Monster Power PowerCenter HTS1000MKIII User manual

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HTS 1000 MKIII
Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter
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PowerCenter
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Guide de l’utilisateur
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Reference para Cine en Casa
Manual del propietario

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Proper Grounding and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
A Note from The Head Monster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Monster Patented Clean Power™ Stages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
T2™ Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Minds Behind the Monster PowerCenter™ Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Monster HTS 1000 MKIII PowerCenter Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Hook-Up Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Video Outlets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Audio Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Coaxial Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Phone/Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Appendices
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Owner’s Manual in French (Guide d’Utilisation en Français) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Owner’s Manual in Spanish (Manual del propietario en español) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read and observe the following safety points at all times.
WARNING – Power Sources
Do not plug your Monster PowerCenter into a power outlet that differs from the source indicated for safe
use on the Monster PowerCenter. If you don’t know the type of electrical power that is supplied to your home,
please consult your local power company.
WARNING – Grounding and Polarization
A. Your Monster PowerCenter has a three-wire grounding-type AC plug (a three-prong plug). This plug is designed
to be inserted into a grounding-type outlet only. If this plug doesn’t fit directly into your outlet, do not attempt
to force it into the outlet. Instead, reverse the plug and reinsert it. If this doesn‘t work, contact a local electrician
to install the proper polarized 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.
B. If you use rooftop devices such as satellite dishes, antennas, or any other component with wire that connects
to your Monster PowerCenter, be sure the wire(s) is properly grounded. This protects against voltage surges
and static charges. 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 – 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).

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WARNING – Power Cord Safety
A. When routing the AC power cord of the PowerCenter, 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 manual for important details.
WARNING – Storm Precautions
In the event of a lightning storm, it’s always a good idea to disconnect your Monster PowerCenter; there is no need
to disconnect your separate components. Make sure that ALL of your components and PC products are protected
with Monster Power.
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 your component
from the wall before cleaning it. Do not use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaners.

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PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION
WARNING – Proper Grounding
The Monster PowerCenter requires a properly grounded outlet for safety and to protect connected equipment.
If you’re not sure if your home’s electrical wiring has proper grounding, 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,
phone line and Ethernet line in the system must be connected to an appropriate PowerCenter.
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 or phone)
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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A NOTE FROM THE HEAD MONSTER
Dear Enthusiast,
THANK YOU for purchasing the Monster Power® Home Theatre Reference HTS 1000 MKIII PowerCenter™.
This PowerCenter reflects our commitment to creating performance-enhancing solutions for home
theater systems, so you can enjoy superior sound and picture quality.
Monster® PowerCenters do an excellent job of protecting your components from harmful power surges,
but its benefits include much more than just surge protection. The patented Monster Clean Power™
filter circuitry virtually stops the electromagnetic and radio frequency noise that goes right through
typical surge protectors which can degrade sound and picture quality. The result is high
quality sound and picture that’s free from performance-damaging interference.
We’ve also included surge-protected coax, phone and network connections to ensure protection
for all of your components. Our exclusive digital voltage display is a convenient way to instantly check line input voltage.
One Monster Power breakthrough is the exclusive T2™ automatic disconnect circuitry. This feature automatically
disconnects the power from your electronics if you’re hit by a big surge. Monster PowerCenters also feature
a patent pending color-coding system, which identifies where each component should be connected.
We know your new PowerCenter will help bring it all together with Clean Power and superior system protection.
With Monster Power, you’ll enjoy the best possible picture and sound. And, that’s what home theater is all about.
Noel Lee,
The Head Monster
Noel Lee

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MONSTER 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 noise.
Monster PowerCenters featuring Clean Power circuitry are each designated with a Clean Power Stage. The HTS
1000 MKIII
incorporates Monster Clean Power Stage 2 circuitry which filters both AC powerline noise and reduces noise generated
by your connected equipment. Clean Power Stage 2 features two ultra-advanced, isolated filters that include analog
audio and digital, plus an ultra-high current audio filter to provide for the best possible AC powerline noise rejection
and inter-component isolation for improved component-generated noise rejection. All of these features make
the HTS 1000 MKIII ideal for your home theater system. To learn more about patented Monster Clean Power
and the complete product family of PowerCenters, voltage stabilizers and amplifiers, please visit MonsterPower.com.

