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- Page 1 ® Home Theater FlatScreen PowerCenter ™ HTFS 450 Owner’s Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Important Safety Information ..............i Proper Grounding and Installation . -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
Please read and observe the following safety points at all times. WARNING – Power Sources Do not plug this PowerCenter into a power outlet that differs from the source indicated for safe use on the ™ PowerCenter. If you don’t know the type of electrical power that is supplied to your home, consult your local power company or a qualified electrician. - Page 5 WARNING – Power Cord Safety A. When routing your PowerCenter’s AC power cord, do not place it near heavy foot traffic areas (e.g., hallways, doorways, and floors). Do not create a trip hazard with the power cord. B. If your power cord’s protective jacket begins to rip or fray, exposing the internal wiring, shielding, etc., disconnect it from the power source and discontinue use of the Monster PowerCenter immediately.
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Page 6: Proper Grounding And Installation
PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION WARNING – Proper Grounding Monster PowerCenters require a properly grounded 3-wire 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. Many older buildings are inadequately wired. -
Page 7: A Note From The Head Monster
A NOTE FROM THE HEAD MONSTER Dear Enthusiast, THANK YOU for purchasing the Monster Power Home Theater PowerCenter ® HTFS 450 for flat screen HDTVs. This PowerCenter reflects our commitment to creating performance-enhancing solutions for home theater systems, so you can enjoy superior sound and picture quality. - Page 8 Other Monster Power breakthroughs include patented Tri-Mode protection, featuring an audible alarm. This feature automatically disconnects power from your electronics if you’re hit by a big surge. Best of all, the HTFS is designed to easily fit behind your flat screen, plasma, or LCD TV so you can enjoy the benefits of advanced surge protection and HD Clean Power Noise Filtering while maintaining a clean, neat flat screen TV installation.
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Page 9: Patented Monster Clean Power
PATENTED MONSTER CLEAN POWER STAGES ™ Monster Clean Power performs two tasks that are vital to maintaining optimum home theater performance: 1) noise filtration and 2) noise isolation. The higher the Clean Power stage number (1–5), the more sophisticated and advanced the filters are that reject noise generated on the AC powerline. In addition, the higher the Clean Power stage number, the more isolation that exists between connected equipment for maximum rejection of component- generated noise. -
Page 10: Tri-Mode
MONSTER EXCLUSIVE TRI-MODE TECHNOLOGY Patented Tri-Mode technology protects all three power lines (Line, Neutral, Ground) via relays, MOVs, and thermal fuses. During voltage sags and swells, the relays automatically disconnect the Line and Neutral power lines. An audible alarm also sounds to let you know your PowerCenter has protected your components. Tri-Mode circuitry automatically reconnects your AV system to the AC power when voltage returns to normal operating threshold. -
Page 11: The Minds Behind The Monster Powercenter Design
Kinergetics also debuted the first high-end surround sound processor with THX certification. Tony currently heads up the R&D team at Monster Cable where he continues to develop advanced products with cutting edge features. -
Page 12: Monster Htfs 450 Powercenter Features
MONSTER HTFS 450 POWERCENTER FEATURES SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW ������ �� ����� ����� ���� � �� ������������ ����� �������� ������������... - Page 13 MONSTER HTFS 450 POWERCENTER FEATURES 1. AC Outlets: These outlets have special filter circuitry specially designed to eliminate noise from the AC power line to high definition components. They also provide surge protection. 2. Cable, Satellite and Antenna Surge Suppression: Protects against surges travelling over coax connections. The In connects coax cable from antenna, cable or satellite.
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Page 14: Installation Of Wall-Mount Brackets
HTFS 450 Mounting Instructions Step 1 The HTFS 450 is designed to be hidden behind your flat screen HDTV. It can be mounted directly to the wall, or to one of the metal arms of your TV’s mount. The HTFS 450 comes with a mounting plate, bracket, and two small bolts. -
Page 15: Hook-Up Guide
HTFS 450 Mounting Instructions Step 2. Mounting to wall Step 1. Attach the bracket (labeled A in the diagram) to the PowerCenter with the two small bolts included with your PowerCenter. Step 2. To fasten the mounting plate (labeled B in the diagram) to a wall, use self-tapping drywall screws in the four holes. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause The PowerCenter is The PowerCenter not receiving power. is not turned on. Speakers emit a humming The PowerCenter is sharing AC power with or buzzing noise. equipment that is not properly grounded. TROUBLESHOOTING Remedy • Make sure the PowerCenter’s AC power plug is plugged into a properly grounded 120 volts (nominal) wall outlet. -
Page 17: Htfs 450 Specifications
HTFS 450 POWERCENTER ™ Continuous Duty Electrical Rating Maximum Current Rating Protection Modes Total Energy Dissipation Clamping Level (TVSS Voltage) Clamping Response Time Dimensions TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 120V/60Hz 15A/1800W Line-Neutral (L-N) Line-Ground (L-G) Neutral-Ground (N-G) 4320 Joules 330 Volts Less than 1 Nanosecond (<1Ns) 3.58 inches Width: 2.06 inches... -
Page 18: Warranty Information
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CONSUMERS Monster, LLC, 7251 West 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 19 “Connected Equipment Damage” means physical damage caused to Connected Equipment due to a Product Defect (i) by a transient AC power, cable, telephone, or lightning surge while connected to a properly installed Product, (ii) not by a defect or unrelated damaging of the Connected Equipment or a surge/spike or lightning strike through a source, medium or connection other than through the Product, and (iii) does not extend to loss of data or consequential, indirect or special damages resulting from the Connected Equipment Damage.
- Page 20 “Warranty Period” means the time period during which Monster must have received Your Formal Warranty Claim. The different Warranty Periods related to Product Defects and Connected Equipment Damage are defined in the Specifications Table below. The Warranty Period commences on the date when You purchased or received (whichever occurs later) the Product from an Authorized Dealer as evidenced by the Authorized Dealer’s invoice, sales receipt or packing slip.
- Page 21 conditions listed in the preceding sentence are met, 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 22 Product Warranty Period Model No. for Products HTFS450 5 Years SPECIFICATIONS TABLE Maximum Coverage Amount US$250,000 Warranty Period for Connected Equipment Damage 5 Years...
- Page 23 FORMAL WARRANTY CLAIM HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM. In the event damage has occurred to Products or Connected Equipment, You must follow these instructions: (1) Call Monster within two (2) months after You discover a Product Defect (or should have discovered it, if such Product Defect was obvious);...
- Page 25 Monster Cable Products, Inc. and its subsidiaries in the US and other countries. The Monster Power Home Theater Reference PowerCenter HTFS 450 is protected under the following patents: US 6,473,510 B1, D443,250S, D447,119S; Taiwan NI-130119; China ZL 99107639.7.