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  • Page 1 ® Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter ™ HTS 2600 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Information ..................i Proper Grounding and Installation .

  • Page 3: 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 4 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.

  • Page 5: Proper Grounding And Installation

    PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION 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 properly grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician –...

  • Page 6: A Note From The Head Monster

    A NOTE FROM THE HEAD MONSTER Dear Enthusiast, THANK YOU for purchasing the Monster Power Home Theatre Reference HTS 2600 PowerCenter. This PowerCenter reflects our commitment to creating performance- enhancing solutions for home theater systems, so you can enjoy superior sound and picture quality.
  • Page 7 current audio outlets. The result is high quality sound and picture that’s free from performance-damaging interference. Other Monster Power breakthroughs include exclusive T2 ™ automatic disconnect protection circuitry and patented Tri-Mode protection (US 6,683,770 BI) featuring an audible alarm. ™ These features automatically disconnect power from your electronics if you’re hit by a big surge.

  • Page 8: Monster's Exclusive T2 Technology

    MONSTER’S EXCLUSIVE T2 TECHNOLOGY ™ The Monster Power HTS 2600 PowerCenter 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 PowerCenter from the AC power line when a long duration low-voltage sag or high-voltage swell occurs ( continuous voltage below 70Vrms or above 132Vrms).

  • Page 9: Monster's Patented Clean Power Stages

    All of these features make the HTS 2600 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 10: 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 11: Monster Hts 2600 Powercenter Features

    MONSTER HTS 2600 POWERCENTER FEATURES HTS 2600 FRONT VIEW HTS 2600 REAR VIEW...
  • Page 12 HTS 2600 POWERCENTER FEATURES 1. Digital Input Voltage and Current Usage Indicating LED‘s: Indicates and amperage draw. 2. “Ground OK” Indicator: Indicates the PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120V AV outlet. 3. “Wiring OK” Indicator: Indicates if the Line and Neutral wires from the wall outlet to the PowerCenter are reversed.
  • Page 13 12. Ultra-High Current Audio Filter (Switched/Timed Outlets): These outlets have a specifically designed filter circuit for high power audio components like amplifiers and pre-amplifiers. 13. TV/Cable Protection: Provides surge protection for a TV/cable connection. The input connects the coaxial cable from your antenna.

  • Page 14: Hook-Up Guide

    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 PowerCenter outlet. B) Plug each component’s power cord (TV/Monitor, VCR) into the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet.

  • Page 15: Analog Audio Outlets

    Analog 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 appropriate color-coded PowerCenter outlet. B) Plug each component’s power cord (Receiver, Processor, etc.) into the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet.

  • Page 16: Ultra-High Current Audio Outlets

    Ultra-High Current Audio Outlet Hook-Up 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 PowerCenter outlet. B) Plug each component’s power cord (Amplifier, etc.) into the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet.

  • Page 17: Coaxial Connections

    Coaxial Connections Hook-Up Coaxial Connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes on the incoming coax cable. Protect TV/Cable, Satellite and Antenna Connections as follows: From properly grounded TV/Cable Line From properly grounded Satellite Dish From properly grounded Antenna Note: You may need additional coaxial cables to connect the HTS 2600 to your components.

  • Page 18: Phone Connections

    Phone Connections Hook-Up 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. Protect Phone Line Connections as follows: From Telephone Wall Jack NOTE: The HTS 2600 is not intended for hook-up of any phone which carries two separate phone lines on a single 4-pin RJ11 jack.

  • Page 19: Remote "Dc In" Control

    Remote “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 20: Rack Mounting

    Rack Mounting Your PowerCenter This Monster PowerCenter includes two “rack ears” mounting plates for installation into a standard size equipment rack. A) Remove your PowerCenter trim covers using a screw counter-clockwise until the screw is completely removed. B) Align one rack ear over the two holes on the left side of the PowerCenter. Using the Allen key, turn the two screws clockwise until tight.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Symptom The PowerCenter is not receiving power. TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause Remedy The PowerCenter • Turn the PowerCenter switch on. is not turned On. • Make sure the PowerCenter’s AC power plug is plugged into a properly grounded 120 volts (nominal) wall outlet. •...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Symptom Possible Cause Component is The component is plugged into a switched outlet not receiving power. and the PowerCenter has not been turned On. The PowerCenter is plugged into a Switched outlet, but power on the component is not On. In some instances, a component plugged into a switched outlet won’t receive power when the PowerCenter is turned On unless...
  • Page 23 Symptom The Unswitched LED on front panel is Off. The Switched LED is Off. TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause The PowerCenter is not plugged in. The PowerCenter is plugged in, but the outlet is not receiving power. You are using the Switched Outlet Remote Turn-On feature and haven’t plugged the plug into the component you wish to use to activate the...
  • Page 24 Symptom Possible Cause “Timed On” You are using the Remote Turn-On feature indicator on front (Same as Switched) and haven’t plugged panel is Off. the plug into the component you wish to use to activate the Remote Turn-On. The component remote control you are using to power the Remote turn-on has a dead battery.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    HTS 2600 POWERCENTER Continuous Duty Electrical Rating Maximum Current Rating Protection Modes Total Energy Dissipation Clamping Level (TVSS Voltage) Clamping Response Time Remote “AC In” Control Remote “DC In” Control Dimensions SPECIFICATIONS 120V/60Hz 15A/1800W Line-Neutral (L-N) Line-Ground (L-G) Neutral-Ground (N-G) 5750 Joules 330 Volts Less than 1 Nanosecond (<1Ns)
  • Page 26 Monster quality specifications in China. ”Monste r“ ”Monste r Cable“ ”Monster Power“ ”Clean Power“ ”PowerCenter“”PowerLine“ “Monster Backbone” “T2” and “Tri-Mode” are registered and unregistered trademarks of Monster Cable Products, Inc. and its subsidiaries in the US and other locations. © 2004 Monster, LLC. HTS2600T2_MAN...

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