® Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter™ HTS 5000 MKII Owner’s Manual
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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. WARNING – Grounding and Polarization A. Your Monster PowerCenter has a three-wire grounding-type AC plug (a three-prong plug).
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). WARNING – Power Cord Safety A. When routing your Monster PowerCenter AC power cord, do not place it near heat sources or heavy foot traffic areas (e.g., hallways, doorways, and kitchen floors).
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. 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.
PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION TIPS CAUTION – 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 MKII will not light up. In this event, call a qualified electrician to fix the problem in your home’s wiring.
INTRODUCTION Thank You Thank you for purchasing Monster Power’s Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter™ HTS 5000 MKII. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 MKII. 4) One sheet of Monster Power Color-Coded Audio/Video ID labels (included).
HOOKUP GUIDE STEP 1 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 MKII 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.
STEP 2 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.
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). B) Outlet Pair Switched On: Set the left 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).
STEP 3 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.
STEP 4 Remote DC Control Hookups NOTE: This feature allows you to turn on/off your PowerCenter via your Home Automated Control System. A 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.
STEP 5 Coaxial Outlet Hookup NOTE: You will need additional coaxial cables to connect the PowerCenter to your components.
STEP 6 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.
STEP 7 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.
STEP 8 Video Filter AC Outlet Hookup Isolated Clean Power v.2.0 Stage 4 Video Filter: Optimized to reduce noise generated by video equipment. 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.
STEP 9 Digital Filter AC Outlet Hookup Isolated Clean Power v.2.0 Stage 4 Digital Filter: Optimized to reduce noise generated by digital equipment. Isolates digital components from connected digital, video, analog audio, and high current audio components for maximum rejection of interference. HTS 5000 MKII features two isolated filters to accommodate different digital sources. NOTE: You can plug any type of digital component (e.g.
C) DVD: If you have a DVD player, plug its power cord into the corresponding DVD outlet. If you are using a 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.
STEP 10 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.
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.
HTS 5000 MKII FEATURES PLEASE TURN TO NEXT PAGE FOR DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT FEATURES 9 10 G IN IR W OK ND OU GR OK E RG SU PROTECTION ON 1 OUTLETS 5 3 2 4 11 12 METER ILLUMINATION OFF D ON ON ON TE D D ED ER EC HE HE W OT TIM ITC ITC PO PR SW SW N EA UN T1 T2 CL OU OU ON PHONE IN USE 7 6 13 8 Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter™ HTS 5000 MKII with Clean Power™ Stage Four Filtering 15 14 20 17 16 IN CABLE TV OUT 24 31 NORMAL OUTLET PROGRAMMING SWITCHES REMOTE UNSWITCHED SWITCHE
HTS 5000 MKII 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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM – The PowerCenter is not receiving power. Possible Cause #1 The PowerCenter is not turned on. Possible Solutions • Press the ON button on the PowerCenter. • Make sure the PowerCenter’s AC power plug is plugged into a properly grounded 120V wall outlet. • In some households, a wall switch may need to be thrown to make the wall outlet come alive. Try turning on the light switches located near the wall outlet powering 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 • 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.
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 • 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) PROBLEM – The ”UNSWITCHED ON“ 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.
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.
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.
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. 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 I 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.
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 cycle is repeated continuously. Amp: A common abbreviation for Ampere, a unit of electrical current or rate of flow of electrons.
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. Hertz (Hz): A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second.
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 momentary surge on a signal or power line which may cause component breakdown or failure.
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