Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
i TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Proper Grounding and Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; WARNING – Power Sources; Do not plug this Professional PowerCenter; If you don’t know the type of electrical power that is supplied; WARNING – Grounding; ii
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read and observe the following safety points at all times. Failure to do so may cause serious personal injuryand/or death. WARNING – Power Sources Do not plug this Professional PowerCenter ™ into a power outlet that differs from the source indicated for safe use o...
Page 5 - Do not create a trip hazard with the power cord.; iii
WARNING – Proper Cleaning In general, the only cleaning necessary for your Monster PowerCenter is a light dusting. Unplug from the wall before cleaning your PowerCenter. Do not use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaners. WARNING – Liquid: Avoiding Electrical Shocks Do not operate your Monster PowerC...
Page 6 - WARNING – Storm Precautions; from your Monster PowerCenter.; WARNING – No User Serviceable Parts Inside; Unplug the unit and consult this owner’s manual; CAUTION – Exposure to Heat; iv
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 – No User Serviceable Parts Inside If, for any...
Page 7 - IMPORTANT NOTE –; Proper Power and Protection
PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION TIPS CAUTION – 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 “Ground OK” light on the front panel of the Professional P...
Page 8 - INTRODUCTION; About Monster Power; and The Absolute Sound magazine said it best,
INTRODUCTION About Monster Power Since 1979, Monster has provided high performance instrument and speaker cables to performing musicians and recordingprofessionals around the world. In 1998, we introduced Monster Power, a complete line of affordable, audiophile-gradePowerCenters that provided better...
Page 9 - THE DESIGN MINDS BEHIND THE POWERCENTER; Richard Marsh; circuitry. He is also responsible; Demian Martin
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 conditioningcomponents costing more than $3,000 and now brings his expertise to Monster Power....
Page 11 - CONTENT CHECKLIST; Before You Begin; Your Monster Professional PowerCenter PRO 2500.
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 internet browser (for registeri...
Page 12 - Rackmounting Your PowerCenter; PRO2500 Faceplate Rack “Ear”
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. PRO2500 Faceplate Rack “Ear” 5 LIT_PRO2500_manual_G.qxd 11/10/2003 3:39...
Page 14 - SEE PAGE 8 FOR DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT FEATURES
7 PRO 2500 Professional PowerCenter ™ with Clean Power ™ Stage 2 v2.1 Filtering UNSWITCHED CONVENIENCE OUTLETS LAMP 12V, 3W DIMMER VOLTAGE GROUND OK WIRING FAULT CLEAN POWER ON ABNORMAL VOLTAGE PROTECTION ON POWER CHASSIS GROUND 120V 1800W MAX BREAKER OPEN 15A CIRCUIT BREAKER DIGITAL FILTERED OUTLET...
Page 15 - Monster Cable; to all connected components.
9 PRO 2500 FEATURES NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWING ON PAGE 7 1. ON/OFF Switch: Once the PowerCenter is plugged into a grounded 120V outlet, turning the Front Panel switch to the “on” position will provide AC power sequentially to the components plugged into the PowerCenter’s Switched,and Switched (Timed) ...
Page 16 - IMPORTANT NOTE; Provides a ground reference point for any ungrounded components.
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 generat...
Page 17 - NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWING ON PAGE 7; 00 AC Power Cable:; is receiving from the wall.
NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWING ON PAGE 7 12. Breaker Open: When this LED is on, the thermal circuit breaker has tripped, due to overload, to protect your equipment. Find the reason for overload, correct it, and press the breaker in to reset. 13. Ultra-High Current PowerLine ™ 200 AC Power Cable: High-dens...
Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM – The PowerCenter is not receiving power.; The PowerCenter is not turned On.; • Turn the PowerCenter switch On.; Possible Solutions
11 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. • In some cases, a wall swit...
Page 19 - • Turn the component power On.; PROBLEM – Speakers emit a humming or buzzing noise.; Possible Cause; • Connect your PowerCenter to a properly grounded outlet.
12 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 anothe...
Page 20 - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
13 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 ther...
Page 22 - APPENDIX A; Glossary of Power-Related Terms; including several for electrical and electronic products.; Clean Power; The movement of electrons through a conductor.
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 in one direction, decreases to zero, then reverses itself and reac...
Page 25 - APPENDIX B; LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CONSUMERS (United States); “Adequate Use”
18 APPENDIX B Thank you for purchasing this Monster Power Professional PowerCenter product. All Monster Power products are finelyengineered and robustly manufactured to boost any system's performance beyond what you thought possible. AndMonster proudly stands behind every one of its products, not so...
Page 26 - new and in its original packaging.; “Product Defect”
19 “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. “Product Defect” means an inadequacy of ...
Page 27 - Please register Your Product at
20 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 tothe affected Product, then Monster will provid...
Page 28 - HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM.
21 SPECIFICATIONS TABLE FORMAL WARRANTY CLAIM HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM. In the event of a Product Defect, You must follow these instructions: (1) Call 1-877-800-8989; (2) Give a detailed explanation of the Product Defect; (3) Obtain a Return AuthorizationNumber; (4) Return the Products, shipping prepaid ...
Page 29 - Register Your Product for Warranty Coverage
22 Register Your Product for Warranty Coverage Please either complete and return this questionnaire by mail, or go to www.monsterpower.com to register online. Name (please print) ________________________________________________________________ Age ______________________ Address _____________________...
Page 30 - Monster Power
23 5. Was this Monster PowerCenter a gift? Yes No 6. What was the purchase price of this unit? __________________ 7. How would you describe your experience when purchasing this product? The salesperson was knowledgeable and helpful The salesperson was not knowledgeable about Monster Power products I...
