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Emotiva BasX PT1 User Manual

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  • Page 3 Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting to install, configure, or operate the BasX PT1 Stereo Preamp/DAC/Tuner or BasX TA1 Stereo Integrated Amp/DAC/Tuner. After successful installation and configuration of the PT1 or TA1, be sure to retain this manual in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 4 The power cable for the PT1 or TA1 should be unplugged from the outlet during severe electrical storms, or when unused for a long period of time. Only replace the fuse(s) in the PT1 or TA1 with fuse(s) of proper value and voltage rating. The PT1 or TA1 should only be cleaned as directed in the manual.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    BasX TA1 Rear Panel ..................... 13 BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 Remote Control .............. 16 BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 Display and Menu System .......... 18 Basic Controls and Operation .................. 19 The BasX PT1 and TA1 Menu ..................20 Connections ........................
  • Page 6 BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 Page 2...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    And, like the PT1, the TA1 also has a line level main output you can use to connect to an external power amp. Of course, like every product in the BasX series, the BasX PT1 and TA1 include one critical feature that you won’t find in most other components in their price range: really great sound. The BasX PT1...

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 About This Manual This manual will provide you with all the information you need to get started enjoying your BasX PT1 or BasX TA1. We suggest that you read through the entire manual; we kept things as short and direct as possible.

  • Page 9: Features

    24/192 coax and optical S/PDIF inputs, and a built-in Bluetooth receiver. • Pure analog signal path for analog inputs – Analog inputs on the BasX PT1 and TA1 follow a pure analog signal path and are never converted into the digital domain. All switching and Volume and Tone control is accomplished in the analog domain.
  • Page 10 • Full three year warranty - ensures that you’ll be able to enjoy your BasX PT1 or TA1 for years to come. Features unique to the BasX TA1: •...

  • Page 11: Unpacking

    BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 Unpacking Your BasX PT1 or TA1 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 BasX unit from the packing carton and remove all wrappings and shipping material.

  • Page 12: Quick Start

    Quick Start To get the most from your BasX PT1 or BasX TA1 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.

  • Page 13: Basx Pt1 And Basx Ta1 Front Panel

    BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 Front Panel 1. Headphone Jack Use this jack to connect a pair of high-quality headphones. Note: The Main Outputs are muted when headphones are inserted. Note: The intelligent level control on the PT1 and TA1 independently stores and remembers the levels for your Main Outputs and your Headphones.

  • Page 14: Basx Pt1 Rear Panel

    BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 BasX PT1 Rear Panel POWER ANALOG INPUTS ANALOG OUTUTS PHONO X-OVER OUT MAIN OUT PHONO DIGITAL INPUTS TRIG MODEL: PT1 GROUND MONO MC | ANTENNA COAX LP (90Hz) HP 1. Phono Input Ground Lug Connect the ground lead from your turntable to this lug to avoid or eliminate hum problems.
  • Page 15 USB audio driver - which you can download from the Emotiva Lounge (our Forum). You will not need to install a driver to use this input with Apple computers that offer standard USB audio outputs. However, some Apple devices, including most that use IOS, will reauire the use of a special Apple USB hardware adapter.
  • Page 16 BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 9. Bluetooth Antenna Connector Connect the included Bluetooth antenna to this connector. 10. Trigger Output A 12 VDC signal is sent from the Trigger Output of the PT1 to turn on other devices when the PT1 is turned on.

  • Page 17: Basx Ta1 Rear Panel

    BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 BasX TA1 Rear Panel POWER POWER ANALOG INPUTS ANALOG OUTUTS 115V 230V SPEAKER OUTPUTS PHONO MAIN X-OVER OUT PHONO DIGITAL INPUTS TRIG MODEL: TA1 MONO HIGH PASS GROUND MC | ANTENNA COAX FULL RANGE LP (90Hz) HP 1.
  • Page 18 BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 4. Summed Subwoofer Output (With Active Low-Pass Filter) This output allows you to connect a powered subwoofer to the TA1 via the 90 Hz active low-pass filter portion of the internal bass management crossover. 5. Crossover Outputs (With Active High-Pass Filters) These outputs provide a signal that has been routed through the 90 Hz active high-pass filter portion of the internal active bass management crossover.
  • Page 19 USB audio driver - which you can download from the Emotiva Lounge (our Forum). You will not need to install a driver to use this input with Apple computers that offer standard USB audio outputs. However, some Apple devices, including most that use IOS, will reauire the use of a special Apple USB hardware adapter.

  • Page 20: Basx Pt1 And Basx Ta1 Remote Control

    BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 Remote Control ENTER DIGI 1. Transmit LED This LED will flash red whenever a button on the remote control is pressed. 2. Power Button This button is used to toggle the PT1 or TA1 between Standby and On modes.
  • Page 21 SPECIAL NOTE: Tuning FM Stations and Setting FM Presets Using the Remote Control The BasX PT1 and TA1 have a special feature that allows you to directly tune FM stations, and to easily assign stations to FM Presets, using the remote control. This feature is activated when you use the FM BUTTON on the remote control to switch to the Tuner input.

