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== Connections ==

* [[PS1 Powerstand Connections/Interactive|Interactive view of the connections]]

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* [[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]]

== What do the LEDs mean? ==

~~{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}~~

~~[[Image:PS1LEDSignalOL.gif|~~PS1 ~~Signal OL LED|right]]~~

~~'''How to Interpret~~ the LEDs ~~Near the Channel 1 and Channel 2 Inputs '''~~

~~There are two LEDs on the~~ {{PS1}} ~~near the Trim knob labelled Signal OL -- one for Channel 1 and another for Channel 2. There are two more LEDs near the Phantom Power button on those two channels.~~

The Signal OL LEDs indicate when the signal level '''in the input preamplifier''' reaches certain important thresholds. The '''trim controls''' located near the LEDs adjusts the amount of gain in the preamplifier.

:~~The LEDs turn from '''off → green''' when the signal level exceeds a small amount.~~

~~:The LEDs turn from '''green → red''' when 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 an instrument you think is connected to the PS1 or singing~~/~~talking into a microphone you think is connected): Increase the level of the trim control. If the LED still does not turn green or red, check instrument~~/~~mic and cables to the PS1.~~

'''When you see green only''': This indicates that there's some signal in the channel but not enough. While singing or playing the loudest you ever plan to in the 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''': Decrease the trim level until you see only flickering red. This is the optimal gain.~~

~~The LEDs near the Phantom Power button are either off or '''red''', indicating the state of the~~ Phantom Power on the balanced input. '''Note:''' Phantom Power is generally only required for certain types of microphones, and should not be on unless you know the microphone which is directly connected to that channel requires the "phantom power".

There is a fifth LED indicated overall "system status" located on the other side of the connection panel, next to the "data out" jack. This LED normally is a steady green when the power is on. When the power switch is first turned on this LED may take a few seconds to "stabilize" while the internal electronics are tested. If this power indicator LED is not Green, then there may be a problem with either the external power or the internal electronics.

~~[[category:LED]]~~

== Leaving it in the bag ==

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== Heat ==

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.

== 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.

== Preventing Incorrect Connections ==

{{:PS1 Powerstand/ Preventing Incorrect Connections|Preventing Incorrect Connections}}

== No Sound ==

=== Damaged Connections in the L1~~™~~ boot ===

=== Damaged Connections in the {{L1 nl}} boot ===

=== Obstructions in the L1~~™~~ boot ===

=== Obstructions in the {{L1 nl}} boot ===

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>

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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 ==

Hilmar-at-Bose tells ~~use~~ 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>

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 they tend to be fairly noisy.

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[[category:PS1 Powerstand]]

[[category:~~L1™~~ System]]

[[category:L1® System]]

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 {{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
 [[Image:PS1Top.gif|PS1 Powerstand|right]]
+<table><tr>
+<td valign="top" width="300">__TOC__</td>
+<td valign="top">{{Different Models}}
+</td>
+</tr></table>
 == Connections ==
 {{Classic icon}}
-* [[PS1 Powerstand Connections/Interactive|Interactive view of the connections]]
+<!--
+* [[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]]
 == What do the LEDs mean? ==
-{{Model I icon}}{{Classic icon}}
 <!-- please do not change the name of this category - external links point here -->
-[[Image:PS1LEDSignalOL.gif|PS1 Signal OL LED|right]]
+{{PS1 Power Stand / What Do the LEDs Mean}}
-'''How to Interpret the LEDs Near the Channel 1 and Channel 2 Inputs '''
-There are two LEDs on the {{PS1}} near the Trim knob labelled Signal OL -- one for Channel 1 and another for Channel 2.  There are two more LEDs near the Phantom Power button on those two channels.
+{{:PS1 Powerstand/Bass Line Out}}
-The Signal OL LEDs indicate when the signal level '''in the input preamplifier''' reaches certain important thresholds. The '''trim controls''' located near the LEDs adjusts the amount of gain in the preamplifier.
+{{:PS1 Crossover}}
-:The LEDs turn from '''off &rarr; green''' when the signal level exceeds a small amount.
+{{:Classic/Model I/Phantom Power}}
-:The LEDs turn from '''green &rarr; red''' when 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 an instrument you think is connected to the PS1 or singing/talking into a microphone you think is connected): Increase the level of the trim control. If the LED still does not turn green or red, check instrument/mic and cables to the PS1.
-'''When you see green only''': This indicates that there's some signal in the channel but not enough. While singing or playing the loudest you ever plan to in the 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''': Decrease the trim level until you see only flickering red. This is the optimal gain.
-The LEDs near the Phantom Power button are either off or '''red''', indicating the state of the Phantom Power on the balanced input.  '''Note:''' Phantom Power is generally only required for certain types of microphones, and should not be on unless you know the microphone which is directly connected to that channel requires the "phantom power".
-There is a fifth LED indicated overall "system status" located on the other side of the connection panel, next to the "data out" jack.  This LED normally is a steady green when the power is on.  When the power switch is first turned on this LED may take a few seconds to "stabilize" while the internal electronics are tested.  If this power indicator LED is not Green, then there may be a problem with either the external power or the internal electronics.
-[[category:LED]]
 == Leaving it in the bag  ==
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 == Heat  ==
+<section begin=heat />
 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.
+<section end=heat />
 == 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.
+== Preventing Incorrect Connections ==
+{{:PS1 Powerstand/ Preventing Incorrect Connections|Preventing Incorrect Connections}}
 == No Sound  ==
-=== Damaged Connections in the L1&trade; boot ===
+=== Damaged Connections in the {{L1 nl}} boot ===
-{{Classic icon}}
+{{Classic icon}}{{Model I icon}}
 {{PS1 Damaged Connectors}}
-=== Obstructions in the L1&trade; boot ===
+=== Obstructions in the {{L1 nl}} boot ===
 {{Classic icon}}
 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>
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 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 ==
-Hilmar-at-Bose tells use 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>
+<section begin="Battery Power" />
+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 they tend to be fairly noisy.
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+<section end="Battery Power" />
 [[category:PS1 Powerstand]]
-[[category:L1™ System]]
+[[category:L1® System]]