Furman SPR-16 E User manual

SPR-16 E OWNER’S MANUAL

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Features of the SPR-16 E
• Provides an ultra-stable 230 VAC supply from low or high voltage sources
• Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT ) for unequaled audio / video clarity
• Series Multi-Stage Protection (SMP) for virtually maintenance-free AC surge suppression
• Cool running, noise free technology allows placement in critical listening environments
• Four pairs of TiVO friendly - High Denition ready cable/satellite loop through protectors
• 16 amp RMS capacity
Introduction
For over 32 years, Furman has pioneered the
development of AC power products for the
most demanding audio, video, and broadcast
professionals. Though the need for stable
AC power is nothing new, the SPR-16 E’s
technology and its unique implementation is
revolutionary.
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 SPR-16 E.
With today’s chaotic demands on many
municipal power facilities, AC voltage is often
reduced so that it can be stretched to fulll
excess demand. This creates a substantial
negative impact on your system’s performance.
Power ampliers and powered sub-woofers
cannot perform to their full potential. Even a
relatively modest reduction in AC voltage can
obliterate the sonic impact of an otherwise
superior system. Just as problematic are
excessively high line voltages. Excess voltage
can overheat sensitive circuits, lower the life
and reliability of projector lamps, and cause
many circuits to shut down.
With the SPR-16 E’s exclusive Stable Power
AC Voltage Regulation Technology, voltage-
starved power ampliers and powered sub-
woofers perform at their full potential. With
the SPR-16 E, home theaters are supplied
with constant, virtually unwavering AC voltage.
This assures trouble-free service for any
environment suffering from unstable power.
The SPR-16 E generates virtually no heat and
produces none of the mechanical noise typical
in inferior AC voltage regulators. Further, our
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avoiding the current limiting found in AC
regulators that convert AC power into DC, and
then synthesize an AC output signal.
In addition to unstable voltage, today’s AC
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 Linear
Filtering Technology, televisions, projectors,
DVD players, and processors are fed linearly-
ltered AC power. This dramatically reduces
noise, ensuring consistent peak operation of
your critical components regardless of load
conditions or the time of day.
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 sacricing itself when the offending
surge is severe – no damaged equipment, no
service calls, no down time. Further, our digital
AC input voltage and current meters allow
precise measurements of both the AC line and
the current load. These meters are a valuable
asset when monitoring systems that are
connected to today’s potentially poor power
grids. If desired, the meters can be dimmed
when monitoring is not required.
When employing the SPR-16 E, you will
notice far visual images from your system with
stunningly focused sound. Video presentation
will be crisp and colors true with greater gray
and black scale denition, as well as noticeably
improved depth and clarity. When installed
in series with the IT-Reference 16 E, home
theaters will reap the benets of Furman’s
Stable Power, Power Factor Correction, and
Discrete Symmetrical AC Filtering, ensuring
performance without compromise – without
peer.
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
Furman approved servicing center.
The box should contain the SPR-16 E unit,
detachable AC cord, rack mount kit, owner’s
manual, and warranty registration card. If
anything 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 SPR-16 E is
operated. Retain these instructions for future
reference.
•Do not disassemble or modify in any way.
No user-serviceable parts inside.
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•Keep away from moisture and avoid
excessive humidity
•Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to
enter the unit
•Household lighting equipment may not be
connected to the SPR-16 E because their
sockets are not designed for use with
balanced symmetrical power and may
present a shock hazard. We recommend
that only audio, video and computer
processing equipment be connected to the
SPR-16 E.
The SPR-16 E should be serviced by qualied
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 SPR-16 E has been exposed to
rain or other moisture.
•The SPR-16 E does not appear to
operate normally, or exhibits a marked
change in performance.
•The SPR-16 E has been dropped,
or the enclosure damaged.
Power Source
The power source to which the SPR-16 E is
connected should ideally be adequate for use
at 16 Amps. Though the system may function
with a 10 Amp panel circuit breaker, nuisance
circuit breaker tripping could result at your
service panel. If your system includes multi-
channel audio power ampliers that require
more than modest power demands, a circuit
breaker with a rating of at least 16 Amps is
essential for optimum performance.
Placement
The SPR-16 E is manufactured with four
rubber feet for placement on any table, cabinet,
shelf, or oor. These rubber feet may be
easily removed with a standard Philips screw
driver when rack mounting adjacent to other
components. Because of the SPR-16 E’s
internal shielding, placement or proximity to
other components is not critical, and the SPR-
16 E does not produce any appreciable heat
under standard use. The SPR-16 E may also
be rack mounted in a standard 19” (48 cm)
rack by attaching the SPR-16 E rack ears.
