® Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter ™ HTS 3600 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 this 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 – Proper Cleaning In general, the only cleaning necessary for your Monster PowerCenter is a light dusting. Unplug your component from the wall before cleaning it. Do not use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaners. Lightly moisten a cloth with water to clean the outside of your Monster PowerCenter. WARNING – Liquid: Avoiding Electrical Shocks Do not operate your Monster PowerCenter if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit.
CAUTION – Exposure To Heat Do not expose your Monster PowerCenter to direct sunlight or place it near wall heaters, space heaters, or any enclosed space prone to temperature increase (e.g., car trunk). 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 from your Monster PowerCenter.
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 Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter™ HTS 3600 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE – Proper Power and Protection To completely deliver clean power and protect your equipment against electrical surges, every wire into or out of your equipment must be connected to an appropriate Monster PowerCenter.
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INTRODUCTION Thank You Thank you for purchasing Monster Power’s Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter™ HTS 3600. The PowerCenter reflects Monster’s commitment to creating performance-enhancing solutions for home theatre 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 technology and innovative design solves this problem and offers 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. HTS 3600 features Clean Power v.
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.
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 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 Power Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS 3600. 4) One sheet of Monster Power Audio/Video ID labels. 5) One Pair of rack ears. 6) One Monster Video cable.
HOOKUP GUIDE STEP 1 Pay-Per-View/Phone Line Hookup Please note that HTS 3600 is not intended for hookup of any phone which carries two separate phone lines on a single 4-pin jack. A) Connect the end of your phone cable into the phone wall outlet. Plug the other end into the HTS 3600 "Phone In" jack. B) Connect a second phone cable into one of the HTS 3600 "Phone Out" jacks and into the Pay-per-View input on your DBS receiver or DVD player.
REMOTE AC CONTROL HOOKUP STEP 2 Remote AC Control Hookup This feature allows you to turn your PowerCenter On via the remote control that operates your A/V receiver or preamp. A) Plug in the Remote AC control cord’s female end into back of your HTS 3600. B) Plug in the Remote AC control cord’s 2-prong male end into the A/V receiver’s Switched AC power outlet. When you turn on your Receiver or Preamp, the PowerCenter’s Switched outlets will become active.
REMOTE DC CONTROL HOOKUP STEP 3 Remote DC Control Hookup This feature allows you to connect your PowerCenter to your Home Automated Control System conveniently. So, a component you don’t want powered constantly (like your projector or surround amplifiers) can be plugged into one of your PowerCenter’s "Switched" outlets and be remotely activated when needed. This feature also allows you to use any length of low voltage wire (not supplied) to remotely control multiple PowerCenters.
STEP 4 Coaxial input/output hookup You will need additional coaxial cables to connect the HTS 3600 to your components. See illustration on page 15 which shows a proper grounding schematic.
STEP 5 Ultra-High Current Audio Outlet (Switched/Timed) Hookup NOTE: These outlets are designed to deliver maximum current to power hungry components like amplifiers and preamplifiers. Because certain components don’t need continuous power, or shouldn’t be turned on continuously, these outlets are "switched." This means the components plugged into these outlets won’t receive power or shut down unless your PowerCenter is turned on or off.
STEP 6 Analog Audio Filter Outlet (Switched) Hookup NOTE Because certain components don’t need continuous power, or shouldn’t be turned on continuously, these outlets are "switched." This means the components plugged into these outlets won’t receive power or shut down unless your PowerCenter is turned on or off. You can plug any type of low current audio component (e.g., portable cassette player) or video component (e.g., camcorder) into the preamp or tape outlets.
STEP 7 Video Filter Outlet (Unswitched) Hookup NOTE These outlets are "unswitched" because some components perform best when powered continuously. A VCR, for example, should be plugged into one of these outlets to avoid the hassle of resetting its clock when power is interrupted. Whether you turn your PowerCenter on or off, any component plugged into these outlets will receive continuous power as long as your PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120 volt wall socket.
STEP 8 Digital Outlet (Unswitched) Hookup NOTE You can plug any type of digital component (e.g., CD player, DVD player, MiniDisc, Camcorder) into this outlet. Plug your component’s power cord into the corresponding CABLE/SAT, CD, HDTV, OR DVD outlet. A) Attach a Monster Power® ID label to each component’s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color-coded PowerCenter outlet. B) CABLE/SAT: If you have a Cable TV box, plug its power cord into the HTS 3600’s corresponding CABLE/SAT outlet.
STEP 9 Rackmounting Your PowerCenter A) Remove your PowerCenter trim covers using a 3/32 Allen key (not included). Turn each Allen screw counter-clockwise until the screw is completely removed. B) Align one rack ear over the two 3/32 holes on the left side of the PowerCenter, lining up the rack’s corresponding holes. Using a 3/32 Allen key, turn the two Allen screws (provided) clockwise until tight.
GROUNDING YOUR CABLE TV, SATELLITE DISH AND ANTENNA CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE Proper grounding can be accomplished by using a special grounding block attached to a cold water pipe or copper ground rod driven into the ground. Consult with an electrician to verify your outdoor connections are grounded properly. Coaxial Input/Output Hookup IN IN OUT 1 OUT CABLE TV OUT 2 IN GROUND POWER POLE ANTENNA DISH UNSWITCHED UNSWITCHED UNSWITCHED SWITCHED OUT PHONE AC IN 110V 0.
