Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
installation, operation, and service instructions in this manual.
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The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltages within the enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electrical shock to the user.
Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting to install, congure, or operate the Emotiva
Fusion 8100. After successful installation and conguration of the Fusion 8100, be sure to retain this manual
in a safe place for future reference.
Safety is a key component to a long lasting and trouble free installation. Please read and follow all
instructions and heed all warnings on the Fusion 8100 and in this manual. The vast majority of the
subsequent safety precautions are common sense. If you are not comfortable with the installation of audio/
video entertainment equipment, you should seek the services of a qualied installation professional or call us
for help.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE FUSION 8100 NEAR
WATER OR IN WET LOCATIONS, DO NOT EXPOSE IT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, DO NOT EXPOSE IT TO
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DRIPPING OR SPLASHING FROM OTHER SOURCES, AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES ARE PLACED ON IT. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE FUSION 8100
AND THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, WHICH MAY RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER FROM THE
FUSION 8100. THERE ARE NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE FUSION 8100. REFER ALL SERVICE
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Do not install the Fusion 8100 near or above any heat sources such as radiators, heating vents, or other
apparatus’ that produce heat. Do not block any ventilation openings or heat sinks. Avoid installing the
Fusion 8100 directly above other heat-producing equipment unless sucient ventilation or forced-air cooling
is provided.
Do not install the Fusion 8100 in locations without proper ventilation. The Fusion 8100 should not be
operated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block vents. The Fusion 8100 should not be installed
in an enclosed location such as a bookcase, cabinet, or closed equipment rack unless sucient forced-air
ventilation is provided.
Always install your Fusion 8100 according to the manufacturer’s instructions and only use attachments or
accessories specied by the manufacturer.
Do not install the Fusion 8100 on any stand, shelf, or other piece of furniture that is unable to support its
weight. If a cart is used to move the Fusion 8100, use caution to avoid injury from tip-over.
Connect the Fusion 8100 only to power sources of the correct voltage (as shown in this manual and on the
Fusion 8100).
Protect power supply cables from being pinched, walked on, or otherwise damaged. Be especially careful
where the power cable enters the power outlet and the Fusion 8100 unit.
Only connect the Fusion 8100 to an electrical outlet or extension cord of appropriate type and rating.
DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of a grounding or polarized plug by removing ground pins or using unsafe
adapters. A polarized plug has two blades - one wider than the other. A grounding plug has a third ground
prong in addition to the two main conductors. The wide blade or third grounding prong is provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not t your outlet, consult an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
If you replace the power cord on the Fusion 8100, only use one of similar type and equal or greater current
rating.
The power cable for the Fusion 8100 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 Fusion 8100 with a fuse(s) of proper value and voltage rating.
The Fusion 8100 should only be cleaned as directed in the manual. Avoid spraying liquids directly onto the
Fusion 8100 and NEVER spray liquids into the vents. Care should be taken so that small objects do not fall into
the inside of the Fusion 8100.
You should seek service for your Fusion 8100 by qualied service personnel if any of the following occur:
1. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
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2. Objects or liquid have fallen or spilled into the vents.
3. The Fusion 8100 has been exposed to rain.
4. The Fusion 8100 exhibits a marked change in performance.
5. The Fusion 8100 has been dropped, or its enclosure or chassis is damaged.
NOTE: TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THE FUSION 8100 FROM THE AC POWER MAINS, DISCONNECT THE
AC POWER CORD FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.
NOTE: THE FUSION 8100 AC POWER CORD MUST REMAIN READILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Electric service
equipment
Ground clamps
NEC - National Electrical Code
Ground clamp
Antenna lead-in wire
Antenna discharge unit
(NEC section 810-20)
Grounding conductors
(NEC section 810-20)
Power service grounding
electrode system
(NEC art 250, part H)
FCC Interference Statement
Note: 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 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 the 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 o 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 to an outlet on a circuit dierent from that of the receiver.
