Panamax MAX 5510 - Manual (Page 4)

Your Audio/Video components are constantly being
bombarded by electromagnetic interference (EMI)
and radio frequency interference (RFI) through their
power cords. This contaminated power can affect
analog and digital equipment and will degrade the
overall performance of your entire system. Digital
components can also introduce noise on their AC
power lines, which can interfere with the performance
of analog components. Common symptoms of con-
taminated power include, among others, pops, hiss-
es, hums, and visual artifacts. Most power filtering
devices remove some of this interference but don’t
provide a comprehensive solution to the problem.
The MAX ® 5510 ACRegenerator’s Tri-Power
Filtration System is the Complete Solution!
Level 1 - for Digital Source Components:
True isolation from contaminated power sources is
the first level. The heart of the MAX ® 5510 is a
500VA, Isolation Transformer that provides power to
four outlets for your digital source components. AC
Regeneration through electromagnetic coupling
between the primary and secondary windings of the
transformer allows only clean, pure AC power to
reach your equipment. None of the EMI/RFI contam-
ination gets past the isolation transformer! In addi-
tion, any noise generated by your digital source com-
ponents is isolated and prevented from reaching the
rest of your connected equipment.
Two different power modes, Isolated and Balanced,
are available as output from the isolation transformer.
These are selected with the front panel AC
Regeneration pushbutton. In the Isolated mode, the
secondary (load side) of the transformer’s winding is
completely isolated from ground connections.
In the Balanced mode, a center tap wire from the sec-
ondary winding is connected to ground. This creates
a balanced voltage waveform (+60V Line-Ground & -
60V Neutral-Ground, 180 degrees out-of-phase),
which still provides 120VAC to your equipment.
The MAX ® 5510 allows you to switch between
Isolated and Balanced modes as there is no way to
categorically state that either filter mode is better than
the other. Both modes provide clean, regenerated
power to your digital source components. Results
will depend upon the quality of incoming power,
noise sources close to your home or system, the
combination of components and the routing of inter-
connected cabling. One setting may provide better
results than the other for your particular system but
the only way to really know is to try both and use the
one that sounds better to you.
Level 2 – for Analog Components:
The second level in the Tri-Power Filtration system
features two banks of independently filtered outlets (2
outlets per bank) for analog components. These
outlet banks utilize "Balanced Double L" filter circuits
that are far superior to any other design in filtering
out all forms of electromagnetic and radio frequency
interference in both common and normal modes.
Cross-contamination between your components is
also eliminated with this design.
Level 3 – for High-Current Components:
The third level of the system specifically addresses
the unique power requirements of current-hungry
components such as amplifiers and powered sub-
woofers. These components rapidly draw large
amounts of current to replenish their capacitors after
thunderous bass notes. Line conditioners that utilize
coils (inductors) in series with the AC power line can
"choke" off this large in-rush current, thereby reduc-
ing the amplifiers’ ability to operate at peak perform-
ance levels. The MAX® 5510’s high-current outlets
are fed by noise filtration circuitry that does not uti-
lize coils. It provides full, unimpeded power for your
amplifiers and powered subwoofers for maximum
performance and the optimum listening experience.
Other Convenience Features Enhance the
Functionality:
Although the MAX ® 5510’s functionality revolves
around noise filtration and power protection, many
other exciting features enhance your overall enter-
tainment experience, including:
As you read through the rest of this manual, you’ll
discover many more unique features. As audio-
philes, we care about the quality of your listening
and/or viewing experience. Our goals are to:
• Provide clean, pure power
• Protect your investment
• Enhance the pleasure you get from your A/V
system
Thank you for choosing Panamax for your power
quality needs. Please finish reading the instructions,
install the MAX ® 5510, and enjoy the full potential of
your entertainment system.
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INTRODUCTION
An analog, backlit voltmeter indicates the AC line
voltage coming into your system.
An analog, backlit ammeter shows the actual cur-
rent draw of all your connected components, giv-
ing a visual reference as to how your system is
functioning under a variety of conditions.
A detachable convenience lamp simplifies
changing CD’s or DVD’s and making other system
adjustments in low-light situations. A rear panel
connector for the lamp also allows for its use dur-
ing system setup.
A combination ON/OFF/Dimmer switch controls
both the meter lighting and convenience lamp.
An Always-On, convenience outlet on the front
panel is for temporary AC connections.
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