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Monster PowerCenter HTUPS3700 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® HTUPS 3700 Home Theater Uninterruptible Power Supply PowerCenter ™ Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ® Monster Exclusive T2 Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 ™...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTanT SafeTY InSTRUCTIOnS This manual contains important instructions for the HTUPS 3700 that should be followed. Please read and observe the following safety points at all times. CaUTIOn: When the On/Off switch is on, the Battery Power supplied outlets are powered by the battery, even when the unit is not plugged in .
  • Page 6 Do not attempt to defeat the grounding feature by using a 3-to-2 prong adapter . The Monster HTUPS 3700 requires a properly grounded outlet for safety and to protect connected equipment . If you’re not sure if your home’s electrical wiring is properly grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician .
  • Page 7 WaRnInG – Malfunction and Servicing If, for any reason, this HTUPS 3700 is not operating properly, unplug the unit and consult the Warranty Information section in this manual for important details, or contact your original retailer for repair and service information . WaRnInG –...

  • Page 8: Proper Grounding And Instructions

    PROPeR GROUnDInG InSTRUCTIOnS WaRnInG – Proper Grounding Monster PowerCenters require a properly grounded outlet for safety and to protect connected equipment . If you’re not sure if your home’s electrical wiring is grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician .

  • Page 9: A Note From The Head Monster

    . The HTUPS 3700 also incorporates Monster’s patented HD Clean Power filters, which are specifically engineered for today’s digital high definition components . This advanced technology reduces stress on delicate digital Noel Lee circuitry, delivering improved performance and maximizing the lifespan of connected equipment .

  • Page 10: Filtering

    Actual spectrum analyzer AC power line filtered photo of AC power pollution by Monster Clean Power ® To learn more about patented Monster Clean Power and the complete product family of PowerCenters, voltage stabilizers and amplifiers, please visit MonsterPower .com .

  • Page 11: Technology

    The Monster Power HTUPS 3700 features exclusive Monster T2 technology . T2 is an active electronic microprocessor- controlled circuit that sits in front of the surge protection circuitry in select Monster Power products . T2 monitors the line, neutral and ground lines and automatically disconnects the HTUPS 3700 from the AC power line when a long duration low-voltage sag or high-voltage swell occurs (continuous voltage below 80Vrms or above 132Vrms) .

  • Page 12: Automatic Voltage Regulation

    Monster GreenPower is a revolutionary new way to automatically eliminate energy waste and save money . Simply plug your HDTV or AV receiver into the Monster GreenPower Control outlet . When it’s turned off or goes to sleep, the Monster GreenPower outlets switch off, automatically eliminating energy wasted by your subwoofer, DVD player, and more, when you’re not using them .

  • Page 13: Monster Countdown Technology

    Stage 3 Filtering The Monster HTUPS 3700 features a digital LED display that displays remaining battery power time in minutes . You can instantly see how much time you have left to safely shut down your system, or how much time you can keep your system running .

  • Page 14: The Minds Behind Monster Power

    THe MInDS beHInD MOnSTeR POWeR Richard Marsh – Richard developed noel lee – Noel Lee, The Head Monster, Monster’s patented Clean Power is best known for popularizing the concept ® circuitry, and is also responsible for of high performance audio cable 30 years several other ground breaking designs ago with his creation of Monster Cable .