Consult the manufacturer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For questions regarding service, please contact:
Emotiva Audio Corporation
Attn: Repair Department
135 Southeast Parkway Court
Franklin, TN 37064
1-877-366-8324
www.emotiva.com
Fusion 8100: User Manual
7.1 Channel AV Receiver
Contents
Important Safety Precautions and Explanation of Symbols
Introduction .......................................................................................................................2
About This Manual ........................................................................................................... 3
Features ...............................................................................................................................4
Unpacking ...........................................................................................................................5
Fusion 8100 Front Panel .................................................................................................6
Fusion 8100 Rear Panel ..................................................................................................8
Fusion 8100 Remote Control ..................................................................................... 16
Conguration and Operation ................................................................................... 20
Example Input Conguration ................................................................................... 50
Connectivity .................................................................................................................... 51
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................................ 52
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 53
Emotiva Audio Corporation Limited Warranty ................................................... 54
Notes .................................................................................................................................. 57
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the new Emotiva Fusion 8100 7.1 Channel AV Receiver. The
Fusion 8100 leverages cutting edge design and advanced manufacturing methods to pack all the
performance and sound quality you would expect to nd in separate audiophile components into
a revolutionary unit with the convenience, economy, and small form factor of a receiver.
The Fusion 8100 combines fast clean video switching, all the latest surround sound decoding
modes, an intuitive menu structure, and seven channels of superb quality class A/B amplication,
to give you a full set of advanced features and true audiophile sound quality in a convenient,
compact, easy to use, home theater receiver.
The Fusion 8100 has plenty of power to be the foundation of a great sounding home theater
system; and, if you ever decide you need more power, the preamp outputs make it easy to extend
its capabilities by adding a separate power amplier.
The Fusion 8100 truly advances the state of the art for A/V receivers - and at a price that won’t
break your budget. We’re sure that you’ll enjoy listening to the Fusion 8100 as much as we’ve
enjoyed designing and building it.
The Emotiva Fusion Team
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About This Manual
This manual will provide you with all the information you need to install and congure the
Fusion 8100 to achieve its optimum potential. The manual also includes a brief summary of the
features oered by the Fusion 8100 and descriptions of how the controls work.
You may wish to record serial numbers or other purchase information on the Notes page at the
back of this manual.
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Features
The Emotiva Fusion 8100 is a reference-caliber home theater receiver with high-performance
audio and video processing, seven channels of audiophile quality Class A/B amplication, and
a full set of preamp outputs for future expansion. The Fusion 8100 provides plenty of audio and
video inputs for audio and video enthusiasts, supports all the current surround sound decoding
options, and delivers enough real power to drive most speakers to satisfying levels in a typical
small-to-medium-sized home theater or living room. It also provides audio outputs for up to
two additional zones, and has a full set of preamp outputs. The Fusion 8100 oers one-button
calibration for your room and speakers via the built-in automatic room calibration feature, as well
as three banks of fully congurable manual parametric EQ, and a Flat EQ setting for reference.
Some of the more important features of the Fusion 8100 include:
• 65 watts x 7 (into 8 ohms, all channels driven) of audiophile quality class A/B output power;
110 watts x 2 (into 8 ohms, two channels driven).
• 4 HDMI 1.4 inputs and one HDMI 1.4 output with full support for 3D, CEC, and ARC.
• Xpressview™ HDMI switching for fast, accurate input selection.
• Twin Cirrus® 32-bit dual-core xed-point DSP’s for high-denition surround sound.
• Supports Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic
IIx, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, DTS, DTS ES, DTS HD, DTS HD Master Audio, DTS Neo:6, S/PDIF, PCM 8
channel (note: some audio formats are only supported via HDMI).
• Fusion Advanced Room Correction System™ (ARCS) automatic room correction
(calibrated measurement microphone included).
• Flexible bass management, with selectable 12dB or 24 dB/octave crossover lters.
• 3 banks of powerful parametric equalization for exceptionally exible manual control
(11 bands on each main channel; 3 bands on the sub).
• Front panel input selection via a convenient rotary encoder.
• Separate 7.1 channel pure analog direct input for SACD players or other surround sources.
• Full 7.1 channel preamp outputs for future expansion.
