Monster Cable HTS 5000 User's Manual
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1. OO BREAKER 15A PRESS TO RESET 18001 MAX TOTAL Analog Audio Filter AC Outlet Hookup Isolated Clean Power v 2 0 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 outlets to be switched on see page 7 fig 2b This means the components plugged into these outlets won t receive power or shut down unless your PowerCenter is turned on or off You can plug analog audio components such as preamplifiers into these outlets A Attach a Monster Power ID label to each component s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color coded PowerCenter outlet B PREAMP Plug either your preamplifier s power cord into the PowerCenter s corresponding PREAMP outlet C A V RECEIVER Plug your AV receiver s power cord into the corresponding A V RECEIVER outlet m CABEN ay 060 OUTLET PROGRAMMING SWITCHES DELAY lt ME m wir TRIGGER AOTT Om BREAKER 154 2 PRESS TO RESET T8000 MAX TOTAL Video Filter AC Outlet Hookup Isolated Clean Power v 2 0 Stage 4 Video Filter Optimized to reduce noise generated by video eguip2. SATELLIVE RECEIVER CABLE BOX HTS 5000 m FEATURES PLEASE TURN TO NEXT PAGE FOR DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT FEATURES o iE x HTS 5000 FEATURES NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 19 INDEX DRAWINGS 1 Wiring OK LED Indicates that L N polarity is correct on the AC outlet that powers the PowerCenter If the LED is off unplug the PowerCenter and consult an electrician 2 Ground OK LED Indicates the PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120V AC power outlet 3 Surge Protected LED Indicates Monster Power Surge Protection Circuitry is functioning properly 4 Clean Power LED Indicates Monster Clean Power circuitry is functioning 5 Unswitched On LED Indicates components plugged into the outlets programmed as unswitched are receiving AC power 6 Switched On LED Indicates components plugged into the outlets programmed as switched on will receive AC power when the ON button is pressed 7 Timed On LED Indicates components plugged into the outlets programmed as switched on after delay will receive AC power after a delay 8 Phone In Use LED Indicates activities on the phone line 9 Expanded Scale Volt Meter With Adjustable Illumination Display incoming voltage in Volts 10 On Button Press to turn on outlets programmed as switched on or switched on after delay
3. ground block E To satellite receiver connected to 3 DISH IN jack satellite dish To TV VCR or cable box From grounding block connected tantana To TV VCR or signal splitter ANTENNA See illustration on page 18 regarding proper grounding High Current Audio Filter AC Outlet Hookup Isolated Clean Power v 2 0 Stage 4 Ultra High Current Filter Optimized for maximum noise rejection while providing maximum current to high current audio components NOTE You may want to program these outlets to be switched on after delay see page 7 fig 2c to enable sequential power activation This way power amplifiers are turned on last and turned off first preventing the thump from getting to your speakers See STEP 2 Outlet Programming page 7 for details A Attach a Monster Power ID label to each component s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color coded PowerCenter outlet B MAIN AMP Plug your power amplifier s power cord into the PowerCenter s corresponding MAIN AMP outlet C SURROUND AMP If you have a surround sound amplifier plug its power cord into the corresponding SURROUND AMP outlet If you are using additional high current audio equipment plug its power cord into the same outlet m CABLETV aur OOO SEs m SATELLITE yy iO
4. PHONE Figure 1c our To DBS receiver or telephone Figure 1 Outlet Programming NOTE All PowerCenter outlets located on the rear panel are programmable In order to program each outlet pair you must use the recessed slide switches fig 2 There are two recessed slide switches for each outlet pair that enable you to program among unswitched switched on and switched on after delay settings You can change the settings when necessary Using the outlet pair labeled as an example the following diagrams illustrate how to program the outlets Figure 2 OUTLETS ALWAYS ON OUTLETS SWITCHED ON UNSWITCHED OUTLET PROGRAMMING SWITCHES AFTER DELAY UNSWITCHED NME M No DELAY UNSWITCHED SWITCHED DELAY NO DELAY UNSWITCHER SWITCHED DELAY Ng DELAY Figure 2a Figure 2c OUTLETS SWITCHED ON p UNSWITCHED SWITCHED DELAY NO DELAY SHORT LONG DELAY TIME 6 seconds 20 seconds SWITCH i SHORT LONG DELAY TIME i Figure 2b 6 seconds 20 seconds SWITCH Figure 2d TRIGGER OUT DELAY NO DELAY SWITCH TRIGGER OUT DELAY i NO DELAY SWITCH C DC OUT 9 12V 300MA Figure 2e A Outlet Pair Always On Unswitched For components such as your VCRs that need to retain memory set left slide switch to UNSWITCHED and the right slide switch to either DELAY or NO DELAY fig 2a Outlet Pair Switched On Set the l
