WARNING – Liquid: Avoiding Electrical Shocks A. Do not operate your Monster PowerCenter if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit. B. Do not operate your Monster PowerCenter near rain or water that’s spilled or contained...
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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 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 –...
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.
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We know your new PowerCenter will help bring it all together with Clean Power and superior system protection. With Monster Power, you’ll enjoy the best possible sound and picture. And, that’s what home theater is all about.
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).
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.
Monster Power’s elite research and development team. 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 2600 POWERCENTER FEATURES HTS 2600 FRONT VIEW HTS 2600 REAR VIEW...
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3. “Wiring OK” Indicator: Indicates if the Line and Neutral wires from the wall outlet to the PowerCenter are reversed. Please consult your electrician to correct this immediately. 4. “Clean Power On” Indicator: Indicates Monster Clean Power circuitry is functioning properly. 5. “Switched On” Indicator: Indicates power is being supplied to the switched outlets.
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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.
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.
HOOK-UP GUIDE 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.
HOOK-UP GUIDE 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.
HOOK-UP GUIDE 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 To TV/Cable Box TV/Cable Line From properly grounded To Satellite Receiver Satellite Dish From properly grounded...
HOOK-UP GUIDE 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 To Satellite Receiver, Digital Video Recorder (DVR) or Telephone...
HOOK-UP GUIDE 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.
HOOK-UP GUIDE 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 ⁄ or 2.5 mm Allen (Hex) key (not included). Turn each Allen screw counter-clockwise until the screw is completely removed.
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 •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Remedy The Unswitched LED The PowerCenter is not plugged in. • Plug the PowerCenter into a properly on front panel is Off. grounded 120 volts (nominal) outlet The PowerCenter is plugged in, and make sure it is on. but the outlet is not receiving power.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Remedy “Timed On” You are using the Remote Turn-On feature • Plug the plug into component you wish indicator on front (Same as Switched) and haven’t plugged to use to activate the Remote Turn-On. the plug into the component you wish to use panel is Off.
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