• Surround rear amplier channels may be re-tasked to bi-amplify your front channel speakers.
• Integrated Bluetooth 3.0 for CD quality audio from mobile devices with apt-X™.
• Separate independently controlled audio outputs for Zone 2 and Zone 3.
• Video-On-Standby allows video viewing even when the Fusion 8100 is in standby mode.
• Last Video Memory allows viewing of one source while listening to another.
• High quality headphone amp for private listening.
• Comprehensive control via full-color on screen display (OSD) over live video
(with adjustable transparency).
• All adjustments are made in real time over live video and audio.
• Ergonomic full function custom remote control included.
• Emotiva Fusion three year parts and labor warranty.
You can nd more information about the Fusion 8100 on our website at www.emotiva.com.
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Unpacking
Your Fusion 8100 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 Fusion 8100 from the packing carton and remove all wrappings and shipping
material.
It is important to save the box and all packing materials in case your power amp ever needs to be
moved or shipped back to the factory for service.
We truly value customer feedback and would like to hear from you.
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Fusion 8100 Front Panel
1
2 3
1. Input Selector (rotary encoder)
Turn this to quickly select between congured inputs; once the correct input is selected, press it
to “lock in” your choice.
Note: The Input Selector can only select between inputs that are enabled. To access inputs
which are not enabled, you must use the Input Menu.
2. Standby Button
Press this to switch the Fusion 8100 from Standby to On; press it again to return the Fusion 8100
to Standby mode. (The rear panel AC power switch must be On.)
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5 6 7 8 9
3. Standby LED
This LED is red when the Fusion 8100 is in Standby mode, and blue when the Fusion 8100 is On.
4. Front Panel Display
Large, clear, easy to read VFD status display.
5. Menu Button
Press this button to activate the conguration menu.
6. Left, Right, Enter, Up, Down, and Return Buttons
When the conguration menu is active, these buttons are used to navigate the menu.
When the menu is not active, use the Left and Right buttons to select between inputs.
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7. Calibration Microphone Jack
Connect the (included) calibration microphone to this jack when you wish to perform automatic
room calibration using the Fusion Advanced Room Correction System. For the most accurate
results, use only the included calibration microphone.
8. Headphone Jack
Connect any standard pair of stereo headphones for high-quality personal listening. When you
plug in a pair of headphones, the main volume is automatically muted.
9. Volume Control
The Volume Control on the Fusion 8100 is a rotary encoder that instructs the digitally controlled
analog resistor ladder network volume control. (The dot on the knob does not indicate the
volume setting.)
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Fusion 8100 Rear Panel
Stereo
Unbalanced
Inputs
Antennas
Bal.
Sub
Out
7.1 Channel Unbalanced Outputs
ANTENNAS SUB OUT
FM
SBL SL FL CNT FR SR SBR SUB
AM
AN 1 AN 2 AN 3 AN 4 FL SL CNT SBL
L
R
STEREO IN 7.1 IN DIGITAL IN
7.1 OUT
SBL SL FL CNT FR SR SBR
7.1 Channel
Unbalanced
Inputs
SB /
Zone 2
SW
FR SR SUB SBR
SBL/SBR
ZONE 2
Mix
Outputs
Digital
Inputs
Zone Outputs
HDMI Inputs
Trigger
IRInIR
Out
Outs
Speaker Outputs
CO 1 CO 2
OPT1 OPT2
L R L R L R IR IN IR OUT TRIGGER OUT USB
MIX OUT ZONE 2 OUT ZONE 3 OUT
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI OUT
1 2
RS-232 Control
HDMI
Output
RS232 CONTROL
FUSION 8100
AV RECEIVER
Power
Indicators
Switch
&
Inlet
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Rear Panel - Control and Antenna Connections
ANTENNAS SUB OUT
FM
AM
AN 1 AN 2 AN 3 AN 4 FL SL CNT SBL
L
R
STEREO IN 7.1 IN DIGITAL IN
SBL SL FL CNT FR SR SBR SUB
SBL SL FL CNT FR SR SBR
FM
7.1 OUT
1
2
AM
ANTENNAS
FR SR SUB SBR
SBL/SBR
ZONE 2
CO 1 CO 2
OPT1 OPT2
L R L R L R IR IN IR OUT TRIGGER OUT USB
MIX OUT ZONE 2 OUT ZONE 3 OUT
IR IN IR OUT TRIGGER OUT
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI OUT
1 2
1 2
3 4
RS232 CONTROL
FUSION 8100
AV RECEIVER
RS232 CONTROL
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230V 115V
1. FM Antenna
Connect a standard FM antenna (included) to these terminals.
