Monster Power HTPS 7000 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Precautions.............................................................................................................................ii
Proper Grounding and Installation Tips ..............................................................................................................v
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................1
The Design Minds Behind the Monster PowerSource .........................................................................................3
Content Checklist .............................................................................................................................................4
Hookup Guide ..................................................................................................................................................5
Grounding Your Cable TV, Satellite Dish, and Antenna Connections...................................................................15
HTPS 7000 Features .......................................................................................................................................16
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................21
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................................25
Appendices
Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................................27
Warranty Information ..................................................................................................................................29
How to Contact Us .....................................................................................................................................33
Warranty Registration .................................................................................................................................34
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read and observe the following safety points at all times.
if you don't know the type of electrical power that is supplied to your home,
please consult your local power company.
This plug is designed to be inserted into a grounding-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 an
extension cord) to make it fit into a two-prong outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the grounding feature by using a
3-to-2 prong adapter. Instead, call a local electrician to install a properly grounded outlet.]
Use grounding techniques specified
in Section 810 of the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70 (in Canada, Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical
Code). This protects against harmful voltage surges and static discharges, Do not place any part of an antenna
near overhead power lines, or any other power circuit. Do not touch any power line or power circuit. Doing so
may cause you severe physical injury and possibly result in death.
WARNING - Power Sources
Do not plug your Monster PowerSource into a power outlet that differs from the source indicated for safe
use on the Monster PowerSource.
WARNING - Grounding and Polarization
A. Your Monster PowerSource has a three-wire grounding-type AC plug (a three-prong plug).
B. If you use rooftop devices such as satellite dishes, antennas, or any other component with wire that
connects to your PowerSource, be sure the wire(s) is properly grounded.
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WARNING - Liquid: Avoiding Electrical Shocks
Do not operate your Monster PowerSource if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit.
WARNING - Power Cord Safety
A. When routing your Monster PowerSource AC power cord, do not place it near heavy foot traffic areas
(e.g., hallways, doorways, and kitchen floors).
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 PowerSource immediately.
WARNING - Proper Cleaning
In general, the only cleaning necessary for your Monster PowerSource is a light dusting.
Do not operate your Monster PowerSource near rain or water that's spilled or openly exposed (e.g., bathtub,
kitchen or bathroom sink).
Do not create a trip hazard with the power cord.
See the
warranty section of this owner's manual (page 29).
Unplug your component from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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WARNING - Storm Precautions
In the event of a lightning storm, immediately disconnect your Monster PowerSource from its power source.
WARNING - No User Serviceable Parts Inside
If, for any reason, your Monster PowerCenter is not operating properly, do not remove any part of the unit
(cover, etc.) For repair.
CAUTION - Exposure To Heat
After you've done this, it's not necessary to disconnect any components from your Monster PowerSource.
Unplug the unit and consult this owner's manual for warranty and service information.
Do not expose your Monster PowerSource to direct sunlight or place it near wall heaters, space heaters, or any
enclosed space prone to temperature increase (e.g., car trunk).
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PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION TIPS
CAUTION - Proper Grounding
Monster PowerSource require a properly grounded 3-wire outlet to protect connected equipment. If your AC
outlet is improperly wired (no ground or reverse polarity), the green "SYSTEM GROUNDED" LED light on the
front panel of the Home Theatre Reference PowerSource HTPS 7000 will not light up. In this event, call a
qualified electrician to fix the problem in your home's wiring.
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 $100,000
Limited Connected Equipment Warranty to be valid. If you're not sure about your home's wiring, have it checked
by a qualified electrician.
This reminder is provided to call the CATV System Installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
specific guidelines for proper grounding and in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to
the point of cable entry as practical.
To completely deliver clean power and protect your equipment against electrical surges, every phone, coaxial
cable, or AC power cable in your system must be connected to an appropriate Monster PowerSource.
The $100,000 Limited Connected Equipment Warranty becomes invalid if any wire (phone, coax, or AC), or
audio or video interconnect leading into the equipment comes from a component that is not properly protected
by the Monster PowerSource.
Note to CATV Installer
IMPORTANT NOTE- Proper Power and Protection
IMPORTANT NOTE- Proper Protection and the limited Connected Equipment Warranty
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INTRODUCTION
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing Monster Power's Home Theatre Reference PowerSource HTPS 7000. The PowerSource
reflects Monster's commitment to creating performance-enhancing solutions for home theater systems, so you will
enjoy superior picture and sound quality.
Ordinary AC power accessories compromise the quality of the components they power. The PowerSource's advanced
technologies and innovative design solve this problem and offer several unique convenience and performance
features.
While your PowerSource does an excellent job of protecting your components from harmful power surges, its main
benefit is much more than just surge protection. Exclusive filter circuitry virtually stops the noise that
goes right through typical surge protectors. It isn't enough to only have filtering from a noisy incoming power line.
