Monster HTS3000 - Manuals

1 Table of Contents PAGE Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-iii Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Design Minds of Monster Power. ...

2 INTRODUCTION Thank You Welcome to the world of Monster Power. ® As a PowerCenter ™ owner, you will experience a level of performance that far exceeds any other AC power product on the market. The performance level and design of ordinary AC power acces-sories compromises the quality of the componen...

3 The Design Minds Behind the Reference PowerCenter HTS3000 Richard Marsh –Richard’s background and research into amplifier and capacitor design led to his development of the Servo-DC feedback concept in power amplifiers–a concept that is used by virtually every amplifier manufacturer today. His sta...

4 Noel Lee –Noel Lee is best known for popularizing the concept of high performance audio cable 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 today has invented or co-invented ove...

5 CONTENT CHECKLIST Before You Begin Before you do anything, make sure you’ve got 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 computer with internet browser (for registe...

11 Please Read This Page Before Installing THE MONSTER POWERCENTER ™ IMPORTANT NOTE Proper Protection and the Limited Connected Equipment Warranty Every piece of equipment in your system needs to be connected to a Monster PowerCenter to deliver the cleanest power possible and protect your equipment ...

12 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 ”System Grounded“ light on the front panel of theHome Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS3000 will not lig...

13 QUICK START HOOKUP GUIDE Step 1 Pay-Per-View/Phone Line Hookup Please note that HTS 3000 is not intended for hookup of any phone which carries two separatephone lines on a single 4-pin jack. A) Connect a phone cable from the wall phone outlet, and plug it into the HTS 3000 ”Phone In“ jack. B) Con...

15 IN IN OUT IN OUT OUT CABLE TV SATELLITE ANTENNA Protect Cable TV, Satellite and Antenna Connections as Follows: From grounding block (connected to incoming Cable TV cable)* From grounding block (connected to satellite dish)* From grounding block (connected to antenna)* To cable box or TV To Satel...

16 UNSWITCHED DIGITAL FILTER FUSE GROUND Designed in U.S.A. Manufactured in Taiwan 5A SLOW BLOW 5 x 20 mm UNSWITCHED UNSWITCHED SWITCHED TIMED IN IN OUT IN PHONE BREAKER 15A PRESS TO RESET 1800W MAX TOTAL OUT 1 OUT 2 IN OUT OUT NORMAL REMOTE AC IN 110V 0.3A DC IN 9~12V 300MA CABLE TV SATELLITE ANTEN...

18 Step 6 Low Noise and Audio Outlet (Switched) Hookup A) Attach a Monster Power ID label to each component‘s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate PowerCenter outlet. B) PREAMP: Plug the preamp’s power cord into the corresponding PREAMP outlet. C) TAPE: Plug your Tape deck’s power cord...

19 Step 7 Video Outlet (Unswitched) Hookup A) Attach a Monster Power ID label to each component‘s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate PowerCenter outlet. B) A/V RECEIVER: Plug the A/V Receiver’s power cord into the corresponding A/V Receiver outlet. C) TV: Plug your TV’s power cord in...

22 Frequently Asked Questions Q. So, my PowerCenter has an illuminated meter that monitors changes in incoming voltage.Why is that important? A. The voltage meter is essentially a diagnostic tool. It measures between 100 -130 volts because that’s the range that incoming voltage occurs that’s relevan...

23 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 manufacturer’s battle against line noise stops there.The next crucial step ...

25 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 120V wall outlet that is properly grounded. • In some households, ...

26 Possible Cause #3 The PowerCenter Slow Blow 5A digital filter fuse is not installed. Possible Solutions • If you lose or run out of the replacement fuses provided with the PowerCenter, go to your local electronics store and buy a Slow Blow 5A 5X20mm fuse. • To install a fuse, secure it in the fus...

27 PROBLEM–Component is not receiving power. Possible Cause #1 The component is plugged into a Switched outlet and the PowerCenter has not been turned On. Possible Solutions • Turn the PowerCenter On. • Or, plug the component into an Unswitched outlet. Possible Cause #2 • Component is plugged into a...

28 PROBLEM–Loud ”thump“ noise occurs from your speakers when you turn the PowerCenter On or Off. Possible Cause Your amplifier is plugged into a Switched outlet that is not Time Delayed. Possible Solution • Plug your amplifier into a Switched (Timed) Delayed outlet. (See description on bottomof page...

29 PROBLEM–You can’t turn on the PowerCenter via the Remote DC control. Possible Cause The custom audio video control center your PowerCenter is connected to (via remote DC cable) does not have power. Possible Solution • Turn On your Custom Installation component. PROBLEM–Unswitched LED on front pan...

31 APPENDIX A Glossary of Power-Related Terms Audio Noise: In the audio-frequency range, any electrical disturbance introduced from a source extraneous to the signal. Alternating Current (AC): A flow of electricity which reaches peak amplitude in one direction, decreases to zero, then reverses itsel...

32 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 i...

33 Surge Protector: A device which protects component circuitry from high alternating voltage peaks or transients. PowerCenter Switched Outlet: These outlets are designed for high current audio components such as amplifiers. The components plugged into these outlets will not receive AC power unless ...

34 APPENDIX B How to Contact Us Write to us at: Monster PowerC/O Monster Cable Products, Inc.455 Valley DriveBrisbane, CA 94005 E-mail us at: [email protected] Visit us on the web at: www.monstercable.com

35 APPENDIX C 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 non-transferable. During the warranty period,Monster Cable P...

36 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 advise issued at the purchaser’s sole risk without any limitation or...

37 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 resultof an abnormally high voltage spike, you must follow these instructions. 1. Call 877/800-8989. 2. Give a detailed explanation of how the da...