APC Power Conditioner Owners Thread

[s0nIc]

okay guys hang in there with me so i plugged in the apc to the wall powered it up see what it does.On the display the top number was 124 and the bottom was 117,and as for the lights they were all lit up accept *line okay .Is this normal unless im reading the manuel wrong booth numbers should be the same.

[JJ]

Originally Posted by s0nIc

okay guys hang in there with me so i plugged in the apc to the wall powered it up see what it does.On the display the top number was 124 and the bottom was 117,and as for the lights they were all lit up accept *line okay .Is this normal unless im reading the manuel wrong booth numbers should be the same.

No. It's fine. Read the manual again.

One line is the voltage going into the APC, the other is the voltage going out.

[JJ]

Originally Posted by s0nIc

Sorry for the dumb qustions but wont it weaken my cable signal?

No!

Represent!!!

[Santeria]

what does the delay do for receivers??

[liquidice]

anyone have a HTPC plugged into this thing? I want to at least get my plasma, PS3, and receiver run though the H15, but I think my PC might be too much. I guess I'll have to add up all the wattage?

[Santeria]

anyone? what does the delaying do, i didnt understand from the manuals description.

and all i do is leave it on correct?

[jaymzbo]

what's up all; I, too, was one to jump on this as the price seemed really good. Hooked it all up today and went to work. Came back and it looks like I'm having some issues...

When I came back from work, I decided to change the dimmer setting on the LED display. After doing so I noticed that the LINE OK LED was off and the TRIM LED was on. Odd as nothing I had plugged into APC was turned on at the time. I turned my TV on and....pooof... the LINE OK led went back on and the TRIM went back off. I decided to retrace my steps and pressed the setup button to change the dimmer again. When I did so, the overload and boost leds came on when I pressed the select button. BOth went back off when I again hit setup to confirm dimmer setting.

I have sent APC an email as well. This really bites as I am as far from being an electrician as can be and will admit to not having a clue....what I am not understanding is why I would have my TRIM indicator go off as I turn more equipment on????

Here's what I have hooked up:

PS3, Oppo DV970 to Digital Filtering outlets (PS3 to Aux and Oppo to DVD);

Sima 3x1 HDMI switcher to Analog Filter outlet (PreAmp/Reciever) until my reciever arrives and then it would take its place

Sony 34XBR970 to Video Filter Outlet (TV)

Standard cable coax to in on APC out to TV (cable is split among rooms if that makes a difference);

APC was originally plugged into a 6 outlet surge protector thingy that plugs into normal outlet. Thinking that might be the culprit I have since plugged it into a normal outlet with same things happening....

anyone out there who might can help??????

Thanks so much............

[seigneur_rayden]

Originally Posted by jaymzbo

After doing so I noticed that the LINE OK LED was off and the TRIM LED was on. Odd as nothing I had plugged into APC was turned on at the time. I turned my TV on and....pooof... the LINE OK led went back on and the TRIM went back off.

not having a clue....what I am not understanding is why I would have my TRIM indicator go off as I turn more equipment on????

Jaymzbo, Ur APC is just fine. When it says the line is not okay (LIKE OK LED off), either the voltage coming in the APC is below or above the normal range.
When the trim LED is on, it means there is too much voltage than needed at the time.
Therefore, when U turn on Ur devices; there is a greater demand for electricity. More devices consuming electricity; thus bringing back the line voltage to normal (Line OK Led on). Therefore, the APC does not need to trim the voltage anymore (TRIM LED Off).

[liquidice]

and you shouldn't need that 6 outlet surge protector anymore. Use that for your subwoofer or something else. APC can go directly to the outlet. Still thinking about painting mine black.

[jaymzbo]

^^^^^^^
thanks for the replies....any thoughts on why when I go to change a setting; specifically, press SETUP, then SELECT to choose setting; that I get three indicator LEDs: LINE BOOST, LINE TRIM, and OVERLOAD which remain on till I again press SETUP? Then it all goes back to normal.

EDIT: APC answered that ? for me; said it is entirely normal for OVERLOAD LED to light up when adjusting the dimmer so you can see how bright(or dim) it will be....that makes sense....guessed I panicked when I saw a Red LED

Still talking with APC at this time even though I think all is good...might as well have all my ?'s answered and they seem very professional and nice; asking about appropriate AVR range at the moment

[aramis109]

Originally Posted by Santeria

anyone? what does the delaying do, i didnt understand from the manuals description.

and all i do is leave it on correct?

Sometimes you want to turn things on in stages- for HDCP reasons or because of speaker feedback or whatever. I don't use that feature at all personally.

In some setups its preferential to turn on the display last or there is HDCP handshaking issues. In others the subwoofer or speakers may pop if they're given power without a signal, etc.

[jaymzbo]

Have any fellow owners bought or plan to buy a separate battery backup? If so, which one did you choose and why?

I am on the fence on this but am leaning towards the side of thinking it is not necessary for my needs. At the same time, we had a storm last night where I live and while we only lost power for a period of less than I'd wager to be 1-2 seconds, it was long enough to turn all HT equipment off at the same time. That may be disconcerting enough for me to consider getting a UPS unit...but which one(s) play nicely with the H15?

[Hammie]

I have a Tripp-Lite HT1000UPS.

I have my plasma and a Monster Power HTS2000MKII plugged into it.

[philwell]

Originally Posted by Cisco in HD

It says so on Panamax's website. On the bottom right hand side of their website. Check it out. I can't make this stuff up.

http://www.Panamax.com

WARRANTY NOTICE! Panamax products purchased online do not carry a valid product warranty unless purchased from an Authorized Panamax Internet Dealer

To me this Pee poor stance to take

[aramis109]

Originally Posted by philwell

WARRANTY NOTICE! Panamax products purchased online do not carry a valid product warranty unless purchased from an Authorized Panamax Internet Dealer

To me this Pee poor stance to take

Uhm, EVERY major speaker, receiver, television and electronics company worth their salt does this. This is a completely common practice.

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by s0nIc

Sorry for the dumb qustions but wont it weaken my cable signal?

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

No!

It does. I was having problems with digital breakup on my HD-DVR, had the cable people out and the response was about 2-4dB down, which is quite a bit. Fortunately he found a split he could get rid of further up the line (outside) and compensated for it.

[SNK91 6]

HEY GUYS I JUST GOT MINE SET UP MI QUESTION IS IF YOU HAVE TO KEEP IT ON ALL THE TIME

[PootieThang]

I get mines Wed! I can't wait!

[liquidice]

Originally Posted by SNK91 6

HEY GUYS I JUST GOT MINE SET UP MI QUESTION IS IF YOU HAVE TO KEEP IT ON ALL THE TIME

your supposed to keep it on all the time. Reason is for protection from surges. Your equipment could still get effected by a power surge even though it is off. One thing I would ask though, is how many people really do leave theirs on all the time? So far, mine has been on since I got it.

[s0nIc]

Originally Posted by liquidice

your supposed to keep it on all the time. Reason is for protection from surges. Your equipment could still get effected by a power surge even though it is off. One thing I would ask though, is how many people really do leave theirs on all the time? So far, mine has been on since I got it.

Mine has been On, also since I got it.