5. 11 Meter Illumination Adjusts the brightness of the volt meter NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 19 12 Off Button Press to turn off outlets programmed as switched on or switched on after delay 13 Digital Isolation Filters For digital components such as CD players DVD players and satellite receivers special filter circuit designed to reduce interference such as digital noise from your components getting into the rest of your system NOTE It does not harm analog audio or analog video components to be connected to the digital filter outlet section However for the best possible performance we recommend plugging in only digital components here 14 Video Interference Reduction Filter Special filter circuit designed to reduce interference such as wide band noise that would disturb video performance to your video components N NOTE It does not harm audio or digital components to be connected to the video filter outlet section However for the best possible performance we recommend plugging in only video components here 15 Analog Audio Filter For analog audio components such as preamplifiers and tape decks special filter circuit that reduces noise from the AC power line that would degrade the audio performance NOTE It does not harm video or digital components to be connected to the analog audio filter outlet section However for the best possible performance we recommend plugging in only analog audi
6. 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 GROUND OK and or WIRING OK LED indicators on the front panel of the Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS 5000 wa will not light up In this event call a qualified electrician to fix the problem in your home s wiring Many older buildings are inadequately wired It s very common for a building to be improperly grounded Building wiring and grounding must conform to applicable NEC USA or CEC Canada codes for the 100 000 Limited Connected Equipment Warranty to be valid If you re not sure about your home s wiring have it checked by a qualified electrician Note to CATV Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV System Installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides specific guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the point of cable entry as practical IMPORTANT NOTE Proper Power and Protection To completely deliver clean power and protect your equipment against electrical surges every phone coaxial cable or AC power cable in your system must be connected to an appropriate Monster PowerCenter IMPORTANT NOTE Proper Protection and the Limited Connected Equipment Warranty The 100 000 Limited Connected Equipment Warranty become
7. Isolates digital components from connected digital video analog audio and high current audio components for maximum rejection of interference HTS 5000 wa features two isolated filters to accommodate different digital sources NOTE You can plug any type of digital component e g CD player DVD player MiniDisc player digital camcorder into the corresponding CABLE SAT DVD SPARE or CD outlet A Attach a Monster Power ID label to each component s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color coded PowerCenter outlet B CABLE SAT If you have a cable TV box plug its power cord into the PowerCenter s corresponding CABLE SAT outlet If you are using a satellite receiver plug its power cord into the same outlet C DVD If you have a DVD player plug its power cord into the corresponding DVD outlet If you are using LaserDisc player you can also plug it into this outlet If you have a LaserDisc player and a DVD player you can plug either component into any of these four AC outlets designed for digital components D SPARE Plug your additional digital component into the corresponding SPARE outlet E CD Plug your CD player s power cord into the corresponding CD outlet CABLETV ar Y OUTLET PROGRAMMING SWITCHES Oo D Tet Cre m SATELLITE yy C Q BREAKER 15A P
8. Power Color Coded Audio Video ID labels included 5 One Monster Video Cable included and one Monster Phone Cable included 6 One Remote AC Control Cable included 7 One pair of rack mount ears included HOOKUP GUIDE DBS Phone Hookup NOTE The PowerCenter is intended for hookup of a single phone line only A second line will NOT be connected through the phone line surge protector You can use the HTS 5000 w as a phone splitter however If the OUT 1 outlet is in use the PHONE IN USE OUT1 LED will light up and the OUT 2 outlet will be disengaged If the OUT 2 outlet is in use the PHONE IN USE OUT2 LED will light up and the OUT 1 outlet will be disengaged This telephone privacy circuit prevents eavesdropping FOR PAY PER VIEW DEVICES SUCH AS DBS A Connect one end of a phone cable into a telephone wall jack Plug the other end into the HTS 5000 wa IN jack figure 1a B Connect a second phone cable from either the OUT 1 or OUT 2 jacks to the Pay Per View input on your DBS receiver figures 1b and 1c FOR STANDARD TELEPHONE LINE PROTECTION NOT A PAY PER VIEW DEVICE A Connect a phone cable from a telephone wall jack to the HTS 5000 wa IN jack Connect a second phone cable from either the OUT 1 or OUT 2 jacks to the telephone figures 1b and 1c Figure 1a Figure 1b From telephone To DBS receiver or telephone wall jack
