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What’s in the Box
PS Audio International, Inc.
4824 Sterling Dr.
Boulder, CO 80301 USA
Toll Free: 877-772-8340
Ph: 720-406-8946
Fax: 720-406-8967
1. What’s in the Box
2. Warning
2. Safety Instruction
2. Overview
3. Quick Start Guide
4. Rear Panel Layout
4. Front Panel Controls
4. Display Modes
6. Additional Display Notifications
6. Setup Display Mode
8. Servo System
9. MultiWave II
10. Troubleshooting Guide
11. Specifications
11. Warranty and Service
12. Contact Information
• One Power Plant P1000
• One 6 foot AC power cable
• One user’s manual
• One warranty card
• One spare 1 amp fast blow fuse
• One spare 15 amp slow blow fuse
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to save all packing materials included
with the Power Plant P1000 as this will be
required if you ever need to ship the unit for service or modification.
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Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical
shock, do not open the enclosure. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
To prevent electric shock, use a 3 prong,
grounded type power cable.
Any change or modifications not expressly
approved in the manual could void your warranty.
Safety Instructions
Any turntable or equipment with AC synchronous motors, such as some cooling fans
should not be used with MultiWave II. This
equipment must be used with 60Hz SineWave
mode, or connected to the Filtered AC zone
outlets.
We recommend the use of the SineWave
[SINE] or TubeWave [TWAVE] with any type of
tube based audio products.
Read the operating instructions provided with the
P1000.
Retain the operating instructions for later use and
reference.
Unplug the P1000 from the wall outlet
before changing the fuse or performing
any cleaning or service.
Do not operate the P1000 near water.
Avoid placement near a water reservoir or
excessive moisture.
When replacement parts are required, be
sure they are specified by the manufacturer to have the same characteristics as
the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
Do not operate with faulty or frayed power
cables.
Overview
The Power Plant P1000 is a power regenerator
capable of delivering the highest level of AC performance to all audio and video components.
The PS Audio Power Plant P1000 is designed
to operate as a stand-alone power management
device, or as part of a larger power management
system. In many cases one P1000 will be all
that is necessary to protect, clean and regenerate power for any audio system or home theater
system.
The P1000 has two power delivery zones: Eight
outlets produce “Regenerated AC” with MultiWave
II™. Two outlets pass “Filtered AC” by filtering
power with Ultimate Outlet™ technology.
The Regenerated AC zone is capable of delivering up to 1000 watts of peak power, depending on
the load. The filtration zone is not current limiting
and will deliver as much power as a 15 amp wall
socket can provide.
All settings in the P1000 are non-volatile. Any
changes made to the settings will not be lost, even
if the P1000 is disconnected from AC power.
off using the front panel power button, let it sit for a
few seconds and power it back up. If the “FAULT”
message continues to appear, please contact your
dealer for additional service.
How do I reset the settings to factory default?
The P1000 was designed to easily reset the microprocessor back to the original factory default. If the
P1000 is displaying any characters in the front panel
that seem abnormal, if the front panel buttons do
not correlate with the display read-outs or to simply
reset all settings back to the factory defaults follow
these instructions.
With the unit powered off, hold down both Mode
buttons (Up and Down) and press the Power button.
This will activate the Setup Display Mode. Using the
Mode Up or Down buttons, cycle to the “RESET”
mode. Press either Edit button (Up or Down) and
the display will read “GO ->” to confirm the choice.
Press either Edit button again to perform the reset
function. Once it is complete, the P1000 will exit the
Setup Display Mode automatically.
Specifications
Output:
Power - up to 1000 Watts
Voltage - 95-250 Volts
(depending on model)
Current - 7 Amps
Frequency - 50-120 Hz
Peak - 10 Amps (soft limit)
Distortion (THD+N) - 0.1%
Input:
AC input range - 90-250 Volts
(depending on model)
Frequency input - 50/60 Hz
(depending on model)
Input capacity - 750 VA
Power consumption - 35 Watts
(with no load)
General:
W x H x D - 17 x 9 x 20 in
Weight - 87 lbs (unboxed)
Cooling system - massive heatsinking
Warranty and Service
Inside the U.S. and Canada
PS Audio’s warranty is 3 years parts and labor, from
the date of original purchase. The warranty follows
the product itself regardless of ownership, new or
used.
