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Each RED light indicates a fault condition for the corresponding power module.  
  

A fault condition is one or more of the following:  
 

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Excessive Operating Temperature  

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Excessive Current (Short Circuit)  

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DC on the Outputs  

 
An excessive temperature fault can be reset by allowing amplifier to cool and cycling power on/off button 
on the front panel.  Excessive current (short circuit) can be reset by removing the cause of the short and 
cycling power on/off button on the front panel. DC at output is a possible fault condition that is equipment 
related and requires technical assistance.  Please contact Emotiva if you have repeated problems 
causing the RED front panel light to flash that are NOT thermal or short circuit related.  
 

Problems with the whole A/V System  

If you are having more complex problems in your overall home entertainment system (not just with the 
UPA-7 amplifier), please contact Emotiva for UPA-7 professional installation assistance.  Emotiva 
professionals have years of experience with a wide range of home entertainment and lifestyle products 
and can assist you in troubleshooting and rectifying problems.  
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Summary of Contents for Ultra UPA-7

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Page 3: ...11 Installation and Connections 12 AC Power Considerations 12 Physical Placement 12 Input Connection Considerations 13 Output Connection Considerations 13 Connection Tips for Superior Sound 13 12V Tri...

Page 4: ...ass Performance From Full Range Speakers connected to the UPA 7 21 Turn on and turn off thumps 21 Hum Noises in the Speakers 21 Other Probable Causes of Noise 21 One or more RED lights on the Front Pa...

Page 5: ...tion openings If installed in a closed equipment rack for custom installations be sure to add forced air ventilation so that it has adequate air circulation The Emotiva UPA 7 Amplifier should be situa...

Page 6: ...component is not defeated This 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 regula...

Page 7: ...f the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical A the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the...

Page 8: ...y powers your speakers at high power levels while at the same time remaining as efficient as possible regardless of volume levels This allows you to fully enjoy audio and video sources without concern...

Page 9: ...aterials and the box in case your Emotiva UPA 7 ever needs to be moved or shipped back to the factory for service Emotiva UPA 7 Seven Channel Amplifier Features Audiophile quality seven channel multi...

Page 10: ...bleshooting section for details 2 Front Panel Power Switch This switch provides the ON OFF control of the UPA 7 from the front panel When the unit is off and in standby mode the switch illuminates amb...

Page 11: ...s mates directly with the Emotiva processor trigger out If building your own cable center is positive and outer shield is negative 4 Speaker Outputs 5 way Binding Posts These are the speaker outputs T...

Page 12: ...nput switch on the rear panel must be set to ON you will notice the front panel LED lighting starts off red for 5 seconds and then turns to blue This indicates the amplifier is on functioning normally...

Page 13: ...s important to observe polarity so that the speaker wire connects to the red and black terminals on the amplifier and the corresponding terminals at the speaker Also make sure that the positive speake...

Page 14: ...the bottom of the UPA 7 The top post of each binding post pair is the positive output and connects to the positive red post of your speaker The bottom post of each pair is the negative and connects t...

Page 15: ...Connection Diagrams Connection using a 7 Channel Preamp Processor 15...

Page 16: ...nd Speakers This configuration shows the UPA 7 driving full range channels This type of configuration is ideal for enthusiasts who have or will make their own self powered subwoofer and want to utiliz...

Page 17: ...or Parallel Series A series connection is 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...

Page 18: ...ohm speakers in parallel is a four ohm load eight ohms divided by two four eight ohm speakers in parallel is a two ohm load eight ohms divided by four Two ohm single channel loads are NOT RECOMMENDED...

Page 19: ...ed there are many other acoustic problems that come into play in addition to complex impedance at the amplifier s speaker output terminals If you must use multiple speakers on any individual amplifier...

Page 20: ...t surround mode Maybe it is set for 2 channel stereo when you were expecting 5 1 surround sound Check if any missing channels have been turned off in a preamplifier setup menu For example the center a...

Page 21: ...ould allow the amplifier to turn on and off silently If your powered subwoofer is the cause of the thump sound not the other speakers connected to the UPA 7 plug it into a different 115VAC outlet than...

Page 22: ...d assistance contact Emotiva Although this is not always an ideal solution the grounding differences between certain home entertainment components sometimes require ground loop isolators This is the e...

Page 23: ...front panel DC at output is a possible fault condition that is equipment related and requires technical assistance Please contact Emotiva if you have repeated problems causing the RED front panel lig...

Page 24: ...nel driven 300 watts RMS 4 ohm 0 1 THD 180 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 referenced to 1 8 p...

Page 25: ...ume liability for loss of use or damage to associated or connected equipment Service Assistance for the UPA 7 Please note that BEFORE sending your UPA 7 in for repair you MUST call Emotiva and obtain...

Page 26: ...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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