PS Audio Quintessence Power Center Owner'S Reference Manual Download Page 10

4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301

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Questions And Answers

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Owner’s Reference  

Quintessence Power Center

Quintessence Power Center.  Look for the company logo and press it.  

You do not have to use the Power Amp IsoZone on the Quintessence Power Center for a power amp.  
It is marked like this for convenience.

All IsoZones are identical in build and all use our new Nano Crystalline soft magnetic material to clean 
the AC power.

You can plug the Control Center into a 15 amp or 20 amp receptacle without any problems (half of 
that current in 220 volt countries).

MultiWave and CleanWave are not available on the Quintessence Power Center even though they are 
indicated on the Remote Control.

The front panel metering system can 
monitor either voltage or distortion.  In 
the voltage mode, you can monitor the 
incoming voltage (from the wall).  In the 
THD harmonic distortion mode, you can 
monitor incoming THD (from the wall).

The output frequency of the Quintessence 
Power Center is the same as your country’s 
AC frequency.  In North America, the 
frequency of the AC line is typically 60Hz.  
In Europe and Asia, the output frequency 
is typically 50Hz.  The Quintessence 
Power Center’s output frequency cannot 
be adjusted.

The  Quintessence Power Center is specifi c to your country’s voltage.  Do not use the  Quintessence 
Power Center on a voltage higher than it is rated for.  For instance, do not take a 120 volt rated  
Quintessence Power Center and attempt to use it in a 230 volt country.  Failure to observe this 
cautionary note will void your warranty and may damage the  Quintessence Power Center.  If you need 
to operate the  Quintessence Power Center at a voltage other than the voltage it was designed for, 
contact your dealer, distributor or the factory.  
 

15 or 20 amp

Will it work on 
other voltages?

Power Amp 
receptacle?

MultiWave and 
CleanWave

Front panel 
metering system

Output 
Frequency

Summary of Contents for Quintessence Power Center

Page 1: ...0 406 8946 service psaudio comwww pspower com Introduction i Owner s Reference 2006 PS Audio International Inc All rights reserved Owner s Reference Quintessence Power Center Instructions for use Quin...

Page 2: ...e plug If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs con...

Page 3: ...spower com Table Of Contents Table Of Contents iii 2006 PS Audio International Inc All rights reserved Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Guide Questions and Answers Troubleshooting Warranty Ser...

Page 4: ...harmonic integrity for audio equipment while increasing color saturation and lowering video noise in video equipment On the rear of the Quintessence Power Center the cleaned AC voltage is distributed...

Page 5: ...ower Center The Quintessence can benefit from aftermarket isolation devices such as cones spikes and Sorbothane pads Once you have chosen the location for the Quintessence Power Center you can use the...

Page 6: ...l blink when you first power the Quintessence Power Center This is normal Once the Quintessence Power Center has been connected to an AC source it is time to connect your equipment Each Quintessence P...

Page 7: ...ceptacle set to switched This is the standard default and recommended switch setting for any source equipment plugged into the Quintessence Power Center These outlets will be delayed on turn off to gi...

Page 8: ...urement This measures the percent of harmonics present on the incoming AC line Typical in a home is between 2 and 5 Harmonics are generated by distortions in the AC waveforms clipped top of the sine w...

Page 9: ...intessence Power Center cease to function check the circuit breaker and if that fails contact your dealer or PS Audio s service center for help Placement of the Quintessence Power Center is important...

Page 10: ...ltage mode you can monitor the incoming voltage from the wall In the THD harmonic distortion mode you can monitor incoming THD from the wall The output frequency of the Quintessence Power Center is th...

Page 11: ...breaker to activate Lastly make sure you are feeding the Quintessence the correct voltage The Quintessence Power Centers are specific to your country s voltage If for example you are trying to operat...

Page 12: ...ifier you will need to jump to step 4 If you have a preamp or processor that is feeding the power amp your next step would be to disconnect all inputs to the preamplifier or processor Once these are d...

Page 13: ...tching transformer If you have problems finding one call your local cable TV company for advice The matching transformer will be placed between the cable TV cord and the VCR TV or processor Just remem...

Page 14: ...s without a Return Authorization Number or without a visible RA Number on the exterior of the shipping container will be returned to the sender freight collect c RETURNED PRODUCT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED B...

Page 15: ...s on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specifi...

Page 16: ...the product during shipment to the PS Audio factory and ensure all freight shipping charges are prepaid The product may also be hand delivered to the California or Colorado facilities if arrangements...

Page 17: ...el your country s authorized dealer or distributor is either unwilling or unable to service your PS Audio products please contact our service department at service psaudio com or at the above contact...

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