Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter ™ HTS3000 Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following information applies to all Monster Power® components including; PowerCenter™ AV800, HT800, HTS800, AV700, HT700, and HTS700; PowerProtect™ AV600 and PC600; and Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter 1000, 2000, 3000 and 5000. Please read and observe the following safety points at all times.
C. If you use rooftop devices such as satellite dishes, antennas, or any other wire that connects to your PowerCenter, be sure they are properly grounded. Use grounding techniques specified in the National Electrical Code (NEC). This protects against voltage surges and static charges. Do not place any antenna component 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 death.
WARNING–Power Cord Safety A. When routing your Monster Power or Entech component’s power cord, do not place it near 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 Power or Entech component immediately. See the warranty section of this owner’s manual.
Table of Contents PAGE Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-iii Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Design Minds of Monster Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Content Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 HTS3000 Features. .
INTRODUCTION Thank You Welcome to the world of Monster Power.® As a PowerCenter™ owner, you will experience a level of performance that far exceeds any other AC power product on the market. The performance level and design of ordinary AC power accessories compromises the quality of the components they power. The PowerCenter’s advanced technology and innovative design solves this problem and offers several unique convenience and performance features.
The Design Minds Behind the Reference PowerCenter HTS3000 Richard Marsh–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 balanced circuit design concept has influenced the audiophile community for years.
Noel Lee–Noel Lee is best known for popularizing the concept of high performance audio cable 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 today 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’ve got 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 computer with internet browser (for registering your warranty information). 3) One Monster Power Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter (HTS3000).
HTS 3000 9 6 MONSTER PO W ER 2 1 3 4 5 8 7 ON PROTECTION ON EM ST SY OU GR ED ND ER W PO PR D TE EC OT UN H ITC SW ED ON H ITC SW F OF OUTLETS ED ON ED TIM MONSTER PO W ER MONSTER POW ER SWITCHED OUTLETS ON Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS3000 12 10 15 14 23 20 17 16 IN NORMAL DIGITAL FILTER FUSE OUT 1 OUT IN CABLE TV OUT 2 REMOTE IN 5A SLOW BLOW 5 x 20 mm OUT PHONE AC IN 110V 0.
HTS3000 FEATURES (Note: numbers refer to drawings on page 6) 1. System Grounded: When this LED is On, the PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120V AC power outlet. If this LED is Off, unplug the PowerCenter immediately. Monster Cable is not responsible for equipment damage due to improper grounding of your home’s outlets. ® 2. Power Protected: When this LED is On, Monster Power Surge Protection Circuitry is functioning properly.
(Note: numbers refer to drawings on page 6) 9. Optional Rack “Ears”: Two “ears” are included with the HTS3000 for rack mounting. See page 21 for mounting instructions. 10. 5A Slow Blow Digital Filter Fuse: Protects the PowerCenter’s digital filter section from power overload. 11. Ground Post: Provides a ground reference point for ungrounded components. 12.
(Note: numbers refer to drawings on page 6) 15. Low Noise Audio Filter (Switched Outlets): These outlets are designed with a special filter circuit that reduces audible noise in your audio components. Make sure to match the appropriate Identification Sticker to each component’s power cord. NOTE: It does not harm video components or digital components to be connected to the audio filter section. For the best possible performance, we recommend connecting only audio components here.
20. Normal/Remote AC Switch: Allows your HTS3000 to operate in Normal mode (switched outlets receive power when front panel button is pressed) or Remote mode (switched outlets receive power when second component connected via the remote AC hookup cable is turned on). 21. 2-Conductor Jack for Remote AC hookup: Accepts special two conductor AC power cable (included) for connection to second component switched outlet to enable remote turn on of switched outlets. 22.
Please Read This Page Before Installing THE MONSTER POWERCENTER™ CAUTION Proper Power and Protection To completely deliver clean power and protect your equipment against electrical surges, every cable into or out of your equipment must be connected to the appropriate connection on a Monster PowerCenter. This includes AC power cables from all the components in your system, coaxial cables from cable TV antennas and dishes, and telephone cables from pay-per-view systems.
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 ”System Grounded“ light on the front panel of the Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS3000 will not light up. In this event, call an 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.
