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Monster Power AVS2000 PRO Owner's Manual
Monster Power AVS2000 PRO Owner's Manual

Monster Power AVS2000 PRO Owner's Manual

Professional reference automatic voltage stabilizer

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AVS 2000 PRO
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE STABILIZER ™
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Summary of Contents for Monster Power AVS2000 PRO

  • Page 1 ® AVS 2000 PRO PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE STABILIZER ™ Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 WARNING: The AVS 2000 Pro should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on or near the apparatus. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 4 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
  • Page 5 INSTALLATION: A) Water and moisture: Do not use the AVS 2000 PRO near water, such as a bathtub, washbowl, or swimming pool. The AVS 2000PRO should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the AVS 2000 PRO.
  • Page 6 ELECTRIC POWER: A) Power Sources: The AVS 2000 PRO should only be connected to power sources specified in the owner’s manual and marked on the unit. B) Grounding prong: Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Behind the Monster Stabilizer Design ........
  • Page 8: Monsterous Introduction

    MONSTEROUS INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Monster Power Professional Reference Automatic Voltage Stabilizer ™ AVS 2000 PRO. AVS 2000 PRO is designed to stabilize power line fluctuations and maintain constant voltage to your professional components. Voltage sags (below the standard RMS value of 120 volts) are often caused by power- hungry devices which draw more power (over 1800 watts) than your studio was designed to support.
  • Page 9: Behind The Monster Stabilizer Design

    Richard Marsh – There are few experts able to solve the complex problems of AC power, and Richard Marsh is one of the illustrious few. He’s designed best-selling power conditioners costing more than $3,000, and now brings his expertise to Monster Power. Richard developed Monster’s exclusive Clean Power circuitry, and several other groundbreaking designs. Richard’s background and research into amplifier and capacitors led to the development of the Servo-DC feedback circuit for power amplifiers –...
  • Page 10 Noel Lee – The Head Monster is best known for popularizing the concept of high performance audio cable over 20 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 125 U.S.
  • Page 11: Avs 2000 Pro - Front Panel

    AVS 2000 PRO — FRONT PANEL NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 5 INDEX DRAWINGS 1. Input/Output Voltage Meter: Displays input or output voltage. 2. Voltage Correction Meter: Continuously displays voltage increasing or decreasing to maintain 120 volts. 3. Current Usage Meter: Displays current draw. 4.
  • Page 12 INPUT/OUTPUT VOLTAGE CURRENT USAGE VOLTAGE CORRECTION GROUND SURGE LINE AND PROTECTED NEUTRAL OK NORMAL SWITCHED ABNORMAL VOLTAGE OUTLETS ON VOLTAGE CONDITION CONDITION SEQUENTIAL INPUT VOLTAGE AND AVS2000 PRO POWER ON/OFF READOUT DIMMER PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE STABILIZER ™ Figure 1...
  • Page 13: Avs 2000 Pro - Back Panel

    AVS 2000 PRO — BACK PANEL 1. Unswitched Outlets: Provides power to components or Monster PowerCenters regardless of the status of the Sequential Power ON/OFF button (see Fig.1 #10). 2. Switched Outlets: Provides power to connected components only when the Sequential Power ON/OFF button (see Fig.1 #10) is initiated.
  • Page 14: Outlet Programming

    OUTLET PROGRAMMING Outlet banks 1-4 of your AVS 2000 PRO are “switched” outlets. This means you can program them for sequential turn-on. Sequential turn-on is one of AVS 2000 PRO’s key features, helping maintain the peak performance of your components. Without sequential turn-on, you’d power all your devices at once, causing unnecessary electrical stress known as “turn-on surge.”...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM – The AVS 2000 PRO is not receiving power. Possible Cause #1 The AVS 2000 PRO is not turned on. Possible Solution: • Make sure the AVS 2000 PRO’s AC power plug is plugged into a properly grounded 120V wall outlet.
  • Page 16 PROBLEM – AVS 2000 PRO is not providing power to the components. Possible Cause #1 The component is plugged into a “switched outlet” and the AVS 2000 PRO has not been turned on. Possible Solution • Press the ON button on the AVS 2000 PRO and wait for a few seconds for the components plugged into the AVS 2000 PRO’s “switched outlets”...
  • Page 17 This warranty does not extend to any Monster Power product that has been damaged or rendered defective (a) as a result of accident, misuse or abuse; (b) by the use of parts not manufactured or sold by Monster Power; or (c) by modification of product.
  • Page 18 THE ABOVE ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MONSTER POWER BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES.
  • Page 19 CONNECTED EQUIPMENT CLAIM How To Make A Claim In the event damage has occurred to equipment which is properly connected to a Monster Power product as a result of an abnormally high voltage spike, you must follow these instructions. 1. Call 877-800-8989.
  • Page 20 7. If it is determined that the damage was caused by the Monster Power product, Monster Power, at its discretion, will direct you to: A. Obtain a repair estimate at a service center authorized by the manufacturer of the connected equipment; or, B.
  • Page 21 APPENDIX B How to Contact Us Write to us at: Monster 455 Valley Drive Brisbane, CA 94005 Visit us on the web at: monsterpower.com Call us toll-free at: 877-800-8989...
  • Page 22 • Visit us on the web at: monsterpower.com The Monster Power Professional Reference AVS 2000 PRO is Automatic Voltage Stabilizer is protected under U.S. Pat. No. 5,589,718. Other Patents Pending. “Monste r”: “Monste r Cable” “Monster Power” “Clean Power” “PowerLine”...