Designed
for the home AV system in particular the TV and projector as well
as improving the performance of the processor and amplification
The
Pictoris has 4 extra component positions.
Features
On the top of the Mira you will notice two dedicated sockets, one
for display devices labelled ‘Visual Outlet’ and the
other ‘Component Outlet’. The Visual outlet should be
used for display devices such as TVs and projectors, etc. and the
Component socket for a set-top box, DVD player, etc. There is no
danger to equipment if inadvertently the wrong socket is used, however,
full performance will not be achieved; therefore please ensure correct
connection.
Not
only does the Mira offer protection for display devices and components,
but it also offers a full aerial protection system, connected using
75-ohm F connectors. The incoming coaxial cable should be connected
to the Mira, and a short length of similar cable to the television
equipment. The cable from the wall socket to the Mira must be of
the 3-pin plug type, for example, it MUST have earth. Two pin plug
types will disconnect the protection circuit.
Visual Outlet
A television and other display devices suffer corruption of their
picture information from two main sources. The more obvious is from
the immense quantity of spurious signals and noises on the mains
electrical supply. Less obvious is the television or display device
itself as a polluter. Whilst display devices have to be made to
a price point this often results in minimum standards, as it is
expensive to fully pursue silencing of the television or display
devices power supplies.
The
IsoTek Mira uses unique proprietary technology in the form of a
triple resonant absorbing filter, used for Mira's visual outlet.
This filter is very similar to a motorcar shock absorber and most
unlike typical filters. This technology is possible as a television’s
power supplies noise is very specific and thus predicable. The absorber
soaks up this energy exactly as if smoothing a rough road. There
is an additional shunt filter added to this circuit which further
mops up any random ripples, again similar to the air in the motor
car tyres. Mira also uses IsoTek’s proprietary adaptive gating
principles first seen in the Nova and Sigmas power conditioners.
This auto adjusts to the power requirements of any television or
display device and gives enhanced performance, as it is specific
to the power use, and not just that of a guessed maximum load. Other
devices on the market will be designed to the maximum potential
which is often inappropriate for most devices used.
Component
Outlet (5 extra on Pictoris)
This outlet is connected to the mains supply via an industry standard
Delta filter. This special type of shunt filter is able to absorb
the two types of mains electrical noise, these being ‘differential
noise’ and ‘common mode noise’. Differential noise
(out of phase noise) is typically caused by sparking switches and/or
various distribution problems (storms). Common mode noise (in phase
noise) is usually caused by radio transmitters. The Mira features
a high performance version of this well-known circuit.
How
Mira Pivtoris works
The IsoTek Mira works in the following way, the triple resonant
filter increases the perception of white in the picture. This enhances
contrast and colour purity. For DVD players it prevents confusing
information corrupting the digital information (jitter). Audio quality
is improved in terms of harshness as high frequencies are freed
from the burden of suppressing ultrasonic noise. The Delta filter
improves black levels by removing the more randomized noise, this
is usually perceived as mist. It is very possible that the television
will need adjusting to fully appreciate this improvement. Sonically
the sound will have greater clarity, surround effects will be perceived
at a lower sound level. Depth and nuances will be noticeably better.
As
can be anticipated the combined effect of these complimentary filters
is to cover from low to high level (black to white). Specifically
colour is much better defined, depth of image is also greater (black
levels). Bursts of white light become more dramatic, a delight of
the modern medium.
Protection
Filtering is not only relevant, it even has the same name. Just
as polluted oil is not good for a motorcar, polluted mains electricity
is not good for any electronic device. For display devices such
as televisions, high voltage spikes are removed by Mira, whilst
these are seldom fatal, they do erode components, especially in
the power supplies. Should danger levels reach an extreme, Mira
will completely and permanently switch itself off. Should this occur,
return the unit to IsoTek and be happy that your equipment was fully
protected! This, thankfully, is a rare event.
Soft
Start
The Mira has a soft start facility with extra protection. Without
these devices, highly destructive surges occur at switch on. These
often shorten the life of components and a device’s natural
life span.
Aerial
Protection
Voltages of as much as 90 volts are enough to light a neon lamp
at 6 miles (10 kilometres) from an electrical storm. This interesting
fact was given in the early days of television as a warning. To
protect devices connected via aerial, Mira offers superior protection
by shunting to ground voltages above 33 volts. It is only
Specifications
The following information relates only to the IsoTek Evo3 Mira and
Pictiris.
Number
of outlets:
Mira 2 + Aerial - Pictoris 6+ Aerial
Type of outlets available: 13A UK unswitched
Standard mains inlet: IEC fused
Mains voltage: 110 - 244 VAC / 50Hz
- 60Hz
Maximum current (high current): 10
Amps
Maximum current (medium current): 3.15
Amps
Total power output (minimum)): 1,100W
at 110V / 2,300W at 230V
'Visual Outlet': 550W (1,100W at 230V)
'Component Outlet': 550W total (1,100W
at 230V)
Protect: 700 Joules T 22,500 Amps instantaneous.
Dimensions: 90mm x 82mm x150mm (W x
H x L)
Weight (boxed): Mira 900g - Pictoris
2.2kg
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