That's why your PowerSource also features revolutionary separate noise isolation between filtered digital, audio, and
video outlets. If any noise from an electronic product plugged into an outlet gets through our noise
filters and to the power line, it will have to go through another filter to get to an adjacent set of outlets. The result is
high quality picture and sound that's free from performance-damaging interference.
Another Monster Power breakthrough is the PowerSource's ultra-low loss RF circuitry. While other line conditioners
feature coaxial outlets for convenience, their insertion loss can be up to 30dB. The PowerSource's incredibly small
insertion loss makes it ideal for all digital coaxial connections such as Satellite or DBS. Your PowerSource also
features an exclusive color-coding system which identifies which component should be plugged in where and outlet
filter type (digital, high current audio, analog audio, and video). This way, you won't jeopardize performance by
plugging a high current audio component into an analog audio outlet.
As fellow audiophiles and videophiles, we designed your PowerSource for the best possible sound and picture. Enjoy!
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Clean Power
Clean Power
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MONSTER'S PATENTED CLEAN POWER STAGES
Clean Power Stage 5:
Each PowerSource has its own Clean Power stage. Clean Power performs two tasks vital to high performance
audio, video and digital reproduction: filtration and isolation. The higher the Clean Power stage, the more
sophisticated and advanced the filters are, to reject noise generated on the AC powerline. Also, the higher the
Clean Power stage, the more isolation between connected equipment for maximum component-generated noise
rejection. HTPS 7000 features Clean Power Stage 5 with balance transformers for the best possible performance.
Five ultra-advanced isolated filters including two separate digital filters for separate digital
sources, analog audio, video, and ultra-high current audio filters provide the best possible AC powerline noise
rejection and isolation of audio equipment from video equipment for improved component-generated noise
rejection. Ideal for audiophile and videophile A/V systems and reference home theaters.
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THE DESIGN MINDS BEHIND THE MONSTER POWERSOURCE
Richard Marsh
Noel lee
-There are few experts able to solve the complex problems of AC power Richard Marsh
is one of the illustrious few. He has designed best selling power conditioning components costing
more than $3,000 and now brings his expertise to Monster Power. Richard developed Monster's
exclusive circuitry. He is also responsible for several other groundbreaking designs.
Richard's background and research into amplifier and capacitor design led to his development of the
Servo-DC feedback concept in power amplifiers -a concept that is used by virtually every amplifier
manufacturer today. His status as both the inventor of the MultiCap internal bypass capacitor and as
the driving force behind the high-end audio balanced circuit design concept has influenced the audiophile community
for years. Richard is responsible for some of the high-end audio world's most respected product designs, essays and
articles, and has contributed to , and magazines. He is included in
.
- Noel Lee is best known for popularizing the concept of high performance audio cable over
20 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 125
U.S. and international patents and drives the explosive growth of The Monster Group into more than 80
countries worldwide. Monster Power is his realization of a long-nurtured vision of making affordable
power solutions that deliver the best possible sound and picture.
Clean Power
Fi The Absolute Sound Audio Who's Who in the West.
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CONTENT CHECKLIST
Before You Begin
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Before you do anything, make sure you have everything you need to enjoy the high performance of your
Monster PowerSource. You'll need the following items to get started:
This owner's manual.
Your favorite pen or a computer with an Internet browser (for registering your warranty information).
One Monster Power Home Theatre Reference PowerSource HTPS 7000.
One sheet of Monster Power audio/video ID labels (included).
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PHONE
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HOOKUP GUIDE
DSS/DVD/Phone line Hookup
FOR PAY-PER-VIEW DEVICES (SUCH AS DSS)
A)
B)
FOR STANDARD TELEPHONE LINE PROTECTION (NOT A PAY-PER-VIEW DEVICE)
A)
B)
The PowerSource is intended for hookup of a single phone line.
Connect one end of a phone cable into a telephone wall jack. Plug the other end into the HTPS 7000 "IN" jack (figure 1a).
Connect a second phone cable from the HTPS 7000 "OUT" jack to the Pay-Per-View input on your DSS receiver or DVD
player (figure 1b).
Connect a phone cable from a telephone wall jack to the HTPS 7000 IN jack (figure 1a).
Connect a second phone cable from the HTPS 7000 "OUT" jack to the telephone (figure 1b).
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STEP 1
Figure 1a
from telephone
wall jack
Figure 1b
to DSS receiver, DVD player
or telephone
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STEP 2 Outlet Programming
All PowerSource's outlets located on the rear panel are "programmable". This means in order to program each outlet pair,
you must use the front panel buttons "MENU" and "SET" (figure 2). These buttons enable you to program between "switched
on", "switched on after delay" and "unswitched (always on)" settings independently on each outlet pair. You can change the
settings, when necessary. , the following diagrams
illustrate how to program the outlets:
Press "ON/OFF" once to power on the unit. The unit will start the power on process
Once the process is finished, the display will show the main line voltage similar to figure 2.
