Magnet LC-1 User manual

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LINE CONDITIONER

Important
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompthising the appliance.
W
ARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT OPEN OR EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
(FOR CANADIAN MODEL)
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE PROVIDED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE
POLARISEE AVEC UN PORLONGGATUER, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE
COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSES AUCUNE
PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
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Precautions
This is a High Voltage, High current Line Device, Please read through the
following instructions carefully before this installation
If you have this problem, do not hesitate to contact our Sales or Service Department.
Please save this operation manual for latter reference.
None use period:Turn off your equipment when you are not present to monitor
conditions. When left unused for a long period of time, the LC-1 should be unplug
from household AC
Protection: Unplug your main AC power during bad weather or unstable power.
Safety: The LC-1 maximum output current is 12 amperes. This may exceed the main
fuse of your home. For safety reasons, we do not recommended this modification to
your home main fuse.
Placement: As the main power source of your system and a critical component, the
LC-1 must be place on a stable, non-resonance and vibration free surface. Do not
place the LC-1 or this equipment on top this device that emits heat or vibration or in
path of direct sunlight condition.
Occasionally lightning, brownouts and extreme spikes or surges can override a system
protective device and fuses and damages our equipment.
Warnings
1. All warnings on the unit and in the operation manual should be adhered to.
2. This unit should not be used near water or in humid condition,
3. Do not touch this parts inside the machine in order to avoid electric shock.
4. The operating temperature range is +5 to +35 °C. Operating humidity is 5% to
80%. Do not operate the unit when the temperatures and/or humidity are
outside of this range.
5. Before connecting or disconnecting this cables, always turn off your equipment.
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Table of Contents
- Important I
- Precautions/Warnings II
-Introduction 1
- Packing/Unpacking 2
- Placement Considerations 3
- Front panel Control 4
- Rear Panel Connection 5
- Warranty information 7
- Specifications 8
- Glossary of Power-Related Terms 9

