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Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols

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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of 

important installation, operation, and service instructions in this manual.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user 

to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure that may be of sufficient 

magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to the user. 

Please read this Manual thoroughly before attempting to install, configure, or operate the XPA-1L  

power amplifier. After successful installation and configuration of the XPA-1L, be sure to retain this 

manual in a safe place for future reference. 

Safety is a key component to a long lasting and trouble free installation. Please read and follow 

all instructions and heed all warnings on the XPA-1L and in this manual. The vast majority of the 

subsequent safety precautions are common sense. If you are not comfortable with the installation 

of audio/video entertainment equipment, you should seek the services of a qualified installation 

professional or call us for help.

WARNING: To REDUCE ThE RIsk of fIRE oR ElECTRIC shoCk, Do NoT UsE ThE  

XPA-1l NEAR WATER oR IN WET loCATIoNs, Do NoT EXPosE IT To RAIN oR moIsTURE, 

Do NoT EXPosE IT To DRIPPING oR sPlAshING fRom oThER soURCEs, AND ENsURE 

ThAT No oBJECTs fIllED WITh lIQUIDs (sUCh As VAsEs) ARE PlACED oN IT. DoING so 

mAy REsUlT IN DAmAGE To ThE UNIT AND ThE RIsk of ElECTRIC shoCk, WhICh mAy 

REsUlT IN BoDIly INJURy oR DEATh.
WARNING: To REDUCE ThE RIsk of ElECTRIC shoCk, Do NoT REmoVE ThE CoVER 

fRom ThE XPA-1l. ThERE ARE No UsER-sERVICEABlE PARTs INsIDE ThE UNIT. REfER 

All sERVICE To QUAlIfIED sERVICE PERsoNNEl.

Do not install the XPA-1L near or above any heat sources such as radiators, heating vents, or other 

apparatus that produce heat. Do not block any ventilation openings or heat sinks. Avoid installing the 

unit directly above other heat-producing equipment unless sufficient ventilation or forced-air cooling 

is provided.

Do not install the XPA-1L in locations without proper ventilation. The XPA-1L should not be operated 

on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block vents. The unit should not be installed in an 

enclosed location such as a bookcase, cabinet, or closed equipment rack unless sufficient forced-air 

ventilation is provided.

Always install your XPA-1L according to the manufacturer’s instructions and only use attachments or 

accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Do not install the XPA-1L on any stand, shelf, or other piece of furniture that is unable to support its 

weight. If a cart is used to move the unit, use caution to avoid injury from tip-over.
Connect the XPA-1L only to power sources of the correct voltage (as shown in this manual and on 

the XPA-1L unit). 
Protect power supply cables from being pinched, walked on, or otherwise damaged. Be especially 

careful where the power cable enters the power outlet and the unit. 
Only connect the XPA-1L to an electrical outlet or extension cord of appropriate type and rating. 
DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of a grounding or polarized plug by removing ground pins or 

using unsafe adapters. A polarized plug has two blades - one wider than the other. A grounding plug 

has a third ground prong in addition to the two main conductors. The wide blade or third groundling 

prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician to 

replace your obsolete outlet. If you replace the power cord, only use one of similar type and equal or 

greater current rating.

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Summary of Contents for XPA-1L

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Page 3: ...r all service to qualified service personnel Do not install the XPA 1L near or above any heat sources such as radiators heating vents or other apparatus that produce heat Do not block any ventilation...

Page 4: ...unit exhibits a marked change in performance 5 The unit has been dropped or its enclosure or chassis is damaged WARNING THE XPA 1L IS A FULLY BALANCED AMPLIFIER THE NEGATIVE SPEAKER TERMINAL IS ACTIV...

Page 5: ...and Rear Panels 7 Quick Start 9 Location and Installation 9 Connections 10 Configuration and Operation 11 Care and Maintenance 12 Specifications 13 Troubleshooting 16 Emotiva Audio Corporation Five Ye...

Page 6: ...Page 2 XPA 1L...

Page 7: ...B amplifier delivering 250 watts into 8 ohms or 500 watts into 4 ohms with incredibly low levels of noise and distortion Flip the switch into Class A Mode and the XPA 1L transforms into a pure Class A...

Page 8: ...hings as short and direct as possible Even if you re an expert user you will probably find some interesting information and useful suggestions If you re really in a hurry to get started please read th...

Page 9: ...get dangerously hot or exceed CE case temperature safety ratings The XPA 1L All of the benefits of pure Class A operation and none of the drawbacks Features offered by the XPA 1L include Fully balanc...

Page 10: ...u unpack it please contact Emotiva immediately Gently remove your XPA 1L from the packing carton and remove all wrappings and shipping material It is important to save the box and all packing material...

Page 11: ...s its full rated power 2 Status Display Window This window houses the status LED When the XPA 1L is Off or in Standby mode the Status LED will be unlit When the XPA 1L is powered On the Status LED wil...

Page 12: ...balanced input 8 Status LED Switch Disables the front panel status LED when set to Off 9 Trigger Input and Trigger Output The XPA 1L is switched On from Standby when a trigger signal is presented at t...

Page 13: ...ocation with plenty of ventilation If you are installing it in an enclosed location ensure that there is sufficient ventilation or forced air cooling If you are installing it in a stack or rack ensure...

Page 14: ...fers very high quality pre made speaker cables at reasonable prices You will find them in the Interconnects section of our website at www emotiva com Connecting an input source to your XPA 1L Your XPA...

Page 15: ...d Balanced Selector Switch Switches between the Unbalanced RCA and Balanced XLR inputs Up selects the Unbalanced input and Down selects the Balanced input Only one type of input is active at once It i...

Page 16: ...ld be cleaned gently with a soft rag If something sticky gets on the front panel or case of the XPA 1L it should be cleaned with a mild cleaning solution applied to a soft rag followed by wiping with...

Page 17: ...lass A B into 8 ohms Class A operation Note In Class A mode the XPA 1L operates in pure Class A mode at all power levels up to 35 watts at which point it automatically transitions into Class A B mode...

Page 18: ...red Trigger Output 12 VDC can drive any load up to 100 mA Power Requirements 115 VAC or 230 VAC 10 50 60 Hz automatically detected and switched Front Panel Controls and Indicators Standby push button...

Page 19: ...ainst excessive operating temperature shorted speaker connections ground faults and other common fault conditions Dimensions 17 wide x 3 875 high x 19 deep includes feet and binding posts 23 x 24 5 x...

Page 20: ...und or distorted sound is heard the Standby button halo is lit blue the status LED is lit blue Reason The XPA 1L is not indicating a Fault condition Check your source Check your speakers and speaker c...

Page 21: ...m if it is not made within the Term and if it is not made in strict compliance with the requirements of the How do you get service section What will Emotiva do Emotiva will at its option either i repa...

Page 22: ...CSR with a description of your problem and the serial number of the product for which the warranty claim is being made 2 The CSR will provide you with a returned material authorization number RMA 3 Sh...

Page 23: ...amplifier and the speaker connected to it Emotiva Audio offers high quality speaker cables and audio interconnects that feature solid engineering premium build quality excellent performance and reaso...

Page 24: ...is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication In keeping with our policy of ongoing product improvement we reserve the right to make changes to the design and features of our pro...

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