Monster Power HDP 1800 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
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Manuel du propriétaire
HDP 1800
High Definition PowerCenter
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PowerCenter
™
Haute Définition

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Important Safety Information
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Proper Grounding and Installation
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A Note from The Head Monster
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Monster Clean Power
™
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T2
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Circuitry
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The Minds Behind The Monster PowerCenter
™
Design.
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Monster HDP1800 PowerCenter
™
Features
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Hook-Up Guide
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High Definition Digital Outlets
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Analog Audio Outlets
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Ultra-High Current Audio PLC-Compatible Outlets
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Coaxial Connections
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Phone and Network Connections
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Troubleshooting
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Specifications
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Warranty Information
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Owner’s Manual in French (Manuel du propriétaire en Français)
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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 PowerCent
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nto 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 Power
Cente
r
plug into an outlet that is not designed to accept a three-wire grounded-type AC plug (a three-prong plug). This plug
is designed to be inserted into a grounded-type outlet only. If this plug doesn’t fit directly inside your outlet, do not attempt to force it into the outlet.
Never 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 Power
Cente
r
, be sure
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the wire(s) is properly grounded. This protects against voltage
surges and static charges.
C. Do not place any antenna near overhead power lines or any other power circuit. Do not touch any power line or power circuit. Doing so may cause severe
physical injury or possibly death.
WARNING – Liquid: Avoiding Electrical Shocks
A. Do not operate your Monster PowerCenter if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit.
B. Do not operate your Monster PowerCenter near rain or water that’s spilled or contained (e.g., bathtub, kitchen or sink).
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 AC power source and
discontinue use of the Monster PowerCenter immediately. See the Warranty Information section of this owner’s manual for important details.

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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, the only cleaning necessary for your Monster PowerCenter is a light dusting. Unplug the PowerCenter
from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaners.

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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 appropriate PowerCenter outlet or port.
Important Note
–
Proper Protection and the Limited Connected Equipment Warranty
The U.S. $350,000
Limited Connected Equipment Warranty becomes
invalid if any wire (AC, coax, phone or network) or audio or video interconnect
leading into the equipment comes from a component that is not properly protected by the PowerCenter. See the Warranty Information section
of this owner’s manual
for important details.

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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 home theater enthusiast, I always knew problematic AC power could seriously
degrade picture and sound quality. Ordinary unfiltered AC power contains electromagnetic and radio frequency noise
that degrades the picture and sound quality of your home theater. Monster PowerCenters feature patented Monster
Clean Power
™
filter circuitry that virtually stops the electromagnetic pollution that goes right through typical
surge protectors. Clean Power circuitry filters both external AC powerline noise and also dramatically reduces
noise generated by AV equipment connected to the PowerCenter.
The HDP1800 incorporates Monster HD Clean Power filters, which are specifically engineered for today’s digital high definition
components. This reflects our commitment to creating performance-enhancing solutions for the latest audio and video equipment so
you can enjoy the best HD picture and digital sound quality from modern home theater systems. The HDP1800 also provides complete protection and filtering
for legacy analog and high power AV components.
These days, home theater components are better than ever, providing thrilling and dramatic digital sound and razor sharp high definition picture. We know your
new HD PowerCenter will help bring it all together with Clean Power and superior surge protection. With Monster Power you’ll enjoy the best possible sound
and picture, and that’s what high definition home theater is all about.
Noel Lee,
The Head Monster
Noel Lee
A NOTE FROM THE HEAD MONSTER

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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.
Monster PowerCenters featuring Clean Power circuitry are each designated with a Clean Power Stage.
The High Definition PowerCenter1800 incorporates Monster HD Clean Power filters and Clean Power
Stage 2
circuitry
which filters both AC powerline noise and reduces noise generated by your connected equipment. Monster Clean Power
Stage 2 features two ultra-advanced isolated filters optimized for high definition digital and audio components, and ultra
high current audio outlets that provide the best possible AC powerline noise rejection and inter-component for improved
component-generated noise rejection. These features make the High Definition PowerCenter1800 ideal for high definition
digital AV systems and home theaters. To learn more about patented Monster Clean Power and the complete product
family of PowerCenters, voltage stabilizers, and amplifiers, please visit
MonsterPower.com
.
Actual spectrum analyzer
photo of AC power pollution
AC power line filtered
by Monster Clean Powe
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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 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 the electricity and resets to full operation after 15 seconds. If the power fault condition
does not clear, the T2 comparator circuit keeps the unit shut down.
Unlike ordinary power management devices, T2 will shut down your PowerCenter before the MOVs (Metal Oxide Varistors)
and thermal fuses sense an overload condition and sacrifice themselves to protect your connected components.
This will extend the PowerCenter’s life, while providing the system protection you need.
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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.
Monster Power is Noel’s realization of a
long-nurtured vision of making affordable
power solutions that deliver the best
possible sound and picture.
Tony DiChiro
was one of the founders
of Kinergetics Research in 1971.
Kinergetics developed numerous patented
technologies that advanced the state of
the art in audio technology, and released
highly acclaimed home theater products.
Kinergetics also debuted the first high-
end surround sound processor with THX
certification. Tony currently heads up the
R&D team at Monster Cable where he
continues to develop advanced products
with cutting edge features.
Richard Marsh
– Richard developed
Monster’s patented Clean Power
™
circuitry, and is also responsible for
several other groundbreaking designs
including the high-end audio balanced
circuit design, the MultiCap internal
bypass capacitor, and the Servo-DC
feedback concept in power amplifiers –
a concept that is used by virtually every
amplifier manufacturer today.
Demian Martin
– Demian helped
create several innovative AC power
solutions. He was the co-founder
of Spectral Audio and was the chief
designer of their many pioneering designs
for amplifiers, D/A converters, and other
high-end audio designs. He now brings
his expertise to Monster Power’s elite
research and development team.
THE MINDS BEHIND THE MONSTER POWERCENTER DESIGN

