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Panamax M8-AV

Power line conditioner and surge protector

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The Panamax M8-AV provides protection for your audio/video components, including cable or digital satellite TV systems. This power conditioner shields against harmful spikes and fluctuations in your home's AC power, and filters out the RF (radio frequency) and electromagnetic interference that can degrade your system's performance.

Power protection for all your gear
The M8-AV features eight fully protected AC outlets, conveniently spaced to allow for bulky transformers. You get two sets of protected coaxial input/output jacks for cable, antenna, or digital satellite TV connections. The M8-AV also has one set of in/out jacks to protect your telephone connections.

Quick response prevents damage
The M8-AV reacts to a voltage spike in less than a nanosecond, breaking the connection to protect your equipment. The six-foot power cord has a right-angle plug that hugs the wall, for an easy fit behind a chair or sofa. You can also mount this conditioner on your wall for out-of-the-way placement.

Read our blog post Better home audio, Tip #12: Use a power conditioner.

Highlights:

  • Protect or Disconnect™ circuitry
  • 8 AC outlets
  • 2 sets of coaxial input/output jacks (for cable, antenna, or satellite TV)
  • 1 set of input/output jacks for telephone connections
  • 8-foot power cord with right-angle plug
  • 1650-joule surge protection
  • UL 1449 Rating: 500V
  • response time: less than 1 nanosecond
  • wall-mountable (brackets and hardware included)
  • 12"W X 1-3/16"H x 5"D
  • weight: 3.5 lbs.
  • lifetime $5,000,000 connected equipment warranty (covers equipment damaged by an AC or signal line surge while connected to properly installed Panamax surge protector); valid only in the United States and Canada
  • lifetime product warranty
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    Features and Specs

    Features and Specs
    Type
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    Total AC Outlets
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    8
    High-Current Outlets
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    None
    USB Connections
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    None
    RF-EMI Filtering
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    Yes
    Joule Rating
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    1650
    Powerline Network Compatible
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    No
    Connected Equipment Guarantee
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    $5,000,000
    Width (inches)
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    12-1/8
    Height (inches)
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    1-7/8
    Depth (inches)
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    4-15/16
    Weight (pounds)
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    3.5
    Parts Warranty
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    Lifetime
    Labor Warranty
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    Lifetime

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    • Surge protector with attached 8' power cord (terminated by 3-prong AC plug)
    • 41" Coax (RG-59) cable (terminated by screw-on F-type connectors)
    • 3 Mounting screws
    • 3 Drywall anchors
    • 3 Spacer eyelets
    • Installation Instructions (Eng/Fre/Spa)

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    Connections, Controls, and Indicators
    Specifications

    Features

    Overview: The Panamax M8-AV Surge Protector features 8 AC outlets controlled by the unit's power switch. The M8-AV also provides protection for coaxial and telephone connections. In addition, this surge protector is equipped with 3 diagnostic LEDs.

    AVM Automatic Voltage Monitoring: The Panamax M8-AV utilizes an AVM (Automatic Voltage Monitoring) system to protect your connected equipment against prolonged over/under voltages by disconnecting the power and reconnecting it when safe power returns. The Panamax M8-AV will protect your AV system from catastrophic surges. 

    Lifetime $5,000,000 Connected Equipment Warranty: Panamax will replace or repair equipment that is damaged by an AC or signal line surge while connected to a properly installed Panamax surge protector (up to $5,000,000).

    8 AC Outlets: The 8 AC outlets provide power protection with transformer spacing between outlets.

    Power Cord: The surge protector features an attached 8 ft power cord with a right-angle, 45-degree offset three-prong plug.

    Mounting: The Panamax M8-AV Surge Protector can be placed on the floor, on a shelf, or inside a cabinet. The M8-AV can also be wall-mounted using the integrated wall-mount brackets, key-hole slots, and supplied hardware.

    Connections, Controls, and Indicators

    AC Outlets:

    • Bank 1: The four AC outlets along the top (numbered 1 to 4).
    • Bank 2: The four AC outlets along the side (numbered 5 to 8).

    Input/Output:

    • SAT/CATV: 2 Coaxial line inputs and 2 coaxial line outputs (gold-plated, threaded, female F-Connectors).
    • Telephone: One telephone line input and two telephone outputs (RJ-11 connection).

    Controls:

    • On/Off Switch: Turns all the outlets On and Off.

    Indicators:

    • Power On/Protection OK: Green LED, indicates the surge protector is functioning properly and all equipment is protected.
    • Ground OK: Green LED, indicates the wall outlet is properly wired and grounded.
    • Unsafe Voltage: Red LED, indicates that incoming voltages are unsafe and the surge protector has disconnected the power to your connected equipment.

    Specifications

    • AC Specification:
      • Overvoltage Shutoff: 144V +/-8V
      • Undervoltage Shutoff: 90V +/-6V
      • Line Voltage: 120VAC, 50/60Hz
      • Initial Clamping Level: 200V Peak, 141V RMS,
      • Voltage Protection Rating (UL1449 3rd Edition, 3000A): 500V
      • Protection Modes: L-N, L-G, N-G
      • Maximum Current Rating: 15A (1800W)
      • EMI/RFI Noise Filtration: 50dB (100kHz-1MHz)
      • Response Time: <1ns
      • Single Pulse Energy: 1650 Joules
      • Peak Impulse Current: 52,000 A
    • Telco Protection:
      • Clamping Level: 260V
      • Capacitance: 30 pf (approximate)
      • Suppression Mode: Metallic and Longitudinal
      • Wire Protected: 2-wire, 1-pair (3,4)
      • Connectors: RJ-11
    • Universal Cable/Satellite Protection:
      • Clamping Level: 75V
      • Frequency Range: 0MHz-2.2GHz
      • Insertion Loss: <0.5dB
      • Connections: Female "F"-type, gold-plated
     

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    5 out of 5

    better reception

    Written By jeff, mass. on Sunday, September 09, 2012
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    Got my old stereo plugged in to this and i get better radio reception. It's magic!
    Pros:
    price, piece of mind, and radio reception
    Cons:
    not a one
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    4 out of 5

    Nice Panamax Product

    Written By Dan, Sterling Heights, MI on Thursday, August 23, 2012
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    So far so good. I have owned several Panamax products over the years and not been disappointed. So far, this product is no exception.
    Pros:
    Size and functionality. Appealing looks.
    Cons:
    None.
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    4 out of 5

    Good item

    Written By Wally, Southampton, NJ on Monday, August 13, 2012
     
    Everything works as advertised. It hasn't had a serious "test" yet . Thats why 4 stars.
    Pros:
    Well made, as far as I can see.
    Cons:
    None yet
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    1 out of 5

    First one defective

    Written By Susan, Taos, NM on Friday, July 06, 2012
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    Worked for a day, and then none of the unit's outlets would power anything despite the green indicator lights showing that supposedly all was fine. Must be a defective unit. I am going to try a replacement as the features on this unit are great (if it works).
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