Belkin AVU1500, AP51300fc10-BLK User Manual

Hybrid AVU1500 UPS with PureFilter™ Technology

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Table of Contents

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Welcome to Belkin PureAV ............................................................2

Introduction .....................................................................................

Important Safety Instructions ......................................................

Features ...........................................................................................

Front Panel ...................................................................................

Rear Panel ...................................................................................15

Package Contents ..........................................................................21

Setup and Installation ................................................................. 22

Step 1 – Prepare .........................................................................23

Step 2 – Charge the Battery ....................................................23

Step 3 – Plan ..............................................................................24

Step 4 - Install ...........................................................................27

Step 5 – Program ......................................................................30

Step 6 – Connect Cables ...........................................................33

Step 7 – Test Your Setup ..........................................................36

Usage ..............................................................................................39

First-Time Use ............................................................................39

Day-to-Day Use .........................................................................39

Critical Events .......................................................................... 42

Care and Maintenance ................................................................. 45

Hot-Swappable Battery Module .............................................. 45

Battery Replacement ............................................................... 45

Troubleshooting ............................................................................

Glossary ......................................................................................... 49

Technical Specifications .............................................................

Storage ........................................................................................... 51

Using Your AVU1500 with a Media Center PC

or Home Computer (optional) ...................................................... 52

Using Your AVU1500 with a Home Automation System

(optional) ........................................................................................ 53

USB Report Descriptor Protocol .............................................53

Serial Report Descriptor Protocol ...........................................53

Connected Equipment Warranty ..................................................61

Appendix: Setup Worksheets .....................................................65

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Welcome to Belkin PureAV

Pure is...

• containing nothing inappropriate or extraneous

• free from impurities

• having no faults

• complete

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• infusing the essence of purity with your audio video system

• extracting the full potential of your system

• clear picture

• clean sound

With new technology comes the simple expectation that things will get better. Too frequently we’re left disappointed with added complexity, unreliability, and frustration. Well, it’s time you got more...

Our goal to deliver the best home theater experience at affordable prices is the driving force behind Belkin PureAV.

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With the advent of new digital technologies and applications fast changing the home theater industry, Belkin PureAV strives to provide complete, simple solutions that produce a dynamic home theater experience. The Belkin PureAV brand provides the high-quality connectivity solutions necessary to unleash the performance of all your audio video devices.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Hybrid AVU1500 UPS with PureFilter

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Technology (the AVU1500). This unit combines the capabilities of two separate power products into

one uncompromising, full-featured power console designed to...

1) Clean, protect, and efficiently distribute power to your valuable home theater system, and

2) Back up the power to your system and, if necessary, shut it down in a controlled and orderly manner.

This multitalented hybrid unit ensures that every movie you watch and every album you hear is as clean and clear as possible.

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This User Manual contains important

instructions for the AVU1500 (AP51300fc10-BLK) that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries.

Please read the following safety precautions. They have been placed toward the front of this User Manual simply because of their importance and your safety.

CAUTION – RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

Hazardous live parts inside. Batteries energize this unit even when the AC power is disconnected. Risk of electric shock—do not remove the top cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Intended for installation in a controlled environment. Refer to this User Manual for environmental conditions.

CAUTION – INDOOR USE ONLY

This UPS is intended for installation in a temperature-controlled, indoor area free of conductive contaminants. The maximum ambient temperature is not to exceed 40 degrees Celsius.

WARNING – Grounding and Polarization

This product must be plugged directly into a grounded AC power outlet (3-prong). Do not use a 3-to-2-prong adapter to defeat the grounding pin. Do not plug or “daisy chain” this product into other electrical products such as surge protectors, power strips, or UPSes. Do not plug this product into an extension cord. Failure to plug this product directly into a grounded outlet may result in personal injury or damage to your equipment. If this product is mounted in an equipment rack, the rack frame must be properly grounded. Call a licensed electrician if you are unsure if your AC outlets are properly grounded.

WARNING – Rooftop Antennas and Satellite Dishes

If you use rooftop antennas, satellite dishes, or any other rooftop hardware that connects to your AVU1500, make sure that all the wires leading from these components are properly grounded. This will protect against voltage surges from lightning strikes or static charges.

WARNING – Lightning Storm Protection

Important Safety Instructions

Although your AVU1500 is built to withstand large power surges, we cannot guarantee that it will protect all of your equipment in the event of a large lightning storm. In the event of a lightning storm, it is best to unplug your AVU1500 from the wall. Once you have done this, there is no need to unplug any of the equipment that is connected to the AVU1500.