HTS 3600 FEATURES PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 17 FOR DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT FEATURES 9 1 2 5 6 3 4 7 8 15 12 11 13 10 17 16 23 19 18 CABLE TV IN OUT IN OUT 1 SATELLITE GROUND IN UNSWITCHED UNSWITCHED UNSWITCHED SWITCHED AC IN 110V 0.3A OUT TIMED PHONE OUT 2 ANTENNA IN OUT DC IN 9~12V 300mA Designed in U.S.A.
HTS 3600 FEATURES NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 16 1. Protection On LED: Indicates Monster Power Surge Protection Circuitry is functioning properly. If this LED is off, Monster Power Surge Protection Circuitry has malfunctioned. If the light is off, unplug the PowerCenter immediately. See warranty information for details on how to return damaged equipment to Monster Cable (page 33). ® 2. Unswitched On LED: Indicates power is being supplied to unswitched outlets. 3.
NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 16 10. Voltage/Amperage Toggle: Allows you to view either the Input Voltage or System Current Draw LED Readout. 11. Dimmer Button: Adjusts the meter illumination or the amount of light to the Digital LED Readout. 12. ON Switch: Once the PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120V outlet, pressing this button will provide AC power to the components plugged into the PowerCenter’s Switched and Switched (Timed) outlets. 13.
NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 16 17. Analog Audio Filter (Switched Outlets): These outlets have a special filter circuit that reduces audible noise in your audio components. Match the appropriate Identification Sticker to each component’s power cord. IMPORTANT NOTE It does not harm video components or digital components to be connected to the audio filter section. However, for the best possible performance, we recommend plugging in only audio components here. 18.
NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 16 23. Phone Line: Allows hookup of two lines simultaneously. Features a special Gas Surge Arrestor that protects against damaging voltage surges on the phone line. 24. Thermal Circuit Breaker: Protects the PowerCenter from power overload. 25. Ultra High Current PowerLine 200 AC Power Cable: High density double shielded AC Power cord is specially designed to maximize power transfer of ultra-high power components such as dedicated amplifiers.
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 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) 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 unit, not another component. Possible Cause #4 PowerCenter is defective. Possible Solutions • Please see the section marked "Warranty Information" for remedy (page 32). PROBLEM – PowerCenter is not receiving power.
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Possible Cause #2 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. Possible Solution • Turn the component power On. PROBLEM – Speakers emit a humming or buzzing noise. Possible Cause The PowerCenter is sharing AC power with equipment that is not properly grounded.
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) PROBLEM – The Switched LED is Off. Possible Cause #1 The component remote control you are using to power the Remote turn-on has a dead battery. Possible Solution • Replace the battery powering the component remote control. Possible Cause #2 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 into a properly grounded 120V outlet.
TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) PROBLEM – Timed LED on front panel is Off. Possible Cause #1 You are using the Timed Outlet Remote Turn-On feature (Same as Switched) and haven’t plugged the two-prong cord into the component you wish to use to activate the Remote Turn-On. Possible Solution • Plug the 2-prong cord into the component you wish to use to activate the Remote Turn-On. Possible Cause #2 The component remote control you are using to power the Remote turn-on has a dead battery.
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.
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 components they are intended to power. For example, an amplifier is high current and a VCR is not. Each gets separate noise filtering to accommodate their inherent needs and differences. You would not want to leave an amplifier (high current) running all the time, so it is assigned a Switched outlet.
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. Ampere is a unit of electrical current or rate of flow of electrons.
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. Joule Rating: A measurement of how much surge can be absorbed by a surge suppressor device. The higher the joule rating, the more surge it can absorb.
UL: A common abbreviation for Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., a corporation supported by some underwriters for the purpose of establishing safety standards on types of equipment or components. Video Noise: In the video-frequency range, any electrical disturbance introduced from a source extraneous to the signal. Volt (V): The unit of measurement of electromotive force. One is equivalent to the force required to produce a current of one ampere through a resistance of one ohm.
APPENDIX B Warranty Information Monster Cable Products, Inc. warrants that this product shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for 5 years from the date of purchase from an Authorized Monster Power Dealer. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is nontransferable. 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 advice is 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 the fair market value of the damaged connected equipment (see Limited Connected Equipment Warranty for details). 8.
APPENDIX C How to Contact Us 35 Write to us at: Monster Power C/O Monster Cable Products, Inc. 455 Valley Drive Brisbane, CA 94005 Visit us on the web at: monstercable.com Call us toll-free at: 877/800-8989.
Register Your Product For Warranty Coverage Please either complete and return this warranty registration by mail, or go to monstercable.
5. Was this Monster PowerCenter a gift? o Yes o No 6. What was the purchase price of this unit? __________________ 7. How would you describe your experience when purchasing this product? o The salesperson was knowledgeable and helpful o The salesperson was not knowledgeable about Monster Power products o I knew exactly what I wanted and didn’t need any help with my decision o Not applicable o Other_________________________ 8.
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® A division of The Monster Group™ 455 Valley Drive • Brisbane • CA 94005 Come Visit Us At: monstercable.com The Monster Power Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS 3600 is protected under U.S. Pat. No. 5,589,718. Other Patents Pending. inv. no. 151008 © Monster Cable 2001 All Rights Reserved ”Monster Cable“ ”Monster Power“ ”Monster“ ”Clean Power“ ”PowerLine“and ”PowerCenter“ are registered and unregistered trademarks of Monster Cable Products, Inc.
