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Soft Start - Continuous Use and Break-In Time

When power is first applied to the Elite 20 PF i, (the front panel breaker- power toggle must be switched to the “on” position)
the Soft Start feature is activated.  There is an audible “clack” when the Elite 20 PF i is first turned on or off.  This sound is
produced by the Soft Start circuit’s 30 Amp relay engaging or disengaging.  There is virtually nothing in the Elite 20 PF i’s
construction, design, or componentry to wear over the life time of the product, and there is no power draw from your electric
service meter aside from the LED power indicator, lamps, and relay circuits.  For this reason the Elite 20 PF i may be left with
its power engaged permanently at a cost of pennies per month. This is an added benefit, as many audio/videophiles find
performance improves significantly when leaving low-powered components permanently charged (turned on).  In fact, this
is true of the Elite 20 PF i.  Though it will function flawlessly right from its shipping carton, the performance of its circuit parts
will improve after approximately two weeks of continuous use or “break-in.”

The RMS current available before the circuit breaker trips varies due to what is referred to as a vector load.  Simply put,
the type of power supplies or electronic circuits connected to the Elite 20 PF i will have an effect on its circuit breaker’s
perceived current load, and therefore, when it will trip.  Though the benefits of Power Factor Technology far outweigh the
small reduction in continuous current draw, this must be accounted for when constructing a large system with high current
demands.

The total continuous current draw of most electronic components is typically listed in Watts by their AC input cord or AC
connector. Watt ratings are simply added to determine the total system RMS current draw. It should also be noted that the
Elite 20 PF i’s Power Factor Technology circuitry has no actual effect on the power drawn from your utilities’ power meter. The
Elite 20 PF i draws a mere 8.5 Watts independent of other components, so it may be left on at all times.

Retractable Front Panel Lights and Dimmer Control

The Elite 20 PF i includes a front panel mounted dimmer control for the two retractable front panel light tubes. The dimmer
knob controls the brightness of both light fixtures. Turn it clockwise to increase brightness; turn it counter-clockwise to
decrease brightness.  When the lights tubes are fully inserted flush to the front panel, the light circuit is turned off via an
internal micro-switch.  Whether the light tubes are retracted or nearly flush with the front panel, there will be no appreciable
heat regardless of dimmer setting due to the efficiency of our full light spectrum LED’s.

Suggested AC Connection

Audio/Video Outlets

Unswitched

AC Cord

Amplifier Outlets

Unswitched

2 - 7 Channel
Amplifier/
Receiver

Satellite

Receiver/

Cable Box

Video Outlets

Unswitched