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Home Theatre Reference P owerCenter ™ HTS3000 Owner’ s Manual.
i IMPOR T ANT SAFETY PRECA UTIONS T he following information applies to all Monster P ower ® components including; P owerCenter ™ A V800, HT800, HTS800, A V700, HT700, and HTS700; P owerProtect ™ AV600 and PC600; and Home Theatre Reference P owerCenter 1000, 2000, 3000 and 5000.
ii C. If you use rooftop devices such as satellite dishes , antennas , or any other wire that connects to your P owerCenter , be sure they are properly gr ounded. Use grounding techniques specified in the National Electrical Code (NEC). T his protects against voltage surges and static charges .
iii WARNING– P ower Cord Safety A. When routing your Monster P ower or Entech component’ s power cord, do not place it near heavy foot traffic areas (e .g ., hallways , doorways , and kitchen floor s). Do not create a trip hazard with the power cord.
1 T able of Contents PA G E Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-iii Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 INTRODUCTION Thank Y ou Welcome to the world of Monster P ower . ® As a P owerCenter ™ owner , you will experience a level of performance that far exceeds any other AC power product on the mark et. T he performance level and design of ordinary AC power acces- sories compromises the quality of the components they power .
3 The Design Minds Behind the Reference P owerCenter 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 .
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 over 125 U .
5 CONTENT CHECKLIST Before Y ou Begin Before you do anything, make sure you’ve got everything you need to enjoy the high performance of your Monster P owerCenter . Y ou’ll need the following items to get started: 1) T his owner’ s manual. 2) Y our favorite pen or computer with internet browser (for registering your warr anty information).
6 MONSTER MONSTER PO PO W ER ER MONSTER MONSTER PO PO W ER ER Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS3000 SWITCHED OUTLETS P O W E R P R O T E C T E D PROTECTION ON OUTLETS S Y S T E M G R O U N D E D .
7 HTS3000 FEA TURES (Note: numbers refer to drawings on page 6) 1. System Grounded: When this LED is On, the P owerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120V AC power outlet. If this LED is Off , unplug the PowerCenter immediately . Monster Cable ® is not responsible for equipment damage due to improper grounding of your home’ s outlets.
8 (Note: numbers refer to drawings on page 6) 9. Optional Rack “Ears”: T wo “e ars” are included with the HTS3000 for rack mounting. See page 21 for mounting instructions. 10. 5A Slow Blow Digital Filter Fuse: Protects the P owerCenter’ s digital filter section from power overload.
9 (Note: numbers refer to drawings on page 6) 15. Low Noise Audio Filter (Switched Outlets): T hese outlets are designed with a special filter circuit that reduces audible noise in your audio components . Mak e sure to match the appropriate Identification Stick er to each component’ s power cord.
10 20. Normal/Remote AC Switch: Allows your HTS3000 to operate in Normal mode (switched outlets receive power when front panel button is pressed) or Remote mode (switched outlets receive power when second component connected via the remote AC hookup cable is turned on).
11 Please Read This P age Before Installing THE MONSTER POWERCENTER ™ IMPORT ANT NOTE Proper Protection and the Limited Connected Equipment W arranty 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 against electrical surges.
12 Proper Grounding Monster P owerCenters 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 the Home T heatre Reference PowerCenter HTS3000 will not light up .
13 QUICK ST ART HOOKUP GUIDE Step 1 P ay - P er -View/Phone Line Hookup Please note that HTS 3000 is not intended for hookup of any phone which carries two separate phone 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.
14 Step 2 Remote A C Control A) F or remote activation of switched outlets , place Normal/Remote switch in ”Remote“ position. B) Plug in the Remote AC control cord’ s female end into the HTS3000 jack labeled ”AC IN 110v 0, 3A .
15 IN IN OUT IN OUT OUT CABLE TV SA TELLITE ANTENNA Protect Cable TV , Satellite and Antenna Connections as Follows: From grounding block (connected to incoming Cable TV cable)* From grounding block (.
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.
17 Step 5 High Current Audio Outlet (Switched/Timed) Hookup A.) Attach a Monster Power ID label to each component‘s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate PowerCenter outlet. A) MAIN AMP: Plug your Main Amp’ s power cord into the corresponding Main Amp outlet.