WARNING – Water and other Liquids: Shock Hazard

Do not use this product with aquariums or other water-related products. Use indoors and in dry locations only. Do not operate the AVU1500 if any liquid is spilled on or in the unit. Failure to follow these guidelines could result in serious bodily injury or death.

WARNING – Cleaning

Always turn the AVU1500 main power off and unplug the AVU1500 before cleaning. It is only necessary to clean the AVU1500 with a clean dry cloth or duster. Do not use any cleaning solutions, sprays, or water.

WARNING – No User-Serviceable Parts Inside

If for any reason your AVU1500 is malfunctioning, do not attempt to repair or dismantle the unit in any way. Unplug the unit and consult this User Manual for warranty and service contact information.

WARNING – Power Cord Safety

Do not route the AVU1500’s AC power cord near heat sources. This could damage the power cord and cause it to malfunction, creating a shock hazard.

Do not route the AVU1500’s AC power cord in heavy foot-traffic areas where it could create a trip hazard (hallways, doorways, across room).

If the power cord is frayed, ripped, cut, or damaged in any way, please discontinue use immediately and refer to the warranty section of this User Manual for instructions.

CAUTION - Proper Ventilation Required

The AVU1500 produces heat and you should allow at least a one-inch space on all sides to ensure proper ventilation. Do not block the exhaust fan on the rear of the unit.

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Features

The AVU1500 has the right combination of innovative features to provide you with the best home theater experience.

Easy Power On and Off

Some of your home theater equipment should always receive power in order to maintain settings (e.g., clock) or to stay in standby mode in order to behave properly (e.g., record TV shows). Alternatively, some of your home theater equipment can and should be turned off when not in use (e.g., amplifiers and subwoofers). However, turning these devices on and off one-by-one day in and day out can not only be inconvenient, but potentially damaging if not turned on in the correct order or with the right timing.

Your AVU1500 enables you to control which power outlets will always receive power (“always on”) and which can be switched on and off

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(“switched”). Switched outlets can be powered on and off locally via the

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front-panel “Switched” button, or remotely via another home theater component. For example, you can use your preamplifier (preamp) as a “remote trigger” so that when you turn it on, your AVU1500 will automatically power on all the switched outlets; when you turn your preamp off, the AVU1500 will power off all the switched outlets. It’s much easier to turn your preamp on and automatically trigger your amplifier and subwoofer to power on (as well as any other device plugged into a switched outlet), instead of having to turn on (and off) each and every device one by one.

Pure Performance

Frequent electrical disturbances, both natural and man-made, degrade the quality of power supplied to your home theater system. Ordinary household AC power that is delivered to your home is also polluted with “noise” from many sources within your home, including digital components and household appliances. Also, noise can be created by components and contaminate other connected equipment. All this degraded power quality and noise can deteriorate the performance of your home theater system.

Your AVU1500’s advanced Phase 4 PureFilter Circuitry is optimized to remove electrical noise and provide clean and clear power to all of your valuable digital, audio, video, and high-current equipment.

The multiphase PureFilter Circuitry also provides true isolation between audio, video, digital, and high-current components. This isolation prevents noise created by components that are already connected to your AVU1500 from contaminating other connected equipment.

Pure Protection

Your AVU1500 provides outstanding surge protection and power conditioning. This protection not only saves your equipment, but also helps extend the life of your equipment.

Most people don’t realize that their components are subject to many power disturbances everyday. Even small electrical surges and spikes can damage your sensitive equipment over time. The AVU1500 has a substantial 8000 joules of surge protection to protect your valuable home theater system from these dangerous conditions.

As you may know, your AC power source is not the only threat to the safety of your equipment. This is why the Belkin PureAV AVU1500 has four sets of coaxial connections to protect your coaxial-cable lines, as well as telephone jacks to protect Pay-Per-View lines and broadband Ethernet jacks to protect data lines that stream digital content to your home theater system.

The AVU1500’s unique Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) technology automatically provides clean, stable power by increasing low or decreasing high voltage without the aid of the battery, keeping it within a safe range of 110 to 120 volts. However, in the event input voltages reach dangerous

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levels, your AVU1500 has Advanced Overvoltage Protection, which automatically disconnects power from your equipment and restores power automatically when the voltage returns to a safe level.

Pure Enjoyment

One part of enjoyment involves spending more time using your system instead of setting it up! However, brownouts and blackouts can cause your system to lose complex settings, and ultimately damage your valuable equipment along with the overall quality of your home theater experience.

