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Installation and Connections
Observe the following precautions when choosing a location for your Emotiva DMC-1:
1) Protect it from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and other direct sources of heat, such
as heating vents and radiators.
2) Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. If fluid or a foreign object should enter the unit,
immediately turn off the power and contact your Emotiva Dealer.
3) Avoid excessive exposure to extreme cold or dust.
4) Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit.
5) If you need to clean the front surface, first turn off the power and then use a soft dry cloth,
rubbing with the grain. Be careful not to scratch the display window.
AC Power Considerations
Ensure that the unit is plugged into an outlet capable of supplying the correct voltage and
current specified for your model. Remember to account for the electrical power that other
components will require if they share a common wall socket. The majority of household elec-
trical sockets in places other than the kitchen and garage are 15 amperes maximum. Most
DVD players and other source components are fairly low current items. The Emotiva DMC-1
requires a minimum of 2 amperes @ 120 volts. It should be sufficient to allow the DMC-1 to
share a wall socket with other video source units, but power amplifiers and a video display
(big screen TV or video projector) should each be provided a SEPARATE electrical connec-
tions on a SEPARATE circuits. This configuration yields the most stable power supply in any
home theater application, regardless of your equipment choices.
IMPORTANT – Please note the DMC-1 requires initialization after the power cord is plugged
into the AC receptacle. Push and hold the power button for approx. 5 seconds. The unit will
power up after this small delay. The second push of the power button will turn the unit off and
after this the unit will turn on and off in a normal fashion.
Refer to your power amplifier and video display owner’s manuals to learn the power require-
ments so you can safely plan your electrical power requirements for your home entertainment
system.
Connection Tips for Superior Sound
Before setting up your new system, please consider the following:
• Whenever possible, route the power cords away from the signal cables or speaker wires to
prevent any hum or interference heard in the speakers.
• Use quality coaxial digital cables to connect the DMC-1 to any source equipment which has
coaxial digital outputs. Optical cables transmit only light pulses and are much more immune to
noises, but are sensitive to excessive bends. Whichever you choose, follow the cable
manufacturer’s recommendations.
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