9. Press the ON button on the PowerCenter e Make sure the PowerCenter s AC power plug is plugged into a properly grounded 120V wall outlet some households a wall switch may need be thrown to make the wall outlet come alive Try turning on the light switches located near the wall outlet powering the PowerCenter Possible Cause 2 Too many devices are connected causing an overload throwing the thermal circuit breaker Please note The total power consumption on all the components powered by the PowerCenter should not exceed 1800 watts Possible Solutions e Press the PowerCenter s thermal circuit breaker labeled BREAKER 15A on the back panel button in to reset Please allow 10 minutes from the time the circuit breaker is initially thrown before attempting to reset If you reset too soon the breaker will prematurely sense power overload and not allow unit to operate e Disconnect any component that may be overloading the PowerCenter 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 e Turn on the component NOTE For the best possible performance plug the PowerCenter into a wall outlet not an outlet on another component Possible Cause 4 The PowerCenter is defective Possible Solution Please see page 35 for warranty information PROBLEM PowerCenter is not providi
10. a high current device like an amplifier and the filter used with video products like this one reduces a wider band of noise that is specific to video products In summary each type of component receives separate noise filtering to accommodate the inherent needs and differences FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS O Will it harm a component to plug it into an outlet that it s not designated to power like a high power amplifier into an outlet marked for TV A No However you may not realize the full performance potential of the component Q If my PowerCenter stops operating what do do A First you need to check the reset button labeled as BREAKER 15A on the PowerCenter s rear panel It is possible the overload came from your high powered audio equipment If your system were to draw too much power a special circuit breaker may kick in To restore the operation of your PowerCenter wait for 10 minutes and press the reset button If power is still not restored to your PowerCenter please refer to the TROUBLE SHOOTING section and read through the related troubleshooting situations 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 reverses itself and reaches maximum negative polarity in the opposite direction This cyc
11. 2 Trigger Out Programming Switch Determines whether the 12V remote trigger powers an external device immediately or after a delay NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 19 23 1 8 Inch Mini Plug Jack Output for Remote DC hookup Enables remote control of an external device 24 Normal Remote Switch Allows the PowerCenter to operate in Remote or Normal modes In Remote mode outlets programmed as switched on or switched on after delay are turned on off by external signal 25 Remote AC Hookup Connects to a switched outlet on an external device Used in conjunction with the NORMAL REMOTE switch it enables remote control of the PowerCenter s outlets 26 1 8 Inch Mini Plug Jack Input for Remote DC Hookup Used in conjunction with the NORMAL REMOTE switch enables remote control of the PowerCenter s outlets by external devices 27 Thermal Circuit Breaker Protects the PowerCenter from power overload 28 Extra long 8 ft Ultra High Current PowerLine 200 Power Cord For maximum power delivery and easy reach to outlets 29 Monster Power Color Coded Audio Video ID Labels For easy identification of your components and where they re connected 30 Ground Post Provides a ground reference point for ungrounded components 31 Phone Line Allows hookup of two telephones simultaneously TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM The PowerCenter is not receiving power Possible Cause 1 The PowerCenter is not turned on Possible Solutions e
