Belkin PureAV Power Console PF60 User manual

AP41300-12
Home Theater Power Protection with PureFilter™ Technology
Power Console PF60
User Manual
Clear Picture Clean Sound

PureAV Power Console
Table of Contents
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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 ................................................................ 7
Step 2 Program the Outlet Banks ............................... 8
Step 3 Remote AC Operation ..................................... 10
Step 4 Remote DC Operation ....................................... 11
Step 5 Connect Digital Components to
Digital Filter 1 and Digital Filter 2
(Bank 01 and Bank 02) .................................... 12
Step 6 Connect Video Components to
the Video Filter (Bank 03) .............................. 13
Step 7 Connect Audio Components to
Audio Filter 1 and Audio Filter 2
(Bank 04 and Bank 05) .................................. 14
Step 8 Connect High-Current Audio Filter
(Bank 06) ........................................................... 15
Step 9 Connect your Pay-Per-View/Phone Line ..... 16
Step 10 Connect your Coaxial-Cable/DSS Lines ....... 17
Step 11 Connect your Broadband Ethernet Line ...... 18
Operation ...................................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 21
Glossary of Power Terms ........................................................... 23
Belkin Connected Equipment Warranty .................................... 24

Introduction
PureAV Power Console
Thank you for purchasing the PureAV Power Console PF60. The Power
Console is designed to clean, protect, and efficiently distribute power to
your valuable home theater system. The 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 6 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 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 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 LCD combines all essential controls with a versatile voltage
and current monitor.
As you may know, your AC power source is not the only threat to the
safety of your equipment. This is why the PureAV Power Console has four
sets of coaxial connections to protect your coaxial-cable lines. The Power
Console also includes 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.
Providing the ultimate home theater experience is the driving force behind
the PureAV design, providing the clearest picture and cleanest sound from
your components to you. Thank you again for purchasing the PureAV
Power Console PF60.
Clear Picture – Clean Sound. PureAV.
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PureAV Power Console
Safety Precautions
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. 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 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 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.
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Package Contents
PureAV Power Console
•User Manual
•PureAV Power Console PF60
•Remote AC Control Cable
•Remote DC Control Cable (1/8” mini-plug cable)
•RJ45 Ethernet Patch Cable – For broadband connectivity
•RJ11 Phone Cable
•PureAV Coaxial Video Cable
•One sheet of PureAV cable labels
•One pair of rack-mount brackets and bag of assembly screws
•Warranty registration card
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Power Console Features
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1. Switched button – turns the power on and off to the Power Console’s
“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 wish to power
3. Central LCD Control – controls and monitors the Power Console’s vital
functions
4. Digital Filter 1 – ensures optimum reduction of line noise and
interference to your digital components
5. Digital Filter 2 – ensures optimum reduction of line noise and
interference to your digital components
6. Video Filter – ensures optimum reduction of line noise and
interference to your video components
7. Audio Filter 1 – ensures optimum reduction of line noise and
interference to your audio components
8. Audio Filter 2 – ensures optimum reduction of line noise and
interference to your audio components
9. HiCurrent™ Filter – delivers high current to power-hungry amplifiers
and receivers; optimized to filter out line noise to these components
10. Programmable bank switches – allows you to program each bank of
outlets
11. Trigger Out – allows for remote operation of peripheral devices
equipped with a low-voltage trigger
12. Remote AC/DC trigger – allows for remote turn on/off of switched
outlets on the Power Console (equipped with both AC and DC inputs)
13. Pay-Per-View/Phone Line Input/Output – protects Pay-Per-View,
phone, or DSL lines from dangerous power surges that can damage
your equipment; built-in splitter turns one line into two
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14. Coaxial-Cable Line Input/Output – protects coaxial cable lines from
dangerous electrical disturbances that can travel down your coaxial
cable lines
15. Broadband Ethernet Input/Output – protects broadband Ethernet
lines used for digital media receivers, gaming, or broadband Internet
access from dangerous power surges
16. 15-Amp Circuit Breaker – offers safety of resettable circuit breaker
17. Ground – provides a grounding point for ungrounded components
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Hookup and Installation
Step 1 (optional)
Mounting your Power Console
The 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 3 and 4 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.
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Step 2
Program the Outlet Banks
Each outlet bank on the rear panel of the Power Console is programmable.
Using the slide switches on the rear panel, you can program the outlets for
switched or unswitched, and for delay or always-on (no delay) (Fig. 2). You
can also determine the length of the delay (5, 10, or 15 seconds).
A. Outlet Banks Always-On (unswitched): For components that need to
retain memory or other settings (DVRs, satellite receivers, VCRs), set
