Panamax M5100 Owners Manual - Page 3

BEFORE YOU BEGIN Items included with the MAX® 5100 : MAX® 5100 1 RJ-11 Telephone Cable 2 Coax Cables 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 A/V equipment and will degrade the overall performance of your entire system. 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 real solution to the problem. The MAX® 5100's Filtration System is a Real Solution! Outlet Banks 1 & 2: The primary filtration system features two banks of independently filtered outlets (4 per bank) for your A/V equipment. These outlet banks utilize Balanced L filter circuits which are specifically designed to filter out electromagnetic and radio frequency interference in common mode. Cross-contamination between the two banks is also eliminated with this design. Bank 1 is Always-On, providing continuous power for those components that have programmable memory settings. Bank 2 can be set to either Always-On or Switched with a shut-down delay. High-Current Outlet Bank: The unique power requirements of current hungry components such as amplifiers and powered subwoofers are also addressed. These components can rapidly draw large amounts of current to replenish their power supply capacitors after thunderous bass notes. Line conditioners that utilize coils (inductors) in series with the AC power line can "choke" off this large inrush current, thereby reducing the amplifiers' ability to operate at peak performance levels, resulting in a flat, dead sound. The MAX® 5100's two high-current outlets are fed by noise filtration circuitry that does not utilize coils and provides full, unimpeded power for your amplifiers and powered subwoofers. Other Features Enhance the Functionality: Many other exciting features enhance your overall entertainment experience and provide state-of-the-art power protection, including: • Sequential start-up and shut-down of your system using an A/V receiver (or other component) and the 12VDC trigger input. • Protect or Disconnect™ circuitry protects your equipment against AC power surges. • SurgeGate Plus™ circuitry protects your equipment by disconnecting power during prolonged over and under voltages, and then automatically reconnects when the power returns to a safe level. As you read through the rest of this manual, you'll discover many more unique features. As audiophiles, we care about the quality of your listening and/or viewing experience. Our goal is to: • Provide clean pure power • Protect your investment • Enhance the pleasure you get from you're A/V system Thank you for choosing Panamax for your power quality needs. Please finish reading the instructions, install your MAX® 5100 and enjoy the full potential of your entertainment system. USA & Canada (800) 472-5555 • (707) 283-5900 • Fax (707) 283-5901 1