Monster Power AVS2000 PRO User manual

Owner’s Manual
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PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE STABILIZER™
AVS 2000 PRO

WARNING: The AVS 2000 Pro should not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be
placed on or near the apparatus.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture.
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to an individual.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature
accompanying the unit.
This symbol represents a portable cart warning. Do not place the AVS 2000 PRO
on an unstable platform that will result in injury.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
PRECAUTIONS:
• Please thoroughly read the safety instructions on this owner’s manual
prior to operating the AVS 2000 PRO.
• Keep these safety instructions for future reference when operating
the AVS 2000 PRO.
• Follow all the warnings contained on this instruction sheet and operating manual,
and any warnings printed on the AVS 2000 PRO.

INSTALLATION:
A) Water and moisture: Do not use the AVS 2000 PRO near water, such as a bathtub,
washbowl, or swimming pool. The AVS 2000PRO should not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the AVS 2000 PRO.
B) Cleaning: Clean the AVS 2000 PRO only with a dry cloth.
C) Ventilation: Do not block the ventilation openings behind the AVS 2000 PRO.
D) Heat: Do not place the AVS 2000 PRO near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
considerable amounts of heat.
E) Objects and liquid entry: Be advised that objects and liquids should not get inside
the AVS 2000 PRO through the ventilation openings.
F) Carts and stands: When the AVS 2000 PRO is placed or mounted on a stand or
cart,
the unit should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the unit and cart to overturn or fall.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THE AVS 2000 PRO TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
THIS DEVICE TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC REGULATIONS PART 15-B RADIATION LIMITS.
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ELECTRIC POWER:
A) Power Sources: The AVS 2000 PRO should only be connected to power sources
specified in the owner’s manual and marked on the unit.
B) Grounding prong: Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, please consult a qualified electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
C) AC power cord: Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
D) When not is use: Unplug the AVS 2000 PRO during lighting storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE AVS 2000 PRO. REFER ALL SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. SERVICING IS REQUIRED WHEN
THE AVS 2000 PRO HAS BEEN DAMAGED IN ANY WAY, SUCH AS
THE POWER-SUPPLY CORD OR PLUG IS DAMAGED, LIQUID HAS BEEN SPILLED
OR OBJECTS HAVE FALLEN INTO THE AVS 2000 PRO, THE AVS 2000 PRO HAS
BEEN EXPOSED TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY,
OR HAS BEEN DROPPED.
PLEASE SEE THE WARRANTY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE OWNER’S
MANUAL IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTY OPERATING THE AVS 2000 PRO.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Monsterous Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Behind the Monster Stabilizer Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AVS 2000 PRO — Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AVS 2000 PRO — Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Outlet Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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MONSTEROUS INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Monster Power Professional Reference Automatic Voltage Stabilizer™AVS 2000 PRO.
The AVS 2000 PRO is designed to stabilize power line fluctuations and maintain constant voltage
to your professional components.
Voltage sags (below the standard RMS value of 120 volts) are often caused by power- hungry devices which
draw more power (over 1800 watts) than your studio was designed to support. This can have a direct effect
on professional studio components, including amplifiers which require high power levels to operate
at optimum performance level.
As a result, sound can lose tone and clarity. Amplifiers change gain structure resulting in easy-to-hear distortions.
They also won't deliver peak power, dropping from 100 watts to as low as 60 watts! Your professional gear
is very power hungry, too, often drawing twice as much power as a computer and other high power analog
components combined. This causes even more voltage sags and ultimately compromised studio gear performance.
With the AVS 2000 PRO, all your high power devices will maintain the stability needed to deliver peak power
and performance. You’ll enjoy the smoothest, most natural sound and tone. And, thanks to AVS 2000 PRO’s
sequential turn-on feature, your high power loads can operate at peak performance without causing
unnecessary electrical stress that can often pop a circuit breaker or damage your components.
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BEHIND THE MONSTER STABILIZER DESIGN
Richard Marsh –There are few experts able to solve the complex problems of AC power,
and Richard Marsh is one of the illustrious few. He’s designed best-selling power conditioners
costing more than $3,000, and now brings his expertise to Monster Power. Richard developed
Monster’s exclusive Clean Power circuitry, and several other groundbreaking designs. Richard’s
background and research into amplifier and capacitors led to the development of the Servo-DC
feedback circuit for power amplifiers –a technique used by virtually every manufacturer today.
His status as the inventor of the MultiCap internal bypass capacitor and the driving force behind
balanced circuitry has influenced the audiophile community for years. Richard is also responsible
for some of high-end audio’s most respected essays and articles, and has contributed
to Fi, The Absolute Sound and Audio magazine. He’s even included in Who’s Who in the West !
Demian Martin –Demian Martin has been solving complex AC power problems for several
years. As a technical consultant for successful paper and steel mills, Demian helped create
several innovative solutions for their power problems. He developed techniques that dramatically
improved the efficiency of high power motor control systems –as much as 50,000 watts
each – helping these companies avoid costly premiums many factories must pay for AC power
inefficiency. He now brings his expertise to Monster Power’s elite research and development team.

Noel Lee –The Head Monster 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 creating affordable power solutions delivering
the best possible sound and picture.
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