Monster HTS5000 - Manuals

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,...

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 ”SYSTEM GROUNDED” LED light onthe front pane...

INTRODUCTION Thank You Thank you for purchasing Monster Power’s Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter ™ HTS 5000. The PowerCenter reflects Monster’s commitment to creating performance-enhancing solutions for home theater systems, so you will enjoy superior picture and sound quality. Ordinary AC power a...

2 MONSTER’S PATENTED CLEAN POWER STAGES Each PowerCenter has its own Clean Power stage. Clean Power performs two tasks vital to high performanceaudio, video and digital reproduction: filtration and isolation. The higher the Clean Power stage, the moresophisticated and advanced the filters are, to re...

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 conditioningcomponents costing more than $3,000 and now brings his expertise to Monste...

Noel Lee – Noel Lee is best known for popularizing the concept of high performance audio cable over 20 years ago with his creation of Monster Cable. Originally a laser-fusion designengineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and later a touring musician, Noel hasinvented or co-invented over 1...

CONTENT CHECKLIST Before You Begin 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 an Internet browser (for regist...

PHONE OUT 1 IN OUT 2 6 HOOKUP GUIDE STEP 1 DBS/DVD/Phone Line Hookup NOTE: The PowerCenter is intended for hookup of a single phone line only. A second line will NOT be connected throughthe phone line surge protector. You can use this feature as a phone splitter, however. If the “PHONE IN USE – OUT ...

STEP 2 Outlet Programming NOTE: All PowerCenter outlets located on the rear panel are “programmable”. In order to program each outlet pair, youmust use the recessed slide switches (fig.2). There are two recessed slide switches for each outlet pair that enableyou to program between ”unswitched“, ”swi...

9 STEP 3 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 OFF button when the unit is operating in the REMOTE mode. A) Plug the Remote AC Control Cord’s (included) f...

STEP 4 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 outlets programmed as “switc...

STEP 6 High Current Audio AC Outlet Hookup Isolated Clean Power ™ Stage 4 Ultra-High Audio Current Filter: Optimized for maximum noise rejection, while providing maximum current to high current audio components. NOTE: These outlets are designed to deliver maximum current to power hungry components s...

13 STEP 7 Analog Audio AC Outlet Hookup Isolated Clean Power Stage 4 Analog Audio Filter: Optimized to provide maximum noise rejection for sensitive analog audio components. NOTE: Because certain components don’t need to, or shouldn’t be turned on continuously, you should program these outletsto be ...

STEP 8 Video AC Outlet Hookup Isolated Clean Power Stage 4 Video Filter: Optimized to reduce noise generated by video equipment. Isolates video components from connected digital, analog audio and video components for maximum rejection of interference. NOTE: You may want to program these outlets to b...

STEP 9 Digital AC Outlet Hookup Isolated Clean Power Stage 4 Digital Filter: Optimized to reduce noise generated by digital equipment. Isolates digital components from connected digital, analog audio and video components for maximum rejection of interference. HTS 5000 features two isolated filters t...

GROUND IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT CABLE TV SATELLITE ANTENNA PHONE OUT 1 IN OUT 2 BREAKER 15A PRESS TO RESET 1800W MAX TOTAL 2 1 3 4 5 DC IN 9~12V 300MA REMOTE AC IN 110V REMOTE NORMAL DC OUT 9~12V 300MA NO DELAY DELAY OUTLET PROGRAMMING SWITCHES DELAY TIMESWITCH LONG(20 seconds) SHORT (6 seconds) TRIGGER...

STEP 10 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 the screw 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 ...

18 GROUNDING YOUR CABLE TV, SATELLITE DISH, AND ANTENNA CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: Proper grounding can be accomplished by using a special grounding block attached to a cold water pipeor copper ground rod driven into the ground. Consult with a qualified electrician to verify your outdoorconnections...

19 HTS 5000 FEATURES PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 20 FOR DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT FEATURES SWITCHED ON SURGE PROTECTED CLEAN POWER UNSWITCHED ON TIMED ON OUT 1 OUT 2 PROTECTION ON OUTLETS PHONE IN USE WIRING REVERSED GROUND OK OFF METER ILLUMINATION ON 16 15 13 14 19 22 26 18 31 23 21 17 20 24 32 25 27 28 29 7...

20 HTS 5000 FEATURES NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGES 19 INDEX DRAWINGS 1. Wiring Reversed LED: Indicates that polarity is reversed on AC lines. If the LED is on, unplug the HTS 5000 and consult an electrician. 2. Ground OK LED: Indicates PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120V AC pow...

24 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM – The PowerCenter is not receiving power. Possible Cause #1 The PowerCenter is not turned on. Possible Solutions • Press the ON button on the PowerCenter. • Make sure the PowerCenter’s AC power plug is plugged into a properly grounded 120V wall outlet. • In some households...

25 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 outle...

26 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Possible Cause #2 PowerCenter is plugged into a switched outlet on a component which is not turned on. The PowerCenter will notreceive power and therefore will not provide power to the components plugged into the PowerCenter’s outlets. Possible Solution • Turn on the c...

TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) PROBLEM – The ”UNSWITCHED ON“ LED is off. Possible Cause The PowerCenter is not plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet. Possible Solution • Plug the PowerCenter into a properly grounded 120V outlet. PROBLEM – The ”SWITCHED ON“ LED is off. Possible Cause #1 You are usi...

TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Possible Cause #2 You are using the Remote DC Control feature (see page 10) and haven’t plugged a 1/8” mini-plug cable into either the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet or the component you wish to activate the Remote DC Control feature. Possible Solution • Plug one end ...

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 ther...

32 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 maximum positive polarity in one direction, decreases to zero, then rev...

33 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...

35 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 5 years from the date of purchase from an Authorized Monster Power Dealer. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is...

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 advice is issued at the purchaser’s sole riskwithout any limitation ...

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...

39 APPENDIX C How to Contact Us Write to us at: Monster Power455 Valley DriveBrisbane, CA 94005 Visit us on the web at: monstercable.com Call us toll-free at: 877/800-8989

Register Your Product For Warranty Coverage Please either complete and return this questionnaire by mail, or go to monstercable.com/warranty to register online Name (please print) ________________________________________________________________ Age ______________________ Address ____________________...

5. Was this Monster PowerCenter a gift? o Yes o No 6. What was the purchase price of this unit? __________________ 7. How would you describe your experience when purchasing this product? o The salesperson was knowledgeable and helpful o The salesperson was not knowledgeable about Monster Power produ...