Emotiva USP-1 manuale d’uso

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3   TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions 5 NEC (National Electrical Code) Standards 6 A Note for the Cable Television (CATV) Installer 6 Antenna Grounding Outside the House Thank You for Your USP-1 Purchase 7 Unpacking the USP-1 7 Inventory 7 Emotiva USP-1 Preamplifier Audiophile 2 Channel Pr eamplifier Features 8 USP-1 Front Panel Layout 9 U[...]

4   Problems with the whole A/V System 20 USP-1 Technical Specifications 21 Emotiva Disclosure 22 Limited Warranty 23 Service Assistance for the USP-1 23 Front Panel Diagram (Full Page) 24 Back Panel Diagram (Full Page) 25[...]

5   SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read this User's Guide thoroughly before attempting to install and configure the USP-1 Preamplifier. All the safety and operation instructions should be read before any operation of the component(s) begin. After successful installation and configuration of the USP-1 Preamplifier, be sure to retain this m anual in a[...]

6   To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of the component is not defeated. For questions regarding servic[...]

Thank You for your USP-1 Purchase Dear Music Enthusiast, Thank you for purchasing the Emotiva USP-1 Preamplifie r. We sincerely believe that it offers you outstanding performance and value. Emotiva products are engineered and produced with the hig hest quality materials and incorporate the latest technology. We think you will find the USP-1 Preampl[...]

8   Emotiva USP-1 Preamplifier Audiophile 2 Channel Preamplifier Features • Precision low noise phono input with moving magnet or m oving coil capability • Seven stereo inputs with precision in strumentation grade relay switching • Microprocessor controlled pure analog signal path • Full remote control operation • Completely integra[...]

USP-1 Front Panel Layout (for larger image, see page 24) * Input Indicator LEDs LEDs above each selectable button illuminate when the labeled function is engaged. All of the lab eled indicators are available as rem ote commands . When receiving comman ds, the COM/RECV LED illuminates as well. 1. Headphone Jack Standard 1/4” gold -plated Headphone[...]

10   Any selected input will pass through to the Tape Monitor outputs except when the tape monitor is selected. When the Tape Monitor is not selected, the selecte d input is sent to the main outputs as well as the tape monitor outputs channels. When the Tape Monitor is selected, the Tape Monitor input is sent to the main output channels. 10. [...]

USP-1 Rear Panel Layout 11   (for larger image, see page 25) 1. TRIGGER OUTPUT Allows a mono to mono 3.5mm cable to remotely trigger another device on and off, along with the USP- 1. Current is limited to 500mA, which is sufficient to trigger two devices. For triggering more devices, you may want to use a separate triggering device, like the [...]

12   AUDIO OUTPUT SECTION 6. Low Pass Filter Frequency Control Rotary knob for selecting the low pass frequency, which can be set from 50Hz to 250Hz, with a slope fixed at 12dB/Octave. 7. Balanced Subwoofer Output Balanced (XLR) subwoofer connection, with low pass frequency controlled by the rotary knob directly above it (6.). 8. RCA Subwoofe[...]

13   USP-1 Remote hile The USP-1 has a dedicated remote control that offers discrete buttons for most of the critical USP-1 controls. Power Buttons Discrete buttons to turn the USP-1 on and off, as indicated. Volume Controls Applies continuous increase (+) or decrease (-) in volume levels w buttons are held down. The USP-1 volume knob moves i[...]

Bass Management – Low Pass/High Pass Filters The USP-1 offers a full range speaker connection, as well as offering a bass management system that allows you to optimize your sound when using a powered 14   subwoofer. Bass Management Close-up: 1. Low Pass filter frequency control 2. Balanced (XLR) subwoofer output 3. RCA subwoofer output 4. H[...]

15   Low Pass/High Pass Outputs Recommended for users with speakers that do not have the capability to produce low bass tones (below 80Hz). Bookshelf speakers, smaller ‘satellite’, and home theater style speakers may be incapable of producing lower bass tones, either by design or simple size limitations. To optimize the performance of the[...]

16   Connecting Audio Source Units The USP-1 can connect to up to seven different audio devices, using standard RCA analog con nectors. PHONO Connects to a turntable using standard RCA type connectors. Connect the Left outp ut on the turntable to the Left input of the PHONO INPUT section on the USP-1, and the Right output to the Right input o[...]

17   TAPE This ‘loop’ connects an external recording device to the USP-1 preamplifier via RCA outputs and inputs. While this traditionally has been a cassette player or DAT player, this co nnection could also be a hard drive based recording device as long as the input and output connections are analog RCA audio connections. To enable the [...]

18   Troubleshooting Guide The Emotiva USP-1 is expertly designed and built to provide years of trouble-free performance. Most problems that occur can usually be solved by checki ng your connections or making sure that the audio and video components connected to the USP-1 are on and fully operational. The following information will help you d[...]

19   • Check that the amplifier(s) power output is a good match for your speake rs. If your speakers are inefficient, consider using larger power amplifiers. • Make sure all wiring is correct and there are no shorts. If wires have been run under carpet, unde r base boards (or along tack strips) there is a possib ility they can easily be s[...]

20   • If the hum is heard from within the USP-1 and not through the speakers, this m ay also be caused by interference on the AC or DC lines. The power transform ers may turn this interference into an audible noise. Internal hum can be made worse by a shelf or cabinet resonating, so try m oving the USP-1 to another shelf. • Try moving yo[...]

21   USP-1 Technical Specifications  Preamp Audio Section Phono Input: Moving Coil - 240 Ohm Moving Magnet - 47kOhm Input Impedance Line In: 47K Ohm +/-5% Signal-to-Noise Ratio (rel 2V out): >116dB (ref 2V) Distortion: < 0.005% 20Hz - 20kHz with 80 kHz measurement bandwidth Frequency Response: 5Hz - 80kHz, with less than 0.05dB of de[...]

22   Licensing and Trademark Disclosures Emotiva Disclosure © Copyright 2009 Emotiv a Audio Corporation All Rights Reserved. Emotiva reserves the right to make improvements to its products at any time. Therefore, the specificat ions of the product and the specif ic details of this manual are subject to change at any time.  [...]

23   Limited Warranty Emotiva is proud to design and manufacture qua lity products for the home audio and home theater enthusiast. Your USP-1 Stereo Preamplifier has been craf ted to perform flawlessly for many years. As a result of this quality and craftsmanship, Emotiva offers the following warranty to owners of the USP-1. Emotiva Audio war[...]

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