® AVS 2000 PRO PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE STABILIZER™ Owner’s Manual
WARNING: The AVS 2000 Pro should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on or near the apparatus. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
INSTALLATION: A) Water and moisture: Do not use the AVS 2000 PRO near water, such as a bathtub, washbowl, or swimming pool. The AVS 2000PRO should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the AVS 2000 PRO. B) Cleaning: Clean the AVS 2000 PRO only with a dry cloth. C) Ventilation: Do not block the ventilation openings behind the AVS 2000 PRO.
ELECTRIC POWER: A) Power Sources: The AVS 2000 PRO should only be connected to power sources specified in the owner’s manual and marked on the unit. B) Grounding prong: Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Monsterous Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Behind the Monster Stabilizer Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MONSTEROUS INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Monster Power Professional Reference Automatic Voltage Stabilizer™AVS 2000 PRO. The AVS 2000 PRO is designed to stabilize power line fluctuations and maintain constant voltage to your professional components. Voltage sags (below the standard RMS value of 120 volts) are often caused by power- hungry devices which draw more power (over 1800 watts) than your studio was designed to support.
BEHIND THE MONSTER STABILIZER DESIGN Richard Marsh – There are few experts able to solve the complex problems of AC power, and Richard Marsh is one of the illustrious few. He’s designed best-selling power conditioners costing more than $3,000, and now brings his expertise to Monster Power. Richard developed Monster’s exclusive Clean Power circuitry, and several other groundbreaking designs.
Noel Lee – The Head Monster 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.
AVS 2000 PRO — FRONT PANEL NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 5 INDEX DRAWINGS 1. Input/Output Voltage Meter: Displays input or output voltage. 2. Voltage Correction Meter: Continuously displays voltage increasing or decreasing to maintain 120 volts. 3. Current Usage Meter: Displays current draw. 4. Ground OK LED Indicator: Indicates the wall outlet the AVS 2000 PRO is plugged into is properly grounded. 5. Surge Protected LED Indicator: Indicates AVS 2000 PRO’s internal surge protection is active. 6.
8. Switched Outlets ON LED Indicator: Indicates components plugged into the “switched” outlets will receive power when the ON button is pressed. 9. Abnormal Voltage Condition: Indicates input voltage has dropped below 90 volts or risen above 127 volts or that the system is waiting for stabilization. 10. Sequential Power ON/OFF Button: Press to provide AC power to switched outlets. 11. Input Voltage/Readout DIMMER: Adjusts the illumination level of the LED meters (depress and hold).
AVS 2000 PRO — BACK PANEL 1. Unswitched Outlets: Provides power to components or Monster PowerCenters regardless of the status of the Sequential Power ON/OFF button (see Fig.1 #10). 2. Switched Outlets: Provides power to connected components only when the Sequential Power ON/OFF button (see Fig.1 #10) is initiated. 3. Delay Programming: Sets the power-up delay time for the switched outlets (see Fig.3). 4.
OUTLET PROGRAMMING Outlet banks 1-4 of your AVS 2000 PRO are “switched” outlets. This means you can program them for sequential turn-on. Sequential turn-on is one of AVS 2000 PRO’s key features, helping maintain the peak performance of your components. Without sequential turn-on, you’d power all your devices at once, causing unnecessary electrical stress known as “turn-on surge.” Turn-on surge can overheat system connections, pop circuit breakers, and degrade overall system performance.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM – The AVS 2000 PRO is not receiving power. Possible Cause #1 The AVS 2000 PRO is not turned on. Possible Solution: • Make sure the AVS 2000 PRO’s AC power plug is plugged into a properly grounded 120V wall outlet. • Press the ON button on the AVS 2000 PRO. Possible Cause #2 Too many devices are connected, causing an overload, tripping the thermal circuit breaker.
PROBLEM – AVS 2000 PRO is not providing power to the components. Possible Cause #1 The component is plugged into a “switched outlet” and the AVS 2000 PRO has not been turned on. Possible Solution • Press the ON button on the AVS 2000 PRO and wait for a few seconds for the components plugged into the AVS 2000 PRO’s “switched outlets” to be turned on. • Or, plug the component into an UNSWITCHED outlet.
APPENDIX A Product Warranty Professional Reference Automatic Voltage Stabilizer™ AVS 2000 PRO offers a Limited 2 Year Product Warranty. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is nontransferable. During the warranty period, Monster Power will, at no additional charge, repair or replace defective parts or, at the option of Monster Power 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 Power, 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 Power for repair; or, C. Reimburse you for the prorated fair market value of the damaged connected equipment (see Limited Connected Equipment Warranty for details). 8.
APPENDIX B How to Contact Us 14 Write to us at: Monster 455 Valley Drive Brisbane, CA 94005 Visit us on the web at: monsterpower.
® Monster, LLC A Division of The Monster Group™ Las Vegas • Nevada • USA Visit us on the web at: monsterpower.com The Monster Power Professional Reference AVS 2000 PRO is Automatic Voltage Stabilizer is protected under U.S. Pat. No. 5,589,718. Other Patents Pending. “Monster”: “Monster Cable” “Monster Power” “Clean Power” “PowerLine” and “PowerCenter”are registered and unregistered trademarks of Monster LLC © 2003. Monster, LLC.
