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10. Standby Button

Press to switch the amplifier On; press again to return to Standby. The halo around the 

Standby Button is lit amber in Standby mode and Blue when the XSP-1 is On. 

11. Input Selector Buttons

Pressing each button selects the associated Input; the VFD indicates which Input is 

currently selected. When you put the XSP-1 in Standby or turn it Off, it remembers which 

Input is selected and returns to it when turned On. 

12. Mute Button

Press the Mute button once to mute the output of the XSP-1; press it again to return to the 

previously selected level. Pressing the Mute button mutes both the main outputs and the 

headphone outputs. Turning the Volume up immediately cancels the mute function.

Note: If you turn the Volume down while the XSP-1 is in Mute mode, when the mute 

function is cancelled the XSP-1 will return at the new (lower) Volume level.  Turning 

the Volume up while the XSP-1 is in Mute mode immediately cancels the mute 

function.

** Max Start-up Volume

Normally, the Volume setting on the XSP-1 is retained when you switch to Standby mode 

or power the XSP-1 Off (separately for main output and headphone levels), and is restored 

when the XSP-1 is turned back on (the level actually quickly ramps up to the previously set 

level.) You can use the Max Start-up Volume feature to limit the level to which the XSP-1 

ramps on startup. 

To activate this feature, press and hold the Mute button for about five seconds. The VFD will 

change to Max Start-up Volume; use the Volume knob to change the setting and press the 

Mute button again to accept the setting. (As with other level settings, the Max 

 

Start-up Volume settings for the main outputs and for the headphones are stored 

separately. If you set this without headphones plugged in, it will apply to the main output 

level; if you set it while headphones are plugged in, it will apply to headphone level.)

Note: This setting does NOT limit the maximum level you can set using the Volume 

knob. When the XSP-1 is turned On, it will normally ramp up to the level that was 

set when it was turned Off; if the Max Start-up Volume is set to a lower value, the 

ramping up of the XSP-1’s Volume level at startup will stop at that setting instead. 

** Remote Control

The buttons on the full function remote control duplicate the functions of the all of the 

buttons on the front panel of the XSP-1.

Summary of Contents for XSP-1

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Page 3: ...EFER ALL SERVICE TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Do not install the XSP 1 near or above any heat sources such as radiators heating vents or other apparatus that produces heat Do not block any ventilati...

Page 4: ...r XSP 1 by qualified service personnel if any of the following occur 1 The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged 2 Objects or liquid have fallen or spilled into the vents 3 The unit has been...

Page 5: ...troduction 3 About This Manual 4 Features 5 Unpacking 6 XSP 1 Front Panel 7 XSP 1 Rear Panel 10 Quick Start 15 Connections 16 Configuration and Operation 19 Care and Maintenance 22 Specifications 23 T...

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Page 7: ...and repeatability Overall the XSP 1 is built with the finest quality passive components and hand selected semiconductors to deliver the highest possible level of performance Unlike many other preamps...

Page 8: ...ducts please visit our website at www emotiva com We suggest that you read through the entire manual we kept things as short and direct as possible Even if you re an expert user you will probably find...

Page 9: ...e mode provides a fully differential signal path from balanced inputs to balanced outputs Analog bass management offers a choice of a full range output or separate high frequency and low frequency out...

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

Page 11: ...ter Bypass when this is active Conversion between balanced and unbalanced is still performed and the XSP 1 must be On in order for the outputs to be active 3 Processor Loop Button Signal from the sele...

Page 12: ...plugged in the Volume knob controls the headphone volume the XSP 1 remembers both separately When you put the XSP 1 in Standby mode or turn it Off it will return to the previous Volume setting the nex...

Page 13: ...power the XSP 1 Off separately for main output and headphone levels and is restored when the XSP 1 is turned back on the level actually quickly ramps up to the previously set level You can use the Ma...

Page 14: ...nal processor is connected this input can be used as an additional unbalanced input 4 Processor Loop Output unbalanced This output provides a copy of the signal received on the selected input of the X...

Page 15: ...and require much higher gain than Moving Magnet types There are however some Moving Coil units that have higher output and are intended to be treated as Moving Magnet cartridges There are also passiv...

Page 16: ...uts carry only the low frequency part of the audio spectrum the crossover point is set using the Low Pass adjustment 11 The Subwoofer Summed Output provides a signal that is a sum of the Left and Righ...

Page 17: ...d signal from the Home Theater Sub Input is routed directly to the Subwoofer Outputs Note In HT Bypass mode ALL controls on the XSP 1 are bypassed including the Volume control and all bass management...

Page 18: ...ge of audio frequencies below the crossover point set by the Low Pass Crossover Frequency adjustment Both balanced and unbalanced outputs are active at all times When the HT Bypass Home Theater Bypass...

Page 19: ...location for your XSP 1 Connect your XSP 1 to a signal source a CD player or maybe a good turntable Connect your XSP 1 to a power amp and some speakers or a good quality pair of headphones Find some m...

Page 20: ...d unbalanced outputs carry the same signal and are both always active If your amplifier offers both types of inputs a balanced connection is preferred and will offer greater immunity to noise and slig...

Page 21: ...1 will return to Standby mode The Trigger Output sends out 12 VDC whenever the main power to the XSP 1 is On and NOT when it is in Standby mode which can be used to switch on other units with trigger...

Page 22: ...TS MAIN OUTPUTS XSP 1 A typical combination stereo and home theater system When Home Theater Bypass on the XSP 1 is engaged the Pre Pro supplies signal for all channels and the XSP 1 passes the signal...

Page 23: ...tal encoder which controls the setting for the digitally controlled analog volume control The function is duplicated by the Volume and Volume buttons on the remote control Rotating the knob clockwise...

Page 24: ...Max Start up Volume and the current setting Change the setting using the Volume knob then again press the Mute button to exit the set mode The Max Start up Volume can be set independently for the Main...

Page 25: ...press the HF Trim Button while the HF Trim level is displayed use the Boost and Cut buttons to adjust it To view the LF adjustment level press the LF Trim Button while the LF Trim level is displayed u...

Page 26: ...d be cleaned gently with a soft rag If something sticky gets on the front panel or case of the XSP 1 it should be cleaned with a mild cleaning solution applied to a soft rag followed by wiping with a...

Page 27: ...Main Outputs balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA 1 set stereo both balanced and unbalanced outputs are always active Main Outputs carry High Pass signal when bass management is engaged Subwoofer Outputs...

Page 28: ...to unbalanced out 114 dB balanced in to unbalanced out 115 dB unbalanced in to balanced out THD N harmonic distortion plus noise 1 kHz 0 004 balanced in to balanced out 0 006 unbalanced in to unbalanc...

Page 29: ...0 001 IMD intermodulation distortion SMPTE method 0 05 Crosstalk 80 dB Trigger and IR Trigger Input Trigger Output IR input IR Output Front Panel Controls and Indicators Volume rotary knob digital enc...

Page 30: ...ower Requirements 115 VAC or 230 VAC 10 50 60 Hz automatically detected and switched Power consumption On 32 watts Power consumption Standby 1 watt Dimensions 17 wide x 6 high x 16 5 deep includes fee...

Page 31: ...was before Reason When you adjust the Volume on the XSP 1 with no headphones plugged in you are adjusting the main output level when you adjust it with headphones plugged in you are adjusting the head...

Page 32: ...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 repai...

Page 33: ...SR 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 Shi...

Page 34: ...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 products without...

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