PS Audio P1000 - Manual (Page 3)

• Up to 1000 watts power delivery - depending on
load requirements.*
• Next generation MultiWave II technology featur-
ing AutoWave and TubeWave.
• Independent power zones keep power for ana-
log, digital and high current equipment electrically
isolated.
• Regenerated AC delivered through 8 Power Port
outlets.
• Filtered AC by High Current Ultimate Outlet™
delivered through 2 Power Port outlets.
• Front panel display for systems monitoring and
user interface.
• Front panel displays waveform setting, output
voltage, wattage and percentage of maximum
power output.
• Massive heat sinkinkg for silent operation
• Reduction of AC line noise by more than 70dB.
• High voltage surge suppression devices for
surge and spike protection.
• Lower AC impedance for better transients.
• Insane toroidal transformer for extended head-
room.
• PS Audio’s brushed aluminum classic chassis.
• PS Bus for communication with other PS Audio
devices.
* Note about power consumption:
The P1000 is capable of delivering up to 1000 watts into
a reactive load and up to 700 watts into a resistive load.
Examples of a reactive load are: most solid state equipment
and video products. An example of a resistive load is: tube
based equipment.
Quick Start Guide
1. Place the P1000 in a rack or on a shelf in
the audio/video system. If placed on carpet it
is necessary to use isolation or accessory feet
to elevate it above the carpet 1 inch. Failure to
do so could compromise the power regeneration
capabilities of the P1000.
2. Connect audio/video equipment to the P1000.
There are five electrically isolated duplex recep-
tacles on the P1000, which are oriented verti-
cally.
For optimum performance, we recommend that
equipment with medium wattage power require-
ments be plugged into the “Regenerated AC”
receptacles (2-ch preamps, AV processors, DVD/
CD players, Satellite receivers, PVR’s, D to A con-
verters, low power solid state amplifiers, etc).
Equipment with extremely high wattage power
requirements should be plugged into the “Filtered
AC” receptacles (direct view TVs, plasma or pro-
jection displays, multi-channel, tube or high pow-
ered amplifiers).
3. Plug the P1000 into a power source such as a
wall outlet. Use the supplied AC power cable, or
an aftermarket power cable. We would strongly
urge the use of an xStream Power Cable.
4. Turn on the P1000 by pressing the power but-
ton located on the center of the front panel. The
Regenerated AC zone will become active. The
Filtered AC zone immediately becomes active
when the P1000 is plugged into a live outlet.
5. If desired, select a MultiWave II setting or allow
AutoWave to adapt to the power needs of your
system using the front panel controls.
Default settings
The P1000 comes from the factory with standard
default settings that should work well for most
situations. The type of power delivery can be
configured to achieve the optimal performance
for any system.
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up the P1000. If the Filtered AC outlets still do not
pass AC, please contact your dealer for additional
service.
The P1000 seems to be working, but the dis-
play is blank
The P1000 may be in the display blanking mode.
Press the Mode Up or Down buttons on the front
panel and the display should turn back on.
My turntable or fan based equipment is not
operating normally
Any turntable or equipment with AC synchronous
fans should not be used with MultiWave II or
AutoWave. These products must be used with
60Hz SINE mode or be plugged into the Filtered
AC outlets.
The P1000 shut down but the display is blank
and the fuses are not blown
The P1000 has redundant thermal protection that
will shut the unit down in the event the internal
temperature is too hot. If airflow is inadequate or
room temperature is very warm and the P1000 is
run near 100% capacity for very long periods of
time this type of shut-down may occur. The P1000
will automatically turn back on when it has cooled
sufficiently. If this occurs the load should be less-
ened on the P1000 or else improve the airflow
around the P1000.
Note:
The following display messages apply only to the
regenerator circuit. The Power Port receptacle dedi-
cated to the built in High Current Ultimate Outlet will
continue to pass AC.
The display is flashing “HOT!”
The P1000 will turn itself off and flash “HOT!” on
the display if it detects an internal temperature
that exceeds safe operating limits.
The P1000 will not power up during the cool down
process. The P1000 is ready to be reactivated
only after it returns to safe operating temperature,
at this time the power button will become active.
Please use this time to reduce the load that is
connected to the Regenerated AC outlets of the
P1000. This message will be displayed when the
P1000 is being overworked.
The display is flashing a percentage
The P1000 will turn itself off and flash a percent-
age (for example, “184%”) on the display if it
detects an over-current condition.
If the current draw exceeds 100% of the P1000’s
maximum recommended capacity for more than 3
seconds, it will power down and display the over-
current amount.
If the current draw exceeds 200% of the P1000’s
maximum recommended capacity, it will instanta-
neously power down and display the over-current
amount.
Press the front panel power button once to clear
the flashing display and again to turn the unit back
on. If this message continues to appear, you must
reduce the load on the P1000.
The display is flashing “SHORT”
The P1000 will turn itself off and flash “SHORT”
on the display if it detects an electrical short,
which means a product connected to the P1000
is trying to draw too much current. This could be
related to a defective power cable that is plugged
into the back of the P1000.
Press the front panel power button once to clear
the flashing display and again to turn the unit back
on. If it continues to flash “SHORT” disconnect all
output connections from the back of the P1000
and power it up again. Be sure to check the power
cables for any defects before plugging them back
in.
If the display continues to read “SHORT” please
contact your dealer for additional service.
The display is flashing “FAULT”
The P1000 will turn itself off and flash “FAULT”
on the display if it detects a general hardware or
software error. It is highly unlikely that the P1000
will ever experience this condition, but FAULT
indicator has been built-in to ensure proper and
long-term product reliability.
If this message is displayed, simply turn the P1000
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