Belkin PF31 User Manual

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Home Theater Power Protection with PureFilter™ Technology

Protection d’alimentation pour cinéma maison doté

de la technologie PureFilter

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Power Console PF31

Console d’alimentation PF31

User Manual

Manuel d’utilisation

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Table of Contents

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Belkin PureAV Power Console

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Introduction ......................................................................................... 2

Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 3

Package Contents .............................................................................. 4

Power Console Features .................................................................... 5

Hookup and Installation

Step 1 Mounting your Power

(optional) Console ................................................................ 6

Step 2 Connect Video Components

to the Video Filter ............................................. 7

Step 3 Connect Audio Components

to the Audio Filter ............................................ 8

Step 4 Connect your Coaxial-Cable/DSS Lines ........ 9

Operation .....................................................................................

Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 12

Glossary of Power Terms ........................................................... 1 4

Belkin Connected Equipment Warranty ....................................

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Introduction

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Thank you for purchasing the Belkin PureAV Power Console PF31. The
Power Console is designed to clean, protect, and efficiently distribute
power to your valuable home theater system. The Belkin PureAV Power
Console ensures that every movie you watch and every album you hear is
as clean and clear as possible.

The Power Console is packed with innovative features to provide you
with the best home theater experience. Ordinary household AC power
that is delivered to your home is polluted with “noise” from many
sources within your home, including digital components and household
appliances. The Power Console’s advanced Phase 2 PureFilter Circuitry is
optimized to remove electrical noise and provide clean and clear power
to all of your valuable digital, audio, and video equipment. The multiphase
PureFilter Circuitry also provides true isolation between audio and video
components. This isolation prevents noise created by components that
are already connected to the Power Console from contaminating other
connected equipment. In addition, the Power Console contains Advanced
Overvoltage Protection, which automatically disconnects power from your
equipment when the input voltage reaches a dangerous level, and restores
power automatically when the voltage returns to a safe level.

We also realize that the aesthetics of your system are very important. For
this reason we enlisted some of the top industrial designers in the country
to design the housing for the Belkin PureAV Power Console. The minimalist
styling of the Power Console combines function with a simplistic yet
elegant design and is a great complement to any system. The integrated
multifunction front LED display combines all essential controls with a
versatile voltage and current monitor.

Belkin PureAV Power Console

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 Power Console
has two sets of coaxial connections to protect your coaxial cable lines.

Providing the ultimate home theater experience is the driving force behind
the Belkin PureAV brand, providing the clearest picture and cleanest sound
from your components to you. Thank you again for purchasing the Belkin
PureAV Power Console PF31.

Clear Picture – Clean Sound. BELKIN PureAV.

Safety Precautions

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WARNING – Grounding and Polarization

This product must be plugged directly into a grounded AC power outlet

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(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. 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 Belkin PureAV Power Console, 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

Although your Belkin PureAV Power Console 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 Power Console from the wall.
Once you have done this, there is no need to unplug any of the equipment
that is connected to the Power Console.

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 Power Console
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 unplug the Power Console before cleaning. It is only necessary to
clean the Power Console 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 Power Console 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 Power Console’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 Power Console’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
Manual for instructions.

Package Contents

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• User Manual

• Belkin PureAV Power Console PF31 Home Theater Power Protection

with PureFilter Technology

• One sheet of Belkin PureAV cable labels

Belkin PureAV Power Console

Power Console Features

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1. Switched button – turns the power on and off to the Power Console’s

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“switched” outlets

2. Auxiliary outlet – offers optimal connection for digital components
and is ideal for temporary connection of equipment such as video/
digital cameras, game consoles, or any device you which to power

3. Central LED Control – controls and monitors the Power Console’s vital
functions

4. Video Filter – ensures optimum reduction of line noise and
interference to your video components

5. Audio Filter – ensures optimum reduction of line noise and
interference to your audio components

6. HiCurrent™ Filter – delivers high current to power-hungry amplifiers
and receivers; optimized to filter out line noise to these components