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 P owerCenter outlet. B) PREAMP: Plug the preamp’ s power cord into the corresponding PREAMP outlet.
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.
20 Step 8 Digital 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) CABLE/SA T : If you are using a cable TV box, plug its power cord into the corresponding CABLE/SA T outlet.
21 Step 9 Rack Mounting Y our P owerCenter A) Remove two screws on the left fascia panel with a 3/32” allen key (not included). Remove fascia panel and save it (if you wish to use the P owerCenter out of a rack in the future). B) Line up the left rack “ ear” over the two 3/32 holes on the left side of the PowerCenter .
22 Frequently Asked Questions Q . So , my P owerCenter has an illuminated meter that monitors changes in incoming voltage. Why is that important? A. T he voltage meter is essentially a diagnostic tool. It measures between 100 -130 volts because that’ s the range that incoming voltage occurs that’ s relevant to equipment performance .
23 Q . What is the importance of component-to-component filtering? A. With the Monster P owerCenter , 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.
24 Q . Will it harm a component to plug it into an outlet that it's not designated to power , like a high current amplifier into an outlet mark ed for TV? A.
25 T roubleshooting PROBLEM –The PowerCenter is not r eceiving power . P ossible Cause #1 T he PowerCenter is not turned On. P ossible Solutions • T urn the PowerCenter Switch On. • Make sure the PowerCenter’ s AC power plug is plugged into a 120V wall outlet that is properly grounded.
26 P ossible Cause #3 T he PowerCenter Slow Blow 5A digital filter fuse is not installed. P ossible 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.
27 PROBLEM –Component is not receiving power . P ossible Cause #1 T he component is plugged into a Switched outlet and the PowerCenter has not been turned On. P ossible Solutions • T urn the PowerCenter On. • Or , plug the component into an Unswitched outlet.
28 PROBLEM –Loud ”thump“ noise occurs from your speakers when you turn the P owerCenter On or Off . P ossible Cause Y our amplifier is plugged into a Switched outlet that is not T ime Delayed. P ossible Solution • Plug your amplifier into a Switched (Timed) Delayed outlet.
29 PROBLEM –Y ou can’t turn on the P owerCenter via the Remote DC control. P ossible Cause T he custom audio video control center your PowerCenter is connected to (via remote DC cable) does not have power . P ossible Solution • T urn On your Custom Installation component.
30 P ossible Cause #3 T he component you wish to use to activate the Remote T urn-On isn’t plugged into a properly grounded 120V outlet. P ossible Solution • Plug the component you wish to use to activate the Remote T urn-On into a properly grounded 120V outlet.
31 APPENDIX A Glossary of P ower -Related T erms Audio Noise: In the audio-frequency r ange, any electrical disturbance introduced from a source extraneous to the signal.
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 .
33 Surge Protector: A device which protects component circuitry from high alternating voltage peaks or transients . P owerCenter Switched Outlet: These outlets are designed for high current audio components such as amplifiers .
34 APPENDIX B How to Contact Us Write to us at: Monster P ower C/O Monster Cable Products , Inc. 455 V alley Drive Brisbane , CA 94005 E-mail us at: monsterpower@monstercable .
35 APPENDIX C W arranty Information Monster Cable Products , Inc. warr ants that this product shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for its lifetime . T his warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is non- transfer able.
36 General Provisions As T o Each W arranty: 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 subje.
37 Connected Equipment Claim How T o Make A Claim In the event damage has occurred to equipment which is properly connected to a Monster P ower product as a result of an abnormally high voltage spik e, you must follow these instructions . 1. Call 877/800-8989.
38 7. If it is determined that the damage was caused by the Monster P ower product, Monster at its discretion, will direct you to: A. Obtain a repair estimate at a service center authorized by the manufacturer of the connected equipment; or , B . Send the connected equipment to Monster for repair , or , C .
A division of The Monster Group ™ 455 V alley Drive • Brisbane • CA 94005 Visit us on the web at: www .monstercable.com © Monster Cable 1998 All Rights Reserved ”Monster Cable“ ”Monster Power“ ”Clean P ower“ and ”PowerCenter“ are registered and unregistered trademarks of Monster Cable Products, Inc.
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