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Monster Power HTS2500MKII Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter ™ HTS2500 MKII 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: To Avoid 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 openly exposed (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 that are connected to 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 for safety and to protect connected equipment. If your AC outlet is improperly wired (no ground or reverse polarity), the green ”GROUND OK” and/or “WIRING OK” LED indicators on the front panel of the Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS 2500 will not light up.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The result is high quality picture and sound that’s free from performance-damaging interference. Another Monster Power breakthrough is the PowerCenter’s ultra-low loss RF circuitry. While other “line conditioners” feature coaxial outlets for convenience, their insertion loss can be up to 30dB. The PowerCenter’s incredibly small insertion loss makes it ideal for all digital coaxial connections such as DBS.Your PowerCenter also features an exclusive color-coding...

  • Page 8: Monster's Patented Clean Power Stages

    MONSTER’S PATENTED CLEAN POWER STAGES Each PowerCenter features a stage of Clean Power. Clean Power performs two tasks vital to high performance audio and video reproduction: filtration and isolation. The higher the Clean Power stage, the more sophisticated and advanced the filters are, to reject noise generated on the AC powerline. Also, the higher the Clean Power stage, the more isolation between connected equipment for maximum component-generated noise rejection.

  • 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 10 125 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 that deliver the best possible...

  • Page 11: Content Checklist

    HTS 2500 ™ MKII 4) One sheet of Monster Power Color-Coded Audio/Video ID labels (included). 5) One Monster Video Cable (included) and one Monster Phone Cable (included). 6) One Remote AC Control Cable (included). 7) One pair of rack mount ears (included).

  • Page 12: Hookup Guide

    HOOKUP GUIDE STEP 1 DBS/Phone Hookup FOR PAY-PER-VIEW DEVICES (SUCH AS DBS) A) Connect one end of a phone cable into a telephone wall jack. Plug the other end into the HTS 2500 MKII “IN” jack (figure 1a). B) Connect a second phone cable from either the “OUT 1” or “OUT 2” jacks to the Pay-Per-View input on your DBS receiver (figures 1b and 1c).
  • Page 13 PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120-volt wall socket. You can plug video and digital components (e.g., VCR, camcorder) into these AC outlets. A) Attach a Monster Power ID label to each component’s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate ®...
  • Page 14 D) SPARE: Plug your additional video or digital component into the corresponding SPARE outlet. E) CABLE/SAT: If you have a cable TV box, plug its power cord into the corresponding CABLE/SAT outlet. If you are using a satellite receiver, plug its power cord into the same outlet. F) DVD: If you have a DVD player, plug its power cord into the corresponding DVD outlet.
  • Page 15 PowerCenter is turned on or off. You can plug analog audio components such as preamplifiers into these outlets. A) Attach a Monster Power ID label to each component’s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate ®...
  • Page 16 These outlets are timed (delayed turn-on) to enable sequential power activation. This way, power amplifiers are turned on last and turned off first, preventing the “thump” from getting to your speakers. A) Attach a Monster Power ID label to each component’s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate ®...
  • Page 17 STEP 5 Coaxial Outlet Hookup NOTE: You will need additional coaxial cables to connect the PowerCenter to your components. Protect Cable TV, Satellite, and Antenna Connections as Follows: CABLE TV To TV, VCR, or cable box From grounding block (connected to incoming cable TV line)* SATELLITE To satellite receiver...
  • Page 18 STEP 6 Remote DC Control Hookups NOTE: This feature allows you to turn on/off your PowerCenter via your Home Automated Control System. A component you don’t want powered constantly (such as your projector or surround amplifier) can be plugged into one of the PowerCenter’s switched or timed outlets and be remotely activated when needed.
  • Page 19 STEP 7 Remote AC Control Hookups NOTE: This feature allows you to turn on/off your PowerCenter via your A/V receiver or preamplifier. You can’t turn off the PowerCenter using the front panel ON/OFF button when there is any external signal feeding either the AC or DC input jacks on the PowerCenter.
  • Page 20 STEP 8 Rack Mounting Your PowerCenter A) Remove your PowerCenter trim covers using a 3/32 Allen key (not included). Turn each Allen screw counter-clockwise until it is completely removed. B) Align one rack ear over the three 3/32 holes on the left side of the PowerCenter. Using a 3/32 Allen key, turn each Allen screw clockwise until tight.

  • Page 21: Grounding Your Cable Tv, Satellite Dish, And Antenna Connections

    GROUNDING YOUR CABLE TV, SATELLITE DISH, AND ANTENNA CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: ™ Improper grounding can easily result in surge damage, regardless of the Clean Power filters and surge protection provided by your PowerCenter. Proper grounding can only be accomplished by using a special grounding block attached to a cold water pipe or copper ground rod driven into the ground.

