® Home Theatre In-Wall PowerCenter ™ 15 Amp And 20 Amp Models Owner’s Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Important Safety Information i Proper Grounding and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii A Note from The Head Monster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Monster’s Patented Clean Power™ Stages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read and observe the following safety points at all times. WARNING – Installation Monster recommends the In-Wall PowerCenter be installed by a licensed electrician. WARNING – Power Sources Suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not more than 5000 rms symmetrical amperes, 125 volts maximum. Monster’s In-Wall PowerCenter is available with either 15 or 20-amp outlets.
WARNING – Power Cord Safety This In-Wall PowerCenter includes a high-current IEC PowerLine 200 AC Power Cable with a low-profile, right angle plug. If the cable’s protective jacket begins to rip or fray, exposing the internal wiring, shielding, etc., disconnect it immediately. See the Warranty Information section of this owner’s manual for important details.
PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION WARNING – Proper Grounding A Monster PowerCenter requires a properly grounded outlet for safety and to protect connected equipment. If you’re not sure if your home’s electrical wiring is properly grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician. IMPORTANT NOTE – Proper Power and Protection To completely protect your equipment against electrical surges, every AC power cable and coaxial cable line in your system must be connected to the PowerCenter.
A NOTE FROM THE HEAD MONSTER Dear Enthusiast, THANK YOU for purchasing the Monster Power Home Theatre In-Wall PowerCenter ™. This PowerCenter reflects our commitment to creating performance-enhancing solutions for home theater systems that deliver superior sound and picture quality. ® As a long-time audiophile and serious home theater enthusiast, I always knew problematic AC power could degrade picture and sound quality.
MONSTER’S PATENTED CLEAN POWER™ STAGES Monster Clean Power ™ performs two tasks that are vital to maintaining optimum home theater performance: 1) noise filtration and 2) noise isolation. The higher the Clean Power stage number (1-5), the more sophisticated and advanced the filters are that reject noise generated on the AC powerline. In addition, the higher the Clean Power stage number, the more isolation that exists between connected equipment for maximum rejection of componentgenerated noise.
THE MINDS BEHIND THE MONSTER POWERCENTER DESIGN Richard Marsh – There are few experts able to solve the complex problems associated with AC power and complex home theater systems. Richard Marsh is one of these 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 patented Clean Power ™ circuitry which is incorporated into many of Monster’s PowerCenters.
IN-WALL POWERCENTER FEATURES INSERTS INCLUDED 10 9 11 10 12 13 8 7 1 2 IEC CABLE 3 4 5 4 6 14
IN-WALL POWERCENTER FEATURES 1. Monster Clean Power and Surge Suppression Module: Features patented Monster Clean Power Stage 1 v.2.0 to reduce interference coming through the AC power line, and a 1260 joule rating with new Tri-Mode MOVs to offer superior surge absorption. 2. “Clean Power” On Indicator: Indicates Monster Clean Power circuitry is functioning properly. 3. “Protection On” Indicator: Indicates Monster surge protection circuitry is functioning properly. 4.
HOOK-UP GUIDE – STANDALONE APPLICATIONS Outlet Box Installation For existing construction environments, you will need to cut a hole in your wall to first install the two gang outlet box that will go behind your Monster In-Wall PowerCenter. Monster strongly recommends you enlist the help of a licensed electrician, or someone experienced with home electrical wiring and custom installation.
HOOK-UP GUIDE – STANDALONE APPLICATIONS B) Fish the line (Black), neutral (White), and ground (Green) wires out from behind the wall. Punch out the two gang outlet box’s entry holes as necessary for wire routing, and thread the wires through. C) Place the two gang outlet box into the wall hole with the tabs retracted. Carefully turn the screws clockwise until the tabs rotate upright and clamp the box securely to the wallboard.
HOOK-UP GUIDE – STANDALONE APPLICATIONS Surge Module Installation The Surge Module features patented Monster Clean Power Stage 1 v.2.0 to reduce interference coming through the AC power line to your components and provides surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes. A) Strip about a half inch of insulation off the ends of the line (Black), neutral (White), and ground (Green) input wires extending through the two gang outlet box.
HOOK-UP GUIDE – STANDALONE APPLICATIONS Two-Outlet Receptacle Installation Monster In-Wall PowerCenters are available with either 15-amp or 20-amp outlet. Be sure to use the outlet that matches your existing branch circuit. A) Connect the output wires extending from the Surge Module to the two-outlet receptacle as follows: 1. Remove the three screws from the side of the two-outlet receptacle by turning each counterclockwise until loose. 2.
