Emotiva UPA-2 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
12V Trigger Connections
The 12 VDC trigger connection shown can be used to turn
the amplifier on when the preamplifier turns on. UPA-2 could
This
trigger will actually trigger with any switched DC Voltage from
5-12 VDC (The trigger output voltage is 12VDC 500mA MAX);
standard 12 VDC trigger connection for this function. This
is the preferred connection as it has the greatest degree of
reliability.
Never switch anything that plugs
directly into the wall with this trigger
connection. This action will damage
the unit and VOID THE WARRANTY.
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Speaker Output Connections
The speaker output terminals for each amplifier
channel are located across the middle of the UPA-2.
The top post of each binding post pair is the positive
output, and connects to the positive (red) post of your
speaker. The bottom post of each pair is the negative,
and connects to the negative (black) post of your
speaker.
Regardless of the configuration used for the UPA-
2 amplifier channels, proper connection of each
speaker is essential. The 5-way binding posts
can accept bare wire, spade terminals, and dual
or single banana connectors. Spade connections
or banana plugs ensure a simple, solid fit in the
terminal whereas bare wire may be awkward when
the terminal is screwed down to compress the wire
into place. Keep in mind that if you use “dual banana” plugs and “stack” them, you will be creating a
parallel connection and this amplifier is not rated to play below 4 Ohms per channel.
however, the majority of home theater components use a
also be used to turn on another amplifier,when it is on.