12. AC power cord do not place it near heat sources or 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 fray exposing the internal wiring shielding etc disconnect it from the power source and discontinue use of the Monster PowerCenter immediately Please refer to Appendix B for related warranty information A WARNING Proper Cleaning In general the only cleaning necessary for your Monster PowerCenter is a light dusting Unplug your component from the wall outlet before cleaning it Do not use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaners N 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 Z WARNING No User Serviceable Parts Inside If for any reason your Monster PowerCenter is not operating properly do not remove any part of the unit cover etc for repair Unplug the unit and consult this owner s manual for warranty and service information A CAUTION Exposure To Heat Do not expose your Monster PowerCenter to direct sunlight or place it near wall heaters space heaters or any enclosed space prone to temperature increase e g car trunk PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION TIPS CAUTION
13. 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 using the Remote AC Control feature see page 9 and haven t plugged the Remote AC Control Cable into either the PowerCenter s corresponding outlet or the component you wish to activate the Remote AC Control feature Possible Solution Plug one end of the Remote AC Control Cable into the PowerCenter s corresponding outlet and the other end into the component you wish to activate the Remote AC Control feature Once you turn on the component the SWITCHED ON LED should light up 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 of the mini plug cable into the PowerCenter s corresponding outlet and the other end into the component you wish to activate the Remote DC Control feature Once you turn on the component the SWITCHED ON LED should light up Possible Cause 3 The component you wish to use to activate the Remote AC or DC Control feature isn t plugged into a properly grounded 120V outlet Possible Solution e Plug the component i
14. MONSTER POWER Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS 5000 Owner s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Important Safety Precautions unun ie nr Badi i Proper Grounding and Installation V n EE OM a eae rnm 1 Monster sPatentedCleanPowerStages 2 The DesignMindsBehindtiheMonsterPowerCenter 3 Content heckllSU usos pence pipa ann pinged 5 Hookup GUIGE a as 6 GroundingYourCableTV SatelliteDish andAntennaConnections 18 ATS 5000 wa FeatuleS oa da ddd dada mA RR dad RE RARE RR eml ERRAT ERE di 19 juu E 24 Fre eritiy Asked Questions sa Ban tette te sen ne ia ad Ga 30 Appendices Glossayoflems ee 32 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read and observe the following safety points at all times WARNING Power Sources Do not plug your Monster PowerCenter into a power outlet that differs from the source indicated for safe use on the Monster PowerCenter If you don t know the type of electrical power that is supplied to your home please consult your local power company N WARNING Grounding and Polarization A Your Monster PowerCenter h
15. RESS TO RESET MAX TOTAL iid 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 it 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 key turn each Allen screw clockwise until tight C Align the remaining two holes on the left side of the rack ear with the two holes on the left side of your rack Using a screwdriver turn two screws not included that fit the rack s screw holes clockwise until tight D Repeat steps B and C for installation of the rack ear on the right side of the PowerCenter 9 Rack Ears GROUNDING YOUR CABLE TV SATELLITE DISH AND ANTENNA CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE Improper grounding can easily result in surge damage regardless of the Clean Power filters and surge protection provided by your PowerCenter Proper grounding can only be accomplished by using a special grounding block attached to a cold water pipe or copper ground rod driven into the ground Consult with a qualified electrician to verify your outdoor connections are grounded properly Coaxial Input Output Hookup SATELLITE GROUNDING BLOCK ON COLD WATER PIPE OR GROUNDING ROD COAXIAL SECTION OF THE POWERCENTER SPLITTER
16. Y the 12 volt trigger powers an external device as soon as the PowerCenter is switched on 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 NORMAL REMOTE switch is switched to REMOTE A Plug the Remote AC Control cable s included female end into back of your PowerCenter see diagram below B Switch the NORMAL REMOTE switch located on the back of the PowerCenter to REMOTE C Press the OFF button to turn off the PowerCenter D Plug the Remote AC Control Cable s 2 prong male end into a switched AC power outlet on a receiver or preamplifier When you turn on your receiver or preamplifier the PowerCenter s outlets programmed as switched on will be turned on immediately However the PowerCenter s outlets programmed as switched on after delay will be turned on after a delay set by the DELAY TIME switch m CABEN ay 2 OUTLET PROGRAMMING SWITCHES OO HAH m SHINE C 2 KA jun s mu BREAKER 154 PRESS TO RESET MAX TOTAL li i Remote DC Control Hookups NOTE This feature allows you to turn on off your PowerCenter via your Home Automated Control System A