Your AVU1500 is equipped with a battery to provide backup power in the event of power loss or an outage. The battery-backup feature enables you to continue enjoying your movies and music without interruption caused by brownouts or momentary blackouts. For longer blackouts, you may have limited time to continue watching and listening to your system, but the goal in this scenario is to preserve your system settings and to allow your recording equipment to continue recording so you don’t miss your favorite shows (e.g., your DVR can keep recording).

Pure Intelligence

Your AVU1500 has been designed with the right combination of SmartStage solutions, enabling you to better see and control the shutdown of your home theater equipment during a power outage.

Stage Shutdown

In the event of a power outage, your AVU1500’s battery will automatically supply backup power to all the equipment connected to its rear-panel power outlets. However, like any battery there is a limited supply of power. So, the AVU1500 shuts down your equipment in stages. Each time a stage is shut down, battery power consumption is reduced, thereby prolonging the remaining supply of battery power to your most critical devices:

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Battery Charge

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Stage 3

Battery Charge at 50%

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Battery Charge at 90%

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Shutdown When Power

Stage 1 Battery’s

usable power supply is at 90%

Stage 2 Battery’s

usable power supply is at 50%

Stage 3 Battery’s

usable power supply is at 0%

If you prefer to avoid the staged shutdown procedure, then you have the ability to override it and supply power to all the rear power outlets until the usable battery power is depleted or the power comes back on (whichever comes first).

Stage Time

You have the ability to see how much approximate battery-backup time each stage has. You can check these times before and during a power outage. The “Stage Time” button on the front control panel enables you to cycle through the estimated battery-backup times.

Outlets

High Current Filter Bank D

Analog Filter Bank B and Digital Filter Bank C

Digital Filter Bank A

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e.g., amplifier and subwoofer

Non-critical devices that can lose power without problems (e.g., CD players, DVD players)

Critical devices that should be powered as long as possible to save settings, record TV shows, etc. (e.g., VCR, DVR, satellite/ cable boxes)

Of course, the estimated times are based on which components are on at that moment and how much power each is consuming. Changes in your home theater system’s power consumption will affect battery-backup time. Your AVU1500 intelligently estimates these times knowing and taking planned changes into account: It knows how much power is being consumed by each stage of its three-stage shutdown sequence. Unplanned changes (e.g., if you manually turn things on or off) are handled as they happen: Changes can be detected and your AVU1500 will recalculate estimated remaining battery time.

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Stage IR Blasting

When the AVU1500 begins shutting down outlets during battery-backup mode, it can also send/blast an infrared (IR) signal to one of your home theater components, instructing it to do something. Usually, in the context of a power outage, this signal/instruction is to turn off a component (i.e., put it into standby mode). This is ideal for projectors and projection TVs that need power even after being turned off so internal fans can properly cool critical parts and preserve the performance and life of the product. Your AVU1500 can be easily programmed to automatically send a “standby” (or off) signal to your projector or projection TV during an early shutdown stage, enabling it to cool down safely before its power is cut during a later shutdown stage.

Battery Replacement

Eventually all batteries need replacing, even rechargeable ones. Your AVU1500 has been intelligently designed to enable you to remove and replace your battery easily and without the need to power down, unplug, or disassemble your entire system. The battery can be safely accessed from the front panel and replaced even while the unit is still operating.

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1. Battery compartment – this unit offers battery backup to your connected home theater equipment. The battery itself is housed behind this battery compartment door.

2. Power button – Press and hold this button for three seconds to turn your AVU1500 on or off.

3. Control panel – monitors and controls the unit’s vital functions. The LCD display provides feedback on the status of the system, while the buttons along the bottom provide controls over various product features. A larger image and more details of each element are provided below.

4. Auxiliary outlet – offers a convenient and temporary power connection for equipment such as video/digital cameras, game consoles, or any device you wish to power.

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5. Switched button – Press and hold this button for three seconds to

power the AVU1500’s “switched” outlets on or off. This button is disabled when the rear panel’s “Remote In” on/off slide-switch is set to “On”.

6. Dimmer button – this button enables you to control the display’s brightness level.

7. Test button – press and hold this button for three seconds to start a quick shutdown test so you can see if things are set up correctly. Also, press and hold this button for 10 seconds to start a deep battery test, which is designed to deplete and recharge the battery to help refresh its chemical contents. It will simulate a battery-backup condition, but will not perform any staged shutdown.

This button will be disabled when your AVU1500 is in

battery-backup mode.

