PS Audio GCPS Owner Reference Manual Download

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4826 Sterling Drive, Boulder, CO 80301

PH: 720.406.8946 service@psaudio.com www.psaudio.com

Table Of Contents

Table Of Contens iii

Introduction

Getting Started

Quick Start Guide

Questions and
Answers

Troubleshooting

Warranty

Service

Owner’s Reference

GCPS High Current Power Supply

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Summary of Contents for GCPS

Page 1: ... 8946 service psaudio com www psaudio com Introduction i Owner s Reference 2004 PS Audio International Inc All rights reserved Owner s Reference GCPS High Current Power Supply Instructions for use GCPS High Current Power Supply Document 15 042 21 1 ...

Page 2: ...ided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time When making connections to this or any other component make su...

Page 3: ...saudio com Table Of Contents Table Of Contens iii 2004 PS Audio International Inc All rights reserved Introduction Getting Started Quick Start Guide Questions and Answers Troubleshooting Warranty Service Owner s Reference GCPS High Current Power Supply IV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

Page 4: ...ge 96 000 mFd s of capacitance and a power transformer It produces clean unregulated DC voltage for the GCP 200 preamplifier or other PS equipment designed to accept the GCPS The GCPS will not work on older PS products such as the PCA 2 preamplifier The HCPS High Current Power Supply originally designed for the PCA 2 Preamplifier should not be used in place of the GCPS as they both produce very di...

Page 5: ...and receptacle We strongly recommend the use of a PS Audio xStream Power AC cable and a PS Power Port AC receptacle to feed the GCPS power While the supplied power cable is adequate for the task of setup it is not going to provide the best performance Choosing any xStream Power cable will make a significant performance improvement over the stock power cable An xStream Plus would be our recommendat...

Page 6: ...r High Current input The connecting cable uses a connector known as a Nuetrik locking connector To use this connector insert it into the female chassis receptacle turn the male connector clockwise until it clicks into place and is locked Make sure the master power switch on the rear of the GCPS is off Plug the GCPS into the power source using the AC power cable you selected It is advisable to use ...

Page 7: ...CP 200 preamplifier should remain disconnected Once the GCPS has been powered turn the GCPS master power switch to the on position Note the blue light on the front panel of the GCPS under the logo should be lit Your GCP 200 preamplifier should now be ready to play Turn your equipment back on Make sure everything is powered up properly with the GCPS At this point you should be ready to enjoy the be...

Page 8: ...ar away from other equipment as practical Hum may be an issue with the GCPS if placed too close to another piece of equipment The GCPS has an exceptionally large power transformer inside This transformer can generate a fairly large magnetic field which can induce hum into equipment in close proximity Be certain that the GCPS is placed as far away from other source and control equipment as possible...

Page 9: ...h Current Power Supply volt or 220 volt model once the GCPS is powering it The GCPS should generate very little heat We do not recommend using the rear panel master power switch on the GCPS We recommend leaving the GCPS powered at all times and use the GCP 200 front panel power button to turn the preamplifier on and off It is normal that a small amount of heat will be generated with the GCPS Other...

Page 10: ...operly Test both cords if necessary If the GCPS and its powered equipment lose power mysteriously chances are pretty good that you have the GCPS connected to a switched receptacle on the wall or the back of a receiver or a power conditioner Switched AC receptacles are those receptacles that are controlled by a wall mounted power switch and are typically intended to be used to power on off a lamp i...

Page 11: ... needs a period to break in Break in periods of up to two weeks are not uncommon however the average we suggest is several days To break in the unit all you need to do is have it plugged into an AC power source and powering a piece of equipment Expectations are a funny thing If you are not expecting much you re usually quite happy with any result at all and the opposite is equally true The GCPS wi...

Page 12: ...quired before any product is returned to our factory for any reason This number must be visible on the exterior of the shipping container for PS Audio to accept the return Units shipped to us without a Return Authorization Number or without a visible RA Number on the exterior of the shipping container will be returned to the sender freight collect c RETURNED PRODUCT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A WRITTE...

Page 13: ...ration call or email PS Audio ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES RELATING TO THE ABOVE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY THE WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL COSTS OR DAMAGES TO THE PURCHASER Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations ...

Page 14: ...rn Authorization Number R A number and shipping address from the PS Audio Service Department 2 Insure and accept all liability for loss or damage to the product during shipment to the PS Audio factory and ensure all freight shipping charges are prepaid The product may also be hand delivered to the California or Colorado facilities if arrangements with the Service Department have been made in advan...

Page 15: ...or is either unwilling or unable to service your PS Audio products please contact our service department at service psaudio com or at the above contact numbers to discuss the situation Voltage changes to match your country s voltage and frequency requirements to your PS Audio product are possible only through your dealer your country s authorized PS Audio distributor or the factory Units purchased...

Page 16: ...4826 Sterling Drive Boulder CO 80301 PH 720 406 8946 service psaudio com www psaudio com Notes Notes 2004 PS Audio International Inc All rights reserved Owner s Reference GCPS High Current Power Supply ...

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