Outside the U.S. and Canada
PS Audio has authorized distribution in many countries of the world. In each country, the authorized
importing retailer or distributor has accepted the
responsibility for warranty of products sold by that
retailer or distributor. Warranty service should normally be obtained from the importing retailer or
distributor from whom you purchased the product.
In the unlikely event of service required beyond the
capability of the importer, PS Audio will fulfill the
conditions of the warranty. Such product must be
returned at the owner’s expense to the PS Audio
factory. Contact your PS Audio distributor or the PS
Audio customer service department for more information.
Service issues
Should your unit ever require service or if you have
any technical questions about the P1000, you must
either contact your dealer (PS Audio if purchased
direct) or your PS Audio distributor. No equipment
will be received at our service facilities without an
attached RA number.
If purchased through an authorized PS Audio dealer
or distributor, the RA number must be obtained by
the dealer or distributor. If the product was purchased
from PS Audio direct, this can easily be obtained by
calling PS Audio at 720-406-8946 or by contacting
us via E-mail at <service@psaudio.com>.
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up the P1000. If the Filtered AC outlets still do not
pass AC, please contact your dealer for additional
service.
The P1000 seems to be working, but the display is blank
The P1000 may be in the display blanking mode.
Press the Mode Up or Down buttons on the front
panel and the display should turn back on.
My turntable or fan based equipment is not
operating normally
Any turntable or equipment with AC synchronous
fans should not be used with MultiWave II or
AutoWave. These products must be used with
60Hz SINE mode or be plugged into the Filtered
AC outlets.
The P1000 shut down but the display is blank
and the fuses are not blown
The P1000 has redundant thermal protection that
will shut the unit down in the event the internal
temperature is too hot. If airow is inadequate or
room temperature is very warm and the P1000 is
run near 100% capacity for very long periods of
time this type of shut-down may occur. The P1000
will automatically turn back on when it has cooled
sufciently. If this occurs the load should be lessened on the P1000 or else improve the airow
around the P1000.
Note:
The following display messages apply only to the
regenerator circuit. The Power Port receptacle dedicated to the built in High Current Ultimate Outlet will
continue to pass AC.
The display is flashing “HOT!”
The P1000 will turn itself off and flash “HOT!” on
the display if it detects an internal temperature
that exceeds safe operating limits.
The P1000 will not power up during the cool down
process. The P1000 is ready to be reactivated
only after it returns to safe operating temperature,
at this time the power button will become active.
Please use this time to reduce the load that is
connected to the Regenerated AC outlets of the
P1000. This message will be displayed when the
P1000 is being overworked.
The display is flashing a percentage
The P1000 will turn itself off and flash a percentage (for example, “184%”) on the display if it
detects an over-current condition.
If the current draw exceeds 100% of the P1000’s
maximum recommended capacity for more than 3
seconds, it will power down and display the overcurrent amount.
If the current draw exceeds 200% of the P1000’s
maximum recommended capacity, it will instantaneously power down and display the over-current
amount.
Press the front panel power button once to clear
the flashing display and again to turn the unit back
on. If this message continues to appear, you must
reduce the load on the P1000.
The display is flashing “SHORT”
The P1000 will turn itself off and flash “SHORT”
on the display if it detects an electrical short,
which means a product connected to the P1000
is trying to draw too much current. This could be
related to a defective power cable that is plugged
into the back of the P1000.
Press the front panel power button once to clear
the flashing display and again to turn the unit back
on. If it continues to flash “SHORT” disconnect all
output connections from the back of the P1000
and power it up again. Be sure to check the power
cables for any defects before plugging them back
in.
If the display continues to read “SHORT” please
contact your dealer for additional service.
