SCHNERZINGER GRID PROTECTOR User manual

GRID PROTECTOR
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Package Contents
GRID PROTECTOR
CONTROL UNIT (COUA)
12V Power Supply, cable length 1,5m
3,5mm jack extension cable 5m
Antenna
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Contents
PROTECTOR SYSTEM
GRID PROTECTOR
Setting up a SCHNERZINGER system
Setting up the GRID PROTECTOR
Lasting effect of the GRID PROTECTOR
Dear customer,
Thank you for your purchase of a SCHNERZINGER product.
Please take the time to precisely read the information in this guide. You
will find important instructions to use your product and hints for the
optimal integration into your Hi-Fi system.
This guide facilitates your use of the product, promotes understanding
its functional characteristics and helps you to obtain the full efficiency
of the product.
We hope you enjoy your new SCHNERZINGER product.
Please clean the product with a non-scratching dry duster only. Avoid
using cleaning agents.
A potting compound in the devices protects the innovative GIGAHERTZ
CANCELING technology with its particular electrical components
specially manufactured for SCHNERZINGER against direct access and
screening via X-ray or magnetic field applications. A slight rustling
caused by this potting compound is normal and does not result in any
functional impairment. There are no informed crystals in the devices.
In case of malfunctions contact your SCHNERZINGER dealer. Please do
not attempt to service the device yourself or to open it, in that case you
will lose your entitlement for our manufacturer warranty.
In the case of damages at the power plug or power cable please initiate
an exchange at SCHNERZINGER via your dealer.

PROTECTOR SYSTEM
The music reproduction quality of an audio system is highly affected by low and high frequency electrical interfering fields,
caused by Wi-Fi, cellular radio, power lines etc. With the PROTECTORS and their integrated trendsetting GIGAHERTZ
CANCELING technology, SCHNERZINGER has developed a product category that actively eliminates the sonic effects of low and
high frequency interfering fields.
The PROTECTORS significantly enhance the transmission quality of audio systems. The sonic effects include an astonishingly
higher spatial depth and resolution as well as increased broad and fine dynamics in music reproduction.
Utilizing the operating principle and efficiency of the GIGAHERTZ CANCELING technology, the SCHNERZINGER PROTECTORS
represent a unique solution in the market.
An important health aspect: protector technology does not increase radiation exposure within the room.
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GRID PROTECTOR
The GIGAHERTZ CANCELING technology of the GRID PROTECTOR penetrates and clears up the entire domestic power grid
from sound damaging interfering fields, caused by the electrical devices in the home (computer, refrigerator, cooktop, router,
etc.).
Due to GIGAHERTZ CANCELING technology the GRID PROTECTOR can do without problematic filters and passive components
like capacitors, which are responsible for loss of dynamics, resolution and naturalness; especially at high power requirements
of the power grid.
The operating principle and efficiency of the GRID PROTECTOR are unique; a single GRID PROTECTOR raises the potential of
the entire music system to a new level.

Setting up a SCHNERZINGER system
Recommendation for the first setting resp. resetting of several SCHNERZINGER components:
1. Step:
Connect all components
- with the power circuit, if required (see manual)
- with the Hi-Fi devices (GROUND, GIGA GUARD, SPEAKER AMP)
2. Step:
Set all switches at all components to basic setting (switches to position 0).
3. Step:
Test each component one after the other for its optimal setting according to the manual, with the following configuration
sequence:
CABLES, GROUND PROTECTOR, GRID PROTECTOR, POWER GUARD, OPERATOR/NEW INNOVATOR, SPEAKER AMP PROTECTOR,
EMI PROTECTOR, GIGA PICCOLO PROTECTOR, GIGA GUARD, GIGA PROTECTOR
If you add your device to an already existing SCHNERZINGER chain, outstanding results will be obtained mostly when all
devices will keep their former settings and just the additional product will be installed and configured as described in its
manual.
If this does not provide satisfactory results, we recommend a complete system resetting.
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Setting up the GRID PROTECTOR
The GRID PROTECTOR has three power levels and two functional circuits to simply adjust bandwidth and clock rate of GIGAHERTZ CANCELING technology via toggle
switches. This makes it possible to adapt to any interference field spectrum. The change in bandwidth extends or decreases the detection range, changing the clock rate
the processing speed.
The rule is: the narrower the bandwidth, the higher the efficiency - the smaller the detection range. The lower the clock rate, the higher the extinction rate - the less
interference frequencies are detected.
Changes need some time to take effect mostly. Therefore at each of the following steps you should wait for app. two minutes before judging.
Do not change the results as determined from the previous steps when you do the subsequent steps.
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2. Step: Base setting
Usually (power level 1), the GRID PROTECTOR will be operated without the
12V power supply. To maintain its performance, it should be connected to
the grid with CONTROL UNIT and 12V power supply once a year for 15
minutes.
Connect antenna (upright position) and CONTROL UNIT (COUA) to the
GRID PROTECTOR, without 12V power supply.
The other ports are reserved for PROFESSIONAL LINE accessories. The
optional GRID PROTECTOR BOOSTER will be connected to one of the ports
A-D.
Set all 9 switches to base setting 0.
1. Step: Power connection
The connection* of the GRID PROTECTOR to a power circuit separately
from the Hi-Fi system –ideally with a different power phase - will obtain the
best result mostly.
If this is not possible in your listening room, it’s worth to test the operation
of the GRID PROTECTOR in a suitable different room.
If the GRID PROTECTOR will be connected to a power strip (not the Hi-Fi
power strip), it should occupy the first slot - the connection at the first slot
of the Hi-Fi power strip may have successful results rarely.
* note the correct phase (marked with a silver dot) –measure the phase of your socket.

