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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

 

(0.1%

 

THD)

 

125

 

watts

 

RMS

 

@

 

8

 

ohm

 

(0.1%

 

THD)

 

 

Power

 

Band

 

Response:

 

20

 

Hz

 

to

 

20

 

kHz

 

with

 

less

 

than

 

.05db

 

deviation

 

at

 

rated

 

power

 

Broadband

 

Frequency

 

Response:

 

(

3db):

 

5Hz

 

to

 

150kHz

  

 

Amplifier

 

Gain:

 

32db

 

 

Signal

 

to

 

Noise

 

Ratio

 

1

 

watt:

  

>119db

  

Full

 

Power:

  

>116db

  

 

Input

 

Impedance:

 

23.5kohms

 

 

Transformer

 

Size:

 

600VA

 

 

Secondary

 

capacitance:

 

90,000uF

 

 

Output

 

Devices:

  

4

 

per

 

channel

 

 

Size:

 

17”

 

W

 

x

 

7.75”

 

H

 

x

 

19”

 

D

  

Weight:

 

58

 

lbs

 

(71

 

lbs

 

boxed)

 

 
 

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Summary of Contents for Ultra UPA-1

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Page 3: ...Layout 12 Back Panel Layouts UPA 1 Back Panel UPA 2 Back Panel UPA 5 Back Panel UPA 7 Back Panel 13 13 15 17 19 Installation and Connections AC Power Considerations Physical Placement Heat Considerat...

Page 4: ...to the amplifier Turn on and turn off thumps Hum Noises in the Speakers Other Probable Causes of Noise One or more RED lights on the Front Panel are Blinking Problems with the whole A V System 27 27...

Page 5: ...manent bodily injury or death This amplifier should be installed in a location which provides adequate ventilation The amplifier should not be installed on a bed sofa rug or other similar surfaces tha...

Page 6: ...is apparatus does not exceed the Class A Class B whichever is applicable limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Depart...

Page 7: ...to provide 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...

Page 8: ...lity that will satisfy the most discriminating listener Our amplifiers are built for decades of reliable use with a full five year warranty on all parts and labor Our staff is a phone call away ready...

Page 9: ...A dedicated monoblock 5 or 7 channel system with UPA 1s of course will please the most discriminating ear and wake up any size speaker UPA 2 A two channel amplifier with a small enough footprint for a...

Page 10: ...imum amount of power that an amplifier receiver can deliver without being damaged Ratings are performed this way for the sole reason of exaggerating the perceived power of the product and during norma...

Page 11: ...r which is wrapped in static free plastic The plastic sheeting is tucked underneath the amplifier and securely taped It is recommended that the plastic sheeting be removed after the amp is lifted out...

Page 12: ...s Note The back panel of each amplifier has an LED Status Selector which can turn the blue LEDs off 2 Front Panel Power Switch This switch provides the ON OFF control of the amplifier from the front p...

Page 13: ...e speaker Note Potentially lethal voltages present Never connect disconnect or modify speaker wiring with the amplifier turned on 7 Voltage Indicator All Emoitva amplifiers operate on either 115V or 2...

Page 14: ...powered A small amount of amps are used in this mode less than an average night light would use If you are away for an extended period of time more than a few days shut off all power to the amplifier...

Page 15: ...ne Speaker Terminals These 5 way binding posts accept stripped speaker wire banana plugs or spade connectors Be sure to observe correct polarity when connecting speakers and be sure that the wires do...

Page 16: ...powered A small amount of amps are used in this mode less than an average night light would use If you are away for an extended period of time more than a few days shut off all power to the amplifier...

Page 17: ...rigger 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 If you a...

Page 18: ...thal voltages present Never connect disconnect or modify speaker wiring with the amplifier turned on 14 IEC Power Cable Connection 15 Voltage Indicator All Emotiva amplifiers operate on either 115V or...

Page 19: ...oming to full power with either the front panel STANDBY button or activation through the remote trigger In STANDBY mode the front panel button will emit an amber glow but the unit is not fully powered...

Page 20: ...aker Terminals Note Potentially lethal voltages present Never connect disconnect or modify speaker wiring with the amplifier turned on 18 IEC Power Cable Connection 19 Voltage Indicator All Emotiva am...

Page 21: ...to the troubleshooting section of this manual Physical Placement Heat Considerations Ultra amplifiers employ convection cooling which is very effective and completely noiseless Under normal operating...

Page 22: ...more details on series and parallel connections see pages 23 24 It is important to observe polarity so that the speaker wire connects to the red and black terminals on the amplifier and the correspond...

Page 23: ...Connection Diagram using a UPA 7 for example 23...

Page 24: ...ach speaker Example You plan to use Channel 1 on the amplifier to power your front left speaker With an RCA Unbalanced cable connect the output labeled L to the unbalanced input on amplifier Channel 1...

Page 25: ...established when voice coils are connected in a string end to end so there s only one way for audio signals to flow in and only one way for audio signals to flow out For example if you were to series...

Page 26: ...wo ohm single channel loads are NOT RECOMMENDED Running your amplifier below recommended impedance level can cause excessive heat and will eventually drive the amplifier into protect mode blinking red...

Page 27: ...tch may be on an external processor loop or a tape monitor loop is engaged Check that your preamplifier or source is running the correct surround mode Maybe it is set for 2 channel stereo when you wer...

Page 28: ...cting any cables during troubleshooting Try to have all of your equipment on the same electrical outlet or circuit Group all the low power components preamp CD player DVD etc on a single outlet or pow...

Page 29: ...e may tend to reveal noises which other speakers do not One or more RED lights on the Front Panel are Blinking Your Ultra Series Amplifier is equipped with a Protect Mode to minimize the possibility o...

Page 30: ...ohm 0 1 THD Power Band Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 05db deviation at rated power Broadband Frequency Response 3db 5Hz to 150kHz Amplifier Gain 32db Signal to Noise Ratio 1 watt 89db Full P...

Page 31: ...0 1 THD Power Band Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 05db deviation at rated power Broadband Frequency Response 3db 5Hz to 150kHz Amplifier Gain 32db Signal to Noise Ratio 1 watt 93db Full Power...

Page 32: ...1 THD Power Band Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 05db deviation at rated power Broadband Frequency Response 3db 5Hz to 150kHz Amplifier Gain 32db Signal to Noise Ratio 1 watt 119db Full Power...

Page 33: ...MS 8 ohm 0 1 THD Power Band Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz with less than 05db deviation at rated power Broadband Frequency Response 3db 5Hz to 150kHz Amplifier Gain 32db Signal to Noise Ratio 1 watt 115db...

Page 34: ...e to associated or connected equipment Service Assistance Please note that BEFORE sending your amplifier in for repair you MUST call Emotiva and obtain a return authorization RMA number Before contact...

Page 35: ...va reserves the right to make improvements to its products at any time Therefore the specifications of the product and the specific details of this manual are subject to change at any time Emotiva and...

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