Panamax MAX 5510 owner manual Introduction, Filtration System is the Complete Solution

INTRODUCTION

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:

•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.

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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