2. AM Antenna
Connect a standard AM antenna (included) to these terminals.
3. IR Remote Input and Output
Connect a remote IR detector (eye) to this input. This is especially useful if your Fusion 8100 is
located in a cabinet or other area where the front panel IR detector is blocked. Connect a remote
IR transmitter (“blaster”) to this output to control other equipment.
4. Trigger Outputs (2)
Connect each Trigger Output to one piece of trigger-enabled audio equipment. You can then
congure the Fusion 8100 to turn on specic trigger-enabled equipment when specic input
sources are selected.
5. RS-232 Serial Control
Connect this to the RS-232 serial output of a remote control device.
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Rear Panel - Power Connections
ANTENNAS SUB OUT
FM
SBL SL FL CNT FR SR SBR SUB
AM
AN 1 AN 2 AN 3 AN 4 FL SL CNT SBL
L
R
STEREO IN 7.1 IN DIGITAL IN
7.1 OUT
SBL SL FL CNT FR SR SBR
FR SR SUB SBR
SBL/SBR
ZONE 2
CO 1 CO 2
OPT1 OPT2
L R L R L R IR IN IR OUT TRIGGER OUT USB
MIX OUT ZONE 2 OUT ZONE 3 OUT
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI OUT
1 2
1
2
3
RS232 CONTROL
FUSION 8100
AV RECEIVER
230V 115V
230V 115V
1. Input Voltage Indicator
The Fusion 8100 automatically detects the correct AC line voltage. These LEDs indicate which
voltage has been detected.
2. Power Switch
Switches the AC main power to the Fusion 8100 On and O. When this switch is O, the
Fusion 8100 will not respond to trigger signals or manual controls.
3. Standard IEC Power Inlet
The Fusion 8100 can be used with either a two-wire or three-wire standard IEC power cable.
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Rear Panel - Video Inputs and Outputs (HDMI)
ANTENNAS SUB OUT
FM
SBL SL FL CNT FR SR SBR SUB
AM
AN 1 AN 2 AN 3 AN 4 FL SL CNT SBL
L
R
STEREO IN 7.1 IN DIGITAL IN
7.1 OUT
SBL SL FL CNT FR SR SBR
FR SR SUB SBR
CO 1 CO 2
OPT1 OPT2
L R L R L R IR IN IR OUT TRIGGER OUT USB
SBL/SBR
ZONE 2
MIX OUT ZONE 2 OUT ZONE 3 OUT
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI OUT
1 2
RS232 CONTROL
FUSION 8100
AV RECEIVER
230V 115V
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI OUT
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1. HDMI Inputs (4)
Provide four inputs for components that have either HDMI or DVI-D outputs. (An appropriate
adapter will be required to connect DVI-D devices, and not all features will be available.) All four
HDMI inputs are identical, are HDMI 1.4 compatible, and support all standard formats
(including 3D) up to 1080p/24.
2. HDMI Output (1)
The HDMI output is HDMI 1.4 compliant, and is ARC and CEC enabled.