QUICK START HOOKUP GUIDE Step 1 Pay-Per-View/Phone Line Hookup Please note that HTS 3000 is not intended for hookup of any phone which carries two separate phone lines on a single 4-pin jack. A) Connect a phone cable from the wall phone outlet, and plug it into the HTS 3000 ”Phone In“ jack. B) Connect a phone cable from one of the ”Phone Out jacks“(out 1 or out 2), and plug it into the Pay-Per-View input on your DSS Satellite receiver or DIVX/DVD player.
Step 2 Remote AC Control A) For remote activation of switched outlets, place Normal/Remote switch in ”Remote“ position. B) Plug in the Remote AC control cord’s female end into the HTS3000 jack labeled ”AC IN 110v 0, 3A.“ C) Plug in the Remote AC control cord’s 2-prong male end into your A/V receiver’s Switched AC power outlet (or whatever component you wish to use as a remote power turn-on). When you turn on your Receiver, the PowerCenter’s Switched outlets automatically become active.
Step 4 Coaxial Input/Output Hookup Please note: You will need additional coaxial cables to connect the HTS3000 to your components. See illustration on next page which shows a proper grounding schematic.
Grounding Your Cable TV, Satellite Dish and Antenna Connections Coaxial Input/Output Hookup NORMAL DIGITAL FILTER FUSE IN IN OUT 1 OUT CABLE TV OUT 2 REMOTE IN 5A SLOW BLOW 5 x 20 mm GROUNDING BLOCK ON COLD WATER PIPE OR GROUNDING ROD OUT AC IN 110V 0.3A UNSWITCHED UNSWITCHED UNSWITCHED SWITCHED PHONE TIMED SATELLITE GROUND ANTENNA IN Designed in U.S.A.
Step 5 High Current Audio Outlet (Switched/Timed) Hookup IMPORTANT NOTE: The component-to-component noise filter featured in this group of outlets is designed to deliver optimum performance within a power rating of no more than 1800 watts continuous (15 amps max continuous). These outlets are specifically designed to withstand a peak current draw of 50 amps max. The filter's performance will be degraded if the optimum peak power capacity is exceeded.
Step 6 Low Noise and Audio Outlet (Switched) Hookup IMPORTANT NOTE: The component-to-component noise filter featured in this group of outlets is designed to deliver optimum performance within a power rating of no more than 1200 watts (10 amps max continuous). The filter's performance will be degraded if the optimum peak power capacity is exceeded. We recommend predetermining the total watts of all components plugged into this filter section before plugging in any components.
Step 7 Video Outlet (Unswitched) Hookup IMPORTANT NOTE: The component-to-component noise filter featured in this group of outlets is designed to deliver optimum performance within a power rating of no more than 1800 watts (15 amps max continuous). The filter's performance will be degraded if the optimum peak power capacity is exceeded.
Step 8 Digital Outlet (Unswitched) Hookup IMPORTANT NOTE: The digital noise filter featured in this group of outlets is designed to deliver optimum performance within a power rating of no more than 600 watts (5 amps max continuous). The filter's performance will be degraded if the optimum peak power capacity exceeded. To avoid this, do not plug any high current component into this section.
Step 9 Rack Mounting Your PowerCenter A) Remove two screws on the left fascia panel with a 3/32” allen key (not included). Remove fascia panel and save it (if you wish to use the PowerCenter out of a rack in the future). B) Line up the left rack “ear” over the two 3/32 holes on the left side of the PowerCenter. Using the 3/32 Allen key, turn the two Allen screws provided clockwise until tight. C) Repeat Step A for installation of rack ear on the right side of PowerCenter.
Frequently Asked Questions Q. So, my PowerCenter has an illuminated meter that monitors changes in incoming voltage. Why is that important? A. The voltage meter is essentially a diagnostic tool. It measures between 100 -130 volts because that’s the range that incoming voltage occurs that’s relevant to equipment performance. High-end components like tube amps that are very sensitive to fluctuations in voltage may experience degraded performance if voltage is too high or too low.
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 manufacturer’s battle against line noise stops there. The next crucial step of noise filtering must occur between components.
Q. Will it harm a component to plug it into an outlet that it's not designated to power, like a high current amplifier into an outlet marked for TV? A. As stated earlier in the Outlet Hookup section, the component-to-component noise filters are designed to deliver optimum performance within specific power ratings (please refer to the Outlet Hookup guide for exact ratings). A filter's performance will be degraded if the optimum peak power capacity is exceeded.
