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Monster Power HTS 5000 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter ™ HTS 5000 MKII Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Grounding Your Cable TV, Satellite Dish, and Antenna Connections........18 HTS 5000 Features.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read and observe the following safety points at all times. WARNING – Power Sources Do not plug your Monster PowerCenter into a power outlet that differs from the source indicated for safe use on the Monster PowerCenter. If you don’t know the type of electrical power that is supplied to your home, please consult your local power company.
  • Page 4 WARNING – Liquid: To Avoid Electrical Shocks Do not operate your Monster PowerCenter if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit. Do not operate your Monster PowerCenter near rain or water that’s spilled or openly exposed (e.g., bathtub, kitchen or bathroom sink).
  • Page 5 WARNING – Storm Precautions In the event of a lightning storm, immediately disconnect your Monster PowerCenter from its power source. After you’ve done this, it’s not necessary to disconnect any components that are connected to your Monster PowerCenter. WARNING – No User Serviceable Parts Inside If, for any reason, your Monster PowerCenter is not operating properly, do not remove any part of the unit (cover, etc.,) for repair.
  • Page 6 If your AC outlet is improperly wired (no ground or reverse polarity), the green ”GROUND OK” and/or “WIRING OK” LED indicators on the front panel of the Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter ™ HTS 5000 event, call a qualified electrician to fix the problem in your home’s wiring.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank You Thank you for purchasing Monster Power’s Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter ™ HTS 5000 . The PowerCenter reflects MKII Monster’s commitment to creating performance-enhancing solutions for home theater systems, so you will enjoy superior picture and sound quality.

  • Page 8: Monster's Patented Clean Power Stages

    AC powerline. Also, the higher the Clean Power stage, the more isolation between connected equipment for maximum component-generated noise rejection. HTS 5000 features Clean Power v.2.0 Stage 4 for the best possible possible performance.

  • Page 9: The Design Minds Behind The Monster Powercenter

    THE DESIGN MINDS BEHIND THE MONSTER POWERCENTER Richard Marsh – There are few experts able to solve the complex problems of AC power. Richard Marsh is one of the illustrious few. He has designed best selling power conditioning components costing more than $3,000 and now brings his expertise to Monster Power. Richard developed Monster’s exclusive Clean Power groundbreaking designs.
  • Page 10 Noel Lee – Noel Lee is best known for popularizing the concept of high performance audio cable over 20 years ago with his creation of Monster Cable. Originally a laser-fusion design engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and later a touring musician, Noel has invented or co-invented over 125 U.S.

  • Page 11: Content Checklist

    1) This owner’s manual. 2) Your favorite pen or a computer with an Internet browser (for registering your warranty information). 3) One Monster Power Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter ™ HTS 5000 4) One sheet of Monster Power Color-Coded Audio/Video ID labels (included).

  • Page 12: Hookup Guide

    FOR PAY-PER-VIEW DEVICES (SUCH AS DBS) A) Connect one end of a phone cable into a telephone wall jack. Plug the other end into the HTS 5000 jack (figure 1a). B) Connect a second phone cable from either the “OUT 1” or “OUT 2” jacks to the Pay-Per-View input on your DBS receiver (figures 1b and 1c).
  • Page 13 STEP 2 Outlet Programming NOTE: All PowerCenter outlets located on the rear panel are programmable. In order to program each outlet pair, you must use the recessed slide switches (fig.2). There are two recessed slide switches for each outlet pair that enable you to program among ”unswitched“, ”switched on“, and ”switched on after delay“...
  • Page 14 A) Outlet Pair Always On (Unswitched): For components (such as your VCRs) that need to retain memory, set left slide switch to UNSWITCHED and the right slide switch to either DELAY or NO DELAY (fig. 2a). B) Outlet Pair Switched On: Set the left slide switch to SWITCHED and the right slide switch to NO DELAY. (fig.
  • Page 15 STEP 3 Remote AC Control Hookups NOTE: This feature allows you to turn on/off your PowerCenter via your A/V receiver or preamplifier. You can’t turn off the PowerCenter using the front panel OFF button when the NORMAL/REMOTE switch is switched to REMOTE. A) Plug the Remote AC Control cable’s (included) female end into back of your PowerCenter (see diagram below).

