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UPA-200
Stereo Power Amplifier
User Manual

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  • Page 1 UPA-200 Stereo Power Amplifier User Manual...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Precautions And Explanation Of Symbols

    Do not install the UPA-200 on any stand, shelf, or other piece of furniture that is unable to support its weight. If a cart is used to move the unit, use caution to avoid injury from tip-over.
  • Page 4 The power cable for the UPA-200 should be unplugged from the outlet during severe electrical storms, or when unused for a long period of time. Only replace the fuse in the UPA-200 with a fuse of proper value and voltage rating.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Features .....................5 Unpacking...................6 UPA-200 Front Panel ................7 UPA-200 Rear Panel ................8 Quick Start ..................9 Connections..................10 Configuration and Operation ............11 Care and Maintenance ..............12 Specifications ...................13 Troubleshooting ................15 Emotiva Audio Corporation Five-Year Limited Warranty ....16 Accessories ..................18 Notes ....................19 Page 1...
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  • Page 7: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing your new UPA-200 stereo power amplifier. The UPA-200 is the perfect choice as the centerpiece of a stereo audiophile system or the muscle for the front channels of a superb home theater system. The UPA-200 delivers 125 watts per channel into 8 Ohms and 200 watts per channel into 4 Ohms of truly dynamic, superb sounding, clean power.
  • Page 8: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual will provide you with all the information you need to get great performance, accurate sound, and many years of reliable service from your UPA-200 stereo power amplifier. We suggest that you read through the entire manual; we kept things as short and direct as possible.
  • Page 9: Features

    UPA-200 concentrates on only one thing: delivering clean power to drive your speakers. When connected directly to a preamp or pre/pro, the UPA-200 will serve as the centerpiece of a true audiophile quality sound system; when connected to the preamp outputs of your current receiver, it will give you a significant improvement in both measured performance and musical enjoyment.
  • Page 10: Unpacking

    UPA-200 Unpacking Your UPA-200 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-200 from the packing carton and remove all wrappings and shipping material.
  • Page 11: Upa-200 Front Panel

    UPA-200 UPA-200 Front Panel UPA-200 Standby 1. Channel Status LED Illuminates blue for normal operation or red to indicate a fault; may be disabled by rear panel Status LED switch. 2. Standby Button Press to switch amplifier On; press again to return to Standby; button illuminates amber for Standby and blue for On.
  • Page 12: Upa-200 Rear Panel

    4. AC Power Switch Switches the mains AC power to the UPA-200 On and Off. When this switch is off, no controls operate (the UPA-200 cannot be turned On from the front panel).
  • Page 13: Quick Start

    UPA-200 Quick Start To get the most from your UPA-200, 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-200.
  • Page 14: Connections

    UPA-200 will return to Standby mode. The Trigger Output sends out 12 VDC whenever the main power to the UPA-200 is On (and NOT when it is in Standby mode) which can be used to switch on other units with trigger capabilities.
  • Page 15: Configuration And Operation

    AC Power switch (rear panel) The rear-panel AC power switch controls the main AC power for your UPA-200. When this switch is in the Off position, the amplifier will not operate. Turning it On will put the UPA-200 into Standby mode.
  • Page 16: Care And Maintenance

    If necessary, the UPA-200 should be cleaned gently with a soft rag. • If something sticky gets on the front panel or case of the UPA-200, 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.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    UPA-200 Specifications Topology: Fully discrete, dual differential, high current, short signal path Class A/B. Number of Channels: Power Output (rated power; THD < 0.05%): 125 watts / channel (8 ohms; all channels driven). 200 watts / channel (4 ohms; all channels driven).
  • Page 18 Status LEDs switch; small slide switch on left rear (disables front panel Status LEDs). Protection: The UPA-200 is protected against excessive operating temperature, shorted speaker connections, ground faults, and other common fault conditions. If a fault occurs, the UPA- 200 will return to Standby mode, the Standby push button will light amber, and the Status LEDs will flash red.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    We really doubt you’ll ever have any problems with your UPA-200 but, if you do, here are a few things you could try: Problem: No sound is heard from either (any) channel (nothing is lit).
  • Page 20: Emotiva Audio Corporation Five-Year Limited Warranty

    NOT APPLY TO YOU. A claim under this warranty must be made by you within the Term. A claim shall not be valid (and Emotiva has no obligation related to the claim) if it is not made within the Term and if it is not made in strict compliance with the requirements of the “How do you get service?”...
  • Page 21 The CSR will provide you with a returned material authorization number (“RMA”). Ship the product to Emotiva at the following address, with the RMA written in large, bold numbers on the outside of the box, and with the letters “RMA” written before the number.
  • Page 22: Accessories

    Using high-quality speaker cables and audio interconnects will ensure that you get the best sound quality and maximum reliability from your UPA-200 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.
  • Page 23: Notes

    UPA-200 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.

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