Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; The following information applies to all Monster Power; Please read and observe the following safety points at all times.; This plug is designed to be inserted into
i IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following information applies to all Monster Power ® components including; PowerCenter ™ AV800, HT800, HTS800, AV700, HT700, and HTS700; PowerProtect ™ AV600 and PC600; and Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter 1000, 2000, 3000 and 5000. Please read and observe the fo...
Page 3 - Use grounding techniques specified in the; WARNING–Power Overload; Each PowerCenter's recommended maximum; WARNING–Proper Cleaning
ii C. If you use rooftop devices such as satellite dishes, antennas, or any other wire that connects to your PowerCenter, be sure they are properly grounded. Use grounding techniques specified in the National Electrical Code (NEC). This protects against voltage surges and static charges. Do not plac...
Page 4 - WARNING–Power Cord Safety; Do not create; CAUTION–Exposure To Heat; Unplug the unit and consult the owner’s manual for warranty
iii WARNING–Power Cord Safety A. When routing your Monster Power or Entech component’s power cord, do not place it near heavy foot traffic areas (e.g., hallways, doorways, and kitchen floors). Do not create a trip hazard with the power cord. B. If your power cord's protective jacket begins to rip or...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents PAGE Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-iii Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Design Minds of Monster Power. ...
Page 6 - INTRODUCTION; Thank You; Welcome to the world 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...
Page 7 - The Design Minds Behind the Reference PowerCenter HTS3000; Richard Marsh; Fi, The Absolute Sound; Demian Martin
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...
Page 8 - Noel Lee
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...
Page 9 - CONTENT CHECKLIST; Before You Begin; One Monster Power Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter (HTS3000).
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...
Page 15 - IMPORTANT NOTE; Proper Protection and the Limited Connected Equipment Warranty; CAUTION; Proper Power and Protection
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 ...
Page 16 - Proper Grounding; A Note to your Cable TV Satellite Dish or Antenna Installer:; Fuse Installation
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...
Page 17 - QUICK START HOOKUP GUIDE; From telephone
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...
Page 19 - Protect Cable TV, Satellite and Antenna Connections as Follows:; Coaxial Input/Output Hookup
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...
Page 20 - Grounding Your Cable TV, Satellite Dish and Antenna Connections
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...
Page 22 - Attach a Monster Power ID label to each component‘s power cord
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...
Page 23 - do not
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...
Page 26 - Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Page 27 - between; Q. Does it matter which outlets I plug my components into?
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 ...
Page 29 - Troubleshooting; PROBLEM–The PowerCenter is not receiving power.; The PowerCenter is not turned On.; Turn the PowerCenter Switch On.; Possible Solutions
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, ...
Page 30 - The PowerCenter Slow Blow 5A digital filter fuse is not installed.; A power overload occurred, throwing the Thermal Circuit Breaker.; Turn the component power On.; Possible Solution
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...
Page 31 - PROBLEM–Component is not receiving power.; Turn the PowerCenter On.; Turn the component power selector On.; Place switch in ”normal“ position.; PROBLEM–Speakers emit a humming or buzzing noise.; Possible Cause; Connect your PowerCenter to a dedicated outlet.
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...
Page 32 - PROBLEM–You can’t turn on the PowerCenter via the Remote control.; Plug the connected component into an available wall outlet.; Turn the component On.
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...
Page 33 - PROBLEM–You can’t turn on the PowerCenter via the Remote DC control.; Turn On your Custom Installation component.; PROBLEM–Unswitched LED on front panel is Off; Plug the PowerCenter into a properly grounded 120V outlet.; PROBLEM–Switched LED and outlets are Off; Replace the battery powering the component remote control.
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...
Page 35 - APPENDIX A; Glossary of Power-Related Terms
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...
Page 36 - A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.; Isolation Transformer:; The higher the joule rating, the more surge it can absorb.; Radio Frequency Interference:; or by a shortened or opened circuit element.
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...
Page 37 - PowerCenter Switched Outlet:
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 ...
Page 38 - APPENDIX B; How to Contact Us; Visit us on the web at:
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
Page 39 - APPENDIX C; Warranty Information; to a properly installed
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...
Page 40 - General Provisions
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...
Page 41 - Connected Equipment Claim; How To Make A Claim; Give a detailed explanation of how the damage occurred.
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...
