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USER’S GUIDE Page Safety Precautions Emotiva MPS-1Modular Power AmplifierMPS-1Front Panel Features Installation and ConnectionsSpeaker Placement Tips Troubleshooting GuideTechnical Specifications Limited WarrantyPage Safety Precautions Emotiva 106 Mission Court, SuiteFranklin, TN 877 EMO-TECHNEC National Electrical Code Standards Cable TV Coaxial Cable, SatelliteThank You for your MPS-1Purchase Dear Home Entertainment EnthusiastUnpacking the MPS-1 Recording the Serial NumberMPS-1 Serial NumberEmotiva MPS-1Modular Power Amplifier Modular Professional Power Amplifier FeaturesMPS-1Front Panel Features 1 Power Button3 Amplifier Channel Display 2Panel Dim Selector ButtonMPS-1Finished Rear Panel Layout 1 Unbalanced RCA Inputs3 Speaker Output Terminals 2 Balanced XLR Inputs4Turn On Selector Switch Turn On Selector Switch5External Trigger Connection External TriggerInstallation and Connections Installation of the EPM-300Power ModulesFrontBack EPM-300Power Module orientation EPM-300PowerFrontBack Single Rail Top Dual Rails Bottom Module bayFor proper installation of the power module, the MPS-1Installation Accessories AC Power Considerations Input Connection ConsiderationsOutput Connection Considerations Automatic Operation of the Cooling Fans Connection Tips for Superior SoundConnection 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 received of the MPS-1chassisto each speaker output binding post Series and Parallel Speaker Connections An example of a PARALLEL connection between two speakersSpeaker Placement Tips Tips Before You BeginPlace LEFT, CENTER, and RIGHT main speakers at equal distances from thelistening position Whenever possible, place the centerIn 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 where the bass has the best performance. That’s where yourPlay a test 2 tone or low bass music Place the subwooferTroubleshooting Guide Page Excessive Operating Temp Technical Specifications EPM-300Power ModuleLimited Warranty Emotiva Disclosure Copyright 2004-2006Emotiva Audio CorporationPage Franklin, TN 877 EMO-TECHWebsite Rev 3.0 11/2006