Monster Power PowerCenter HTS3600MKII, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS3600MKII Owner s Manual PowerCenter de référence pour cinéma maison HTS3600MKII Guide de l utilisateur ...

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Page 3: ... Monster PowerCenter Design 5 Monster HTS3600MKII PowerCenter Features 6 Hook Up Guide 10 Digital Outlets 10 Video Outlets 11 Analog Audio Outlets 12 High Current Audio Outlets 13 Coaxial Connections 14 Phone Connections 15 Remote DC In Control 16 Remote AC In Control 16 Remote DC Out Control 16 Rack Mounting 17 Troubleshooting 18 Specifications 22 Appendices Owner s Manual in French Guide d Utili...

Page 4: ...ver attempt to dismantle the plug in any way or to alter the power cord Do not attempt to defeat the grounding feature by using a 3 to 2 prong adapter If you have questions about grounding consult your local power company or a qualified electrician B If you use rooftop devices such as satellite dishes antennas or any other component with wire that connects to your PowerCenter be sure the wire s is...

Page 5: ...erCenter there is no need to disconnect your separate components Make sure that ALL of your components and PC products are protected with Monster Power WARNING No User Serviceable Parts Inside If for any reason your PowerCenter is not operating properly do not remove any part of the unit cover etc for repair Unplug the unit and consult the Warranty Information section of this owner s manual for im...

Page 6: ...tect your equipment against electrical surges every AC power cable coaxial cable and phone line in the system must be connected to an appropriate PowerCenter Important Note Proper Protection and the Limited Connected Equipment Warranty The 500 000 Limited Connected Equipment Warranty becomes invalid if any wire AC coax or phone or audio or video interconnect leading into the equipment comes from a...

Page 7: ... other power experts Monster Power was born This PowerCenter s advanced technology and innovative design provides several unique performance and convenience features Here are the highlights Monster PowerCenters do an excellent job of protecting your components from harmful power surges but its benefits include much more than just surge protection The patented Monster Clean Power filter circuitry v...

Page 8: ... ensure protection for all of your components Monster PowerCenters also feature a patent pending color coding system which identifies where each component should be connected These days home theater components are better than ever providing thrilling and dramatic sound and razor sharp picture We know your new PowerCenter will help bring it all together with Clean Power and superior system protecti...

Page 9: ...hen the voltage sags or swells to these potentially damaging levels ultra fast T2 auto disconnect protection circuitry shuts down the Monster PowerCenter for 15 seconds When the under voltage or over voltage condition returns to normal T2 reconnects the PowerCenter to full operation after 15 seconds If the fault condition does not clear the T2 comparator circuit keeps the unit shut down Unlike ord...

Page 10: ...uitry are each designated with a Clean Power Stage The HTS3600MKII incorporates Monster Clean Power Stage 3 circuitry which filters both AC powerline noise and reduces noise generated by your connected equipment Clean Power Stage 3 features three ultra advanced isolated filters that include analog audio video and digital plus an high current audio filter to provide for the best possible AC powerli...

Page 11: ...magazines He is included in Who s Who in the West Demian Martin Demian Martin has been solving complex AC power problems for several years As a technical consultant for successful paper and steel mills Demian helped create several innovative AC power solutions He developed techniques to dramatically improve the efficiency of these factories high power motor control systems up to 50 000 watts helpi...

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Page 13: ... OK Indicator Indicates the PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120V AC outlet 7 Clean Power On Indicator Indicates Monster Clean Power circuitry is functioning properly 8 Abnormal Voltage Indicator Indicates that the incoming voltage is below approximately 70V AC or above approximately 130V AC 9 Digital Input Voltage and Current Usage Meter Indicates input voltage and amperage draw 10...

Page 14: ...tion for a satellite connection The input connects the coaxial cable from your satellite dish The output connects the coaxial cable to your satellite receiver input 19 Antenna Protection Provides surge protection for an antenna connection The input connects the coaxial cable from your radio antenna The output connects the coaxial cable to your television 20 Remote AC In Control Allows the PowerCen...

Page 15: ...h Current PowerLine 200 AC Power Cable High density double shielded AC power cord specially designed to maximize power transfer 25 Ground Terminal Provides a ground reference point for any ungrounded components ...

