Summary of MPS-1
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User’s guide.
Page 3: Table of Contents
Table of contents safety precautions ...................................................6 nec (national electrical code) standards..............................8 a note for the cable television (catv) installer ................................................... 8 antenna grounding outside the house...
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Connection tips for superior sound.....................................20 connection diagrams .............................................................21 unbalanced connections....................................................................................... 21 balanced connections............
Page 6: Safety Precautions
Page 6 page 7 safety precautions read this owner’s guide thoroughly before attempting to install and configure the emotiva mps-1 modular power amplifier. All the safety and operation instructions should be read before any op- eration of the component(s) begin. After successful installation and confi...
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Page 6 page 7 the user should not attempt to service the mps-1 modular power amplifier beyond the means described in this owner’s guide. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service per- sonnel. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptac...
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Page 8 page 9 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 8 page 9 thank you for your mps-1 purchase dear home entertainment enthusiast, thank you for purchasing the emotiva mps-1 modular power amplifier. We sincerely believe that it offers you outstanding performance and value. Emotiva products are engineered and produced with the highest quality mat...
Page 10: Unpacking The Mps-1
Page 10 page 11 unpacking the mps-1 the emotiva mps-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 mater...
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Page 10 page 11 emotiva mps-1 modular power amplifier modular professional power amplifier features • audiophile quality, modular power amplifier • true card cage design can accommodate up to seven independent 200 watt mono block power modules - power modules glide in and out on nylon rails • power ...
Page 12: Mps-1 Front Panel Features
Page 12 page 13 power button this turns the main power to the mps-1 on or off. It is a main power button, but it is not required to turn this on and off each time the mps-1 is used. When enabled, the auto on/off mode will automatically switch the amplifier on when an audio signal comes from a source...
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Page 12 page 13 unbalanced rca inputs the mps-1 has one unbalanced rca input available for each amplifier channel mod- ule. Connect this to the corresponding rca jack on your preamplifier to provide signal to the amplifier channel. See page 21 for a connection diagram. Speaker output terminals the s...
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Page 14 page 15 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 15: Installation and Connections
Page 14 page 15 installation and connections observe the following precautions when choosing a location for your emotiva mps-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...
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Page 16 page 17 orienting the module to the mps-1 chassis upon removing the epm-300 power module from the packaging, you must orient which is the “top” and “bottom” as well as which is the “front” and “back”. The top has a single nylon rail while the bot- tom has two nylon rails. It is important tha...
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Page 16 page 17 inserting the epm-300 module caution: make sure the mps-1 chassis is not connected to line voltage during the installation of the power modules! For proper installation of the power module, the nylon rail guides must be aligned with the metal rails channels inside the mps-1. There is...
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Page 18 page 19 mps-1 installation accessories the mps-1 modular power amplifier comes with some additional installation accessories that make the component fit into virtually any installation theme. Piano black wood side panels the mps-1 comes with attractive wood side panels in a stunning piano bl...
Page 19: Ac Power Considerations
Page 18 page 19 ac power considerations ensure that the unit is plugged into an outlet capable of supplying the correct voltage and current specified for your model. Remember to account for the electrical power that other components will require if they share a common wall socket or electrical circu...
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Page 20 page 21 it is important to observe polarity so that the speaker wire connects to the red and black terminals on the amplifer and the corresponding terminals at the speaker. Also make sure that the positive speaker wires do not touch the negative speaker wires, or any chassis metal. This will...
Page 21: Connection Diagrams
Page 20 page 21 connection diagrams unbalanced connections if your preamplifier has rca 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. Make sure that the positive speaker wires do not tou...
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Page 22 page 23 balanced connections 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 th...
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Page 22 page 23 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 24 page 25 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 24 page 25 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 26: Speaker Placement Tips
Page 26 page 27 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 26 page 27 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 28 page 29 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 28 page 29 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 30 page 31 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 31: Troubleshooting Guide
Page 30 page 31 troubleshooting guide the emotiva mps-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 32 page 33 speakers play the full range. Make sure that the preamplifier has been correctly set. If you are not using a subwoofer, set the speaker options to “large” where possible. • check that the speaker wires have been connected correctly: make sure that the positive of each speaker connect...
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Page 32 page 33 • 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 34: Technical Specifications
Page 34 page 35 epm-300 power module rated power output: 8 ohms: 200w rms 4 ohms: 300w rms 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): 100 db distortion (thd): (20hz-20khz): 80khz measurement bandwidth damping factor: (in...
Page 35: Limited Warranty
Page 34 page 35 limited warranty emotiva is proud to design and manufacture quality products for the home audio and home theater enthusiast. Your mps-1 modular power amplifier has been crafted to perform flawlessly for many years. As a result of this quality and craftsmanship, emotiva offers the fol...
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Page 36 emotiva disclosure copyright 2004-2006 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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Page 36 emotiva 106 mission court, suite 101 franklin, tn 37067 tel - (615) 771-1224 (877) emo-tech fax - (615) 771-1128 website - www.Emotiva.Com rev 3.0 11/2006.