owner’s manual
table of contents
Ple420p
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congratulations
table of contents
general features
specifications
1
2
3
4-5
6
features and controls
mounting and installation
electrical connections
system wiring
7
8-9
10
precautions and troubleshooting
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general features
ple420p
ple420p
4 band parametric controls
pre-amp DVD & AUX input
via RCA jacks
subwoofer output
output volume control
input gain adjustments
3.5mm DVD input jack
blue light illumination
frequency gain control
rotary fader
rotary band control
6 channels RCA outputs
remote power on/off
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specifications
ple420p
ple420p
SUB 150Hz, LOW 400Hz,
MID 2.5KHz, HI 15KHz
4 band parametric
18dB
boost/cut
15 Hz - 30 KHz (+/– 1 dB)
200 mV
frequency response
input level
(for 400mV output)
total harmonic distortion (THD)
(at 400mV output)
< 0.03%
10K Ohms
90 dB
output impedance
signal-to-noise ratio (S/N)
separation
50 dB
200 mA
current drain
12V DC Neg. Ground
power supply voltage
dimensions (W x H x L)
mm
inches
178 x 28 x 105
7 x 1.1 x 4.1
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features and controls
ple420p
front
rear
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features
1. 3.5mm DVD input jack
Connects to the DVD source with 3.5mm plug cable.
to select the AUX or DVD inputs.
2. DVD & AUX input switch
3. fader control
• in a 2 Amplifier, 4 Speaker system, rotating the knob
to the FRONT side increases the level of the front speakers;
rotating to the REAR side increase level of the rear
speakers. At mid position, both sets of speakers are at
maximum level.
• in a 2 Speaker system, the fader control should be
rotated to the position which provides highest levels for
both sets of speakers.
4. volume control
allows adjustment of sound level for particular program
material or source.
5. subwoofer output volume
this control adjusts output level of subwoofer RCA jack.
6. subwoofer frequency control
lets you adjust the subwoofer crossover frequency point
from 30-250 Hz.
7-10. 4 band parametric equalizer controls
11-12. DVD and AUX inputs
this four-band equalizer gives you to control over the
output levels at various frequency.
RCA cables are used to connect your car stereo head
unit, DVD player, or other source to either the line or
AUX inputs.
13-15. subwoofer/rear/front
channel outputs
RCA cables are used to connect the subwoofer channel
outputs to the subwoofer channel amplifier inputs, the
rear channel outputs to the rear channel amplifier inputs,
and the front channel outputs to the front channel
amplifier inputs.
16-17. DVD/AUX input gain adjustments
power connections
allows you to adjust the left and right channel input
sensitivity to match the output level from your DVD or
auxiliary source.
connect to power source as follows:
+12V: Connect a red wire of at least 12 gauge to the
car battery or other power source.
GROUND: Connect a black wire of at least 12 gauge
to car chassis for ground connection
REMOTE: Connect an orange wire to remote activating
(12V DC) wire of car stereo or other head unit.
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mounting and installation
4 x 6 mm machine screw (4)
ple420p
dashboard
mounting
Please take the time to install your
new Pyle Signal Processor
securely, according to this
diagram, using the hardware
provided.
Signal Processor enclosure
Mounting Bracket
This Half-DIN size unit can also
be installed in the dash adjacent
to the head unit, provided that
there is a slot available.
4 x 12 mm
self-tapping screw (2)
4 mm spring
washer (2)
wiring tips
When making electrical
4 mm plain
washer (2)
connections to your amplifier,
please observe the following:
Connect 12V DC from a constant battery source to a +12V slip-on spade terminal and install
a one (1) amp fuse in line.
Connect the signal processor’s GROUND to a good chassis ground, near where the unit is
mounted, or to the case of the head unit.
Connect the signal processor’s REMOTE TURN-ON lead to the remote turn-on lead out of
the head unit, and install a 1/2 amp fuse in line. (A relay should be used if turning on more
than one component, such as EQ’s, crossovers or amplifiers.)
Connect stereo RCA cables from the head’s left and right front outputs to the left and right
inputs of the signal processor.
Connect stereo RCA cables from the left and right outputs, (and low, mid and high outputs
if applicable), of the signal processor to the left and right inputs of your amplifier(s) or
additional signal processor(s).
Turn the unit on, and adjust the input gain on the signal processor to match the output of
the head unit (1/2, or at center position, is about 1 V). Be careful not to overdrive the input
of your amplifier(s) or signal processor(s).
Adjust each of the crossover or equalizer controls to achieve the desired sound characteristics.
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electrical connections
ple420p
rear
RED WIRE
ORANGE WIRE
to remote
turn-on
+12V
Fuse 1A
Fuse 0.5A
head unit
12V battery
BLACK WIRE
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system wiring
basic system application using
front, rear, and subwoofer amps
ple420p
left and right
DVD outputs
from head unit
left and right
DVD inputs
+
–
L
REAR CHANNEL
speakers
+
R
REAR CHANNEL
power amplifier
–
+
–
L
FRONT CHANNEL
speakers
+
–
R
FRONT CHANNEL
power amplifier
+
+
L
–
–
SUB CHANNEL
speakers
R
SUB CHANNEL
power amplifier
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system wiring
basic system application using
a 4 channel amp and subwoofer amp
ple420p
left and right
DVD outputs
from head unit
left and right
DVD inputs
+
–
+
L/R REAR
speakers
–
+
L/R FRONT
speakers
4 CHANNEL
power amplifier
–
+
–
+
+
L
–
–
SUB CHANNEL
speakers
R
SUB CHANNEL
power amplifier
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precautions
• Never drive with the volume raised so high
you cannot hear what is occuring in traffic
around you.
ple420p
• Be aware that repeated exposure to excessive
volume levels can permanently damage your
hearing!
• Keep all electronics away from moisture, dust,
extreme heat or extreme vibrations.
• Pyle Audio products are capable of sound
pressure levels in excess of 150 dB. Continuous
exposure to sound pressure levels over 100 dB
may cause permanent loss of hearing. Use
common sense and PRACTICE SAFE SOUND.
troubleshooting
If you experience...
Signal Processor does not turn on. Check that:
• Remote Turn-On wire has 12V.
• 12V wire has 12V.
• Ground wire is properly connected.
Level of sound is low. Check that:
• Wiring is not loose or cables misconnected/disconnected.
• RCA cables are not faulty.
Background noise is too high. Check that:
• Wiring is not loose or cables misconnected/disconnected.
• RCA cables are not faulty.
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notes
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l i m i t e d w a r r a n t y p o l i c y
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 purchaser.
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.
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.
When returning a product to us for warranty service it must
be carefully packed and shipped prepaid to:
R.A.#
Pyle Service Center
1600 63rd Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204
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 money order for $12.00 for return
shipping, handling, 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 it is
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.
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