These rack ears (contained within the plastic
rack kit package) mount ush with the back
portion of the SPR-16 E’s front panel. They
are attached to the chassis by removing the
(2) countersunk screws on each forward-side
of the chassis top cover. Each rack ear is
installed with (3) pan-head Philips screws
contained within the SPR-16 E rack mounting
kit. The third screw used for each rack ear
is for the center hole, located towards the
rear and aids in stabilizing the unit when rack
mounted.
Connections:
AC Cable Routing
Once the SPR-16 E is placed in your system,
the female end of the AC cord must be
plugged into the male IEC connector located
on the lower left hand side of the rear panel
(when facing the rear panel). Next, the male
plug must be connected to an appropriate
socket.
Connecting Components to the Digital -
Video Component AC Outlet Banks
The SPR-16 E’s four “Digital - Video
Component AC Outlets” should be employed
for critical video components such as DVD
players, projectors, plasma, or LCD video
screens. When employing the SPR-16 E for
a 2-channel audio system, a pre-amplier
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and/or CD player would be ideally suited for
these outlets.
It should be noted that since each of the AC
bank’s symmetrical outlets are in parallel (for
instance, two per bank “A”), some component
power supply noise could potentially “back-
wash” between these units. For this reason
it is recommended that systems with minimal
componentry (three units or less, excluding
the power ampliers) utilize one “Discrete”
bank per component. This will maximize
performance by eliminating inter- component
AC noise contamination entirely! For systems
utilizing more componentry, a very high level
of performance will still be achieved with
careful routing of component AC cords to the
SPR-16 E’s three “Discrete” power banks. We
recommend separating digital processors,
DVD’s, and CD players from pre-ampliers,
tuners, and tape machines. Further, video
monitors and scalers should ideally be
separated from audio components.
Connecting Components to the Linear
Filtering Power Banks
The SPR-16 E’s seven rear panel Linear
Filtering Power Outlets should be employed
for any component not connected to the four
“Digital - Video Component AC Outlets.” These
outlets still have incredible AC noise ltering to
maximize system performance.
Connecting Components to the 16 Amp
High Current Outlet
The SPR-16 E’s high current outlet possesses
the same Linear Filtering Technology as the
other 11 outlets, but it can supply 16 amps.
This higher current IEC outlet is appropriate
for ultra-high current ampliers requiring more
than a 10 amp tap (very rare) or for series
connection to the Furman IT-Reference 16 E.
Soft Start - Continuous Use and
Break-In Time:
When power is rst applied to the SPR-16
E, (the front panel breaker- rocker switch
must be switched to the “1” position) the Soft
Start feature is activated. There is an audible
“clack” when the SPR-16 E is rst turned on or
off. This sound is produced by the Soft Start
circuit’s 30 Amp relay engaging or disengaging.
There is virtually nothing in the SPR-16 E’s
construction, design, or componentry to wear
over the lifetime of the product, and there is no
power draw from your electric service meter
aside from the LED power indicator, and relay
circuits. For this reason the SPR-16 E may
be left with its power engaged permanently
at a cost of pennies per month. This is an
added benet, as many audio/videophiles
nd performance improves signicantly when
leaving low-powered components permanently
charged (turned on). In fact, this is true
of the SPR-216 E. Though it will function
awlessly right from its shipping carton, the
performance of its circuit parts will improve
after approximately two weeks of continuous
use or “break-in.”
AC Transient Voltage Surge
Suppression and Extreme
Voltage Shutdown
Extreme Voltage Shutdown Indicator:
This LED is normally off. It monitors AC wiring
faults – for example, accidental connection
to an open neutral from a 300VAC or greater
feed. When the Series Multi-Stage Protection
(SMP) circuit senses voltages that are so
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high that operation would be impossible, it
shuts the power down before damage can
occur. Upon initially applying power to these
units, the Extreme Voltage indicator LED will
light if the input voltage is above the extreme
voltage cutoff, and power will not be applied
to the unit’s outlets. If the unit has been
operating with an acceptable input voltage and
subsequently that voltage exceeds 275V, it will
shut off power to the outlet and the Extreme
Voltage LED will light.
Protection OK Indicator:
Although the Furman SMP circuit assures
virtually maintenance free protection from
transient voltage spikes and surges, nature
has a way of occasionally creating electrical
forces that are beyond the capabilities of any
Transient Voltage Surge Suppression device
to absorb without some degree of damage.
In the rare instance that this occurs, the blue
LED located in the center of the front panel
will dim completely, even though AC power is
present at the unit’s outputs. If this happens,
some level of protection from voltage surges
will remain, but the Furman’s clamping voltage
rating will be compromised. The unit must be
returned to Furman Sound, or an authorized
Furman Service Center for repair.
This blue LED indicator can be quite bright in
some darkened rooms. If desired, there is a
dimmer switch on the rear panel that will dim
this indicator to a very low setting.
