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Monster Power Powerbar 1100 Owner's Manual

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Home Theatre
Reference PowerCenter
POWERBAR
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POWERBAR
2100
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  • Page 1 ® Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter ™ POWERBAR 1100 ™ POWERBAR 2100 ™ Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Monster PB1100/PB2100 Features ........

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read and observe the following safety points at all times. WARNING – Power Sources Do not plug this PowerBar into a power outlet that differs from the source indicated for safe use on the PowerBar ™ ™...
  • Page 5 ™ of this owner’s manual for important details. WARNING – Storm Precautions In the event of a lighting storm, it’s always a good idea to disconnect your Monster PowerBar ; there is no need ™ to disconnect your separate components. Make sure that ALL of your components and PC products are protected with Monster Power.
  • Page 6 ™ prone to temperature increase. CAUTION – Proper Cleaning In general, the only cleaning necessary for your Monster PowerBar is a light dusting. Unplug your component ™ from the wall before cleaning it. Do not use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaners.

  • Page 7: Proper Grounding And Installation

    PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION WARNING – Proper Grounding Monster PowerBar requires a properly grounded 3-wire outlet for safety and to protect connected equipment. 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 PowerBar PB 1100/PB 2100 will not light up.

  • Page 8: A Note From The Head Monster

    So, I decided Noel Lee to address the issue. And, with the help of Richard Marsh and other power experts, Monster Power was born. This PowerBar’s advanced technology and innovative design provides several unique performance and convenience features.
  • Page 9 These days, home theater components are better than ever, providing thrilling and dramatic sound and razor sharp picture. We know your new PowerBar will help bring it all together with Clean Power and superior system protection. With Monster Power, you’ll enjoy the best possible sound and picture. And, that’s what home theater is all about.

  • Page 10: Monster's Patented Clean Power Stages

    Monster PowerBars featuring Clean Power circuitry are each designated with a Clean Power Stage. The PowerBar incorporates Monster Clean Power Stage 2 circuitry which filters both AC powerline noise and reduces noise generated by your connected equipment. For example, your television generates video noise which is different than the analog noise your AV receiver generates.
  • Page 11 AC power and complex home theater systems. Richard Marsh is one of these illustrious few. He has designed best selling power conditioning components costing more than $3,000 US and now brings his expertise to Monster Power. Richard developed Monster’s patented Clean Power ™...
  • Page 12 Noel Lee – Noel Lee, The Head Monster, is best known for popularizing the concept of high performance audio cable 25 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 250 U.S.
  • Page 13 MONSTER PB1100 POWERBAR FEATURES TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW...
  • Page 14 MONSTER PB 2100 POWERBAR FEATURES TOP VIEW 10 11 12 SIDE VIEW...

  • Page 15: Audio Outlets

    If this indicator is lit, consult your local power company or a qualified electrician. 5. “Clean Power On” Indicator: Indicates Monster Clean Power circuitry is functioning properly. 6. “Current Usage” Indicator: Indicates amperage draw through an LED bar graph.

  • Page 16: Video Outlets

    12. Phone Line Surge Protection: Provides surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes from the phone line. 13. Video Outlets (Unswitched): These outlets have a specifically designed filter circuit that reduces interference to your video components. 14. (PB 2100 only) High Current Audio Filter (Unswitched Outlets): These outlets have a specifically designed filter circuit for high power audio components like amplifiers and pre-amplifiers.
  • Page 17 HOOK-UP GUIDE Audio Outlet Hook-Up These outlets have a special filter circuit that is optimized to reduce interference to your audio components. A) Attach a Monster Power identification label to each component’s power cord before you plug it into the ®...
  • Page 18 Video Outlet Hook-Up These outlets have a special filter circuit that is optimized to reduce interference to your video components. A) Attach a Monster Power identification label to each component’s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color-coded PowerBar outlet.

  • Page 19: High Current Audio Outlets (On The Pb 2100 Only)

    2100 only) ™ These outlets are designed to deliver maximum current to power hungry components like amplifiers and pre-amplifiers. A) Attach a Monster Power identification label to each component’s power cord before you plug it into the ® appropriate color-coded PowerBar outlet.

  • Page 20: Coaxial Connections

    HOOK-UP GUIDE Coaxial Connections Hook-Up Coaxial connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes on the incoming coax cable. Protect coaxial cables as follows: Incoming Incoming Incoming cable satellite antenna line line line satellite To cable receiver To TV receiver Note: You will need additional coaxial cables to connect the PB1100/PB 2100 to your components.