7. Remote AC/DC trigger – allows for remote turn ON/OFF of switched
outlets on the Power Console (equipped with both AC and DC inputs)

8. Coaxial-Cable Line Input/Output – protects your system from
dangerous electrical disturbances that can travel down your coaxial­cable lines

9. 15-Amp Circuit Breaker – offers safety of resettable circuit breaker

10. Ground – provides a grounding point for ungrounded components

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Hookup & Installation

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Step 1 (optional)
Mounting your Power Console

The Belkin PureAV Power Console can be mounted to a standard AV
equipment rack or inside a cabinet equipped with an equipment rack.

A. Remove the brackets and mounting screws from the box.

B. Make sure that the Power Console is unplugged.

C. Align the bracket with the front of the Power Console for flush

installation in the rack.

D. Attach the bracket to the side of the Power Console with the screws

provided (Fig. 1). You must use a minimum of four screws to mount
each bracket.

E. Repeat steps C and D for installation of the bracket to the other side of

the Power Console.

F. Mount the Power Console to the equipment rack. Screws for mounting

the Power Console to the equipment rack are not provided as they
are made specifically for the particular equipment rack that you own.
Contact the manufacturer of the rack if you do not have the correct
mounting screws.

Belkin PureAV Power Console

Figure 1

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Hookup and Installation

Step 2

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Connect Video Components to the Video Filter

The Belkin PureAV Power Console PF31 contains an isolated Video Filter
that is optimized to clean and condition the power to all of your video
components. The Video Filter also isolates your video components from
connected audio and high-current audio components.

A. Attach Belkin PureAV power cord labels to each component’s power

cord before you plug the cord into the corresponding outlet on the
Power Console.

B. VCR – Connect your VCR power cord to the outlet labeled “VCR”.

C. DVD – Connect your DVD power cord to the outlet labeled “DVD”.

D. Cable/Satellite – Connect your cable or satellite receiver power cord to

the outlet labeled “Cable/SAT”.

E. TV – Connect your TV or monitor power cord to the outlet labeled “TV/

Monitor”.

Note: You can connect any type of analog video component into any of

the Video Filter outlets. You are not limited to the components
listed above.

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Step 3
Connect Audio Components to the Audio Filter

The Belkin PureAV Power Console PF31 contains an isolated Audio Filter
that is optimized to clean and condition the power to all of your audio
components. The Audio Filter also isolates your audio components from
connected video and high-current audio components.

A. Attach Belkin PureAV power cord labels to each component’s power

cord before you plug the cord into the corresponding outlet on the
Power Console.

B. CD – Connect your CD player power cord to the outlet labeled “CD”.

C. Tape – Connect your tape player power cord to the outlet labeled

“Tape”.

D. Auxiliary – This outlet can be used to connect any other audio

equipment you may have.

E. Receiver (Preamp) – Connect your receiver or preamp power cord to

the outlet labeled “Receiver”.

Belkin PureAV Power Console

Note: You can connect any type of audio component into the Audio

Filter outlets. You are not limited to the components listed above.

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Hookup and Installation

Step 4
Connect your Coaxial-Cable/DSS Lines

Belkin PureAV Power Console

Your Belkin PureAV Power Console comes with two pairs of coaxial-cable
connections to protect your system from dangerous electrical disturbances
that can travel down your coaxial-cables lines. You will need additional
coaxial cables to connect the Power Console to your home theater
components.

A. Cable TV – Connect the incoming cable television coaxial-cable line to

the connector labeled “Cable IN”. Connect one end of a second coaxial
cable to the connector labeled “Cable OUT”. Connect the other end of
this cable to your cable TV tuner.

B. Satellite (DSS) TV – Connect the incoming satellite television coaxial-

cable line to the connector labeled “SAT IN”. Connect one end of a
second coaxial cable to the connector labeled “SAT OUT”. Connect the
other end of this cable to your satellite TV tuner.

