Panamax 7500-PRO owner manual Introduction, Digital Source Components or Display Devices

INTRODUCTION

Your Audio/Video components are constantly being bombarded by electromagnetic interfer- ence (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) through their power cords. This con- taminated power can affect analog and digital equipment and will degrade the overall per- formance of your entire system. Digital com- ponents can also introduce noise on their AC power lines, which can interfere with the per- formance of analog components. Common symptoms of contaminated power include pops, hisses, hums, visual artifacts, etc. Most power filtering devices will remove some of this interference but don’t provide a compre- hensive solution to the problem.

The MAX® 7500-Pro’s Power Filtration System is the Complete Solution!

Digital Source Components or Display Devices:

The heart of the MAX® 7500-Pro is a 720 VA, Isolation Transformer that provides power to two outlet banks for your digital source com- ponents or displays. 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 contamina- tion gets past the isolation transformer! In addition, any noise generated by your digital source components is isolated and prevented from reaching the rest of your equipment through their power cords.

Two different power modes, Isolated or Common Ground, are available as output from the isolation transformer. These are selected with the front panel Ground Isolation pushbut- ton. The outlet banks (3 and 4) of the isolation transformer utilize GFCI outlets to safely per- form this function.

In the Common Ground mode, the ground pin of each outlet on banks 3 and 4 is connected to ground, as is the center tap of the isolation transformer. This gives you Balanced Power with a common ground reference.

In Isolated ground mode, the ground pin of each outlet on banks 3 and 4 is connected to the center tap of the isolation transformer, and is isolated from the common ground. This gives you Balanced Power with Ground Isolation to help eliminate annoying ground loops in your system.

Analog Components:

Two banks of independently filtered outlets (banks 1 and 2) are designed for your analog components. These outlet banks utilize “Balanced Double L” filter circuits which are far superior to any other design in filtering out all forms of electromagnetic and radio fre- quency interference in both common and nor- mal modes. Cross-contamination between your components is also eliminated with this design.

High-Current Components:

One bank of individually switched outlets (bank 5) specifically addresses the unique power requirements of current hungry compo- nents 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 reducing the amplifiers’ ability to operate at peak perform- ance levels, resulting in a flat, dead sound. The MAX® 7500-Pro’s high-current outlets are fed by noise filtration circuitry that does not utilize coils and provides full, unimpeded power for your amplifiers and powered sub- woofers.

Other Convenience Features Enhance the Functionality:

Although the MAX® 7500-Pro’s functionality revolves around regulation, noise filtration and power protection, many other exciting features enhance your overall entertainment experi- ence, including:

•An analog, backlit voltmeter indicates the AC line voltage coming into your system.

•An analog, backlit combination meter in one mode shows the actual current draw of all your connected components, giving a visual refer- ence as to how your system is functioning under a variety of conditions. In the second mode it indicates the regulated voltage output on banks 1 through 4.

•A front panel pushbutton controls the display of the combination meter, toggling between “Volts Out” and “Amps In”

•A front panel auto-brightness function that will dim all of the front panel LED’s whenever the lights in the room are turned off to elimi- nate any bright lighting while you are enjoying a movie.

•A detachable rear panel LED convenience lamp simplifies system setup in low-light situ- ations.

•An Always-On, convenience outlet on the front panel is for temporary AC connections.

As you read through the rest of this manual, you’ll discover many more unique features. As home theater enthusiasts, we care about the quality of your listening and/or viewing experi- ence. Our goals are to:

•Make power better (conditioning that allows your system to perform up to its full capabili- ties)

•Make power safer (protect your investment from damaging power disturbances)

•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® 7500-Pro and enjoy the full potential of your entertainment system.

2 1690 Corporate Circle, Petaluma CA 94954 • www.panamax.com