The display is flashing “FAULT”
The P1000 will turn itself off and flash “FAULT”
on the display if it detects a general hardware or
software error. It is highly unlikely that the P1000
will ever experience this condition, but FAULT
indicator has been built-in to ensure proper and
long-term product reliability.
If this message is displayed, simply turn the P1000
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• Up to 1000 watts power delivery - depending on
load requirements.*
• Next generation MultiWave II technology featuring AutoWave and TubeWave.
• Independent power zones keep power for analog, digital and high current equipment electrically
isolated.
• Regenerated AC delivered through 8 Power Port
outlets.
• Filtered AC by High Current Ultimate Outlet™
delivered through 2 Power Port outlets.
• Front panel display for systems monitoring and
user interface.
• Front panel displays waveform setting, output
voltage, wattage and percentage of maximum
power output.
• Massive heat sinkinkg for silent operation
• Reduction of AC line noise by more than 70dB.
• High voltage surge suppression devices for
surge and spike protection.
• Lower AC impedance for better transients.
• Insane toroidal transformer for extended headroom.
• PS Audio’s brushed aluminum classic chassis.
• PS Bus for communication with other PS Audio
devices.
* Note about power consumption:
The P1000 is capable of delivering up to 1000 watts into
a reactive load and up to 700 watts into a resistive load.
Examples of a reactive load are: most solid state equipment
and video products. An example of a resistive load is: tube
based equipment.
Quick Start Guide
1. Place the P1000 in a rack or on a shelf in
the audio/video system. If placed on carpet it
is necessary to use isolation or accessory feet
to elevate it above the carpet 1 inch. Failure to
do so could compromise the power regeneration
capabilities of the P1000.
2. Connect audio/video equipment to the P1000.
There are five electrically isolated duplex receptacles on the P1000, which are oriented vertically.
For optimum performance, we recommend that
equipment with medium wattage power requirements be plugged into the “Regenerated AC”
receptacles (2-ch preamps, AV processors, DVD/
CD players, Satellite receivers, PVR’s, D to A converters, low power solid state amplifiers, etc).
Equipment with extremely high wattage power
requirements should be plugged into the “Filtered
AC” receptacles (direct view TVs, plasma or projection displays, multi-channel, tube or high powered amplifiers).
3. Plug the P1000 into a power source such as a
wall outlet. Use the supplied AC power cable, or
an aftermarket power cable. We would strongly
urge the use of an xStream Power Cable.
4. Turn on the P1000 by pressing the power but-
ton located on the center of the front panel. The
Regenerated AC zone will become active. The
Filtered AC zone immediately becomes active
when the P1000 is plugged into a live outlet.
5. If desired, select a MultiWave II setting or allow
AutoWave to adapt to the power needs of your
system using the front panel controls.
Default settings
The P1000 comes from the factory with standard
default settings that should work well for most
situations. The type of power delivery can be
configured to achieve the optimal performance
for any system.
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[AUTO] AutoWave
This revolutionary new process automatically
computes the best MultiWave II setting for a particular power load as presented by the connected
equipment. The beauty of this system is its ability
to instantly change the power setting of the AC
regenerator with the dynamic load variations the
equipment presents.
AutoWave automatically selects MultiWave™ 24 depending on the dynamics of the power load.
The selection is made continuously as the power
factor changes.
Troubleshooting Guide
The Power Plant P1000 sets a new mark for performance and protection. It has been designed
to bring forth the absolute best from the connected equipment. In addition to the audio and
video improvements, the P1000 will also provide
long-term product reliability and the piece of mind
that connected equipment is safe from electrical
disturbances.
In the event of abnormal operation with the P1000,
please refer to the following suggestions:
Rear Panel Layout
1. Filtered AC zone
One Power Port duplex receptacle provides two
outlets for filtered AC. The filtered AC zone will
pass as much current as a 15 amp wall receptacle
can provide, up to 1800 watts.
The controls for frequency, voltage, and MultiWave
setting do not affect the Filtered AC zone outlets.
