Monster High Definition PowerCenter HDP1400G Owner's Manual

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HDP 1400G
High Definition PowerCenter
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® HDP 1400G High Definition PowerCenter ™ Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ® The Minds Behind The Monster PowerCenter Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ™...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    A . Do not operate your Monster PowerCenter if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit . Do not operate your Monster PowerCenter near rain or water that’s spilled or contained (e .g ., bathtub, kitchen or sink) .
  • Page 5 If your power cord’s protective jacket begins to rip or fray, exposing the internal wiring, shielding, etc ., disconnect it from the AC power source and discontinue use of the Monster PowerCenter immediately . See the Warranty Information section of this owner’s manual for important details .
  • Page 6 CaUTIOn – To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only indoors and in dry locations . Do not allow the device to be exposed to moisture, rain, dust, excessive heat or direct sunlight . CaUTIOn – Connect this device to a 3-prong-grounded outlet . Make sure the circuit branch is protected and not servicing equipment requiring heavy electricity .
  • Page 7: 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 . Important note – Proper Power and Protection To completely protect your equipment against electrical surges, every AC power cable coaxial cable, network line, and phone line in the system must be connected to an appropriate PowerCenter outlet or port .
  • Page 8: A Note From The Head Monster

    THe HeaD MOnsTeR THanK YOU for purchasing the Monster Power High Definition PowerCenter HDP 1400G . ® This PowerCenter is designed to save energy costs by eliminating stand-by mode power consumption . It also provides advanced power protection to keep your valuable home theater equipment safe from dangerous power conditions, and features power filters specially tuned for high definition AV components .
  • Page 9 These days, AV components are better than ever, providing thrilling surround sound and razor sharp HD picture . With Monster Power, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your home theater investment is protected and that you’re getting all the performance you paid for, while saving money and energy with GreenPower .
  • Page 10: Monster Greenpower

    MOnsTeR GReenPOWeR Rf COnTROlleD OUTleTs ™ GreenPower RF Controlled Outlets provide a convenient way to reduce energy wasted by your equipment in stand-by mode . Five outlets can be turned on or off with the wireless radio frequency remote control included .
  • Page 11: Filtering

    HDTV and other electronics from unnecessary wear . HD Clean Power maximizes your equipment’s lifespan and ensures the best possible picture and sound performance . To learn more about patented Monster Clean Power and the complete product family of PowerCenters, voltage stabilizers and amplifiers, please visit MonsterPower.com .
  • Page 12: Monster T2 ™ Technology

    The Monster HDP1400G 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 80Vrms or above 132Vrms) .
  • Page 13: Advanced Tri-Mode

    PROTeCTIOn ® For added protection against more powerful overloads, patented Monster Tri-Mode automatically disconnects your equipment and sounds an alarm . Tri-Mode protects against surges and spikes on all three power lines (line, neutral, and ground) for a triple layer of safety .
  • Page 14: The Minds Behind The Monster Powercenter

    – a concept that is used by virtually invented or co-invented over 250 U .S . and international every amplifier manufacturer today . patents . Monster Power is Noel’s realization of a long- nurtured vision of making affordable power solutions that Demian Martin – Demian helped create deliver the best possible sound and picture .
  • Page 15: Monster Hdp 1400G Powercenter Features

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  • Page 16 RF Controlled Outlets: These outlets are controlled by the RF remote control . ™ 6 . RF Remote Control Dock: Convenient docking space for remote control 7 . "Clean Power On" Indicator Light: Indicates Monster Clean Power Circuitry is functioning properly . ™...
  • Page 17 sIDe 10 . Cable Line Surge Suppression: Provides surge protection on cable TV/antenna lines . 11 . Satellite Line Surge Suppression: Ultra-low loss connection provides surge protection on satellite line . 12 . Resettable Circuit Breaker: Activates to prevent overload . Press reset button to resume normal operation . 13 .
  • Page 18: Hook-Up Guide

    HOOK-UP GUIDe Monster GreenPower Rf Control Outlets These outlets are controlled by the included RF Remote Control . When you turn off these outlets with the Remote Control, the components plugged into these outlets will not draw any power, eliminating wasted stand-by mode power consumption .
  • Page 19: Rf Remote Control Syncing For Multiple Powercenters

    HOOK-UP GUIDe Rf Remote Control syncing for Multiple PowerCenters The GreenPower RF Remote Control can be used with more than one RF Controlled Monster PowerCenter . ™ ® ™ To use the RF remote control for more than one unit, it is necessary to sync its signal to the PowerCenter 1.
  • Page 20: Coaxial Connections Hook-Up

    HOOK-UP GUIDe Coaxial Connections Hook-Up Coaxial Connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes on the incoming coax cable . The HDP1400G Cable/TV coaxial connection also features ground loop isolation to dramatically reduce unwanted noise . Only a Cable TV line should be connected to the PowerCenter’s Cable TV coaxial connection . Connecting a Satellite or other cable to the PowerCenter’s Cable TV connection may result in compromised reception .
  • Page 21: Phone And Network Connections

    HOOK-UP GUIDe Phone and network 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 and network Connections as follows: OUT 1 OUT 2 From Telephone...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUblesHOOTInG symptom Possible Cause Remedy The PowerCenter is not receiving power . The PowerCenter is not turned On . • Turn the PowerCenter switch on. • Make sure the PowerCenter’s AC power plug is plugged into a properly grounded 120 volts (nominal) wall outlet . •...
  • Page 23 TROUblesHOOTInG symptom Possible Cause Remedy Component is The component is plugged into a switched outlet • Turn the PowerCenter On. not receiving power . and the PowerCenter has not been turned On . • Or, plug the component into an Unswitched outlet. The PowerCenter is plugged into a Switched outlet, but power on the •...
  • Page 24 TROUblesHOOTInG symptom Possible Cause Remedy Video picture has rolling The incoming video signal is not properly grounded . • Contact your cable or satellite provider bars or ghosting . to correct your installation . The PowerCenter is emitting The PowerCenter protection circuitry has sacrificed itself to •...
  • Page 25: Specifications

    sPeCIfICaTIOns HDP 1400G POWeRCenTeR Continuous Duty electrical Rating 120V/60Hz Maximum Current Rating 15A/1800W Line-Neutral (L-N) Protection Modes Line-Ground (L-G) Neutral-Ground (N-G) Total energy Dissipation 4626 Joules Clamping level (Tvss voltage) 400 Volts (PLC Outlet-Supression Voltage is 400-500V max . Steady state clamping voltage is 700V) Dimensions Width: 17 .12"...
  • Page 26: Warranty Information

    WaRRanTY fOR COnsUMeRs Monster, LLC, 7251 Lake Mead Blvd West, Las Vegas, NV 89128, 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 27 (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 28 Specifications Table has expired, or after You have transferred ownership of the Product, whichever occurs earlier . Also, You must call Monster and obtain a Return Authorization Number (as described under “How to Make a Claim”) within two (2) months after You discover a Product Defect (or should have discovered it, if such Product Defect was obvious) .
  • Page 29: General Provisions

    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...
  • Page 30 Monster may, at its discretion, direct You to obtain a repair estimate at a service center or, to send the Connected Equipment to Monster for repair . 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 32 Designed in the USA and manufactured for Monster to its quality specifications. Made in China. The Monster Power HDP 1400G is protected under the following patents: U.S.: 5,589,718; 7,262,945 B2; 6,473,510 B1; 6,614,636 B1; 6,683,770 B1; 6,829,129 B2; 7,262,945 B2; D559,239 S. Taiwan: NI-130119; NI-171813; NI-165023; NI-223486.

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