PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:35 PM Page 1 ® PRO 3500 Professional Power Center™ with Clean Power™ Stage 2 v.2.
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PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:35 PM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Proper Grounding and Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:35 PM Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read and observe the following safety points at all times. Failure to do so may cause serious personal injury and/or death. WARNING – Power Sources Do not plug this Professional PowerCenter into a power outlet that differs from the source indicated for safe use on the PowerCenter. If you don’t know the type of electrical power that is supplied to home, studio, or venue, please consult the local power company.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:35 PM Page 5 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 PowerCenter if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit. Contact Monster Power for instructions (see page 22).
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:35 PM Page 6 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 reason, your Monster PowerCenter is not operating properly, do not remove any part of the unit (cover, etc.,) for repair.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:35 PM Page 7 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 PowerCenter PRO 3500 will not light up. In this event, call an electrician to fix the problem in your home’s wiring.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:35 PM Page 8 INTRODUCTION About Monster Power Since 1979, Monster has provided high performance instrument and speaker cables to performing musicians and recording professionals around the world. In 1998, we introduced Monster Power, a complete line of affordable, audiophile-grade PowerCenters that provided better sound, and complete protection against electrical surges and spikes.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 9 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 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.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 10 Noel Lee – Noel 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 150 patented products and drives the explosive growth of Monster into more than 80 countries worldwide.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 11 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 registering your warranty information). 3) One Monster Professional PowerCenter PRO 3500.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 12 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.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 13 Three-Stage Sequential Power-Up/Power-Down for Digital, Analog, and High Current Outlets Turn on the PowerCenter. The digital outlets are switched, and the analog and high current outlets are separately timed, providing sequential activation of your components. This gives your digital “front-end” equipment a chance to initialize and run any self tests that the manufacturer has programmed. After a 3-second delay, the analog outlets are turned on.
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PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 15 PRO 3500 FEATURES NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWING ON PAGE 7 1. ON/OFF Switch: Once the PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120V outlet, operating the switch will provide AC power to the components plugged into the PowerCenter’s Switched and Switched (Timed) outlets. Release this button to shut down components. 2. Ground OK: When this LED is On, the PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120V AC power outlet.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 16 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 generated by the digital components themselves. 8.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 17 13. Ultra-High Current PowerLine 300 AC Power Cable: High-density, double-shielded AC Power cord is specially designed to maximize power transfer to ultra-high power components such as amplifiers. ™ 14. Front Dimmer: This knob controls the front panel flexible MonsterLight (Push On/Push Off, clockwise brighter, counter-clockwise dimmer). The lamp can be turned on even when the unit is switched off. 15.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 18 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 switch may need to be thrown to make the wall plug come alive. Try turning on the light switches located near the wall unit powering the PowerCenter.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 19 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 another component. PROBLEM – Speakers emit a humming or buzzing noise.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 20 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 there. The next crucial step of noise filtering must occur between components.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 21 Q. Does it matter which outlets I plug my components into? A. Yes. Each group of outlets is specifically designed to protect and maximize performance of ONLY the component types they are intended to power. For example, an amplifier is high current and an effects processor is not. Each gets separate noise filtering to accommodate their inherent needs and differences. Q.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 22 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 reaches maximum in the opposite direction. This cycle is repeated continuously. Amp: A common abbreviation for Ampere.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 23 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 is at ground potential and thus serves as the return path for signals as well as for power circuits.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 24 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.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 25 APPENDIX B Thank you for purchasing this Monster Power Professional PowerCenter product. All Monster Power products are finely engineered and robustly manufactured to boost any system's performance beyond what you thought possible. And Monster proudly stands behind every one of its products, not something every company can say! - We know your Monster Power product will bring you tremendous satisfaction, outstanding performance and reliability.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 26 “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.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 27 SCOPE OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY PRODUCTS.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 28 SPECIFICATIONS TABLE Product Model No. Warranty Period for Product Pro 800 Five (5) Years Pro 1000 Five (5) Years Pro 2000 Five (5) Years Pro 2500 Five (5) Years Pro 3500 Five (5) Years Pro 5100 Five (5) Years Pro 7000 Five (5) Years Pro AVS2000 Two (2) Years FORMAL WARRANTY CLAIM HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 29 Register Your Product for Warranty Coverage Please either complete and return this questionnaire by mail, or go to www.monsterpower.
PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM 5. Was this Monster PowerCenter a gift? Page 30 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 knew exactly what I wanted and didn’t need any help with my decision Not applicable Other_________________________ 8.
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PRO3500_manual_Gks.qxd 11/10/2003 4:36 PM Page 32 ® Monster, LLC 7251 Lake Mead Blvd West, 3rd Floor • Las Vegas, NV 89128 • USA Visit us on the web at: monsterpower.com The Monster Power Professional PowerCenter™ PRO 3500 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, LLC.