This power zone should be used for very high
current draw products which require more power
than the Regenerated AC zone will provide.
The Filtered AC zone will always pass power
regardless of the front panel power status or fault
status.
2. PS Bus
The P1000 comes equipped with a built in PS
Bus. The PS Bus allows other PS Audio products
equipped with a PS Bus to communicate via standard RJ11 “twisted end” crossover cable.
3 & 5. Main and Protection Fuses
The main fuse is a 15 Amp slow blow. The protection fuse is a 1 Amp fast blow. Both can be
removed by inserting a flat device into the fuse
holder and twisting counter-clockwise.
4. IEC AC Power Inlet
15 Amp IEC standard male socket.
6. Regenerated AC zone
Four Power Port duplex receptacles provide eight
outlets for regenerated AC. The Regenerated AC
zone will produce up to 1000 watts peak power
depending on the type of load.
The Regenerated AC zone will only pass power if
the front panel power switch is on and the P1000
is not in a fault status mode.
MultiWave II and the associated TubeWave and
AutoWave waveforms are only available through
the Regenerated AC Zone outlets.
Music is a dynamic medium as is video. One
MultiWave II setting may be the best when an
audio/video system is reproducing low level information and another MultiWave II setting may be
better when higher levels of power are delivered
to either the loudspeaker or to a video monitor.
AutoWave solves this problem by selecting the
exact waveform combination based on the equipment’s dynamic needs.
Notice of MultiWave II operation:
Any turntable or equipment with AC synchronous fans
should not be used with MultiWave II or AutoWave. These
products must be used with 60Hz SINE mode or be plugged
into the Filtered AC outlets.
Servo System
The Power Plant P1000 provides a virtual Servo
System to continually correct for any DC offset.
This will reduce hum from problematic or sensitive
transformers as the Power Plant produces pure
AC waveforms indefinitely without the need for
calibration.
Unit will not turn on
1. Check the obvious. Is it plugged in and is the
AC wall outlet live? This can easily be tested by
using a functional lamp. Plug the lamp into the
wall outlet and see if the light works. If not, the
P1000 may be plugged into a switched outlet, or
perhaps the circuit breaker feeding the outlet has
tripped and needs resetting.
2. After plugging the unit into the wall, the display
will read “WAIT” for several seconds to initialize
its circuitry. The P1000 will only become activated
after pressing the front panel power button. Be
sure that the unit is both plugged into the wall and
turned on by the front panel power button.
3. Check the Main Fuse. The chances of the Power
Plant’s main fuse being blown are very remote.
However, if the Main Fuse is blown, the P1000
will be completely inoperable. To check the fuse
locate the section of the back panel labeled “Main
Fuse.” Unplug the unit from the wall, remove
the fuse and check its conductivity. If necessary,
replace the fuse and try powering up the P1000.
If the main fuse is blown and a replacement fuse
does not solve the problem, please contact your
dealer for additional service.
The Regenerator outlets are passing AC, but the
Filtered AC outlets are not functioning
Check the Protection Fuse. To check the fuse
locate the section of the back panel labeled
“Protection Fuse.” Unplug the unit from the
wall, remove the fuse and check its conductivity.
If necessary, replace the fuse and try powering
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MultiWave II
MultiWave II is a technology available exclusively
on the newest PS Audio Power Plant series of AC
Regenerators. The P1000 includes MultiWave
II and also features AutoWave and TubeWave.
There are 4 MultiWave II waveforms as well as
TubeWave, AutoWave and SineWave mode.
MultiWave II is only available at the Regenerated
AC outlets.
Any turntable or equipment with AC synchronous motors, such as some cooling fans
should not be used with MultiWave II. This
equipment must be used with 60Hz sine mode,
or connected to the Filtered AC zone outlets.
We recommend the use of the SineWave
[SINE], or TubeWave [TWAVE] with any type of
tube based audio products.
[SINE] SineWave
In the SineWave mode the Power Plant will generate a perfect SineWave (50-120Hz).
[TWAVE] TubeWave
TubeWave is specifically designed to optimize the
performance of tube based audio products.