8. Audible Alert button – this unit can sound an audible alert to inform you of a power outage (or other critical events). This button enables you to turn the audible alert capability on and off. During a real power outage and battery-backup situation, this button enables you to temporarily mute the alert, but keep the feature on for the next occasion.

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9. Stage Time button – in the event of a power outage, this unit provides

battery backup. To extend the battery’s ability to supply power to your most critical home theater equipment, power can be automatically shut off to your less critical devices first. This is the unit’s staged shutdown feature. There are three stages and there is a calculated amount of battery-backup time for each stage. This button enables you to cycle through each stage and see how much usable battery-backup time each stage has. Additionally, you can see how much batterybackup time would be available if the staged shutdown feature were turned off (i.e. override turned on – see “Override Stages” button).

10. Override Stages button – in the event of a power outage, this unit

automatically provides battery backup. To extend the battery’s ability to supply power to your most critical home theater equipment, power is automatically shut off to the less critical devices first. This button enables you to override this staged shutdown feature and continue supplying battery-backup power to all of the equipment connected to your AVU1500 until the battery is completely drained or the power outage ends.

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11. Incoming voltage – this number will accurately communicate the AC

voltage coming into the unit from the AC wall outlet.

12. PureFilter On – indicates that the multiphase PureFilter circuitry

is functioning properly (i.e., power protection and conditioning).

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13. AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulation) On – this icon will be displayed

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when the unit is automatically compensating for incoming voltage that is either under or over the ideal 120-volt level.

14. Amperage – this number will accurately communicate the amount of power being drawn from the AVU1500 by the home theater equipment you have connected to it.

15. Ground √ or X – if the AVU1500 is plugged into a properly grounded outlet, the check mark will show. If the plug is not grounded, the X-mark will show (see the Troubleshooting section of this User Manual).

Please Note: The ground-status indicator is intended for use when

the AVU1500 is operating in stand-alone mode only. The connection of a serial or USB cable to a PC that is properly grounded may cause the display to indicate that the ground is OK even if the AVU1500 is not plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet. A ground connection established in this manner alone is not an adequate safety ground to protect against power disturbances. Please ensure that the AVU1500 is plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet.

16. Wiring

√ or X – if the wall outlet is properly wired, a check mark

will be displayed; otherwise an X-mark is displayed (see the Troubleshooting section of this User Manual).

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17. Switched ON / OFF – ON is displayed when the unit’s switched

outlets are turned on and receiving power; otherwise, “OFF” is displayed.

18. Remote ON / OFF – ON is displayed when the unit’s rear-panel “Remote IN” on/off control is set to “ON” (see rear-panel item #40a). When on, another component, like a preamp, can act as a remote control for this unit’s switched power outlets. So, turning the preamp on or off will cause this unit’s switched outlets to power on or off, respectively. When “Remote” is ON, the front panel’s “Switched” button is disabled (since another device is now turning the power on and off for all switched outlets).

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19. Audible Alert ON / OFF – this unit can sound an audible alert to inform you of a power outage. This display indicates if the audible alert feature is turned ON or OFF. The alert sound can also be temporarily muted during a real power outage by pressing the “Audible Alert” button. This will cause the “Audible Alert” ON text to blink.

20. Override ON / OFF – in the event of a power outage, this unit provides battery backup. To extend the battery’s ability to supply power to your most critical home theater equipment, power can be automatically shut off to your less critical devices first. This display indicates if this staged shutdown feature is being overridden (i.e., “Override ON” = stage shutdown off).

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21. Battery Run Time Stage – during a power outage, this unit will

shut down power to your connected home theater equipment in stages (unless override is on). Each stage is associated with specific rear-panel power outlets. This display indicates which stage(s) have shut down, which stage the unit is currently in, and which stage(s) remain.

An empty circle (e.g., ö): stage already shut down A blinking circle: current stage A solid circle: future stage

During battery backup or normal operation, you can press the

“Stage Time” button to cycle through each stage and see how much usable battery-backup time each stage has. Note, however, if the override feature is on, there are no shutdown stages so only the override battery-backup time can be viewed (i.e., estimated total battery-backup time without any automated stage shutdown).

22. Battery-Backup Time – during normal operation or battery backup, these numbers automatically update to show you how much approximate battery-backup time there is for any specific stage (or total battery-backup time if staged shutdown is overridden).

