Polk Audio PA330, PA880, PA660 English, Introduction, What’S In The Box, Warning Listen Carefully

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of a Polk Audio PA power amplifier. Each Polk Audio PA amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offering the most power, advanced features, and extreme ease of use. In high-end sound systems or high SPL systems, Polk Audio PA amplifiers will give you years of trouble-free performance.

ÊUÊ PA330—200 Watt: two-channel Class A/B amplifier with built-in fully variable high and low-pass crossover. The PA330 is capable of one-channel operation with a maximum power of 300 W into 4 Ohms.

ÊUÊ PA660—340 Watt: four-channel Class A/B amplifier with built-in fully variable low-pass crossover. Equipped with remote gain, the PA660 is capable of two-channel operation with a maximum power of 600 W when both the front and rear bridged channels are driven into 4 Ohms speaker loads.

ÊUÊ PA880—500 Watt: single-channel Class A/B amplifier with built-in fully variable low-pass crossover. Equipped with optional remote gain, the PA880 is capable of one-channel operation with a maximum power of 800 Watts into 2 Ohms.

The installation of all Polk Audio PA components will determine the overall performance result. Improper installation will not only limit the performance of your Polk Audio PA system but also potentially compromise the reliability of this ampli- fier. To ensure proper sonic results and component reliability, please refer to your authorized dealer for installation assis- tance or advice. If you decide to perform the installation yourself, be sure to read the entire manual before

beginning the installation.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

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WARNING: LISTEN CAREFULLY

Polk Audio loudspeakers and subwoofers are capable of playing at extremely high volume levels, which could cause serious or permanent hearing damage. Polk Audio, Inc. accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury or property damage resulting from the misuse of its products.

Keep these guidelines in mind and always use your own good judgment when controlling volume:

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TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Listed next are the majority of the tools required to perform an installation. Having the proper tools will make the installation that much easier. Some of these tools are necessities; some will just make the job easier.

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END PANEL LAYOUTS

PA330 Input Plate

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1.Power LED—When lit indicates that the amplifier is on.

2.Speaker Level Input—Connect speaker output from factory radio to amplifier; will auto sense signal from radio and turn amplifier on when needed; turn off after 1 minute without signal.

3.Line Level Inputs—Accepts line level input from a source unit, preamplifier, or equalizer.

4.Gain Control—Continuously adjusts from 175mV to 8V input to obtain full power output.

5.HPF, FULL, LPF Switch—Selects either high-pass crossover, full range, or low-pass crossover.

6.Low-Pass Frequency Control—Adjusts the frequency of the crossover.

7.High-Pass Frequency Control—Adjusts the frequency of the crossover.

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9.Status LED—Will indicate any fault condition in amplifier, also lights briefly during muting phase of turn-on.

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