Monster Power PowerCenter HTS1000 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 ® Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter ™ HTS1000 & HTS1000 CI HTS2000 & HTS2000 CI Owner’s Manual...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Important Safety Precautions ............ii Proper Grounding and Installation Tips .
Page 3: Important Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read and observe the following safety points at all times. 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.
Page 4 WARNING – Liquid: Avoiding Electrical shocks 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 bathroom sink).
Page 5 WARNING – Storm Precautions In the event of a lightning storm, immediately disconnect your Monster PowerCenter from its power source. After you’ve done this, it’s not necessary to disconnect any components from your Monster PowerCenter. WARNING – No User Serviceable Parts Inside If, for any reason, your Monster PowerCenter is not operating properly, do not remove any part of the unit (cover, etc.,) for repair.
Page 6: Proper Grounding And Installation Tips
PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION TIPS CAUTION – Proper Grounding Monster PowerCenters require a properly grounded 3-wire outlet to protect connected equipment. If your AC outlet is improperly wired (no ground or reverse polarity), the Green "Ground Ok" light on the top panel of the Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter will not light up.
Page 7: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank You Thank you for purchasing Monster Power’s Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter. The PowerCenter reflects Monster’s commitment to creating performance-enhancing solutions for home theatre systems, so you will enjoy superior picture and sound quality. Ordinary AC power accessories compromise the quality of the components they power. The PowerCenter’s advanced technologies and innovative design solve this problem and offer several unique convenience and performance features.
Page 8 VCR into a switched outlet and be forced to reset its clock when power is interrupted. The HTS1000 CI and HTS2000 CI offer all the same performance, convenience, and protection features as the HTS1000 and HTS2000, plus special custom install features like our 12 volt 1/8 inch minijack input for remote turn-on of switched outlets.
Page 9: The Design Minds Behind The Monster Powercenter
Richard Marsh – There are few experts able to solve the complex problems of AC power. Richard Marsh is one of the illustrious few. He has designed best selling power conditioning components costing more than $3,000 and now brings his expertise to Monster Power. Richard developed Monster’s exclusive Clean Power circuitry.
Page 10 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and later a touring musician, Noel has invented or co-invented over 125 U.S. and international patents and drives the explosive growth of The Monster Group into more than 80 countries worldwide. Monster Power is his realization of a long-nurtured vision of making affordable power solutions...
Page 11: Content Checklist
2) Your favorite pen or a computer with internet browser (for registering your warranty information). 3) One Monster Power Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter (HTS1000, HTS1000 CI, HTS2000, or HTS2000 CI). 4) One sheet of Monster Power audio/video ID labels (included).
Page 12: Hookup Guide
Pay-Per-View/Phone Line Hookup NOTE: HTS1000, HTS1000 CI, HTS2000 and HTS2000 CI PowerCenters are intended for hookup of a single line phone only. A second line will NOT be connected through the phone line surge protector. A) Connect the end of your phone cable into the phone wall outlet. Plug the other end into the PowerCenter “Phone In”...
Page 13 STEP 2 Remote DC Control Hookup (HTS1000 CI and HTS2000 CI models only) This feature allows you to turn your PowerCenter On via the remote control that operates your A/V receiver or preamp. A) Plug in the Remote DC control 1/8" minijack cable (not supplied) to the corresponding 12 volt remote trigger input on the PowerCenter.
Page 14 STEP 3 Coaxial Input/Output Hookup You will need additional coaxial cables to connect your PowerCenter to your components. See illustration on page 14, which shows a proper grounding schematic. Protect Cable TV, Satellite and Antenna Connections as Follows: To Satellite Receiver To VCR, TV or To Cable Box or TV...
Page 15 Because certain components don’t need continuous power, or shouldn’t be turned on continuously, these outlets are “switched. ” This means the components plugged into these outlets won’t receive power until your PowerCenter is turned On. A) Attach a Monster Power ID label to each component’s power cord ®...
Page 16 PowerCenter is turned On. You can plug any type of low current audio component (e.g., portable cassette player) or video component (e.g., camcorder) into the preamp or tape outlets. A) Attach a Monster Power ID label to each component’s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color-coded PowerCenter outlet.
Page 17 120 volt wall socket. You can plug any type of analog video component (e.g., VCR, camcorder) into this outlet. Plug your component’s power cord into the corresponding A/V RECEIVER or TELEVISION outlet. A) Attach a Monster Power ID label to each component’s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate PowerCenter outlet.
Page 18 (e.g., camcorder) into this outlet. Plug your component’s power cord into the corresponding spare outlet. CABLE/SAT DVD/CD SPARE TAPE VCR 1 CABLE/SAT DVD/CD PHONE PHONE HTS1000 and HTS1000 CI (SIDE VIEW) HTS2000 and HTS2000 CI (SIDE VIEW)
Page 19 STEP 7 Rackmounting Your PowerCenter A) Remove your PowerCenter trim covers using a 3/32 Allen key (not included). Turn each Allen screw counter-clockwise until the screw is completely removed. B) Align one rack ear over the two 3/32 holes on the left side of the PowerCenter, lining up the rack’s corresponding holes.
Page 20: Grounding Your Monster Powercenter
125V AC 15A 1875W Max. HTS2000 RECEIVER TAPE SPARE PREAMP GROUNDING BLOCK TOTAL 1500W MAX. UNSWITCHED ON COLD WATER PIPE 125V AC 15A 1875W Max. OR GROUNDING ROD HTS1000 ANTENNA CATV SPLITTER COAX SECTION OF HTS1000/2000 CABLE BOX SATELLITE RECEIVER...