  • Page 15: Monster Htups 3700 Features

    GROUND SAT 2 DC REMOTE HDTV/TV SWITCHED TIMED RS 232 Designed in U.S.A. Manufactured in China MOnSTeR HTUPS 3700 feaTUReS fROnT VIeW CHARGER CLEAN POWER UNSWITCHED SWITCHED/ UPS/AVR TIMED ON/OFF GREENPOWER PROTECTION GROUND WIRING ABNORMAL STATUS VOLTAGE HTUPS 3700 Home Theater Reference UPS with Clean Power ®...
  • Page 16 33. Ground Terminal * You can extend your HTUPS 3700 battery runtime up to 12 hours** with the addition of the Monster Home Theater Extended Battery Supply HTBX3000 . See your Monster retailer for details or go to MonsterCable .com .
  • Page 17 fROnT Panel leD STaTUS lIGHTS leD function Visual Status CLEAN POWER ON Blue light flashes 16 times in 8 seconds when AC is plugged in On indicates that Clean Power filtering is on . PROTECTION ON Green light - On indicates that surge protection in On . UNSWITCHED ON Green light - On indicates that unswitched outlets are On .
  • Page 18 baTTeRY leD STaTUS lIGHTS COn’T In addition to the countdown meter, the HTUPS 3700 also features battery LED status lights . These lights indicate how much battery power has been expended and how much is left . BATTERY Capacity Bar 0% LED 25% LED 50% LED...

  • Page 19: Front Panel Buttons

    fROnT Panel bUTTOnS In addition to the countdown meter, the HTUPS 3700 also features battery LED status lights . These lights indicate how much battery power has been expended and how much is left . button function ALARM/GREENPOWER Press and release to turn Off/On the alarm . STATUS BUTTON Press and hold for 3 seconds to see current GreenPower status .

  • Page 20: Hookup And Operation Guide

    The HTUPS 3700 must be plugged into a properly grounded, three-prong AC power outlet . In addition, Monster recommends charging the batteries for at least four hours prior to using HTUPS 3700 . To charge or recharge the batteries, simply plug your HTUPS 3700 into an AC outlet .
  • Page 21 e) In the event of a utility power failure, you can still operate your HTUPS 3700, even if the unit was turned off during the power failure . Only battery backup outlets are still powered by battery during a power failure . Under back-up operation, the HTUPS 3700 will beep slowly and the LED meter will display how much time is left for battery backup power .

  • Page 22: Battery Connection And Replacement

    baTTeRY COnneCTIOn anD RePlaCeMenT InSTRUCTIOnS For safety reasons, the HTUPS 3700 is shipped with the internal battery disconnected . The HTUPS 3700 will not operate until the internal battery is first connected . Follow these steps to connect or disconnect the battery . Step One: Remove the screws on the front panel .
  • Page 23 Replace battery Step One: battery Remove the screws on the front panel and the front panel itself . Connector Step Two: Remove the screw on the battery retaining bracket and bracket itself . Step Three: Disconnect the battery connector from the internal wire of the HTUPS .

  • Page 24: Power Hookup

    HOOkUP anD OPeRaTIOn InSTRUCTIOnS High Definition Digital, analog audio, Video and Ultra-High Current Outlet Hookup a) Attach a Monster Power identification label to each component’s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color-coded outlet . b) Plug each component’s power cord into the corresponding outlet .

  • Page 25: Coaxial Connections

    HOOkUP anD OPeRaTIOn InSTRUCTIOnS Coaxial Connections Hookup Coaxial Connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes on the incoming cable, satellite and antenna lines . Protect TV/Cable, Satellite and antenna Connections as follows: GREENPOWER CONTROL HIGH CURRENT FILTER ON/OFF From TV/Cable or Antenna To TV/Cable Box or TV...

  • Page 26: Phone Connections

    HOOkUP anD OPeRaTIOn InSTRUCTIOnS Phone Connections Hookup Phone connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes coming from the phone line . This PowerCenter also incorporates a phone splitter for convenience . GREENPOWER CONTROL HIGH CURRENT FILTER ON/OFF Protect Phone line Connections as follows: To Satellite Receiver, Digital Video Recorder (DVR),...

  • Page 27: Network Connections

    HOOkUP anD OPeRaTIOn InSTRUCTIOnS network Connection Hookup Network (Ethernet RJ45) connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes coming from the Internet network line or local area network (LAN) . Protect network Connections as follows: NETWORK From Local Area Network, To DVR, Satellite Receiver, DSL/Cable Modem, or Computer/Media Server...

