Polk Audio PA880 Owner's Manual
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© 2010 Polk Audio—all rights reserved
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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.
Ê UÊ 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.
Ê UÊ 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.
Ê UÊ 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.
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.
Ê UÊ 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.
Ê UÊ 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.
Ê UÊ 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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Date of Purchase:__________________________________________
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.
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.
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.
8. Bass Boost Switch—
6. Low-Pass Frequency Control—Adjusts the frequency of the crossover.
7. High-Pass Frequency Control—Adjusts the frequency of the crossover.
8. Bass Boost Switch—
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Status
LED—Will indicate any fault condition in amplifier, also lights briefly during muting phase of turn-on.