WARNING – Power Sources Do not plug your Monster PowerCenter into a power outlet that differs from the source indicated for safe use on the Monster PowerCenter. If you don’t know the type of electrical power that is supplied to your home, please consult your local power company.
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WARNING – Storm Precautions In the event of a lightning storm, it’s always a good idea to disconnect your Monster PowerCenter; there is no need to disconnect your separate components. Make sure that ALL of your components and PC products are protected with Monster Power.
PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION WARNING – Proper Grounding The 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 has proper grounding, have it checked by a qualified electrician.
A NOTE FROM THE HEAD MONSTER Dear Enthusiast, THANK YOU for purchasing the Monster Power Home Theatre Reference HTS 1000 MKII PowerCenter. This PowerCenter reflects our commitment to creating performance- enhancing solutions for home theater systems, so you can enjoy superior sound and picture quality.
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This feature automatically disconnects power from your electronics if you’re hit by a big surge. We’ve also included surge -protected coax and phone/network connections to ensure protection for all of your components. Monster PowerCenters also feature a patent pending color-coding system, which identifies where each component should be connected.
Clean Power circuitry are each designated with a Clean Power Stage. The PowerCenter ™ incorporates Monster Clean Power Stage 2 circuitry which filters both AC powerline noise and reduces noise generated by your connected equipment. Clean Power Stage 2 features two ultra-advanced, isolated filters (audio and video) to provide for the best possible AC powerline noise rejection and inter-component isolation for improved component- generated noise rejection.
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 $3,000.00 and now brings his expertise to Monster Power. Richard developed Monster’s patented Clean Power circuitry.
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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.
MONSTER HTS 1000 MKII POWERCENTER FEATURES TOP VIEW ANTENNA TV/MONITOR CABLE/SAT CATV UNSWITCHED – FILTER VIDEO Home Theatre PowerCenter ™ HTS 1000 MKII AUDIO FILTER – SWITCHED PHONE/NETWORK R E C E IV E R RECEIVER MAIN AMP TAPE...
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Monster HTS 1000 MKII PowerCenter Features 1. ON/OFF Switch: This switch turns the PowerCenter on and off. The switch lights up when turned to the ON position, providing power to components plugged into the switched outlets. Pressing the switch to the OFF position shuts off power to switched outlets.
Video Outlet (Unswitched) 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.
Audio Outlet (Switched) 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.
HOOK-UP GUIDE Coaxial Connections Hook-up Coaxial connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes on the incoming coax cable. Protect Cable/TV, Satellite and Antenna as follows: O U T CATV ANTENNA From properly To TV/Cable Box grounded Antenna From properly grounded Television TV/Cable Line...
HOOK-UP GUIDE Phone/Network Connections Hook-Up Phone connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes coming from the phone/Ethernet line. This PowerCenter also incorporates a phone splitter for convenience. Protect Phone Line/Network Connections as follows: To phone, satellite receiver, digital video recorder (DVR) or other device or network From telephone wall jack...
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Remedy The PowerCenter is The PowerCenter • Turn the PowerCenter switch on. not receiving power. is not turned On. • Make sure the PowerCenter’s AC power plug is plugged into a properly grounded 120 volts (nominal) wall outlet. •...
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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 •...