APC Power Conditioner Owners Thread

[Bluray_ne1]

Since so many of us seem to be buying APC power conditioners, I thought it might be a good idea to start an owners thread to handle the many questions that are bound to be asked. I have one for the APC H15 model to start it off.

The manual seems to lack more detailed directions for what type of components should be connected where. Being relatively new to the power conditioner subject myself, I thought I'd ask our resident experts for some advice.

The manual lists it's four types of filtered outlets on page 8: Digital, Video, Analog and High Current.

APC H15BLK Manual_7.jpg

I get most of the connections as they are pretty obvious. I do have a couple of questions though. Here's how I intend to connect them:

Digital Filter:
CD -
DVD - Oppo DVD
DVR - Dish DVR
CATV/SAT -
MONITOR -
AUX - PS3

Video Filter:
TV - Sammy LCD
VCR -

Analog Filter:
TUNER/AUX -
PREAMP/RCVR - Pioneer VSX-1018AHK

High Current:
SUBWOOFER - Energy S10.3
AMPLIFIER -

The manual says, "APC recommends you plug your devices into the outlets as marked, in order to assure optimum protection for your equipment." With that said, where is the best place for the PS3?

It goes on to say, "Any digital device can be plugged into the digital outlets, any video device can be plugged into either of the video outlets, etc. Example, if you have a cable box and a satellite receiver, but no monitor, you can plug the cable box into the "CATV/SAT" outlet, and the satellite receiver into the "Monitor" outlet." It sounds to me that any digital filter outlet will do. Is that correct?

Also, the unit is equipped with "Isolated Noise Filter Banks". Does that mean each outlet within a bank is isolated from the other outlets or are each of the banks merely isolated from the other banks?

[ZIPPO]

PS3 in the digital filter section

[Bluray_ne1]

I thought so, but I wanted to make sure. Thanks.

[s0nIc]

Haven't recieved mine yet could be because i just ordered it yesterday.Do you hear that clicking noise everybody talks about?

[Bluray_ne1]

Originally Posted by s0nIc

Havent recieved mine yet could be because i just ordered it yesterday.Do you hear that clicking noide everybody talks about?

Mine is on its way as well. I've been reading about it though. I'm doing my homework for when it gets here.

[Nick4Blu_81]

I got my H15 on Tuesday. I love it. My PS3 is hooked up to the digital section. The thing that I like about it the most is that my clouds went away. I had already had my backlight set on 1, but when I added the H15 they went away. I am a very happy and proud owner of this product.

[Bluray_ne1]

Originally Posted by Nick4u_81

I got my H15 on Tuesday. I love it. My PS3 is hooked up to the digital section. The thing that I like about it the most is that my clouds went away. I had already had my backlight set on 1, but when I added the H15 they went away. I am a very happy and proud owner of this product.

That's encouraging! Thanks.

[Nick4Blu_81]

I havent heard a single noise since I turned mine on.

[Nick4Blu_81]

4 Real!

[Bluray_ne1]

Originally Posted by Bluray_ne1

Also, the unit is equipped with "Isolated Noise Filter Banks". Does that mean each outlet within a bank is isolated from the other outlets or are each of the banks merely isolated from the other banks?

Anyone discover an answer for this? I couldn't find anything definitive in the manual. Checking the web site for more answers also...

[Ofcrlunchbox14]

great idea on the thread op. i ordered mine with everyone else and still waiting for it to ship. cant wait though

this should be a sticky!

[Bluray_ne1]

Originally Posted by Ofcrlunchbox14

great idea on the thread op. i ordered mine with everyone else and still waiting for it to ship. cant wait though

this should be a sticky!

I love your tag line...Bacon is meat candy

How true...a friend of mine lives that statement.

[Cisco in HD]

Caught the thread and I'll be keeping my eye on this thread since I can't decide between the H15 and the Panamax 5300.

Regarding the isolated noise filter bank question, the APC has a filter in each bank so there's no interference like when you're watching tv and someone turns on a blow dryer and "noise" shows up on the screen. Those filters take care of that.

If you google "APC AV H15" look for a cnet review and the reviewer explains all the this in detail. He also addresses the clicking issue. Hope this helps.