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Rear Panel - Audio Inputs (Analog and Digital)
ANTENNAS SUB OUT
FM
AM
AN 1 AN 2 AN 3 AN 4 FL SL CNT SBL
L
R
STEREO IN 7.1 IN DIGITAL IN
SBL SL FL CNT FR SR SBR SUB
SBL SL FL CNT FR SR SBR
7.1 OUT
FR SR SUB SBR
CO 1 CO 2
OPT1 OPT2
L R L R L R IR IN IR OUT TRIGGER OUT USB
SBL/SBR
ZONE 2
MIX OUT ZONE 2 OUT ZONE 3 OUT
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI OUT
AN 1 AN 2 AN 3 AN 4 FL SL CNT SBL
L
R
STEREO IN 7.1 IN DIGITAL IN
FR SR SUB SBR
CO 1 CO 2
OPT1 OPT2
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1. Stereo Unbalanced Analog Audio Inputs (4 pairs)
Provide inputs for four unbalanced stereo analog sources.
1 2
3
RS232 CONTROL
FUSION 8100
AV RECEIVER
230V 115V
2. 7.1 Unbalanced Analog Audio Inputs (1 set)
Provides one set of unbalanced 7.1 channel surround audio inputs. The signals received at these
inputs bypass all digital processing and are passed directly to the volume control and the preamp
outputs. Typically, the analog surround sound outputs of an SACD player or external decoder are
connected to these inputs.
3. Digital Audio Inputs
The Fusion 8100 provides four digital audio inputs. CO 1 and CO 2 are for standard Coaxial
connectors carrying S/PDIF digital audio; OPT 1 and OPT 2 are for standard Toslink optical cables
carrying optical S/PDIF digital audio.
Note: The USB input is only for use in applying rmware updates.
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Rear Panel - Main Audio Outputs (Analog)
1
SUB OUT
ANTENNAS SUB OUT
FM
SBL SL FL CNT FR SR SBR SUB
AM
AN 1 AN 2 AN 3 AN 4 FL SL CNT SBL
L
R
STEREO IN 7.1 IN DIGITAL IN
7.1 OUT
SBL SL FL CNT FR SR SBR
SBL SL FL CNT FR SR SBR
2
SBL SL FL CNT FR SR SBR SUB
7.1 OUT
CO 1 CO 2
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 HDMI OUT
1 2
FR SR SUB SBR
SBL/SBR
ZONE 2
OPT1 OPT2
L R L R L R IR IN IR OUT TRIGGER OUT USB
MIX OUT ZONE 2 OUT ZONE 3 OUT
RS232 CONTROL
FUSION 8100
AV RECEIVER
230V 115V
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1. Subwoofer Output (balanced)
Connect this output to the balanced input of a powered subwoofer.
2. 7.1 Channel Preamp Outputs (unbalanced)
Connect these line level outputs to an external power amplier.
Note: Both the speaker outputs and the preamp outputs on the Fusion 8100 remain active at
all times. You may use the preamp outputs (with an external amplier) to run some channels,
while still connecting speakers to the speaker terminals on the Fusion 8100 for other channels
(for example, you may connect just a sub to the unbalanced Sub output, or you may connect
the power amp that runs your front mains to the preamp outputs on the Fusion 8100, while
connecting your surround speakers directly to the speaker outputs on the Fusion 8100).
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Note: The preamp outputs on the Fusion 8100 are congured to deliver the same program
content to each channel as the speaker outputs. When the SBL/SBR Speaker Function Switch
is pressed in, the preamp outputs designated as SBL and SBR will output signals for Surround
Back Left and Surround Back Right (or as Front Left and Front Right Height Speakers, or as
Front Bi-Amp outputs, depending on how they are congured). When this button is out, the
preamp outputs designated as SBL and SBR will output signals for a stereo Zone 2 output.
(This button setting overrides any other conguration settings.)
3. Speaker Outputs (7)
Connect up to seven 4 ohm or 8 ohm speakers to these outputs.
Note: The Fusion 8100 can be congured for either 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound operation. If you
congure the Fusion 8100 for 5.1 channel operation, use the FL, FR, CNT, SL, and SR speaker
outputs (and NOT the SBL and SBR outputs).
Note: These speaker outputs can also be congured as Front Left and Front Right Height
Speakers, or as Bi-Amped outputs for the front speakers.
Note: The SBL and SBR Speaker Outputs may be congured to run as a stereo pair of speakers
operated by Zone 2 (see the Zone Audio Outputs section for details).
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