NOTE: If the mains power is above the high
cutoff voltage and has caused the unit to
remove power from its outlets, it cannot restore
power without the operator manually turning
the unit off, then on again. Avoid turning the
unit back on without rst checking the source
of the problem, and perhaps changing the AC
source.
Satellite – Cable Transient Voltage Surge
Suppressors
The SPR-16 E features transient voltage surge
suppression for cable or satellite lines utilizing
standard coaxial connectors. As these surge
suppressors are in-line, they will require an
additional cable to connect from their output to
the control device requiring protection.
All in-line surge suppressors feature our
exclusive ground contamination-free
technology. This aids in eliminating audio
buzzing, and the video hum-bars that can
result from typical in-line suppressors. Further,
our cable and satellite suppressors are TiVO
friendly as well as HD-Digital Television
ready. Both DC carrier signals as well as high
bandwidth signals can pass through our circuit.
In fact the bandwidth is less than 0.1dB loss at
1GHz!
To connect your cabling to these in-line
protectors, simply follow the in and out
indications marked next to the Cable - Satellite
connectors.
AC Voltage and Current Meters
Your SPR-16 E contains a combination
precision incoming AC voltage / current
meter. This meter (located in the center of the
front panel) continuously monitors either the
incoming AC voltage, or the total system AC
current draw. To continuously read current or
voltage, simply select the setting you wish to
monitor by either pressing the voltage/current
switch for current, or disengaging the switch for
voltage. Since the AC voltage meter indicates
incoming voltage, you should not be concerned
by readings above or below 230 VAC.
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Note:
If the SPR-16 E is mounted where it could be
visible during use, we have included a variable
dimmer for the blue digital voltage and current
meters. This allows the user to entirely dim
these lights when the room lights are turned
off for optimum video viewing. The dimmer
is adjusted via a small knurled knob located
toward the left of the front panel. Turning the
knob counter-clockwise will dim the voltage
meters, while turning the knob clock-wise will
increase the meter’s brightness.
Warranty
Furman Sound, Inc. warrants to the original
purchaser of this product, the Furman SPR-16 E,
that the product will be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of ve years from
the date of purchase. The purchaser of the product
is allowed fteen days from the date of purchase
to complete warranty registration by mail or on-
line at the Furman website. If the purchaser fails
to complete the aforementioned registration, the
warranty period will be reduced to one year from the
date of purchase.
If the product does not conform to this Limited
Warranty during the warranty period (as herein
above specied), purchaser shall notify Furman
in writing of the claimed defects. If the defects are
of such type and nature as to be covered by this
warranty, Furman shall authorize the purchaser to
return the product to the Furman factory or to an
authorized Furman repair location. Warranty claims
should be accompanied by a copy of the original
purchase invoice showing the purchase date;
this is not necessary if the Warranty Registration
Suggested AC Connection
Powered
Subwoofer
5 - 7
Channel
Amplier
Plasma /
LCD Monitor
DVD
Player
Satellite
Receiver
Surround
Sound
Processor
Audio
Pre-Amplier
Video
Projector
V.C.R. or
H.D. Hard
Drive
Cable/Satellite
Protector
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was completed either by mailing in the completed
warranty card or by registering on-line at the
Furman website. Shipping charges to the Furman
factory or to an authorized repair location must be
prepaid by the purchaser of the product. Furman
shall, at its own expense, furnish a replacement
product or, at Furman’s option, repair the defective
product. Return shipping charges back to purchaser
will be paid by Furman.
CONNECTED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY: Furman
Sound’s Connected Equipment Warranty covers
equipment that is damaged by transient voltage (an
“Occurrence”) while properly connected through the
Furman SPR-16 E to a properly wired AC power
line with a protective ground in an indoor location.
Furman’s Connected Equipment Warranty is limited
to the amount of the deductible on the Purchaser’s
personal property insurance policy up to $500.00. In
order to make a claim for this Connected Equipment
Warranty, the Purchaser must forward a copy of
his/her personal property insurance claim for the
damaged equipment to Furman and complete the
Furman Connected Equipment Warranty claim
form (call Furman at [phone] to obtain the
form). Furman reserves the right to review the
damaged Furman product, the damaged connected
equipment, and the site where the damage
occurred. All cost of shipping damaged equipment
to Furman for inspection shall be borne solely by
the Purchaser. Damaged equipment must remain
available for inspection until the claim is nalized.
The Connected Equipment Warranty is also in effect
for a period of three years unless the Purchaser
does not complete the warranty registration within
fteen days from date of purchase, at which time,
the Connected Equipment Warranty period is also
reduced to one year from the date of purchase.
