PS Audio MultiWave Operating Instructions

AC generators.
Your home's AC voltage, whether 115 volts or 220 volts, is a series of AC sine waves at either 50 Hz or 60 Hz. These sine waves are convert -
ed to DC (direct current) by the power supply in your audio video equipment. DC is necessary to run the circuits in your equipment.
The AC sine waves coming out of your home's wall outlet are never an ideal power source. Thier variable and inferior quality can and usually
does degrade the performance of your equipment.
The PS Audio Power Plant AC generator supplies near perfect AC sine waves to your equipment, at a specific frequency easily set by the front
panel control. This use of near perfect AC sine waves makes a positive impact on the audio/video quality of your system.
Now, MultiWave takes the Power Plant's generating technology a step closer to "better than" perfect AC sine waves. Instead of a series of sin -
gle frequency sine waves, the PS Audio MultiWave generator produces pure AC sine waves of multiple frequencies. These revolutionary mul -
tiple frequencies are stacked in a sequence that more closely approximates the proper charging characteristics sought by your system's elec -
tronics.
And the results? An audible and visual improvement in your audio/video system's performance. An analogy might help. Think of the power
coming out of your wall as the tap water coming out of your faucet. Drinkable? Depends where you live! Think of the PS Audio Power Plant
output as pure mineral water. Ah, refreshing! Now, think of the Power Plant with MultiWave as Gatorade: a power source designed to make
your equipment run and sound better.
Is it safe for your equipment?
Yes, with a FEW exceptions. These include some types of electric motors. We do not recommend using any of the MultiWave patterns for AC
synchronous motors on turntables. If you are planning on using the Power Plant to operate your turntable, we recommend you ONLY use the
standard sine wave functions of the Power Plant.
Check also to see if you have cooling fans in your equipment. Many amplifiers and projectors have small (or large) AC synchronous cooling
fans. On any equipment with a built-in fan, we recommend MultiWave pattern number 2, designated PS2 or the standard sine wave functions.
What features are new to the MultiWave upgrade?
In addition to the standard operation of every Power Plant, we have added several new features to the MultiWave software. These are:
1.
Ten MultiWave patterns
2. Output voltage adjustment from the front panel
3.
Auto return to the default setting on the front display
4.
Half the distortion of the original circuitry.
These instructions cover PS Audio Power Plant Models
Quick Start
We recommend you read these instructions before activating your new Multiwave software.
If, however, you want to jump right in, here is how to activate the MultiWave functions.
1.
Turn on the Power Plant.
2.
The display will read "Sin". You are in the sine wave mode.
3.
Push the "up" button and the display will read "SS1". This is the first MultiWave pattern,
and the one we recommend you start with.
in fans.
4.
If your equipment has a built in fan, push the "up" button again and the display will read
PS2. This is the second MultiWave, and the one recommended for units with fans inside,
and in many cases, power amplifiers.
What is MultiWave?
MultiWave is a new technology available exclusively on the PS Audio Power Plant series of
We have removed the "Display Blanking" from the original software. Its removal was
the result of numerous instances of customer confusion about uncertainty of the
Power Plant's successful operation.
Power Up the MultiWave Equipped Power Plant
If you are using a P300 Power Plant, make sure the master on/off switch on the rear
panel (of most P300 models) is in the "ON" position. Make sure the Power Plant has
power from an AC wall socket.
Press the front panel button labeled "Power".
The Power Plant will activate. The initial display will read " Sin". This is short for "Sine
wave".
Select MultiWave Operation
P300, P600 and P1200
This is not for turntables or equipment with built
This is not for turntables.