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- Page 1 ® PRO 2500 Professional PowerCenter ™ with Clean Power ™ Stage 2 v.2.1 Filtering Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Important Safety Precautions ............. . . ii Proper Grounding and Installation Tips . -
Page 3: Important Safety Precautions
WARNING – Grounding A. Your Monster PowerCenter has a three-wire grounding-type AC plug (a three-prong plug). This plug is designed to be inserted into a grounding-type outlet only. If this plug doesn’t fit directly inside the outlet, do not attempt to force it. - Page 4 WARNING – Liquid: Avoiding Electrical Shocks Do not operate your Monster PowerCenter if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit. Contact Monster Power for instructions (see page 22). Do not operate your Monster PowerCenter near rain or any standing water (e.g., puddle, bathtub, kitchen or bathroom sink).
- Page 5 (cover, etc.,) for repair. Unplug the unit and consult this owner’s manual for warranty and service information. CAUTION – Exposure to Heat Do not expose your Monster PowerCenter to direct sunlight or place it near wall heaters, space heaters, or any enclosed space prone to temperature increase (e.g., car trunk).
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Page 6: Proper Grounding And Installation Tips
AC outlet is improperly wired (no ground or reverse polarity), the Green “Ground OK” light on the front panel of the Professional PowerCenter PRO 2500 will not light up. In this event, call an electrician to fix the problem in your home’s wiring. -
Page 7: Introduction
Monster Power’s Home Theatre PowerCenter ™ HTS 2000.” Now, Monster has created a new line of Professional Power Centers for the musician, studio owner, installer, and backline tech. The PowerCenter PRO 2500 reflects Monster’s commitment to creating performance-enhancing solutions for music professionals. -
Page 8: The Design Minds Behind The 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. ™... - Page 9 And You – The thousands of Famous Monsters and unsung musicians who have given us ideas on how to create new and exciting products. Monster is full of musicians who understand the needs of performing and recording professionals and amateurs alike.
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Page 10: Content Checklist
Before You Begin Before you do anything, make sure you have everything you need to enjoy the high performance of your Monster PowerCenter. You’ll need the following items to get started: 1) This owner’s manual. 2) Your favorite pen or a computer with internet browser (for registering your warranty information). - Page 11 Rackmounting Your PowerCenter Use 10/32 screws (not supplied) to fasten your PowerCenter into any standard, 19" wide equipment rack. NOTE: Monster recommends using protective washers to prevent damaging the faceplate finish. PRO2500 Faceplate Rack “Ear”...
- Page 12 Two-Stage Sequential Power-Up/Power-Down for Digital, Analog, and High Current Outlets Turn on the PowerCenter. The digital and analog outlets are switched, and the high current outlets are timed, providing sequential activation of your components. This gives your digital and analog “front end” equipment a chance to initialize and run any self tests that the manufacturer has programmed.
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Page 13: Product Features
PRO 2500 FEATURES SEE PAGE 8 FOR DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT FEATURES CHASSIS 120V 1800W GROUND DIGITAL FILTERED OUTLETS ANALOG FILTERED OUTLETS ANALOG FILTERED OUTLETS HIGH POWER FILTERED OUTLETS BREAKER OPEN POWER PUSH DIMMER LAMP 12V, 3W VOLTAGE PRO 2500 Professional PowerCenter ™... - Page 14 6. Protection On: When this LED is On, Monster Power Surge Protection Circuitry is functioning properly. If this LED is off, Monster Power Surge Protection Circuitry has malfunctioned. If the light is off, unplug the PowerCenter immediately. See warranty information for details on how to return damaged equipment...
- Page 15 NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWING ON PAGE 7 7. Digital Filter (Switched) Outlets: These outlets have a special filter circuit that is designed to reduce AC supply interference to your digital components (such as effects, CD Players, and Computers). They also isolate the rest of your system from noise generated by the digital components themselves.
- Page 16 The MonsterLight can be turned on even when the unit is switched off. 15. 12V XLR Lamp Socket: Provides 12 volts (pin 2) to the flexible Monster Light. 16. Numerical Display: Three-character 1-line LED numeric display indicates the AC voltage the unit is receiving from the wall.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM – The PowerCenter is not receiving power. Possible Cause #1 The PowerCenter is not turned On. Possible Solutions • Turn the PowerCenter switch On. • Make sure the PowerCenter’s AC power plug is plugged into a properly grounded 120V wall outlet. - Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause #3 The PowerCenter cord is plugged into an outlet on the back of one of your components and the component is not turned On. Possible Solutions • Turn the component power On. NOTE: For the best possible performance, plug the PowerCenter into a wall outlet, not another component.
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Page 19: 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 that isolate your equipment from noise on the AC power line. Most manufacturers’ battle against line noise stops there. - Page 20 Q. Does it matter which outlets I plug my components into? A. Yes. Each group of outlets is specifically designed to protect and maximize performance of ONLY the component types they are intended to power. For example, an amplifier is high current and an effects processor is not. Each gets separate noise filtering to accommodate their inherent needs and differences.
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Page 21: Glossary Of Power-Related Terms
CSA: A common abbreviation for Canadian Standards Association. CSA has developed over 200 standards, including several for electrical and electronic products. Clean Power ™ : Noise filtering designed exclusively for Monster Power products by renowned engineer/inventor Richard Marsh. Filters out unwanted interference caused by RFI, EMI, and component-generated noise, so components plugged into a PowerCenter can deliver maximum performance without noise entering their signal path. - Page 22 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 23 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 24 7251 Lake Mead Blvd West, 3rd Floor • Las Vegas, NV 89128 • USA Visit us on the web at: monsterpower.com The Monster Power Professional PowerCenter ™ PRO 2500 is protected under U.S. Pat. No. 5,589,718. Other Patents Pending. “Monster” “Monster Cable” “Monster Power” “Clean Power” and “PowerCenter” are registered and unregistered trademarks of Monster, LLC.