Introduction
Thank You for purchasing the Magnet LC-1 Line Conditioner. You have selected a
component which has been designed to exacting standards to improve signal purity
with mthis years of service. It is important to remember that all Magnet’s products
can provide high quality sound, if you take proper care in setup. Your selection of
associated components and cables is critical to the results which you will experience.
Careful room set-up is also necessary to realize all the potential from the your audio
system.
The same as all Magnet’s products, the LC-1 has been carefully designed,
manufactured and tested to ensure Magnet’s high quality and reliability. This is a
product that you is sure of accurate sound quality and high value. We wish you mthis
happy memories with our Magnet’s products.
The LC-1
The LC-1 is a AC line filter with unique capabilities of 4 separate filters and safety
fuses. Each filter is designed to have complete isolation of power to each group of
output. When properly installed, the LC-1 will prevent the interjection of RF and
other high frequency noise to other component which will improve the sonic
performance of your system.
The LC-1 is designed to used with the GND pin connected to an AC earth-ground.
Without the ground connection, The filter may allowed noise from dumping it ground
which may infiltrated into your equipment.
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Packing/Unpacking
1. Carefully lift the unit out of the box.
2. Remove the foam packing material.
3. Set up the unit for use.
REMEMBER: Keep all the original packing in case it is necessary to return the unit
for servicing.
WARNING: PEOPLE WITH BACK PROBLEMS SHOULD NOT UNPACK THIS
EQUIPMENT WITHOUT ASSISTANCE.
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Placement Considerations
1. In a place subject to direct sunlight.
2. In a humid place.
3. In an extremely hot or cold place.
4. In a place subject to vibrations.
5. In a dusty place.
6. In a poorly ventilated place.
DO NOT INSTALL THE UNIT IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATION:
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Front Panel Control
1. AC Volt Meter
Let you monitor the voltage rating of your system to ensure that your system is
getting the appropriate power.
2. AMPL1 and AMPL2
Each switch controls one rear output at the back of the unit. It is capable of handling
up to 6 amperes of current. Each switch when turned on, a small red light will be lit
and the rear output is activated.
3. DIGITAL
The Digital switch control three AC outputs. It has a total handling power of up to 3
amperes of current. We recommend that you connect these outputs only with digital
equipments
4. ANALOG
The Analog switch controls three AC outputs. It has a total handling power of up to 3
amperes of current. We recommend that you connect these outputs only with analog
equipments.
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Rear Panel Connection
1. FUSE 10A (MAIN FUSE)
Although the total combination of all filters is 14 amperes. The LC-1 is designed to
have a total maximum rating of 10 amperes
.
Please do not replace this fuse with higher rating.
2. AC input
The LC-1 is equipped with a polarized, 3 pin AC power plug. If you are unable to insert
the plug into your outlet, do not break off the round ground pin, Instead use a three-
hole to two prong adapter. Be sure to connect the adapter ground ring and fasten it
to a ground source.
3. AMPL 1
This AC output is designed to be connected with such power hungry device for
instance, power amplifier (solid state or tube), A/V receiver, etc.
4. FUSE 6A (AMPL 1 FUSE)
The fuse rating for AMPL1 is 6 amperes
. The AMPL1 fuse is used as a protection
device.
Please do not replace this fuse with higher rating.
5. AMPL 2
This AC output is designed to be connected with such power hungry device such as
power amplifier (solid state or tube), A/V receiver, etc.
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6. FUSE 6A (AMPL 2 FUSE)
The fuse rating for AMPl2 is 6 amperes
. The AMPL2 fuse is used as a protection
device.
Please do not replace this fuse with higher rating.
7. DIGITAL
These three rear AC outputs are designed to be connected with digital devices such
as CD player, DVD player, DAC processor, etc
8. FUSE 3A (DIGITAL FUSE)
The fuse rating for Digital is 3 amperes. The Digital fuse is used as a protection device.
Please do not replace this fuse with higher rating.
9. ANALOG
These three analog AC outputs are designed to be connected with analog devices such
as preamplifier (solid state and tube), cassette tape player, turntable, etc.
10. FUSE 3A (ANALOG FUSE)
The fuse rating for analog is 3 amperes. The analog fuse is used as a protection device.
Please do not replace this fuse with higher rating.
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Warranty Information
1. Magnet Technology Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Magnet) warrants to
the original retail purchaser only, that its product is free from defects in material
and workmanship under normal use and authorizes free service and/or parts
exchange at this Magnet Authorized Service Station only, for a period of ONE year
from the date of purchase.
2. The warranty is subjected to the following conditions and limitations. The warranty
is void: if product has been used other than in accordance with the instruction in
the owner's manuals: abused or misused or is due to the product being repaired or
tampered with by this one other than Magnet or an authorized repair center.
3. The warranty does not apply to defects or failure caused by unauthorized parts,
improper maintenance, fire, flood, lightning or other natural causes.
4. This warranty does not include the damage of external parts i.e., faceplate, knobs,
metal casing, etc.
5. A returned product must include a copy of the Warranty Certification and the bill of
sale.
6. The warranty does not extend to this incidental or consequential cost or damages
to the purchaser.
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Specifications
Type: AC line filter
Rated input: 220 to 240 VAC 50/60 Hz
Rated Output: as per input
AMPL 1: 6Amperes
AMPL 2: 6Amperes
DIGITAL: 3Amperes
Analog: 3Amperes
MAIN (maximum total) : 10 Amperes
Dimensions: 17.0(w)x3(h)x 9(d)
Weight: 3 Kgs.
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Glossary of Power-Related Terms
Audio Noise: In the audio-frequency range, this electrical disturbance introduced from
a source extraneous to the signal.
Alternating Current (AC): A flow of electricity which reaches maximum in one direction,
decreases to zero, then reverses itself and reaches maximum in the opposite
direction. This cycle is repeated continuously.
Amp: A common abbreviation for Ampere. Ampere is a unit of electrical current or
rate of flow of electrons.
Current: The movement of electrons through a conductor.
Digital Noise: In the digital-frequency range, this electrical disturbance introduced
from a source extraneous to the signal.
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI): Electromagnetic phenomena in which various
appliances and components generate interference that can contribute to degradation
in performance of an electronic receiver or system.
Filter: A selective network of resistors, inductors, or capacitors which offers
comparatively little opposition to certain frequencies, while blocking or attenuating
other frequencies.
Hertz (Hz): A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.
Isolation Transformer: A transformer designed to provide magnetic coupling between
one or more pairs of isolated circuits, without introducing significant coupling of this
other kind between them, such as electrostatic or conductive coupling.
Joule Rating: A measurement of how much surge is absorbed by a surge suppressor
device. The higher the joule rating, the more surge it can absorb.
Peak Current: The maximum current which flows during a complete cycle without
permanent change in breakdown ratings or published life specifications.
Power: The energy dissipated into an electrical or electronic circuit or component
that is conducting either AC or DC. Electrical energy developed to do “work”such
as the voltage from an amplifier used to drive a speaker.
Power Line: Two or more wires conducting electric power from one location to
another without breaking down.
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Glossary of Power-Related Terms
Radio Frequency Interference: This electrical signal capable of being propagated into
and interfering with the proper operation of electrical or electronic equipment. The
frequency range of such interference may be taken to include the entire
electromagnetic spectrum.
Spike: An abrupt transient which comprises part of a pulse, but exceeds its average
amplitude considerably.
Surge: A large, sudden change of voltage or current, usually caused by the collapse of
a magnetic field or by a shortened or opened circuit element.
Surge Protector: A device which protects component circuitry from high alternating
voltage peaks or transients.
Transient: A momentary surge on a signal or power line which may cause component
breakdown and failure.
Volt (V): The unit of measurement of electromotive force. One is equivalent to the
force required to produce a current of one ampere through a resistance of one ohm.
Voltage: Electrical pressure----i.e., the force which causes current to flow through an
electrical conductor.
Voltage Rating: The maximum voltage which an electrical device or component can
sustain without breaking down.
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