PS Audio Stereo Amplifier PD 35 User Manual

Table of Contents  
What’s in the Box  
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What’s in the Box  
Warning  
Overview  
Quick Start Guide  
Rear Panel  
Front Panel  
• One Power Director 3.5  
• One 6 foot AC power cord  
• One logo trim tool  
• One user’s manual  
• One warranty card  
DC trigger  
IMPORTANT: Be sure to save all packing ma-  
terials included with your Power Director 3.5  
as they will be required if it is necessary to  
ship the unit for service or modification.  
Logo trim tool  
Troubleshooting Guide  
Warranty and Service  
Contact Information  
 
Setup Guide  
4. Use the coaxial pass through to protect and  
provide surge/spike protection to any CATV,  
Satellite, or external antenna lines. There is  
one coaxial pass through on the rear panel of  
the Power Director 3.5. The pass through will  
deliver the full bandwidth of HDTV signals.  
1. Place the Power Director 3.5 in a rack or on  
a shelf in an Audio/Video system. The Power  
Director 3.5 produces no heat, so placement of  
the Director is a simple matter of preference.  
It is safe to stack equipment up to a total of 20  
pounds on top of the Director.  
5. Plug the Power Director 3.5 into a power  
source. Use the supplied AC power cable, or an  
aftermarket power cable. For optimum results  
we recommend the use of a PS Audio xStream  
Power cable.  
2. Plug in the equipment to be powered by the  
Director. There are three electrically isolated  
zones on the Power Director 3.5. Suggestions  
have been made on the rear panel as to how  
the equipment might be grouped together, but  
since each zone is identical (except for the  
number of outlets) components can be placed  
in the most convenient combination.  
7. Turn on the Power Director 3.5 by pressing  
the power button located on the left side of the  
front panel.  
For optimum performance, it is recommend that  
analog equipment (stereo preamps, tuner, tape  
deck, etc.) be grouped separately from digital  
equipment (AV preamps, CD/DVD players, D  
to A converters, etc.). Items with high power  
consumption (power amps, A/V receivers, pro-  
jection T.V.’s etc.) should each use a separate  
zone if possible.  
The three zones of Power Director 3.5 will come  
on according to the settings of the rear panel  
slide switches.  
Note: surge protection will be provided at all  
times for all connected equipment regardless of  
power mode setting.  
Use with PS Audio Power Plants  
3. Set the power mode for each of the three  
zones with the rear panel switches. On the far  
left side of the rear panel of the Power Director  
3.5, there are three separate slide switches.  
Each switch represents one of the Director’s  
three zones and each switch has three-posi-  
tions. The available settings are:  
The Power Director 3.5 can be used in conjunc-  
tion with any of the PS Audio Power Plants or  
other PS Audio power devices. The Power Plant  
can either be used at the output of one of the  
zones or to provide power to the Power Director  
3.5. This can be helpful in large systems in  
order to extend the number of outlets and isola-  
tion benefits to more components.  
Always On [ON] - With the switch in the ON  
position, the zone will receive power as soon as  
the Power Director 3.5 is plugged into a power  
source. Power will continue to pass through  
this zone even if the Director is switched off  
(standby mode).  
When used at the output of the Power Director  
the Power Plant will provide isolation and  
additional cleansing to any product powered  
by it. This will also allow the Power Plant to be  
switched on with the Director.  
Switched [SW] - In the SW position, the  
zone will receive power as soon as the Power  
Director is switched on (operate mode). No  
power will pass to this zone when the Director  
is in standby mode.  
When plugging the Power Director into the  
output of a Power Plant ensure that the rated  
capacity of the power plant is adequate to sup-  
ply all of the components powered by the Power  
Director.  
Delayed [DL] - In the DL position, the zone will  
activate three seconds after the Power Director  
is in operate mode. No power will pass to this  
zone when the Director is in standby mode.  
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Rear Panel  
1. Power mode switches  
The Power mode switches correspond to each  
5. Coaxial Pass Through  
The coaxial pass through will provide surge  
of the Power Zones. These switches are used protection from abnormal voltage situations  
to control how the power zones respond to the  
front panel power button. They can be set in the  
following ways:  
on CATV or satellite lines. The coaxial pass  
through will pass the full bandwidth of HDTV  
signals.  
Always On [ON] - With the switch in the ON  
6. Power Zone: Analog  
position, the zone will receive power as soon as The Analog Power Zone can be used to connect  
the Power Director 3.5 is plugged into a power any type of equipment. For best results prod-  
source. Power will continue to pass through  
this zone even if the Director is switched off  
(standby mode).  
ucts such as preamplifiers, phono equipment,  
tuner or tape equipment should be grouped on  
the same Power Zone.  
Switched [SW] - In the SW position, the 7. Power Zone: Digital/Video  
zone will receive power as soon as the Power The Digital/Video Power Zone can be used to  
Director is switched on (operate mode). No connect any type of equipment. For best results  
power will pass to this zone when the Director  
is in standby mode.  
the Digital/Video Power Zone should be used  
to connect any digital equipment and display  
devices. Products such as DVD/CD players,  
PVRs, Satellite or CATV tuners, Television sets  
Delayed [DL] - In the DL position, the zone will  
activate three seconds after the Power Director or front/rear projectors should be grouped on  
is in operate mode. No power will pass to this  
zone when the Director is in standby mode.  
the same Power Zone.  
8. Power Zone: Amplifier  
2. Circuit Breaker  
In the event that the connected gear draws  
