Acoustic Research PW100, PW101 User Manual

Indicator Lights

• “Protected” indicator-The protected indicator on your power conditioner should be on when the power switch is turned on. If this indicator goes out and the power light is on, it means your power conditioner has sacrificed itself to protect your equipment and should be replaced.

• “Grounded” indicator-The grounded indicator on your power conditioner should be on when the power switch is turned on. If the light does not come on when you turn on the power conditioner, a ground wiring problem may exist and you should contact an electrician to properly ground the outlet. Connecting your

power conditioner to an improperly grounded outlet will void all Thomson warranties.

• “Volts” indicator (available on PW101 only)-The voltage indicator tells you the number of volts coming from the outlet you’ve plugged the power conditioner into.

Power Conditioner

with Surge Suppression

USER GUIDE for PW100/101

Power Connections

Coax Cable Connections

Phone/Fax/Modem

Connecting Equipment To Your Acoustic Research Power Conditioner with Surge Suppression

1. Plug the power conditioner into a grounded outlet.

2. Plug all connected equipment directly into the power conditioner. Note: Power plugs can be heavy and may cause the conditioner

to tip backwards slightly. If this happens, pull out the extending arm on the left size of the conditioner’s back panel. This arm stabilizes the unit.

3. Turn on the power conditioner. The LED will illuminate when the unit is

powered on. Your power conditioner provides maximum surge protection even if the power switch is in the off position.

1. Connect the Phone/Fax/ Modem line from your wall outlet to the INPUT jack on the power conditioner.

2. Connect a second phone cord into the OUTPUT jack on the power conditioner.

Pass the phone/fax/modem connection through the jacks on your power conditioner as illustrated.

Pass the coaxial cable connection through the protected coaxial jacks on your power conditioner. Most TV/VCR/Satellite receiver damage can be prevented if you connect the coaxial cable through the power conditioner.

1. Connect the Cable/Antenna line from your source to the INPUT jack on the power conditioner.

2. Connect the coax cable from the OUTPUT jack of the power conditioner to the device you want to protect.

GROUNDED

OUTLET

RECEIVER

VCR

DVD

AUDIO EQUIPMENT

CAUTION!

DO NOT connect to an ungrounded outlet. DO NOT use with

2-wire extension cords or adapters. This power conditioner is designed for indoor use only. Install the power conditioner away from heat emitting appliances such as radiators or heat registers. Do not install where excessive moisture is present. Do not plug extension cords into the power conditioner. Never install electrical or telephone wiring during a lightning storm. DO NOT USE FOR MEDICAL OR OTHER

LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT OR OTHER HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES. DO NOT USE IN DAMP AREAS OR NEAR WATER RELATED APPLICATIONS SUCH AS AQUARIUMS, HOT TUBS, ETC.

3. Connect the other end of the second phone cord cable to the Phone/Fax/Modem jack of the device you want to protect.

Indicator Lights

power conditioner to an improperly grounded outlet will void all Thomson warranties.

• “Volts” indicator (available on PW101 only)-The voltage indicator tells you the number of volts coming from the outlet you’ve plugged the power conditioner into.

Coax Cable Connections

Phone/Fax/Modem

1. Connect the Phone/Fax/ Modem line from your wall outlet to the INPUT jack on the power conditioner.

2. Connect a second phone cord into the OUTPUT jack on the power conditioner.

Pass the phone/fax/modem connection through the jacks on your power conditioner as illustrated.

TELEPHONE WALL JACK

CONNECT TO DEVICE'S TELEPHONE JACK

POWER CORD

DEVICE (receiver, computer, etc.)

1. Connect the Cable/Antenna line from your source to the INPUT jack on the power conditioner.

2. Connect the coax cable from the OUTPUT jack of the power conditioner to the device you want to protect.

CABLE/ANTENNA

OUTLET

CONNECT TO DEVICE'S COAX JACK

OUT

TV/VCR/CABLE DEVICE

3. Connect the other end of the second phone cord cable to the Phone/Fax/Modem jack of the device you want to protect.

Resetting the Power Conditiner after a Power Surge

• If the power conditioner does not turn on, it may indicate that the conditioner has experienced a power surge and needs to be reset. To reset the power conditioner, press the reset button on the left side of the conditioner.

