Emotiva RPA-1 - Manual (Page 9)

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Emotiva RPA-1 Reference Power Amplifier
Audiophile 2 Channel Amplifier Features
• Dual mono block design
• Extremely low residual noise floor
• Dual high current toroidal power transformers
• Enhanced Emotiva EPM power module topology
• 200 watts RMS per channel into eight ohms
• 300 watts RMS per channel into four ohms
• 1Hz – 80kHz bandwidth
• THD+N - .015%
• Convection cooling
• Analog VU meters
• 12VDC trigger input
• Balanced XLR and unbalanced inputs
• Tiffany style RCA inputs
• High-quality, high current binding posts
• Panel dimmer
• Milled multi-element floating wing faceplate with indirect cobalt blue illumination.
• IEC power inlet, 120/230 VAC user configurable
RPA-1 Front Panel Layout
Front Panel Display
The front panel display contains VU meters to indicate dynamic output levels as well as an
informative LED status light in the center to indicate the condition of the RPA-1.
BLUE LED =
Normal Operation, Signal Levels are Normal
FLASHING RED LED = Signal Levels are Peaking
SOLID RED LED =
Amplifier Fault (Short, Thermal, or DC)
See “Troubleshooting” section for details on the fault conditions and how to diagnose/fix them.
Front Panel Power Switch
This switch provides the ON/OFF control of the RPA-1
from the front panel. When the unit is off and in standby
mode, the switch illuminates yellow. Automatic switching
is accomplished with the two terminal trigger input on the
back panel using a 5-12VDC control signal. Panel Dim Switch
This switch dims the blue front panel illumination.
Press to dim and scroll through the various
brightness levels until you find a level you like.
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