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HDP1800
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High Definition PowerCenter
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PowerCenter Haute Définition
Owner’s Manual | Manuel du propriétaire
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Proper Grounding and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 A Note from The Head Monster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 designed to
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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 important details. CAUTION – Exposure To Heat Do not expose your PowerCenter to direct sunlight or place it near wall heaters, space heaters, or any enclosed space prone to temperature increase. CAUTION – Proper Cleaning In general, t
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PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION WARNING – Proper Grounding Monster PowerCenters require a properly grounded 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. Important Note – Proper Power and Protection To completely protect your equipment against electrical surges, every AC power cable coaxial cable, network line, and phone line in the system must be connected to an appr
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A NOTE FROM THE HEAD MONSTER Dear Enthusiast, THANK YOU for purchasing the Monster High Definition PowerCenter1800. The home theater high definition revolution is in full swing. Modern HDTVs and digital audio equipment offer stunning picture and sound with a level of precision that was impossible just a few years ago. Unfortunately, high definition digital AV components are just as vulnerable to dirty AC power and surge problems as their predecessors. As a long-time audiophile and serious hom
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™ PATENTED MONSTER CLEAN POWER STAGE 2 Monster Clean Power performs two tasks that are vital to maintaining optimum home theater performance: 1) noise filtration and 2) noise isolation. The higher the Clean Power stage number (1-5), the more sophisticated and advanced the filters are that reject noise generated on the AC powerline. In addition, the higher the Clean Power stage number, the more isolation that exists between connected equipment for maximum rejection of component generated noise
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™ PATENTED MONSTER T2 TECHNOLOGY ™ The Monster HDP1800 features exclusive Monster T2 technology. T2 is an active electronic microprocessor-controlled circuit that sits in front of the surge protection circuitry in select Monster Power products. T2 monitors the line, neutral and ground lines and automatically disconnects the PowerCenter from the AC power line when a long duration low-voltage sag or high-voltage swell occurs (continuous voltage below 80Vrms or above 132Vrms). When the voltage
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THE MINDS BEHIND THE MONSTER POWERCENTER DESIGN Richard Marsh – Richard developed Noel Lee – Noel Lee, The Head Monster, ™ Monster’s patented Clean Power is best known for popularizing the circuitry, and is also responsible for concept of high performance audio cable several other groundbreaking designs 25 years ago with his creation of Monster including the high-end audio balanced Cable. Originally a laser-fusion design circuit design, the MultiCap internal engineer at Lawrence Livermore
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MONSTER HDP 1800 POWERCENTER FEATURES 1 2 HDP 1800 FRONT VIEW � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��� � ���� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��������������������������� � ������������������������������������� 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 12 2 13 14 ����������� �������������� ��� � ������������� ���������� ��� �������� ��������������� HDP 1800 ������������ ������������ 18 ������������� ������������� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �������
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HDP1800 POWERCENTER FEATURES FRONT 1. “Protection On” Indicator 7. Display Dimmer Button 2. “Wiring OK” Indicator 8. Power ON/OFF Switch (for Switched Outlets) 3. “Clean Power On” Indicator 9. High Definition Digital Filter (Unswitched Outlets) 4. “Ground OK” Indicator 10. Analog Audio Filter (Unswitched Outlets) 5. Abnormal Voltage Indicator 11. Ultra-High Current Audio Filter (Switched Outlets) 6. Digital Display for Voltage REAR 12. Phone Line Surge Suppression 16. Input AC Circuit Br
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HOOK-UP GUIDE High-Definition Digital Outlet Hook-Up These outlets have a special filter circuit that is optimized to reduce interference to your high-definition digital components. A) Attach a Monster Power 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 (HDTV, DVD, etc.) into the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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HOOK-UP GUIDE Analog Audio Outlet Hook-Up These outlets have a special filter circuit that is optimized to reduce interference to your audio components. A) Attach a Monster Power 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 (Receiver, Processor, etc.) into the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet. For components not listed, determine if they are audio, video, digital, or ultra-high c
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HOOK-UP GUIDE Ultra-High Current Audio PLC-Compatible Outlet Hook-Up These outlets are designed to deliver maximum current to power hungry components like amplifiers and pre-amplifiers. ® ® ® A) Attach a Monster Power identification identification label label to to each each component’ component’s s power power cord 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 c
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HOOK-UP GUIDE Phone and Network Connections Hook-Up Phone connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes coming from the phone line. This PowerCenter also incorporates a phone splitter for convenience. Protect Phone and Network Connections as follows: �� ����� ����� From Telephone To Satellite Receiver, Digital Wall Jack Video Recorder or Telephone ����� From Network Wall To Network Jack or Modem Switch/Hub, PC, etc. �� ������� ��� NOTES: The HDP1800 is not i
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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 turned on to make the wall outlet active. Try turning on the light switches located near the wall outlet. Too many devices are connected, causing • Press the PowerCenter Therm
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Component is The component is plugged into a switched outlet • Turn the PowerCenter On. not receiving power. and the PowerCenter has not been turned On. • Or, plug the component into an Unswitched outlet. The PowerCenter is plugged into a Switched outlet, but power on the • Turn the component power On. 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 t
