® Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS 2600 Owner’s Manual ™
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Proper Grounding and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii A Note from The Head Monster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read and observe the following safety points at all times. WARNING – Power Sources Do not plug this 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 your home, consult your local power company or a qualified electrician. WARNING – Grounding and Polarization A.
WARNING – Power Cord Safety A. When routing your PowerCenter’s AC power cord, do not place it near heavy foot traffic areas (e.g., hallways, doorways, and 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. See the Warranty Information section of this owner’s manual for important details.
PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION WARNING – Proper Grounding Monster PowerCenters require 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, coaxial cable, and phone line line in the system must be connected to an appropriate PowerCenter.
A NOTE FROM THE HEAD MONSTER Dear Enthusiast, THANK YOU for purchasing the Monster Power Home Theatre Reference HTS 2600 PowerCenter. This PowerCenter reflects our commitment to creating performanceenhancing solutions for home theater systems, so you can enjoy 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.
current audio outlets. The result is high quality sound and picture that’s free from performance-damaging interference. Other Monster Power breakthroughs include exclusive T2™ automatic disconnect protection circuitry and patented Tri-Mode™ protection (US 6,683,770 BI) featuring an audible alarm. These features automatically disconnect power from your electronics if you’re hit by a big surge. We’ve also included surge-protected coax and phone connections to ensure protection for all of your components.
MONSTER’S EXCLUSIVE T2™ TECHNOLOGY The Monster Power HTS 2600 PowerCenter features exclusive Monster T2 technology. T2 is an active electronic microprocessor-controlled circuit that sits in front of the surge protection circuitry in select Monster Power products. T2 monitors the line, neutral and ground lines and automatically disconnects the PowerCenter from the AC power line when a long duration low-voltage sag or high-voltage swell occurs (continuous voltage below 70Vrms or above 132Vrms).
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 US 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.
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HTS 2600 POWERCENTER FEATURES 1. Digital Input Voltage and Current Usage Indicating LED‘s: Indicates and amperage draw. 2. “Ground OK” Indicator: Indicates the PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120V AV outlet. 3. “Wiring OK” Indicator: Indicates if the Line and Neutral wires from the wall outlet to the PowerCenter are reversed. Please consult your electrician to correct this immediately. 4. “Clean Power On” Indicator: Indicates Monster Clean Power circuitry is functioning properly. 5.
12. Ultra-High Current Audio Filter (Switched/Timed Outlets): These outlets have a specifically designed filter circuit for high power audio components like amplifiers and pre-amplifiers. 13. TV/Cable Protection: Provides surge protection for a TV/cable connection. The input connects the coaxial cable from your antenna. The output connects the coaxial cable to your TV or cable box input. 14.
HOOK-UP GUIDE Video Outlet Hook-Up These outlets have a special filter circuit that is optimized to reduce interference to your video components. A) Attach a Monster Power identification label to each component’s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color-coded PowerCenter outlet. B) Plug each component’s power cord (TV/Monitor, VCR) into the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet.
HOOK-UP GUIDE Analog Audio Outlet Hook-Up These outlets have a special filter circuit that is optimized to reduce interference to your audio components. A) Attach a Monster Power identification label to each component’s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color-coded PowerCenter outlet. ® B) Plug each component’s power cord (Receiver, Processor, etc.) into the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet.
HOOK-UP GUIDE Ultra-High Current Audio Outlet Hook-Up These outlets are designed to deliver maximum current to power hungry components like amplifiers and pre-amplifiers. A) Attach a Monster Power identification label to each component’s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color-coded PowerCenter outlet. ® B) Plug each component’s power cord (Amplifier, etc.) into the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet.
HOOK-UP GUIDE Coaxial Connections Hook-Up Coaxial Connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes on the incoming coax cable.
HOOK-UP GUIDE Phone Connections Hook-Up Phone connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes coming from the phone line. This PowerCenter also incorporates a phone splitter for convenience.
HOOK-UP GUIDE Remote “DC In” Control Hook-Up This feature connects your PowerCenter to an automated Home Theater control system or allows another component with a Remote “DC Out” connection to automatically turn on and off your PowerCenter. A) Plug the AC power cable of the component you are using to control the PowerCenter into an unswitched outlet on the PowerCenter. Note: This component must deliver a control voltage between 3-30 volts DC.
HOOK-UP GUIDE Rack Mounting Your PowerCenter This Monster PowerCenter includes two “rack ears” mounting plates for installation into a standard size equipment rack. A) Remove your PowerCenter trim covers using a 3⁄32 or 2.5 mm Allen (Hex) key (not included). Turn each Allen screw counter-clockwise until the screw is completely removed. B) Align one rack ear over the two holes on the left side of the PowerCenter. Using the Allen key, turn the two screws clockwise until tight.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Remedy The PowerCenter is not receiving power. The PowerCenter is not turned On. • Turn the PowerCenter switch on. • Make sure the PowerCenter’s AC power plug is plugged into a properly grounded 120 volts (nominal) wall outlet. • In some households, a wall switch may need to be thrown to make the wall plug active. Try turning on the light switches located near the wall unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Component is not receiving power. The component is plugged into a switched outlet and the PowerCenter has not been turned On. • Turn the PowerCenter On. The PowerCenter is plugged into a Switched outlet, but power on the component is not On. In some instances, a component plugged into a switched outlet won’t receive power when the PowerCenter is turned On unless the component power is also switched On. • Turn the component power On.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Remedy The Unswitched LED on front panel is Off. The PowerCenter is not plugged in. • Plug the PowerCenter into a properly grounded 120 volts (nominal) outlet and make sure it is on. The Switched LED is Off. You are using the Switched Outlet Remote Turn-On feature and haven’t plugged the plug into the component you wish to use to activate the Remote Turn-On. • Plug the plug into the component you wish to use to activate the Remote Turn-On.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Remedy “Timed On” indicator on front panel is Off. You are using the Remote Turn-On feature (Same as Switched) and haven’t plugged the plug into the component you wish to use to activate the Remote Turn-On. • Plug the plug into component you wish to use to activate the Remote Turn-On. The component remote control you are using to power the Remote turn-on has a dead battery. • Replace the battery powering the component remote control.
SPECIFICATIONS HTS 2600 POWERCENTER Continuous Duty Electrical Rating 120V/60Hz Maximum Current Rating 15A/1800W Protection Modes Line-Neutral (L-N) Line-Ground (L-G) Neutral-Ground (N-G) Total Energy Dissipation 5750 Joules Clamping Level (TVSS Voltage) 330 Volts Clamping Response Time Less than 1 Nanosecond (<1Ns) Remote “AC In” Control 120V/0.3A Remote “DC In” Control 3 – 30V DC Dimensions Width: 17.125” 434.97mm 3.875” 98.43mm Height Without Feet: 3.50” 88.
® Monster, LLC 7251 West Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 342 • Las Vegas, NV 89128 • USA Visit us on the web at: MonsterPower.com. Call us toll-free in North America at 877-800-8989. The Monster Power Professional Reference PowerCenter HTS 2600 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.