TubeWave uses the same pseudorandom generation of frequencies as MultiWave2 waveform,
however it generates more tube-friendly frequencies.
[MWAV2] MultiWave2
MultiWave2 is a 60Hz SineWave that incorporates
a pseudorandom collection of frequencies which
are dithered from 55-65Hz.
Using this slightly random frequency deviation is
similar to adding dither on a digital audio source.
Power supply dithering can lower the perceived
noise floor and help remove apparent glare on the
audio signal.
[MWAV3] MultiWave3
MultiWave3 is a combination of Multiwave1
with a slight degree of 3rd harmonic addition
(MultiWave1).
Try this setting and see how the audio sounds and
the video looks. All systems can respond differently to each MultiWave pattern.
[MWAV4] MultiWave4
MultiWave4 is full combination of MultiWave1 and
MultiWave2. It generates a pseudorandom collection of frequencies, however instead of generating
SineWaves it generates the same waveform as
MultiWave1.
Again, try these setting on your system to see
which one has the highest perceived benefit in
terms of performance.
Front Panel Controls
There are five buttons on the front panel of the
Power Plant P1000.
1. Power
2. Mode Down
3. Mode Up
4. Edit Down
5. Edit Up
Power On/Off
The power button will activate the front panel display and output AC power to the Regenerated AC
zones. Power will continue to pass through the
Filtered AC power zone as long as the P1000 is
plugged into a live AC outlet.
Mode
The Mode Up and Mode Down buttons cycle
through the available display modes.
Edit
The Edit Up and Edit Down buttons cycle through
the available options within each display mode.
Display Modes
There are six available display
modes on the front panel of the
P1000. The Mode Up and Mode
Down buttons cycle through the following six modes:
ate a different series of frequencies through the
Regenerated AC outlets.
For more information about each of the
MultiWave™ settings, see the MultiWave II section of the manual.
Frequency generated
This mode will display the frequency the P1000 is
generating, while in SINE mode. The frequency
can be adjusted in 1 hertz increments from 50Hz
to 120Hz by using the Edit Up and Edit Down buttons. The default setting is 60Hz.
The frequency setting will only be displayed if the
Waveform menu is set to SINE.
Voltage produced
This mode will display the output voltage of the
Power Plant at the Regenerated AC outlets.
Note: the voltage figure will be flashing.
The output voltage can be adjusted in 1 volt increments by using the Edit Up and Down buttons.
The range varies depending on the Power Plant
model:
[MWAV1] MultiWave1
MultiWave1 is a single 60Hz SineWave with
a minute amount of 3rd Harmonic SineWaves
mixed together to form a single partial square
MultiWave. This is an improved version of PS2
from the original MultiWave™ series.
The partial square wave setting improves the
power supply’s ability to charge the capacitors
in equipment by extending the length of time
available to “top off” the capacitors’ voltage. Use
this setting to enhance the performance of both
source and power equipment.
1. Waveform setting
2. Frequency generated
(SINE mode only)
3. Voltage produced
4. Wattage produced
5. Percentage of maximum power output
6. Display blanking mode
Waveform setting
This mode will display the name of the waveform
presently being delivered through the Regenerated
AC outlets. In the SINE mode the P1000 will
generate a perfect SineWave (50-120Hz). Each
of the successive Multiwave modes will gener-
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• 100 volt model ranges from 95 - 105 v
Default setting is 100 volts.
• 120 volt model ranges from 100 - 120 v
Default setting is 117 volts.
• 240 volt model ranges from 220 - 240 v
Default setting is 240 volts.
(adjustments in 2 volt increments)
As long as the voltage to the Power Plant does
not deviate more than 10% below normal it will
continue to output the voltage displayed on the
front panel.
Wattage produced
This mode will display, in real-time, the wattage
the P1000 is generating. The P1000 is capable of
delivering up to 1000 watts for short amounts of
time, however if over 1000 watts is drawn for too
long or peak wattage is too large then the P1000
will go into protection mode. The watt meter will
only show the total wattage produced for the
zone labeled Regenerated AC.
