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[[Image:PS1Top.gif|PS1 Powerstand|right]]
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== Connections ==
== Connections ==
[http://www.bose.com/musicians/popup/virtual_display.jsp Inputs and Outputs (interactive display)] showing connections directly from the Bose Musicians Site
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* [[PS1 Powerstand Connections/Interactive|Interactive view of the connections]] -->
* [[PS1 Powerstand Connections]]
** [[PS1 Powerstand/Bass Line Out]]
* [[PS1 Powerstand/Signal Flow]] for information about how your input signal flows through the {{PS1}}
* [[{{PAGENAME}}#Preventing Incorrect Connections|Preventing Incorrect Connections]]


Just a few physical tips here. See  [[PS1 Connections]] for making the connections.
== What do the LEDs mean? ==
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{{PS1 Power Stand / What Do the LEDs Mean}}


== How to Interpret the LEDs Near the Channel 1 and Channel 2 Inputs ==
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There are two LEDs on the PS1 powerstand -- one for Channel 1 and another for Channel 2.
{{:PS1 Crossover}}


The channel input LED works in concert with the Trim Control located nearby. The trim control adjustst the amount of gain in the preamplifier.
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The LEDs is activated when the signal level at a point just '''after the preamplifier''' reaches certain thresholds.
 
:The LEDs turn from '''off to green''' when there's more than a little bit of signal.
 
:The LEDs turn from '''green to red''' when at the signal reaches a level that's about 10 dB below a level that would clip the preamp and cause objectionable distortion.
 
'''When the LED is off but you are playing or singing''': You are not delivering a signal to the input and/or the trim control is too low.
 
'''When you see green only''': This indicates that there's some signal in the channel. Singing or playing as loud as you plan to in performance, increase the trim level until the LED is only flickering red. This is the optimal gain.
 
'''When you see red most of the time''': Descrease the trim level until you see only flickering red. This is the optimal gain.


== Leaving it in the bag  ==
== Leaving it in the bag  ==


It is okay to do this if you like (and personally I find it a lot quicker for setup/teardown)
It is okay to do this if you like (and personally I find it a lot quicker for setup/teardown)


== Heat  ==
== Heat  ==
 
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Hilmar-at-Bose speaks about the heat <ref>[http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3976055944/m/5701037022/r/7991054522#7991054522 Hilmar-at-Bose speaks about the heat in the Bose® Musicians Community Message Boards]</ref>  
Hilmar-at-Bose speaks about the heat <ref>[http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3976055944/m/5701037022/r/7991054522#7991054522 Hilmar-at-Bose speaks about the heat in the Bose® Musicians Community Message Boards]</ref>  


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If possible you should avoid exposing the PS1 (or any kind of electronics for that matter) to direct blazing sunlight. That can generate enormous amounts of heat inside the system to the point where it actually has to shut down (to protect some of the internal components). As a general rule, if it's too hot for you as the performer, than it's probably also too hot for the system. Finding a little shade will certainly help in a scenario like this.
If possible you should avoid exposing the PS1 (or any kind of electronics for that matter) to direct blazing sunlight. That can generate enormous amounts of heat inside the system to the point where it actually has to shut down (to protect some of the internal components). As a general rule, if it's too hot for you as the performer, than it's probably also too hot for the system. Finding a little shade will certainly help in a scenario like this.
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== Access Door / Flip Up Panel  ==
== Access Door / Flip Up Panel  ==
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"I took my cover off right away and couldn't even tell you where it is right now. The carry bag for the PS1 seems to do a good job of keeping things clean in storage, the trunk, in transit. For the upper L1 section, turn it upside down, grab it by the bayonet, lower it into the bag and the bayonet should tuck into the top just fine.
"I took my cover off right away and couldn't even tell you where it is right now. The carry bag for the PS1 seems to do a good job of keeping things clean in storage, the trunk, in transit. For the upper L1 section, turn it upside down, grab it by the bayonet, lower it into the bag and the bayonet should tuck into the top just fine.
== Preventing Incorrect Connections ==
{{:PS1 Powerstand/ Preventing Incorrect Connections|Preventing Incorrect Connections}}