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 120V wall outlet that is properly grounded. • In some households, 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.
Possible Cause #3 The PowerCenter Slow Blow 5A digital filter fuse is not installed. Possible Solutions • If you lose or run out of the replacement fuses provided with the PowerCenter, go to your local electronics store and buy a Slow Blow 5A 5X20mm fuse. • To install a fuse, secure it in the fuseholder cap and push fuse and cap into receptacle. Turn clockwise until tight with a flat head screwdriver. Possible Cause #4 A power overload occurred, throwing the Thermal Circuit Breaker.
PROBLEM–Component is not receiving power. Possible Cause #1 The component is plugged into a Switched outlet and the PowerCenter has not been turned On. Possible Solutions • Turn the PowerCenter On. • Or, plug the component into an Unswitched outlet. Possible Cause #2 • Component is plugged into a Switched outlet, but power on the component is not on.
PROBLEM–Loud ”thump“ noise occurs from your speakers when you turn the PowerCenter On or Off. Possible Cause Your amplifier is plugged into a Switched outlet that is not Time Delayed. Possible Solution • Plug your amplifier into a Switched (Timed) Delayed outlet. (See description on bottom of page 24 for more information. PROBLEM–You can’t turn on the PowerCenter via the Remote control. Possible Cause #1 The component your PowerCenter is connected to with the remote turn-on cable is not plugged in.
PROBLEM–You can’t turn on the PowerCenter via the Remote DC control. Possible Cause The custom audio video control center your PowerCenter is connected to (via remote DC cable) does not have power. Possible Solution • Turn On your Custom Installation component. PROBLEM–Unswitched LED on front panel is Off Possible Solution • Plug the PowerCenter into a properly grounded 120V outlet.
Possible Cause #3 The component you wish to use to activate the Remote Turn-On isn’t plugged into a properly grounded 120V outlet. Possible Solution • Plug the component you wish to use to activate the Remote Turn-On into a properly grounded 120V outlet. PROBLEM–Timed LED on the PowerCenter front panel is Off. Possible Cause #1 You are using the Timed Outlet Remote Turn-On feature and haven’t plugged the two-prong cord into the component you wish to use to activate the Remote Turn-On.
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 peak amplitude in one direction, decreases to zero, then reverses itself and reaches a peak amplitude in the opposite direction. This cycle is repeated continuously. Amp: A common abbreviation for Ampere. Ampere is 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.
Surge Protector: A device which protects component circuitry from high alternating voltage peaks or transients. PowerCenter Switched Outlet: These outlets are designed for high current audio components such as amplifiers. The components plugged into these outlets will not receive AC power unless the PowerCenter is turned on either manually or by remote control. Switched (Timed) Outlet: Switched outlet(s) that receives power only after the main on/off switch is turned on either manually or by remote control.
APPENDIX B How to Contact Us Write to us at: Monster Power C/O Monster Cable Products, Inc. 455 Valley Drive Brisbane, CA 94005 E-mail us at: monsterpower@monstercable.com Visit us on the web at: www.monstercable.
APPENDIX C Warranty Information Monster Cable Products, Inc. warrants that this product shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for its lifetime. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is non-transferable. During the warranty period, Monster Cable Products, Inc. will, at no additional charge, repair or replace defective parts or, at the option of Monster Cable Products, Inc. replace the entire unit.
General Provisions As To Each Warranty: Any technical or other advice offered before or after delivery with respect to the use and application of the product is furnished without charge and subject to the understanding that such advise issued at the purchaser’s sole risk without any limitation or modifications of any disclaimer or other provision contained herein.
Connected Equipment Claim How To Make A Claim In the event damage has occurred to equipment which is properly connected to a Monster Power product as a result of an abnormally high voltage spike, you must follow these instructions. 1. Call 877/800-8989. 2. Give a detailed explanation of how the damage occurred. 3. Obtain a Return Authorization Number for the Monster Power product. 4. A ”Connected Equipment Claim Form“ will be sent to you.
7. If it is determined that the damage was caused by the Monster Power product, Monster at its discretion, will direct you to: A. Obtain a repair estimate at a service center authorized by the manufacturer of the connected equipment; or, B. Send the connected equipment to Monster for repair, or, C. Reimburse you for fair market value of the damaged connected equipment (see Limited Connected Equipment Warranty for details) 8.
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