The power-on process may take up to 60 seconds since any outlet pair can be configured as "Switched on after
delay". You can see the outlet pair power status LED from the front panel LED refer to page 16).
Press "MENU" until the display shows the status of AUDIO outlet pair.
Press "SET" button until the DELAY TIME changes to "0"(zero), the display will shows figure 3.
Using the outlet pair labeled as "AUDIO FILTER" as an example
A) Power up the PowerSource: .
Note:
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B) Set Outlet Pair to "Switched On":
This "0"(zero) delay time setting indicates the "Switched On" mode for AUDIO outlet pair. This outlet pair will be live
once the PowerSource is switched on by pressing the front panel "ON/OFF" button, or by external signal.
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C) Set Outlet Pair to "Switched On After Delay":
D) Set the Outlet Pair to "Unswitched (Always On)":
Note:
Press "MENU" until the display shows the status of AUDIO outlet pair.
Press "SET" button until the DELAY TIME changes to the desired DELAY TIME in second(s) before this outlet pair will turn
on after the "ON/OFF" button is pressed, the display will shows figure 4.
When the PowerSource is switched on by pressing the front panel ON button or by external signal, the outlet pair will be
"live" after a delay set by the DELAY TIME-20 seconds in this case. The outlet pair which has maximum DELAY TIME
setting will be turned off immediately once the PowerSource is switched off by pressing the front panel ON/OFF button or
by external signal.
Press "MENU" button until the display shows the status of AUDIO
outlet pair. Press "SET" button until the display shows will shows figure 5.
Once the "Unswitched" is set (whether you turn your PowerSource on or off) any component plugged into these outlets
can receive power continuously, as long as your PowerSource is plugged into a 120 volt wall socket.
The unit is shipped with all outlet pairs set to "Switched On".
Figure 4
Figure 5
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STEP 3 Remote AC Control Hookups
A)
B)
Illustration of rear panel showing remote in AC 120V
This feature allows you to turn your PowerSource on/off via your A/V receiver or preamplifier.
Plug the Remote AC Control Cord's (included) female end into your PowerSource's REMOTE IN AC 120V jack (see
diagram below).
Plug the Remote AC Control Cord's 2-prong male end into a switched AC power outlet on a receiver or preamplifier.
When you turn on your receiver or preamplifier, the PowerSource's outlets programmed as "switched on" will be turned
on immediately. However, the PowerSource's outlets programmed as "switched on after delay" will be turned on after a
delay set by the DELAY TIME setting.
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3-30V
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STEP 4 Remote DC Control Hookups
A)
B)
This feature allows you to turn your PowerSource on/off via your Home Automated Control System. A component you don't
want powered constantly (such as your projector or surround amplifier) can be plugged into one of the PowerSource's
outlets programmed as "switched on" or "switched on after delay" and can be remotely activated when needed. This feature
also allows you to use a low voltage cable (not supplied) to remotely control multiple PowerSources.
Plug a 1/8" mini-plug cable (not supplied) into the REMOTE IN DC 3-30V outlet on the PowerSource (see diagram
below).
Plug the other end of the cable into the corresponding outlet on your component that has a 12 volt output. When you
turn on the component that has a 12 volt output, the PowerSource's outlets programmed as "switched on" will be turned
on immediately. However, the PowerSource's outlets programmed as "switched on after delay" will be turned on after a
delay set by the DELAY TIME setting.
Illustration of rear panel showing remote in DC 3-30V
A
B
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CABLE TV
IN OUT
IN OUT
IN OUT
SATELLITE
ANTENNA
STEP 5 Coaxial Outlet Hookup
NOTE:
Protect Cable TV, Satellite, and Antenna Connections as Follows:
See page 15 regarding proper grounding
You will need additional coaxial cables to connect the PowerSource to your components.
From grounding block
(connected to in coming cable TV line) To TV, VCR, or cable box
To TV, VCR, or signal spliter
To satellite receiver “DISH IN” jack
From grounding block
(connected to antenna)
From grounding block to satellite receiver
(connected to satellite dish)
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STEP 6 High Power Audio AC Outlet Hookup
Isolated Clean Power Stage 5 Ultra-High Audio Current Filter:
NOTE:
A)
B) SUBWOOFER AMP & MAIN AMP:
C) SURROUND AMP & AV/RECEIVER:
Optimized for maximum noise rejection, while providing
maximum current to high current audio components.
These outlets are designed to deliver maximum current to power hungry components such as power amplifiers and
receivers.
