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Panamax M4300-PM

Power line conditioner and surge protector

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Protect your equipment and improve its performance

M4300-PM back panel

Bullet-proof protection for your entire audio/video system.

A home theater system requires clean, consistent AC power to operate at its best. Panamax's M4300-PM protects up to nine components from harmful power spikes and surges, as well as the minor voltage fluctuations that can compromise your system's performance over time. It also filters the incoming AC power, removing line noise to maximize your system's picture and sound quality. Easy to hook up and easy to use, the M4300-MP is our best-selling line conditioner.

Automatic protection for your peace of mind

Panamax's patent pending AVM™ circuitry continuously monitors the incoming power. If either undervoltage or overvoltage is detected, power to the connected equipment is automatically turned off. When the line voltage returns to a safe level, power is automatically reconnected.

The eight AC outlets on the back panel are divided into two isolated banks. One bank handles high-current components, such as your receiver and subwoofer, while the other bank handles your other audio/video gear. Isolating the outlet banks from one another prevents noise contamination between components. A front-panel convenience outlet lets you quickly plug in a video game system or camcorder.

Two sets of coaxial inputs and outputs protect your satellite, cable or TV antenna connections. A pair of protected phone jacks prevents spikes from sneaking in through your phone line, and a pair of Ethernet jacks protects your network connection. This versatile unit also features a protected front-panel USB charger for your MP3 player, cell phone or other portable electronic device.

M4300-PM

Dual front-panel convenience lights shine downward to illuminate your other components.

Conveniences that enhance day-to-day use

A digital voltmeter with adjustable brightness lets you monitor the power coming into your system. The M4300-PM also features two hooded convenience lights that shine downward to illuminate the front panels of your stacked components. You can change the intensity of these lights, or turn them off, as you prefer.


Highlights:

  • 9 AC outlets with two isolated banks:
    • one isolated bank of four switched outlets
    • one isolated bank of four switched high-current outlets
    • one front-panel convenience outlet
  • surge and over- and under-voltage protection
  • AVM™ circuitry monitors incoming power and automatically cuts power to connected equipment if undervoltage or overvoltage is detected
  • EMI/RFI noise filtering for clearer sound and picture
  • two sets of coaxial RF connections for cable/satellite/TV antenna
  • RJ-45 LAN line input and output
  • RJ-11 phone line input and output
  • front-panel USB charger for use with MP3 players, cell phones, and other portable devices
  • two front-panel convenience lights with adjustable brightness
  • front-panel digital voltmeter
  • 1650-joule surge protection
  • maximum current rating: 15 amps
  • 17"W x 2-1/8"H x 9-3/8"D
  • warranty: 3 years
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee
  • $5 million connected-equipment warranty (covers equipment that is damaged by an AC surge while connected to a properly installed Panamax surge protector if protector shows signs of surge damage or is operating outside of design specifications)
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    Features and Specs

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    Total AC Outlets
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    9
    High-Current Outlets
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    4
    USB Connections
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    1
    RF-EMI Filtering
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    Yes
    Joule Rating
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    1675
    Powerline Network Compatible
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    No
    Connected Equipment Guarantee
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    $5,000,000
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    17
    Height (inches)
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    2-1/8
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    9-3/8
    Weight (pounds)
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    6.5
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    3 Years
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    3 Years

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    • Power condition/Surge protector with attached 10' power cord
    • 41" RG-6 coaxial cables
    • 4' RJ-11 telephone cord
    • Instructions (English/Spanish/French)

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    Features

    9 AC Outlets: The Panamax M4300-PM features 1 front-panel "Always On" AC outlet, 4 rear-panel "Switched Linear Filtered" AC outlets, and 4 rear-panel "Switched High Current" AC outlets.

    • High Current Outlets: The unit's High Current Outlets provide power from a low impedance noise filtration circuit that does not limit the current to your equipment. Its output is noise isolated from all of the other outlets.
    • Linear Noise Filtration Outlets: The Linear Noise Filtration Outlets provide a two stage tapped Pi filter circuit for each outlet in bank 2.
    • Gaming Outlet: The M4300-PM features a convenient AC outlet located on the front-panel for connecting your gaming system temporarily.

