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An internal filter isolates the 2 red outlets from the 4 white and 2 gray outlets. All 8 outlets
offer the benefits of the surge protection and AC noise filtration, however we recommend that you plug
your digital and video components into the red outlets; your preamplifiers and processors into the gray
outlets; and your amplifiers, tuner or any component that requires switching into the white outlets.
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The switch labeled
NOISE FILTERING
controls the level of noise filtering that the P8 provides.
In the
RF
position the P8 provides radio frequency AC noise filtering. In the
WIDEBAND
position
the P8 provides filtering starting at approximately 1000Hz. We recommend using the wideband
filtering position for best audio and video performance.
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The green LED labeled
PROTECTION ACTIVE
indicates that the surge protection circuitry is
functioning properly. The LED will illuminate whenever the power switch is turned on and the P8
is plugged into an active wall outlet. If the green LED does not illuminate discontinue use of the
P8 and contact your Transparent dealer or Transparent Audio
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3-to-2 prong ground-lift adaptors or “cheater plugs” are often used to defeat undesirable ground
loops. Do not use these devices on the P8 power cord. Defeating the ground will void the
Connected Equipment Warranty. If such adaptors are necessary to prevent hum, use them only on
the power cords of the components causing the hum at the point where they plug into the P8.
UNSWITCHED
OUTLETS ON
•
Indicates power to
unswitched outlets
•
Green LED illuminates
when P8 is plugged in
ON-OFF SWITCH
•
Red area hidden:
switched outlets off
•
Red area exposed:
switched outlets on
4 WHITE OUTLETS
•
Activated with
power switch
•
Use for tuners,
amplifiers, or any
components that
need switching
2 GRAY OUTLETS
•
Always on
•
Use for preamp,
processor, or other
components that do
not require switching
2 RED OUTLETS
•
Always on
•
Use for digital and video components
•
These 2 outlets are isolated to
protect your other components
from digital/video noise
POWER CORD
ON-OFF VIA SWITCH
ON AT ALL TIMES
FILTER SWITCH
•
Red area hidden:
RF filtering only
•
Red area exposed:
wideband filtering
PROTECTION ACTIVE
•
Indicates surge protec-
tion circuitry is active
•
Green LED illuminates
when P8 is plugged in
LINE FAULT
•
Indicates an AC
line fault
•
Red LED illuminates
when no ground
is present or if AC
polarity is reversed
SWITCHED
OUTLETS ON
•
Indicates power to
switched outlets
•
Green LED illuminates
when ON switch is
selected
WIDEBAND FILTER
•
Indicates degree
of filtering
•
Green LED illuminates
when wideband filtering
is selected. When LED is
not illuminated, RF filtering
is selected.
