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- Page 1 PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:35 PM Page 1 ® PRO 3500 Professional Power Center ™ with Clean Power Stage 2 v.2.1 Filtering ™ Owner’s Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:35 PM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Important Safety Precautions ............ii Proper Grounding and Installation Tips . -
Page 4: Important Safety Precautions
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:35 PM Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read and observe the following safety points at all times. Failure to do so may cause serious personal injury and/or death. WARNING – Power Sources Do not plug this Professional PowerCenter into a power outlet that differs from the source ™... - Page 5 Do not operate your Monster PowerCenter if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit. Contact Monster Power for instructions (see page 22). Do not operate your Monster PowerCenter near rain or any standing water (e.g., puddle, bathtub, kitchen or bathroom sink).
- Page 6 PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:35 PM Page 6 WARNING – Storm Precautions In the event of a lightning storm, immediately disconnect (unplug) 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 –...
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Page 7: Proper Grounding And Installation Tips
AC outlet is improperly wired (no ground or reverse polarity), the Green “Ground OK” light on the front panel of the Professional PowerCenter PRO 3500 will not light up. In this event, call an electrician to fix the problem in your home’s wiring. -
Page 8: Introduction
Since 1979, Monster has provided high performance instrument and speaker cables to performing musicians and recording professionals around the world. In 1998, we introduced Monster Power, a complete line of affordable, audiophile-grade PowerCenters that provided better sound, and complete protection against electrical surges and spikes. Robert Harley and The Absolute Sound magazine said it best, “In my ten years as a reviewer, I’ve never heard as dramatic an improvement... -
Page 9: The Design Minds Behind The 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 Noel solicited the advice and input from numerous studio aces when laying the groundwork for the PowerCenter PRO 3500, so every musician, recording engineer, and studio owner could enjoy an affordable power solution that delivered the best possible performance.
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Page 11: Content Checklist
Before you do anything, make sure you have everything you need to enjoy the high performance of your Monster PowerCenter. You’ll need the following items to get started: 1) This owner’s manual. 2) Your favorite pen or a computer with internet browser (for registering your warranty information). 3) One Monster Professional PowerCenter PRO 3500. - Page 12 4:36 PM Page 12 Rackmounting Your PowerCenter Use 10/32 screws (not supplied) to fasten your PowerCenter into any standard, 19" wide equipment rack. NOTE: Monster recommends using protective washers to prevent damaging the faceplate finish. PRO 3500 Faceplate Rack ”Ear”...
- Page 13 PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 13 Three-Stage Sequential Power-Up/Power-Down for Digital, Analog, and High Current Outlets Turn on the PowerCenter. The digital outlets are switched, and the analog and high current outlets are separately timed, providing sequential activation of your components. This gives your digital “front-end” equipment a chance to initialize and run any self tests that the manufacturer has programmed.
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Page 14: Product Features
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 14 PRO 3500 FEATURES PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 8 FOR DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT FEATURES DIMMER CHASSIS GROUND DIGITAL DIGITAL ANALOG ANALOG HIGH POWER HIGH POWER FILTERED OUTLETS FILTERED OUTLETS FILTERED OUTLETS FILTERED OUTLETS FILTERED OUTLETS... - Page 15 6. Protection On: When this LED is On, Monster Power Surge Protection Circuitry is functioning properly. If this LED is off, Monster Power Surge Protection Circuitry has malfunctioned. If the light is off, unplug the PowerCenter immediately. See warranty information for details on how to return damaged equipment...
- Page 16 PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 16 NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWING ON PAGE 7 7. Digital Filter (Switched) Outlets: These outlets have a special filter circuit that is designed to reduce AC supply interference to your digital components (such as effects, CD Players, and Computers). They also isolate the rest of your system from noise generated by the digital components themselves.
- Page 17 PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 17 13. Ultra-High Current PowerLine 300 AC Power Cable: High-density, double-shielded AC Power cord ™ is specially designed to maximize power transfer to ultra-high power components such as amplifiers. 14. Front Dimmer: This knob controls the front panel flexible MonsterLight (Push On/Push Off, clockwise brighter, counter-clockwise dimmer).
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 18 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 19 PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 outlet, not another component.
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Page 20: Frequently Asked Questions
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 20 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 that isolate 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 21 PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 21 Q. Does it matter which outlets I plug my components into? A. Yes. Each group of outlets is specifically designed to protect and maximize performance of ONLY the component types they are intended to power. For example, an amplifier is high current and an effects processor is not. Each gets separate noise filtering to accommodate their inherent needs and differences.
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Page 22: Glossary Of Power-Related 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 23 PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 23 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 24 PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 24 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.
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Page 25: Warranty Information
Page 25 APPENDIX B Thank you for purchasing this Monster Power Professional PowerCenter product. All Monster Power products are finely engineered and robustly manufactured to boost any system's performance beyond what you thought possible. And Monster proudly stands behind every one of its products, not something every company can say! - We know your Monster Power product will bring you tremendous satisfaction, outstanding performance and reliability. - Page 26 PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 26 “Formal Warranty Claim” means a claim made in accordance with the section “Formal Warranty Claims” herein. “Product” means a Product listed in the Specifications Table below, and (iii) You bought from an Authorized Dealer new and in its original packaging.
- Page 27 PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 27 SCOPE OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY PRODUCTS. If a Product contained a Product Defect when You bought it from an Authorized Dealer and Monster receives a Formal Warranty Claim from You before the end of the Warranty Period for Product Defects applicable to the affected Product, then Monster will provide You with one of the following remedies: Monster will (1) repair or, at Monster’s sole discretion, replace the Product, or (2) refund to You the purchase price paid for the affected Product if repair or replacement is not commercially practicable or cannot be timely made.
- Page 28 Pro 800 Five (5) Years Pro 1000 Five (5) Years Pro 2000 Five (5) Years Pro 2500 Five (5) Years Pro 3500 Five (5) Years Pro 5100 Five (5) Years Pro 7000 Five (5) Years Pro AVS2000 Two (2) Years FORMAL WARRANTY CLAIM HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM.
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Page 29: Warranty Registration
Evening Phone (with area and/or country code) ________________________________________________________________________ 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? Salesperson... - Page 30 Video Tapes 16. Do you buy… DVDs Video Tapes 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?________________________________________________________________________________________ Monster Power Please return warranty registration to:...
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- Page 32 The Monster Power Professional PowerCenter PRO 3500 is protected under U.S. Pat. No. ™ 5,589,718. Other Patents Pending. “Monster” “Monster Cable” “Monster Power” “Clean Power” and “PowerCenter” are registered and unregistered trademarks of Monster, LLC. © 2003 Monster, LLC...