For more detailed information, see
the PW1000 user manual. If you have
questions or concerns about this product,
visit Acoustic-Research.com or call our
toll-free help line at 1-800-732-6866.
NETWORK
OUT
Modem
or Router
2
3
3
3
Connected Devices
PW1000 Front Panel
PW1000 Back Panel
1. Make sure the PW1000 is unplugged.
2. Connect a network cable from the output of your modem or router to the IN port in the ETHERNET switch
section on the PW1000 back panel.
3. Connect network cables from the Ethernet ports on your three devices to the PORT 1, PORT 2, and PORT 3 jacks
on the back of the PW1000.
IMPORTANT: Use the Ethernet ports on the back of the PW1000 for
network components that are more or less permanent fixtures in your home
entertainment rack, like a connected TV, your Blu-ray player, or a Wi-Fi router.
The Ethernet port on the front panel is best for network components that are
just visiting or that you set in front of your home theater, like a laptop or a
gaming system.
4. Plug in the PW1000 and turn it on.
The POWER light in the ETHERNET section on the front panel of the PW1000 turns on and stays on.
The PORT indicators on the PW1000 front panel turn solid blue for each PORT where there is a device
connected. These indicators blink when data is being transmitted to or from that device.
2
3 4
1
Power /
Charging /
Signal
Protection
A: Optimized for iPad and other Apple
products (except for iPod Classic and nano)
B: Works for most other devices
C: Optimized for
Samsung tablets
Back Panel
Front Panel
The PW1000 uses AR PureCurrent™ power conditioning to clean the power that goes to
your home theater components and portable devices. It also protects these devices and
components from harmful surges. Its 10 AC outlets are split into two types: 4 Always-On
outlets for components you want to keep powered all the time, and 6 Switched outlets you
1. Plug the PW1000 into a grounded outlet.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT plug into a 2-prong outlet or use a ground lifter. The POWER and
PROTECTED indicators should be on when you plug in the PW1000. If they aren’t see the
User Manual for troubleshooting tips.
2. Plug in the Always-On outlets. These outlets will be powered when the PW1000 is
plugged in and functioning.
3. Plug in the Switched outlets. These outlets will be switched on and off by the switch
on the front panel.
4. Plug the coaxial cables carrying your satellite, cable, and/or antenna signal into a
SAT/CABLE IN jack. Use a coaxial cable (not included) to connect the corresponding
OUT jack to the signal input on your receiver or TV.
The front of the PW1000
offers 2 always-on
AC outlets and 2 USB
charging ports. These
outlets and ports work
whenever the PW1000 is operational.
USB CHARGING outlets support a wide range of USB-
powered portable devices. The top outlet is optimized for
devices that require extra current, such as tablets. This
outlet can supply up to 2.1 Amps of charging current.
Before using the
2.1 Amp USB outlet,
make sure you have
the switch above
this outlet set to the
right position for your
device—you must
have it set BEFORE you
plug in your device. As
a rule of thumb, leave the 2.1 switch in B position unless
you have an Apple (A) or Samsung tablet (C) product.
SETUP
SETUP
SpeedPass
USE
If you’ve connected the SpeedPass output jacks on the back
of the PW1000 to your A/V receiver or TV, the PW1000’s front
panel input jacks become “live” connections to your home
theater. There are a few things to keep in mind, however, when
you use these jacks.
1. For the front panel input you want to use on the PW1000, make sure...
(a) You have something connected to the corresponding back panel output
on the PW1000 (to use HDMI PASS THROUGH, for example, make sure
something’s connected to HDMI PASS THROUGH on the PW1000 back
panel)
(b) You’ve selected the input on your A/V receiver or TV that’s connected to
that jack on the PW1000 back panel
2. Connect a cable between your portable device and the input on the PW1000
front panel.
3. Start playback on your portable device.
Ethernet
Switch
