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.

[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.

[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.

[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!

[joegs300]

Can't wait to get mine.. does anyone know what the average shipping time is from Audioholics? Bought mine yesterday night...

[coolmilo]

I am waiting too. I plan to use it for my home computer. I hope it shows up soon.

[Santeria]

i ordered on Monday 2/2/09 and it still hasnt shipped, this is tiresome to wait for lol.

[s0nIc]

Originally Posted by joegs300

Can't wait to get mine.. does anyone know what the average shipping time is from Audioholics? Bought mine yesterday night...

Guy at the website said they get a new order today and they will be shiped today i ordered mine wed night so im taking urs will be leaving with mine.

[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.

[tilapiah6]

Have the H15 and love it!

[Cisco in HD]

Originally Posted by Bluray_ne1

Hey Cisco, welcome to the forums...I found mine new on eBay for $200.

First off, thanks.
Second, 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.