Home Theater
Power Conditioner PF30L, PF31L, and PF40L
User Manual
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Introduction
Clear Picture – Clean Sound
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the PureAV Power Conditioner.
Belkin’s PureAV development team started with one simple goal—to build
well-designed, functional, and attractive AV power products that bring our
customers the best possible performance from their audio, video, and home
theater equipment. To achieve this goal, we enlisted some of the top engineers
and industrial designers in the country. The result of our efforts is the PureAV
Power Conditioner line of products.
Packed with innovative features, PureAV Power Conditioners provide the
highest level of AC line-noise filtering and protection from power disturbances.
AC power is polluted with “noise” from many sources within your home,
including digital components and household appliances. Optimized to remove
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electrical noise, Advanced PureFilter circuitry provides clean and clear power
to all of your valuable digital, audio, and video home theater equipment. In
addition, all PureAV Power Conditioner products contain Advanced Overvoltage
Protection, which automatically disconnects power from your equipment when
the input voltage reaches a dangerous level, and restores power automatically
when the voltage returns to a safe level. Since your AC power source is not
the only threat to the safety of your equipment, all PureAV Power Conditioner
products offer at least three sets of coaxial connections and one pair of phone-
line connections to safeguard your entire system.
The goal to deliver the purest AV experience is the driving force behind the
PureAV Power Conditioner, providing the clearest picture and cleanest sound
from your components to you.
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Power Conditioner Features
1. Switched button – Turns the power on and off to the Power Conditioner’s
“switched” outlets.
2. PureFilter light – Indicates that PureFilter Circuitry is working properly.
3. Switched On light – Indicates that the switched outlets are ON.
4. Protecting light – Indicates that the surge protection circuitry is
working properly.
5. Ground Fault light – Lights to indicate that the Power Conditioner is NOT
plugged into a properly grounded outlet.
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6. HiCurrent Filter – Delivers high current to power-hungry
amplifiers and receivers and is optimized to filter out line noise
to these components.
7. Audio Filter (switched) – Reduces line noise and interference to your
audio components.
8. Video Filter (always on) – Reduces line noise and interference to your
video components.
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9. Digital Filter (always on) (PF40L only) – Reduces line noise and
interference to your digital components.
10. Pay-Per-View/Phone-Line Input/Output – Protects Pay-Per-View, phone, or
DSL lines from dangerous power surges that can damage your equipment.
Built-in splitter turns one line into two.
11. Coaxial-Cable Line Input/Output – Protects coaxial-cable lines from
dangerous electrical disturbances that can travel down your
coaxial-cable lines.
12. Broadband Ethernet Input/Output (PF31L, PF40L only) – Protects
broadband Ethernet lines used for digital media receivers, gaming, or
broadband Internet access from dangerous power surges.
13. AC/DC Remote Outlet (PF31L, PF40L only) – Allows for remote turn
on/off of switched outlets.
14. Volt and Amp Meters (PF40L only) – Volt meter measures input voltage;
Amp meter measures output amperage (current).
15. 15-Amp Circuit Breaker – Resettable circuit breaker for safety.
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Safety Precautions
Warning – Grounding and Polarization
This product must be plugged directly into a grounded AC power outlet (3-
prong). Do not use a 3-to-2-prong adapter to defeat the grounding pin. Do not
plug or “daisy-chain” this product into other electrical products such as surge
protectors, power strips, or UPSes. Do not plug this product into an extension
cord. Failure to plug this product directly into a grounded outlet may result in
personal injury or damage to your equipment.
Call a licensed electrician if you are unsure that your AC outlets are
properly grounded.
Warning – Rooftop Antennas and Satellite Dishes
If you use rooftop antennas, satellite dishes, or any other rooftop hardware that
connects to your PureAV Power Conditioner, make sure the wires are properly
grounded. This will protect against voltage surges from lightning strikes or
static charges.
