Monster Power HTPS 7000, Manual

Page 1: ...nds Behind the Monster PowerSource 3 Content Checklist 4 Hookup Guide 5 Grounding Your Cable TV Satellite Dish and Antenna Connections 15 HTPS 7000 Features 16 Troubleshooting 21 Frequently Asked Questions 25 Appendices Glossary of Terms 27 Warranty Information 29 How to Contact Us 33 Warranty Registration 34 A B C D i ...

Page 2: ...echniques specified in Section 810 of the National Electrical Code NEC ANSI NFPA 70 in Canada Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code This protects against harmful voltage surges and static discharges Do not place any part of an antenna 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 result ...

Page 3: ...internal wiring shielding etc disconnect it from the power source and discontinue use of the Monster PowerSource immediately WARNING Proper Cleaning In general the only cleaning necessary for your Monster PowerSource is a light dusting Do not operate your Monster PowerSource near rain or water that s spilled or openly exposed e g bathtub kitchen or bathroom sink Do not create a trip hazard with th...

Page 4: ...y do not remove any part of the unit cover etc For repair CAUTION Exposure To Heat After you ve done this it s not necessary to disconnect any components from your Monster PowerSource Unplug the unit and consult this owner s manual for warranty and service information Do not expose your Monster PowerSource to direct sunlight or place it near wall heaters space heaters or any enclosed space prone t...

Page 5: ...t your home s wiring have it checked by a qualified electrician This reminder is provided to call the CATV System Installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides specific guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the point of cable entry as practical To completely deliver clean power and protect your equipment against e...

Page 6: ...between filtered digital audio and video outlets If any noise from an electronic product plugged into an outlet gets through our noise filters and to the power line it will have to go through another filter to get to an adjacent set of outlets The result is high quality picture and sound that s free from performance damaging interference Another Monster Power breakthrough is the PowerSource s ultr...

Page 7: ...e the more isolation between connected equipment for maximum component generated noise rejection HTPS 7000 features Clean Power Stage 5 with balance transformers for the best possible performance Five ultra advanced isolated filters including two separate digital filters for separate digital sources analog audio video and ultra high current audio filters provide the best possible AC powerline nois...

Page 8: ...as the driving force behind the high end audio balanced circuit design concept has influenced the audiophile community for years Richard is responsible for some of the high end audio world s most respected product designs essays and articles and has contributed to and magazines He is included in Noel Lee is best known for popularizing the concept of high performance audio cable over 20 years ago w...

Page 9: ...rformance of your Monster PowerSource You ll need the following items to get started This owner s manual Your favorite pen or a computer with an Internet browser for registering your warranty information One Monster Power Home Theatre Reference PowerSource HTPS 7000 One sheet of Monster Power audio video ID labels included 4 ...

Page 10: ...phone wall jack Plug the other end into the HTPS 7000 IN jack figure 1a Connect a second phone cable from the HTPS 7000 OUT jack to the Pay Per View input on your DSS receiver or DVD player figure 1b Connect a phone cable from a telephone wall jack to the HTPS 7000 IN jack figure 1a Connect a second phone cable from the HTPS 7000 OUT jack to the telephone figure 1b Figure 1 STEP 1 Figure 1a from t...

Page 11: ...s finished the display will show the main line voltage similar to figure 2 The power on process may take up to 60 seconds since any outlet pair can be configured as Switched on after delay You can see the outlet pair power status LED from the front panel LED refer to page 16 Press MENU until the display shows the status of AUDIO outlet pair Press SET button until the DELAY TIME changes to 0 zero t...

Page 12: ...ive after a delay set by the DELAY TIME 20 seconds in this case The outlet pair which has maximum DELAY TIME setting will be turned off immediately once the PowerSource is switched off by pressing the front panel ON OFF button or by external signal Press MENU button until the display shows the status of AUDIO outlet pair Press SET button until the display shows will shows figure 5 Once the Unswitc...

