Connection Tips for Superior Sound.....................................20
Connection Diagrams .............................................................21
Unbalanced Connections....................................................................................... 21
Balanced Connections........................................................................................... 22
12V Trigger Connections ....................................................................................... 23
Speaker Output Connections ................................................................................ 23
Series and Parallel Speaker Connections.............................24
Series....................................................................................................................... 24
Parallel..................................................................................................................... 25
Technical Note about Multiple Speaker Connections ......................................... 25
Speaker Placement Tips ......................................... 26
Tips Before You Begin ............................................................26
The Front Speakers ................................................................................................ 27
The Center Speaker................................................................................................ 27
Side-Axis Speakers ................................................................................................ 28
The Surround Speakers ......................................................................................... 28
Surround Back Speakers....................................................................................... 29
Subwoofer Location ............................................................................................... 29
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................... 31
No Sound (from one or more speakers connected to the MPS-1) ..................... 31
The amplier shuts down often or the line fuse(s) blows often......................... 31
Poor Bass Performance From Full Range Speakers connected to the MPS-1. 31
Turn-on and turn-off thumps ................................................................................. 32
“Hum” Noises in the Speakers.............................................................................. 32
Other Probable Causes of Noise........................................................................... 33
One or more RED lights on the Front Panel are On ............................................ 33
Technical Specications......................................... 34
Limited Warranty ..................................................... 35
Service Assistance for the MPS-1......................................................................... 35
Emotiva Disclosure ................................................................................................ 36