Panamax M4000-PRO Instruction Manual - Page 3

Features Descriptions BlueBOLT™: Remote Power Management technology provides secure, hosted IP (Internet Protocol) system control. With BlueBOLT™, custom electronics installers, integrators and end-users can remotely monitor and control power to home theater equipment by accessing power management components from anywhere in the world. From simple system reboots to comprehensive monitoring of power status, BlueBOLT™ provides the power to control complex A/V systems from their most fundamental level: their power source (M4000-PRO). LiFT Technology EMI/RFI Noise Filtration : Your audio/video components are constantly being bombarded by electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) through their AC power source. This contaminated power can affect audio/video equipment and will degrade the overall performance of your entire system. Common symptoms of contaminated power include loss of picture detail, dull colors, pops, hisses, hums and visual artifacts. Protect-or-Disconnect: In the event of a catastrophic power surge, such as a direct lightning hit, the Panamax unit will disconnect AC power to connected equipment. Automatic Over & Under Voltage Protection (AVM): Panamax's patented power monitoring circuitry constantly monitors the AC line voltage for unsafe voltage conditions such as momentary spikes or prolonged over-voltages and under-voltages (brownouts). These unsafe conditions pose a very dangerous threat to all electronic equipment within the home. If the M4000PRO senses an unsafe power condition, it will automatically disconnect your equipment from the power to protect equipment from damage. Once the voltage returns to a safe level, the M4000-PRO will automatically reconnect the power. • When subjected to a 6,000V (open circuit voltage) / 3,000A (short circuit current) surge, the M4000-PRO limits its voltage output to less than 330V peak, UL's lowest rating. • If the magnitude of the surge is greater than the capacity of the surge protection components, the M4000-PRO's Protect or Disconnect Circuitry will disconnect your equipment in order to protect it. The M4000-PRO will need to be repaired or replaced by Panamax if this occurs within the product's 3 year warranty. Sequential Startup/Shutdown: Complex audio/video systems may be susceptible to voltage transients generated internally at start-up/shutdown if all of the equipment is powered on or off at the same time. This can cause speaker "thumps", which are not only annoying, but can also damage the speakers and/or trip product circuit breakers. The M4000-PRO is designed to eliminate these transients by providing a "start-up" delay for the Bank 3 outlets and a "shut-down" delay for the otherOutlet Banks. This minimizes inrush current issues by allowing the components plugged into the Switched Outlet Banks to power-up and stabilize before any amplifiers and powered subwoofers are turned on. This sequence is reversed during shut-down. The amplifiers and powered subwoofers turn off, their power supplies drain, and then the equipment plugged into the Switched Outlet Banks are turned off. Additionally, the start-up and shut-down delays can be adjusted for custom applications. Voltage Sense Trigger: The M4000-PRO voltage sense trigger input uses a standard 3.5mm (1/8") mini-mono plug. This feature provides an ON/OFF trigger for the M4000-PRO using a Direct Current (DC) voltage signal. Many components such as pre-amplifiers and receivers have a DC trigger built in, and will transmit a constant power signal when turned on and in use. The presence of this power signal will turn on the M4000-PRO's switched outlets. When the source component is turned off, the voltage trigger signal is also turned off, and the M4000-PRO's shutdown sequence is initiated. An AC Adapter of the appropriate voltage (5-24 VDC) plugged into a switched outlet may also be used if a DC trigger is not built in. Cable/Satellite/Antenna TV signal protection: Coaxial protection circuits achieve optimum signal quality from our new coaxial protectors that have the smallest signal loss on the market - less than 0.5 db of attenuation from 0 Hz to 2.2 GHz. Our upgraded coaxial protection has been specifically designed to virtually eliminate signal loss. The clamping level of 75V will meet the demands of both cable and satellite voltage while minimizing exposure to damaging spikes and surges. Telephone Line Protection: Digital video recorders and satellite TV receivers require a telephone line connection for TV show scheduling and/or Pay-Per-View services. The M4000-PRO also provides surge protection for this line. One pair of RJ-11 telephone jacks is provided for this. The circuitry utilizes auto-resetting PTCRs and solid state SIDACtors® for reliability and unsurpassed protection. The clamping level of the M4000-PRO's telephone protector is 260 volts. This will allow typical ring voltage (90-130VAC) and operating battery voltage (-48DC) to pass through the circuit and still protect the modem in your satellite receiver from damage. Incoming tel line must be plugged into the IN Jack. Patch cord to the equipment must be plugged into OUT. ® Littlefuse, Inc. LAN Protection: Protection circuits for 10/100/1000 baseT Ethernet lines. 8 wire protection, 60V clamping. 1