Summary of BPA-1
Page 2: Table of Contents
Page 3 table of contents safety precautions 3 nec (national electrical code) standards 5 a note for the cable television (catv) installer 5 antenna grounding outside the house 5 thank you for your bpa-1 purchase 6 unpacking the bpa-1 7 recording the serial number 7 emotiva bpa-1 power amplifier 8 pr...
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Page 3 safety precautions read this user’s guide thoroughly before attempting to install and configure the emotiva bpa-1 power amplifier. All the safety and operation instructions should be read before any operation of the component(s) begin. After successful installation and configuration of the em...
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Page 4 page 5 the user should not attempt to service the bpa-1 power amplifier beyond the means described in this owner’s guide. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or othe...
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Page 4 page 5 nec (national electrical code) standards a note for the cable television (catv) installer this reminder is to call the catv system installer’s attention to article 820-40 of the nec that pro- vides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall...
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Page 6 page 7 thank you for your bpa-1 purchase dear home entertainment enthusiast, thank you for purchasing the emotiva bpa-1 power amplifier. We sincerely believe that it offers you outstanding performance and value. Emotiva products are engineered and produced with the high- est quality materials...
Page 7: Unpacking The Bpa-1
Page 6 page 7 unpacking the bpa-1 the emotiva bpa-1 power amplifier should reach you in flawless condition. If you notice any shipping damage or other issues upon unpacking the unit, please contact your emotiva retailer immediately. Gently lift out the unit and remove all the packing material and ac...
Page 8: Front Panel Layout
Page 8 page 9 emotiva bpa-1 power amplifie professional power amplifier features • audiophile quality power amplif er • full range or subwoofer only capabilities • adjustable active subwoofer crossover, variable from 50-150hz, 18db/oct. • bridgeable in full range and low pass mode • 75 watts x 2 int...
Page 9: Rear Panel Layout
Page 8 page 9 rear panel layout power plug iec 120vac/60hz. Can be converted to 230vac/50hz. Contact emotiva for details. Speaker output terminals 5 way binding posts for left and right channels. Bridged configuration is left + and right -. See page 10 for details. Rca inputs and outputs 2 channel i...
Page 10: Connection Diagrams
Page 10 page 11 connection diagrams stereo connection this diagram shows the bpa-1 connected to 2 speakers in a stereo configuration. The crossover switch is in the flat position. Speakers can be 4-8 ohms. Bridged subwoofer connection this diagram shows the bpa-1 connected to 1 subwoofer in a bridge...
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Page 10 page 11 bridged dual mono connection this diagram shows two bpa-1 amplifiers connected to 2 full range speakers, each in a bridged con- figuration. The crossover switch is in the flat position. The rca inputs are split so that each chan- nel is fed into the left rca input at the amplifier. T...
Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide
Page 12 page 13 troubleshooting guide the emotiva bpa-1 is expertly designed and built to provide years of trouble-free performance. Most problems that occur can usually be solved by checking your setup or making sure that the audio and video components connected to the amplifier are on and fully op...
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Page 12 page 13 “hum” noises in the speakers this problem is more than likely caused by a “ground loop” in your system, rather than a fault in the bpa-1. Follow these steps to isolate the main cause of the hum, there may even be more than one. Remember to turn off all components in your system, incl...
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Page 14 page 15 bpa-1 technical specification rated power output: 75 watts (stereo) into 4 150 watts (bridged) into 8 total harmonic distortion (thd): signal-to-noise ratio: >100db, unweighted (full output reference) maximum noise+hum: crossover freq. Response (-3db): @ min position 50hz, 18db/octav...
Page 15: Limited Warranty
Page 14 page 15 limited warranty the emotiva bpa-1 has been created to perform flawlessly for many years. As a result of this quality and craftsmanship, emotiva offers the following warranty to owners of the bpa-1. Emotiva audio warrants the bpa-1 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship...
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