Summary of IPS-1
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User’s guide.
Page 2: Table of Contents
Table of contents safety precautions ...................................................4 nec (national electrical code) standards..............................6 a note for the cable television (catv) installer ................................................... 6 antenna grounding outside the house...
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Flexible ips-1 applications.....................................................19 5.1 and zone 2 amplification ................................................................................. 19 speaker placement tips .........................................20 tips before you begin .................
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Page 4 page 5 safety precautions read this user’s guide thoroughly before attempting to install and configure the emotiva ips-1 modu- lar power amplifier. All the safety and operation instructions should be read before any operation of the component(s) begin. After successful installation and config...
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Page 4 page 5 the user should not attempt to service the ips-1 integrated power amplifier beyond the means de- scribed in this user’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, recept...
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Page 6 page 7 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 provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall b...
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Page 6 page 7 thank you for your ips-1 purchase dear home entertainment enthusiast, thank you for purchasing the emotiva ips-1 integrat- ed power amplifier. We sincerely believe that it offers you outstanding performance and value. Emotiva products are engineered and produced with the highest qualit...
Page 8: Unpacking The Ips-1
Page 8 page 9 unpacking the ips-1 the emotiva ips-1 modular 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 materia...
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Page 8 page 9 emotiva ips-1 integrated power amplifier integrated-modular power amplifier features • a true audiophile quality power amplifier • 150 watts x 7 into 8 ohms • 200 watts x 7 into 4 ohms • completely stable into 2 ohm loads • each channel features independent 250va, low noise toroid powe...
Page 10: Ips-1 Front Panel Features
Page 10 page 11 power button this turns the main power to the ips-1 on or off. It is a main power button, but it is not required to turn this on and off each time the ips-1 is used. When enabled, the auto on/off mode will automatically switch the amplifier on when an audio signal comes from a source...
Page 11: Ips-1 Rear Panel Layout
Page 10 page 11 rca inputs the ips-1 has one rca input available for each amplifier channel module. Connect this to the corresponding rca jack on your preamplifier to provide signal to the ampli- fier channel. See page 15 for a connection diagram. Speaker output terminals the speaker output terminal...
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Page 12 page 13 turn on selector switch this switch allows you to select how the amplifier will turn on and off. In the on (up) position, the switch on the front of the amplifier is the method you will use to power up and power down the amplifier. Please note that in this configu- ration, you must m...
Page 13: Installation and Connections
Page 12 page 13 installation and connections observe the following precautions when choosing a location for your emotiva ips-1: 1) protect it from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and other direct sources of heat, such as heating vents and radiators. 2) do not expose the unit to rain or moistur...
Page 14: Ensure Adequate Ventilation
Page 14 page 15 output connection considerations the output connectors provided on each channel of the ips-1 are standard “binding post” speaker connectors with industry standard spacing. These are sometimes called 5-way binding posts because of the many ways in which the speaker wire can connect in...
Page 15: Connection Diagrams
Page 14 page 15 connection diagrams input connections if your preamplifier has rca outputs, it can easily be connected to the amplifier inputs as shown. The amplifier will boost the preamplifier’s output, up to a level suitable for driving speakers. Make sure that the positive speaker wires do not t...
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Page 16 page 17 12v trigger connections the 12 vdc trigger connection shown can be used to turn the amplifier on when the preamplifier turns on. This trigger will actually trigger with any switched dc voltage from 5-24 vdc, however the majority of home theater components use a standard 12 vdc trigge...
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Page 16 page 17 series and parallel speaker connections whenever connecting more than one speaker per channel to an amplifier (regardless of the brand), you must consider the way in which the amplifier will be impacted by adding the additional speaker(s). Additionally, speakers with dual voice coils...
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Page 18 page 19 parallel a parallel circuit is established when voice coils are connected in away that there are multiple paths for audio signals to flow “in” and multiple paths for audio signals to flow “out”. When speakers are connected in parallel, the total resistance at the amplifier is proport...
Page 19: Flexible Ips-1 Applications
Page 18 page 19 flexible ips-1 applications 5.1 and zone 2 amplification this example shows the ips-1 with the companion mmc-1 preamplifier/processor used in a 5.1 and zone 2 arrangement. If you are not intending to use side axis speakers in a 7.1 system, the ips-1 amplifier is ideally suited for th...
Page 20: Speaker Placement Tips
Page 20 page 21 speaker placement tips tips before you begin read this section thoroughly. There are a number of ways in which it may seem aesthetically pleasing to place speakers in a room that will ultimately result in a sound quality compromise. The placement of speakers is equally as important a...
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Page 20 page 21 the front speakers you should closely follow the placement recommendations of your speaker manufacturer, with the addition of the fol- lowing points: • the left and right front speakers should be positioned so that your tv is exactly centered between them. This will help focus your a...
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Page 22 page 23 side-axis speakers some preamplifier processors feature side-axis channels which are matrixed and derived from the left and right front channels, so they are available in stereo as well as surround modes. If available as a feature, the processor should have a set-up menu to turn the ...
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Page 22 page 23 surround back speakers 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. Ideally, all the surround speakers should be ...
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Page 24 page 25 notice where in the room the bass output from the subwoofer sounds the loudest. Shut things down and install the subwoofer there. This is the best position for the subwoofer. The bass will sound the best when you are sitting in your normal listening position. If your subwoofer seems ...
Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide
Page 24 page 25 troubleshooting guide the emotiva ips-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 26 page 27 poor bass performance from full range speakers connected to the ips-1 • make sure that your preamp does not have the bass (tone control) level turned down. • many surround preamplifiers have controls which can direct all the bass to subwoofers or let your main speakers play the full ...
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Page 26 page 27 • check that the interconnect cables to the amplifier do not have any broken connections. The best way to do this is to substitute a known good connection for the suspect connection. If you reverse the cables and the problem goes away, the cable may be damaged or broken. This is poss...
Page 28: Technical Specifications
Page 28 page 29 rated power output: @120vac @ 1% thd 8 ohms: 150w rms x 7 @ 0.1% thd 8 ohms: 140w rms x 7 @ 1% thd 4 ohms: 200w rms x 7 @ 0.1% thd 4 ohms: 175w rms x 7 stable to 2 ohms frequency response: +/- 0.1 db: 20 hz-20 khz +/- 3 db: 10 hz-100 khz signal to noise ratio (un-weighted): 105 db di...
Page 29: Limited Warranty
Page 28 page 29 limited warranty emotiva is proud to design and manufacture quality products for the home audio and home theater enthusiast. Your ips-1 integrated power amplifier has been crafted to perform flawlessly for many years. As a result of this quality and craftsmanship, emotiva offers the ...
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Page 30 emotiva disclosure copyright© 2006 emotiva audio corporation all rights reserved. Emotiva reserves the right to make improvements to its products at any time. Therefore, the specifications of the product and the specific details of this manual are subject to change at any time..
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