17. Years As a technical consultant for successful paper and steel mills Demian helped create several innovative AC power solutions He developed techniques to dramatically improve the efficiency of these factories high power motor control systems up to 50 000 watts each As a result they avoided the costly premiums many factories must pay for AC power inefficiency He now brings his expertise to Monster Power s elite research and development team 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 design engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and later a touring musician Noel has invented or co invented over 125 U S and international patents and drives the explosive growth of the Monster Group into more than 80 countries worldwide Monster Power is his realization of a long nurtured vision of making affordable power solutions that deliver the best possible sound and picture 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 registering your warranty information 3 One Monster Power Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS 5000 ua 4 One sheet of Monster
18. as a three wire grounding type AC plug a three prong plug This plug is designed to be inserted into a grounding type outlet only If this plug doesn t fit directly inside your outlet do not attempt to force it into the outlet Never attempt to dismantle the plug in any way or to alter an extension cord to make it fit into a two prong outlet Do not attempt to defeat the grounding feature by using a 3 to 2 prong adapter Instead call a local electrician to install a properly grounded outlet B If you use rooftop devices such as satellite dishes antennas or any other component with wire that connects to your PowerCenter be sure the wire s is properly grounded Use grounding techniques specified in Section 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC ANSI NFPA 70 in Canada Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code This protects against harmful voltage surges and static discharges Do not place any part of an antenna near overhead power lines or any other power circuit Do not touch any power line or power circuit Doing so may cause you severe physical injury and possibly result in death WARNING Liquid To Avoid Electrical Shocks Do not operate your Monster PowerCenter if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit Do not operate your Monster PowerCenter near rain or water that s spilled or openly exposed e g bathtub kitchen or bathroom sink N WARNING Power Cord Safety A When routing your Monster PowerCenter
19. 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 switched on or switched on after delay and be remotely activated when needed This feature also allows you to use a low voltage cable not supplied to remotely control multiple PowerCenters You can t turn off the PowerCenter using the front panel OFF button when the NORMAL REMOTE switch is switched to REMOTE A Plug a 1 8 mini plug cable not supplied into the corresponding outlet on the PowerCenter see diagram below B Switch the NORMAL REMOTE switch located on the back of the PowerCenter to REMOTE C Press the OFF button to turn off the PowerCenter D Plug the other end of the cable into the corresponding outlet on your component that has a DC output When you turn on the component the PowerCenter s outlets programmed as switched on will be turned on immediately However the PowerCenter s outlets programmed as switched on after delay will be turned on after a delay set by the DELAY TIME switch OUTLET PROGRANMING swrrcues 2 ilg Coaxial Outlet Hookup NOTE You will need additional coaxial cables to connect the PowerCenter to your components Protect Cable TV Satellite and Antenna Connections as Follows CABLE TV From grounding block connected to incoming cable TV line
20. e damaging interference Another Monster Power breakthrough is the PowerCenter s ultra low loss RF circuitry While other line conditioners feature coaxial outlets for convenience their insertion loss can be up to 30dB The PowerCenter s incredibly small insertion loss makes it ideal for all digital coaxial connections such as DBS Your PowerCenter also features an exclusive color coding system which identifies which component should be plugged in where and outlet filter type digital high current audio analog audio and video This way you won t jeopardize performance by plugging a high current audio component into a video outlet As fellow audiophiles and videophiles we designed your PowerCenter for the best possible sound and picture Enjoy MONSTER S PATENTED CLEAN POWER STAGES Each PowerCenter features a stage of Clean Power Clean Power performs two tasks vital to high performance audio video and digital reproduction filtration and isolation The higher the Clean Power stage the more sophisticated and advanced the filters are to reject noise generated on the AC powerline Also the higher the Clean Power stage the more isolation between connected equipment for maximum component generated noise rejection HTS 5000 v features Clean Power v 2 0 Stage 4 for the best possible possible performance Clean Power Stage 4 Five ultra advanced isolated filters including two separate digital filters for separate digital sources analo
