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Owner’s Reference
GCPS High Current Power Supply
The GCPS is best left powered on at all times. The current draw is negligible and keeping it powered
on will make sure the internal AC capacitors stay working properly.
There is no harm in leaving the unit on at all times as the lifespan of the GCPS will be unaffected by
leaving it on.
There is a user replaceable internal fuse inside the GCPS. However, this fuse should not be replaced
without fi rst consulting with the factory service center for advice. It would be unusual for this fuse to
blow and may indicate something is wrong with the unit.
The AC receptacle is a critical link in the electrical chain. If you are using a standard AC wall receptacle
to power your equipment, we would recommend the use of a Power Port AC receptacle, a hospital
grade AC receptacle or at
the minimum a high quality
spec grade receptacle. The
connection between the wall AC
receptacle and your equipment
can be a critical link in the
success of your equipment’s
performance.
Placement of the GCPS should
be as far 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 fi eld 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.
Isolation through the use of spikes, cones or Sorbothane feet is recommended for the GCPS if
space and budget allows. Isolation of any piece of high-end stereo and theater equipment is always
recommended wherever practical.
The GCPS is specifi c to your country’s voltage. Do not use the GCPS on a voltage higher than it is
rated for. For instance, do not take a 120 volt rated GCPS and attempt to use it in a 220 volt country.
Failure to observe this cautionary note will void your warranty. If you need to operate the GCPS at a
voltage other than the voltage it was designed for, contact your dealer, distributor or the factory for
help. Once the GCPS has been set for the appropriate voltage, the connected GCP-200 preamplifi er
is no longer voltage restricted. Therefore, it will no longer matter if your GCP-200 preamplifi er is a 120
Should the unit
be on all the
time?
Are there any
internal fuses?
Is the AC
receptacle
important?
Placement?
Isolation?
Eliminating hum
What voltages
can I run the UPC
200 on and how
much power will
it handle?