Warning – Lightning Storm Protection
Although your PureAV Power Conditioner is built to withstand large power
surges, we cannot guarantee that it will protect all of your equipment in the
event of a large lightning storm. In the event of a lightning storm, it is best to
unplug your Power Conditioner from the wall. Once you have done this, there is
no need to unplug any of the equipment that is connected to the
Power Conditioner.
Warning – Water and other Liquids
Do not use this product with aquariums or other water-related products. Use
indoors and in dry locations only. Do not operate the Power Conditioner if any
liquid is spilled on or in the unit. Failure to follow these guidelines could result
in serious bodily injury or death.
Warning – Cleaning
Always unplug the Power Conditioner before cleaning. It is only necessary to
clean the Power Conditioner with a clean, dry cloth or duster. Do not use any
cleaning solutions, sprays, or water.
Warning – No User-Serviceable Parts Inside
If, for any reason, your Power Conditioner is malfunctioning, do not attempt to
repair or dismantle the unit in any way. Unplug the unit and consult this User
Manual for warranty and service contact information.
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Hookup and Installation
Step 1 (optional)
Mounting your Power Conditioner
The wall-mount bracket is designed to be mounted to drywall or
wood/plywood (cabinet or other wood furniture). The bracket can be mounted
horizontally or vertically and will hold the PureAV Power Conditioner securely
in either of these configurations.
For mounting to a wood surface:
1. Use the wall-mount bracket as a template to mark the four screw locations
on the mounting surface (Fig. B).
2. Drill 3/32" pilot holes in the screw locations.
3. Attach the wall-mount bracket with the #6 x 1/2" wood screws.
4. Mount the Power Conditioner to the mounting bracket (Fig. A) by aligning
the mounting holes on the back of the Power Conditioner (Fig. C) with the
mounting screws on the surface of the wall-mount bracket (Fig. B).
For mounting to a drywall surface:
1. Use the wall-mount bracket as a template to mark the four screw locations
on the mounting surface (Fig. B).
2. Drill 3/16" pilot holes in the screw locations.
3. Insert the plastic drywall anchors into the pilot holes.
4. Attach the wall-mount bracket with the #6 x 1" drywall screws.
5. Mount the Power Conditioner to the mounting bracket (Fig. A) by aligning
the mounting holes on the back of the Power Conditioner (Fig. C) with the
mounting screws on the surface of the wall-mount bracket (Fig. B).
Fig. A
Fig. B
(Screw Locations,
Mounting Screws)
Fig. C
(Mounting Holes)
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Step 2
Connect Audio Components to the Audio Filter (switched)
Certain components do not need to be, or should not be, powered on at all
times. For this reason, the audio filter outlets are “switched” and can be
controlled with the button situated on top of the Power Conditioner unit
labeled “Switched”. When you depress and hold this button for approximately
two seconds, the “Switched On” light will illuminate and power will flow to the
switched outlets. To turn off the switched outlets, simply push and hold the
“Switched” button again until the “Switched On” light is extinguished. Power will
stop flowing to the switched outlets.
A. Attach PureAV power cord labels to each component’s power cord before
you plug the cord into the corresponding outlet on the
Power Conditioner.
B. Receiver (Preamp) – Connect your receiver or preamp power cord to the
outlet labeled “Receiver”.
C. Tape – Connect your tape player power cord to the outlet
labeled “Tape”.
D. CD – Connect your CD player power cord to the outlet labeled “CD”. (PF30L,
PF31L only)
E. Auxiliary 01 – This outlet can be used to connect any other audio equipment
you may have. (PF30L, PF31L only)
F. Amp – Connect your main amplifier power cord to the outlet labeled “High
Current AMP”. This outlet is specifically designed to deliver high current
to power-hungry amplifiers. (The PF40L has two high-current outlets for a
secondary amp.)
Step 3
Connect Video Components to the Video Filter (always on)
Certain components should be powered at all times. For this reason, the video
filter outlets are “always on” or un-switched, and constantly receive power as
long as the Power Conditioner is plugged into an AC power source (wall outlet).
A. Attach PureAV power cord labels to each component’s power cord before
you plug the cord into the corresponding outlet on the
Power Conditioner.
