User manual NILES IPOWER AC-8DSS

[. . . ] I N S TA L L AT I O N & O P E R AT I O N G U I D E TM Intelligent Power Management Systems. AC-8DSS 8 OUTLET POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM B LENDING H IGH F IDELITY AND A RCHITECTURE ® IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Your iPOWERTM product represents the latest in power management and protection technology. However, like any electronic device, an inappropriately or improperly installed device may not perform as intended. By following a few common sense precautions, your iPOWERTM product will give you a lifetime of worry-free performance. The following safety precautions apply to all iPOWERTM products. [. . . ] As a pioneer of home audio/video customization, Niles understands that technology is only useful if it is used. iPOWERTM provides the installer with the flexibility to design and execute a spectacular system in a package that the end-users can actually operate. For the end-user, Niles iPOWERTM meets the needs and budget of nearly any enthusiast. Its intuitive interface allows the most complex systems to be controlled with one-button operation with displays that are clear and easy to understand. Installers will appreciate features such as true line diagnostics and feedback. Real Line Diagnostics Your AC-8DSS is equipped with a sophisticated set of line diagnostic indicators. These indicators not only ensure that the AC-8DSS is working, but also let you know that the wiring in your house has been installed properly. This is particularly useful in older homes where electrical systems may have been installed at different times during the life of the home. 6 When illuminated, the Ground OK LED on the AC-8DSS indicates that the house wiring is properly grounded. If the LED does not illuminate, there is a line problem. industrial grade, high-current handling power cord with flat, 360º rotating plug. Rugged steel chassis with molded rubber endcaps can be wall or floor mounted. Patent pending i3TM power protection circuitry ensures protection time after time. 15 Amp Circuit Breaker. UL 1449 2nd Edition Listed 8 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 9 The following is an overview for installing your iPOWERTM product. · Unpack all of the contents of the AC-8DSS carton. · Plan your system and lay out all of the equipment that will be connected to the AC-8DSS. · Place the AC-8DSS in the location where it will be used, being sure to follow both the safety precautions listed in the front of this manual and the placement recommendations on (page12). · Plug each of the components into the AC-8DSS. You may want to make a note on paper listing the component connected to each outlet. · Connect any devices with coaxial outputs to the F-connectors. · Attach the phone or data line to the RJ-11 terminals (for DBS installations). · With all of the attached components in the OFF position, plug the AC-8DSS into the wall. · Test for proper operation. PACKAGE CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS (1) AC-8DSS (1) Installation & Operation Guide (1) RJ-11 phone cable (2) Quad-shielded RG-6 cables with gold-plated connectors 10 PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM 11 Think about which components need to work together, and place them in close proximity to one another. You may also want to consider putting frequently handled components in the most convenient locations. [. . . ] This is common, especially in older homes. DO NOT operate the AC-8DSS with a line problem. Call your electrician to have the line repaired. 16 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) TROUBLESHOOTING 17 SYMPTOM Both the LINE OK indicator and the GROUND OK light on the front panel of the AC-8DSS do not light up. There is no picture on the TV. POSSIBLE CAUSES AND TEST PROCEDURE · This indicates that either the wall outlet is not properly grounded, or the wall outlet has a line problem such as a polarity inversion, (or both). [. . . ]