23. Battery ON – this will only display when the unit’s battery is being used (e.g., during a power outage).

24. Battery OK – this will remain displayed so long as the unit’s battery is in good health.

25. Overload – when the battery’s load level approaches a critical level, the overload icon will appear (it will blink on and off). This may happen if your connected equipment is drawing/ consuming too much power. If the battery load exceeds its maximum safe threshold, the entire unit will automatically shut down to prevent damage.

26. Replace Battery – this will display when the unit’s battery is in poor health and must be replaced. If a power outage occurs when the battery needs replacing, the AVU1500 will simply shut down immediately. See “Battery Replacement” on page 45 for more details.

27. Battery-load meter – this meter illustrates the size of the load (in watts) currently placed on the AVU1500. During normal operation, with no connected equipment, the load meter will register a minimal load (one bar). As equipment is added, the load meter will increase. The maximum load that the AVU1500 can safely handle is 1000 watts and all five of the meter’s bars will blink when the unit exceeds a safe maximum capacity.

28. Battery-charge meter – shows the battery’s charge level (i.e., the remaining usable battery power supply). If the battery is fully charged, then all five bars will be displayed. If the battery is charging, the bars will blink on and off (similar to a mobile phone).

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29. Stage 3 – these outlets are for your most critical home theater

equipment (those that should stay on the longest in a power outage) and are part of the third stage of a three-stage batterybackup shutdown sequence. When the usable battery power supply is depleted, all power to Stage 3 outlets (i.e., Filter Bank A) will be shut off.

30. Digital Filter Bank A – four power outlets that can accommodate and protect any type of home theater equipment, but ensure optimum reduction of line noise and interference to your digital equipment (e.g., cable or satellite boxes, DVR).

31. Stage 2 – these six outlets are for your less critical home theater equipment and are part of the second stage of a three-stage battery-backup shutdown sequence. When the usable battery power supply is reduced to 50 percent, power to Stage 2 outlets (i.e., Filter Banks B and C) will be shut off.

32. Analog Filter Bank B – two power outlets that can accommodate and protect any type of home theater equipment, but ensure optimum power conditioning for your analog equipment (e.g., tuner/receiver, tape player, VCR, phonograph).

33. Digital Filter Bank C – four power outlets that can accommodate and protect any type of home theater equipment, but ensure optimum reduction of line noise and interference to your digital equipment (e.g., DVD, CD, game consoles).

34. Stage 1 – these two outlets are for your power-hungry home theater equipment and are part of the first stage of a three-stage battery-backup shutdown sequence. When the usable battery power supply is reduced to 90 percent, power to Stage 1 outlets (i.e., Filter Bank D) will be shut off.

35. High Current Bank D – two power outlets delivering high current to power-hungry amplifiers and subwoofers, and optimized to filter out line noise to these components.

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36. Filter Bank Settings – controls enabling you to program the power

on/off profile for each filter bank of outlets.

a. Power slide-switches – set each filter bank to always receive

power (“Always On”) or to switch power on and off (“Switched”); if switched, then also set whether the filter bank should switch power on and off in a delayed manner (see below).

b. Delay Time – all “Switched” and “Delay” filter bank outlets

collectively can have the power on/off delay time set to one of three choices: 5, 10, or 15 seconds.

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37. IR Blaster – a set of connections and controls to enable the use of your infrared blaster feature: When your AVU1500 begins shutting down outlets during battery backup, it can send/blast an infrared (IR) signal to one of your home theater components, instructing it to do something (e.g., turn off).

a. IR Blaster Cable Port – connect the “IR Blaster Cable” (included

with this product) to this port. The IR signal will be blasted out of this port, through the cable, and out to the specific home theater component at which it is aimed (e.g., projector or projection TV).

b. Blast Stage slide-switch – you can choose when an IR signal

should be blasted during a power outage/battery backup: at the beginning of shutdown Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3.

c. IR Window – in order for your AVU1500 to blast an IR signal

to one of your home theater components (target component), your AVU1500 has to first learn what IR signal it should blast. To “teach” the AVU1500, you must aim the target component’s remote control at this window and press the desired button on the remote control. The setup section of this User Manual provides complete instructions.

d. IR feedback light – this light provides feedback on the status of

“learning” an IR signal. After you press the “Teach” button, it will blink green to show it’s ready to learn. It will change to a solid green if it has successfully learned. It will change to a solid red if it has not learned anything in 20 seconds, and it will eventually time-out and turn off.

e. Teach button – press this button to put the unit into an IR

“learning” mode. The IR feedback light will blink green to indicate it is ready to learn for the next 20 seconds.

