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Panamax M8-AV Power line conditioner and surge protector

Item # 299M8AV

The Panamax M8-AV provides protection for your audio/video components, including cable or digital satellite TV systems.

The Panamax M8-AV provides protection for your audio/video components, including cable or digital satellite TV systems.

Item # 299M8AV

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About the Panamax M8-AV

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Product highlights:

  • Protect or Disconnect™ circuitry
  • 8 AC outlets with EMI/RFI noise filtering
  • 2 sets of coaxial RF input/output jacks (for cable, antenna, or satellite TV)
  • 1 set of phone line input/output jacks
  • 8-ft. 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.
  • warranty: lifetime on the M8-AV
  • 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
  • MFR # M8AV
  • Item # 299M8AV
  • California customers: Please click here for your Proposition 65 WARNING.

What's in the box:

Panamax M8-AV owner's manual

If you need assistance accessing this owner's manual, please give us a call.
  • 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)

More details on the Panamax M8-AV

Mark G.

Features & specs

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

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Features
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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Customer Q&A

3 questions already asked

Q
~?Whats the 15 amp switch on the side for
barryman  Oct 24, 2019
1 answer
A
Hi John, thank you for your question. The switch on the side is the power switch for the Panamax M8-AV. That switch has the ability to turn all of the outlets on or off.
jessica  Nov 05, 2019 (Staff)
Q
Why are the joules low compared to other surge protectors like tripp lite?
hai-ming  Feb 03, 2017
1 answer
A
Thanks for your question. For more info on comparing two or more models, you would be better served reaching out to an Advisor directly by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They can go over the differences in more detail to help you make the best choice for your system and your budget.
david  Feb 14, 2017 (Staff)
Q
Is the Panamax M8 AV 4K compliant? Does it need to be?
nathan j  Jun 05, 2016
3 answers
A
As far as I know and can tell no surge protector will effect your 4k capabilities since all 4k devices have the 4k capable items built into the device it self. In fact with my own research it seems a surge protector with a filter will more than likely make your 4k tv look even better. I have no idea why Crutchfield wouldn't have answered this question for you as it seems pretty simple but by not doing so you either might not order one from a them or even worse might not order this I and a 4k tv.
chris  Jul 06, 2017
A
I do not know what is meant compliant....I just ordered by the product description. So far, so good - although I do not believe we have had an surge through the line.
sharon  Jun 06, 2016
A
I have no idea
ernest  Jun 06, 2016

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