Page 10
Page 11
RPA-1 Rear Panel Layout
Serial Number
Record this on page 8 of this user’s guide for reference
in the event you need service or if the component is
ever stolen.
RCA Audio Inputs
These RCA inputs provide the signal information for the
left and right channels of the RPA-1. Simply connect
them to the appropriate output of the preamplier or
other preamp level audio device.
On Board Fuse
This fuse is a T15AL for 110 volt applications and a T8AL
for 220 volt applications. Please replace only with the
correct type of fuse.
Remote Turn On Connector
This 2 wire connection accepts a 5-12 volt input
for remote activation of the RPA-1. If you have the
companion Emotiva RSP-1 or are building your own
cable for a device with a 1/8” jack, be sure to identify
the polarity of the jack pins. On the Emotiva RSP-1,
center is positive and outer shield is negative.
Speaker Outputs (5 way Binding Posts)
These are the speaker outputs. The 5 way binding posts
accept stripped speaker wire, banana plugs (single or
dual), or spade connectors. Be sure to observe correct
polarity when connecting speakers and be sure that
the wires do not touch between positive and negative
terminals.
Power Receptacle
Standard IEC power receptacle. It is advised that this
amplier have a direct connection to a wall outlet. Do
not plug into a “power strip”. Line voltage switch above
selects the appropriate line voltage for your country.
XLR Audio Inputs
These XLR inputs also provide the signal information
for the left and right channels of the RPA-1 and are the
preferred method of input signal connection whenever
possible. Simply connect them to the appropriate
output of the preamplier or other preamp level audio
device that has XLR outputs.
5
6
7
28
9
1
3
4
Turn On Selector Switch
This switch allows you to select how the amplier will
turn on and o.
In the ON (Right) position, the switch on the front of
the amplier is the method you will use to power up
and power down the amplier. Please note that in
this conguration, you must manually power up and
power down the amplier each time you use it or it
will have unnecessary standby current draw.
In the SIGNAL (Middle) position, the amplier
automatically turns on whenever it senses an audio
signal on either of the two amplier channels. The
circuit stays active for about 30 minutes after the
absence of any audio signal to account for quiet
passages of music or dialogue.
In the TRIGGER (Left) position, the amplier’s ON
and OFF functions are controlled by a trigger from a
source or preamplier device. The trigger accepts 12
VDC and will turn the amplier on whenever a trigger
is present. When there is no trigger, the amplier goes
into standby mode. This is the preferred method for
activating the RPA-1.
Master Power Switch
This rocker switch provides the master power for the
RPA-1. After it is in the ON position, the amplier can
be turned on manually from the front panel switch
or automatically with the trigger input via 2 wire
connection.
5 6
7
2
8 9
1