== No Sound  ==
== No Sound  ==


=== Damaged Connections in the {{L1 nl}} boot ===
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{{PS1 Damaged Connectors}}
=== Obstructions in the {{L1 nl}} boot ===
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Look down the well - Thanks to Joseph for this one <ref>[http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6806048934/m/4141066242/r/4141066242#4141066242 Thanks to Joseph for this one in the Bose® Musicians Community Message Boards]</ref>   
Look down the well - Thanks to Joseph for this one <ref>[http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6806048934/m/4141066242/r/4141066242#4141066242 Thanks to Joseph for this one in the Bose® Musicians Community Message Boards]</ref>   


Set up my Bose as usual just before an early gig tonight and except for the sub-woofer, there wasn't any sound coming out from the line array when plugging in the guitar directly (without the usual PODxt Live in front of it).
Set up my Bose as usual just before an early gig tonight and except for the sub-woofer ({{B1}}), there wasn't any sound coming out from the line array when plugging in the guitar directly (without the usual PODxt Live in front of it).


Whool! I was definitely started to freak... I surely didn't want to pull my van around again and have to get out the Roland Keyboard back-up amp.
Whool! I was definitely started to freak... I surely didn't want to pull my van around again and have to get out the Roland Keyboard back-up amp.
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The one thing I did notice however, was that the pole was wobbling just a tiny bit. Whenever I would take it apart and put it back together again, there seemed to be the slightest, almost imperceptible of wobbles.
The one thing I did notice however, was that the pole was wobbling just a tiny bit. Whenever I would take it apart and put it back together again, there seemed to be the slightest, almost imperceptible of wobbles.


Finally, after taking it apart and putting it back together again for the third time I looked into the power bass fitting and saw one of my picks lying there. Sure 'nuff... the pick was blocking the connection. This thin little pick was just enough to prevent the Bose from making full contact.
Finally, after taking it apart and putting it back together again for the third time I looked into the power base ({{PS1}}) fitting and saw one of my picks lying there. Sure 'nuff... the pick was blocking the connection. This thin little pick was just enough to prevent the Bose from making full contact.


So be forewarned guitarists ... stray picks can be a threat to your total Bose sound fulfillment.
So be forewarned guitarists ... stray picks can be a threat to your total Bose sound fulfillment.
=== More Troubleshooting ===
Please see: [[Troubleshooting]]
== Liquids ==
Hilmar-at-Bose <ref>Hilmar-at-Bose: Posted Fri July 07 2006[http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3976055944/m/1021060253?r=4801082253#4801082253 Spillage] in the {{Forum}}</ref>
The best way to deal with a beverage accident is to
# Please, shut the system of immediately (liquid in the PS1 is a potential safety hazard)
# If you have the opportunity pour clear water after the beverage (to rinse out sticky stuff)
# wiggle a little to make sure all the water comes out of the drain holes in the bottom.
# Let the system dry out thoroughly for at least one day, several days are better


== Battery Power ==
== Battery Power ==
Hilmar-at-Bose tells use that '''battery power is not recommended''' <ref>[http://toonz.ca/ Hilmar-at-Bose talks about battery power in the Bose® Musicians Community Message Boards]</ref>  
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Hilmar-at-Bose tells us that '''battery power is not recommended''' <ref>[http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/867107664/m/5331021992?r=1391021992#1391021992 Hilmar-at-Bose talks about battery power in the Bose® Musicians Community Message Boards]</ref>  


A sufficiently sized generator will work with our system although the tend to be fairly noisy.
A sufficiently sized generator will work with our system although they tend to be fairly noisy.


Car battery converters (so called "inverters") are a little problematic. Most inverters don't work well with our highly-efficient Switch Mode Power Supplies and need to be 2 to 3 times oversized. That draws really big amounts of current from the car battery and the wiring from the battery to the inverter needs to be able to handle that. This is by no means a trivial job, so we recommend against it.
Car battery converters (so called "inverters") are a little problematic. Most inverters don't work well with our highly-efficient Switch Mode Power Supplies and need to be 2 to 3 times oversized. That draws really big amounts of current from the car battery and the wiring from the battery to the inverter needs to be able to handle that. This is by no means a trivial job, so we recommend against it.
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[[category:PS1 Powerstand]]
[[category:PS1 Powerstand]]
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