B. Cable/Satellite – Connect your cable or satellite receiver power cord to the
outlet labeled “Cable/SAT”. (PF30L, PF31L only)
C. VCR – Connect your VCR power cord to the outlet labeled “VCR”.
D. DVD – Connect your DVD power cord to the outlet labeled “DVD”. (PF30L,
PF31L only)
E. TV – Connect your TV or monitor power cord to the outlet
labeled “TV/Monitor”.
F. Digital Video Recorder – Connect your digital video recorder power cord to
the outlet labeled “DVR”. (PF31L only)
G. Auxiliary 02 – This outlet can be used to connect any other video equipment
you may have. (PF30L, PF31L only)
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Step 4 (PF40L only)
Connect Digital Components to the Digital Filter (always on)
The PureAV Power Conditioner model PF40L contains a digital filter that is
optimized to clean and condition the power to all of your digital components.
Like the video filter, these outlets are “always on” or un-switched.
A. Attach PureAV power cord labels to each component’s power cord before
you plug the cord into the corresponding outlet on the
Power Conditioner.
B. Cable/Satellite – Connect your cable or satellite receiver power cord to the
outlet labeled “Cable/SAT”.
C. Digital Video Recorder – Connect your digital video recorder power cord to
the outlet labeled “DVR”.
D. DVD – Connect your DVD power cord to the outlet labeled “DVD”.
E. CD – Connect your CD player power cord to the outlet
labeled “CD”.
F. Auxiliary 01 – This outlet can be used to connect any other digital
equipment you may have.
G. Auxiliary 02 – This outlet can be used to connect any other digital
equipment you may have.
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Step 5
Connect your Pay-Per-View/Phone Line
Your PureAV Power Conditioner comes equipped with
Pay-Per-View/phone-line protection with a built-in splitter. These are standard
RJ11 phone jacks and are labeled “Phone”.
A. Connect one end of your telephone cable to the wall outlet to which you
normally connect your phone line. Connect the other end of your telephone
cable to the Power Conditioner phone jack labeled “IN”.
B. Connect one end of the PureAV phone cable (included) to the Power
Conditioner phone jack labeled “OUT”. Connect the other end of this cable
to the Pay-Per-View phone jack on your DSS receiver.
C. To connect a telephone – Connect one end of another phone cable to the
other Power Conditioner phone jack labeled “OUT”. Connect the other end
of this cable to the telephone you want to use.
Note: We have included labels for the “Phone IN” and “Phone OUT” lines
if needed for better organization.
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Step 6
Connect your Coaxial Cables/DSS Lines
Your PureAV Power Conditioner comes with three pairs of coaxial-cable
connections to protect your system from dangerous electrical disturbances that
can travel down your coaxial-cable lines.
A. Cable TV – Connect the incoming cable television coaxial-cable line to the
connector labeled “Cable IN”. Connect one end of a second coaxial cable to
the connector labeled “Cable OUT”. Connect the other end of this cable to
your cable TV tuner.
B. Satellite (DSS) TV – Connect the incoming satellite television
coaxial-cable line to the connector labeled “SAT IN”. Connect
one end of a second coaxial cable to the connector labeled “SAT OUT”.
Connect the other end of this cable to your satellite TV tuner.
C. HDTV, Broadband, or other Coaxial-Cable Lines – Connect any other
incoming cable lines you want to protect to the connector labeled “AUX IN”.
Connect one end of a second coaxial cable to the connector labeled
“AUX OUT”.
Note: We have included labels for the “Coax IN” and “Coax OUT” lines
if needed for better organization.
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Step 7
Connect your Broadband Ethernet Line (PF31L and PF40L only)
Your PureAV Power Conditioner comes equipped with broadband
Ethernet-line protection. These are standard RJ45 Ethernet jacks
and they are labeled “Network”.
A. Connect one end of an RJ45 network patch cable to a network jack (either
directly to a router or wired network wall jack). Connect the other end of the
network patch cable to the network jack labeled “IN”.
