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a-100 Stereo Flex Amp
User Manual
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Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important installation, operation, and service instructions in this ! manual. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to the u
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Only connect the A-100 to an electrical outlet or extension cord of appropriate type and rating. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of a grounding or three-pronged plug by removing ground pins or using unsafe adapters. If you replace the A-100 power cord, only use one of similar type and equal or greater current rating. The power cable for the A-100 should be unplugged from the outlet during severe electrical storms, or when unused for a long period of time. The A-100 should only be cleaned as
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Mini-X A-100 Stereo Amplifier Contents Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols Introduction .........................................................................................3 About This Manual ..............................................................................4 Features .............................................................................................5 Unpacking..........................................................................................
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Mini-X A-100 stereo amplifier. The A-100 offers advanced design and audiophile sound quality in a compact yet extremely flexible amplifier. The A-100 delivers 50 watts per-channel into 8 ohms and 80 watts per- channel into 4 ohms of clean, excellent sounding, dynamic power. It can be controlled manually or configured to respond to a trigger input or the presence of an audio signal, and provides both a loop audio output and a trigger output for chaini
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About This Manual This manual will provide you with all the information you need to achieve great performance, accurate sound, and many years of reliable service from your A-100 amplifier. We suggest that you read through the entire manual; we kept things as short and concise as possible. Even if you’re an expert user, you will probably find some interesting information and useful suggestions. If you’re really in a hurry to get started, please read the Quick Start section (on page 8); we r
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Features The Mini-X A-100 is a great sounding, compact, and very flexible, stereo amplifier. The A-100 includes features that make it a good choice in a wide variety of situations; from driving a small music system in a home or business to providing audio for a second zone in a larger home theater installation, or whole house music system. • Best-in-class design and sound quality . The A-100 shares the same superior design and high-quality parts as our bigger amplifiers, so it performs “li
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Unpacking Your Mini-X A-100 was carefully packed and should reach you in perfect condition. If you notice any shipping damage or other issues when you unpack the unit, please contact us immediately. Gently remove your A-100 from the packing carton and remove all wrappings and shipping material. It is important to save the box and all packing materials in case your A-100 ever needs to be moved or shipped back to the factory for service. Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. It is
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The Emotiva Mini-X A-100 FRONT PANEL Volume Illuminated Position LED Control Status Ring REAR PANEL Line-level AC Power Line-level Speaker (loop) Switch Input Outputs Output Input Output Speaker Outputs On O Left Right Left Right Left Right On O Out In Auto Trigger Line Voltage Power Trigger Selector Power Trigger Cord Inlet Input Mode Output Switch Page 7 Power 115
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Quick Start In order to get the most from your Mini-X A-100 amplifier, we urge you to read the entire manual. If you just want to connect it to a source and a pair of speakers and don’t need to know about all the triggering options and other features right away, this section will cover the basics you will need to get started. • Find a secure location for your A-100. • Verify that the Line Voltage switch (on the rear panel) is set for the correct voltage. • Set the Power Mode switch to On (if
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Connections Connecting speakers to the Mini-X A-100 The A-100 has no special connection requirements; five-way binding posts are provided for connecting one stereo set of speakers. • Always use high quality speaker wire of reasonable gauge (18 gauge or heavier) • If you must use lighter wire, try to keep the length as short as possible • Be careful to wire both speakers “in phase” (the plus/red terminal on each speaker to the plus/red terminal on your amp) • Use wires of equal length and gauge
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Configuration and Operation Line Voltage Verify that the Line Voltage switch (protected slide switch on the rear panel) is set for the proper supply voltage for your area. Status ring The ring around the front panel Volume control illuminates to show status. • OFF indicates that AC Power is switched off (or is missing). • BLUE indicates that the A-100 is on and operating normally (the blue Position LED on the knob should also be illuminated). • AMBER indicates that the A-100 is in Standby mode
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Application Suggestions Examples Simple trigger control The Mini-X A-100 is connected to a pair of speakers and receives its input from a stereo preamp. The preamp has a trigger output, which is connected to the Trigger Input on the A-100. The AC Power switch on the A-100 is set to On, and the Power Mode switch is set to Off. The A-100 remains in Standby mode as long as the preamp is off. When the preamp is switched on, its trigger output becomes active, which switches the A-100 On. When the
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Care and Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Your Mini-X A-100 amplifier requires no periodic maintenance or calibration. Cleaning the Emotiva Mini-X A-100 • If necessary, the A-100 should be cleaned gently with a soft rag. • If something sticky gets on the front panel or case of the A-100, 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. Note: DO NOT spray water or clea
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Specifications Analog inputs: Unbalanced (RCA); one stereo pair Analog outputs (loop): Unbalanced (RCA); one stereo pair Input sensitivity (for full output): 600 mV (8 ohm load) Speaker outputs: 5-way binding posts; one stereo set Minimum recommended load impedance: 4 ohms (which equals one 4 ohm load or two paralleled 8 ohm loads per channel) Power output: 50 watts / channel RMS; continuous into 8 ohms; 20 Hz - 20 kHz; <0.05% THD; both 2 channels driven (FTC) 80 watts / channel
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Troubleshooting The Mini-X A-100 amplifier is carefully designed and manufactured from high quality precision components to ensure years of trouble free operation. We really doubt you’ll ever have any problems with your A-100, but if you do, here are a few things you could try. First verify that the Line Voltage selector on the rear panel is set to the correct voltage. Problem: No sound is heard from either channel (nothing is lit) You have no AC power • Verify that the rear panel AC Power sw
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Emotiva Audio Corporation Five Year Limited Warranty What does this warranty cover? Emotiva Audio Corporation (“Emotiva”) warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship. How long does this coverage last? This warranty commences on the date of retail purchase by the original retail purchaser and runs for a period of five years thereafter. This warranty is transferrable to any person that owns the warranted product during the Term. Emotiva warrants any replacement produ
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ITS PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. How do you get service? In order to make a claim under the warranty, you must: 1. Call a customer service representative (“CSR”) of Emotiva at (1-877-EMO- TECH / 1-8877-366-8324). Provide the CSR with a description of your problem and the serial number of the product for which the warranty claim is being made. 2. The CSR