  • Page 28: Rack Mount Installation

    RaCk MOUnTInG InSTRUCTIOnS Your HTUPS 3700 comes with front and rear rack mount ears for secure installation in AV rack systems . You will need a hex wrench (not included) to tighten the included bolts . front ear Installation Make sure the ears are correctly oriented as shown in the diagram at right .

  • Page 29: Storage Instructions

    HTUPS 3700 STORaGe InSTRUCTIOnS Before storing the HTUPS 3700 for an extended period of time, follow these maintenance recommendations to ensure proper operation after long-term storage . Charge the HTUPS 3700 for at least 4 hours before initial storage . Store the HTUPS 3700 covered and upright in a cool, dry location .

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUbleSHOOTInG Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Component is The component is plugged into a switched outlet • Turn the HTUPS 3700 On . not receiving power . and the HTUPS 3700 has not been turned On . • Or, plug the component into an Unswitched outlet .
  • Page 31 TROUbleSHOOTInG COn’T Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Video picture The incoming video signal • Ensure that the cable TV line is connected has rolling bars is not properly grounded . to the cable coax connection, not the or ghosting . Satellite coax connection . The ground loop isolation on the cable connection may interfere with satellite TV signals .
  • Page 32 • Verify that the internal battery connection is secure. (See Instructions on page 11) • Recharge HTUPS 3700’s battery for at least 4 hours . (Contact your Monster Power dealer if battery does not charge .) HTUPS 3700 • Please see warranty information.
  • Page 33 TROUbleSHOOTInG COn’T Symptom Possible Cause Remedy HTUPS 3700 is always Power cord is loose . • Ensure that the power cord is in battery mode . firmly plugged into the back of the unit and the AC wall outlet . HTUPS 3700 is defective .

  • Page 34: Specifications

    SPeCIfICaTIOnS Category Requirement Value Input Nominal Input Voltage 120Vac Input Frequency 60Hz Input Connections IEC 60320 C14 Cord Length 6’ (1 .8m) Input Voltage Range 80Vac~130Vac Maximum Input Current Transfer Time 10ms Output Output Power Capacity 900W/1500VA Max . Configurable Power 900W/1500VA Voltage Regulation V in = 80Vac~130Vac...
  • Page 35 SPeCIfICaTIOnS COn’T Category Requirement Value Without External Battery With External Battery battery & Runtime Battery Type Sealed Lead Acid Battery Typical Recharge Time 8 hr . 12 hr . Typical Backup Time @900W 12 min . 28 min . @750W 14 min .
  • Page 36 SPeCIfICaTIOnS COn’T Category Requirement Value Physical Maximum Height 88mm (3 .46”) Maximum Width 434mm (17 .08”) 482 .6mm (19”) w/ rack mounted bracket Maximum Depth 470mm (18 .48”) environmental Operating Environment 0 - 40°C (32-104°F) Operating Relative Humidity 5 - 95% Operating Elevation 0 - 3000m Storage Temperature...

