Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product UPA-1 Emotiva
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Emotiva Ultra Series Amplifiers – Table of Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 NEC (National Electrical Code) Standards A Note .
Troubleshooting Guide No Sound (from one or more speakers connected to the amplifier) The amplifier shuts down often or t.
Safety Precautions Read this User’s Guide thoroughly before attempting to ins tall and configure yo ur Ultra Series Amplifier.
To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, recepta cle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to preve nt blade exposur e.
NEC (National Electrical Code) Standards A Note for the Cable Television (CATV ) Installer This reminder is to .
Thank You for your Purchase We’re happy you chose Emotiv a Audio! We believe our products set a new standard for performan ce and value.
Ultra Series Amplifiers Overview Our Ultra series has redefine d what ‘entry level’ can mean by offering powerful, dependable, and long ‐ lasting amplifiers at industry ‐ shaking prices.
Ultra Series Amplifier Features: • Audiophile quality performance and sound • High current power supply • Low noise toroidal p.
Unpacking Your Ultra Amplifier All Emotiva amplifiers are double boxed to survive the rigors of long distance shipping and arrive to yo u undamaged.
Front Panel Layout The face of a UPA ‐ 7 is shown above. Although there is variation within the Ultra Series am.
Back Panel Layouts UPA ‐ 1 Back Panel 1. Status Led Selector ‐ Status LEDs can be turne d on and off with this sel ecto r.
In ‘STANDBY’ mode the front panel button will emit an amber glow, but the unit is not fully powered. A small amount of amps are used in this mode, less than an average night light would use.
UPA ‐ 2 Back Panel 1. Status Led Selector ‐ Status LEDs can be turne d on and off with this sel ecto r.
In ‘STANDBY’ mode the front panel button will emit an amber glow, but the unit is not fully powered. A small amount of amps are used in this mode, less than an average night light would use.
UPA ‐ 5 Back Panel 1. Status Led Selector ‐ Status LEDs can be turned on and off with this selector.
9. Channel Five Speaker Terminals 10. Channel Four Speaker Terminals 11. Channel Three Speaker Terminals 12.
UPA ‐ 7 Back Panel 1. Status Led Selector ‐ Status LEDs can be turned on and off with this selector.
11. Channel Seven Sp eaker Terminals 12. Channel Six Speaker Terminals 13. Channel Five Speaker Terminals 14. Channel Four Speaker Terminals 15. Channel Three Speaker Terminals 16.
Installation and Connections AC Power Considerations The majority of household electrical sockets (in places other than th.
Input Connection Considerations High quality, fully shielded RCA or XLR cables are recomm ended for use with Ultra amplifiers. ‘Twisted Pair’ cables are not recommended.
Connection Diagram (using a UPA ‐ 7 for example) 23.
Connections Using a Multi ‐ Channel Preamp/Processor with Speakers The diagram on the preceding page depi cts an UPA ‐ 7 conn ected to an Emotiva UMC ‐ 1 Multi ‐ Channel Processor/Preamplifier.
Series and Parallel Speaker Connections Whenever connecting more than on e spea ker per channel to an amplifier, you must .
Parallel Connections A parallel circuit is established when voice coils are connected in a way that there are multiple p.
Troubleshooting Guide Ultra Series amplifiers are expertly designed and built to provide years of trouble ‐ free performance.
Poor Bass Performance from Full Range Speakers • Make sure that your preamp does not have the bass (to ne control) level turned down.
Ground loop isolators are available for audio lines and video devices. If you need assistance, contact Emotiva.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: UPA ‐ 1 Number of Channels : 1 Topology : Fully Discrete, Dual Differential, High Current, Short Signal Path Class A/B Power output (all channels driven): 350 watts RMS @ 4 ohm (0.
UPA ‐ 2 Number of Channels : 2 Topology : Fully Discrete, Dual Differential, High Current, Short Signal Path Class A/B Power output (all channels driven): 185 watts RMS @ 4 ohm (0.
UPA ‐ 5 Number of Channels : 5 Topology : Fully Discrete, Dual Differential, High Current, Short Signal Path Class A/B Power output (all channels driven): 185 watts RMS @ 4 ohm (0.
UPA ‐ 7 Number of Channels: 7 Topology: Fully Discrete, Dual Differential, High Current, Short Signal Path Class A/B Power output (all channels driven): 185 watts RMS @ 4 ohm (0.
Limited Warranty Emotiva offers the following warranty to owners of X Amplifiers: Emotiva Audio warranties your X ‐ Series amp.
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