PS Audio UPC-200 Owner's Reference Manual

PS Audio UPC-200 Owner's Reference Manual

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Owner's Reference
Owner's Reference
UPC Power Center
Instructions for use
UPC Power Center
Document 15-040-01-1
4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301
Introduction i
PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com
©2004 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 ® Owner’s Reference Owner’s Reference UPC Power Center Instructions for use UPC Power Center Document 15-040-01-1 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Introduction i PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2004 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    When making connections to this or any other component, make sure all components are off. Turn off all systems’ power before connecting the PS Audio component to any other component. Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting Warranty Service 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com Table Of Contents ©2004 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved. Owner’s Reference UPC Power Center 2 - 3 4 - 5 6 - 7 8 - 9...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Use separately or There are two Ultimate PowerCells in each UPC-200 and they can be used as separate zones with isolation from each other or together to provide a higher current, lower impedance path to your together equipment.
  • Page 5: Power Cables

    There are several ways to mount the UPC-200: on a rack shelf, on the fl oor behind the equipment, or simply on a shelf next to the powered equipment. If the UPC-200 is to be placed on the fl oor or carpet, make sure the unit is not going to come in Cautions contact with water or cleaning solvents.
  • Page 6: High Current

    Insert the UPC-200 into the system. Plug the UPC-200 into the power source using the AC power Insert the UPC cable you selected. It is advisable to use as short a power cable as possible to the UPC-200. We do not recommend plugging the UPC-200 into an extension strip or plug extender unless it is of the highest quality and heavy duty design, such as the PS Audio Juice Bar or device with similar properties.
  • Page 7 UPC-200. It is important to note that the AC power cable is a critical link in the chain and great care should be taken to ensure only the best non-restrictive AC power cable is used to power both the UPC 200 and your AV equipment.
  • Page 8: Questions And Answers

    I run the UPC The UPC-200 is specifi c to your country’s voltage. Do not use the UPC-200 on a voltage higher than it is rated for. For instance, do not take a 120 volt rated UPC 200 and attempt to use it in a 220 volt 200 on and how country.
  • Page 9 200 may be operated at any voltage, appropriate to the board. The UPC-200 is non-current limiting and may be used with any sized power amplifi er, projector or source equipment in your system. It is recommended the UPC 200 be used separately in the high current mode (bottom mounted switch) if the load is a big one, such as a large power amplifi...
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    If no power comes out of the UPC-200 it probably indicates no power is going into the UPC-200. There are no internal fuses. Check the front panel of the UPC-200 to see if the power light is lit. If it is...
  • Page 11 Expectations are a funny thing. If you are not expecting much, you’re usually quite happy with any result at all and the opposite is equally true. The UPC-200 will lower the apparent noise fl oor of recordings, improve the harmonic structure of instruments and increase depth and ambience. If you expect 1000 veils to be removed from your system, you’ll most likely be disappointed.
  • Page 12: Warranty

    In the event the product fails to meet this Warranty and the above conditions have been met, the purchaser’s sole remedy under this Limited Warranty shall be to return the product to PS Audio or an authorized PS Audio repair center where the defect will be repaired without charge for parts or labor.
  • Page 13: Outside The Us

    PS Audio will fulfi ll the conditions of the warranty. Such product must be returned at the owner’s expense to the PS Audio factory, together with a photocopy of the bill of sale for that product, a detailed description of the problem, and any information necessary for return shipment.
  • Page 14 RA number must be inside the box to number qualify for service. If you are transferring your warranty, you must fi rst contact PS Audio or your dealer or distributor for details. To contact the PS Audio Service Department:...
  • Page 15 2. Insure and accept all liability for loss or damage to the product during shipment to the dealer or distributor’s Service Department and ensure all freight (shipping) charges are prepaid. If you feel your country’s dealer or distributor is either unwilling or unable to service your PS Audio If you have products, please contact our service department at service@psaudio.com or at the above contact...
  • Page 16: Owner's Reference Upc Power Center

    ® Owner’s Reference Owner’s Reference UPC Power Center Instructions for use UPC Power Center Document 15-040-01-1 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Introduction i PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2004 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 17: Important Safety Instructions

    When making connections to this or any other component, make sure all components are off. Turn off all systems’ power before connecting the PS Audio component to any other component. Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality.
  • Page 18 Troubleshooting Warranty Service 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com Table Of Contents ©2004 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved. Owner’s Reference UPC Power Center 2 - 3 4 - 5 6 - 7 8 - 9...
  • Page 19: Introduction

    Use separately or There are two Ultimate PowerCells in each UPC-200 and they can be used as separate zones with isolation from each other or together to provide a higher current, lower impedance path to your together equipment.
  • Page 20: Getting Started

    There are several ways to mount the UPC-200: on a rack shelf, on the fl oor behind the equipment, or simply on a shelf next to the powered equipment. If the UPC-200 is to be placed on the fl oor or carpet, make sure the unit is not going to come in Cautions contact with water or cleaning solvents.
  • Page 21: High Current

    Insert the UPC-200 into the system. Plug the UPC-200 into the power source using the AC power Insert the UPC cable you selected. It is advisable to use as short a power cable as possible to the UPC-200. We do not recommend plugging the UPC-200 into an extension strip or plug extender unless it is of the highest quality and heavy duty design, such as the PS Audio Juice Bar or device with similar properties.
  • Page 22 UPC-200. It is important to note that the AC power cable is a critical link in the chain and great care should be taken to ensure only the best non-restrictive AC power cable is used to power both the UPC 200 and your AV equipment.
  • Page 23: Questions And Answers

