Setup and
Operation
This section discusses:
•Front Panel Features and Operation
•Remote Control Options
•Defeating the Auto Power-down Timer
•Troubleshooting
Front Panel Features and Operation
This section describes how configure the MPA 152 Plus, using the front panel controls and how to set up the remote control options.
LEVEL BASS TREBLE
STEREO
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DUALMPA 152 Plus
MONO
MINI POWER AMPLIFIER
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Figure 8. MPA 152 Plus Front Panel
APower LED — The LED lights green when the MPA 152 Plus unit is receiving power and active. It lights amber when the unit is powered down (after 25 minutes of inactivity).
BStereo or Dual Mono toggle switch — Allows the user to choose between stereo output for stereo applications (default) or dual mono output for mono applications.
CLevel, Bass, and Treble potentiometers — Three front panel potentiometers are used to optimize input level, bass, and treble settings.
Setting Input Level
Adjust the MPA 152 Plus input level as follows:
1.Unplug the Remote plug from the unit.
2.Set the volume of the audio source to its minimum level.
3.Turn the Level potentiometer fully counterclockwise to its minimum setting.
4.Set the volume of the audio source to its maximum level. No sound should come out.
5.Slowly increase the MPA 152 Plus level by rotating the Level potentiometer clockwise until sound distortion starts. Lower the level slightly until the distortion disappears. At this setting, whatever the volume setting of the audio source, no clipping will occur.
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