Pyramid ARCTIC Series User manual

PB317X
PB417X
PB617X
PB717X
PB1217X
PB1617X
TWO CHANNEL HIGH PERFORMANCE
POWER AMPLIFIER
FOUR CHANNEL HIGH PERFORMANCE
POWER AMPLIFIER
FOUR CHANNEL HIGH PERFORMANCE
POWER AMPLIFIER
TWO CHANNEL HIGH PERFORMANCE
POWER AMPLIFIER
TWO CHANNEL HIGH PERFORMANCE
POWER AMPLIFIER
FOUR CHANNEL HIGH PERFORMANCE
POWER AMPLIFIER
All Pyramid products are carefully constructed
and thoroughly tested before shipment, products
purchased in the USA are warranted to be free of
defects in material and workmanship for two (2)
years from the date of purchase. 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.
To obtain warranty service you must first call our
Consumer Return Hotline number at (718) 236-
6948 to obtain a Return Authorization number.
This R . A . # Must appear on the outside of your
package and on all paperwork relating to your
return.
You must also include the following items:
A copy of your sales receipt or other proof of
purchase
A brief letter indicating the problem you are
experiencing
include in your letter your return address,
daytime phone number, and R. A. Number
also include a check or order for ＄18,00
for return shipping, handing, and insurance,
or provide your Visa/MC number with
expiration date.
Our obligation under this warranty is limited
to the repair or replacement of the defective
unit when returned to us prepaid. This
warranty will be considered void if the unit
was tampered with, improperly serviced, or
subject to misuse, neglect, or accidental
damage.
user’s manual

general features
PB317X PB717X PB1217X
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High Performance 800Watt 2 channel
Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier
High Performance 1000Watt 2 channel
Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier
High Performance 1600Watt 2 channel
Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier
400 Watts×2 Output
．800 Watts×2 Output
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500 Watts×2 Output
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800 Watts×1 Bridged Output ． 1000 Watts×1 Bridged Output ． 1600 Watts×1 Bridged Output
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Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network ．
Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network ． Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network
Variable Bass Boost(0-6-+12dB@60Hz)
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Variable Input Level(Gain)Control ． Variable Input Level(Gain)Control ． Variable Input Level(Gain)Control
Remote Turn on/Off ．
Remote Turn on/Off ． Remote Turn on/Off
RCA Inputs ．
RCA Inputs ．
RCA Inputs
High Level MOLEX Indicator ．
High Level MOLEX Indicator ． High Level MOLEX Indicator
Power ON LED Indicator ． Power ON LED Indicator ． Power ON LED Indicator
LED Protection Indicator ． LED Protection Indicator ． LED Protection Indicator
S/N Ratio: >95dB
THD :<0.2%
Thermal Protection
Overload Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Anti-Thump Turn-On
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S/N Ratio: >95dB
THD :<0.2%
Thermal Protection
Overload Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Anti-Thump Turn-On
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S/N Ratio: >95dB
THD :<0.2%
Thermal Protection
Overload Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Anti-Thump Turn-On
mounting and installation
For this reason,
Your new PYRAMID Arctic Series amplifier comes complete with required mounting hardware.
When determining a suitable location in your vehicle for the amp, please remember that it is a high-
power electronic device capable of generating high heat.
always choose a location in your vehicle which has low vibration,
About power fuses:
Be sure to mount the amp
Mark the location for the mounting screw holes by positioning the amp where you
wish to install
Then
mounting surface for the mounting screws and insert them. Tighten the screws securely.
Before attempting to drill the mounting holes, take note of any wires, lines or otherdevices
in your vehicle which may be located behind the mounting surface!
Use at least 8 gauge wire for power and ground connections.
Wire the amplifier directly to the car battery.
For the ground connection, use the shortest possible wire to a good chassis ground point.
Wire the Remote connection to the auto start lead of your head unit, equalizer or power antenna.
adequate
in such a manner as
ventilation, a minimum of dust, and no moisture.
to allow reasonable airflow over the cooling fins.
it and use a scribe (or one of the mounting screws) inserted in each of the mounting holes to mark
the mounting surface for the mounting surface. If the mounting surface is carpeted, measure the
hole centers and mark with a felt tip pen.
drill pilot holes in the
When making electrical connections to your amplifier, please observe the following:
Pyramid Arctic Series amplifiers feature built-in fuse systems. These fuses protect both the
amplifier and the electrical system in your vehicle from fault conditions. If you ever need to replace
the fuse in your Pyramid Arctic Series amp, use a fuse of exactly the same type and rating. A
different type or rating of fuse may result in damage or fire.
Variable Bass Boost(0-6-+12dB@60Hz)
Variable Bass Boost(0-6-+12dB@60Hz)

