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Front Panel Display
The front panel display on the DPA-2 displays the current status of the amplifier along with other useful
information. Key information is explained below.
At initial power on the DPA-2 will go through a brief warmup period during which it will be in mute. You will see
the ELAC Alchemy Series Logo as the unit warms up.
If you are not using the Trigger function, the display will change to show "Power On". If, however, you are using
the Trigger function the unit will not be POWERED ON until the trigger signal from the preamp tells the DPA-2 to
come on.
The screen will go blank just before PPA-2 unmutes and restores the last known status condition of all
functions; Input 1 or 2, Gain and Mode. The first time it comes on in your home it will be on Input 1, low gain and
in stereo.
Select STEREO or MONO mode depending on how you have wired your DPA-2(s), the Input you wired to and
assesses the need for higher gain by checking system volume (see below for details of the gain button.)
Should you be interested in monitoring your power output on the display screen, press the SELECT button. This
screen will appear...
Left and right power will be displayed individually, or if in Mono mode, both bars will move simultaneously.
Special Messages - The DPA-2 is capable of producing substantial clean and undistorted power, certainly
enough to be exceptionally loud or even damaging to some loudspeakers. Thus, there are a number of auto-
matic protection systems built-in which are always operating in the background
Clipping monitor - Should the output level of DPA-2 approach the 1% Total Harmonic Distortion range (our
threshold for the onset of clipping) a warning for the affected channel will show up in the display. This is a
casual reminder to turn the level down a bit for continued safe operation.
Over current – If either channel reaches the absolute maximum power output level the DPA-2 will self-protect,
by shutting down. The display will show the below warning.
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