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  • Page 1 ® Home Theatre In-Wall PowerCenter ™ 15 Amp And 20 Amp Models Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Information Proper Grounding and Installation ............iii A Note from The Head Monster .

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information I

    Please read and observe the following safety points at all times. WARNING – Installation Monster recommends the In-Wall PowerCenter be installed by a licensed electrician. WARNING – Power Sources Suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not more than 5000 rms symmetrical amperes, 125 volts maximum. Monster’s In-Wall PowerCenter is available with either 15 or 20-amp outlets.
  • Page 5 WARNING – Power Cord Safety This In-Wall PowerCenter includes a high-current IEC PowerLine If the cable’s protective jacket begins to rip or fray, exposing the internal wiring, shielding, etc., disconnect it immediately. See the Warranty Information section of this owner’s manual for important details. WARNING –...

  • Page 6: Proper Grounding And Installation

    PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION WARNING – Proper Grounding A Monster PowerCenter 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. Proper Power and Protection IMPORTANT NOTE –...

  • Page 7: A Note From The Head Monster

    A NOTE FROM THE HEAD MONSTER Dear Enthusiast, THANK YOU for purchasing the Monster Power Home Theatre In-Wall PowerCenter ® ™ This PowerCenter reflects our commitment to creating performance-enhancing solutions for home theater systems that deliver superior sound and picture quality. As a long-time audiophile and serious home theater enthusiast, I always knew problematic AC power could degrade picture and sound quality.

  • Page 8: Monster's Patented Clean Power ™ Stages

    PowerCenter incorporates Monster Clean Power Stage 1 circuitry which filters AC powerline noise, making it ideal for your home theater system. To learn more about patented Monster Clean Power and the complete product family of PowerCenters, voltage stabilizers and amplifiers, please visit MonsterPower.com.

  • Page 9: The Minds Behind The Monster Powercenter Design

    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 10: In-Wall Powercenter Features

    IN-WALL POWERCENTER FEATURES INSERTS INCLUDED IEC CABLE...
  • Page 11 IN-WALL POWERCENTER FEATURES 1. Monster Clean Power and Surge Suppression Module: Features patented Monster Clean Power Stage 1 v.2.0 to reduce interference coming through the AC power line, and a 1260 joule rating with new Tri-Mode MOVs to offer superior surge absorption. 2.

  • Page 12: Hook-Up Guide - Standalone Applications

    HOOK-UP GUIDE – STANDALONE APPLICATIONS Outlet Box Installation For existing construction environments, you will need to cut a hole in your wall to first install the two gang outlet box that will go behind your Monster In-Wall PowerCenter. Monster strongly recommends you enlist the help of a licensed electrician, or someone experienced with home electrical wiring and custom installation.
  • Page 13 HOOK-UP GUIDE – STANDALONE APPLICATIONS B) Fish the line (Black), neutral (White), and ground (Green) wires out from behind the wall. Punch out the two gang outlet box’s entry holes as necessary for wire routing, and thread the wires through. C) Place the two gang outlet box into the wall hole with the tabs retracted.

  • Page 14: Surge Module Installation

    HOOK-UP GUIDE – STANDALONE APPLICATIONS Surge Module Installation The Surge Module features patented Monster Clean Power Stage 1 v.2.0 to reduce interference coming through the AC power line to your components and provides surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes. A) Strip about a half inch of insulation off the ends of the line (Black), neutral (White), and ground (Green) input wires extending through the two gang outlet box.

  • Page 15: Two-Outlet Receptacle Installation

    HOOK-UP GUIDE – STANDALONE APPLICATIONS Two-Outlet Receptacle Installation Monster In-Wall PowerCenters are available with either 15-amp or 20-amp outlet. Be sure to use the outlet that matches your existing branch circuit. A) Connect the output wires extending from the Surge Module to the two-outlet receptacle as follows: 1.