  • Page 22: Hts 2500

    HTS 2500 FEATURES MKII PLEASE TURN TO NEXT PAGE FOR DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT FEATURES PROTECTION ON OUTLETS Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS2500 ™ MKII MONSTER MONSTER MONSTER MONSTER with Clean Power Stage Two Filtering CABLE TV REMOTE OUT 1 AC IN 110V 0.3A PHONE...

  • Page 23: Mkii Features

    3. Ground OK LED: Indicates the PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120V AC power outlet. 4. Surge Protected LED: Indicates Monster Power Surge Protection Circuitry is functioning properly. 5. Clean Power LED: Indicates Monster Clean Power circuitry is functioning.
  • Page 24 NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWING ON PAGE 16 9. Video/Digital Interference Reduction Filter (Unswitched Outlets): Special filter circuit designed to reduce interference (such as wide band noise that would disturb performance) to your video and digital components. NOTE: It does not harm analog audio and high current audio components to be connected to the video/digital filter outlet section.
  • Page 25 NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWING ON PAGE 16 12. Cable TV Coaxial Input/Output: The input connects the coaxial cable from a wall cable outlet. The output connects the coaxial cable to the input of your TV, VCR, or cable box. 13. Satellite Coaxial Input/Output: The input connects the coaxial cable from your satellite dish. The output connects the coaxial cable to the input of your satellite receiver.
  • Page 26 NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWING ON PAGE 16 20. Extra-long 8 ft. Ultra-High Current PowerLine 200 Power Cord: For maximum power delivery and easy ™ reach to outlets. 21. Monster Power Color-Coded Audio/Video ID Labels: For easy identification of your components and where they’re connected.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM – The PowerCenter is not receiving power. Possible Cause #1 The PowerCenter is not turned on. Possible Solutions • Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the PowerCenter. • Make sure the PowerCenter’s AC power plug is plugged into a properly grounded 120V wall outlet. •...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Possible Cause #3 The PowerCenter’s power cord is plugged into an outlet on the back of one of your components and the component is not turned on. Possible Solution • Turn on the component. NOTE: For the best possible performance, plug the PowerCenter into a wall outlet, not an outlet on another component.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Possible Cause #2 PowerCenter is plugged into a switched outlet on a component which is not turned on. The PowerCenter will not receive power and therefore will not provide power to the components plugged into the PowerCenter’s outlets. Possible Solution •...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) PROBLEM – The ”SWITCHED ON“ LED is off. Possible Cause #1 You are using the Remote AC Control feature (see page 13) and haven’t plugged the Remote AC Control Cable into either the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet or the component you wish to activate the Remote AC Control feature. Possible Solution •...
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) PROBLEM – ”TIMED ON“ LED is Off. Possible Cause #1 You are using the Remote AC Control feature (see page 13) and haven’t plugged the Remote AC Control Cable into either the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet or the component you wish to activate the Remote AC Control feature. Possible Solution •...

  • Page 32: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. What is the importance of component-to-component filtering? A. With the Monster PowerCenter, AC power must first go through a segment of noise filters, which isolates your equipment from noise on the AC power line. Most manufacturers’ battle against line noise stops there. The next crucial step of noise filtering must occur between components.
  • Page 33 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. Will it harm a component to plug it into an outlet that it’s not designated to power, like a high power amplifier into an outlet marked for TV? A. No. However, you may not realize the full performance potential of the component. Q.

  • Page 34: 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 35 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 36 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 37: Warranty Information

    Monster Cable Products, Inc. warrants that this product shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for 5 years from the date of purchase from an authorized Monster Power dealer. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is nontransferable. During the warranty period, Monster Cable Products, Inc.
  • Page 38 GENERAL PROVISIONS As To Each Warranty: Any technical or other advice offered before or after delivery with respect to the use and application of the product is furnished without charge and subject to the understanding that such advice is issued at the purchaser’s sole risk without any limitation or modifications of any disclaimer or other provision contained herein.
  • Page 39 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 40 7. If it is determined that the damage was caused by the Monster Power product, Monster Cable Products, Inc., 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 41: How To Contact Us

    APPENDIX C How to Contact Us Write to us at: Monster Power 455 Valley Drive Brisbane, CA 94005 Visit us on the web at: monstercable.com Call us toll-free at: 877/800-8989...

  • Page 42: 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 43 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 44 CA 94005 • • Visit us on the web at: monstercable.com The Monster Power Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS2500 is protected MKII under U.S. Pat. No. 5,589,718. Other Patents Pending. ”Monster“ ”Monster Cable“ ”Monster Power“ ”Clean Power“ ”PowerCenter“ and ”PowerLine“ are registered and unregistered trademarks of Monster Cable Products, Inc.

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