  • Page 22: Basx Pt1 And Basx Ta1 Display And Menu System

    Volume setting that was shown. The BasX PT1 and TA1 also have a Setup Menu, which is used to configure various system options, like the brightness of the display, to configure and access the Tuner Presets, and to adjust the Bass, Treble, and Balance settings.

  • Page 23: Basic Controls And Operation

    BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 Basic Controls and Operation Refer to pages 9 - 17 for the location of the controls and buttons on the BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 and details about how each control operates.. The first thing to do after connecting your BasX PT1 or TA1 is to turn the rear panel Power switch On.

  • Page 24: The Basx Pt1 And Ta1 Menu

    The BasX PT1 and TA1 Menu The Menu system in the BasX PT1 and TA1 may be entered either by pressing the Menu Button on the remote control or by pressing and holding the Volume knob. The options available in the Menu will be different depending on whether the FM Tuner Input is selected when you enter the Menu system.
  • Page 25 BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 Refer to the Menu Tree on page 20 while reading the following section. To use the Menu System with the remote control: - enter the Menu System by pressing the Menu button - navigate the Menu System using the Up / Down / Left / Right buttons on the Navigation Ring...
  • Page 26 BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 Dim - Allows you to configure the brightness of the front panel VFD display. (Options include 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, and 100%.) Reset - Resets all configuration settings and Tuner Presets to their factory default settings.
  • Page 27 BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 Frequency - Allows you to manually tune your favorite FM station. Press the Right button to select Frquency; the current Frequency and Preset will be shown. Use the Volume knob or Up / Down buttons to select the Frequency; the currently selected combination of Frequency and Preset will be continuously displayed.
  • Page 28 BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 The procedure to configure FM Tuner Presets on the BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 is relatively straightforward. 1) Enter the Tuner Section of the Setup Menu. 2) Select the FM station you wish to program (using either the Frequency or Seek option).

  • Page 29: Connections

    BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 Connections Connecting an amplifier and speakers to your BasX PT1 To connect your PT1 to a separate power amplifier connect the Left and Right Main Outputs on the PT1 to the unbalanced inputs on your power amplifier using good quality audio interconnects.
  • Page 30 BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 Connecting speakers to your BasX TA1 To connect your TA1 to a pair of speakers simply connect the speakers to the Left and Right Speaker Outputs on the TA1. Set the Crossover Switch on the TA1 to Full Range.
  • Page 31 Note: Some turntables have a built-in phono preamp and a line-level output. If so, then their line level output should be connected to a line level input on the BasX PT1 or TA1. Connecting a trigger-enabled device to your BasX PT1 and TA1...

  • Page 32: Care And Maintenance

    BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 Care and Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Your BasX PT1 or BasX TA1 requires no periodic maintenance or calibration. Cleaning your PT1 or TA1 • If necessary, the PT1 or TA1 should be cleaned gently with a soft rag.

  • Page 33: Specifications For Both Pt1 And Ta1

    BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 Specifications For Both PT1 and TA1 Analog Inputs (both) 2 pairs – stereo analog line level inputs (CD, Aux). 1 pair – stereo phono inputs (switchable; moving magnet or moving coil). 1 tuner – FM (with external antenna input; 15 station presets).
  • Page 34 115 VAC or 230 VAC @ 50 / 60 Hz (automatically detected). The BasX PT1 has a universal SMPS power supply which accepts from 100 VAC to 240 VAC. The BasX TA1 has a linear main power supply that accepts either 115 VAC or 230 VAC.

  • Page 35: Emotiva Audio Corporation Three-Year Limited Warranty

    The original owner must make a claim within the Term of the Warranty. 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 36 365 days of the Term, Warrantor shall refund to you the purchase price that you paid for the Product; and (ii) if the claim was submitted after the first 365 days of the Term, Emotiva shall issue you a credit equal to the purchase price that you paid for the product. The credit may only be used for the purchase of merchandise from Emotiva, and cannot be used for freight charges.
  • Page 37 What if my product is damaged on the way to you? Emotiva is not liable for damages that may incur while an item is in transport to us. Please purchase insurance when you ship your item. If your Product was not adequately packaged, we will refuse receipt and the damaged package will be returned to you at your cost.

  • Page 38: Accessories

    Accessories Speaker Cables and Interconnects Using high quality audio interconnects with your BasX PT1 and TA1, and high-quality speaker speaker cables with your BasX TA1, will ensure that you get the best performance and and maximum reliability from your BasX unit and the equipment connected to it.

  • Page 39: Notes

    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. BasX PT1 and BasX TA1 User Manual Revision 1.1 March 2021 Page 35...

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