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Home Theatre
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Reference PowerCenter
HTS2600 MKII
Owner’s Manual
File Name: Artist:
Proof
Int_MAN_HTS_2600mkII_G4Se.indd Spencer
Version:
Date: Scale: Number of Colors: Coordinator:
G4
7/14/05 100% CMYK Karinna
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . i Proper Grounding and Installation . . . . . iii A Note from The Head Monster . . . . . . . 1 ™ Monsters Exclusive T2 Technology. . . . . 3 ™ Monsters Patented Clean Power Stages 4 ™ The Minds Behind The Monster PowerCenter Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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
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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 ma
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PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION WARNING – Proper Grounding Monster PowerCenter 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, and phone line in the system must be connected to an appropriate PowerC
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A NOTE FROM THE HEAD MONSTER Dear Enthusiast, THANK YOU for purchasing the Monster Power Home Theatre Reference HTS 2600 MKII PowerCenter. This PowerCenter reflects our commitment to creating performance-enhancing solutions for home theater 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, ordinary AC Noel Lee power accessories
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current audio outlets. The result is high quality sound and picture that’s free from performance-damaging interference. ™ Other Monster Power breakthroughs include exclusive T2 automatic disconnect protection ™ circuitry and patented Tri-Mode protection (US 6,683,770 BI) featuring an audible alarm. These features automatically disconnect power from your electronics if you’re hit by a big surge. We’ve also included surge-protected coax and phone/network connections to ensure protection for a
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™ MONSTER’S EXCLUSIVE T2 TECHNOLOGY The Monster Power HTS 2600 MKII PowerCenter 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 70Vrms or abov
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™ MONSTER’S PATENTED CLEAN POWER STAGES 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 n
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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 which is incorporated into many of Monster’s PowerCenters. He is also r
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MONSTER HTS 2600 MKII POWERCENTER FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HTS 2600 MKII FRONT VIEW � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ����� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� ���������� ������������ ���� ����������� ������� ���������������� ��������������� � ����������� �������������� 10 11 12 13 14 15 HTS 2600 MKII ������������������������������������� ������������������ � � �������� � � � ��� ���� � � ���� REAR VIEW ��
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HTS 2600 MKII POWERCENTER FEATURES 1. Current Usage Indicating LED‘s: Indicates and amperage draw. 2. “Ground OK” Indicator: Indicates the PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120V AV outlet. 3. “Wiring OK” Indicator: Indicates if the Line and Neutral wires from the wall outlet to the PowerCenter are reversed. Please consult your electrician to correct this immediately. 4. “Clean Power On” Indicator: Indicates Monster Clean Power circuitry is functioning properly. 5. “Swi
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12. Ultra-High Current Audio Filter (Switched/Timed Outlets): These outlets have a specifically designed filter circuit for high power audio components like amplifiers and pre-amplifiers. 13. TV/Cable Protection: Provides surge protection for a TV/cable connection. The input connects the coaxial cable from your antenna. The output connects the coaxial cable to your TV or cable box input. 14. Remote “AC In” Control: Allows the PowerCenter to be automatically turned on by a Remote AC trig
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HOOK-UP GUIDE Video Outlet Hook-Up These outlets have a special filter circuit that is optimized to reduce interference to your video 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 (TV/Monitor, VCR) into the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet. For components not listed, determine if they are audio, video, digital or ultra-high current audio co
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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-hi
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HOOK-UP GUIDE Ultra-High Current Audio 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 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 u
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HOOK-UP GUIDE Coaxial Connections Hook-Up Coaxial Connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes on the incoming coax cable. Protect TV/Cable, Satellite and Antenna Connections as follows: ������������������ ������������������������������������� � � �������� � � � ��� ���� � � ���� From properly grounded To TV/Cable Box �������� � �� � TV/Cable Line ���������������������� �� ����� ����� � � � � ������ � � � � ���� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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HOOK-UP GUIDE Phone/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/Network Line Connections as follows: ������������������������������������� ������������������ � � �������� � � � From Telephone ��� ���� � � ���� Wall Jack �������� � �� � ���������������������� To Satellite Receiver, �� ����� Digital Video Recorder
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HOOK-UP GUIDE Remote “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 (supplied) int
