and controls 2 ch amp PB444 X 2 owner’s manual s treble control bass control input gain control low level inputs protection indicator power fuse power terminals speaker connections power LED[...]
-
Page 5
features and controls 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 RC[...]
-
Page 6
features and controls 2 ch amp PB446X • PB449X 4 owner’s manual power LED treble control input gain control low level inputs high level inputs bass control speaker connections power terminals protection indicator bridged mode switch power fuse s b[...]
-
Page 7
features and controls 5 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. high level inputs if your car stereo does not h[...]
-
Page 8
features and controls 4 ch amp PB448 X 6 owner’s manual power LED front input gain control low level inputs high level inputs speaker connections power terminals protection indicator power fuse s s s b rear input gain control front bridged mode switch rear bridged mode switch subwoofer crossover on/off switch subwoofer crossover frequency control[...]
-
Page 9
features and controls 7 input gain controls use these controls to match the outputs of your head unit to each pair of amplifier inputs. 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. high level inputs if your ca[...]
-
Page 10
8 owner’s manual electrical connections mounting and installation 2 ch amp PB444X • PB446X • PB449 X•4c ha m p PB448 X P P Please read the Installation Precautions section below before installin g your Pyr amid Super Blue amplifier , and then refer to the diagrams provided to connect power , audio input and speaker connections according to [...]
-
Page 11
electrical connections 2 ch amp PB444X• PB446 X • PB449 X mounting and installation 9 PB444 X PB446 X • PB449 X to remote turn-on +12V head unit head unit 1 2V battery 1 2V battery t e d , r s e to remote turn-on +12V[...]
-
Page 12
10 owner’s manual mono i n p ut connections stereo input connections electrical connections 4 ch amp PB448 X to remote turn-on +12V head unit 1 2V battery PB448 X[...]
-
Page 13
mono i n p ut connections 2 ch amp PB444 X stereo input connections 2 ch amp PB444X electrical connections 11 head unit Y adaptors T o a second amplifier L/R audio outputs head unit[...]
-
Page 14
mono i n p ut connections stereo input connections 2 ch amp PB446X • PB449X 12 owner’s manual using low level inputs using high level inputs us us L/R audio outputs head unit RL RL from speaker terminals wiring harness t head unit PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs, do not use the low level RCA inputs at the same time![...]
-
Page 15
mono i n p ut connections 2 ch amp PB446 X • PB449X stereo input connections 13 using low level inputs using high level inputs head unit Y adaptors to a second amplifier head unit from speaker terminals wiring harness to a second amplifier wiring harness PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs, do not use the low level RCA inputs at the same time[...]
-
Page 16
hi level input connections 2/4 channel input connections 4 ch amp PB448X 14 owner’s manual 4C H input connections using low level inputs 2C H input connections using low level inputs 4 4 for L/R rear audio outputs head unit PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs, do not use the low level RCA inputs at the same time! left output L/R front audio o[...]
-
Page 17
hi level input connections 4 ch amp PB448X 2/4 channel input connections X head unit 15 4C H floating ground connection 4C H harness wiring for common ground connection L RL R wiring harness RL FRONT REAR RL orange black black orange orange black black orange FRONT REAR orange black black orange orange black black orange head unit[...]
-
Page 18
hi level mono input connections mono input connections 4 ch amp PB448X 16 owner’s manual 4C H mono input connections using low level inputs 2C H mono input connections using low level inputs 4 4 for front outputs head unit PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs, do not use the low level RCA inputs at the same time! right audio outputs rear outpu[...]
-
Page 19
hi level mono input connections 4 ch amp PB448X mono input connections 17 4C H floating ground connection 4C H harness wiring for common ground connection LR wiring harness L R orange black black orange orange black black orange from speaker terminals from speaker terminals orange black black orange orange black black orange head unit head unit[...]
-
Page 20
speaker connections speaker connections 2 ch amp PB444 X 18 owner’s manual stereo output mode bridged mono output mode st br LEFT speaker speaker RIGHT speaker MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS![...]
-
Page 21
speaker connections 2 ch amp PB446 X • PB449 X speaker connections LEFT speaker RIGHT speaker speaker 19 stereo output mode bridged mono output mode MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS! mode switch in STEREO position mode switch in BRIDGED position[...]
-
Page 22
speaker connections 4 ch amp PB448 X 20 owner’s manual troubleshooting FRONT speakers REAR speakers LR RL 4 channel (stereo) output mode bridged mono output mode 2c h speakers LR mode switch in STEREO position mode switch in BRIDGED position MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS! A A[...]
-
Page 23
speaker connections t r o ubleshooting 21 2 ch amp PB444X • PB446X • PB449 X•4c ha m p PB442X• PB448X Amplifier will not power up. • Check for good ground connection. • Check that remote DC terminal has at least +12v DC. • Check that there is battery power on the + terminal. • Check all fuses. • Check that Protection LED is not li[...]
-
Page 24
Own e r ’ s Manual MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY PYRAMID SOUND CORP. warr ants this unit to be free from defective material or workmanship and will repair or replace this unit or any part thereof if it prov es defective in normal use or service within two (2) years from the date of original purchase. Our obligation under this warr an[...]