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MONSTER HDP
1800 POWERCENTER FEATURES
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1. “Protection On” Indicator
2. “Wiring OK” Indicator
3. “Clean Power On” Indicator
4. “Ground OK” Indicator
5. Abnormal Voltage Indicator
6. Digital Display for Voltage
7. Display Dimmer Button
8. Power ON/OFF Switch (for Switched Outlets)
9. High Definition Digital Filter (Unswitched Outlets)
10. Analog Audio Filter (Unswitched Outlets)
11. Ultra-High Current Audio Filter (Switched Outlets)
FRONT
12. Phone Line Surge Suppression
13. Satellite Surge Suppression
14. Ground Screw
15. Network Line Surge Suppression
16. Input AC Circuit Breaker
17. Ground Isolation Cable and Antenna
18. Ultra-High Current PowerLine™ 100 AC Power Cable
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1800 POWERCENTER FEATURES

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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.
For components not listed, determine if they are audio, video, high-definition digital or ultra-high
current audio components, and use a corresponding outlet for best performance.
IMPORTANT NOTE
It does not harm analog audio, video, or high current audio components to be connected to the high-definition
digital outlets. However, for best performance, we recommend plugging in only digital components to the high-definition
digital outlets.
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High Defi nition Digital Outlets

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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 current audio,
and use a corresponding outlet for best performance.
IMPORTANT NOTE
It does not harm video, digital, or high current audio components to be connected to the analog audio outlets.
However, for best performance, we recommend plugging in only analog audio components to the analog audio outlets.
Analog Audio Outlets

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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 label to each component’s power cord
® 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 ultra-high current audio,
and use a corresponding outlet for best performance.
IMPORTANT NOTES
It does not harm analog audio, video, or digital components to be connected to the ultra-high current
audio outlets. However, for best performance, we recommend plugging in only high-current audio components
to the ultra-high current audio outlets.
PLC or Power Line Communications is a home networking solution that uses your home’s AC power wiring
for data transfer. These outlets will allow PLC signals to pass through while still actively filtering noise and interference.
High Current Audio
PLC-Compatible Outlets

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Satellite Dish
HOOK-UP GUIDE
Coaxial Connections Hook-Up
Coaxial Connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes on the incoming coax cable.
The HDP1800 Cable/TV coaxial connection also features ground loop isolation to dramatically reduce unwanted noise.
Only a Cable TV line should be connected to the PowerCenter’s Cable TV coaxial connection. Connecting a Satellite
or other cable to the PowerCenter’s Cable TV connection may result in compromised reception.
Protect TV/Cable and Satellite Connections as follows:
NOTES:
You may need additional coaxial cables to connect the HDP1800 to your components.
To ensure complete power surge protection, all lines that connect to your AV components
need to be connected to surge protected connections on the PowerCenter.
To TV/Cable Box
From properly grounded
TV/Cable Line
To Satellite Receiver
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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:
NOTES:
The HDP1800 is not intended for hook-up of any phone which carries two separate phone lines
on a 4-pin RJ11 jack.
To ensure complete power surge protection, all lines that connect to your AV components
need to be connected to surge protected connections on the PowerCenter.
From Telephone
Wall Jack
To Satellite Receiver, Digital
Video Recorder or Telephone
From Network Wall
Jack or Modem
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Possible Cause
Remedy
The PowerCenter is
not receiving power.
The PowerCenter
is not turned On.
• Turn the PowerCenter switch 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
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 the PowerCenter to operate.
• If the Circuit Breaker continues to trip, try moving one or more
components to another PowerCenter. You may be drawing too
much current through one PowerCenter.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Possible Cause
Remedy
Component is
not receiving power.
The component is plugged into a switched outlet
and the PowerCenter has not been turned On.
• Turn the PowerCenter On.
• Or, plug the component into an Unswitched outlet.
The PowerCenter is plugged into a Switched outlet, but power on the
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 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 to see if the noise stops.
If a component is discovered to be improperly grounded,
attach a copper wire from the component’s chassis
to the PowerCenter’s grounding post.