    Level 2 Power Cleaning and Linear Filtration: The unit's Level 2 Power Cleaning and Linear Filtration eliminates common symptoms of contaminated power (including loss of detail, pops, hisses, hums and visual artifacts) and allows your A/V equipment to perform up to its full capability. Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT) evenly eliminates noise across the entire bandwidth, ensuring peak audio and video performance by reducing harmonic distortion and improving the signal-to-noise ratio.

    Automatic/Visual Voltage Monitoring Circuitry: Panamax's patent pending AVM circuitry continuously monitors the incoming power as displayed on the unit's digital voltmeter. In case of an undervoltage or an overvoltage, a flashing red lightning bolt will be displayed in the voltmeter, and power to the connected equipment is automatically turned off if either of these conditions is detected. When voltage returns to a safe level, power to the equipment is automatically reconnected.

    Cross-Contamination Reduction: The M4300-PM is designed to provide noise isolation between 2 isolated outlet banks including 4 high current outlets so that any noise created by an A/V component can not contaminate the power going to equipment plugged into another outlet bank.

    HD Ready Coax Jacks: The unit's coaxial protection circuits achieve optimum signal quality from newly designed connectors that have less than 0.5 dB of attenuation from 0Hz to 2.2GHz. The unit's clamping level of 75V will meet the demands of both cable and satellite voltage while minimizing exposure to damaging spikes and surges.

    LAN/Phone Jacks: Protection circuits for 10/100 baseT Ethernet and standard telephone or pay-per-view lines. Phone circuit is auto-resetting. In-coming LAN or phone cords must be plugged into the "Line" jack. Patch cords to the equipment (satellite receiver, digital video recorder, telephone, computer, etc) must be plugged into the "Equip" jacks ( 2 Line in jack, 2 Equip jacks).

    USB Charger: The M4300-PM features a front-panel USB type-A port for charging your MP3 player, cell phone, or other small electronic.

    Digital Voltmeter: The M4300-PM features a front-panel Digital Voltmeter which monitors the voltage supplying your home theater equipment. If line voltage drops below 90VAC, or if the line voltage exceeds 142VAC, the display will turn off and the "unsafe voltage" indicator will flash indicating and unsafe voltage condition.

    Outlet Bank Power LEDs: Each bank of outlets feature a corresponding Blue LED indicator. These LEDs indicate the status of the corresponding rear panel outlets. The LED will be lit when the outlets are turned On. They will flash during the startup and shutdown process.

    Front Panel Lights: The M4300-PM is equipped with two switchable convenience lights to view your media and home theater system in the dark.

    Circuit Breaker: A circuit breaker is located on the back panel of the M4300-PM. The circuit breaker will trip only if the total current draw exceeds the maximum current rating (15A). This means that collectively, all outlets must draw more than 15 amps before the circuit breaker will trip.

    $5,000,000 Lifetime Connected Equipment Warranty: Panamax will replace, pay to replace at fair market value, or pay to repair, up to $5,000,000 of equipment that is damaged by an AC surge while connected to a properly installed Panamax surge protector, if the surge protector shows signs of surge damage or is operating outside of design specifications. For coverage conditions and information on how to make a claim, please see the warranty sheet.

    Controls And Indicators

    Front Panel:

    • Power Button: Powers M4300-PM on and off.
    • Dimmer Button: Adjusts brightness level of unit's front panel lights and voltmeter.
    • Front Panel Lights: 2 switchable convenience lights (amber in color) to view your media and home theater system when it's dark.
    • Digital Voltmeter: Digital LED voltmeter indicates the incoming line voltage.
    • Outlet Bank Power LEDs: Bank 1 and Bank 2 each have a corresponding LED indicator.

    Rear Panel:

    • Circuit Breaker: Resets M4300-PM.

    Connections

    Front Panel:

    • AC Outlet: Front panel outlet for gaming systems.
    • USB: USB port for charging portable devices such as MP3 players or cell-phones.

    Rear Panel:

    • Linear Filtration Switched Bank 1: Four switched linear filtered outlets controlled by the front panel power button labeled DVR, HD Cable/SAT, CD/DVP, HDTV/Monitor.
    • High Current Switch Bank 2: Four switched, high current outlets controlled by the front panel power button labeled Subwoofer, Receiver, AUX/VCR, and Amplifier.
    • LAN Jacks: One RJ-45 input and one RJ-45 output for 10/100 baseT Ethernet lines.
    • Phone Jacks: One RJ-11 input and one RJ-11 output for standard telephone lines.
    • Coaxial Jacks: Two gold-plated, threaded, female coaxial inputs and two gold-plated, threaded, female coaxial outputs for connecting your satellite, cable or antenna TV signal lines.
    • Ground Lug: Gold-plated binding post that provides a common grounding point for equipment with separate ground leads.

