ElitE 20 PF ownEr's manual ElitE 20 PF ownEr's manual the El i t e 2 0 P F F e a t u r e s · · · · · · · Power Factor correction provides surplus current for power-star ved amplifiers Ultra-Linear Filtering for stunning audio/video clarity Series Multi-Stage Protection Plus (SMP+) featuring Extreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS) Zero ground contamination circuitr y protects critical digital components Ultrasonic bi-directional filtering isolates each audio and video outlet bank Retractable LED lamps illuminate a cabinet or rack full of equipment Detachable module for telco surge suppression and 3 pairs of cable / satellite T VSS isolated F-connectors suggested aC Connection Receiver Powered with Power Subwoofer Amplifier Surround Sound Processor Satellite Receiver Projector Satellite / Cable TVSS Connetors 1 to 7 Channel Amplifiers Audio Pre-Amplifier DVD Player Plasma / LCD Monitor 1 ElitE 20 PF ownEr's manual introduction For over 30 years, Furman has pioneered the development of AC power products for the most demanding audio, video, and broadcast professionals. Though the need for pristine AC power is nothing new, the Elite-20 Power Factor's technology and its unique implementation are revolutionary and without peer. The extreme AC demands encountered in the professional audio/video arena have required technological developments far in excess of typical home theater/audiophile power products. In studios, live sound, and broadcast facilities, breakdown is unacceptable. Equipment failure or poor performance is costly. The same is true of today's home theater. Our solution based technology, extensive engineering expertise, and robust build quality have answered the challenge of today's corrupted power lines, and led to the creation of the Elite-20 PF. Today's power lines are plagued with RF and EMI noise. When connecting sensitive equipment to your home's power outlet, AC noise couples into your system's critical components. This AC noise masks low level signals and cripples performance. This low level content is critical because it relays the crucial harmonics and ambience in audio, as well as the depth and clarity in video. With Furman's exclusive Ultra-Linear Filtering Technology, televisions, projectors, DVD players, amplifiers, and processors are fed ultra-wide bandwidth linearly-filtered AC power. This dramatically reduces noise, ensuring consistent peak operation regardless of load conditions or the time of day. For the first time, you will see and hear your theater or audio system as it should be ­ uncompromised. Another critical feature is our exclusive Series Multi-stage Protection. This virtually maintenance-free surge suppression assures the highest level of AC protection possible, without sacrificing itself when the offending surge is severe ­ no damaged equipment, no service calls, no down time. Further, our famous retractable front panel LED lamps allow easy viewing of either a rack or cabinet full of equipment, even when your theater lights are off. At the center of the Elite-15 PF is our unique Power Factor Correction Circuit. For the first time, low-level analog, digital, and video components are not modulated or distorted via the power amplifier's extreme AC current demands. Further, the power amplifier sees a highly filtered, extremely low-impedance supply of AC power. The Elite-20 PF, in fact, has in excess of 4.5 Amps of continuous current reserve (over 55 amps peak charge) for the most extreme peak power demands. This technology enables power amplifiers and powered subwoofers to operate at peak efficiency, reaching levels of performance previously unattainable. No longer will your amplifier's performance be at the mercy of your home's incoming AC power or inferior AC protection/filtering devices. The net effect is as if your power amplifier virtually doubled in power and improved immeasurably in quality. When employing the Elite-20 PF, you will immediately notice far clearer, stunningly focused sound and visual images from your system. Video presentation will be crisp and colors true with greater gray and black scale definition, as well as noticeably improved depth and clarity. Sonic transients will be startlingly fast with bass fundamentals that 2 ElitE 20 PF ownEr's manual shake foundations with their weight and visceral impact. Mid and high frequencies will bloom with sweet, non-glaring ease while imaging improves dramatically, all the while remaining true to your system's inherent virtues. · humidity Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the unit installation: unpacking Before unpacking your unit, inspect the carton for any obvious severe damage to the box and internal protective materials. If internal damage is likely, contact the carrier who delivered the unit before proceeding with unpacking. If, after unpacking, shipping damage is evident, contact the carrier. Save all shipping and packing materials. You may need them if you should ever have to return the unit to the factory for servicing. The Elite-20 PF should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: · The power supply cord or plug has been frayed or cut. · Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the unit. · The Elite-20 PF has been exposed to rain or other moisture. · The Elite-20 PF does not appear to operate normally, or exhibits a marked change in performance. · The Elite-20 PF has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. The Elite-20 PF requires that a safety ground The box should contain the Elite-20 PF unit, be present for proper operation. Any attempt to detachable AC cord, rack mount kit, owner's operate the Elite-20 PF without a safety ground manual, and warranty registration card. If anything is considered improper operation and could is missing, please contact Furman Customer invalidate the warranty. Service. Fill out and return your warranty registration card. Registration is recommended Power source because it can be used to establish whether the unit is within the warranty period should your The power source to which the Elite-20 PF is original ownership documents be lost, and it connected should be adequate for use at 20 assists us in informing you about upgrades or Amps. The Elite-20 PF will operate with a 15 other vital information. Amp service outlet; however, nuisance tripping at the circuit breaker panel may result if the safety information - warnings systems continuous current draw exceeds 15 Amps. Please read