the top slide switch to “Always ON” (Fig. 2a). These outlet banks will
always supply power when the Power Console is plugged into the wall.
B. Outlet Banks Switched On (no delay): Set the top slide switch to
“Switched”. Make sure that the lower slide switch is set to “No Delay”
(Fig. 2b). The outlet banks will be immediately powered-on when the
Power Console is switched-on by pressing the “Switched” button on the
front of the unit. Switched outlets can also be switched-on by external
remote signal (see page 10-11). These outlets will remain powered-on for
a short period of time after switching them off depending on the “Delay
Time” setting (see “Delay Time Switch” below).
C. Outlet Banks Switched On After Delay: You may find it necessary to
program your outlets to switch on after a delay. Once the delay is set,
the outlets will be powered-on after the outlets that are set for “no
delay” have powered-on. They will then power-off in reverse sequence:
“delay” outlets will power-off first and “no delay” outlets will power-off
last. This is useful to avoid the loud and occasionally damaging speaker
“thump” created when the amplifier voltage is stabilizing.
a. Set the top slide switch to “Switched” and the bottom slide switch
to “Delay” (Fig. 2c).
b. Repeat this for each bank that you want to be switched on after
a delay.
c. Press the “Switched” button on the front of the Power Console
to activate all of the switched outlets.
Note: The delay can only be set on “Switched” outlets.
D. Delay Time Switch: This switch sets the length of delay for all outlet
banks that are programmed as “Switched” and “Delay”. Set the delay
time by selecting 5, 10, or 15 seconds (Fig. 2d). 15 seconds is the
recommended delay time for tube amplifiers.
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E. Trigger Out: The trigger out function gives you the ability to control an
external device equipped with a remote trigger such as a retractable
movie screen when the Power Console is switched on. The 12-volt DC
OUT port accepts a 1/8” mini plug cable. Set the “Trigger Out” switch to
“Delayed” and the Trigger Out will power an external device after a
delay set by the Delay Time Switch (Fig. 2e). If you do not want a delay
then set the “Trigger Out” switch to “Switched”.
Note: This feature also allows you to remotely control multiple power
consoles using a Remote DC Control Cable. Simply connect the
cable from the "DC OUT" to the "DC IN" on another Power Console.
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Figure 2b
Figure 2c
Figure 2d
Figure 2e
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Step 3
Remote AC Operation
This function allows you to turn your Power Console on and off via your
preamplifier or receiver equipped with a switched AC power outlet.
Note: You cannot turn off the switched outlets on the Power Console with
the switched button on the front of the unit when there is any
external power signal supplied to either the AC or DC remote inputs.
To install the Remote AC Control Cable:
A. Plug the female end of the included Remote AC Control Cable into the
“Remote AC IN” outlet located on the back of the Power Console. (Fig. 3a)
B. Press the “Remote” button on the front of the Power Console to turn
on the remote function. The LCD display should read “REMOTE ON”.
(Fig. 3b)
C. Press the “Switched” button on the front of the Power Console to turn
off the switched outlets.
D. Connect the 2-pronged male end of the Remote AC Control Cable into
a switched power outlet on a preamplifier or receiver. When you turn
on the receiver or preamplifier, the outlets on the Power Console that
are programmed as “Switched” will be turned on immediately and the
“Switched/ Delayed” outlets will come on after a delay set by the
“Delay Time Switch”.
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Step 4
Remote DC Operation
This function allows you to turn your Power Console on and off via any
component that is equipped with a 3~30V DC output (low-voltage trigger out).
Note: You cannot turn off the switched outlets on the Power Console
with the switched button on the front of the unit when there
is any external power signal supplied to either the AC or DC
remote inputs.
To install the Remote DC Control Cable:
A. Connect the Remote DC Control Cable (included) into the outlet labeled
“DC IN” on the rear panel of the Power Console. (Fig. 4a)
B. Press the “Remote” button on the front of the Power Console to turn
on the remote function. The LCD display should read "REMOTE ON".
(Fig. 4b)
C. Press the “Switched” button on the front of the Power Console to turn
off the switched outlets.
D. Connect the other end of the Remote DC Control Cable into the 3~30V
output (low-voltage trigger out) on your component. When you turn on
the component, the outlets on the Power Console that are programmed
as “Switched” will be turned on immediately and the Switched/Delayed”
outlets will come on after a delay set by the “Delay Time Switch”.
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Step 5
Connect Digital Components to Digital Filter 1 and Digital Filter 2
(Bank 01 and Bank 02)
The PureAV Power Console PF60 contains two isolated digital filters that
are optimized to clean and condition the power to all of your digital
components. The digital filters also filter out noise created by digital
components such as DVD players and isolate your digital components from
connected video, audio, and high-current audio components.
A. Attach PureAV power cord labels to each component’s power cord
before you plug the cord into the corresponding outlet on the Power
Console.
B. Cable/Satellite – Connect your cable or satellite receiver power cord to
the outlet labeled “Cable/SAT”.
C. HDTV – Connect your HDTV power cord to the outlet labeled “HDTV”.
D. Digital Video Recorder – Connect your digital video recorder power
cord to the outlet labeled “DVR”.
E. DVD – Connect your DVD power cord to the outlet labeled “DVD”.
Note: You can connect any type of digital component into any of the digital
filter outlets. You are not limited to the components listed above.