general features
PB417X PB617X PB1617X
High Performance 1000Watt 4 channel
Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier
High Performance 1600Watt 4 channel
Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier
High Performance 2000Watt 4 channel
Bridgeable MOSFET Amplifier
250 Watts×4 Output
．500 Watts×4 Output
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400 Watts×4 Output
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500 Watts× 2 Bridged Output (250W×2+500W×1) ．．
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Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network ．
Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network ． Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network
Variable Bass Boost(0-6-+12dB@60Hz) ． Variable Bass Boost(0-6-+12dB@60Hz) ． Variable Bass Boost(0-6-+12dB@60Hz)
Variable Input Level(Gain)Control ． Variable Input Level(Gain)Control ． Variable Input Level(Gain)Control
Remote Turn on/Off ．
Remote Turn on/Off ． Remote Turn on/Off
RCA Inputs ． RCA Inputs ．
RCA Inputs
High Level MOLEX Indicator ． High Level MOLEX Indicator ． High Level MOLEX Indicator
Power ON LED Indicator ． Power ON LED Indicator ． Power ON LED Indicator
LED Protection Indicator ．
LED Protection Indicator ． LED Protection Indicator
S/N Ratio: >95dB
THD :<0.2%
Thermal Protection
Overload Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Anti-Thump Turn-On
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S/N Ratio: >95dB
THD :<0.2%
Thermal Protection
Overload Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Anti-Thump Turn-On
．
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S/N Ratio: >95dB
THD :<0.2%
Thermal Protection
Overload Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Anti-Thump Turn-On
800 Watts× 2 Bridged Output (400W×2+800W×1) 1000 Watts× 2 Bridged Output (500W×2+1000W×1)
4ch amp PB417X PB617X PB1617X
speaker connections
2CH Bridged Output Mode With Subwoofer Output
LR
SPEAKERS
SUBWOOFER
MINIMUN
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
4OHMS!
PB417X
PB617X
PB1617X

features and specifications
2ch amp PB317X PB717X
high pass frequency control
low pass frequency control
bass boost level
crossover mode selector
input level control
high level inputs
low level inputs
output level
speaker connections
power terminals
power fuse power LED
protection LED
LR
4ch amp PB417X PB617X PB1617X
FRONT speaker
4CH Output Mode
Bridged Dual Mono Output Mode
LR
REAR speaker
L
R
LR
speaker
MINIMUN
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
4OHMS!
PB317X
PB717X
PB417X
PB617X
PB1617X
speaker connections

features and specifications
2ch amp PB317X PB717X
crossover mode selector when used with normal, full range systems, set this switch to “FULL”. If
you wish the internal crossover to power a driver of specific frequency
range , use the “LOWPASS” or “HIGHPASS” settings.
use this control to match the outputs of you head unit to the amplifier.
Starting with your head unit set at about the 2 o’clock position, increase
the amp level control until distortion begins to occur, and reduce slightly
from this point.
input level control
low level inputs
high pass frequency control
bass boost level control
high level inputs
low pass frequency control
power LED
protection LED
power fuse
power terminals
speaker connections
when the crossover selector switch is in “low pass” mode, this control
sets the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers.
when the crossover selector switch is in “high pass” mode, this control
sets the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers.
this control permits adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of
approximately 18 dB.
this amp features gold-plate RCA input jacks for high impedance input.
Use these with car stereo output which uses RCA-type connector cables.
if your car stereo lacks RCA-type output jacks, you may connect speaker
output leads to these input connectors.
this indicator is illuminated when power is applied.
this indicator is illuminated when built-in protection circuitry is activated.
the fuse protects the amplifier and your car’s electrical system from short
circuit conditions.
use these connectors to deliver power, ground and remote turn-on control
to the amplifier.
these terminals are 14K gold plated to guarantee high conductivity and
minimum signal loss.
output [email protected] DC, 1KHz
RMS Power @ 4 ohms
RMS Power @ 2 ohms
40Watts×2
60Watts×2
frequency response 10Hz-70KHz
input sensitivity
input impedance
high level inputs
low level inputs 10K Ohms
100 Ohms
high level inputs
low level inputs 200 mV
5V
power supply voltage 14.4V DC Neg.Ground (10.5-16V)
matching speaker impedance
bridged mode
stereo mode 2-4 Ohms
4-8 Ohms
maximum current draw
dimensions(W×H×L)
mm
inches
56×48×220
2.24×1.92×8.8
Maximun Power Output 400Watts×2
PB317X PB717X
50Watts×2
75Watts×2
500Watts×2
56×48×270
2.24×1.92×10.8
5
2ch amp PB1217X
speaker
RIGHT speaker
Stereo Output Mode
Bridged Mono Output Mode
MINIMUN
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
4OHMS!
LEFT speaker
PB1217X
speaker connections
20A 30A

