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USER’S GUIDE
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Emotiva MPS-1Modular Power Amplifier
Safety Precautions
MPS-1Front Panel Features
Installation and Connections
Troubleshooting Guide
Speaker Placement Tips
Technical Specifications
Limited Warranty
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Safety Precautions
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Recording the Serial Number
Unpacking the MPS-1
MPS-1
Serial Number
Modular Professional Power Amplifier Features
Emotiva MPS-1Modular Power Amplifier
1 Power Button
MPS-1Front Panel Features
3 Amplifier Channel Display
2Panel Dim Selector Button
1 Unbalanced RCA Inputs
MPS-1Finished Rear Panel Layout
3 Speaker Output Terminals
2 Balanced XLR Inputs
Turn On Selector Switch
4Turn On Selector Switch
5External Trigger Connection
External Trigger
Installation of the EPM-300Power Modules
Installation and Connections
EPM-300Power
FrontBack EPM-300Power Module orientation
FrontBack Single Rail Top Dual Rails Bottom
Module bay
For proper installation of the power module, the
MPS-1Installation Accessories
Input Connection Considerations
AC Power Considerations
Output Connection Considerations
Connection Tips for Superior Sound
Automatic Operation of the Cooling Fans
Connection Diagrams
If your preamplifier has balanced XLR outputs, it can be connected to the amplifier inputs as shown. The amplifier will boost the preamplifier’s output, up to a level suitable for driving speakers. The overwhelming advantage of using the balanced XLR inputs is that there is superior noise rejection over the common RCA type connections
of the MPS-1chassis
received
to each speaker output binding post
Series and Parallel Speaker Connections
connection between two speakers
An example of a PARALLEL
Tips Before You Begin
Speaker Placement Tips
speakers at equal distances from the
Place LEFT, CENTER, and RIGHT main
listening position
Whenever possible, place the center
In the diagram to the left, typical placement of
Many preamplifier processors feature additional outputs for surround back speakers. These create a wonderful sense of realism in surround effects during playback of Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, and DTS ES
performance. That’s where your
where the bass has the best
Play a test 2 tone or low bass music
Place the subwoofer
Troubleshooting Guide
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Excessive Operating Temp
EPM-300Power Module
Technical Specifications
Limited Warranty
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