You may want to program these outlets to be "switched on after delay" (see page 7, fig. 4) to enable sequential power
activation. This way, power amplifiers are turned on last and turned off first, preventing speaker "thump". See "STEP 2: Outlet
Programming" (page 6) for details.
Attach a Monster Power ID label to each component's power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color-coded
PowerSource outlet.
Plug the power cord of any separate subwoofer amp or main amp (not
preamplifiers) into the PowerSource’s corresponding SUBWOOFER AMP and MAIN AMP outlet.
Plug your dedicated surround amplifier's or receiver's power cord into the
corresponding SURROUND AMP and AV/RECEIVER outlet.
Illustration of rear panel showing High Power 1 and 2
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DC IN
3-30V
CABLE TV
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STEP 7 Video AC Outlet Hookup
Isolated Clean Power Stage 5 Video Filter:
NOTE:
A)
B) TV/PROJECTOR:
C) VCR:
Illustration of rear panel showing Video Filter
Optimized to reduce noise generated by video equipment. Isolates video
components from connected digital, analog audio and video components for maximum rejection of interference.
You may want to program these outlets to be "unswitched" (see page 7, fig.5) because some components perform
best when powered continuously. A VCR, for example, should be plugged into one of these outlets to avoid the hassle of
resetting its clock when power is interrupted. Whether you turn your PowerSourcer on or off, any component plugged into
these outlets can receive power continuously as long as your PowerSource is plugged into a properly grounded 120 volt wall
socket and the this outlet pair are programmed as "unswitched". You can plug any type of analog video component (e.g.,
VCR, camcorder, TV, receiver into these two Video AC outlets.
Attach a Monster Power ID label to each component's power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color-coded
PowerSource outlet.
Plug your TV’s or PROJECTOR’s power cord into the corresponding TV/PROJECTOR outlet.
Plug your VCR’s power cord into the corresponding VCR outlet.
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STEP 8 Digital1&2ACOutlet Hookup
Illustration of rear panel showing Digital Filter 1 and 2
Isolated Super Clean Power Stage 5 Digital Filter:
NOTE:
A)
D) CD
E) SPARE:
Optimized to reduce noise generated by digital equipment. Isolates
digital components from connected digital, analog audio and video components for maximum rejection of interference. HTS
7000 features two isolated filters to accommodate different digital sources.
You can plug any type of digital component (e.g., CD player, DVD player, cable TV box, MiniDisc player, digital
camcorder) into the corresponding CD, DVD, CABLE/SAT, SPARE outlet.
Attach a Monster Power ID label to each component's power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color-coded
PowerSource outlet.
: Plug your CD player's power cord into the corresponding CD outlet.
Plug the power cord of your additional digital component (e.g. Digital camcorder) into the corresponding SPARE
outlet.
B) DVD:
C) CABLE/SAT:
If you have a DVD player, plug its power cord into the corresponding DVD outlet. If you are using a LaserDisc player,
you can also plug it into this outlet. If you have a LaserDisc player and a DVD player, you can plug either component into any
of these four AC outlets designed for digital components.
If you have a cable TV box, plug its power cord into the PowerSource's corresponding CABLE/SAT outlet. If
you are using a satellite receiver, plug its power cord into the same outlet.
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DC IN
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CABLE TV
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AC 120V
60Hz
1800W MAX
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STEP 9 Analog Audio AC Outlet Hookup
Illustration of rear panel showing Analog Filter
Isolated Super Clean Power- Stage 5 Analog Audio Filter:
NOTE:
A)
B) PREAMP:
C) SPARE:
Optimized to provide maximum noise rejection for sensitive
analog audio components.
Because certain components don't need to, or shouldn't be turned on continuously, you should program these outlets
to be "switched on" (see page 7, fig. 3). This means the components plugged into these outlets won't receive power or shut
down unless your PowerSource is turned on or off.
You can plug any type of low current analog audio component (e.g., preamplifier, tape deck) into the corresponding PREAMP
or SPARE outlet.
Attach a Monster Power ID label to each component's power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color-coded
PowerSource outlet.
Plug your preamplifier's power cord into the PowerSource’s corresponding PREAMP outlet.
Plug the power cord of your additional analog component (e.g. Tape deck) into the corresponding SPARE outlet.
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GROUNDING YOUR CABLE TV, SATELLITE DISH, AND ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Proper grounding can be accomplished by using a special grounding block attached to a cold water pipe or
copper ground rod driven into the ground. Consult with a qualified electrician to verify your outdoor connections
are grounded properly.
CABLE BOX SATELLITE RECIEVER
GROUNDING BLOCK
ON COLD WATER PIPE
OR GROUNDING ROD
CABLE TV
LINE
SATELLITE
DISH
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SPLITTER
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