INSTALLATION MANUAL
Mini-5.1 AVR

REAL. LIFE. SOUND

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY INFORMATION

ElectricalSafety Advisory
Important Safety Instructions
Read the safety instructions before using this product.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Utilisez uniquement des fixations/ accessoires spécifiéspar le fabricant.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,  does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. This equipment uses AC power which can be subjected to electrical surges, typically lightning transients which are very destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to AC power sources. The warranty for this equipment does not cover damage caused by electrical surge or lightning transients. To reduce the risk of this equipment becoming damaged it is suggested that the customer consider installing a surge arrestor.

16. To completely disconnect unit power from the AC mains, remove the power cord from the appliance coupler and/or turn off the circuit breaker.  To reconnect power, turn on the circuit breaker following all safety instructions and guidelines. The circuit breaker shall remain readily accessible.

17. This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than 20A.

18. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in fire or electric shock.

19. This product can interfere with electrical equipment such as tape recorders, TV sets, radios, computers, and microwave ovens if placed in close proximity.

The lightning flash and arrowhead within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of dangerous voltage inside the product
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of important instructions accompanying the product.

AC voltage: This symbol indicates that the rated voltage marked with the symbol is AC voltage.
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST THE RISK OF FIRE REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE OF FUSE.
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Compliance of this equipment is confirmed by the following label that is placed on the equipment:

USA Compliance

FCC Part 15, Subpart B & IC Unintentional Emissions Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this  equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canada Warning Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

• This product meets the applicable Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada technical specifications.

Europe Compliance
Compliance of this equipment is confirmed by the following logo that is placed on the product ID label that is placed on the bottom of the equipment. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is available on the regulatory webpage:
Australia & New Zealand Compliance
Compliance of this equipment is confirmed by the following logo that is placed on the product ID label that is placed on the bottom of the equipment.
Recycling
Wirepath Home Systems, LLC understands that a commitment to the environment is essential for a health life and sustainable growth for future generations. We are committed to supporting the environmental standards, laws, and directives that have been put in place by various communities and countries that deal with concerns for the environment. This commitment is represented by combining technological innovation with sound environmental business decisions.

WEEE Compliance
Wirepath Home Systems, LLC is committed to meeting all requirements of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive  (2012/19/EC). The WEEE directive requires the manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment who sell in EU countries: (1) label their equipment to notify customers that it needs to be recycled, and (2) provide a way for their products to be appropriately disposed of or recycled at the end of their product lifespan. For collection or recycling of Wirepath Home Systems, LLC products, please contact your local Wirepath Home Systems, LLC representative or dealer.

FRONT AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTIONS

Front panel

A. Power LED light bar: Blue is at its highest intensity on the left side of the light bar.

• Blue LED on = Amplifier is active or in standby mode.
• Blue LED off = Amplifier power is off.

B. SUB (LFE) channel LED: Displays the status for sub out.

• Blue LED: LFE signal has been decoded (is present), and audio is being sent to the subwoofer line out.
• LED off: LFE signal is not present.

C. Speaker channel LEDs: Indicate the amplifier’s operating state. Each channel has one bi-color LED.

• Blue LED: Amplifier is on and functioning properly.
• Red LED: Amplifier is on and is not functioning properly. Check for possible short at speaker output.
• LED off (when power LED is blue): Amplifier channel is off.

D. Input LED: Blue LED displays the active input source.

• Blue LED: The input source is active.
• LED off: The input source is inactive.

E. Decoding LED: Displays the status for Dolby/DTS decoding.

• Blue LED: Dolby/DTS input signal is decoding.
• LED off: No Dolby/DTS signal is being received via input.

F. Power button:

• Press and release (momentary) to turn on or put it into Standby mode.
• Press and hold for 10 seconds to put it into deep Standby mode (<0.5W).

Back panel
A. Bluetooth Antenna
B. Speaker outputs: 10-position Phoenix-style connectors for 5-channel speaker wiring.
C. LFE OUTPUT (subwoofer output): Unbalanced port to connect an external subwoofer.
D. RESET: A pinhole button for resetting the amplifier.

