Elite 20 PF owner’s manual
The Elite 20 PF Features
•Power Factor correction provides surplus current for power-starved amplifiers
•Ultra-Linear Filtering for stunning audio/video clarity
•Series Multi-Stage Protection Plus (SMP+) featuring Extreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS)
•Zero ground contamination circuitry 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 TVSS isolated F-connectors
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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 powerisnothingnew,theElite-20PowerFactor’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 PowerFactorCorrectionCircuit. Forthefirsttime, 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
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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.
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 box should contain the Elite-20 PF unit, detachable AC cord, rack mount kit, owner’s manual,andwarrantyregistrationcard. Ifanything is missing, please contact Furman Customer Service. Fill out and return your warranty registration card. Registration is recommended because it can be used to establish whether the unit is within the warranty period should your original ownership documents be lost, and it assists us in informing you about upgrades or other vital information.
Safety Information - Warnings
Please read and observe all of the safety and operating instructions before the Elite-15 PF is operated. Retain these instructions for future reference.
•Do not disassemble or modify in any way. No user-serviceable parts inside
•Keep away from moisture and avoid excessive
humidity
• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the unit
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 be present for proper operation. Any attempt to operate the Elite-20 PF without a safety ground is considered improper operation and could invalidate the warranty.
Power Source
The power source to which the Elite-20 PF is connected should be adequate for use at 20 Amps. The Elite-20 PF will operate with a 15 Amp service outlet; however, nuisance tripping at the circuit breaker panel may result if the systems continuous current draw exceeds 15 Amps.
Placement
The Elite-20 PF is manufactured with four rubber feet for placement on any table, cabinet, shelf, or floor. These rubber feet may be easily removed with a standard Philips screw driver when rack mounting adjacent to other
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