Key Features and Functions

Sequential Start/Shutdown

Complex audio/video systems may be susceptible to voltage transients generated internally at start-up/shutdown if all of the equipment is powered on or off at the same time. This can cause speaker “thumps” which are not only annoying but can also damage the speakers and or trip product circuit breakers. The MX5102 is designed to eliminate these transients by providing a “start-up” delay for the High-Current outlets and a “shutdown” delay for the Switched Outlet Banks. This minimizes in rush current issues by allowing the components plugged into the Switched Outlet Banks to power-up and stabilize before any amplifiers and powered subwoofers are turned on. This sequence is reversed during shutdown. The amplifiers and powered subwoofers turn off, their power supplies drain, and then the equipment plugged into the Switched Outlet Banks are turned off.

Voltage Sense Trigger

The MX5102 voltage sense trigger input uses a standard 3.5mm (1/8”) mini- mono plug. This feature provides an ON/OFF trigger for the MX5102 using

a Direct Current voltage signal. Many components such as pre-amplifiers and receivers have a DC trigger built in, and will transmit a constant power signal when turned on and in use. The presence of this power signal will turn on the MX5102’s switched outlets. When the source component is turned off, the voltage trigger signal is also turned off and the MX5102’s shutdown sequence is initiated. An AC Adapter of the appropriate voltage, plugged into a switched outlet, may also be used if a DC trigger is not built in. When in use the Voltage Sense Trigger overrides the function of the on/off power button.

Battery Backup Outlet Bank

Today’s audio/video systems include several components that greatly benefit from uninterrupted power. Cable boxes and satellite receivers take a substantial amount of time to recover all of the programming information after a power failure. DVRs can continue to record scheduled programs. Projection television bulbs can fail from thermal shock if the power is abruptly interrupted and the television cannot go through the proper cool down cycle. MX5102 includes a bank of 2 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) outlets.

Learning IR Control

The learning function lets you program MX5102 to send standby or shut- down commands to components such as DLP ceiling projectors or rear projection televisions. For example: if the power fails, the projector’s lamp is turned off while battery back-up outlets continue to provide battery power to the projector’s cooling fan. Proper shutdown is ensured and expensive lamps are protected from damage. The MX5102 can learn up to two discrete IR commands to send a single command to two devices, or to send a two- command macro to a single device.

Automatic Over & Under Voltage Protection

Panamax’s power monitoring circuitry constantly monitors the AC line volt- age for unsafe voltage conditions such as momentary spikes or prolonged over-voltages and under-voltages (brownouts). These unsafe conditions pose a very dangerous threat to all electronic equipment within the home. If the MX5102 senses an unsafe power condition, it will automatically discon- nect your equipment from the power to protect equipment from damage. When MX5102 disconnects from the power, the Battery Backup Outlets are switched to battery power.

•When subjected to a 6,000V (open circuit voltage) / 500A (short circuit cur- rent) surge, the MX5102 limits its voltage output to less than 330V peak, UL’s best rating. The MX5102 will withstand, without damage, 10,000A surges, far exceeding the UL requirement of only 3000 Ampere surges.

•If the magnitude of the surge is greater than the capacity of the surge protection components, the MX5102’s Protect or Disconnect Circuitry will disconnect your equipment in order to protect it. The MX5102 will need to be repaired or replaced by Panamax if this occurs within the 3 yr. product warranty.

Cable/Sat/Antenna Signal Protection

Coaxial protection circuits achieve optimum signal quality from our new coaxial protectors that have the smallest signal loss on the market - less than

0.5db of attenuation from 0 MHz to 2.2 GHz. Our upgraded coaxial protection has been specifically designed to virtually eliminate signal loss. The clamping level of 75V will meet the demands of both cable and satellite voltage while minimizing exposure to damaging spikes and surges.

Telephone Line Protection

Digital video recorders and satellite TV receivers require a telephone line con- nection for TV show scheduling and/or Pay-Per-View services. The MX5102 also provides surge protection for this line. One pair of RJ- 11 telephone jacks is provided for this. The clamping level of the MX5102 telephone protector is 267 volts. This will allow typical ring voltage (90-130VAC) and operating bat- tery voltage (-48DC) to pass through the circuit and still protect the modem in your satellite receiver from damage.

LAN

Protection circuits for 10/100 baseT Ethernet lines. Incoming LAN line MUST be plugged into the LINE jack. Patch cord to the equipment MUST be plugged into the EQUIP jacks. 8 wire protection, 50V clamping.

Isolated Banks: LiFT Technology EMI/RFI Noise Filtration with Isola- tion Between Outlet Banks:

Your audio/video components are constantly being bombarded by electromag- netic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) through their AC power source. This contaminated power can affect audio/video equipment and will degrade the overall performance of your entire system. Common symptoms of contaminated power include loss of picture detail, dull colors, pops, hisses, hums and visual artifacts. The MX5102 is designed to eliminate noise contamination, supply clean power to your system and provide noise iso- lation between the outlet banks so that any noise created by A/V components plugged into the MX5102 cannot contaminate the power going to equipment plugged into the other outlet banks of the MX5102.

Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT)

For improving picture and sound quality nothing filters AC noise better. LiFT evenly eliminates noise across the entire bandwidth, ensuring peak audio and video performance by reducing harmonic distortion and improving the signal- to-noise ratio. With LiFT, you are assured consistent performance and the highest resolution from any audio or video playback system.