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38. Trigger Out – this feature enables remote operation of other

peripheral devices equipped with a low-voltage trigger. When your AVU1500’s switched outlets are powered on or off, a low-voltage signal is sent out to trigger another device to activate it. For example, when your switched outlets are powered on, a signal could be sent to a retractable projector screen so that it comes down; when the switched outlets are powered off, the same projector screen would retract.

a. Delay/No Delay slide-switch – you can choose to have the

signal sent out to be delayed. The delay time is the same as the delay time for the filter-banks settings.

b. DC trigger-out port – connect the included Remote DC Control

Cable between this port and the peripheral device you wish to control (e.g., movie projector screen).

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39. Coaxial-cable line input/output – connect your coaxial cables here

to protect them from dangerous electrical disturbances that can travel down your coaxial-cable lines. The auxiliary input splits the incoming signal to two output connections.

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40. Remote IN – this feature enables another component, like a

preamp, to act as a remote control for this unit’s switched power outlets. So, turning the preamp on or off will cause your AVU1500’s switched power outlets to turn on or off, respectively. Note, when “Remote” is ON, the front panel’s “Switched” button is disabled (since another device is now controlling the power on or off feature for the switched outlets).

a. On/Off slide-switch – enables you to turn this remote feature

on and off.

b. AC Remote In plug – If your remote device (e.g., your preamp)

is equipped with an AC remote outlet, you can plug into the AVU1500’s “AC In” plug to remotely control your AVU1500’s switched outlets. This connection is how your remote device communicates with your AVU1500.

c. DC Remote In port – If your remote device (e.g., your receiver)

is equipped with a low-voltage DC trigger output, you can plug into the AVU1500’s “DC In” port to remotely control your AVU1500’s switched outlets. This connection is how your remote device communicates with your AVU1500.

Since your AVU1500 provides you with two “Remote IN”

connections, you can actually connect two different remote devices, one to each port. In such a case, either remote device can trigger your AVU1500’s switched outlets to power on, but both remote devices must be off to trigger switched outlets to power off.

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41. PC Connection – enables your AVU1500 to communicate with

other electronic devices (e.g., personal computers, home automation systems).

a. RS232 port – a standard 9-pin connector for sharing

b. USB port – used primarily to connect with a personal computer

42. Network – broadband Ethernet lines used for digital media

43. Phone – Pay-Per-View, phone, or DSL lines are protected from

44. 15A Breaker – this resettable circuit breaker offers an added layer

45. Ground port – provides a grounding point for any of your

46. Feet – the unit’s feet can be removed if you plan to rack-mount

47. Main power socket – the AVU1500’s own power cord must be

information and receiving commands. For example, a connected home automation system could control most features of your AVU1500 just as if you were using its front control panel. Your AVU1500 will also share information so the home automation system can show status information similar to your unit’s front-panel display. For more details on what can be communicated, see the “Serial Report Descriptor Protocol” section on page 53.

or Media Center PC in order to share information with the PureView software. Also used to inform your PC of a power outage so the PureView software can shut down your PC in a controlled manner.

receivers, gaming, or broadband Internet access are protected from dangerous power surges.

dangerous power surges that can damage your equipment. A built-in splitter turns one line into two.

of safety to protect your AVU1500. When the Amperage (power draw) reaches 12.5, the Amperage number on the front-panel display will blink several times just to inform you that you’re approaching the 15-Amp limit.

ungrounded home theater components.

the unit.

attached to this power socket. The other end of the AVU1500’s power cord should be connected to a grounded (3-pin) 120V AC wall outlet.

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service

. If you decide to discard the packaging, please recycle as much

as possible.

Product Materials

Please check to ensure you have received all of the following items:

• Belkin PureAV AVU1500 UPS

• AVU1500 User Manual

• 10 ft. SD

™

1000 Power Cable

• 6 ft. IR Blaster Cable (3.5mm connector)

• Remote AC Control Cable

• Remote DC Control Cable (1/8" mini-plug cable)

• RJ45 Ethernet Patch Cable – For broadband connectivity

• RJ11 Phone Cable

• Belkin PureAV Coaxial Video Cable

• RS232 Serial Cable

• USB Cable

• Sheet of Belkin PureAV cable labels

• Pair of front rack-mount brackets and a bag of assembly screws

• PureView software and installation CD (for Windows® and Mac OS®)

• Warranty registration card

Damage sustained during transit is not covered under the warranty.