All warranties contained herein are null and void
if: the Furman Surge Protector in use during the
occurrence is not provided to Furman for inspection
upon Furman’s request at the sole expense of the
Purchaser, Furman determines that the Furman
Surge Protector has been opened, improperly
installed, altered in any way or tampered with,
Furman determines that the damage did not result
from the Occurrence or that no Occurrence in fact
took place or Furman determines that the connected
equipment was not used under normal operating
conditions or in accordance with Manufacturer’s
instructions for the connected equipment. All
Furman Surge Protectors must be plugged directly
into a properly wired AC power line with a protective
ground and must not be “daisy-chained” together in
serial fashion with other power strips, UPS’s, other
surge protectors, three-to-two-prong adapters, or
extension cords. Any such installation voids this
warranty. The Furman warranty only protects
against damage to properly connected equipment
where Furman has determined, at its sole discretion,
that the damage resulted from an Occurrence and
does not protect against acts of God (other than
lightning) such as ood, earthquake, war, terrorism,
vandalism, theft, normal-use wear and tear, erosion,
depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due to
low-voltage disturbances (i.e. brownouts or sags),
non-authorized program, or system equipment
modication or alteration. Do not use this product in
anyway with a generator, heater, sump pump, water-
related device, life support device, medical device,
automobile, motorcycle, or golf-cart battery charger.
To be used indoors only and in dry areas. All
warranties contained herein are null and void if used
in anyway with any of the aforementioned devices.
THE FOREGOING IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Furman does not warrant against damages or
defects arising out of improper or abnormal use or
handling of the product; against defects or damages
arising from improper installation, against defects
in products or components not manufactured by
Furman, or against damages resulting from such
non-Furman made products or components. This
warranty shall be cancelable by Furman at its sole
discretion if the product is modied in any way
without written authorization from Furman. This
warranty also does not apply to products upon
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which repairs have been affected or attempted by
persons other than pursuant to written authorization
by Furman.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE. The sole and
exclusive obligation of Furman shall be to repair or
replace the defective product in the manner and for
the period provided above. Furman shall not have
any other obligation with respect to this product or
any part thereof, whether based on contract, tort,
strict liability, or otherwise. Under no circumstances,
whether based on this Limited Warranty or
otherwise, shall Furman be liable for incidental,
special, or consequential damages. Furman’s
employees or representatives’ ORAL OR OTHER
WRITTEN STATEMENTS DO NOT CONSTITUTE
WARRANTIES, shall not be relied upon by
purchaser, and are not a part of the contract for
sale or this limited warranty. This Limited Warranty
states the entire obligation of Furman with respect
to the product. If any part of this Limited Warranty is
determined to be void or illegal, the remainder shall
remain in full force and effect.
Warranty claims should be accompanied by a copy
of the original purchase invoice showing the date
of purchase (if a Warranty Registration Card was
mailed in at the time of purchase or if the product
was registered on-line, this is not necessary). Before
returning any equipment for repair, please be sure
it is adequately packed and cushioned against
damage in shipment, and that it is insured.
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SPR-16 E SPECIFICATIONS:
AC Current Capacity:
Input - 16 Amp capacity required
Output - 16 Amps RMS (15 Amps continuous @ 215 VAC)
AC Voltage Regulation:
Provides AC regulation for a continuous output of 230 VAC (+/- 3.0V typically) with an input voltage
range of 213VAC to 245VAC. The SPR-16 E will function very well outside of its optimal voltage (capture
range), but the regulation will not be held to +/- 3V.
Linear Noise Attenuation:
Transverse (Differential) Mode:
>40 dB from 10Khz. - 100 kHz. >80 dB from 100 Khz. – 1GHz.
(Linear attenuation curve from 0.05 – 100 ohms line impedance)
Transient Voltage Surge Suppression:
266 VAC - Series Multi-Stage Protection - Non-Sacricial with Zero Ground Contamination.
Extreme Voltage Shutdown (>27 VAC)
Cable / Satellite (less than .1dB insertion loss)
Power Consumption:
2 Watts for display and control circuits independent of actual load.
Outlets:
1 (linearly ltered outlet – 16 amp)
7 (linearly ltered outlets)
4 (linearly ltered outlets with additional ultrasonic ltering for digital or video components)
Transient Voltage Surge Suppression:
230VAC Line – Series Multi-Stage Protection Plus - Non-Sacricial with Zero Ground Contamination
Extreme Voltage Shutdown:
275V (+/- 5V)
Cable / Satellite Transient Voltage Surge Suppresion (less than .1dB insertion loss @ 1 GHz)
Dimensions:
152mm H x 432mm W x 413mm D (standard 3RU without feet)
Weight:
30 lbs (13.6 kg)
Safety Agency Listing:
CE
Furman Sound, Inc.
1997 South McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, California 94954-6919 USA
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Web: www.furmansound.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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