APC H10 (AV Black 1kVA H Type Power Conditioner 120V) - Where to plug what?

[Anonymous user]

I just purchased an H10, and I'm having trouble deciding where to plug what (based on the different filter banks).  I don't want any degradation in sound quality for my turntable and amp, but I also want my high current devices to get the power they need.

My gear: I have multiple high current devices (Denon AVR, NEC A-7 (Class A integrated amp), powered subwoofer); 1 truly analog device (Technics turntable routed through the NEC amp); multiple video devices (LED tv, bluray player, HD antenna, Apple TV); and then other digital devices (Synology server, Macbook Pro, cable modem). 

My initial thought is to plug the Denon AVR and sub into the high current bank, the turntable and amp (that it's routed through) into the analog bank, the TV and bluray into the Video bank, and everything else in Digital.  Any issues with that setup?  Should the turntable and amp be on separate filter banks to avoid interference?

[BillP]

Hi David,

I see no issue with the setup you've described.

All of the H10 filter banks are independently isolated to eliminate the possibility of interference. 

Secret Squirrel

[Anonymous user]

Great, thank you!  And now for another question...which outlets are switched, and which outlets can be delayed?  There's mention of switched & delayed outlets in the manual, but no explanation of which ones are which.  Also, I need to know how they work.  For example: if the HC outlets can be delayed, can I delay only one of them?  And can the switched outlets only be triggered by 12v DC?  Or can they be triggered by the turning on of another plugged-in component?

Thanks!

[BillP]

The delayed outlets will be the High Current outlets. The idea is to delay these receptacles to stagger the inrush of all devices connected, especially AMP/Pre-AMP.

The instructions to adjust the delay can be found in the User Manual for the H10; To set the Delay time for the sequenced outlets: Push the SEQ/AVR push button briefly; all LEDs are extinguished, indicating the H10 is in delay programming mode. The LED corresponding to the number of seconds of delay flashes (0s, 6s, 12s). To change the delay time, press the button until the LED corresponding to the desired number of seconds flashes. After releasing the push button, the unit returns to normal status and the normally illuminated LEDs are lit.

These outlets will sequence on and off when the H10 is powered on /off.

The sequenced outlets can also be controlled through a DC trigger, which is often delivered from an RF controlled device, such as the tuner/receiver.

DC Trigger jacks When connected to a component acting as a DC trigger, that component controls turn on/off of the ‘delayed’ outlet banks. The H10 also allows that DC signal to pass through to another connected component. CAUTION: When connecting to the DC Trigger jacks, connect the source of the DC trigger to the IN jack. The OUT jack should be used only as a pass-through. The DC Trigger signal can be short circuited if the input and output cables are reversed. The maximum input voltage for the DC Trigger is 30VDC. Do not apply an AC voltage to the DC trigger jacks. Failure to comply with this statement may result in equipment damage.

Secret Squirrel

[Anonymous user]

So I take it I can't have my receiver plugged into a HC outlet and it trigger my sub plugged into the other HC outlet?  In other words, are both HC outlets triggered/switched by the 12v DC signal? 

[BillP · Accepted solution]

Yes, both outlets are controlled by the same simultaneous DC signal and can not operate independently from one another.