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- Page 1 ® Owner’s Reference Owner’s Reference Humbuster III Instructions for use Humbuster III 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. Humbuster Manual.indd 1 10/7/08 8:42:07 AM...
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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
6 - 7 Answers Troubleshooting Warranty 9 - 10 Service 11 - 12 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com Table Of Contens iii ©2004 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved. Humbuster Manual.indd 3 10/7/08 8:42:08 AM... -
Page 4: 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, Co 80301
Introduction Owner’s Reference Humbuster III Thank you for your purchase of the PS Audio Humbuster III. The Humbuster is designed to block DC voltage on the AC line. DC voltage on the AC line can What will it do? cause mechanical hum to appear in your equipment. Mechanical hum is described as being that noise generated by the power transformer inside a piece of AV equipment. -
Page 5: Getting Started
AC wall receptacle or you can use an aftermarket power cord and receptacle. We strongly recommend the use of a PS Audio xStream AC power cable and a PS Power Port AC receptacle to feed the HB-III power. While the supplied power cable is adequate for the task it is not going to provide the best performance. -
Page 6: Quick Start Guide
HB-III. We do not recommend plugging the HB-III 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. Conditioners Once the HB-III has been connected to the power source, make sure that power source is energized and providing AC power to the HB-III. -
Page 7: Eliminating Noise
Visible hum is usually seen as diagonal bars across the video screen. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Eliminating Noise 3 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2004 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved. Humbuster Manual.indd 3 10/7/08 8:42:09 AM... - Page 8 The matching transformer will be placed between the cable TV input and the VCR, TV or processor. 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Eliminating Noise 4 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2004 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved. Humbuster Manual.indd 4 10/7/08 8:42:10 AM...
- Page 9 This can usually be narrowed down to bad to be checked cables. Make sure the cables you use are properly shielded. PS Audio manufacturers an excellent line of audio and video cables that are well shielded and will cause no problems when used in an AV system.
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Page 10: Questions And Answers
Owner’s Reference Humbuster III The Humbuster III is best left powered on at all times. The current draw is negligible and keeping it Should the unit powered on will make sure the internal AC capacitors inside the unit stay working properly. - Page 11 Multiple source equipment may be connected to a single HB-III if desired. Is the HB-III current limiting? 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Questions and Answers 7 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2004 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved. Humbuster Manual.indd 7 10/7/08 8:42:11 AM...
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
Running the HB-III on any voltage from 90 to 240 VAC is permissible. your country of purchase 4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301 Troubleshooting 8 PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com ©2004 PS Audio International Inc. All rights reserved. Humbuster Manual.indd 8 10/7/08 8:42:12 AM... - Page 13 Remedy 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. Transfer of Warranty This Warranty is for the benefit of the original purchaser of the covered product and may be transferred to a subsequent purchaser of the product.
- Page 14 PS Audio will fulfill 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 15 1. Obtain a Return Authorization Number (R/A number) and shipping address from the PS Audio Service Department. 2. Insure and accept all liability for loss or damage to the product during shipment to the PS Audio factory and ensure all freight (shipping) charges are prepaid.
- Page 16 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...