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Installation and Connections
Observe the following precautions when choosing a location for your Emotiva DMC-1:
1) Protect it from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and other direct sources of heat, such as heating
vents and radiators.
2) Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. If fluid or a foreign object should enter the unit, immediately
turn off the power and contact your Emotiva Dealer.
3) Avoid excessive exposure to extreme cold or dust.
4) Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit.
5) If you need to clean the front surface, first turn off the power and then use a soft dry cloth, rubbing with
the grain. Be careful not to scratch the display window.
AC Power Considerations
Ensure that the unit is plugged into an outlet capable of supplying the correct voltage and current
specified for your model. Remember to account for the electrical power that other components will
require if they share a common wall socket. The majority of household electrical sockets in places
other than the kitchen and garage are 15 amperes maximum. Most DVD players and other source
components are fairly low current items. The Emotiva DMC-1 requires a minimum of 2 amperes @
120 volts. It should be sufficient to allow the DMC-1 to share a wall socket with other video source
units, but power amplifiers and a video display (big screen TV or video projector) should each be
provided a SEPARATE electrical connections on a SEPARATE circuits. This configuration yields the
most stable power supply in any home theater application, regardless of your equipment choices.
IMPORTANT – Please note the DMC-1 requires initialization after the power cord is plugged into the AC
receptacle. Push and hold the power button for approx. 5 seconds. The unit will power up after this small
delay. The second push of the power button will turn the unit off and after this the unit will turn on and
off in a normal fashion.
Refer to your power amplifier and video display owner's manuals to learn the power requirements
so you can safely plan your electrical power requirements for your home entertainment system.
Connection Tips for Superior Sound
Before setting up your new system, please consider the following:
• Whenever possible, route the power cords away from the signal cables or speaker wires to prevent
any hum or interference heard in the speakers.
• Use quality coaxial digital cables to connect the DMC-1 to any source equipment which has coaxial
digital outputs. Optical cables transmit only light pulses and are much more immune to noises,
but are sensitive to excessive bends. Whichever you choose, follow the cable manufacturer's
recommendations.
• Many RCA type patch cords can be a very tight fit and there is usually a preferred method of getting
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