• Quick momentary press = Reboot.
• Press and hold for 5 seconds = Returns network to DHCP defaults.
• Press and hold for 10+ seconds = Returns device to its factory default configuration.

E. AUX/OPTICAL input: 3.5 mm combo jack.

• 3.5 mm stereo port for connection to the analog line output of your audio/video source.
• 3.5 mm optical adapter for connecting to the optical audio output of your TV or other audio/video source.

F. HDMI IN ports (3): HDMI type A connector for connecting to the HDMI output of your audio/video source.
G. HDMI OUT (ARC) ​

: HDMI type A connector (1).

• For connection to the HDMI(ARC) input on your TV

H. Network: Standard RJ45 connector with LED indicator. 10/100 Ethernet.
Port remains active when amp is in Standby mode.
I. IR power ON/OFF: If on, +12V DC is applied to the IR IN jack, providing power for an external IR receiver.

• Note: Do not turn on IR power if a direct connection to a control system is used.

J. IR Status: LED illuminates when the IR signal is received
K. IR IN: 3.5 mm stereo port. The adaptive IR input circuit supports 38 KHz carrier frequencies.
L. Power connector: Use the supplied power cord to connect power.

MOUNTING THE AMPLIFIER

Package contents

• EA-MINI-5.1D-200
• IEC power cable (1)
• Optical adapter (1)
• Feet (4)
• Bracing foot, rack-mount ears, and screws
• VersaBox mounting screws (4)
• Phoenix-style speaker connectors
• Bluetooth antenna

Mounting in a rack
CAUTION! To prevent damage, maintain adequate ventilation space to the sides of the amplifier. Amplifier can be stacked vertically,  but be sure to not place the amplifier next to other components or against the side of a cabinet. Doing so will block ventilation openings.

Mounting in a Strong VersaBox
Using the provided screws, attach the amplifier to the VersaBox plate at the circled mount points. (14×14” VersaBox shown)

CONNECTING NETWORK AND POWER

This device is designed to operate as part of the home system, which requires physical audio connections and connections in Composer  Pro to function as designed. This section describes how to set up the physical connections required for the amplifier and some devices associated with it.

WARNING! Connecting speaker wires or input cables while the amplifier is powered may cause electrical shock and could damage the amplifier. Unplug the amplifier and some of the devices associated with it.
To connect the amplifier to NETWORK and power ports:

1. Connect an Ethernet Cat 5e/6 cable from a local network connection into the RJ45 port.
2. Connect the provided power cable to the amplifier’s power input and to a power outlet.
3. When the power cable is first connected, the amplifier initially turns on in Standby mode. Press the front-panel power button to fully power up.

CONNECTING TO TV

HDMI (recommended)

1. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT (ARC) output on the back of the amplifier to the HDMI IN (ARC) input on your TV.

Notes:

• An HDMI connection supports digital audio and video with a single connector.
  It is the best option for connecting your amplifier.

• If your TV features an HDMI ARC connector, you can enjoy the TV audio through your amplifier by using a single HDMI cable.

• An HDMI connection is required if you intend to connect additional source devices to the amplifier’s AVR inputs to display them  on your TV.

• If you want to enable HDMI CEC, you must do so on both your TV (using the TV’s user interface) and on the Mini-5.1 AVR  (using the browser user interface). HDMI CEC (consumer electronics control) is a feature that allows compatible devices to be controlled from a single remote control. For details, refer to your TV’s instruction manual.

Optical digital input

1. Connect the OPTICAL IN connector of the amplifier to the OPTICAL OUT connector of your TV with an optical cable.
2. Enable Use   Optical through the browser user interface.

Notes:

• Make sure the protective cap has been removed from both ends of the optical cable.
• Make sure you have connected one optical adapter before inserting into the amplifier.

CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES

HDMI (recommended)
To connect other audio/video sources such as a satellite receiver, DVD player, and game console, we recommend you connect them using HDMI to one of the 3 HDMI inputs of the amplifier.