Note: We have included labels for the Coax IN and Coax OUT lines if

IMPORTANT WARNING – To sufficiently safeguard all of your

needed for better organization.

equipment from damage resulting from a power surge, all of your
incoming coaxial-cable lines should be properly grounded. Contact a
licensed electrician to verify that all of your cable lines are properly
grounded to a cold-water pipe or ground rod.

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Operation

Central LED Control Panel

The Belkin PureAV Power Console PF31 is equipped with an advanced LED
Control Panel. Most functions of the Power Console can be monitored from
this display.

A. PureFilter indicator – – indicates that the multiphase PureFilter

Circuitry is functioning properly.

B. Voltmeter – displays the input voltage (the amount of voltage coming

from the AC wall outlet to the Power Console).

C. Current Meter – displays the output current (the amount of current

output [in Amps] from the Power Console’s outlets).

D. Wiring OK indicator light – indicates whether the AC outlet to which

the Power Console is connected is wired properly, or cross-wired. If
the Wiring OK indicator does not light, then the hot and neutral wires
are reversed. See page xx of the Troubleshooting section for more
information.

E. Ground OK indicator light – indicates if the Power Console is connected

to a properly grounded AC outlet. If the Ground OK indicator does not
light, this indicates that the AC wall outlet is not properly grounded. See
page xx of the Troubleshooting section for more information.

F. Switched ON indicator light – indicates that the “Switched” outlets are

switched ON.

G. Timed ON indicator light – indicates that the delayed outlets are

switched ON after a delay.

H. Remote ON indicator light – indicates that the Remote function is ON

(controlled with the “Remote” button).

I. Remote Button – switches the Power Console to Remote ON status

when pressed. (When in Remote ON status, the Power Console outlets
that are programmed as switched are turned ON/OFF via external
remote signal [see page xx.])

J. Dimmer Button – adjusts the brightness of the LED Control Panel;

press it repeatedly to change the brightness level.

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Operation

Auxiliary Power Outlet

Belkin PureAV Power Console

The Power Console is equipped with a front auxiliary power outlet. This
outlet contains a noise filter that is optimized for video and is a convenient
place to connect video cameras, digital still cameras, MP3 players, or any
other portable device in need of AC power. Simply remove the small door
covering the outlet by sliding it to the right (Fig. 4) and plug in your device.
This outlet is always live (always-on) when the Power Console is plugged
into AC power. The “Switched” button does not control the auxiliary outlet.

Figure 4

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Troubleshooting

Power Console is not providing power

• Check to ensure that the Power Console is plugged into a properly

grounded AC wall outlet. Some outlets require a wall switch to be turned
on in order to deliver power to the outlet

• Too many devices may be plugged into the Power Console, which are

overloading the unit and tripping the overload circuit breaker. The Power
Console is not designed to handle current loads larger than 15 Amps
or 1800 watts. Try unplugging some devices and resetting the circuit
breaker located on the end of the Power Console.

To reset the circuit breaker: Wait at least 10 minutes after

the circuit breaker was tripped before attempting to reset the
breaker. Press in the button located next to the power cord on
the end of the unit to reset. Power should be restored to the
outlets on the Power Console.

• Your components may be plugged into a “Switched” outlet and the outlet

is not Switched On. Check to ensure that the Switched ON indicator
on the Control Panel is illuminated. If the light is not illuminated, press
the Switched button on the front of the Power Console unit until the
Switched ON indicator is illuminated. You should now have power to all
of the switched outlets.

• Your components may not be turned on. Power may be flowing from the

Power Console, but if the power switch on your component is not turned
on then your component cannot receive power. Turn on the power switch
on your component.

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• The Power Console is designed to stop delivering power to all outlets

when the surge-protection circuitry is not functioning properly or is
expired. Call Belkin Customer Service for assistance.

• The Power Console may be defective. Call Belkin Customer Service for

assistance.