features and specifications
2ch amp PB1217X
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bass boost level
crossover mode selector
input level control
high level inputs
low level inputs
output level
speaker connections
power terminals
power fuse
power LED
protection LED
high pass frequency control
low pass frequency control
LR
speaker
LEFT speaker
Stereo Output Mode
Bridged Mono Output Mode
MINIMUN
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
4OHMS!
2ch amp PB317X PB717X
speaker connections
PB1217X
PB317X
PB717X
RIGHT speaker

features and specifications
2ch amp PB1217X
crossover mode selector when used with normal, full range systems, set this switch to “FULL”. If
you wish the internal crossover to power a driver of specific frequency
range , use the “LOWPASS” or “HIGHPASS” settings.
use this control to match the outputs of you head unit to the amplifier.
Starting with your head unit set at about the 2 o’clock position, increase
the amp level control until distortion begins to occur, and reduce slightly
from this point.
input level control
low level inputs
high pass frequency control
bass boost level control
high level inputs
low pass frequency control
power LED
protection LED
power fuse
power terminals
speaker connections
when the crossover selector switch is in “low pass” mode, this control
sets the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers.
when the crossover selector switch is in “high pass” mode, this control
sets the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers.
this control permits adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of
approximately 18 dB.
this amp features gold-plate RCA input jacks for high impedance input.
Use these with car stereo output which uses RCA-type connector cables.
if your car stereo lacks RCA-type output jacks, you may connect speaker
output leads to these input connectors.
this indicator is illuminated when power is applied.
this indicator is illuminated when built-in protection circuitry is activated.
the fuse protects the amplifier and your car’s electrical system from short
circuit conditions.
use these connectors to deliver power, ground and remote turn-on control
to the amplifier.
these terminals are 14K gold plated to guarantee high conductivity and
minimum signal loss.
output [email protected] DC, 1KHz
RMS Power @ 4 ohms
RMS Power @ 2 ohms
75Watts×2
120Watts×2
frequency response 10Hz-70KHz
input sensitivity
input impedance
high level inputs
low level inputs 10K Ohms
100 Ohms
high level inputs
low level inputs 200 mV
5V
power supply voltage 14.4V DC Neg.Ground (10.5-16V)
matching speaker impedance
bridged mode
stereo mode 2-4 Ohms
4-8 Ohms
maximum current draw
dimensions(W×H×L)
mm
inches
56×48×340
2.24×1.92×13.6
Maximum Power Output 800Watts×2
mono input connections
4CH amp PB417X PB617X PB1617X
head unit
96.8
96.8
2ch mono input connections using low level inputs
4ch mono input connections using low level inputs
LEFT RE AR Audio Outputs
RIGHT FR ON T Audio Outputs
L
R
Y adaptors
RIGHT RE AR Audio Outputs
LEFT FR ON T Audio Outputs
PB417X
PB617X
PB1617X
25A×2

features and specifications
4ch amp PB417X PB617X
CH3/4 high pass frequency control
CH3/4 crossover mode selector control
CH1/2 input level control CH3/4 level inputs
CH1/2 level inputs CH3/4 output level
CH 1/2speaker connections
power terminals
power fuse
power LED
protection LED
CH3/4 speaker connections
CH1/2 crossover mode selector switch
CH1/2 high pass frequency control
CH1/2 low pass frequency control
CH1/2 bass boost level control CH3/4 input level control
2/4 channel input connections
4CH amp PB417X PB617X PB1617X
96.8
96.8
2ch input connections using low level inputs
4ch input connections using low level inputs
L/R REAR
Audio Outputs
L/R FRONT
Audio Outputs
L
R
Y adaptors
head unit
PB417X
PB617X
PB1617X
PB417X
PB617X
head unit