  • Page 16: Remote Dc Control Hookups

    STEP 4 Remote DC Control Hookups NOTE: This feature allows you to turn on/off your PowerCenter via your Home Automated Control System. A component you don’t want powered constantly (such as your projector or surround amplifier) can be plugged into one of the PowerCenter’s outlets programmed as “switched on”...
  • Page 17 STEP 5 Coaxial Outlet Hookup NOTE: You will need additional coaxial cables to connect the PowerCenter to your components. Protect Cable TV, Satellite, and Antenna Connections as Follows: From grounding block (connected to incoming cable TV line)* From grounding block (connected to satellite dish)* From grounding block...
  • Page 18 STEP 6 High Current Audio Filter AC Outlet Hookup Isolated Clean Power v.2.0 Stage 4 Ultra-High Current Filter: Optimized for maximum noise rejection, while providing maximum current to high current audio components. NOTE: You may want to program these outlets to be “switched on after delay” (see page 7, fig. 2c) to enable sequential power activation.
  • Page 19 STEP 7 Analog Audio Filter AC Outlet Hookup Isolated Clean Power v.2.0 Stage 4 Analog Audio Filter: Optimized to provide maximum noise rejection for sensitive analog audio components. NOTE: Because certain components don’t need to, or shouldn’t be turned on continuously, you should program these outlets to be “switched on”...
  • Page 20 STEP 8 Video Filter AC Outlet Hookup Isolated Clean Power v.2.0 Stage 4 Video Filter: Optimized to reduce noise generated by video equipment. Isolates video components from connected digital, video, analog audio, and high current audio components for maximum rejection of interference. NOTE: You may want to program these outlets to be “unswitched”...
  • Page 21 HTS 5000 NOTE: You can plug any type of digital component (e.g., CD player, DVD player, MiniDisc player, digital camcorder) into the corresponding CABLE/SAT, DVD, SPARE, or CD outlet. A) Attach a Monster Power ® ID label to each component’s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color-coded PowerCenter outlet.
  • Page 22 AC outlets designed for digital components. D) SPARE: Plug your additional digital component into the corresponding SPARE outlet E) CD: Plug your CD player’s power cord into the corresponding CD outlet. GROUND...
  • Page 23 STEP 10 Rack Mounting Your PowerCenter A) Remove your PowerCenter trim covers using a 3/32 Allen key (not included). Turn each Allen screw counter-clockwise until it is completely removed. B) Align one rack ear over the three 3/32 holes on the left side of the PowerCenter. Using a 3/32 Allen key, turn each Allen screw clockwise until tight.

