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Rear Panel Layout

Power Plug

IEC 120VAC/60Hz. 

Can be converted 

to 230VAC/50Hz.  

Contact Emotiva for 

details.

Speaker Output Terminals

5 way binding posts for left 

and right channels. Bridged 

configuration is Left + and 

Right -. See page 10 for 

details.

RCA Inputs and Outputs

2 Channel inputs and non 

buffered outputs. For ap-

plication on bridging input 

or pass through output, see 

pages 10-11 for details.

Auto ON Switch

In the ON Mode, the front 

panel switch of the BPA-1 is 

used to turn on the amplifier.

In the AUTO Mode, the front 

panel switch of the BPA-1 

remains on and the amplifier 

“wakes up” with the pres-

ence of an audio signal. 

Mono/Stereo Switch

Set the switch to Stereo 

for 2 channel operation or 

MONO for bridged opera-

tion. See pages 10-11 for 

details.

Crossover Switch

Set the switch LOWPASS 

for use with a subwoofer or 

FLAT for full range (20Hz-

20KHz) operation. See 

pages 10-11 for details.

Crossover Frequency

In the LOWPASS mode, this 

control adjusts the cross-

over point between 50Hz-

150Hz. See pages 10-11 for 

details.

Cooling Fan

Thermally controlled cooling 

fan runs according to the 

amplifier’s thermal condition 

for the quietest operation.

Stereo Configuration

Bridged Configuration

Summary of Contents for BPA-1

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...n Diagrams 10 Stereo Connection 10 Bridged Subwoofer Connection 10 Bridged Dual Mono Connection 11 Daisy Chained BPA 1 Amplifiers 11 Troubleshooting Guide 12 No Sound from one or more speakers connect...

Page 3: ...case cabinet or closed equipment rack that may impede the flow of air through ventilation openings If installed in a closed equipment rack for custom installations be sure to add forced air ventilatio...

Page 4: ...rom digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian De partment of Communications ATTENTION Le present appareil numerique n emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depas...

Page 5: ...rovide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the lead in w...

Page 6: ...allows you to use one BPA 1 amplifier as left and right stereo front speakers a second BPA 1 amplifier used as left and right surround speakers and a third BPA 1 amplifier used for center channel Full...

Page 7: ...iva BPA 1 ever needs to be moved or shipped back to the factory for service Make sure that you keep your sales receipt It is the only way for Emotiva to establish the duration of your Limited Warranty...

Page 8: ...gle 2 channel input Thermal Short Circuit and Overload Protection Circuits Signal sensing auto turn on and soft touch front panel power switch Silent turn on off No audible transients THD less than 01...

Page 9: ...fier In the AUTO Mode the front panel switch of the BPA 1 remains on and the amplifier wakes up with the pres ence of an audio signal Mono Stereo Switch Set the switch to Stereo for 2 channel operatio...

Page 10: ...kers in your system The subwoofer should be no less than 8 Ohms This connection diagram shows a typical use of the BPA 1 in a stereo configuration driving one left channel and one right channel speake...

Page 11: ...mono configurations when using multiple BPA 1 amplifiers This connection diagram shows a typical use of two BPA 1 s in a dual mono stereo configuration with each one driving a single full range speake...

Page 12: ...aker wires are not shorted together Make sure that no speakers are shorted internally If you have an ohm meter disconnect the speaker wires and mea sure the resistance between the speaker s positive a...

Page 13: ...he amplifier do not have any broken connections The best way to do this is to substitute a known good connection for the suspect connection If you reverse the cables and the problem goes away the cabl...

Page 14: ...18dB octave Auto Turn On Sensitivity 3mv Delay Turn Off Time 15 20 minutes Input Sensitivity Line In 36dB 27dB 1 o clock position 29dB 2 o clock position Input Impedance Line In Line Out Freq Respons...

Page 15: ...conditions under which the problem s occur Additionally please be sure to check the troubleshooting guide in this manual to rule out the possibility of something simple you may have overlooked If you...

Page 16: ...urt Suite 101 Franklin TN 37067 Toll Free 877 EMO TECH Website www emotivaaudio com Distributed Exclusively in the US by AV123 2150 W 6th Ave Suite L Broomfield CO 80020 Toll Free 877 543 7500 Website...

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