2-Channel Amplifier Features - Episode E-2100 Owner's Manual

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stand committed to providing our customers with the highest degree of quality and service in the industry.
The Episode E-2100 Stereo Power Amplifier is a superb choice for a variety of amplifier applications and is designed
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to work with almost every type of home theater or audio system. It has been designed with advanced technology
components that produce astounding sound effects in movies as well as recreating the heights and depths of all types
of music. Episode amplifiers provide the best value and quality possible for your home theater needs.
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2-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER FEATURES

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>>MULTIPLE STAGES OF PROTECTION
Each channel is individually protected with operation mode indicated by bi-color LEDs on the front of the amplifier.
These enable simple troubleshooting. If the circuitry determines that a channel must be shut down for protection due to
a short, excessively low impedance or prolonged elevated temperatures, only the channel that is affected will be turned
off. The LED for the channel with a fault condition will turn red. The other channel will continue to play and maintain a
blue status LED. Once conditions return to normal for the channel with trouble, it will turn back on and status LED color
will return to blue.
>>INSTALLATION-FRIENDLY CONNECTIONS
Each speaker channel features a gold-plated five-way binding post that can accommodate up to a 14 gauge stranded
speaker wire. The power cord is removable as well, facilitating fast and simple installations. Inputs and outputs are
high-quality RCA-type connectors.
>>DURABLE AUDIOPHILE DESIGN
Episode™ amplifiers are built using superior quality components in sophisticated designs. This delivers outstanding
sound quality, performance and long-term reliability.
>>RACK-MOUNTABLE
Each Episode amplifier includes an accessory package of rack 'ears' that may be attached to the amplifier by simply
removing the four (4) side cover screws near the front of the amplifier and re-installing them through the rack 'ear'. The
amplifier feet may be removed easily to facilitate clean rack mounting of the amplifier. The amplifier chassis and rack
ear are NOT designed to support anything other than the amplifier. DO NOT stack components on top of the amplifier.
It could damage the amplifier's chassis and also cause excessive thermal conditions.
>>GAIN ADJUSTMENT
Volume/gain adjustment controls the overall volume of the speakers connected to the amplifier.
>>LOW PASS FILTER ADJUSTMENT
When enabled the Low Pass Filter Adjustment allows the amplifier to be used with passive subwoofers such as those
commonly installed in ceilings, walls and floors. The control can be used in either stereo or bridged mode and is variable
from 50Hz to 150Hz.
>>BRIDGING
The power output of both channels can be combined to provide extra power when needed in certain areas. This is easily
accomplished by flipping a single switch and connecting the speaker as indicated.
>>POWER MODE
There are three choices for power modes with an Episode amplifier; 'On', 'Auto' and 'Trigger'. When the 'On' mode is
enabled, your amplifier will remain on as long as it is plugged in to power and the main power switch on the front panel
is switched to the on position. If the 'Trigger' mode is chosen, the amplifier will turn on when a voltage of 3-30 volts
(AC or DC) is applied and remains on the 3.5mm trigger input jack. Tip is positive for this connection. The 'Auto' mode
works in a similar fashion. Power will turn on whenever a minimal amount of signal is detected on the CH 1 or CH 2
RCA jacks and off again when no signal is present after approximately 15 minutes. Auto turn-on mode will not sense
audio connected to the channel Line-In RCA jacks – use either On or Trigger mode when using these connections.
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