Limited Lifetime Product Warranty

Audiovox Electronics Corporation (the “Company”) warrants to you the original retail purchaser of this product that should it, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship during its lifetime while you own it, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor.

To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the Company at the address shown below. Do not return this product to the Retailer.

This Warranty does not cover product purchased, serviced or used outside the United States or Canada.

This Warranty is not transferable and does not extend to costs incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product. This Warranty does not apply if in the Company’s opinion, the product has been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, or accident.

THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.

Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

CANADA: Call 1-800-323-4815 for location of warranty station serving your area. U.S.A.: Audiovox Electronics Corporation, 150 Marcus Blvd.,

Hauppauge, NY 11788 • 1-800-645-4994

Limited Connected Equipment Guarantee

Your Connected Equipment Guarantee covers the original purchaser for connected equipment damaged by a transient voltage surge/spike (“Occurrence”) while properly connected through this power conditioner for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase (See your package for amounts).

Audiovox Electronics Corporation (“Audiovox”) will repair the damaged equipment or will reimburse an amount equal to the fair market value of the equipment or the original purchase price of the equipment, whichever is less, up to the maximum amount set forth for the Connected Equipment Guarantee for this power conditioner.

The fair market value of the equipment shall be the current value of the equipment specified in the most recent edition of the Orion Blue Book by Orion Research Corporation, Roger Rhors Publisher. The cost, if any, of shipping equipment to and from such repair facility shall be borne solely by the original purchaser.

Audiovox reserves the right to inspect the damaged power conditioner and the damaged equipment, and the site where damaged occurred. All cost of shipping the damaged power conditioner and the damaged equipment shall be borne solely by the original purchaser.

The Connected Equipment Guarantee is Null and Void If:

• The power conditioner and/or the damaged equipment in use during the Occurrence is not provided to Audiovox for inspection upon Audiovox’s request.

• Audiovox determines that the power conditioner has been improperly installed, altered in any way, tampered with, and that the damage did not result from the Occurrence or that no Occurrence in fact took place.

• The damaged equipment is covered by a manufacturer’s warranty, service contract, or insurance. The coverage under the Connected Equipment Guarantee is secondary to any applicable warranties, service contracts, and all other insurance.

• Audiovox determines the connected equipment was not used under normal operating conditions or in accordance with labels and instructions. The power conditioner must be connected directly to the power source and must not be “daisy-chained” together in serial fashion with other powerstrips, UPS, or other surge protectors or power cords.

• The Occurrence is due to low voltage disturbances (i.e. brown out or sags).

• Audiovox is not permitted to promptly inspect the site where damage occurred.

Filing a Claim

To receive service under this Guarantee, you must be the original purchaser/user of the product in question. All damage claims must be made with 15 days from the date of the Occurrence and must be accompanied by a receipt for the damaged equipment or the Connected Equipment Guarantee is void.

To File a Claim:

1. Contact Audiovox at 1-800-645-4994 (United States) or 1-800-323-4815 (Canada) within 15 days of the Occurrence. Provide the following information:

a. Part number of power conditioner. b. The equipment that was connected to the power conditioner at the time of

the Occurrence.

c. The equipment that was damaged during the Occurrence and the extent of

the damage. d. The date of the Occurrence. e. Where you purchased the power conditioner. f. When you purchased the power conditioner. g. Copy of the original receipts (for the product and connected equipment).

2. Your Audiovox customer service representative will instruct you on how to forward your equipment and power conditioner which were in use during the Occurrence, your receipts, and how to proceed with your claim.

What the Guarantee Does NOT Cover

• Loss of software, media, stored information, or data of any kind.

• Loss of business profits, business interruption, or downtime.

• Damage associated with sustained over-voltages, vandalism, theft, normal wear and tear, obsolescence, abuse, misuse, non-authorized alteration or catastrophic events.

• Incidental, indirect, special, or consequential damages arising out of the use of this power conditioner, including without limitation all freight, mileage, travel time, and insurance charges associated with coverage claims.

• Product purchased, serviced, or used outside the United States or Canada.

If you purchased your product outside the United States or Canada, the Connected Equipment Guarantee does not apply.

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