Rack-Mount Rail Kit is required for rack-mounting (sold separately—Belkin PureAV part number AP00001)

Setup and Installation

There is always an air of excitement to quickly set up and use new products. Of course, we’re glad you are excited about your AVU1500, but rushing the setup could actually waste more time and cause frustration. Give yourself time and go through the setup procedure methodically to stay in control, improve setup accuracy, and ensure satisfaction when you are finished.

Setup involves these basic steps:

Step Approximate

Time

1. Prepare 10 min.

2. Charge Battery 12 hours max

3. Plan 20–30 min. Power planner worksheet

4. Install 10 min. if rackmounting

5. Program 5–10 min.

6. Connect Cables 15–20 min. Cable labels (included),

7. Test Your Setup 5 min.

Tools and Notes

Battery must charge before using unit

(included on page 23) If rack-mounting, you will need

the included front rack-mount brackets, the Belkin PureAV Rack-Mount Rail Kit (part number AP00001—sold separately), and a Phillips-head screwdriver. Note: Screws for mounting the AVU1500 to the equipment rack itself are not provided as they are made specifically for the particular equipment rack that you own. Contact the rack manufacturer if you do not have the correct mounting screws.

additional coaxial cables, cable management “stuff” (e.g., twist-ties).

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Step 1 – Prepare

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Before you do anything with your new AVU1500, take a few minutes to...

a. Read the safety precautions (pages 3-4); b.

Unpack all the product materials and ensure all the expected package contents are included (page 21); and

c. Study the unit’s front and rear panels to become familiar with all the

different elements (review the front- and rear-panel features on pages 8-20.

Step 2 – Charge the Battery

Like most consumer products containing rechargeable batteries, your AVU1500 also requires its battery to be fully charged before you begin using the product. This could take up to 12 hours (possibly less). We realize that you’re anxious to begin using your AVU1500 right away, but the good news is that while your unit is charging, there are plenty of necessary and valuable things for you to be doing.

a. To charge the unit’s battery, plug your AVU1500 into a grounded

(3-pin) 120V AC wall outlet. The battery will charge automatically even when the AVU1500 is powered off. To check on its progress, turn the AVU1500 on and look at the battery-charge meter on the front display:

The battery is fully charged when all five bars are solid.

Blinking or animated bars indicate the unit is still recharging the

battery

b. While the unit is charging the backup battery, we recommend you take

advantage of the time to perform all of the setup Steps 1 through 5. Please perform “Step 6 – Connect Cables” and “Step 7 – Test Your Setup” only after your AVU1500’s battery is fully charged.

Setup and Installation

Step 3 – Plan

There are several decisions to make to ensure everything is connected and operating properly. When connecting your home theater equipment’s power cords to your AVU1500’s power outlets, consider, for example, the following questions:

• Which devices should always receive power (i.e., “always on”) versus having power cut on and off (i.e., “switched”)?

• In the event of a power outage, which devices are less critical and can lose power first, and which devices are most critical and should be powered for as long as possible? These answers will determine which devices should be plugged into shutdown Stage 1, 2, and 3 outlets.

• Should another device (e.g., preamp) act as a remote trigger and cause other connected devices (e.g., amp, subwoofer) to power on and off?

These decisions are inter-related and you should consider these same questions for each device you plan to power through your AVU1500. The planning tables below can assist greatly; these same tables are provided on the last page of this User Manual (see “Appendix: Setup Worksheets”) for you to detach and use more easily. A completed table will help you greatly not only during the setup of your system, but also in testing your system setup.

Equipment Type:

Use the table below to list every component you plan to have powered by your AVU1500. Feel free to write over the few items we’ve listed as possibilities.

Digital equipment Analog equipment High-current

equipment TV Tuner/receiver Amplifier DVD player Tape player Subwoofer CD player Phonograph DVR (e.g., TiVo

) VCR Cable box Satellite box Game consoles (e.g., Xbox Home PC/Media Center PC

)

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Power Planning:

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Now, begin planning which device should connect to which AVU1500 power outlet. Here is a sample planner:

Shutdown Stage:

Filter Bank:

Switched vs. Always On? Always on

Outlets

Outlets Satellite

Stage 3 Stage 2 Stage 1

A - digital B - analog C - analog

DVR

box

Projection

Switched

no delay

VCR Preamp Amplifier

Tape

player

Always on

Game

console

DVD DVD

D – high

current

Switched

10 sec.

delay

Use the empty planner below to assign your home theater components to your AVU1500 power outlets (write in pencil) and decide if the associated filter banks will be “always on” or “switched”.