  • Page 16: Coaxial Connections Installation

    HOOK-UP GUIDE – STAND ALONE APPLICATIONS Coaxial Connections Installation In-Wall PowerCenter comes with a decora plate and two coaxial connections units that provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes on incoming coax cables. If you have in-wall provisions for satellite TV, TV/cable, cable modem, etc., you can protect them by hooking them up through the PowerCenter’s coax connections.

  • Page 17: Hook-Up Guide (Remote Applications)

    HOOK-UP GUIDE – REMOTE APPLICATIONS A Remote Application occurs when the TV display and components (receivers, PVRs, DVD players, VCRs, amplifiers, etc.) are connected to different AC outlet receptacle banks. In this application, and for ultimate system protection, two In-Wall PowerCenters should be used for proper installation and system production. Note: When installing multiple PowerCenters, complete each installation section for each PowerCenter before proceeding to the next step (for example, complete the Outlet Box Installation for both PowerCenters before proceeding to the Surge Module Installation procedure).

  • Page 18: Surge Module Installation

    HOOK-UP GUIDE – REMOTE APPLICATIONS Surge Module Installation The Surge Module features patented Monster Clean Power the AC power line to your components and provides surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes. A) Strip about a half inch of insulation off the ends of the line (Black), neutral (White), and ground (Green) input wires extending through the two gang outlet box.
  • Page 19 HOOK-UP GUIDE – REMOTE APPLICATIONS B) Connect the output wires extending from the Surge Module to the two-outlet receptacle as follows: 1. Remove the three screws from the side of the two-outlet receptacle by turning each counterclockwise until loose. 2. Align the ring terminal holes on the output wires with the screw holes. 3.
  • Page 20 Coaxial Connections and Decora Plate Installation In-Wall PowerCenter comes with two coaxial connections units that provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes on incoming coax cables. If you have in-wall provisions for satellite TV, TV/cable, cable modem, etc., you can protect them by hooking them up through the PowerCenter’s coax connections.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Symptom Outlets not receiving power. Ground OK LED not on. Surge Module LEDs not on. Surge Module emitting a loud buzzing alarm. TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause • Surge Module input wires (line, neutral, ground) not connected to household line, neutral, and ground wiring. •...

  • Page 22: Specifications

    Maximum Current Rating Protection Modes Total Energy Dissipation Clamping Level (TVSS Voltage) Clamping Response Time Dimensions 120V/60Hzs not rec 15A/1800W for 15 Amp In-Wall Module 20A/2400W for 20 Amp In-Wall Module Line-Neutral (L-N) Line-Ground (L-G) Neutral-Ground (N-G) 1260 Joules 330 Volts Less than 1 Nanosecond (<1Ns)

  • Page 23: Limited Warranty For Consumers

    LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CONSUMERS Monster, LLC, 7251 West Lake Mead Blvd., 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. DEFINITIONS “Adequate Use”...
  • Page 24 “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 25 “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 26: General Provisions

    CONNECTED EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Monster will also provide You with a remedy regarding Connected Equipment Damage if (i) You have a claim under the Limited Warranty for Products because of a Product Defect that causes Connected Equipment Damage despite Adequate Use, and (ii) Monster receives a Formal Warranty Claim from You before the end of the Warranty Period for Connected Equipment Damage applicable to the affected Product.

  • Page 27: Specifications Table

    Product Warranty Period Model No. for Products In-Wall PowerCenter 2 Years (15 Amp) In-Wall PowerCenter 2 Years (20 Amp) SPECIFICATIONS TABLE Maximum Warranty Period for Connected Coverage Amount Equipment Damage $250,000 Maximum $250,000 Maximum 2 Years 2 Years...
  • Page 28 FORMAL WARRANTY CLAIM HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM. In the event damage has occurred to Products, 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 29 NOTES...
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  • Page 32 Monster quality specifications in China. ”Monster“ ”Monster Cable“ ”Monster Power“ ”Clean Power” ”PowerCenter“ “PowerLine” “MultiCap” and “Tri-Mode” are registered and unregistered trademarks of Monster Cable Products, Inc. and its subsidiaries in the US and other countries. © 2005 Monster, LLC.

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