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1. Analog HCPS is designed to readily deliver massive amounts of clean current when the PCA 2 requires it Separate power cables for control cir cuitry and analog gain stage Additional outlet to supply power to other PS Audio accessories e Built in High Current Ultimate Outlet PS Audio s brushed aluminium chas sis Front panel illumination control from PCA 2 e 1 meter xStream connecting cables included Specifications Output Power Gain Stage gray connector 55 Volts Accessory black connector 8 Volts Storage capacity 75 000 uF Input AC input range 115 125 Volts Frequency input 50 60 Hz Input capacity 750VA Power consumption Maximum 100 Watts Nominal 5 10 Watts General Width 43 8 cm Height 7 3 cm Depth 33cm Weight 9 75 kg 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 capability2. 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 P500 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 the product was 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 the RA number can be easily obtained by contacting PS Audio by phone at 720 406 8946 or by e mail at lt service psaudio com gt Troubleshooting Guide Does the Analog High Current Power Supply replace the need for a Power Plant The Analog High Current Power Supply will supply a better source of DC to the PCA 2 or other connected equipment However the incoming AC is still very important to the sound of the PCA 2 The Analog HCPS does not regenerate new AC like a PS Audio Power Plant The Power Plant will further enhance the performance of the Analog HCPS when power is delivered from a Power Plant The blue PS Logo does not immediately illuminate when Analog HCPS is on The blue PS Logo will only
3. d twisting counter clockwise 3 IEC Power Inlet 15 amp male IEC standard power socket 4 Preamp Power Supply A The gray socket provides power to the control circuitry of the preamplifier Connect only the supplied cable with the grey Neutrik connector to the gray socket 5 Preamp Power Supply B The black socket provides power to the ana log gain stage of the preamplifier Connect only the supplied cable with the black Neutrik connector to the black socket 6 Accessory Power Supply The Accessory socket provides power to additional PS Audio accessories which are designed to be powered by the Analog HCPS Connect only products which are specified to work in conjunction with the Analog HCPS Front Panel Layout The only active element on the front panel is the blue PS logo The PS logo will illuminate only after the PCA 2 is connected has finished its startup cycle and is powered on The logo intensity is controlled by the PCA 2 The brightness of the logo can be set to high low or off by using the DIM button on the remote of the PCA 2
4. e Do not operate the High Current Power Supply near water Avoid placement near a water reservoir or excessive moisture When replacement parts are required ensure they are specified by the manufac turer 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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance Overview The PS Audio Analog High Current Power Supply is designed to enhance the sonic performance of the PCA 2 preamplifier as well as other PS Audio accessories The Analog High Current Power Supply is designed to improve upon conventional design by housing a large power supply in an external chassis By locating the power supply in an external chassis interference between it and sensitive circuity of the PCA 2 is minimized The Analog HCPS uses a huge toroidal transformer coupled to 75 000 uf of storage capacity The
5. f3 PS Audio International Inc 4826 Sterling Dr Boulder CO 80301 USA Toll Free 877 772 8340 Phone 720 406 8946 Fax 720 406 8967 www psaudio com Table of Contents OS a a What s in the Box Safety Instructions Overview Setup Guide Rear Panel Layout Front Panel Layout Troubleshooting Guide Specifications Warranty and Service Issues Contact Information What s in the Box e One Analog HCPS e One 2 meter AC power cable e Two 1 meter power supply cables e One users s manual e One warranty card e One spare 3 amp fast blow fuse IMPORTANT Be sure to save all packing materials included with the Analog High Current Power Supply as this will be required if you ever need to ship the unit for service or modification Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the High Current Power Supply to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the enclosure Refer servicing to qualified personnel only To prevent electric shock use only a 3 prong grounded type power cable Any change or modifications not expressly approved in the manual could void your warranty Safety Instructions Read the operating instructions pro vided with the Analog High Current Power Supply Retain the operating instructions for later use and reference Unplug the Analog High Current Power Supply from the wall outlet before chang ing the fuse or performing any cleaning or servic
6. illuminate in tandem with the PCA 2 PS logo The PCA 2 PS logo will not illuminate until the startup sequence has finished and is in operational mode Ensure that main power switch on the rear panel is switched on The switch will illumi nate if the Analog HCPS is receiving power Ensure that the DIM mode is not set to off on the PCA 2 remote The Analog HCPS will not provide power to the PCA 2 Ensure that the PCA 2 will power up if con nected directly to a standard wall outlet Remove the connecting cables from the Analog HCPS and plug the PCA 2 directly into a wall outlet If the PCA 2 will not power up from the wall outlet see the Troubleshooting Guide in the PCA 2 manual If the PCA 2 does power up from the wall outlet then disconnect the PCA 2 from the wall outlet and re connect the cables from the analog HCPS to the PCA 2 Ensure that the cables are locked into place by twisting them clockwise If the Analog HCPS will still not provide power to the PCA 2 check that the fuse is not blown The chances of the fuse in the Analog HCPS being blown are very low However if the fuse is blown the Analog HCPS will be completely inoperable To check the fuse locate the section of the back panel labeled Fuse Unplug the unit from the wall remove the fuse and check its conductivity If necessary replace the fuse and try pow ering up the Analog HCPS The rear panel switch should illuminate If the fuse 3 am
7. p fast blow is blown and a replacement fuse does not solve the problem please contact your dealer for additional service Can use a High Current Power Supply with other power conditioners While it is certainly acceptable to use an High Current Power Supply along with other power conditioners it is not advisable to do so without careful evaluation Our experi ence has been that almost all power line conditioners soften the dynamics of music and reduces snap and clarity of the video presentation This is not always the case for every system so if you plan on using the High Current Power Supply in addition to an existing conditioner take care to make a proper evaluation Do not simply assume it will be better Can the High Current Power Supply be used with balanced power Yes The High Current Power Supply can accept either single ended AC this is what typically comes out of a standard U S wall socket or balanced AC Balanced AC can be achieved by using a PS Audio Power Plant AC regenerator or a properly designed balanced isolation transformer Quick Start Guide 1 Connect the Analog High Current Power Supply to the PCA 2 The included Neutrik power supply cables are color keyed to the connectors Connect the Preamp Power Supply A and B on the Analog HCPS to the External Power Supply A and B on the PCA 2 The connectors will twist clockwise and lock into place To remove the cables simply slide the metal clip away from
8. the unit and twist counter clockwise Optional f additional PS Audio products are to be powered by the external power supply connect them to the Accessory Power Supply connector now 2 Ensure the PCA 2 is not plugged directly into the wall or other power source It should receive power only from the HCPS 3 Verify the Analog HCPS s power switch is in the off position O Plug the Analog HCPS into the wall AC outlet or power distri bution device such as a Power Plant Use the supplied cable or an aftermarket power cable For optimum results we suggest the use of a PS Audio xStream Power cable 4 Turn the rear panel power switch to the ON position I The switch should illumi nate 5 If the Preamp is connected properly it should begin its startup process Once the Preamp finishes the startup process and is powered on the blue PS will illuminate on both the Analog HCPS and the PCA 2 6 Enjoy the sonic benefits the High Current Power Supply will bring to any system 1 Main Power Switch Rear Panel Layout Preamp Power Supply Accessory Power Supply s O OOO YA Oo The power switch will illuminate when there is power supplied to the unit and the switch is set to on The I position indicates ON The O position indicates OFF 2 Fuse Note Unplug the power cord before checking the fuse The fuse is a 3 Amp fast blow It can be removed by inserting a flat device into the fuse holder an
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