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Safety Instructions

1.  Read Instructions  - All the safety and operating instructions 

should be read before the product is operated.

2.  Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should 

be retained for future reference.

3.  Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating 

instructions should be adhered to.

4.  Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should 

be followed.

5.  Cleaning - Unplug this product from the power outlet before 

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

6.  Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for 

example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; 

in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. These 

precautions also apply to the power cord.

7.  Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, 

stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing seri-

ous injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product. 

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended 

by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of 

the product should follow manufacturer’s instructions and should 

use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

8.  Ventilation - This unit may be equipped with slots and openings 

in the cabinet (housing) which are provided for ventilation and 

to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from 

overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered. 

The openings should never be blocked by placing the product 

on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should 

be not placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or 

rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s 

instructions have been adhered to. For products equipped with a 

separate power supply unit, leave at least 5cm (2in.) of free space 

on all sides and the top of the power supply.

9.  Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the 

type of power source indicated on the marking label (placed on 

the product and/or, if applicable, on a separate power supply 

unit). If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, 

consult your product dealer or local power company. For products 

intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to 

the operating instructions.

10.  Grounding and Polarity - some units for proper operation or 

to take full advantage of their capabilities may require to be 

connected to a grounded power outlet – refer to the user manual 

for more information. 

Some units may have markings for the live (L) and neutral (N) 

conductors for power - in order to take full advantage of capa-

bilities of such products, it is recommended to properly connect 

the polarity according to the markings on the unit - refer to the 

user manual for more information. Connecting the polarity not in 

accordance with the markings will not affect the durability and 

reliability of the device.

11.  Power-cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed 

so that the are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items 

placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords 

at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit 

from the product.

12.  Lighting - For added protection for this product during a lighting 

storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods 

of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna 

or system cables. This will prevent damage to the product due to 

lighting and power-line surges.

13.  Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or 

integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire 

or electric shock.

14.  Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this 

product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage 

points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric 

shock. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and 

ensure that no objects filled with water, such as vases are placed 

on the apparatus.

15.  Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as 

opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous 

voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service 

personnel.

16.  Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from wall outlet 

and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following 

conditions:

•  when power supply cord or plug is damaged;

•  if liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product;

•  if the product does not operate normally by following the oper-

ating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by 

the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other 

controls may result in damage and will require extensive work 

by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal 

operation;

•  if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way;

•  if the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this 

indicates a need for a service.

17.   Replacement Parts -  when replacement parts are required, be 

sure the technician has used replacement parts specified by the 

manufacturer or with the same characteristics as the original 

part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock 

or other hazards.

18.  Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this 

product, ask the service technician to perform safety check to 

determine that the products is in proper operating condition.

19.  Wall of ceiling mounting - The product should be mounted to a 

wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

20. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources 

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products (includ-

ing amplifiers) that produce heat.

21.  [Refer to products equipped with vacuum tubes] Tube Cage or 

cover - For your safety and to protect the vacuum tubes this 

product may be equipped with the factory installed vacuum tube 

cage or cover. 

It is not recommended to remove the cage or cover unless it is 

required to change the vacuum tubes. 

When the cage or cover is removed - do not touch the vacuum 

tubes - they may be hot and burn the skin!

22. Operating Environment - Operating environment temperature and 

humidity of the unit: +5°C to +35°C (+41°F to +95°F); less than 

85% RH (cooling slots not blocked).

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Summary of Contents for PC Series

Page 1: ...PC Series 230V POWER LINE CONDITIONER FOR USE WITH AUDIO VIDEO EQUIPMENT Instruction Manual Edition 03 2020 ...

Page 2: ...ct on internal circuits and power supplies of your equipment and because the PC conditioner works as a buffer between the wall socket and your gear it will help to increase the longevity of the connected components Features Independent groups of switched and unswitched power sockets Schuko type specifically designed for use with different audio and video equipment Voltage meter selected models to ...

Page 3: ...3 Contents Safety Instructions 4 Controls and display 6 Hooking Up the Conditioner and Operation 7 Kit Content 11 ...

Page 4: ...ON FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE THE FUSE IF THE UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A USER REPLACEABLE FUSE ONLY WITH THE SAME AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE TYPE IN CASE WHEN THE UNIT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A USER REPLACEABLE FUSE REFER REPLACEMENT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING THE UNIT MAY BECOME HOT ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO ALLOW FOR COOLING DO NOT PLACE THE UNIT NEAR A HE...

Page 5: ...ed on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 12 Lighting For added protection for this product during a lighting storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or system cables This will prev...

Page 6: ...rate this switch when the conditioner is connected to the electrical outlet this may damage the conditioner and or connected devices this may void your warranty Make sure to disconnect the Power Cable before operating the Polarity Switch A blown fuse should be only exchanged for exactly the same type as indicated on the rear conditioner panel above the Fuse Box The Power Cable should be disconnect...

Page 7: ...correctly the equipment power cable plug to the power line conditioner according to the polarity marking Hooking Up the Conditioner and Operation The Phase Detection is not related to the Power Switch and is always active when the conditioner is connected to the electrical outlet TOP 9 Switched Power Sockets Group I recommended for digital equipment Group II recommended for sound sources 10 Unswit...

Page 8: ...L N L N L N L N N L N L Group I 3A max Group IV 5A max N L N L Group III 5A max Group III Preamplifiers Accessories Preamplifier Phono Stage Headphone Amplifier PC 5000 SWITCHED Group II 1A max UNSWITCHED L N L N L N L N N L N L Group I 3A max Group IV 5A max N L N L Group III 5A max Group IV Amplifiers Power Amplifier Solid State Hybrid Tube Integrated Amplifiers AV Receiver PC 5000 SWITCHED Grou...

Page 9: ...r digital equipment DAC Music Streamer Media Player BT receiver Group II low power inductance filtering isolated by the power transformer of Power Sockets is recommended for sound sources CD DVD Blu ray Player Turntable Radio Tuner Note Group II is specially designed for sound sources Do not connect other equipment to the Power Sockets in this group UNSWITCHED POWER SOCKETS These sockets are not c...

Page 10: ...ase 3 conductor electrical outlet We recommend to use Schuko plugs in all power cables Make sure not to overload the power line conditioner and individual groups of Power Sockets Power load for each group of Power Sockets the total maximum power consumption for all connected devices to a given group should not exceed the maximum power load for this group The maximum load for each group is given in...

Page 11: ...t Directive do not dispose of this product as household waste or commercial waste Waste electrical and electronic equipement should be appropriately collected and recycled as required by practices established for your country For information on recycling of this product please contact your local authorities your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Your prod...

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