User's Manual

• Up to 500 watts power delivery - depending
on load requirements.*
• Next generation MultiWave II technology
featuring AutoWave and TubeWave.
• Independent power zones keep power for
analog, digital and high current equipment
electrically isolated.
• Regenerated AC delivered through 4 Power
Port outlets.
• Filtered AC by High Current Ultimate Outlet™
delivered through 2 Power Port outlets.
• Front panel display for systems monitoring
and user interface.
• Front panel displays waveform setting, output
voltage, wattage and percentage of maximum
power output.
• Massive heat sink with thermally controlled
cooling fan.
• Reduction of AC line noise by more than
70dB.
• High voltage surge suppression devices for
surge and spike protection.
• Lower AC impedance for better transients.
• Massive toroidal transformer for extended
headroom.
• PS Audio’s brushed aluminum FRAME
chassis.
• Optional rack mount capability.
• PS Bus for communication with other PS
Audio devices.
* Note about power consumption:
The P500 is capable of delivering up to 500 watts into a
reactive load and up to 350 watts into a resistive load.
Examples of a reactive load are: most solid state equipment
and video products. An example of a resistive load is: tube
based equipment.
Quick Start Guide
1. Place the P500 in a rack or on a shelf in the
audio/video system. If placed on carpet it is
necessary to use isolation or accessory feet to
elevate it above the carpet 1 inch. Ensure there
are no objects within 6 inches of the rear of the
unit as it is necessary for proper ventilation.
Failure to do so could compromise the power
regeneration capabilities of the P500.
2. Connect audio/video equipment to the P500.
There are three electrically isolated duplex
receptacles on the P500, which are oriented
vertically.
For optimum performance, we recommend
that equipment with low wattage power
requirements be plugged into the "Regenerated
AC" receptacles (2-ch preamps, AV processors,
DVD/CD players, Satellite receivers, PVR’s, D to
A converters, low power solid state amplifiers,
etc).
Equipment with high wattage power
requirements should be plugged into the
"Filtered AC" receptacles (direct view TVs,
plasma or projection displays, multi channel,
tube or high powered amplifiers).
3. Plug the P500 into a power source such as
a wall AC outlet. Use the supplied AC power
cable, or an aftermarket power cable. We would
strongly urge the use of an xStream Power
Cable.
4. Turn on the P500 by pressing the power
button located on the far left side of the front
panel. The Regenerated AC zone will become
active. The Filtered AC zone becomes active
when the P500 is plugged into a live outlet.
5. If desired, select a MultiWave II setting or
allow AutoWave to adapt to the power needs of
your system using the front panel controls.
Default settings
The P500 comes from the factory with standard
default settings that should work well for most
situations. The type of power delivery can be
configured to achieve the optimal performance
for any system.
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Specifications
Output:
Power (regenerated) - 500 Watts
(filtered) - 1800 Watts
Voltage - 95 - 250 Volts
(depending on model)
Frequency - 50 - 120 Hz
Current - 7 Amps
Peak - 10 Amps (soft limit)
Distortion (THD) - 0.1%
Input:
AC input range - 90-250 Volts
(depending on model)
Frequency input - 50/60 Hz
Input capacity - 750 VA
Power consumption - 35 Watts
(with no load)
General
Width - 17.25 in
Height - 4.25 in
Depth - 13 in
Weight - 33 lbs
Cooling system - forced
convection
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 capability 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 <[e-mail]>