  • Page 24: Grounding Your Cable Tv, Satellite Dish, And Antenna Connections

    GROUNDING YOUR CABLE TV, SATELLITE DISH, AND ANTENNA CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: Improper grounding can easily result in surge damage, regardless of the Clean Power provided by your PowerCenter. Proper grounding can only be accomplished by using a special grounding block attached to a cold water pipe or copper ground rod driven into the ground.
  • Page 25 PLEASE TURN TO NEXT PAGE FOR DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT FEATURES PROTECTION ON OUTLETS PHONE IN USE GROUND CABLE/SAT HTS 5000 FEATURES MKII Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS 5000 ™ with Clean Power Stage Four Filtering ™ CABLE TV NORMAL OUTLET PROGRAMMING SWITCHES...
  • Page 26 HTS 5000 NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 19 INDEX DRAWINGS 1. Wiring OK LED: Indicates that L-N polarity is correct on the AC outlet that powers the PowerCenter. If the LED is off, unplug the PowerCenter and consult an electrician.
  • Page 27 However, for the best possible performance, we recommend plugging in only analog audio components here. NOTE: After a powerline or lightning surge, the HTS 5000 If the SURGE PROTECTED indicator is off, the unit will no longer provide surge protection.
  • Page 28 NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 19 16. High Current Audio Filter: For high current audio components such as power amplifiers, special filter circuit to reduce noise from the AC power line that would degrade the audio performance and to optimize high current demand. NOTE: It does not harm low current audio, video, or digital components to be connected to the high current audio outlet section.
  • Page 29 NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 19 23. 1/8 Inch Mini-Plug Jack Output for Remote DC hookup: Enables remote control of an external device. 24. Normal/Remote Switch: Allows the PowerCenter to operate in Remote or Normal modes. In Remote mode, outlets programmed as “switched on”...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM – The PowerCenter is not receiving power. Possible Cause #1 The PowerCenter is not turned on. Possible Solutions • Press the ON button on the PowerCenter. • Make sure the PowerCenter’s AC power plug is plugged into a properly grounded 120V wall outlet.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Possible Cause #3 The PowerCenter’s power cord is plugged into an outlet on the back of one of your components and the component is not turned on. Possible Solution • Turn on the component. NOTE: For the best possible performance, plug the PowerCenter into a wall outlet, not an outlet on another component.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Possible Cause #2 PowerCenter is plugged into a switched outlet on a component which is not turned on. The PowerCenter will not receive power and therefore will not provide power to the components plugged into the PowerCenter’s outlets. Possible Solution •...
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) PROBLEM – The ”UNSWITCHED ON“ LED is off. Possible Cause The PowerCenter is not plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet. Possible Solution • Plug the PowerCenter into a properly grounded 120V outlet. PROBLEM – The ”SWITCHED ON“ LED is off. Possible Cause #1 You are using the Remote AC Control feature (see page 9) and haven’t plugged the Remote AC Control Cable into either the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet or the component you wish to activate the Remote AC Control feature.
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Possible Cause #2 You are using the Remote DC Control feature (see page 10) and haven’t plugged a 1/8” mini-plug cable into either the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet or the component you wish to activate the Remote DC Control feature. Possible Solution •...
  • Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Possible Cause #2 You are using the Remote DC Control feature (see page 10) and haven’t plugged a 1/8” mini-plug cable into either the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet or the component you wish to activate the Remote DC Control feature. Possible Solution •...

  • Page 36: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. What is the importance of component-to-component filtering? A. With the Monster PowerCenter, AC power must first go through a segment of noise filters, which isolates your equipment from noise on the AC power line. Most manufacturers’ battle against line noise stops there. The next crucial step of noise filtering must occur between components.
  • Page 37 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. Will it harm a component to plug it into an outlet that it’s not designated to power, like a high power amplifier into an outlet marked for TV? A. No. However, you may not realize the full performance potential of the component. Q.
  • Page 38 Glossary of Power-Related Terms Audio Noise: In the audio-frequency range, any electrical disturbance introduced from a source extraneous to the signal. Alternating Current (AC): A flow of electricity which reaches maximum positive polarity in one direction, decreases to zero, then reverses itself and reaches maximum negative polarity in the opposite direction. This cycle is repeated continuously.
  • Page 39 Filter: A selective network of resistors, inductors, or capacitors which offers comparatively little opposition to certain frequencies, while blocking or attenuating other frequencies. Ground: A point in an electrical system that has zero voltage. Usually, the chassis of an electrical component is at ground potential and thus serves as the return path for signals as well as for power circuits.
  • Page 40 Spike: An abrupt transient which comprises part of a pulse, but exceeds its average amplitude considerably. Surge: A large, sudden change of voltage or current, usually caused by the collapse of a magnetic field or by a shortened or opened circuit element. Surge Protector: A device which protects component circuitry from high alternating voltage peaks or transients.
  • Page 41 • • Visit us on the web at: monstercable.com The Monster Power Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter ™ HTS 5000 is protected MKII under U.S. Pat. No. 5,589,718. Other Patents Pending. ”Monste r“ ”Monste r Cable“ ”Monster Power“ ”Clean Power“ and ”PowerCenter“...

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