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

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 28 28...

Page 5: ...nent 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 that...

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: ...rail voltage An extremely robust output section 12 output devices maximizes power and delivers exceptional performance Rated at 250 watts into 8 ohms 500 watts into 4 ohms minimum rating it will peak...

Page 10: ...wer 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 normal use the actual...

Page 11: ...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 f...

Page 12: ...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 panel W...

Page 13: ...Meter LED Status Selectors The status LED single LED that lights when the unit is on and meter LEDs which move in sync with the amplifier output on the amplifier faceplate can be turned on or off with...

Page 14: ...ct or change speaker wiring with the amplifier turned on 9 IEC Power Cable Connection 10 Master Power Switch This rocker switch provides the master power for the amplifier After it is in the ON positi...

Page 15: ...anced Input Selector When turned towards Un Bal the RCA unbalanced input is chosen and active When turned towards Bal the XLR Balanced input is chosen and active 6 Right Channel RCA Unbalanced Input C...

Page 16: ...peaker to the Left Channel and Right Channel speaker terminals 13 IEC Power Cable Connection 14 Master Power Switch This rocker switch provides the master power for the amplifier After it is in the ON...

Page 17: ...chosen and active 6 Channel Two RCA Audio Input Connects to the RCA output of a preamplifier or processor This the Channel Two unbalanced connection 7 Channel Two XLR Balanced Input Connects an XLR B...

Page 18: ...olarity when connecting speakers and be sure that the wires do not touch between positive and negative terminals 14 Channel Two Speaker Terminals This is nominally the Center speaker although you may...

Page 19: ...s chosen and active 6 Channel Four RCA Audio Input Connects to the RCA output of a preamplifier or processor This is the Channel Four unbalanced connection 7 Channel Four XLR Balanced Input Connects a...

Page 20: ...ier processor or other audio device is connected to the trigger input here the amplifier will power up and shut down along with the first device 19 Channel Five Speaker Terminals This is nominally the...

Page 21: ...dicator All Emotiva amplifiers operate on either 115V or 230V The voltage is detected when the amplifier is turned on and is identified by the indicator lights There are no user adjustments the amplif...

Page 22: ...the troubleshooting section of this manual Physical Placement Heat Considerations X series amplifiers employ convection cooling which is very effective and completely noiseless Under normal operating...

Page 23: ...etails on series and parallel connections see pages 26 27 It is important to observe polarity so that the speaker wire connects to the red and black terminals on the amplifier and the corresponding te...

Page 24: ...Connection Diagram using an XPA 5 for example 24...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...h 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 were...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...ese may tend to reveal noises which other speakers do not One or more RED lights on the Front Panel are Blinking Your X Series Amplifier is equipped with a Protect Mode to minimize the possibility of...

Page 31: ...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 Power 117db Input Impedance Unbalanced 20koh...

Page 32: ...nd 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 91db Full Power 110db Input Imp...

Page 33: ...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 98db Full Power 112db Input...

Page 34: ...HD 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 97db Full Power 111d...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...d Emotiva 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 Emot...

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