features and specifications
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mono input connections
output [email protected] DC, 1KHz
RMS Power @ 4 ohms
RMS Power @ 2 ohms
35Watts×4
55Watts×4
frequency response 10Hz-70KHz
input sensitivity
input impedance
high level inputs
low level inputs 10K Ohms
100 Ohms
high level inputs
low level inputs 200 mV
5V
power supply voltage 14.4V DC Neg.Ground (10.5-16V)
matching speaker impedance
bridged mode
stereo mode 2-4 Ohms
4-8 Ohms
maximum current draw
dimensions(W×H×L)
mm
inches
20A×2
2.24×1.92×13.6
Maximum Power Output 250Watts×4
PB417 X PB617X
50Watts×4
60Watts×4
400Watts×4
25A×2
2.24×1.92×12
4ch amp PB417X PB617X
dual crossover mode selectors when used with normal, full range systems, set this switch to “FULL”. If
you wish the internal crossover to power a driver of specific frequency
range , use the “LOWPASS” or “HIGHPASS” settings.
use this control to match the outputs of you head unit to the amplifier.
Starting with your head unit set at about the 2 o’clock position, increase
the amp level control until distortion begins to occur, and reduce slightly
from this point.
dual input level controls
dual high pass frequency controls
CH1/2 bass boost level control
CH1/2 low pass frequency control
power LED
protection LED
power fuse
power terminals
when the crossover selector switch is in “low pass” mode, this control
sets the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers.
when the crossover selector switch is in “high pass” mode, this control
sets the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers.
this control permits adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of
approximately 18 dB.
this indicator is illuminated when power is applied.
this indicator is illuminated when built-in protection circuitry is activated.
the fuse protects the amplifier and your car’s electrical system from short
circuit conditions.
use these connectors to deliver power, ground and remote turn-on control
to the amplifier.
dual speaker connections these terminals are 14K gold plated to guarantee high conductivity and
minimum signal loss.
dual level inputs
level output
this amp features gold-plate RCA input jacks for high impedance input.
Use these with car stereo output which uses RCA-type connector cables.
if your car stereo lacks RCA-type output jacks, you may connect speaker
output leads to these input connectors.
use it connect to the second amplifier.
2CH amp PB317X PB717X PB1217X
using high level inputs
using low level inputs
head unit
Y Adaptors
To a sencond amplifier
To a sencond amplifier
wiring harness from speaker terminals
PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs,
do not use the low level RCA inputs at the
same time!
LR
wiring harness
LR LR
96.8
LR
96.8
head unit
PB317X
PB717X
PB1217X
56×48×300 56×48×340

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CH3/4 high pass frequency control
CH3/4 crossover mode selector control
CH1/2 input level control CH3/4 level inputs
CH1/2 level inputs CH3/4 level output
CH 1/2speaker connections
power terminals
power fuse
power LED
protection LED
CH3/4 speaker connections
CH1/2 crossover mode selector switch
CH1/2 high pass frequency control
CH1/2 low pass frequency control
CH1/2 bass boost level control CH3/4 input level control
stereo input connections
LR
LR
96.8
L
RL R
96.8
using high level inputs
using low level inputs
2CH amp PB317X PB717X PB1217X
PLEASE NOTE! If using high level inputs,
do not use the low level RCA inputs at the
same time!
head unit
head unit
L/R Audio
Outputs
from speaker terminals
wiring harness
features and specifications
4ch amp PB1617X
PB1617X
PB317X
PB717X
PB1217X

features and specifications
4ch amp PB417X PB617X PB1617X
dual crossover mode selectors when used with normal, full range systems, set this switch to “FULL”. If
you wish the internal crossover to power a driver of specific frequency
range , use the “LOWPASS” or “HIGHPASS” settings.
use this control to match the outputs of you head unit to the amplifier.
Starting with your head unit set at about the 2 o’clock position, increase
the amp level control until distortion begins to occur, and reduce slightly
from this point.
dual input level controls
dual high pass frequency controls
CH1/2 bass boost level control
CH1/2 low pass frequency control
power LED
protection LED
power fuse
power terminals
when the crossover selector switch is in “low pass” mode, this control
sets the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers.
when the crossover selector switch is in “high pass” mode, this control
sets the upper frequency limit for audio program sent to the speakers.
this control permits adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of
approximately 18 dB.
this indicator is illuminated when power is applied.
this indicator is illuminated when built-in protection circuitry is activated.
the fuse protects the amplifier and your car’s electrical system from short
circuit conditions.
use these connectors to deliver power, ground and remote turn-on control
to the amplifier.
output [email protected] DC, 1KHz
RMS Power @ 4 ohms
RMS Power @ 2 ohms
75Watts×4
120Watts×4
frequency response 10Hz-70KHz
input sensitivity
input impedance
high level inputs
low level inputs 10K Ohms
100 Ohms
high level inputs
low level inputs 200 mV
5V
power supply voltage 14.4V DC Neg.Ground (10.5-16V)
matching speaker impedance
bridged mode
stereo mode 2-4 Ohms
4-8 Ohms
maximum current draw
dimensions(W×H×L)
mm
inches
30A×2
2.24×1.92×15.2
Maximum Power Output 500Watts×4
4ch amp PB1617X
dual speaker connections these terminals are 14K gold plated to guarantee high conductivity and
minimum signal loss.
dual level inputs
level output
this amp features gold-plate RCA input jacks for high impedance input.
Use these with car stereo output which uses RCA-type connector cables.
if your car stereo lacks RCA-type output jacks, you may connect speaker
output leads to these input connectors.
use this control to match the speakers of the head unit to the amplifier.
electrical connections
96.8
+12V battery
to remote turn-on +12V
head unit
PB417X
PB617X
PB1617X
56×48×380

electrical connections
2ch amp PB317X PB717X
electrical connections
2ch amp PB1217X
+12V battery
to remote turn-on +12V
+12V battery
to remote turn-on +12V
head unit
head unit
96.8
96.8
PB317X
PB717X
PB1217X
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