1. Connect one of the 3 HDMI IN on the back of the amplifier to the HDMI OUT output on your audio/video source using an  HDMI cable.

Note:

• We strongly recommend you connect other audio/video sources directly to the amplifier, and not directly to the TV. This is the best way to ensure the best possible multichannel audio format/audio signal is reproduced accurately for each source.

Optical digital input

1. Connect the OPTICAL IN connector of the amplifier to the OPTICAL OUT connector of your audio/video source with an optical cable.
2. Enable U s e Optical through the browser user interface.

Notes:

• Make sure the protective cap has been removed from both ends of the optical cable.
• Make sure you have connected one optical adapter before inserting into the amplifier.

Connecting with Bluetooth
You can conveniently connect the amplifier to your mobile device wirelessly with Bluetooth.
To establish a Bluetooth® connection:

1. Make sure the included Bluetooth antenna is installed on the back of the amplifier.
2. Enable the input (Bluetooth) through the browser user interface.
3. Start the search on your mobile device.
4. Select EA-MINI-5.1D-200 as the playback device. After confirmation, the connection is established automatically.
5. Start a title on your mobile device, and the sound should automatically output through the amplifier.

Connecting with AUX

1. Connect a 3.5 mm stereo cable from the AUX port on the back of the amplifier and the line out on your mobile device. Or,  connect a 3.5 mm-to-RCA stereo cable to the unbalanced output port of any audio/video source.
2. Disable Use Optical through the browser user interface.

CONNECTING SPEAKERS

A ten-position screw-down plug-in connector is supplied for making connections to any of the five supported speakers. The diagram below shows how to make connections.
Caution: Observe correct polarity when making speaker connections. When connecting wires to the 10-position screw-down connector, follow the guidelines below to ensure a safe and secure connection.

1. With a small slotted screwdriver, turn the screws on the connector counterclockwise until the silver crimp opens enough to slide wire(s) into the square slots.

2. Strip insulation from the wire so about 3 mm (1/8 inch) of bare wire is exposed.

3. Insert the stripped wire into the proper connection, and turn screws clockwise until the crimps tighten around each wire. Lightly tug on each wire to ensure a secure connection.

Tips:

• 16 AWG is recommended for lengths up to 15 meters (about 50 feet).

• 14 AWG is recommended if wire length is longer than 15 meters (about 50 feet) but less than 30 meters (about 100 feet).

• 12 AWG is recommended if wire length is longer than 30 meters (about 100 feet) but less than 90 meters (about 300 feet).

LFE output
The LFE (low-frequency effects) port accepts a standard RCA cable and connects to the LFE input on a subwoofer speaker.

USING THE BROWSER INTERFACE

1. Connect an Ethernet Cat 5e/6 cable from a local network connection into the RJ45 port on the amplifier.
2. Power on the amplifier.
3. In a web browser on the same local network, enter the amplifier’s IP address that was assigned by the router (such as 192.168.1.2).  The login screen opens.
4. Enter the default user name (“episode”) and the default (first-time only) password “episode”. The amplifier’s configuration screen opens.

Note  The first time you access the interface, or after a reset to factory default settings, you must change the password.

Basic operation

1. Set the volume gain for different input through level trim bar.

2. Select the sound mode for current input:
   Note: Sound mode selection applies only to audio content that is not Dolby/DTS. If the amplifier receives a Dolby/DTS signal, it will decode and output Dolby/DTS.

• 2ch Stereo: Stereo only via front left/right and subwoofer
• 5ch Stereo: Stereo via all channels (upmix)
• Dolby PLII Music: Dolby ProLogic II for music
• Dolby PLII Movie: Dolby ProLogic II for movies

Main functions

1. Adjust the Speaker Setup parameters for each channel, including speaker size, crossover, slope, speaker level, and test tone.