B. Connect one end of the broadband Ethernet cable (included) to the network
jack labeled “OUT”. Connect the other end of this cable to the networked
device (digital media receiver, gaming console, etc.).
Note: We have included labels for the “Network IN” and
“Network OUT” lines if needed for better organization.
Step 8
Remote AC/DC Control (PF31L and PF40L only)
Your new Power Conditioner is equipped with a “Remote AC/DC
Control” jack (remote trigger). This allows you to power on and off the switched
outlets on your Power Conditioner via the power switch on another component
(receiver/preamp or other custom installation component) that is equipped with
a “trigger out” or remote output jack.
A. Before connecting the cable, make sure that the “Switched On” light is not
lit. If the “Switched On” light is lit, press the “Switched” button to turn off
the “switched” outlets.
B. Plug in the “Remote AC/DC Control” cable (1/8" mini-jack cable included) to
the corresponding remote input on the Power Conditioner (labeled as “AC/
DC IN 3~30V 10mA”).
C. Plug the other end of the “Remote AC/DC Control” cable into the
corresponding remote output on the component of your choice (this may be
a custom installation component, receiver/preamp, etc.).
Your Power Conditioner is now set up for remote operation.
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Troubleshooting
Power Conditioner is not providing power.
• Check to ensure that the Power Conditioner is plugged into a properly
grounded AC wall outlet. Some outlets require a wall switch to be turned on
in order to deliver power to the outlet.
• Too many devices may be plugged into the Power Conditioner, overloading
the unit and tripping the overload circuit breaker. The Power Conditioner
is not designed to handle current loads larger than 15 Amps or 1800 watts.
Try unplugging some devices and resetting the circuit breaker (see below)
located on the end of the Power Conditioner.
• To reset the circuit breaker: Wait at least 10 minutes after the circuit breaker
was tripped before attempting to reset the breaker. Press in the button
located next to the power cord on the end of the unit to reset. Power should
be restored to the outlets on the Power Conditioner.
• Your components may be plugged into a “Switched” outlet and the outlets
are not switched on. Check to ensure that the green “Switched On” light on
the top of the Power Conditioner is illuminated. If the light is not illuminated,
press the “Switched” button on top of the Power Conditioner unit until the
light is illuminated. You should now have power to all of the switched outlets.
“Protecting” light is not lit.
• Check to make sure that the Power Conditioner is plugged into a grounded
AC wall outlet. The “PureFilter” light should be lit.
• If the “Protecting” light is still not lit, the surge protection components
in the Power Conditioner may be expired or damaged. Please call Belkin
Corporation for a free replacement.
“Ground Fault” light is lit.
• If the red “Ground Fault” light is lit, this indicates that your Power
Conditioner is not plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet. Check
to make sure that the Power Conditioner is plugged into a grounded AC
wall outlet (3-prong AC outlets only. Do not use 2–3-prong adapters). The
“PureFilter” light and the “Protecting” light should be lit.
• If the “Ground Fault” light is still lit, you have a ground-wiring problem
and you should contact an electrician to properly ground the outlet.
Connecting the PureAV Power Conditioner to an improperly grounded outlet
is not safe and will void all Belkin Corporation warranties. If the outlet is
properly grounded and the “Ground Fault” light is still lit, please call Belkin
Corporation for assistance.
For all other technical questions or troubleshooting issues, please contact
Belkin Customer Service at 800-223-5546.
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Belkin Warranty
Belkin Corporation warrants to the original purchaser of any Belkin Power
Conditioner for the life of the product, that the Power Conditioner shall be free
of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship, and will repair or
replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge.
Belkin Corporation will repair or replace, at its option, any equipment
which is damaged by a transient voltage surge/spike or lightning strike, (an
“Occurrence”), while properly connected through a Belkin Power Conditioner
to a properly wired AC power line with protective ground. If you are using
an AC Power Conditioner that has phone, network, or coaxial protection, the
telephone line, network line, and coaxial-cable line must be properly connected
and installed, as determined by Belkin at its sole discretion.
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