Table of Contents Safety Precautions 3 NEC (National Electrical Code) Standards 5 Thank You for your BPA-1 Purchase 6 Unpacking the BPA-1 7 Recording the Serial Number 7 A Note for the Cable Television (CATV) Installer Antenna Grounding Outside the House 5 5 Emotiva BPA-1 Power Amplifier 8 Professional Power Amplifier Features 8 Front Panel Layout 8 Rear Panel Layout 9 Connection Diagrams 10 Stereo Connection Bridged Subwoofer Connection Bridged Dual Mono Connection Daisy Chained BPA-1
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 Emotiva BPA-1 Power Amplifier, be sure to retain this manual in a safe place for any future reference needs. All warnings on the Emotiva BPA-1 Power Amplifier and in these operating instructions should be followed.
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 other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
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 be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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 highest quality materials and incorporate the latest technology. We think you will find the Emotiva BPA-1 meets or exceeds your expectations. The Emotiva BPA-1 is specifically designed for multi-channel home theater applications.
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 accessories. It is important to save all the packing materials and the box in case your Emotiva BPA-1 ever needs to be moved or shipped back to the factory for service. Make sure that you keep your sales receipt.
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.
Rear Panel Layout Cooling Fan Thermally controlled cooling fan runs according to the amplifier’s thermal condition for the quietest operation. Crossover Frequency In the LOWPASS mode, this control adjusts the crossover point between 50Hz150Hz. See pages 10-11 for details. Mono/Stereo Switch Set the switch to Stereo for 2 channel operation or MONO for bridged operation. See pages 10-11 for details. Power Plug IEC 120VAC/60Hz. Can be converted to 230VAC/50Hz. Contact Emotiva for details.
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. This connection diagram shows a typical use of the BPA-1 in a stereo configuration driving one left channel and one right channel speaker. This setup is ideal for a second zone or whenever the main speakers in the room are assembled in a 2 channel configuration.
Bridged Dual Mono Connection This diagram shows two BPA-1 amplifiers connected to 2 full range speakers, each in a bridged configuration. The crossover switch is in the FLAT position. The RCA inputs are split so that each channel is fed into the LEFT RCA input at the amplifier. The LEFT input is the mono input for the bridged configuration. The speakers should be no less than 8 Ohms. This configuration allows the greatest channel separation and increases the individual power for each speaker.
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 operational. The following information will help you deal with common setup problems you may experience during normal use of your unit. If problems persist, contact your Emotiva Dealer for help.
“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, including the BPA-1, before disconnecting or connecting any cables. • Remember to turn off all components in your system, including the amplifier, before disconnecting or connecting any cables during troubleshooting.
BPA-1 Technical Specification Rated Power Output: 75 Watts (Stereo) into 4 150 Watts (Bridged) into 8 Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.1% 20Hz-20kHz with 80kHz measurement bandwidth Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >100dB, Unweighted (Full Output Reference) Maximum Noise+Hum: <200µV (Volume @ Max) Crossover Freq.
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 for a period of five years from the original date of purchase. The following items are excluded from, or will void this warranty coverage: 1) Damage to the BPA-1 caused during shipment and handling.
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