21. eft slide switch to SWITCHED and the right slide switch to NO DELAY fig 2b The outlet pair will be live once the PowerCenter is switched on by pressing the front panel ON button or by external signal see page 9 and page 10 However it will remain active for approximately 10 seconds after switching off the PowerCenter Outlet Pair Switched On After Delay Set the left slide switch to SWITCHED and the right slide switch to DELAY fig 2c When the PowerCenter is switched on by pressing the front panel ON button or by external signal the outlet pair will be live after a delay set by the DELAY TIME switch However the outlet pair will be turned off immediately once the PowerCenter is switched off by pressing the front panel OFF button or by external signal B C lt Delay Time Switch Set to SHORT outlets will receive power after a delay of approximately 6 seconds once the PowerCenter is switched on fig 2d Set to LONG outlets will receive power after a delay of approximately 20 seconds once the PowerCenter is switched on This is the recommended delay setting for tube based products NOTE This switch affects all outlet pairs which are programmed as switched on after delay E Trigger Out Programming Switch Set to DELAY the 12 volt remote trigger will power an external device after a delay set by the DELAY TIME switch once the PowerCenter is switched on fig 2e Set to NO DELA
22. g audio video and high current audio filters provide the best possible AC powerline noise rejection and isolation of audio equipment from video equipment for improved component generated noise rejection Ideal for audiophile and videophile a v systems and reference home theaters 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 conditioning components costing more than 3 000 and now brings his expertise to Monster Power Richard developed Monster s exclusive Clean Power circuitry He is also responsible for several other groundbreaking designs 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 status as both the inventor of the MultiCap internal bypass capacitor and as the driving force behind the high end audio i balanced circuit design concept has influenced the audiophile community for years Richard is responsible for some of the high end audio world s most respected product designs essays and articles and has contributed to the Absolute Sound and Audio magazines He is included in Who s Who in the West Demian Martin Demian Martin has been solving complex AC power problems for several
23. is of an electrical component is at ground potential and thus serves as the return path for signals as well as for power circuits Hertz Hz A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second Joule Rating A measurement of how much surge can be absorbed by a surge suppressor device The higher the joule rating the more surge it can absorb Peak Current The maximum current which flows during a complete cycle without permanent change in breakdown ratings or published life specifications Power The energy dissipated into an electrical or electronic circuit or component that is conducting either AC or DC Electrical energy developed to do work such as the voltage from an amplifier used to drive a speaker Power Line Two or more wires conducting electric power from one location to another Radio Frequency Interference Any electrical signal capable of being propagated into and interfering with the proper operation of electrical or electronic equipment The frequency range of such interference may be taken to include the entire electromagnetic spectrum Spike An abrupt transient which comprises part of a pulse but exceeds its average amplitude considerably Surge A large sudden change of voltage or current usually caused by the collapse of a magnetic field or by a shortened or opened circuit element Surge Protector A device which protects component circuitry from high alternating voltage peaks or transients Transient A momenta