    Specifications

    AC Power:

    • Line Voltage: 120VAC, 50/60Hz
    • Maximum Current Rating: 15A (1800W)
    • UL 1449 Surge Suppression Rating: 330V
    • Protection Modes: L-N, L-G, N-G
    • Initial Clamping Level: 200V peak, 141V RMS
    • Response Time: under 1 nanosecond
    • Joule Rating: 1650 Joules
    • Peak Impulse Current: 65,000A
    • EMI/RFI Noise Filtration:
      • Bank 1, Filtered Switched Outlets: 60dB (100kHz-2MHz)
      • Bank 2, High Current Switched Outlets: 49dB (100kHz-2MHz)
    • Over-voltage Shutoff Threshold: 144V (+/-8)
    • Under-voltage Shutoff Threshold: 90V (+/-6)

    LAN Protection:

    • Clamping Level: 50V
    • Connectors: RJ-45
    • Wires Protected: 8 wires

    USB Circuit:

    • Jacks: USB
    • Power Delivery: 5 x 100mA

    Telephone Protection:

    • Clamping Level: 260V
    • Capacitance: approximately 30pf
    • Suppression Modes: metallic and longitudinal
    • Connections: RJ-11
    • Wires Protected: 2 wires (4&5)

    Universal Cable and Satellite Protection:

    • Clamping Level: 75V
    • Insertion Loss: <0.5dB
    • Bandwidth: 0MHz - 2.2GHz
    • Connections: Gold-plated female F-type
     

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    4 out of 5

    panamax m4300-pm

    Written By David G, Jefferson City, MO on Sunday, April 28, 2013
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    Looks great. Like the digital voltage meter. Plug-in on front panel is very handy. I only wish it had more than 1 ethernet input/output, had to buy a separate switch to enable connecting to 2 separate pieces of equipment.
    Pros:
    Looks, First rate protection, Additional plug-in on front, Digital voltmeter
    Cons:
    only 1 ethernet input/output
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    5 out of 5

    Panamax M4300-PM

    Written By Anonymous, Georgetown, ma on Friday, April 26, 2013
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    Great product! Great deal!
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    5 out of 5

    Panamax 4300

    Written By Franklin O, Pittsburgh PA on Wednesday, April 17, 2013
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    Made my 60 inch plasma much brighter + procecting my yamaha amp & CD player
    Pros:
    volt reading and lights help ajusting audio equipment & changing CD`S
    Cons:
    none
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    5 out of 5

    My Review

    Written By Franklin O, pittsburgh Pennnyslvania on Tuesday, April 09, 2013
     
    Only thing i notice is a better picture on my 60 inch Plasma seems brighter better colors looks nice also with my Yamaha amp great product for the price
    Pros:
    lights that shine over my gear helps when putting in a CD when the lights are dimmed
    Cons:
    NONE
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    5 out of 5

    great purhase

    Written By STA, Long Island, NY on Monday, April 08, 2013
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    Was not familiar with this product but after reading some reviews I figured I would give it a try. It was a fantastic purchase. It made my TV picture go from 'OK' to Awesome. I haven't connected it to the stereo system yet but am extremely happy with the purchase
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    5 out of 5

    Panamax M4300-PM

    Written By MattR, Orlando, Fl on Thursday, April 04, 2013
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    Product performs as advertised. It has even improved the operation of the DVR/cable box. Purchased the unit from Crutchfield they had best on line price.
    Pros:
    Easy to set up. Performs great. Well thought out outlet locations.
    Cons:
    None.
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    5 out of 5

    Panamax M4300-PM

    Written By Peter, Tustin, CA on Monday, March 25, 2013
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    Bought a line conditioner for the first time. Extremely happy with the unit. Noticed improvement in sound and picture quality.
    Pros:
    Solidly built. Has plenty of outlets for all my equipments. The unit looks really cool. Slim profile so it easily fit in my media cabinet.
    Cons:
    None.
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    5 out of 5

    Panamax M4300-PM

    Written By Anonymous, alsip, il on Friday, March 22, 2013
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    great product, a must have
    Pros:
    solid construction
    Cons:
    none
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    4 out of 5

    Panamax M4300-PM

    Written By Anonymous, Augusta, GA on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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    Very solid unit with a very low profile fits nice with my other AV equipment.
    Pros:
    Does exactly what its advertised to do.
    Cons:
    The bright blue display can be distracting there should be a dimmer option
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    5 out of 5

    Panamax m4300-pm

    Written By Chris, Hillsboro, OR on Saturday, March 02, 2013
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    This is my 2nd Panamax surger protector and I'm very happy with both of them.
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    5 out of 5

    Does the job.

