Emotiva LPA-1 manual Connecting a 5.1 and Second Zone System

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Connecting a 5.1 and Second Zone System

Connection 5 main channels plus a second (2 channel) zone

CD or DVD Player

VCR or DVR

iPod or MP3 Player

	Please note that if the
	preamplifier/processor does	Emotiva LPA-1
	not provide a separate volume	Emotiva LPA-1
	not provide a separate volume
	control capability for the Zone
	2 output, or if it is simply
	“split” from the front left and
	right channels, an impedance
	matching volume control
	will be necessary to install
	between the LPA-1 and the
	speakers in the Zone 2

Powered Subwoofer

This configuration shows the LPA-1 driving five full range channels and using channels

6 and 7 for a second zone that is fed from the Zone 2 preamp output of the main preamplfier/processor. This type of configuration is ideal for enthusiasts have a 5.1 channel theater system that already has a powered subwoofer and wish to use the remaining two channels to drive speakers elsewhere in the home.

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Contents USER’S Guide Table of Contents LPA-1 Technical Specifications Limited Warranty Safety Precautions AV123 Antenna Grounding Outside the House NEC National Electrical Code StandardsThank You for your LPA-1 Purchase Unpacking the LPA-1 InventoryRecording the Serial Number Front Panel Layout Emotiva LPA-1 Seven Channel AmplifierChannels 6 and 7 Bridged Rear Panel LayoutInstallation and Connections AC Power ConsiderationsPhysical Placement Bridging Channels 6 Input Connection ConsiderationsOutput Connection Considerations Connection Tips for Superior SoundConnection Diagrams Connecting a 7.1 Preamp/ProcessorConnection using a 7 channel preout to LPA-1 Connecting a 5.1 Preamp/Processor Connection 5 main channels plus a second 2 channel zone Connecting a 5.1 and Second Zone SystemConnection of up to 3 distinct 2 channel zones Connecting Multiple ZonesConnecting an Expanded Second Zone System 12V Trigger Connections Series and Parallel Speaker Connections SeriesParallel Technical Note about Multiple Speaker Connections No Sound from one or more speakers connected to the LPA-1 Troubleshooting GuideHum Noises in the Speakers Turn-on and turn-off thumpsProblems with the whole A/V System Other Probable Causes of NoiseOne or more RED lights on the Front Panel are Blinking LPA-1 Technical Specifications Emotiva Disclosure Limited WarrantyService Assistance for the LPA-1 AV123 Contact InformationAV123