PANAMAX MFP500-EX Max Flat Panel Power Conditioner Instructions
- June 16, 2024
- PANAMAX
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MFP500-EX INSTRUCTIONS
MAX® FLAT PANEL POWER CONDITIONER
MFP500-EX Max Flat Panel Power Conditioner
The MFP500-EX is designed specifically for high definition flat panel display
power filtering (AC noise filtration) and power protection (surge and over-
voltage/under voltage protection for the AC line).
In addition, it features a 3-18VDC input trigger and two banks of noise
filtration circuitry. One, a capacitive filter circuit, is for high-current
draw.
A secondary use for this product is for use with remotely located sub-woofer
amps or other accessory equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY POINTS
Panamax surge protectors and the connected equipment must be indoors, in a dry
location and in the same building. Although your Panamax protector is very
durable, its internal components are not isolated from the environment. Do not
install any Panamax product near heat emitting appliances such as a radiator
or heat register. Do not install this product where excessive moisture is
present; for example near a bathtub, sink, pool, basement floor, fish tank,
etc.
It is not uncommon for a building to be improperly grounded. In order to
protect your equipment, Panamax products must be plugged into a properly wired
and grounded 3-wire outlet. Additionally, building wiring and grounding must
conform to applicable NEC (USA) or CEC (Canada) codes for the Panamax
protection policy to be valid. Do not use 2-blade adapters or any other “power
strips” with this product. Use only Panamax extension cords if a longer cord
is required.
NOTE to TV ANTENNA, SATELLITE DISH and CATV INSTALLERS:
Articles 810.21 and 820.40 of the NEC provide specific guidelines for proper
grounding, and in particular, specify that the cable ground shall be connected
to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.
2 AC outlets individually filtered.
Outlet 1 is designated as the always on outlet.
Power will be disconnected from this outlet under a fault condition or
tripping of the circuit breaker. When power is applied to this outlet the
Outlet 1 On LED will be illuminated.
Outlet 2 is designated as the switched high current outlet.
When power is applied to this outlet, the Outlet 2 On LED will be illuminated.
Power from this outlet can be disconnected under 3 conditions: (1) a fault
condition, (2) tripping of the circuit breaker (3) via the the DC trigger
input.
Over/under voltage shutoff
When the line voltage exceeds the the overvoltage threshhold, power is
disconnected from both outlets and the Unsafe Voltage LED turns ON (red).
When the line voltage falls below the under-voltage threshold, power is
disconnected from both outlets and the Unsafe Voltage LED will turn on (red).
4 Diagnostic LEDs for maximum safety. They are designated as follows:
- Outlet 1 On – (blue) normally ON; indicates that the surge protector is functioning properly and that all connected equipment is protected.
- Outlet 2 On – (blue) normally ON; indicates that the surge protector is functioning properly and that all connected equipment is protected.
- Wiring OK – (blue) When the unit is plugged into a properly wired outlet, the Wiring OK LED is ON. If it is plugged into an outlet with reversed L-N wiring or open ground, the LED is OFF.
- UNSAFE VOLTAGE –(red) normally OFF, indicates that incoming voltages are unsafe and the surge protector has disconnected the power to your connected equipment.
INSTALLATION (AC Power):
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Turn OFF the power to all equipment that will be plugged into the unit.
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Make sure that the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position (see figure). Plug the unit into the wall outlet and then turn it ON.
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Verify that the blue “Wiring OK” LED is lit, indicating that the wall outlet is properly wired and grounded.
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Plug the equipment to be protected into the Panamax unit and one at a time, turn each piece of connected equipment ON and check for correct operation.
a. Audio/Video equipment like HDTV’s, receivers, DVD players, TVs, etc. should be plugged into outlet number 1. This outlet provides power from a “Balanced Double L” filtration circuit so that EMI/RFI noise is prevented from reaching your source/display equipment.
b. High-current equipment like amplifiers and powered subwoofers should be plugged into outlet number 2. This outlet’s capacitive (inductor-less) filter circuit cleans the power without limiting current flow to your amplifiers.
INSTALLATION & OPERATION OF DC TRIGGER (optional):
The DC Trigger input uses a standard 3.5mm (1/8”) mono jack. The circuitry is
bidirectional regarding signal polarity so it doesn’t matter whether the
center-pin of the plug is positive or negative. Connect a standard 2-wire
cable with a 3.5mm mini-plug from your source component’s DC Trigger output
(or appropriate AC Adapter plugged into a switched outlet on your receiver) to
this jack. The high-current outlet will turn ON when a DC voltage (3-18VDC)
signal is received from your source component. Power to this outlet is turned
OFF when a DC voltage signal is not being received.
Please note: Power to the high-current outlet will be controlled by the
combination power switch/circuit breaker if nothing is plugged into the DC
Trigger jack.
Wall Mounting procedure:
- Determine the mounting location on the wall and mark the position for the top mounting screw.
- Place a spacer eyelet on one of the #6 pan-head screws with the flared end of the eyelet toward the wall. Drive the screw into the wall (use the included drywall anchors for hollow walls) at the marked location, leaving the eyelet exposed.
- Position the key-hole on the unit’s top mounting bracket over the eyelet/screw and slide the unit down to lock the screwhead into the bracket.
- Mark the location for the two lower mounting screws (in the narrow portion of the key-holes) and drive the screws into the wall using the other 2 spacer eyelets like in step #3. The included drywall anchors should be used for mounting on hollow walls.
- Position the protector over the 3 eyelets/screws and slide the unit down to lock it into place.
- Using the above procedure allows easy removal of the unit by sliding the unit up to disengage the brackets from the eyelets/screws.
Back of Display Mounting procedure:
Velcro Mounting (optional)
Two pair of 3 in. Velcro strips are included for mounting to either wall or
back of display.
TROUBLESHOOTING–
If you are having problems with your surge protector, read this section.
The “Outlet 1 On / Outlet 2 On” LED is not lit, there is no AC power to my equipment, or my equipment doesn’t turn on.
- Make sure that the protector is plugged into a working AC outlet.
- Check all AC power connections.
- Make sure that the protector and connected equipment are turned on.
- If using the DC Trigger input, verify that the source equipment is providing the proper DC voltage signal. (Outlet 2 only)
- Verify that the “Unsafe Voltage” LED is not lit. If it is on, the incoming line voltage is either too high or too low and has been disconnected from your connected equipment.
- Check to see if the circuit breaker on the surge protector (combination power switch/circuit breaker) needs to be reset (press “ON” to reset).
- If you still have no power, the protector may be damaged. Contact Panamax (website or Customer Support Department) for replacement.
There is no audio or video for my TV, stereo or VCR.
- Check the coaxial connections, making sure they are correctly and securely installed.
- If you still have no picture, a problem with your cable provider’s signal may exist.
The Panamax circuit breaker disconnects AC power from the connected equipment.
- You have exceeded the ampere rating for your surge protector. As a temporary fix, disconnect one or more pieces of equipment. Ask your Panamax dealer about additional Panamax protectors that may be required.
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INS0801 REV. A 9/26/05