    I run the UPC The UPC-200 is specifi c to your country’s voltage. Do not use the UPC-200 on a voltage higher than it is rated for. For instance, do not take a 120 volt rated UPC 200 and attempt to use it in a 220 volt 200 on and how country.
  • Page 24 200 may be operated at any voltage, appropriate to the board. The UPC-200 is non-current limiting and may be used with any sized power amplifi er, projector or source equipment in your system. It is recommended the UPC 200 be used separately in the high current mode (bottom mounted switch) if the load is a big one, such as a large power amplifi...
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    If no power comes out of the UPC-200 it probably indicates no power is going into the UPC-200. There are no internal fuses. Check the front panel of the UPC-200 to see if the power light is lit. If it is...
  • Page 26 Expectations are a funny thing. If you are not expecting much, you’re usually quite happy with any result at all and the opposite is equally true. The UPC-200 will lower the apparent noise fl oor of recordings, improve the harmonic structure of instruments and increase depth and ambience. If you expect 1000 veils to be removed from your system, you’ll most likely be disappointed.
  • Page 27: Terms And Conditions

    In the event the product fails to meet this Warranty and the above conditions have been met, the purchaser’s sole remedy under this Limited Warranty shall be to return the product to PS Audio or an authorized PS Audio repair center where the defect will be repaired without charge for parts or labor.
  • Page 28: Outside The Us

    PS Audio will fulfi ll the conditions of the warranty. Such product must be returned at the owner’s expense to the PS Audio factory, together with a photocopy of the bill of sale for that product, a detailed description of the problem, and any information necessary for return shipment.
  • Page 29: Service

    RA number must be inside the box to number qualify for service. If you are transferring your warranty, you must fi rst contact PS Audio or your dealer or distributor for details. To contact the PS Audio Service Department:...
  • Page 30 2. Insure and accept all liability for loss or damage to the product during shipment to the dealer or distributor’s Service Department and ensure all freight (shipping) charges are prepaid. If you feel your country’s dealer or distributor is either unwilling or unable to service your PS Audio If you have products, please contact our service department at service@psaudio.com or at the above contact...
  • Page 31: Owner's Reference Upc Power Center

    ® Owner’s Reference Owner’s Reference UPC Power Center Instructions for use UPC Power Center Document 15-040-01-1 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Introduction i PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2004 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 32 When making connections to this or any other component, make sure all components are off. Turn off all systems’ power before connecting the PS Audio component to any other component. Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality.
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting Warranty Service 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com Table Of Contents ©2004 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved. Owner’s Reference UPC Power Center 2 - 3 4 - 5 6 - 7 8 - 9...
  • Page 34: Introduction

    Use separately or There are two Ultimate PowerCells in each UPC-200 and they can be used as separate zones with isolation from each other or together to provide a higher current, lower impedance path to your together equipment.
  • Page 35: Getting Started

    There are several ways to mount the UPC-200: on a rack shelf, on the fl oor behind the equipment, or simply on a shelf next to the powered equipment. If the UPC-200 is to be placed on the fl oor or carpet, make sure the unit is not going to come in Cautions contact with water or cleaning solvents.
  • Page 36: Quick Start Guide

    Insert the UPC-200 into the system. Plug the UPC-200 into the power source using the AC power Insert the UPC cable you selected. It is advisable to use as short a power cable as possible to the UPC-200. We do not recommend plugging the UPC-200 into an extension strip or plug extender unless it is of the highest quality and heavy duty design, such as the PS Audio Juice Bar or device with similar properties.
  • Page 37 UPC-200. It is important to note that the AC power cable is a critical link in the chain and great care should be taken to ensure only the best non-restrictive AC power cable is used to power both the UPC 200 and your AV equipment.
  • Page 38: Questions And Answers

    I run the UPC The UPC-200 is specifi c to your country’s voltage. Do not use the UPC-200 on a voltage higher than it is rated for. For instance, do not take a 120 volt rated UPC 200 and attempt to use it in a 220 volt 200 on and how country.
  • Page 39 200 may be operated at any voltage, appropriate to the board. The UPC-200 is non-current limiting and may be used with any sized power amplifi er, projector or source equipment in your system. It is recommended the UPC 200 be used separately in the high current mode (bottom mounted switch) if the load is a big one, such as a large power amplifi...
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    If no power comes out of the UPC-200 it probably indicates no power is going into the UPC-200. There are no internal fuses. Check the front panel of the UPC-200 to see if the power light is lit. If it is...
  • Page 41 Expectations are a funny thing. If you are not expecting much, you’re usually quite happy with any result at all and the opposite is equally true. The UPC-200 will lower the apparent noise fl oor of recordings, improve the harmonic structure of instruments and increase depth and ambience. If you expect 1000 veils to be removed from your system, you’ll most likely be disappointed.
  • Page 42: Warranty

    In the event the product fails to meet this Warranty and the above conditions have been met, the purchaser’s sole remedy under this Limited Warranty shall be to return the product to PS Audio or an authorized PS Audio repair center where the defect will be repaired without charge for parts or labor.
  • Page 43 PS Audio will fulfi ll the conditions of the warranty. Such product must be returned at the owner’s expense to the PS Audio factory, together with a photocopy of the bill of sale for that product, a detailed description of the problem, and any information necessary for return shipment.
  • Page 44 RA number must be inside the box to number qualify for service. If you are transferring your warranty, you must fi rst contact PS Audio or your dealer or distributor for details. To contact the PS Audio Service Department:...
  • Page 45 2. Insure and accept all liability for loss or damage to the product during shipment to the dealer or distributor’s Service Department and ensure all freight (shipping) charges are prepaid. If you feel your country’s dealer or distributor is either unwilling or unable to service your PS Audio If you have products, please contact our service department at service@psaudio.com or at the above contact...

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