    Written By tillthen, Vero Beach, FL on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
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    Immediate results. Sub woofer tighter and without hum. Clean response. Highs smooth and sweeter. Remarkable difference.
    Pros:
    Better sounding system at the minimum. Color of the music is noticeable.
    Cons:
    None.
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    5 out of 5

    Panamax M4300-PM

    Written By Carl, Flanders, NJ on Sunday, February 24, 2013
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    I had a power surge at my apartment causing damage to some of my equipment which I had plugged into a cheap surge protector, so I purchased the Panamax. So far so good. Easy to install and it looks very good in my rack.
    Pros:
    Easy to install. Peace of mind.
    Cons:
    None
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    5 out of 5

    Panamax M4300-PM

    Written By Eric B, Rochester, NY on Saturday, February 23, 2013
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    Great product. Nice to have all my equipment protected and the orange lights are pretty cool even though I keep them off. I wish the blue could be toned down a little bit though, gets awfully bright.
    Pros:
    Everything is labeled for which device
    Cons:
    Wish the blue could be toned back some
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    5 out of 5

    improved quality of audio

    Written By william, u.s.a. on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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    this unit definitely improved the sound quality of my system,gave me peace of mind in case of brownouts or lightning,and filters out dirty noise in the ac line making audio cleaner and better.these units are the most important part of any audio system and worth the money.im glad i purchased mine,i highly recommend it.
    Pros:
    improved sound quality,the lights have come in handy to see my cd players function buttons,also having isolated outlet bank to reduce or eliminate cross talk between components for even better sound quality.
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    5 out of 5

    Great buy and functionality

    Written By James, Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, February 07, 2013
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    Didn't know these existed until I first saw the price reduction and then did the research. Cleaned up the area by removing traditional surge protection while providing insurance. I did not believe the comments about cleaning up the sound until I actually heard it. I was so impressed that I bought the 5100 for the main room.
    Pros:
    Works like it says ! Which is getting to be a rarer comment given the direction of product quality
    Cons:
    None so far
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Panamax M4300-PM

    Written By Bill, NY on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
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    After upgrading my Home Theater system (new HDTV, A/V Receiver, Blu-ray Player, and Speakers) I needed to protect my investment. The Panamax M4300-PM provides that protection. It has all the features I was looking for in power management. Surge protection, power filtration, isolated banks, plus peace of mind. Who could ask for more?
    Pros:
    High quality product.
    Cons:
    None
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Panamax M4300-PM

    Written By David, West Palm Beach, FL on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
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    Immediately, once you have setup the M4300, you will notice a major improvement in both picture and audio quality.
    Pros:
    It get the job done
    Cons:
    They're none
    1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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    5 out of 5

    Brian

    Written By Anonymous, Shickshinny, PA on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
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    Great Product.....Great Price....I bought two of them.
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    5 out of 5

    Panamax M4300-PM

    Written By CLUBDRIVE, ST LOUIS, MO on Friday, January 18, 2013
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    I've been using Panamax surge protectors for 20 years and wouldn't have a system of any size without one. When I saw the price for this unit I couldn't believe it. I only wish it had a 12V trigger that comes with the higher priced models, but you can't beat the value for the price.
    Pros:
    Uncompromised protection
    Cons:
    No 12V trigger
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    5 out of 5

    EXCELLENT PIECE OF GEAR

    Written By STEVE, SEATTLE on Thursday, January 17, 2013
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    EVERYTHING I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE, NICE LOOKING WELL BUILT, AND SO FAR, DOING IT'S JOB FLAWLESSLY.
    Pros:
    SEE REVIEW
    Cons:
    NONE THAT I CAN FIND
    1 out of 2 people found this helpful
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