XPA-100 Xpa-100 Monoblock Power Amplifier User Manual
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.
The power cable for the XPA-100 should be unplugged from the outlet during severe electrical storms, or when unused for a long period of time. Only replace the fuse(s) in the XPA-100 with fuse(s) of proper value and voltage rating. The XPA-100 should only be cleaned as directed in the 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.
XPA-100 XPA-100 Monoblock Power Amplifier Contents Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols XPA-100 Monoblock Power Amplifier..................................................1 Introduction..........................................................................................3 About This Manual...............................................................................4 Features..............................................................................................5 Unpacking....
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XPA-100 Introduction Thank you for purchasing your new XPA-100 monoblock power amplifier. The XPA-100 is the perfect building block to use as the foundation of a truly superb stereo or surround sound system. The XPA-100 delivers 250 watts into 8 Ohms (or 400 watts into 4 Ohms) of clean, clear, audiophile quality sound.
XPA-100 About This Manual This User Manual will provide you with the information you need to get started enjoying your XPA-100 monoblock power amplifier. For more detailed information, including specifications, please download the full-length version of the User Manual from our website at www.emotiva.com. We suggest that you read through the entire manual; we kept things as short and direct as possible.
XPA-100 Features The XPA-100 is an audiophile-grade monoblock power amplifier that provides a single channel of superb quality audio amplification. As audiophiles have long been aware, using a separate monoblock power amp for each channel totally eliminates channel interactions, and ensures that the best and cleanest audio signal is sent to each speaker. You can use a matched pair of XPA-100s to power a really great stereo system, or a set of five as the core of a truly excellent surround sound system.
XPA-100 Unpacking Your XPA-100 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 XPA-100 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.
XPA-100 XPA-100 Front and Rear Panels 1 2 XPA-100 3 4 5 6 7 8 INPUT OFF INPUT OUTPUT 10 11 OUTPUT + STATUS LEDS ON 9 Un-Balanced 115V 230V POWER Balanced _ TRIGGER 1. Status Display Window This window houses two status LEDs. When the XPA-100 is Off or in Standby mode, neither LED will be lit. When the XPA-100 is powered On, the red LED will illuminate for a few seconds and then go out, at which point the blue status LED will light. The blue LED will remain lit in normal operation.
XPA-100 4. Status LED Switch Disables the front panel status LEDs when set to Off. 5. Unbalanced (RCA) Input Solid machined gold-plated RCA jack accept a line level unbalanced input. 6. Un-Balanced / Balanced Selector Switch Switches between the Unbalanced (RCA) and Balanced (XLR) inputs. Up selects the Unbalanced input and Down selects the Balanced input. Only one input can be used at once for each channel.
XPA-100 Quick Start To get the most from your XPA-100, 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 XPA-100 Connect your XPA-100 to a signal source. Connect your XPA-100 to a speakers (4 ohm or 8 ohm) using reasonably heavy gauge speaker wires (at least 18 gauge). Actually, you’re probably using two XPA-100s for stereo, so make that “pair of speakers”.
XPA-100 Connections Connecting speakers to your XPA-100 Your XPA-100 has no special connection requirements; five-way binding posts are provided for speaker connections. • • • • • • • • • 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 XPA-100. Always use high-quality speaker wire; 18-gauge or heavier.
XPA-100 Configuration and Operation Line Voltage The XPA-100 can operate from line voltages of 115 VAC +/- 10% or 230 VAC +/- 10%. The amplifier will automatically detect which line voltage it is connected to and configure itself accordingly. The Line Voltage indicators will tell you which line voltage the XPA-100 has detected. AC Power Switch (rear panel) The rear-panel AC Power switch controls the main AC power for your XPA-100. When this switch is in the Off position, the amplifier will not operate.
XPA-100 Care and Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Your XPA-100 requires no periodic maintenance or calibration. Cleaning your XPA-100 • • If necessary, the XPA-100 should be cleaned gently with a soft rag. If something sticky gets on the front panel or case of the XPA-100, 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.
XPA-100 Specifications Topology: Fully discrete, dual differential, high current, short signal path Class A/B. Number of Channels: 1 Power Output (rated power; THD < 1%): 250 watts (1 channel) into 8 Ohms. 400 watts (1 channel) into 4 Ohms. Rated Power Bandwidth (at rated power; 8 Ohm load): 10 Hz to 20 kHz + / - 0.07 dB. Minimum Recommended Load Impedance: 4 Ohms (which equals one 4 Ohm load or two paralleled 8 Ohm loads). Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 80 kHz (+ 0 / - 1 dB). THD + noise: < 0.
XPA-100 Input Sensitivity (for rated power; 8 Ohm load): 1200 mV. Gain: 29 dB. Input Connections: Unbalanced (RCA); balanced (XLR); one each. Input Impedance: 47 kOhms. 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).
XPA-100 Troubleshooting The XPA-100 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 XPA-100 but, if you do, here are a few things you could try: Problem: No output (nothing is lit). Reason: You have no AC power. • • • Verify that the rear panel AC Power switch is On. Verify that your circuit is live. Verify that the line cord on the XPA-100 is fully inserted and is tight.
XPA-100 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.
XPA-100 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).
XPA-100 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 XPA-100 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 on our website at www.emotiva.
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.