  • Page 37: Rs-232 Communications Protocol And Command Set

    RS-232 COMMUnICaTIOnS PROTOCOl anD COMManD SeT COn’T...
  • Page 38 RS-232 COMMUnICaTIOnS PROTOCOl anD COMManD SeT COn’T A . General : This document specifies the RS-232C communication protocol of the HTUPS3700 . Computer will control information exchange by a query followed by < cr > . UPS will respond with information followed by a < cr > or action . B .
  • Page 39 RS-232 COMMUnICaTIOnS PROTOCOl anD COMManD SeT COn’T C . Communication protocol All command and data are ASCII character 1. Turn On/Off beep -- Toggle the UPS beeper : Computer : Q<cr> When the AC power failed, UPS will generate a warning beep to inform the manager . Manager could toggle the warning beep by sending this command .
  • Page 40 RS-232 COMMUnICaTIOnS PROTOCOl anD COMManD SeT COn’T GREENPOWER CONTROL GREENPOWER CONTROLLED HIGH DEFINITION DIGITAL FILTER ANALOG AUDIO FILTER HIGH CURRENT FILTER ON/OFF PHONE CABLE/ANT BREAKER 12A PRESS TO RESET OUT 1 OUT 2 BATTERY/AVR ENABLED OUTLETS BATTERY/AVR ENABLED OUTLETS SAT 1 SNMP CARD 120 V/12 AMP NETWORK...
  • Page 41 RS-232 COMMUnICaTIOnS PROTOCOl anD COMManD SeT COn’T 2. Turn on the bank <n> outlets : : On<n><cr> Computer <n> is a number ranging from 0 to 6 . 0 is the bank-0 ( Master outlet ) 1 is the bank-1 ( Slave-1 ) 2 is the bank-2 ( Slave-2 ) 3 is the bank-3 ( Switch-1 ) 4 is the bank-4 ( Switch-2 )
  • Page 42 RS-232 COMMUnICaTIOnS PROTOCOl anD COMManD SeT COn’T For example: ON3 <cr> : UPS turn on the bank-3 outlets . note: a . Master/Slave slide switch is enabled: The bank-0 outlet is master outlet . The slave outlets ( bank-1 and bank-2 ) turn on or off, they will depend on the master outlet output power .
  • Page 43 RS-232 COMMUnICaTIOnS PROTOCOl anD COMManD SeT COn’T 3. Turn off the bank<n> outlets : : Of<n><cr> Computer <n> is a number ranging from 0 to 6 . 0 is the bank-0 ( Master outlet ) 1 is the bank-1 ( Slave-1 ) 2 is the bank-2 ( Slave-2 ) 3 is the bank-3 ( Switch-1 ) 4 is the bank-4 ( Switch-2 )
  • Page 44 RS-232 COMMUnICaTIOnS PROTOCOl anD COMManD SeT COn’T For example: OF3<cr> : UPS will turn off the bank-3 outlets . note: a . Master/Slave slide switch is enabled: The bank-0 outlet is master outlet . The slave outlets ( bank-1 and bank-2 ) turn on or off, they will depend on the master outlet output power .
  • Page 45 RS-232 COMMUnICaTIOnS PROTOCOl anD COMManD SeT COn’T 4. Status command : Computer : ST<cr> : (III OOO CC .C WWWW BB .B b7b6b5b4b3b2b1b0<cr> a . Start byte b . Input voltage : III III is an integer number ranging from 000 to 999 . In this model, III is 120 .
  • Page 46 RS-232 COMMUnICaTIOnS PROTOCOl anD COMManD SeT COn’T f . Battery voltage : BB .B BB .B is an number ranging from 00 .0 to 99 .9 . The unit is “Voltage” . g . Outlet status: <b7b6b5b4b3b2b1b0> . “ bN” is an ASCII character ‘0’ or ‘1’ . Description This bit is reserved to next function .
  • Page 47 RS-232 COMMUnICaTIOnS PROTOCOl anD COMManD SeT COn’T For example : Computer : ST<cr> : (120 120 05 .0 0600 48 .0 01111110<cr> Means : Input voltage is 120V . Output voltage is 120V . Output current is 5 .0A Output watts is 600W . Battery voltage is 48 .0 V 0 is Reserve bit .
  • Page 48 RS-232 COMMUnICaTIOnS PROTOCOl anD COMManD SeT COn’T Computer : ST<cr> : (110 121 02 .0 0242 48 .0 00110011<cr> Means : Input voltage is 110V . Output voltage is 121V . Output current is 2 .0A Output watts is 242W . Battery voltage is 48 .0 V The Master/Slave switch is enabled and the bank-0/3/4 are turned on, the bank-1/2/5 are off .
  • Page 49 RS-232 COMMUnICaTIOnS PROTOCOl anD COMManD SeT COn’T : UPS will shutdown the bank-0 and bank-1 . After 30 seconds UPS turn on the bank-0 outlet . After the bank-0 is on 20 seconds, the bank-1 will be turned on . Reboot command will have no effect on the bank-2/3/4/5 outlets, they will work in their normal function .
  • Page 50 RS-232 COMMUnICaTIOnS PROTOCOl anD COMManD SeT COn’T 7. enable Polled mode : Computer : PN<cr> : #CCCC B MMMMMMMMMM V .V L<cr> UPS will continue reported the message until receive the “PF<cr>” command . a . Start byte b . Count down time: CCCC CCCC is an integer number ranging from 0000 to 9999 .
  • Page 51 RS-232 COMMUnICaTIOnS PROTOCOl anD COMManD SeT COn’T e . Firmware version : V .V V is an integer number ranging from 0 to 9 . For example : 1 .1 ---> The firmware version is v1 .1 . h . Utility power fail : L ‘L’...
  • Page 52 RS-232 COMMUnICaTIOnS PROTOCOl anD COMManD SeT COn’T 8. Disable Polled mode and return to answer/Respond mode : Computer : PF<cr> : PF<cr> UPS will stop polled mode and return to Answer/Respond mode . 9. If UPS receives the wrong command, UPS will respond @@@@@@@<cr>. Computer : AAA<cr>...
  • Page 53 RS-232 COMMUnICaTIOnS PROTOCOl anD COMManD SeT COn’T 10. emergency Shutdown Command : WaRnInG The procedure will shut down the HTUPS completely . You must manually press the unit’s ON button to turn the HTUPS back on . Computer : S<nnnn><cr> : Shut UPS output off in <nnnn>...
  • Page 54 RS-232 COMMUnICaTIOnS PROTOCOl COMManD SeT COn’T...

