congratulations... on your purchase of a Pyle Chopper Series amplifier. This amplifier extends the Pyle tradition into a totally new series of amps, designed from the ground up to deliver the power, performance and flexibility the modern car audio enthusiast demands. When you check the list of features offered by the PLA-1200, PLA-2230, PLA-2260, and PLA-4120 you’ll know you made the right choice with a Pyle Chopper amplifier.
table of contents general features 2-3 features and specifications PLA-1200 4-5 PLA-2230/PLA-2260 6-7 PLA-4120 8-9 electrical connections PLA-1200/2230/2260 10 PLA-4120 11 stereo input connections 12 PLA-2230/PLA-2260 mono input connections 13 PLA-2230/PLA-2260 2/4 channel input connections 14 PLA-4120 high level input connections 15 PLA-4120 mono input connections 16 PLA-4120 system wiring speaker connections 17 PLA-2230/PLA-2260 speaker connections 18-19 PLA-4120 system wiring 20 PLA-1200
general features PLA-1200 PLA-2230 1900W Mono Block MOSFET Amplifier High Performance 3000 Watt 2 Channel High Power MOSFET Amplifier · 1500 Watts x 2 Output · Mono Block Subwoofer Amplifier · 1 Ohm Stable · MOSFET Power Supply · PWM (Pulse-Width-Modulation) System · Glass Epoxy PCB · Gold Plated RCA Inputs for Line Input & Bypass Output. · Gold Plated Terminals for Speaker Output and Power Input.
general features PLA-2260 PLA-4120 High Performance 4000 Watt 2 Channel High Power MOSFET Amplifier · 2000 Watts x 2 Output High Performance 1000 Watt 4 Channel High Power MOSFET Amplifier · 250 Watts x 4 Output · 4000 Watts x 1 Bridged Output · 500 Watts x 2 Bridged Output ( 250 x 2 + 500W x 1) · Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network · Variable Input Level (Gain) Control · Dual Variable Hi/Lo Electronic Crossover Network · Dual Switchable Bass Boost · Sub Sonic Filter · Dual MOSFET PWM Power
features and specifications MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIER PLA-1200 power supplies Stiffly regulated PWM power supplies. MOSFET switches maintain rated power over a wide range of battery voltages. sub sonic control When the sub sonic selector switch is in "ON" mode, this filter control permits continuously variable adjustment from 10 to 100Hz. bass boost level control This control permits adjustment of the bass level up to an increase of approximately up to 18dB.
features and controls MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIER PLA-1200 PLA-1200 5
features and specifications 2 ch amp PLA-2230 • PLA-2260 crossover mode selector When used with normal, full range system, set this switch to "FULL" . If you wish to use the internal crossover to power a driver or specific frequency range, use the "LPF"or "HPF" FOR the "LOWPASS" OR HIGHPASS" settings. input level controls Enables the matching of input levels to the output levels from head unit (or other signal source). The input sensitivity of adjustment ranges from 6V to 200mV.
features and controls 2 ch amp PLA-2230 • PLA-2260 PLA-2230 PLA-2260 7
features and specifications 4 ch amp PLA-4120 crossover mode selector When used with normal, full range system, set this switch to "FULL" . If you wish to use the internal crossover to power a driver or specific frequency range, use the "LPF"or "HPF" FOR the "LOWPASS" OR HIGHPASS" settings. input level controls Enables the matching of input levels to the output levels from head unit (or other signal source). The input sensitivity of adjustment ranges from 6V to 200mV.
features and controls 4 ch amp PLA-4120 CH 1/2 18dB PLA-4120 CH 3/4 HPF HPF FULL FULL LPF LPF 0dB BASS BOOST 18dB 0dB X-OVER X-OVER BASS BOOST 9
electrical connections 2 ch amp • PLA-2230 • PLA-2260 PLA-2230 PLA-2260 10
electrical connections 4 ch amp PLA-4120 PLA-4120 11
stereo input connections 2 ch amp • PLA-2230 • PLA-2260 PLA-2230 PLA-2260 12
mono input connections 2 ch amp • PLA-2230 • PLA-2260 PLA-2230 PLA-2260 13
2/4 channel input connections 4 ch amp PLA-4120 PLA-4 1 2 0 14
high level input connections 4 ch amp PLA-4120 PLA-4120 4 CH floating ground connections 15
mono input connections 4 ch amp PLA-4120 PLA-4120 4 CH mono input connections using low level inputs 16 2 CH mono input connections using low level inputs
speaker connections 2 ch amp • PLA-2230 • PLA-2260 PLA-2230 PLA-2260 Stereo Output Mode 17 Bridged Mono Output Mode
speaker connections 4 ch amp PLA-4120 PLA-4120 4 CH Output Mode 18 Bridged Dual Mono Output Mode
speaker connections 4 ch amp PLA-4120 PLA-4120 2 CH Stereo Output Mode with Mono Bridged Subwoofer Output 19
system wiring MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIER PLA-1200 PLA-1 2 0 0 20
mounting and installation mounting Your new Pyle Chopper Series amplifier comes complete with all 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. For this reason, always choose a location in your vehicle which has low vibration, adequate ventilation, a minimum of dust, and no moisture.
troubleshooting protection circuitry The built-in protection circuitry in the Pyle Chopper Series amplifiers will disable the amplifier if it senses an input overload, a speaker short circuit, or extreme temperature conditions. When the protection circuit is activated by any of these conditions, the Protection LED will be illuminated. If this occurs, carefully inspect the system to determine the source of the problem.
notes STOP precautions Do not operate the amplifier when it is unmounted. Attach all audio system components securely within the automobile to prevent damage, especially in an accident. Do not mount this amplifier so that the wire connections are unprotected, or in a pinched condition, or likely to be damaged by nearby objects. 4 ohm 2 -c hannel A m p l i f i e r (Operating in Stereo) YES! 4 ohm Two 4-ohm speakers, wired in stereo, will present a 4-ohm load to each channel of the amplifier.
limited warranty policy a m p l i f i e r s All Pyle 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 Pyle.