Page 13: ... B Illustration of rear panel showing remote in AC 120V This feature allows you to turn your PowerSource on off via your A V receiver or preamplifier Plug the Remote AC Control Cord s included female end into your PowerSource s REMOTE IN AC 120V jack see diagram below Plug the Remote AC Control Cord s 2 prong male end into a switched AC power outlet on a receiver or preamplifier When you turn on y...

Page 14: ...nd amplifier can be plugged into one of the PowerSource s outlets programmed as switched on or switched on after delay and can be remotely activated when needed This feature also allows you to use a low voltage cable not supplied to remotely control multiple PowerSources Plug a 1 8 mini plug cable not supplied into the REMOTE IN DC 3 30V outlet on the PowerSource see diagram below Plug the other e...

Page 15: ...ng proper grounding You will need additional coaxial cables to connect the PowerSource to your components From grounding block connected to in coming cable TV line To TV VCR or cable box To TV VCR or signal spliter To satellite receiver DISH IN jack From grounding block connected to antenna From grounding block to satellite receiver connected to satellite dish 10 ...

Page 16: ...er Power ID label to each component s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color coded PowerSource outlet Plug the power cord of any separate subwoofer amp or main amp not preamplifiers into the PowerSource s corresponding SUBWOOFER AMP and MAIN AMP outlet Plug your dedicated surround amplifier s or receiver s power cord into the corresponding SURROUND AMP and AV RECEIVER outlet Illu...

Page 17: ...terference You may want to program these outlets to be unswitched see page 7 fig 5 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 PowerSourcer on or off any component plugged into these outlets can receive power continuously as lon...

Page 18: ... cord of your additional digital component e g Digital camcorder into the corresponding SPARE outlet B DVD C CABLE SAT 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 dig...

Page 19: ...ximum noise rejection for sensitive analog audio components 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 3 This means the components plugged into these outlets won t receive power or shut down unless your PowerSource is turned on or off You can plug any type of low current analog audio component e ...

Page 20: ...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 CABLE BOX SATELLITE RECIEVER GROUNDING BLOCK ON COLD WATER PIPE OR GROUNDING ROD CABLE TV LINE SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA SPLITTER VCR TV 15 CABLE TV IN OUT IN OUT SATELLITE IN OUT ANTENNA ...

Page 21: ...ROUND BREAKER 15A AC 120V 60Hz 1800W MAX AC IN 120V PHONE OUT IN DC OUT 12V Video FIlter Audio FIlter FUSE 2A SB N0 1 FUSE 2A SB N0 2 FUSE 10A SB NO 3 REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING Digital Filter 1 2 High Power 1 2 CABLE TV IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT SATELLITE ANTENNA F U S E F U S E F U S E F U S E F U S E F U S E F U S E F U S E F U S E F U S E F U S E F U S E ...

Page 22: ...he amount of light to the alphanumeric display Indicates PowerSource is plugged into a properly grounded 120V AC power outlet Indicates Monster Power Surge Protection Circuitry is functioning properly Indicates the unit is powered on Indicates abnormal line voltage You should turn the unit off to protect the PowerSource and the components plugged into it from abnormal line voltage If the Auto Shut...

Page 23: ...ossible performance we recommend only plugging in low current analog audio components here This 2A slow blow fuse protects the Audio Filter from power overload Replace only with same type rating fuse For digital components such as CD players DVD players and satellite receivers this special filter circuit is designed to reduce interference from your components such as digital noise from getting int...

Page 24: ...se For high current audio components such as subwoofer amplifier and main amplifier special filter circuit to reduce noise from the AC power line that would degrade the audio performance and to optimize high current demand It does not harm low current audio components video components or digital components to be connected to the high power outlet section However for the best possible performance w...

Page 25: ... remote control of the PowerSource s outlets Enables remote control of an external device The input connects the coaxial cable from a wall cable outlet The output connects the coaxial cable to the input of your TV VCR or cable box The input connects the coaxial cable from your satellite dish The output connects the coaxial cable to the input of your satellite receiver The input connects the coaxia...

