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Quick Start Guide
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Owner’s Reference
PerfectWave Power Plant 5
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Quick Start Guide
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Rev B
We recommend that you power the entire system down before attempting to connect equipment
to the Power Plant 5. Integrate the P5 into your system, plug in the desired gear (which has been
powered-down) and activate the P5 with the back-panel power switch. After the AC Regenerator
inside your Power Plant 5 has synchronized with your incoming power, your system will power up
automatically. Now just add music!
Plug the P5 into an AC receptacle with at least 15 amps of service (in the US) or 10 amps of service
(in 230 volt regions), preferably using a dedicated AC line. A dedicated line means there is nothing
else plugged into the wiring feeding the AC receptacle and that wiring returns directly to the AC
breaker box.
Use the heaviest gauge shielded AC power cable you can to connect a Power Plant 5 to its AC
source. The heavier the gauge used, the less the chance for restricted dynamics in both audio and
video systems. Once the Power Plant 5 has been connected to an AC source it is time to connect
your equipment (with the P5 powered down).
Power zones should be used to isolate different genres of equipment from each other. For instance,
you can group digital equipment together on a single zone and multiple analog sources on another
zone. You should not mix digital, video or analog equipment on the same zone if possible. Digital
equipment would be a DVD player, CD player, DAC, computer, TIVO, or satellite receiver. Video
equipment would be a VCR, TV or computer monitor. Analog examples would be a power amp,
preamp, projector, turntable, or any type of tube equipment. It is a good idea to keep in mind that
all equipment generates radiated noise when it is operating. This radiated noise is harmful to both
audio and video system performance and is typically carried down the AC power line.
Zone D on the Power Plant 5 is marked “HC” for High Current. This zone is identical to Zones A,
B, and C in terms of the quality of regenerated, regulated AC output, however it also enjoys the
benefits of an in-rush limiter. Upon powering some high-wattage-draw devices up, it is possible to
trip the circuit breaker in the residence. An in-rush limiter, such as the one found on Zone D of your
Power Plant 5, slows the pace of initial AC output. A more gradual rise in output voltage allows the
connected device to power up fully while not over-taxing either the P5 nor the mains power.
Power-down
First
Where you plug
the P5 in is
important
Use the heaviest-
gauge, shielded
power cable
possible
Zones
3
