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Introduction

  

Owner’s Reference  

PowerPlay 8500 

 

 

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Heed all warnings

 

 

Follow all instructions

WARNING. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 

APPARATUS TO RAIN NOR MOISTURE.

Clean only with a dry cloth.

Do not place flammable material on top of or beneath the component.

The PS Audio PowerPlay 8500 requires adequate ventilation at all times during operation.  Please 

allow a minimum 1/2” space above and below the PowerPlay 8500.  

Do not remove nor bypass the ground pin on the end of the AC cord.  All PS products ship with 

a grounding-type plug. If the provided 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 sure all components are 

powered off. Turn off the system’s power before connecting the PS Audio component to any other 

component. Make sure all cable terminations are of the highest quality.

There are no user serviceable fuses inside this product.

THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS PS AUDIO PRODUCT. REFER ALL 

SERVICE NEEDS TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Please contact your authorized dealer, your distributor, or PS Audio directly if you have any 

questions or concerns that are not addressed in this reference manual.

PS Audio™ is a trademarks of PS Audio International Inc., and is restricted for use by PS Audio 

International, Inc., its subsidiaries, and authorized agents.

Important Safety 

Instructions

Summary of Contents for PowerPlay 8500

Page 1: ...oulder CO 80301 PH 720 406 8946 service psaudio com www psaudio com Introduction i Owner s Reference PowerPlay 8500 2012 PS Audio International Inc All rights reserved Owner s Reference Instructions f...

Page 2: ...IP Status Configuration and Control Web Based Configuration Log into your account User Control Panel My Device List GlobalNet Control Tab GlobalNet Configure Tab Outlet Labeling Power Toggle Switch M...

Page 3: ...nt 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 du...

Page 4: ...on The Power Play contains powerful noise filtration yet continues to deliver unimpeded current to your components for optimal performance Surge Protection Sophisticated surge and spike protection is...

Page 5: ...omponent rack If your equipment is located a long distance from the PowerPlay it is preferable to use a long heavy gauge shielded power cable between the AC receptacle in the wall and the PowerPlay Th...

Page 6: ...nal Inc All rights reserved Owner s Reference PowerPlay 8500 Rear Panel Controls and Connectors 1 Ground binding post 7 Phone Jack 13 Reset Switch 2 IEC AC power inlet 8 RS 232 Jack 14 Electrical rati...

Page 7: ...r and cause the device to shut down and or trip the circuit breaker In order to determine the load follow these steps 1 Make a list of all devices you will power from the PowerPlay and the power consu...

Page 8: ...a connection has been made to the LAN Solid green indicates that a connection has been made to GlobalNet The internal website can be reached by either typing the unit s local IP address into your web...

Page 9: ...th the unit ID number in hand visit http powerplay psaudio com If you have not created an account already you will need to do so at this time using the REGISTER link in the upper left corner If you ar...

Page 10: ...and customers Additionally you may edit your own account information by using the User Information button or the Register Device buttons at the top of the page In order to add customers to your Contr...

Page 11: ...st From the Device List you can identify and select any PowerPlay registered to your account To control one of your PowerPlays click on the corresponding COMMAND CENTER button Note When a PowerPlay of...

Page 12: ...Owner s Reference PowerPlay 8500 GlobalNet Control Tab Once you have identified and selected the PowerPlay you would like to control you will be taken to the CONTROL tab From the Device CONTROL page...

Page 13: ...gure Tab The CONFIGURE tab is the most powerful page for your PowerPlay From this page you can label the devices connected to your PowerPlay toggle the power for any outlet set the switch mode for eac...

Page 14: ...ed Owner s Reference PowerPlay 8500 Power Toggle By clicking on the Power Switch you may turn the power to the outlet on or off Switch Mode You may change the way each outlet interacts with the Master...

Page 15: ...delay Note The Program Delay can only be altered through the web based interfaces the default is 3 seconds Reboot The outlet is ALWAYS ON but may be rebooted through the web interface Auto Reboot The...

Page 16: ...ing for amps subwoofers and other large draw devices Normal Some battery protection is provided but outlets turn off when UPS reaches 25 battery remaining Use this setting to safely shut down devices...

Page 17: ...alert you to possible problems with your system The Email Alerts tab will allow you to configure email alerts Configuring your email alerts is easy just check the boxes next to the alerts you wish to...

Page 18: ...psaudio com Installation and Operating Instructions Getting Started 14 2012 PS Audio International Inc All rights reserved Owner s Reference PowerPlay 8500 Performance The Performance tab will allow y...

Page 19: ...Reference PowerPlay 8500 IR Codes The IR Control tab allows you to setup your PowerPlay to issue IR commands to any connected device as if you were standing there with the original remote for the dev...

Page 20: ...s is also true if power is removed and then reinitiated to PowerPlay Master Power Off Also follows the power state of PowerPlay When the main power switch is used to turn off PowerPlay the designated...

Page 21: ...n made to GlobalNet The internal website can be reached by either typing the unit s local IP address into your web browser or by simply typing IPC8500 into your browser IPC 8500 is the default host na...

Page 22: ...Owner s Reference PowerPlay 8500 Master Power To alter the power state of your PowerPlay click on the System Power bar When the Master Power is on the bar will be blue and when off the bar will be red...

Page 23: ...Configuration The Configuration page allows you to control some of the more advanced features of PowerPlay such as device name front panel lock display outlet naming Switch Mode and UPS Priority Unit...

Page 24: ...follow the state of the Power Button Delayed The outlet will follow the state of the Power Button after a 3 second delay Program Delay The outlet will follow the state of the Power Button after a pro...

Page 25: ...ese outlets in order to quickly reduce the load and extend battery life Use this setting for amps subwoofers and other large draw devices Normal Some battery protection is provided but outlets turn of...

Page 26: ...with the original remote for the device In order for this feature to work you must integrate your PowerPlay with an IR distribution system To add a new IR command click on Add New Code 1 Enter a name...

Page 27: ...s the incorrect settings will result in loss of network connectivity Host Name The Host Name can be used to access your PowerPlay by typing a name into your browser rather than the local IP address To...

Page 28: ...ation Number RMA Number is required 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...

Page 29: ...D 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 warrant...

Page 30: ...uthorization 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...

Page 31: ...he dealer or distributor s Service Department and ensure all freight shipping charges are prepaid If you feel your country s dealer or distributor is either unwilling or unable to service your PS Audi...

Page 32: ...4826 Sterling Drive Boulder CO 80301 PH 720 406 8946 service psaudio com www psaudio com Owner s Reference PowerPlay 8500 2012 PS Audio International Inc All rights reserved...

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