  • Page 55: Warranty Information

    WaRRanTY fOR COnSUMeRS Monster, LLC, 7251 W Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, USA (“Monster”) extends to You this Limited Warranty . Statutory or common law may provide You with additional rights or remedies, which shall not be affected by this Limited Warranty .
  • Page 56 (d) accident (other than a malfunction that would otherwise qualify as a Product Defect); (e) maintenance or service of the Product by anyone other than a Monster employee; (f) exposure of the Product to heat, bright light, sun, liquids, sand or other contaminants;...
  • Page 57 Warranty Period commences three (3) months after the date when the Product left Monster’s factory as evidenced by Monster’s records . The Warranty Period ends after the time defined in the Specifications Table has expired, or after You have transferred ownership of the Product, whichever occurs earlier .

  • Page 58: General Provisions

    Monster will provide You with one of the following remedies provided that Monster may decide at its sole discretion which of the three remedies it provides: Monster will (1) replace the damaged Connected Equipment; (2) pay to repair the damaged Connected Equipment; or (3) pay You the FMV of the Connected Equipment, provided that such payments shall not exceed (i) the Maximum Coverage Amount for the Product, or (ii) the actual damage having arisen from power surges due to a Product Defect .
  • Page 59 SPeCIfICaTIOnS Table Product Warranty Period Warranty Period Maximum Warranty Period for Connected Model No . for Products for Battery Coverage Amount Equipment Damage HTUPS 3700 5 Years 2 Years US$500,000 5 Years...
  • Page 60 Monster inspection by its employees or authorized representatives . Monster may, at its discretion, direct You to obtain a repair estimate at a service center or, proof of damage from an authorized dealer . If a repair estimate is required, You will be instructed on how to properly submit the estimate and the resulting invoice to Monster for payment .
  • Page 62 7,262,945 B2; TAIWAN NI-130119; N1-171813; N1-165023; CHINA ZL99107639.7. Other Patents Pending. ”Monste r“ , ”Monste r Cable“ , ”Monster Power“ , ”Monster Clean Power“ , ”PowerCenter“ , ”PowerLine“ , “the T2 logo” , the Monster Power logo, and “Tri-Mode” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Monster Cable Products, Inc.

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