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appadv
08-20-2007, 04:36 PM
So today I'm watching a DVD on my HT and all of a sudden I hear a loud BEEP BEEP BEEP and then everything turns off.

I look at my APC power unit and on the front, the "AVR Trim" LED is lit. I consult the manual for the unit and it states under the troubleshooting section:

"The Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) Trim LED comes on, indicating the unit is compensating for a high voltage level."

What could this mean and what's wrong?
dkg999
08-20-2007, 04:41 PM
My first guess is that you had a voltage spike.
appadv
08-20-2007, 07:35 PM
My first guess is that you had a voltage spike.

Could possibly be, but the warning light is still on. If it were a spike wouldn't the light be on for a short period of time?
treitz3
08-20-2007, 07:38 PM
Is there a reset button?
appadv
08-20-2007, 07:40 PM
Is there a reset button?

No.

It's not like some power strips that have a reset button on the side.
BaggedLancer
08-20-2007, 07:40 PM
it means its gonna blow!!! DUCK! *ducks*

Kidding, APC brand? From my experience with any APC brand unit any warning light 80% of the time leads back to the backup battery within the unit. Check the voltage on the battery.
appadv
08-20-2007, 10:39 PM
Checked the battery. It seems to be normal, 13.5V, and still holds a charge.
wallstreet
08-21-2007, 12:26 AM
Git rid of it and listen in oblivious happiness.
appadv
08-21-2007, 11:08 AM
Git rid of it and listen in oblivious happiness.

I don't think so...

Besides, I like power conditioning/surge protection for all my gear.
BaggedLancer
08-21-2007, 11:14 AM
Have you checked the voltage coming out of the wall?
appadv
08-21-2007, 01:41 PM
Have you checked the voltage coming out of the wall?

131V, with nothing plugged in to that circuit...

127-129V, with the projector and HT plugged in.
appadv
08-21-2007, 07:21 PM
Is this a problem? Should I call the utility company?