Shutdown Stage: Stage 3 Stage 2 Stage 1

Filter Bank: A - digital

Switched vs. Always On?

Outlets

– analog

C - digital D – high

current

Considerations and Suggestions

As you begin to assign devices to power outlets, you may find yourself having to move and reassign items a bit based on various considerations. This is to be expected.

• Amplifiers and subwoofers: Assign these to Stage 1 Filter Bank D outlets.

• These components draw a lot of power and in the event of a blackout,

they should be shut off first to conserve battery-backup power.

• These components should be “switched” with a delayed power-on for

about 10 or 15 seconds.

Setup and Installation

• Preamp: If you wish to use your preamp as a remote trigger (for more info, read “Easy Power On and Off” on page 4, then...

• The filter bank to which you connect your preamp must be

set to “always on”.

• In the event of a power outage, your AVU1500 will begin to

systematically shut down power outlets. So, don’t forget when your preamp is shut down, it will trigger a power cut to all the switched outlets.

• Any device you wish to use as your remote device (e.g.,

preamp) must be equipped with a switched AC power outlet or with a 3~30V DC output (low-voltage trigger out).

• Projectors and Projection TVs: Assign these devices to filter banks set to “always on”.

• When most projectors and projection TVs are turned off, they

still receive power and use this power to drive a fan that helps cool critical internal parts. For this reason, we recommend connecting these types of devices to outlets with filter banks set to “Always on”. Connecting them to a “switched” outlet means the devices will not only be turned off, but their power will get cut off and the fans will not be able to properly cool the equipment.

• In the event of a power outage, your AVU1500 will begin

its SmartStage shutdown procedure (unless you have override turned on). If the power outage lasts longer than the AVU1500’s battery backup, then all of the devices will eventually lose power. To prepare for this, it is best to have your projector or projection TV turned off first so that the internal fans can properly cool internal parts before the devices lose power all together. Your AVU1500 can help you do this: Simply have the AVU1500’s IR Blaster send an “off” signal to your projector/TV at the beginning of Stage 1 shutdown (this will be described in more detail at Step 5, Program). Then, your projector/TV can cool until the stage to which it is connected loses power. If you want to give your projector/projection TV the most amount of time possible to cool, then assign it to a Stage 3 power outlet; otherwise, a Stage 2 outlet may be fine.

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• Home PC/Media Center PC:

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• If you plan to connect to your home or Media Center PC, two connections will be necessary: power connection (power cord) and a data connection (USB cable).

• The power connection (plugging your PC’s power cord into one of the AVU1500’s power outlets) will enable your PC to take advantage of the AVU1500’s power-protection and battery-backup features. The batterybackup feature is essential so that in the event of a blackout, your PC will still have power for a controlled shutdown to happen.

• To give the PC the time it needs to properly shut down means you should consider connecting it to a Stage 3 power outlet.

• Since you may be turning your PC on and off independently from the rest of your home theater system, it should be plugged into an AVU1500 filter bank outlet that is set to “Always On”.

• The data connection is necessary (connecting your PC with the AVU1500 via the included USB cable) so your AVU1500 can share status information with the PureView software (included) and help with the controlled shutdown of the PC when necessary (this will help minimize or prevent any data loss).

• All other components:

• For each component, decide if it is critical for it to get battery-backup power for as long as possible. If it is critical, then assign it to a Stage 3, Filter Bank A outlet; otherwise, assign it to Stage 2.

• In the example table on page 23, we put the digital video recorder (DVR) in Stage 3, Filter Bank A so that it could continue recording TV shows for as long as possible. We also put the satellite box there to avoid (as much as possible) having to set it up again.

Step 4 - Install

The AVU1500 can be rack-mounted or placed within your entertainment cabinet. The unit is already set (i.e., its feet are already attached) for placement onto shelving or within an entertainment cabinet. Rack-mounting will require additional setup.

Rack-Mounting Caution: Unit is heavy—the AVU1500 weighs more than 60 pounds.

Remove the battery module before installation to make the unit lighter.

Caution: Never use the front rack-mount brackets (included with the AVU1500) alone to rack-mount the AVU1500, as they are designed only to lock the AVU1500 to the front of the rack. To safely mount the AVU1500 in an equipment rack, use the Belkin Heavy-Duty Fixed Shelf (part number RK5021). The Belkin Heavy-Duty Fixed Shelf is compatible with standard 19-inch equipment racks, but if you do not use the Belkin Heavy-Duty Fixed Shelf, you must mount the AVU1500 on an equipment shelf designed for your equipment rack.

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