Page 16: ...identification label to each component s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color coded PowerCenter outlet B Plug each component s power cord Cable SAT DVD etc into the PowerCenter s corresponding outlet For components not listed determine if they are audio video digital or high current audio components and use a corresponding outlet for best performance IMPORTANT NOTE It does not ...

Page 17: ...er identification label to each component s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color coded PowerCenter outlet B Plug each component s power cord TV Monitor VCR into the PowerCenter s corresponding outlet For components not listed determine if they are audio video digital or high current audio components and use a corresponding outlet for best performance IMPORTANT NOTE It does not ...

Page 18: ...ntification label to each component s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color coded PowerCenter outlet B Plug each component s power cord Receiver Processor etc into the PowerCenter s corresponding outlet For components not listed determine if they are audio video digital or high current audio and use a corresponding outlet for best performance IMPORTANT NOTE It does not harm vide...

Page 19: ...entification label to each component s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color coded PowerCenter outlet B Plug each component s power cord Amplifier etc into the PowerCenter s corresponding outlet For components not listed determine if they are audio video digital or high current audio and use a corresponding outlet for best performance IMPORTANT NOTE It does not harm analog audio...

Page 20: ...ions provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes on the incoming coax cable Protect TV Cable Satellite and Antenna Connections as Follows Note You may need additional coaxial cables to connect the HTS3600MKII to your components To TV Cable Box To Television From properly grounded TV Cable Line To Satellite Receiver ...

Page 21: ...coming from the phone line This PowerCenter also incorporates a phone splitter for convenience Protect Phone Line Connections as Follows NOTE The HTS3600MKII is not intended for hook up of any phone which carries two separate phone lines on a single 4 pin RJ11 jack From Telephone Wall Jack To Satellite Receiver Digital Video Recorder DVR or Telephone ...

Page 22: ...n on the component that you want to turn on and off the PowerCenter s Switched Outlets when it is turned on Remote AC In Control Hook Up This feature connects your PowerCenter to an automated Home Theater control system or allows another component with an AC outlet connection for example an AV receiver or preamplifier for example to automatically turn on and off your PowerCenter A Insert the Remot...

Page 23: ...not included Turn each Allen screw counter clockwise until the screw is completely removed B Align one rack ear over the two holes on the left side of the PowerCenter Using the Allen key turn the two screws clockwise until tight Repeat this step for the right side of the PowerCenter C Place the PowerCenter into the rack and align the holes with the holes of your rack Insert rack screws not provide...

Page 24: ...lug active Try turning on the light switches located near the wall unit Too many devices are connected causing an overload tripping the Thermal Circuit Breaker Press the PowerCenter Thermal Circuit Breaker button in to reset Please allow 10 minutes before attempting to reset If you reset too soon the breaker will prematurely sense power overload and not allow unit to operate If the Circuit Breaker...

Page 25: ...lugged into a switched outlet won t receive power when the PowerCenter is turned On unless the component power is also switched On Turn the component power On Speakers emit a humming or buzzing noise The PowerCenter is sharing AC power with equipment that is not properly grounded Connect your PowerCenter to a dedicated outlet Try unplugging different components from the PowerCenter one at a time t...

Page 26: ...n t plugged the plug into the component you wish to use to activate the Remote Turn On Plug the plug into the component you wish to use to activate the Remote Turn On The component remote control you are using to power the Remote turn on has a dead battery Replace the battery powering the component remote control Plug the component into a properly grounded 120 volt nominal outlet The component you...

Page 27: ...he component remote control The component you wish to use to activate the Remote Turn On isn t plugged into a properly grounded 120 volt nominal outlet Plug the component into a properly grounded 120 volt nominal outlet Video picture has rolling bars or ghosting The incoming video signal is not properly grounded Contact your cable or satellite provider to correct your installation The PowerCenter ...

Page 28: ...eutral L N Line Ground L G Neutral Ground N G Total Energy Dissipation 6500 Joules Clamping Level TVSS Voltage 330 Volts Clamping Response Time Less than 1 Nanosecond 1Ns Remote DC In Control 3 30V DC Remote DC Out Control 12V DC 100mA Dimensions Width Height with Feet Height without Feet Depth 17 434 0mm 5 275 134 0mm 5 9 150 0mm 14 42 366 5mm ...

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