Page 21: Product Features
HTS1000/HTS1000 CI FEATURES PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 17 FOR DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT FEATURES HTS1000 CI only Capacity Transient Peak 10/1000 3000V/400A Suppression Transient Phone Capacity Transient Peak 1/50 3000V/150A 1.5Ghz loss insertion Than Less Suppression Transient Coax Capacity Transient Peak...
Page 22 HTS2000/HTS2000 CI FEATURES PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 17 FOR DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT FEATURES HTS2000 CI only SPARE AUDIO PREAMP TAPE RECEIVER ANTENNA CATV SPARE TAPE VCR 1 CABLE/SAT DVD/CD Home Theatre PowerCenter HTS2000 CI ™ PHONE CD PLAYER...
Page 23 3. Protection On: When this LED is On, Monster Power Surge Protection Circuitry is functioning properly. If the LED is off, Monster Power Surge Protection Circuitry has malfunctioned. If the light is off when properly connected to a 120V AC outlet, unplug the PowerCenter immediately.
Page 24 NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGES 15-16 7. Antenna Coaxial Input/Output: The input connects the coaxial cable from your TV Antenna. The output connects the coaxial cable to input of your TV or VCR (or signal splitter). 8. Low Noise Audio Filter (Switched Outlets): These outlets are designed with a special filter circuit that reduces audible noise in your audio components.
Page 25 A special Gas Surge Arrestor protects the phone line against AC Power surges. 12. Remote DC Control: (HTS1000 CI and HTS2000 CI only) For custom installation applications. Allows you to turn your PowerCenter On via the remote that operates your Custom Installation center.
Page 26: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM – The PowerCenter is not receiving power. Possible Cause #1 The PowerCenter is not turned On. Possible Solutions • Turn the PowerCenter switch On. • Make sure the PowerCenter’s AC power plug is plugged into a properly grounded 120V wall outlet.
Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Possible Cause #3 The PowerCenter cord is plugged into an outlet on the back of one of your components and the component is not turned On. Possible Solutions • Turn the component power On. NOTE: For the best possible performance, plug the PowerCenter into a wall unit, not another component.
Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Possible Cause #2 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 the component power is also switched On.
Page 29: Frequently Asked Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. What is the importance of separate filtering for audio and video? A. The nature of the audio and video signal is very different. Each application generates a different kind of noise and is sensitive to different types of noise. Video components generate a wide band of video interference. Audio components generate a narrow band of interference.
Page 30: Glossary Of Terms
CSA: A common abbreviation for Canadian Standards Association. CSA has developed over 200 standards, including several for electrical and electronic products. Clean Power: Noise filtering designed exclusively for Monster Power products by renowned engineer/inventor Richard Marsh. Filters out unwanted interference caused by RFI, EMI, and component-generated noise, so components plugged into a PowerCenter can deliver maximum performance without noise entering their signal path.
Page 31 Filter: A selective network of resistors, inductors, or capacitors which offers comparatively little opposition to certain frequencies, while blocking or attenuating other frequencies. Ground: A point in an electrical system that has zero voltage. Usually, the chassis of an electrical component is at ground potential and thus serves as the return path for signals as well as for power circuits.
Page 32 Spike: An abrupt transient which comprises part of a pulse, but exceeds its average amplitude considerably. Surge: A large, sudden change of voltage or current, usually caused by the collapse of a magnetic field or by a shortened or opened circuit element. Surge Protector: A device which protects component circuitry from high alternating voltage peaks or transients.
Page 33: Warranty Information
APPENDIX B Warranty Information Monster Cable Products, Inc. warrants that this product shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for its lifetime. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is nontransferable. During the warranty period, Monster Cable Products, Inc.
Page 34 WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MONSTER CABLE PRODUCTS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES. Product Warranty Home Theatre Reference PowerCenters HTS1000, HTS1000 CI, HTS2000, and HTS2000 CI offer a Lifetime Product Warranty.
Page 35 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 36 7. If it is determined that the damage was caused by the Monster Power product, Monster, at its discretion, will direct you to: A. Obtain a repair estimate at a service center authorized by the manufacturer of the connected equipment;...
Page 37: How To Contact Us
APPENDIX C How to Contact Us Write to us at: Monster Power C/O Monster Cable Products, Inc. 455 Valley Drive Brisbane, CA 94005 Visit us on the web at: www.monstercable.com Call us toll-free at: 877/800-8989...
Page 38: Warranty Registration
Name and Location of Dealer ____________________________________________________________________________________ Monster Power Model Purchased ______________________________________________________ Serial Number ______________ Other Monster Power and/or Monster Cable Products Used ______________________________________________________________ 1. How did you hear about Monster Power? o Salesperson o Friend o Newspaper/Magazine Advertisement o Newspaper/Magazine Story or Review o In-Store Display o Other_____________________________ 2.
Page 39 15. Do you rent…o DVDs o Video Tapes o Laser Discs 16. Do you buy…o DVDs o Video Tapes o Laser Discs 17. If you could suggest a new Monster Power product or an improvement to one or more of our existing products, what would it be?________________________________________________________________________________________...
Page 40 NOTES...
Page 41 NOTES...
Page 42 • Visit us on the web at: www.monstercable.com The Monster Power Home Theatre Reference PowerCenters HTS1000, HTS1000 CI, HTS2000, and HTS2000 CI are protected under U.S. Pat. No. 5,589,718. Other Patents Pending. ”Monster“ ”Monster Cable“ ”Monster Power“ ”Clean Power“ ”PowerCenter“...

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