One thing you guys could do for me, what sold you on buying the APC over the Panamax? For those of you that were in my shoes.

[Bluray_ne1]

Originally Posted by Cisco in HD

One thing you guys could do for me, what sold you on buying the APC over the Panamax? For those of you that were in my shoes.

Hey Cisco, welcome to the forums. They seem to be comparably equipped for the most part. For me, it came down to price. The $149 price tag is hard to beat for what you get. The black ones sell for twice that, although I found mine new on eBay for $200.

[Bluray_ne1]

Originally Posted by Bluray_ne1

Also, the unit is equipped with "Isolated Noise Filter Banks". Does that mean each outlet within a bank is isolated from the other outlets or are each of the banks merely isolated from the other banks?

Anyone discover an answer for this? I couldn't find anything definitive in the manual. Checking the web site for more answers also...

Got an official answer from the folks at APC:

"Isolated noise filter banks mean each bank is isolated from each other and not each individual outlet. I will attach some additional details about this feature below:

Filter Banks improve sound and video for systems affected by electro-magnetic and radio frequency interference on the AC utility line. Banks are isolated to prevent device noise from polluting other connected components.

Each filter bank is specifically tuned to filter noise for a particular class of component. Specific filter banks are provided for Digital, Analog and High-Current components.

Unlike filters from many competitors, APC's High-Current filter also protects high-powered amplifiers and subwoofers, without compromising their ability to draw high currents during periods of peak sound output. It is not necessary to plug an amplifier into a separate wall outlet."

[Bluray_ne1]

Originally Posted by Cisco in HD

...is ebay an authorized dealer? I'm just asking because of the warranty. I know Panamax won't honor their warranty if it's not bought from an authorized seller.

Originally Posted by Bluray_ne1

APC's website has an online warranty registration form. "Purchased From" is not a required field, only the date and country.

Edit: I would recommend to everyone who buys one to fill the form out and establish ownership of your unit for purposes of their Warranty and Equipment Protection Policy. https://www.apcc.com/support/inter_w...TOKEN=73251185

Got confirmation on the warranty from APC:

I Asked: "If I buy the item new and factory sealed, in this case an APC H15, from an internet seller who is not an authorized reseller, but I register the product properly, I am covered by the manufacturer's warranty?"

They Answered: "Yes, this is correct. Obviously, we would recommend using an APC authorized reseller whenever possible since in these cases, they have registered with us and may have participated in on line training courses etc. However, if you are comfortable with the reseller and feel they are reputable, there should be no issue...However, in general terms the warranty is non transferable so used items sold on eBay, for example, would not have a new 2 year warranty associated with them and refurbished or reworked units may also come with a 90 day limited warranty.

Something I did see in the standard warranty text that caught my attention: "This warranty applies only to the original purchaser who must have properly registered the product within 10 days of purchase."

When mine finally arrives, I'm plugging it in, making sure it works and filling out my online registration form.

[s0nIc]

This is my first surge protector thing,Should i hook up the cable from my wall straight to my cable box.Or run it from the wall to the apc then to my cable box?

[JJ]

Originally Posted by s0nIc

This is my first surge protector thing,Should i hook up the cable from my wall straight to my cable box.Or run it from the wall to the apc then to my cable box?

Wall to APC to cable box.

Well, surges still travel through cable cables - would defeat the purpose of surge protection if you let this one slide. Come on now.

Proud part of the original terrible trio of APC H15 owners, Johk, Slec, and myself,

[Slec]

Originally Posted by Bluray_ne1

Attachment 4919

The beauty of this is that the banks are suggestions. yes they are geared towards a certain grouping of inputs, but if may not make a difference to shuffle them around a bit to make room for the larger plugs.

edit: can't seem to get the picture in the first post to repost here. there are a lot of plugs there, you should be able to make it work..

[Santeria]

Originally Posted by Slec

The beauty of this is that the banks are suggestions. yes they are geared towards a certain grouping of inputs, but if may not make a difference to shuffle them around a bit to make room for the larger plugs.

edit: can't seem to get the picture in the first post to repost here. there are a lot of plugs there, you should be able to make it work..

dammit this photo is evil i cant upload it either.
there u are!