• Speaker size: You can set the size of the speakers according to your speaker system. Large and Small are the two options for the Front Left, Center, Front Right, Surround Left, and Surround Right speakers. On and Off are the two options for the Subwoofer output.
• Crossover: With the crossover frequency, you define the frequency up to which the subwoofer should be active.
• Slope: With the slope setting, you can set the frequency roll-off (steepness) of the crossover filters. Options include 6, 12, and 24 dB per octave. Lower values result in a more gradual roll off, and higher values result in a more agressive roll off.
• Speaker Level: Set the relative volume within a range from –10 (decrease) to +10 (increase) for each speaker.
• Distance: Speakers are usually located at different distances from the listening position, which may compromise the surround sound effect. Here, you can set a slight delay of the signal to compensate these differences for all channels. Measure the distance from the listening position to the speakers and enter these values in the menu. The system calculates the required delays to each channel.
• Test signal: You can activate and deactivate pink noise as a neutral test sound.

Configuring the default power on settings

• Power On Input: Determines which input is selected automatically when the amplifier is turned on.
• Power On Sound Mode: Determines which sound mode is selected when the amplifier is turned on.
• Note: Sound mode selection applies only to audio content that is not Dolby/DTS. If the amplifier receives a Dolby/DTS signal it,  will decode and output Dolby/DTS.
• Power On Volume: Determines the volume level of the amplifier when it is turned on.

Configuring the CEC settings

• CEC can be enabled or disabled on the amplifier for Power On, Power Off, Source Selection, and Volume control.
• HDMI CEC (consumer electronics control) is a feature that allows compatible devices to be controlled from a single remote control. For details, refer to your TV’s instruction manual.

Configuring Standby mode and HDMI pass-through

Network Standby On: Enables the standby feature for the amplifier.

• RJ45 port is connected: The amplifier will go to networked Standby mode without any signal input for 15 minutes.
• RJ45 port is disconnected: The amplifier will go to Standby mode without any signal input for 15 minutes.

Network Standby off: disables Standby for the amplifier.
HDMI Audio Out: Determines whether the audio signals from the connections HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and HDMI 3 are also looped through to the TV set.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

Power requirements| 100-120V/220-240V~50/60 Hz
Power consumption| <0.4W (Standby mode)
1.3W (networked Standby mode)
Max 300W (Mini 5.1 AVR)
Dimensions (L x D x W)  (without feet)| 270 × 211 × 44.5 mm
(10.63 × 8.31 × 1.75 in.)
Weight| Without packaging: 2.25 kg (5.0 lb)
With packaging: 3.6 kg (7.9 lb)
Audio
Power output @4 ohm| 3 x 50W (FL, C, FR)
2 x 25W (SL,SR)
Frequency| 20 Hz to 20 KHz, ±1 dB at
1/8 power @4 ohm
Signal-to-noise ratio| >90 dB A-weighted @rated power
THD+N| <0.2% 1 KHz @rated power 4 ohm
Minimum impedance| 4 ohm
Input impedance| 20 kΩ @AUX input
Bluetooth
Frequency range| 2402 MHz~2480 MHz
Transmitter power| 0-7 dBm
Modulation| GFSK, π/4-DQPSK, 8-DPSK
Profile| BT 3.0, A2DP v1.2, AVRCPv1.4
HDMI
HDMI| HDMI 2.0 (with audio return channel,
3D 4K, HDR @4K30, deep color)
HDCP| HDCP 2.2

CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT

866.838.5052
support@episodeaudio.com

LEGAL NOTICES

Warranty and legal information
Find details of this product’s 2-Year Limited Warranty at snapav.com/warranty, or request a paper copy from Customer Service at (866)  424-4489. Find other legal resources, such as regulatory notices, patent information, and safety information, at snapav.com/legal.

**Trademark information

** Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. (for companies headquartered in the  U.S./Japan/Taiwan) or under license from DTS Licensing Limited (for all other companies). DTS, Digital Surround, and the DTS logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and other countries. © 2020 DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by SNAP AV  is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

© 2021 Wirepath Home Systems LLC
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References

• Patents - DTS
• Welcome to Snap One
• Welcome to Snap One

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