Setting up the GRID PROTECTOR
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4. Step: Switches left:
Functional circuit I –setting the bandwidth
Switches: L1 = narrow to L4 = wide
Starting from the base setting the switches L1 - L4 will be set sequentially
from position 0 to position 1. Each step will increase the bandwidth.
5. Step: Switches right:
Functional circuit II –setting the clocking
Switches: R1 = low to R4 = high
Starting from the base setting the switches R1 - R4 will be set sequentially
from position 0 to position 1. Each step will increase the clocking pace.
If the pace is to low, the best possible effect will not be reached yet. If the
pace is to high, even a sound degradation may occur.
The test ends, when the subsequent step won’t achieve a better result.
6. Step: Switch in front –adjustment of the power level:
If power level 1 is not sufficient for the present interference field spectrum,
2 additional power levels can be activated. This requires the permanent
connection of the 12V power supply* to the CONTROL UNIT and the grid.
The 12 Volt power supply should be connected to a power circuit separate
from the Hi-Fi system –ideally even to a different power phase.
Do not change the previously tested switch setting of the functional circuits
I and II!
Activate power levels 2 and 3 with the front switch. Check the result
compared to switch position 0 (without 12V power supply). If the result
improves with power level 2 or 3, it is recommended to repeat steps 4 and
5 with the best power level.
0 = Power Level 1 –with COUA, without 12V power supply
1 = Power Level 2 –with COUA, with 12V power supply, LEDs on
2 = Power Level 3 –with COUA, with 12V power supply, LEDs high
* note the correct phase (marked with a silver dot) –measure the phase of your socket.
3. Step: Switch in front in position 0 - power level 1
Start with switch setting 0 = power level 1 –with CONTROL UNIT, without
12V power supply.
If the bandwidth is to low, the best possible effect will not be reached yet. If
the bandwidth is to high, even a sound degradation may occur.
The test ends, when the subsequent step won’t achieve a better result.

Lasting Effect of the GRID PROTECTOR
The GRID PROTECTOR constantly operates to clear up interfering fields effectively and comprehensively.
If after a while you once want to hear the performance of your system without your GRID PROTECTOR, the buffering effect
absolutely has to be considered.
If the GRID PROTECTOR is switched off for a short time only, it still takes effect because of the buffering of the power supply
unit.
Disconnect the 12V power supply (if connected) and the CONTROL UNIT from the power grid and the GRID PROTECTOR resp.
and detach the power cable of the GRID PROTECTOR from the power grid. Additionally remove the antenna, place the unit on
the floor and set the switch in front to position 2. Keep these conditions for several hours, preferably overnight. This way you
achieve that the GRID PROTECTOR has no effect any more.
Upon recommissioning the interfering fields will be cleared again fast.
Imprint
Schnerzinger UG (haftungsbeschränkt) & Co. KG
Klüsenerskamp 14 | 44225 Dortmund
Registergericht: Amtsgericht Dortmund | HRA 17290 | USt-IdNr.: DE276913602
Pers. haftende Gesellschafterin:
SCHNERZINGER Verwaltungs UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Registergericht: Amtsgericht Dortmund | HRB 23752
Geschäftsführerin: Sandra Austerschulte
Phone [phone] | [email protected]om
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