The Amplifier Power Zone can be used to con-  
nect any type of equipment. For best results the  
more than 15 amps of current the circuit breaker Amplifier Power Zone should be used to con-  
will trip and no power will pass through any of  
the outlets. To reset the circuit breaker press the  
toggle switch.  
nect any amplifiers or subwoofers.  
Note:  
The names regarding the Power Zones are  
simply suggestions. Each zone is identical  
(except the number of outlets). To provide the  
most effective isolation follow the guidelines  
listed above.  
3. IEC Power Input  
15 Amp male IEC inlet.  
4. DC Trigger (input)  
The Director is equipped with a DC input trig-  
ger. The DC trigger will control the power status  
For optimum performance, it is recommend that  
of the Director. See the DC Trigger section for analog equipment be grouped separately from  
more information.  
digital equipment. Items with very high power  
consumption should use separate zones.  
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Front Panel  
DC Trigger  
Power On/Off  
The DC input trigger mini-jack (3.5 mm) will con-  
trol the power status of the Director. Connect  
the Director to the product which will control  
the power status of the Director with a mini-jack  
cable (male-male). The Director will switch on  
and off with the power status of the connected  
product.  
Pressing the Power button will toggle the unit  
from standby mode to operate mode. When  
in operation mode the Director will output AC  
power to any of the three zones that are set to  
the delayed (DL) or switched (SW) position on  
the rear panel. The front panel logo will illumi-  
nate when the Director is on.  
The trigger will respond to DC voltage over the  
range of 6 - 18 Volts. The Director will be on  
when voltage is present and will switch off when  
the voltage is removed.  
The Power Director 3.5 will indicate protection  
circuitry failure. In this condition the front panel  
logo will blink and no power will be provided  
from the rear panel outlets regardless of the  
position of the power mode switches. If this situ-  
ation persists contact service at PS Audio.  
Logo trim tool  
The Logo trim tool is used to adjust the potenti-  
ometer which controls the illumination intensity  
of the PS logo.  
Note: any zone whose corresponding rear  
panel switch is in the “ON” position will continue  
to pass power and provide surge protection  
even if the director is in standby mode.  
Locate the hole in the bottom of the Director. It  
is directly below the PS logo. Insert the Logo  
trim tool. Twist clockwise to increase the illumi-  
nation of the PS logo. Twist counter-clock wise  
to decrease the illumination. The logo can be  
dimmed entirely.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
If the PS logo still does not illuminate when in  
operate mode, use the included Logo trim tool to  
adjust the intensity of the logo. See the Logo trim  
tool section on page 5 for more information.  
In the event you experience difficulties with the  
operation of your Power Director 3.5, we offer  
the following suggestions:  
Unit will not turn on.  
1. Check the obvious. Is it plugged in, and is the  
AC wall outlet live?  
2. Check the circuit breaker on the Power  
Director 3.5. Check to make sure the breaker  
has not tripped. If it has been tripped, push it in  
to reset it. The circuit breaker may require a few  
minutes before it can be reset.  
3. Check the internal fuse. The chances of the  
Power Director 3.5’s internal fuse being blown  
are very remote. This fuse is there to protect  
the control circuitry. Unplug the Power Director  
3.5 from the wall outlet before removing the top  
cover. If the fuse is blown, replace it with a 3-  
amp fast blow (5x20mm) fuse.  
4. There is an un-powered jack plugged into the  
DC trigger input. If there is a connector plugged  
into the DC trigger input located on the rear of  
the Power Director 3.5, the unit will not turn on  
unless that connector has at least 6 volts DC on  
it. Remove the connector if necessary.  
Specific Power Zones will not turn off.  
If any power mode switch on the rear panel is  
set to ON then that specific zone will continue to  
pass power even if the director is switched off.  
Move the switch for the specific zone to switched  
[SW] power mode. The director will now only  
provide power when it is on.  
The front panel logo is flashing.  
The Power Director 3.5 will indicate protection  
circuitry failure by flashing the front panel logo.  
Under this condition no power will be provided  
from the rear panel outlets regardless of the  
position of the power mode switches. If this situ-  
ation persists contact service at PS Audio.  
The PS logo does not illuminate.  
If all power mode switches are set to ON then  
the Power Director 3.5 will still continue to pass  
power to connected products when in standby  
mode. The PS logo will not illuminate. Ensure  
the Power Director 3.5 is in operate mode.  
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Specifications  
Warranty and Service  
Input:  
Inside the U.S. and Canada  
AC input range  
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95-105 Volts  
105-125 Volts  
210-250 Volts  
(depending on model)  
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.  
Frequency input  
50/60 Hz  
Outside the U.S. and Canada  
Output:  
Frequency  
Current  
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.  
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50 - 120 Hz  
15 Amps  
General  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
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17.25 in  
4.25 in  
13 in  
Weight  
14 lbs  
Service issues  
Should your unit ever require service or if you  
have any technical questions about the Power  
Director 3.5, 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  
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PS Audio International, Inc.  
4826 Sterling Dr.  
Boulder, CO 80301 USA  
Toll Free: 877-772-8340  
Ph: 720-406-8946  
Fax: 720-406-8967  
 

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