and observe all of the safety and operating instructions before the Elite-15 PF is Placement operated. Retain these instructions for future reference. The Elite-20 PF is manufactured with four rubber feet for placement on any table, cabinet, · Do not disassemble or modify in any way. No shelf, or floor. These rubber feet may be user-serviceable parts inside easily removed with a standard Philips screw · Keep away from moisture and avoid excessive driver when rack mounting adjacent to other 3 ElitE 20 PF ownEr's manual components. Placement or proximity to other components is not critical, and the Elite-20 PF does not produce any appreciable heat under standard use. The Elite-20 PF may also be rack mounted in a standard 19" rack by attaching the Elite-20 PF rack ears. These rack ears (contained within the plastic rack kit package) mount flush with the back portion of the Elite20 PF's front panel. They are attached to the chassis by installing each rack ear with (3) panhead Philips screws contained within the Elite20 PF rack mounting kit. The third screw used for each rack ear is for the center hole, located towards the rear and aids in stabilizing the unit when rack mounted. connected to the "Ultra-Linear Video AC Outlets," with the exception of receivers, power amplifiers and powered sub-woofers. These outlets possess the same exceptional AC noise filtering, and provide additional inter-component noise isolation to maximize system performance. Connecting Components to the High Current Power Amplifier Banks All power amplifiers, receivers and powered sub-woofers should be connected to these four outlets. Many Audiophile and premium Home Theater systems will have combined continuous current demands below 20 Amps. It is rare, in fact, for Connection: large power amplifiers to draw more than 4 Amps continuously. For superior performance, aC Cable routing it is vital that an AC filter possess extraordinarily Once the Elite-20 PF is placed, its AC cord's low impedance, and have the capability to pass female end must be plugged into the male IEC peak current demands far in excess of the RMS connector located on the lower left hand side (continuous) current rating. of the rear panel (when facing the rear panel). The Elite-20 PF was designed to more than meet Next the male Edison plug must be connected this demand. Additionally, our Power Factor to an appropriate socket (see current rating Correction Circuitry effectively creates a current recommendation above). reserve in excess of 55 amps peak charge that is cleaner and faster than a dedicated line from Connecting Components to the ultra-linear your local power station. This feature eliminates Filtering Video aC outlet Banks any concern towards the current compression The Elite-20 PF's four "Ultra-Linear Video AC that can result from typical power conditioners, Outlets" should be employed for critical video and the peak power reservoir benefits any power components such as DVD players, projectors, amplifiers performance dramatically. plasma, or LCD video screens. When employing the Elite-20 PF for a 2-channel audio system, Note about Power Factor Correction and Current a SACD player for example would be ideally Consumption: suited for one of these outlets. When power correction technology is employed with even the most sophisticated circuit breakers, Connecting Components to the ultra-linear it effectively adds to the perceived current load. Filtering audio aC outlet Banks Though the Elite-20 PF was designed for steady The Elite-20 PF's four rear panel and one front 20 Amp operation, and peak current demands panel "Ultra-Linear Filtering Audio AC Outlets" many times that, the maximum total continuous should be employed for any component not current draw may be limited to a range between 4 ElitE 20 PF ownEr's manual soft start - Continuous use and Break-in time When power is first applied to the Elite-20 The RMS current available before the circuit PF, (the front panel breaker- power toggle breaker trips varies due to what is referred to must be switched to the "on" position) the Soft as a vector load. Simply put, the type of power Start feature is activated. There is an audible supplies or electronic circuits connected to "clack" when the Elite-20 PF is first turned on the Elite-20 PF will have an effect on its circuit or off. This sound is produced by the Soft Start breakers perceived current load, and therefore, circuit's 30 Amp relay engaging or disengaging. when it will trip. Though the benefits of There is virtually nothing in the Elite-20 PF's power factor correction far outweigh the small construction, design, or componentry to wear reduction in continuous current draw, this must over the life time of the product, and there is be accounted for when constructing a large no power draw from your electric service meter system with high RMS current demands. aside from the LED power indicator, lamps, and relay circuits. For this reason the Elite-20 PF The total continuous current draw of most may be left with its power engaged permanently electronic components is typically listed in at a cost of pennies per month. This is an Watts by their AC input cord or AC connector. added benefit, as many audio/videophiles Watt ratings are simply added to determine the find performance improves significantly when total system RMS current draw. It should also leaving low-powered components permanently be noted that the Elite-20 PF's power correction charged (turned on). In fact, this is true of the circuitry has no actual effect on the power drawn Elite-20 PF. Though it will function flawlessly from your utilities' power meter. The Elite-20 right from its shipping carton, the performance of PF draws a mere 12 Watts independent of other its circuit parts will improve after approximately components, so it may be left on at all times. two weeks of continuous use or "break-in." 1900 - 2300 Watts per Elite-20 PF employed. retractable Front Panel lights and Dimmer Control aC transient Voltage surge suppression and Extreme Voltage shutdown The Elite-20 PF includes a front panel mounted dimmer control for the two retractable front Extreme Voltage Shutdown Indicator: panel light tubes. The dimmer knob controls the This LED is normally off. It monitors AC wiring brightness of both light fixtures. Turn it clockwise faults ­ for example, accidental connection to an to increase brightness; turn it counter-clockwise open neutral from a 208 or 240VAC feed (this to ...