Emotiva MPS-1 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

Page 10Page 11Unpacking the MPS-1The Emotiva MPS-1 Modular Power Amplier should reach you in awless condition. If you notice any shipping damage or

Page 10Page 11Emotiva MPS-1 Modular Power AmplierModular Professional Power Amplifier Features • Audiophile quality, modular power amplier• True car

Page 12Page 13Power ButtonThis turns the main power to the MPS-1 on or o. It is a main power button, but it is not required to turn this on and o ea

Page 12Page 13Unbalanced RCA InputsThe MPS-1 has one unbalanced RCA input available for each amplier channel mod-ule. Connect this to the correspondi

Page 14Page 15Turn On Selector SwitchThis switch allows you to select how the amplier will turn on and o. In the ON (Up) position, the switch on t

Page 14Page 15Installation and ConnectionsObserve the following precautions when choosing a location for your Emotiva MPS-1:1) Protect it from prolong

Page 16Page 17Orienting the Module to the MPS-1 ChassisUpon removing the EPM-300 power module from the packaging, you must orient which is the “top” a

Page 16Page 17Inserting the EPM-300 ModuleCAUTION: Make sure the MPS-1 chassis is NOT CONNECTED to line voltage during the installation of the power m

Page 18Page 19MPS-1 Installation AccessoriesThe MPS-1 Modular Power Amplier comes with some additional installation accessories that make the compone

Page 18Page 19AC Power ConsiderationsEnsure that the unit is plugged into an outlet capable of supplying the correct voltage and current specied for

Page 20Page 21It is important to observe polarity so that the speaker wire connects to the red and black terminals on the amplifer and the correspondi

Page 20Page 21Connection DiagramsUnbalanced ConnectionsIf your preamplier has RCA outputs, it can be connected to the amplier inputs as shown. The a

Page 22Page 23Balanced ConnectionsIf your preamplier has balanced XLR outputs, it can be connected to the amplier inputs as shown. The amplier will

Page 22Page 2312V Trigger ConnectionsThe 12 VDC trigger connection shown can be used to turn the amplier on when the preamplier turns on. This trigg

Page 24Page 25Series and Parallel Speaker ConnectionsWhenever connecting more than one speaker per channel to an amplier (regardless of the brand), y

Page 24Page 25ParallelA parallel circuit is established when voice coils are connected in a way that there are multiple paths for audio signals to ow

Page 26Page 27Speaker Placement TipsTips Before You BeginRead this section thoroughly. There are a number of ways in which it may seem aesthetically p

Page 26Page 27The Front SpeakersYou should closely follow the placement recommendations of your speaker manufacturer, with the addition of the fol-low

Page 28Page 29Side-Axis SpeakersSome preamplier processors feature side-axis channels which are matrixed and derived from the left and right f

Page 28Page 29Surround Back SpeakersMany preamplier processors feature additional outputs for surround back speakers. These create a wonderful sense

TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Precautions ... 6NEC (National Electrical Code) Standards...

Page 30Page 31Notice where in the room the bass output from the subwoofer sounds the loudest. Shut things down and install the subwoofer there. This i

Page 30Page 31Troubleshooting GuideThe Emotiva MPS-1 is expertly designed and built to provide years of trouble-free performance. Most problems that o

Page 32Page 33speakers play the full range. Make sure that the preamplier has been correctly set. If you are not using a subwoofer, set the speaker o

Page 32Page 33• Check that the interconnect cables to the amplier do not have any broken connections. The best way to do this is to substitute a know

Page 34Page 35EPM-300 Power Module Rated Power Output: 8 Ohms: 200W RMS 4 Ohms: 300W RMS Stable to 2 Ohms Frequency

Page 34Page 35Limited WarrantyEmotiva is proud to design and manufacture quality products for the home audio and home theater enthusiast. Your MPS-1 M

Page 36Emotiva DisclosureCopyright 2004-2006 Emotiva Audio CorporationAll Rights Reserved. Emotiva reserves the right to make improvements to its pro

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Connection Tips for Superior Sound...20Connection Diagrams ...

Page 6Page 7Safety Precautions Read this Owner’s Guide thoroughly before attempting to install and congure the Emotiva MPS-1 Modular Power Amplier.

Page 6Page 7The user should not attempt to service the MPS-1 Modular Power Amplier beyond the means described in this Owner’s Guide. All other serv

Page 8Page 9NEC (National Electrical Code) StandardsA Note for the Cable Television (CATV) InstallerThis reminder is to call the CATV system installer

Page 8Page 9Thank You for your MPS-1 PurchaseDear Home Entertainment Enthusiast,Thank you for purchasing the Emotiva MPS-1 Modular Power Amplier. We