  • Page 21: Phone Connections

    HOOK-UP GUIDE Phone Connections Phone connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes coming from the phone line. Protect phone lines connections as follows: From telephone wall jack To satellite receiver, Digital Video Recorder (DVR), or telephone...

  • Page 22: Remote "Ac/Dc In" Control

    HOOK-UP GUIDE Remote “AC/DC In” Control Hook-Up This feature connects your PowerCenter to an automated Home Theater control system or allows another component with a Remote “DC Out” connection to automatically turn on and off your PowerCenter. A) Plug the AC power cable of the component you are using to control the PowerCenter into an unswitched outlet on the PowerCenter.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Remedy The PowerBar The PowerBar • Turn the PowerBar switch on. ™ ™ ™ not receiving power. is not turned on • Make sure the PowerBar’s AC power plug is plugged into a properly grounded 120V wall outlet.
  • Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Remedy The PowerBar is The PowerBar cord is plugged into an outlet on • Turn the component power on. not receiving power the back of one of your components and the NOTE: For the best possible (cont.).
  • Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Speakers emit The PowerBar is sharing AC power • Connect your PowerBar a humming or with equipment that is not properly to a dedicated outlet. buzzing noise grounded.
  • Page 26 SPECIFICATIONS PB 1100 POWERBAR ™ Continuous Duty 120V/60Hz Electrical Rating Maximum Current Rating 15A/1800W Line-Neutral (L-N) Protection Modes Line-Ground (L-G) Neutral-Ground (N-G) Total Energy Dissipation 2775 Joules Clamping Level (TVSS Voltage) 330 Volts Clamping Response Time Less than 1 Nanosecond (<1Ns) Remote Trigger In 3 –...
  • Page 27 SPECIFICATIONS PB 2100 POWERBAR ™ Continuous Duty 120V/60Hz Electrical Rating Maximum Current Rating 15A/1800W Line-Neutral (L-N) Protection Modes Line-Ground (L-G) Neutral-Ground (N-G) Total Energy Dissipation 2775 Joules Clamping Level (TVSS Voltage) 330 Volts Clamping Response Time Less than 1 Nanosecond (<1Ns) Remote Trigger In 3 –...
  • Page 28 LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CONSUMERS Monster, LLC, 7251 Lake Mead Blvd West, 3d Floor, Las Vegas, NV, USA (“Monster”) extends 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 29 Monster employee; (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; or (g) acts outside the control of Monster, including without limitation acts of God, fire, storms (excluding lightning surges), earthquake or flood.
  • Page 30 Product Defect was obvious) and before the end of the Warranty Period for Product Defects applicable to the affected Product, then Monster will provide You with one of the following remedies: Monster will (1) repair or, at Monster’s sole discretion, replace the Product, or (2) refund to You the purchase price You paid to the Authorized Dealer...
  • Page 31 IS NOT COVERED AND MONSTER DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. GENERAL PROVISIONS CHOICE OF LAW/JURISDICTION. This Limited Warranty and any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Limited Warranty (“Disputes”) shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, USA, excluding conflicts of law...
  • Page 32 SPECIFICATIONS TABLE Product Warranty Period Maximum Warranty Period for Connected Model No. for Products Coverage Amount Equipment Damage PB 1100 5 Years US$250,000 Maximum 5 Years PB 2100 5 Years US$300,000 Maximum 5 Years...
  • Page 33 TIMING. If You bring a Formal Warranty Claim and fully comply with all terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty, Monster will use its best efforts to provide You with a remedy within thirty (30) days after receipt of Your Formal Warranty Claim (if You reside in the United States - forty-five (45) days if You reside elsewhere), unless obstacles outside Monster’s...
  • Page 34 Classic Rock o Alternative o Classical o R&B o Rap o Country o New Age Instrumental o Jazz o Blues o Pop o Oldies o Other_____________________________ 4. Did you buy this Monster Power Amplifier with a new system or component? o Yes o No 5.

  • Page 35: Warranty Registration

    15. Do you rent…o DVDs o Video Tapes 16. Do you buy…o DVDs o Video Tapes o Online music 17. If you could suggest a new Monster Power product or an improvement to one or more of our existing products, what would it be?_____________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 36 NOTES...
  • Page 37 Call us toll-free at: 877-800-8959 The Monster Power Home Theatre Reference PowerBar PB 1100 and PowerBar PB 2100 are protected under U.S. Pat. No. 5,589,718; 6,683,770; 6,614,636; 6,473,510; 6,456,091; D 446,504. Other Patents Pending. Designed in the USA by the Monster Power Dream Team and manufactured to Monster quality specifications in China.

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