Percentage of maximum power output
This mode will display, in real-time, the percentage of total power currently being used by equipment on the Regenerated AC outlets. This reading
will factor the type of load into the percentage of
maximum power output. The percentage of maximum power output is not necessarily proportional
to the wattage produced, as it will vary with the
type of load.
It is possible that the display will show over 100%
for short amounts of time during heavy current
draw. This will typically occur during loud or very
dynamic passages of music or very bright scenes
in video. The P1000 will not maintain 100% output
power continuously.
Additional Display Notifications
HOT! - If the P1000 exceeds safe operating temperature the front panel display will flash “HOT!”.
The Regenerated AC outlets will stop generating
AC until the P1000 returns to safe operating temperature. The power should not be disconnected
at this time. See troubleshooting guide if problem
persists.
PERCENTAGE - If the equipment connected to
the Regenerated AC outlets draws current over
100% for more than 3 seconds, or over 200%
for any amount of time, the display will flash
the over current percentage (ex. 184%) and the
P1000 will shut down. If the behavior continues
the load should be reduced. This can be done by
moving some of the equipment powered by the
Regenerated AC outlets to the Filtered AC outlets.
See troubleshooting guide if problem persists.
SHORT - If the P1000 detects an electrical short
either internal or external the front panel display
will flash “SHORT”. If turning the unit off and back
on again from the front panel does not correct the
problem then the power cable should be removed
and reinserted. See troubleshooting guide if problem persists.
FAULT - If there is any other type of operational
error the P1000 will flash “FAULT” in the display. The same procedure should be taken as in
SHORT mode. See troubleshooting guide if problem persists.
Note About Operation:
In all of these situations the Regenerated AC outlets will
not produce power, however, the Filtered AC outlets will
continue to pass power. If the P1000 is in display blanking
mode the above notifications will still be displayed.
Setup Display Mode
There are 5 additional parameters that you can
access in the setup display mode.
The setup display mode can be activated by
pressing the Mode Up and Mode Down buttons
simultaneously while powering on the P1000.
Pressing Mode Up/Down will scroll through the 5
setup parameters. The 4-setup parameters are:
1. Software version [VER.]
2. Network Address [N ADR]
3. Network Group [N GRP]
4. Network Power On/Off [N PWR]
5. Reset [RESET]
To exit the setup menu at any time, power down
the P1000 and all changes will be saved.
Software version
This mode will display the current version of the
P1000 operation software. Press the Edit Up/
Down key to display the version number. This
mode cannot be edited.
Network Address
If more than one piece of PS Audio equipment is
used in a system, then each piece connected to
the PS Bus must have a unique Network Address.
In this way, each piece of PS Audio equipment can
easily be recognized and identified in the Network
Bus. There are 8 possible Addresses (1-8) which
can be selected by pressing the Edit Up/Down
buttons when in the Network Address mode.
If no Network Address is set then the P1000 will
operate independently of any other PS Audio
equipment on the PS Bus.
Network Group
It is possible to assign the P1000 to a unique
Network Group. There are 3 possible groups
which can be selected by pressing the Edit Up/
Down buttons when in the Network Group mode.
If it is necessary to have more than one Group on
the PS Bus then, all PS Audio products can exist
on the same PS Bus yet communicate in separate
groups.
Network Power
The Network Power setting will alter which PS
products will be affected by the power status of
the P1000. It can be set to Power or Global.
If set to Power, the P1000 will control the power
status of other PS Audio “power” products on the
same Network Group. If set to Global, it will control the power status of all products on that Network Group. The default setting is Power.
Display Blanking
This mode allows discrete front panel operation
by blanking the display. The PS logo will continue
to illuminate in blue to indicate that the unit is
operational.
Reset
If at any time it is necessary to reset all of parameters of the P1000 to their default settings, it can be
done by pressing the Edit Up/Down button twice
while in RESET mode. See Also the troubleshooting guide.
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