24. le is repeated continuously Amp A common abbreviation for Ampere a unit of electrical current or rate of flow of electrons CSA A common abbreviation for Canadian Standards Association CSA has developed over 200 standards including several for electrical and electronic products Clean Power Noise filtering designed exclusively for Monster Power products by renowned engineer inventor Richard Marsh Filters out unwanted interference caused by RFI EMI and component generated noise so components plugged into a PowerCenter can deliver maximum performance without noise entering their signal path Conducted Noise Any unwanted electrical signal conducted on the power lines supplying the equipment Current The movement of electrons through a conductor Digital Noise In the digital frequency range any electrical disturbance introduced from a source extraneous to the signal Direct Current DC A flow of continuous electric current in positive or negative polarity Electromagnetic Interference EMI Electromagnetic phenomena in which various appliances and components generate interference that can contribute to a degradation in performance of an electronic receiver or system 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 chass
25. ment Isolates video components from connected digital video analog audio and high current audio components for maximum rejection of interference NOTE You may want to program these outlets to be unswitched see page 7 fig 2a because some components perform best when powered continuously A VCR for example should be plugged into one of these outlets to avoid the hassle of resetting its clock when power is interrupted Whether you turn your PowerCenter on or off any component plugged into these outlets can receive power continuously as long as your PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120 volt wall socket and the OUTLET PROGRAMMING SWITCHES for the outlet pair are set to unswitched You can plug any type of analog video component e g VCR camcorder into these two outlets A Attach a Monster Power ID label to each component s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color coded PowerCenter outlet VCR Plug your VCR s power cord into the PowerCenter s corresponding VCR outlet C TV MONITOR Plug your TV s power cord into the corresponding TV MONITOR outlet CABLE TV OUTLET PROGRAMMING SWITCHES FN mi BIO L aran a ANTENNA J OeO Mile Digital Filter AC Outlet Hookup Isolated Clean Power v 2 0 Stage 4 Digital Filter Optimized to reduce noise generated by digital equipment
26. ng power to the components Possible Cause 1 The component is plugged into an outlet programmed as switched on or switched on after delay and the PowerCenter has not been turned on Possible Solutions e Press the ON button on the PowerCenter The components plugged into the PowerCenter s outlets programmed as switched on should be turned on immediately Press the ON button on the PowerCenter and wait for a few seconds for the components plugged into the PowerCenter s outlets programmed as switched on after delay to be turned on Or plug the component into an outlet programmed as unswitched TROUBLESHOOTING continued Possible Cause 2 PowerCenter is plugged into a switched outlet on a component which is not turned on The PowerCenter will not receive power and therefore will not provide power to the components plugged into the PowerCenter s outlets Possible Solution e Turn on the component NOTE For the best possible performance plug the PowerCenter into a wall outlet not an outlet on another component Possible Cause 3 The PowerCenter is defective Possible Solution Please see page 35 for warranty information PROBLEM Speakers emit a humming or buzzing noise Possible Cause The PowerCenter is sharing AC power with equipment that is not properly grounded Possible Solution Connect your PowerCenter to a dedicated outlet TROUBLESHOOTING continued PROBLEM The UNSWITCHED ON
27. nto a properly grounded 120V outlet PROBLEM TIMED ON LED is Off Possible Cause 1 You are using the Remote AC Control feature see page 9 and haven t plugged the Remote AC Control Cable into either the PowerCenter s corresponding outlet or the component you wish to activate the Remote AC Control feature Possible Solution Plug one end of the Remote AC Control Cable into the PowerCenter s corresponding outlet and the other end into the component you wish to activate the Remote AC Control feature Once you turn on the component the TIMED ON LED should light up after approximately either 6 or 20 seconds depending on the setting of the DELAY TIME switch 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 of the mini plug cable into the PowerCenter s corresponding outlet and the other end into the component you wish to activate the Remote DC Control feature Once you turn on the component the TIMED ON LED should light up after approximately either 6 or 20 seconds depending on the setting of the DELAY TIME switch Possible Cause 3 The component you wish to use to activate the Remote AC or DC Control feature isn t plugged into a properly grounded 120V outlet Pos