Page 26: ...werSource 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 PowerSource Press the PowerSource s thermal circuit breaker labeled BREAKER 15A on the back panel button in to reset Please allow 10 minutes from the time ...

Page 27: ...ter delay and the PowerSource has not been turned on Turn on the component For the best possible performance plug the PowerSource into a wall outlet not an outlet on another component Please see page 31 for warranty information Press the ON OFF button on the PowerSource The components plugged into the PowerSource s outlets programmed as switched on should be turned on immediately Press the ON OFF ...

Page 28: ...PowerSource will not receive power and therefore will not provide power to the components plugged into the PowerSource s outlets The PowerSource is defective The PowerSource is sharing AC power with equipment that is not properly grounded Turn on the component For the best possible performance plug the PowerSource into a wall outlet not an outlet on another component Please see page 31 for warrant...

Page 29: ...HOOTING continued PROBLEM The GROUND OK LED is off Possible Cause Possible Solution The PowerSource is not plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet Plug the PowerSource into a properly grounded 120V outlet 24 ...

Page 30: ...generated by a particularly noisy component digital components like CD players are infamous for this will attempt to get onto other components It will not succeed however because it must go through a specialized filter to get to an adjacent outlet and noise is eliminated for the best possible sound and picture Yes Each group of outlets is specifically designed to protect and maximize performance o...

Page 31: ...f the component First you need to check the reset button labeled as BREAKER 15A on the PowerSource s rear panel It is possible the overload came from your high powered audio equipment If your system were to draw too much power a special circuit breaker may kick in To restore the operation of your PowerSource wait for 10 minutes and press the reset button If power is still not restored to your Powe...

Page 32: ...ters out unwanted interference caused by RFI EMI and component generated noise so components plugged into a PowerSource can deliver maximum performance without noise entering their signal path Any unwanted electrical signal conducted on the power lines supplying the equipment The movement of electrons through a conductor In the digital frequency range any electrical disturbance introduced from a s...

Page 33: ...nterference may be taken to include the entire electromagnetic spectrum An abrupt transient which comprises part of a pulse but exceeds its average amplitude considerably 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 A device which protects component circuitry from high alternating voltage peaks or transie...

Page 34: ... product that has been damaged or rendered defective a as a result of accident misuse or abuse b by the use of parts not manufactured or sold by Monster Cable Products Inc or c by modification of product Monster Cable Products Inc will replace or at its option pay to repair or pay the fair market value of equipment that is damaged by an AC power cable telephone or lightning surge while connected t...

Page 35: ...L CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES Product 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 Home Theatre Refer...

Page 36: ...m Form will be sent to you This claim form must be filled out entirely and sent back with the Monster Power product Return the Monster Power product shipping prepaid to Monster for verification of damage along with a copy of your sales receipt for your Monster Power product completed Connected Equipment Claim Form and Return Authorization number printed on the outside of the package The Connected ...

Page 37: ...the connected equipment to Monster for repair or Reimburse you for the fair market value of the damaged connected equipment see Limited Connected Equipment Warranty for details If a repair estimate is required as stated in 7A above you will be instructed on how to properly submit Monster Cable Products Inc for payment Note Compensation for or restoration of data loss is not covered If you have any...

Page 38: ...APPENDIX C How to Contact Us 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 33 ...

Page 39: ...sed Serial Number Other Monster Power and or Monster Cable Products Used Salesperson Friend Newspaper Magazine Advertisement Newspaper Magazine Story or Review Classic Rock Alternative Classical R B Cl Rap Cl Country New Age Instrumental Jazz 11 Blues Pop Oldies Other Yes No Please see other side 1 How did you hear about Monster Power 2 Estimated value of your entire system 3 What is your favorite...

Page 40: ...ed any help with my decision Not applicable Other This is the first time Two Three Four Five More than five I never tried it any other way It made no difference at all I noticed a slight improvement I am impressed It made a big improvement can t believe it Is this the same system Fi Magazine Stereophile Audio Stereo Review Home Theater Audio Video Interiors Video Absolute Sound Stereophile s Guide...