HOOK-UP GUIDE – STAND ALONE APPLICATIONS Coaxial Connections Installation In-Wall PowerCenter comes with a decora plate and two coaxial connections units that provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes on incoming coax cables. If you have in-wall provisions for satellite TV, TV/cable, cable modem, etc., you can protect them by hooking them up through the PowerCenter’s coax connections.
HOOK-UP GUIDE – REMOTE APPLICATIONS A Remote Application occurs when the TV display and components (receivers, PVRs, DVD players, VCRs, amplifiers, etc.) are connected to different AC outlet receptacle banks. In this application, and for ultimate system protection, two In-Wall PowerCenters should be used for proper installation and system production.
HOOK-UP GUIDE – REMOTE APPLICATIONS Surge Module Installation The Surge Module features patented Monster Clean Power Stage 1 v.2.0 to reduce interference coming through the AC power line to your components and provides surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes. ™ A) Strip about a half inch of insulation off the ends of the line (Black), neutral (White), and ground (Green) input wires extending through the two gang outlet box.
HOOK-UP GUIDE – REMOTE APPLICATIONS B) Connect the output wires extending from the Surge Module to the two-outlet receptacle as follows: 1. Remove the three screws from the side of the two-outlet receptacle by turning each counterclockwise until loose. 2. Align the ring terminal holes on the output wires with the screw holes. 3. Reinsert the three screws and turn each clockwise until fully tightened.
Coaxial Connections and Decora Plate Installation In-Wall PowerCenter comes with two coaxial connections units that provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes on incoming coax cables. If you have in-wall provisions for satellite TV, TV/cable, cable modem, etc., you can protect them by hooking them up through the PowerCenter’s coax connections. If your system does not have in-wall provisions for coax connections, you can install the included decora plate instead.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Outlets not receiving power. • Surge Module input wires (line, neutral, ground) not connected to household line, neutral, and ground wiring. • Attach the output wires (line, neutral, ground) to the outlets. • The Surge Module is not properly grounded. • Check the ground wiring to the surge module making sure the ground wire is securely fastened to the Surge Module’s ground wire. Ground OK LED not on. • Display Off switch in the OFF position.
IN-WALL POWERCENTER SPECIFICATIONS 16 Continuous Duty Electrical Rating 120V/60Hzs not rec Maximum Current Rating 15A/1800W for 15 Amp In-Wall Module 20A/2400W for 20 Amp In-Wall Module Protection Modes Line-Neutral (L-N) Line-Ground (L-G) Neutral-Ground (N-G) Total Energy Dissipation 1260 Joules Clamping Level (TVSS Voltage) 330 Volts Clamping Response Time Less than 1 Nanosecond (<1Ns) Dimensions Depth: 14.
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CONSUMERS Monster, LLC, 7251 West Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, USA (“Monster”) extends You this Limited Warranty. Statutory or common law may provide You with additional rights or remedies, which shall not be affected by this Limited Warranty.
“Connected Equipment Damage” means physical damage caused to Connected Equipment due to a Product Defect (i) by a transient AC power, cable, telephone, or lightning surge while connected to a properly installed Product, (ii) not by a defect or unrelated damaging of the Connected Equipment or a surge/spike or lightning strike through a source, medium or connection other than through the Product, and (iii) does not extend to loss of data or consequential, indirect or special damages resulting from the Connect
“Warranty Period” means the time period during which Monster must have received Your Formal Warranty Claim. The different Warranty Periods related to Product Defects and Connected Equipment Damage are defined in the Specifications Table below. The Warranty Period commences on the date when You purchased or received (whichever occurs later) the Product from an Authorized Dealer as evidenced by the Authorized Dealer’s invoice, sales receipt or packing slip.
CONNECTED EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Monster will also provide You with a remedy regarding Connected Equipment Damage if (i) You have a claim under the Limited Warranty for Products because of a Product Defect that causes Connected Equipment Damage despite Adequate Use, and (ii) Monster receives a Formal Warranty Claim from You before the end of the Warranty Period for Connected Equipment Damage applicable to the affected Product.
SPECIFICATIONS TABLE Product Model No.
FORMAL WARRANTY CLAIM HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM.
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Monster, LLC 7251 West Lake Mead Blvd. • Las Vegas, NV 89128 • USA Visit us on the web at: MonsterPower.com. Call us toll-free in the U. S. at 877-800-8989. The Monster Power Home Theatre In-Wall PowerCenter is protected under U.S. Pat. No. 5,589,718. Other Patents Pending. Designed in the USA by the Monster Power Dream Team and manufactured to Monster quality specifications in China.