28. o components here NOTE After a powerline or lightning surge the HTS 5000 may provide an audio tone from its internal buzzer If the SURGE PROTECTED indicator is off the unit will no longer provide surge protection NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 19 16 High Current Audio Filter For high current audio components such as power amplifiers special filter circuit to reduce noise from the AC power line that would degrade the audio performance and to optimize high current demand N NOTE It does not harm low current audio video or digital components to be connected to the high current audio outlet section However for the best possible performance we recommend plugging in only high current audio components here 17 Cable TV Coaxial Input Output The input connects the coaxial cable from a wall cable outlet The output connects the coaxial cable to the input of your TV VCR or cable box 18 Satellite Coaxial Input Output The input connects the coaxial cable from your satellite dish The output connects the coaxial cable to the input of your satellite receiver 19 Antenna Coaxial Input Output The input connects the coaxial cable from your TV antenna The output connects the coaxial cable to the input of your TV VCR or splitter 20 Outlet Programming Switches Enables you to program each outlet pair to be either unswitched switched on or switched on after delay 21 Delay Time Switch Selects delay time 2
29. ry surge on a signal or power line which may cause component breakdown or failure UL A common abbreviation for Underwriters Laboratories Inc a corporation supported by some underwriters for the purpose of establishing safety standards on types of equipment or components Video Noise In the video frequency range any electrical disturbance introduced from a source extraneous to the signal Volt V The unit of measurement of electromotive force Voltage Rating The maximum voltage which an electrical device or component can sustain without breaking down MONSTER A division of The Monster Group 455 Valley Drive Brisbane CA 94005 Visit us on the web at monstercable com The Monster Power Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS 5000 wa is protected under U S Pat No 5 589 718 Other Patents Pending Monster Monster Cable Monster Power Clean Power and PowerCenter are registered and unregistered trademarks of Monster Cable Products Inc Monster Cable 2001 All Rights Reserved rm 151272
30. s invalid if any wire phone coax or AC or audio or video interconnect leading into the equipment comes from a component that is not properly protected by the Monster PowerCenter INTRODUCTION Thank You Thank you for purchasing Monster Power s Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS 5000 mu 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 accessories compromise the quality of the components they power The PowerCenter s advanced technologies and innovative design solve this problem and offer several unique convenience and performance features While your PowerCenter does an excellent job of protecting your components from harmful power surges its main benefit is much more than just surge protection Exclusive Clean Power v 2 0 filter circuitry virtually stops the noise that goes right through typical surge protectors It isn t enough to only have filtering from a noisy incoming power line That s why your PowerCenter also features revolutionary separate noise isolation between filtered digital audio and video outlets If any noise from an electronic product plugged into an outlet gets through our Clean Power noise filters and to the power line it will have to go through another filter to get to an adjacent set of outlets The result is high quality picture and sound that s free from performanc
31. sible Solution e Plug the component into a properly grounded 120 outlet 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 there The next crucial step of noise filtering must occur between components Our patent pending component to component noise filtering is one of the PowerCenter s incredibly innovative features because it protects components from degrading each other s performance via their own special brand of interference The PowerCenter outlets are all directly connected so the noise that s generated by a particularly noisy component digital components like CD players are infamous for this will attempt to get onto other components It will not however because it must to go through a specialized filter to get to an adjacent outlet and noise is eliminated for the best possible sound and picture Q Does it matter which outlets plug my components into A Yes Each group of outlets is specifically designed to protect and maximize performance of ONLY the components they are intended to power For example a power amplifier is high current device and has a special high current audio filter that allows for the greater power requirement and still reduces noise from the AC power line A VCR is not
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