Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols ! The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important installation, operation, and service instructions in this manual. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to the user.
Only replace the fuse in the UPA-500 with a fuse of proper value and voltage rating. The UPA-500 should only be cleaned as directed in the Installation and Operation Manual. Avoid spraying liquids directly onto the unit and NEVER spray liquids into the vents. Care should be taken so that small objects do not fall into the inside of the unit. You should seek service for your UPA-500 by qualified service personnel if any of the following occur: ! 1. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged. 2.
UPA-500 UPA-500 Five-Channel Power Amplifier Contents Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols Introduction..........................................................................................3 About This Manual...............................................................................4 Features..............................................................................................5 Unpacking......................................................................................
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UPA-500 Introduction Thank you for purchasing your new UPA-500 power amplifier. The UPA-500 provides five channels of high-quality amplification, and is perfect as the centerpiece of a superb 5.1 channel home theater system. The UPA-500 can be used with a preamp/processor, or attached to the preamp outputs of a surround-sound receiver to enhance performance and sound.
UPA-500 About This Manual This manual will provide you with all the information you need to achieve great performance, accurate sound, and many years of reliable service from your UPA-500 fivechannel power amplifier. We suggest that you read through the entire manual; we kept things as short and direct as possible. Even if you’re an expert user, you will probably find some interesting information and useful suggestions.
UPA-500 Features The UPA-500 is a no-compromise, five-channel, audiophile grade power amplifier that combines superb sound quality and outstanding value. Unlike a receiver, which must perform several different functions and so must compromise on each, the UPA-500 concentrates on only one thing: delivering clean audio power to drive your speakers. When connected directly to a preamp or pre/pro, the UPA-500 will serve as centerpiece of a true audiophile quality home theater system.
UPA-500 Unpacking Your UPA-500 was carefully packed and should reach you in perfect condition. If you notice any shipping damage or other issues when you unpack it, please contact Emotiva immediately. Gently remove your UPA-500 from the packing carton and remove all wrappings and shipping material. It is important to save the box and all packing materials in case your power amp ever needs to be moved or shipped back to the factory for service. Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place.
UPA-500 Indicators and Controls UPA-500 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 UPA-500 Standby / Power Button Status LEDs Status LED Switch Audio Inputs Trigger Input and Output Speaker Outputs Page 7 AC Voltage Indicators AC Power Switch AC Power Inlet (cord)
UPA-500 Quick Start To get the most from your UPA-500, we urge you to read the entire manual. If you just can’t wait to listen to it, this section will cover the basics you need to get started. • Find a secure location for your UPA-500. • Connect your UPA-500 to a signal source. • Connect your UPA-500 to a set of speakers (4 ohm or 8 ohm) using reasonably heavy gauge speaker wires (at least 18 gauge). • Find some music you really like to listen to.
UPA-500 Connections Connecting speakers to your UPA-500 Your UPA-500 has no special connection requirements; standard five way binding posts are provided for connecting one speaker to each channel. • Always turn off the amplifier before connecting or disconnecting speaker cables or signal source interconnects. • Always verify that your speaker cables are firmly attached and not shorted to each other or to any other cables before powering up your UPA-500.
UPA-500 Configuration and Operation Line Voltage The UPA-500 can operate from line voltages of 115 VAC +/- 10% or 230 VAC +/- 10%; when the unit is powered on, it will automatically detect the correct line voltage and set itself accordingly. AC Power Switch (rear panel) The rear panel AC power switch controls the main AC power to your UPA-500. When this switch is in the Off position, the amplifier will not operate. Turning it On will put the UPA-500 into Standby mode.
UPA-500 Care and Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Your UPA-500 requires no periodic maintenance or calibration. Cleaning your UPA-500 • • When necessary, the UPA-500 should be cleaned gently with a soft rag. If something sticky gets on the front panel or case of the UPA-500, it should be cleaned with a mild cleaning solution applied to a soft rag, followed by wiping with a clean rag dampened with plain water, and drying with a soft dry rag or cloth.
UPA-500 Specifications Topology: Fully discrete, dual differential, high current, short signal path Class A/B Number of Channels: 5 Power Output (rated power; THD < 0.01%): 140 watts / channel (4 ohms; all channels driven) 80 watts / channel (8 ohms; all channels driven) Rated Power Bandwidth (at rated power; 8 Ohm load): 10 Hz to 20 kHz + /- 0.
UPA-500 Trigger: Trigger Input: 5 - 20 V (AC or DC); <10 mA input current required Trigger Output: 12 VDC; can drive any load up to 50 mA Power Requirements: 115 VAC or 230 VAC +/- 10% @ 50 / 60 Hz (automatically detected and switched) Front Panel Controls and Indicators: Standby; push button (changes color to indicate Standby or On) Status LEDs (one per channel); illuminate blue for normal operation or red to indicate a fault (may be disabled by rear panel Status LED switch) Rear Panel Controls: AC
UPA-500 Troubleshooting The UPA-500 is carefully designed and manufactured from high-quality precision components to ensure years of trouble free operation. We really doubt you’ll ever have any problems with your UPA-500, but if you do, here are a few solutions you could try: Problem: No sound is heard from any channel (nothing is lit) You have no AC power. • Verify that the rear panel AC Power switch is On. • Verify that your circuit is live.
UPA-500 Emotiva Audio Corporation Five-Year Limited Warranty What does this warranty cover? Emotiva Audio Corporation (“Emotiva”) warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship. How long does this coverage last? This warranty commences on the date of retail purchase by the original retail purchaser and runs for a period of five years thereafter. This warranty is transferable to any person that owns the warranted product during the Term.
UPA-500 EMOTIVA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO ANY DEFECTS IN OR DAMAGES TO ITS PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. How do you get service? In order to make a claim under the warranty, you must: 1. Call a customer service representative (“CSR”) of Emotiva at 1-877-EMO-TECH (1-877-366-8324).
UPA-500 Accessories Speaker cables Using high-quality speaker cables and audio interconnects will ensure that you get the best sound quality and maximum reliability from your UPA-500 amplifier and the speakers connected to it. Emotiva Audio offers high-quality speaker cables and audio interconnects that feature solid engineering, premium build quality, excellent performance, and reasonable cost (you will find them in the Interconnects section of our website at www.emotiva.
UPA-500 Notes All information contained in this manual is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. In keeping with our policy of ongoing product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes to the design and features of our products without prior notice. User Manual Revision 1.