PS Audio PerfectWave PowerBase Owner Reference Manual page 5

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Power down first
Plug in the
PowerBase
Use the heaviest
gauge shielded
cable possible
How to stack
equipment
How to turn it on
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Quick Start Guide
We would recommend that you power the entire system down, before attempting to connect
equipment to the PowerBase.
Plug the PowerBase into an AC receptacle with at least 15 amps of service (in the US) or 7.5 amps
of service (in 220 volt countries), preferably using a dedicated AC line. A dedicated line means
there is nothing else plugged into the wiring feeding the AC receptacle and that wiring returns
directly to the AC breaker box.
Use the heaviest gauge shielded AC power cable you can to connect a PowerBase to its AC
source. The heavier the gauge used, the less the chance for restricted dynamics in both audio or
video systems.
Each PowerBase has a single isolated zone called an IsoZone™. This is an isolated and filtered
zone that cleans and isolates the power between equipment as well as keeping the AC line free of
noise generated from the equipment itself.
PowerBase performance is always best if you have a single product isolated by the PowerBase
such as a turntable or CD player. You can also stack two pieces on the PowerBase, such as a
Power Plant and a power amp or a DAC and Transport.
Stacking equipment should be done with some care. For example, the PowerBase has but one
Isozone power center inside and that zone is shared by the equipment being powered on the
PowerBase. This means you should choose like-equipment to take advantage of the Isozone's
limitations.
For example, digital equipment stacked is fine as are two pieces of analog equipment. A Power
Plant and a power amplifier, two monoblock amplifiers of any kind are good examples.
If you are planning on supporting a turntable we would strongly urge you to not stack anything
beneath it unless it is related to the turntable, such as a separate phono preamplifier.
In some cases it may be advantageous to the user to stack multiple products on the PowerBase
for space or budgetary reasons. This is certainly acceptable just make certain you do not exceed
the 100 pound overall weight limit of the PowerBase.
The PowerBase vibration diffusion performance will always be at best advantage when only a
single product is sitting on the PowerBase.
Once everything is connected you can power the unit by plugging its AC connector into the AC
power from the wall. This will energize the PowerBase and you are ready to go. The blue PS logo
light on the front panel will light up indicating the PowerBase has power. The logo light is not a
power switch and will not do anything if pressed.
The PowerBase will operate at any voltage from 90VAC to 270VAC 50/60Hz.
flashing on and off slowly, indicating the condition. Once the power has returned to its proper
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