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Step 6
Connect Video Components to the Video Filter (Bank 03)
The PureAV Power Console PF60 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 digital, audio, and high-current audio components.
A. Attach PureAV power cord labels to each component’s power cord
before you plug the cord into the corresponding outlet on the Power
Console.
B. TV – Connect your TV or monitor power cord to the outlet labeled
“TV/Monitor”.
C. VCR – Connect your VCR power cord to the outlet labeled “VCR”.
Note: You can connect any type of video component into any of the video
filter outlets. You are not limited to the components listed above.

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Step 7
Connect Audio Components to Audio Filter 1 and Audio Filter 2 (Bank
04 and Bank 05)
The PureAV Power Console PF60 contains two isolated audio filters that
are optimized to clean and condition the power to all of your audio
components. The audio filters also isolate your audio components from
connected digital, video, and high-current audio components.
A. Attach 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”.
Note: You can connect any type of audio component into any of the audio
filter outlets. You are not limited to the components listed above.

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Step 8
Connect High-Current Audio Filter (Bank 06)
This outlet is specifically designed to filter out AC line noise while
delivering maximum current to power-hungry amplifiers and other
high-current audio components. These outlets should be programmed for
"Delay". This allows your high-current amplifiers to turn on last and turn
off first, avoiding that annoying, and potentially damaging "thump" from
getting to your speakers.
A. Attach PureAV power cord labels to each component’s power cord
before you plug the cord into the corresponding outlet on the Power
Console.
B. AMP 1 – Connect your main amplifier power cord to the outlet labeled
“AMP 1”.
C. AMP 2 – Connect your secondary amplifier power cord to the outlet
labeled “AMP 2”.
Note: You can connect any type of high-current audio component into
any of the high-current outlets. You are not limited to the
components listed above.

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Step 9
Connect your Pay-Per-View/Phone Line
Your PureAV Power Console comes equipped with Pay-Per-View/phone-line
protection with a built-in splitter. These are standard RJ11 phone jacks and
are labeled “Phone”.
A. Connect one end of your telephone cable to the wall outlet to which you
normally connect your phone line. Connect the other end of your
telephone cable to the Power Console phone jack labeled “IN”.
B. Connect one end of the PureAV phone cable (included) to the Power
Console phone jack labeled “OUT”. Connect the other end of this cable
to the Pay-Per-View phone jack on your DSS receiver.
C. To connect a telephone – Connect one end of another phone cable to
the other Power Console phone jack labeled “OUT”. Connect the other
end of this cable to the telephone you want to use.
Note: We have included labels for the Phone IN and Phone OUT lines if
needed for better organization.

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Step 10
Connect your Coaxial-Cables/DSS Lines
Your PureAV Power Console comes with three 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.
C. Antenna – Connect the incoming TV or radio antenna cable line to the
connector labeled “Antenna IN”. Connect one end of a second coaxial
cable to the connector labeled “Antenna OUT”. Connect the other end
of this cable to your TV or radio equipment.
D. HDTV, Broadband, or other Coaxial-Cable Lines – Connect any other
incoming cable lines you want to protect to the connector labeled “AUX
IN”. Connect one end of a second coaxial cable to the connector labeled
“AUX OUT”.
Note: We have included labels for the Coax IN and Coax OUT lines if
needed for better organization.
IMPORTANT WARNING – To sufficiently safeguard all of your 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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Step 11
Connect your Broadband Ethernet Line
Your PureAV Power Console comes equipped with broadband Ethernet line
protection. These are standard RJ45 Ethernet jacks and they are labeled
“Network”.
A. Connect one end of an RJ45 network patch cable to a network jack
(either directly to a router or wired network wall jack). Connect the
other end of the network patch cable to the network jack labeled “IN”.
B. Connect one end of the broadband Ethernet cable (included) to the
network jack labeled “OUT”. Connect the other end of this cable to the
networked device (digital media receiver, gaming console, etc.)
Note: We have included labels for the Network IN and Network OUT
lines if needed for better organization.

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Operation
Central LCD Control Panel
The PureAV Power Console PF60 is equipped with an advanced LCD
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 outlet banks). You can
choose to see the current output from all of the banks at the same
time or individual banks using the “Bank Selector” button.
D. Outlet Banks – displays the currently selected bank for monitoring
output current (controlled with the “Bank” button).
E. Wiring – indicates whether the AC outlet to which the Power Console
is connected is wired properly, or cross-wired.
Wiring ok.
Hot and neutral wires are reversed. See page 22 of the
Troubleshooting section for more information.
F. Ground – Indicates if the Power Console is connected to a properly
grounded AC outlet.
Ground ok. The AC wall outlet is properly grounded.
Ground Fault. This indicates that the AC wall outlet is NOT properly
grounded. See page 22 of the Troubleshooting section for more
information.
G. Switched Indicator – indicates whether the “Switched” outlets are
switched ON or OFF.
H. Timed Delay Indicator – indicates that the delayed outlets are
switched ON after a delay.
I. Remote Indicator – indicates whether the Remote function is ON or
OFF (controlled with the “Remote” button).
J. Remote Button – switches the Power Console to Remote ON status
when pressed. (When in Remote ON status, the Power Console outlets
programmed as switched are turned ON/OFF via external remote
signal [see page 10-11.])