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Home Theatre Reference
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HTFS500 POWERCENTER
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HTFS1000 POWERCENTER
Owner’s Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Proper Grounding and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read and observe the following safety points at all times. WARNING – Power Sources ™ Do not plug this PowerCenter into a power outlet that differs from the source indicated for safe use on the ™ PowerCenter. If you don’t know the type of electrical power that is supplied to your home, consult your local power company or a qualified electrician. WARNING – Grounding and Polarization ™ A. Do not force your PowerCenter plug into an outlet that is not designe
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WARNING – Power Cord Safety A. When routing your PowerCenter’s AC power cord, do not place it near heavy foot traffic areas (e.g., hallways, doorways, and 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 PowerCenter immediately. See the Warranty Information section of this owner’s manual for impor
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PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION WARNING – Proper Grounding ™ Monster PowerCenters require a properly grounded 3-wire outlet for safety and to protect connected equipment. If you’re not sure if your home’s electrical wiring is properly grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician. Many older buildings are inadequately wired. It’s very common for a building to be improperly grounded. Building wiring and grounding must conform to applicable NEC (USA) or CEC (Canada) codes for the Limi
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A NOTE FROM THE HEAD MONSTER Dear Enthusiast, ™ THANK YOU for purchasing the Monster Power Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter for flat screen, plasma, and LCD televisions. This PowerCenter reflects our commitment to creating performance-enhancing solutions for home theatre systems, so you can enjoy superior sound and picture quality. As a long-time audiophile and serious home theater enthusiast, I always knew problematic AC power could degrade picture and sound quality. Unfortunately, ordina
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™ ™ Other Monster Power breakthroughs include patented Tri-Mode protection (HTFS1000 only) and patented Dual Mode Plus protection (HTFS500 only), both featuring an audible alarm. This feature automatically disconnects power from your electronics if you’re hit by a big surge. The PowerCenter is also small in design to easily fit behind your flat screen, plasma, or LCD TV. These days, home theater components are better than ever, providing thrilling and dramatic sound and razor sharp picture.
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™ MONSTER’S PATENTED CLEAN POWER Monster’s High Definition Video (HDV) Clean Power circuitry is engineered specifically to help eliminate noise such as electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) from high definition video sources. Clean Power incorporates sophisticated filters to dramatically reduce this electronic noise on your AC power line to give you the best possible sound and picture from your high definition displays, including plasma, LCD or HDTVs. The H
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THE MINDS BEHIND THE MONSTER POWERCENTER DESIGN Richard Marsh – There are few experts able to solve the complex problems associated with AC power and complex home theater systems. Richard Marsh is one of these illustrious few. He has designed best selling power conditioning components costing more than $3,000 US and ™ now brings his expertise to Monster Power. Richard developed Monster’s patented Clean Power circuitry. He is also responsible for several other ground-breaking designs. Richard’s
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Noel Lee – Noel Lee, The Head Monster, is best known for popularizing the concept of high performance audio cable 25 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 250 U.S. and international patents and drives the explosive growth of The Monster Group companies in more than 80 countries worldwide. Monster Power is Noel’s realization of a long
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MONSTER HTFS500 POWERCENTER FEATURES HTFS500 HTFS500 HTFS500 SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW 12 10 2 12 5 4 6
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MONSTER HTFS1000 POWERCENTER FEATURES HTFS1000 TOP VIEW HTFS1000 HTFS1000 9 4 5 6 7 8 3 1 SIDE VIEW SIDE VIEW 10 11 12 13 HTFS1000 (separated view) 14 7
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MONSTER HTFS500/HTFS1000 POWERCENTER FEATURES 1. “ On/Off Button“ (HTFS1000 only): Press to turn on/off the switched outlet (labeled as HDTV). Note: The ON/OFF button has no effects on the unswitched outlet (labeled as ACCESSORY), which remains on as long as the HTFS1000 is plugged into an active AC outlet. 2. “ Reset/Off“ Switch (HTFS500 only): Switch to turn on/off both AC outlets on the HTFS500. Note 1: This RESET/OFF switch is also a circuit breaker. Note 2: Both AC outlets (labeled as
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10. Remote “AC/DC In” Control: Allows you to automatically turn on/off the PowerCenter’s switched outlet(s) via the Remote “AC/DC Out” on another component (such as an A/V receiver or custom installation equipment). Note 1: To use this feature, the ON/OFF button on HTFS1000 or the RESET/OFF switch on HTFS500 should be set to OFF. Note 2: The voltage range of the external source’s output for remote control should be 3~30V (AC or DC). 11. Resettable 15 Amp Circuit Breaker (HTFS1000 only
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INSTALLATION OF MONSTER HTFS 500 ™ POWERCENTER WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS HTFS 500 Mounting Instructions ™ Step 1. Determine where you will mount your HTFS PowerCenter. Fit bracket A to a side-fl ap, holding it to the wall and marking the holes. Step 2. Fasten Bracket A to the wall with standard 1” self-tapping drywall screws (Hardware not included). Step 3. Insert one of the side-fl aps of the HTFS PowerCenter into bracket A. Step 4. Fit Bracket B to the other side-fl ap, make sure it is secure and
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INSTALLATION OF MONSTER HTFS 1000 ™ POWERCENTER WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS HTFS 1000 Mounting Instructions ™ Step 1. Determine where you will mount your HTFS PowerCenter. Fit bracket A to a side-fl ap, holding it to the wall and marking the holes. Step 2. Fasten Bracket A to the wall with standard 1” self-tapping drywall screws (Hardware not included). Step 3. Insert one of the side-fl aps of the HTFS PowerCenter into bracket A. Step 4. Fit Bracket B to the other side-fl ap, make sure it is secure an
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HOOK-UP GUIDE High Definition Video (HDV) Outlet Hook-Up These outlets have a special filter circuit that is optimized to reduce interference to your high definition video components. A) HDTV: Plug your high definition video monitor (such as a plasma HDTV) into the outlet labeled as HDTV. Note: The HDTV outlet on the HTFS1000 and HTFS500 is switched. B) ACCESSORY: Plug an additional component (such as a HDTV receiver, a satellite receiver, a DVD player, etc.) into the outlet labeled as access
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HOOK-UP GUIDE Display Unit Hook-Up (HTFS1000 only) The display unit of HTFS1000 is detachable from the main unit. The display unit is connected to the main unit via a 4-wire RJ11 phone cable. Connect one end of the supplied phone-type cable to the corresponding jack on the detachable display unit. Connect the other end of the cable to the jack on the main unit of the HTFS1000. Note: The cable included is 6 feet in length. If a longer length is needed, use a 4-wire phone-type
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HOOK-UP GUIDE Remote “AC/DC In” Control Hook-Up This feature connects your PowerCenter to an automated Home Theater control system or allows another component with a Remote “DC Out” connection to automatically turn on and off your PowerCenter. A) Plug the AC power cable of the component you are using to control the PowerCenter into an unswitched outlet on the PowerCenter. Note: This component must deliver a control voltage between 3-30 volts DC. B) Plug one end of the 1/8" miniplug (su
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Remedy The PowerCenter is The PowerCenter Turn the PowerCenter switch on. not receiving power. is not turned on. Make sure the PowerCenter’s AC power plug is plugged into a properly grounded 120 volts (nominal) 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. Too many devices are connected, causing an Pre