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MONSTER EXCLUSIVE T2™ TECHNOLOGY
The Monster HTS 1000 MKIII 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 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 full operation after 15 seconds. If the 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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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 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
The Absolute Sound and Audio magazines. He is 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 AC
power solutions. He developed techniques to dramatically improve the efficiency of these factories’ high power
motor control systems – up to 50,000 watts — helping them avoid the costly premiums many factories must
pay for AC power inefficiency. Demian was also 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.

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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 and co-invented
over 250 U.S. and international patents and drives the explosive growth of The Monster Group companies
in more than 80 countries worldwide. Monster Power is Noel’s realization of a long-nurtured vision of making
affordable power solutions that deliver the best possible sound and picture.
Kendrew Lee – Kendrew Lee currently serves as Chief Industrial Designer at Monster. Over the past ten years,
he has created hundreds of revolutionary Monster product and packaging designs, many of which have earned
coveted CES Design and Engineering Innovation awards. In addition, more than 70 of Kendrew’s designs
have been granted US and international patents. The new Empowered Power line is one of Kendrew’s latest
statement pieces that mark the next level of integrating technology and Industrial design.
Tony Di Chiro 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
products including the SW200 and SW800 subwoofers, and the KCD 20B and KCD 40 CD players. Kinetics
also debuted the first high-end surround sound processor with THX certification. This processor had many
pioneering features including precision automated calibration of home theater audio . Tony currently heads up
the R&D team at Monster Cable where he continues to develop advanced products with cutting edge features.

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MONSTER HTS 1000 MKIII POWERCENTER FEATURES
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MONSTER HTS 1000 MKIII POWERCENTER FEATURES
Cable/Satellite/Antenna Coaxial Connection: “IN” connects the coaxial cable from either wall cable outlet, satellite
dish or TV antenna. “OUT” connects the coaxial cable to input of TV, DVR, cable box or satellite receiver.
ON/OFF Switch: This switch turns the PowerCenter on and off. The switch lights up when turned to the ON position,
providing power to components plugged into the switched outlets. Pressing the switch to the OFF position shuts off power
to switched outlets. Components plugged into unswitched outlets (Always On) still receive power, however, provided
the PowerCenter is plugged into a 120V outlet.
Video Interference Reduction Filter (“Always On” Unswitched Outlets): These outlets have a special filter circuit
that is designed to reduce interference to your video components. Make sure to match the appropriate identification label
to each component’s power cord.
Digital Voltage Display: Displays line input voltage in Volts (V).
Always On Indicator: Individual LED indicates the Always On (unswitched) outlet is receiving power when the power
center is plugged into the wall outlet.
PROTECTION ON Indicator: Indicates that the internal surge protection of the PowerCenter is active.
GROUND OK Indicator: Indicates the wall outlet that the PowerCenter is plugged into is grounded.
Telephone Input/Output: Allows you to hook up to telephone lines (RJ11) and protect your system against power surges
coming from them.
Network Input/Output: Allows you to hook up to Ethernet lines (RJ45) and protect your system against power surges
coming from them.
Audio Filter (Switched Outlets): These outlets have a special filter circuit that reduces noise from the AC power line
that goes to your audio components. Match the appropriate identification label to each component’s power cord.
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HOOK-UP GUIDE
Video Outlet (Unswitched) 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 (DVR, TV/Monitor, etc.) into the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet.
For components not listed, determine if they are audio, video, digital or high current audio components,
and use a corresponding outlet for best performance.
IMPORTANT Note:
It does not harm audio, digital or high current audio components to be connected to the video outlets.
However, for the best performance, we recommend plugging in only video components to the video outlets.
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HOOK-UP GUIDE
Audio Outlet (Switched) 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, Main Amp, etc.) into the PowerCenter’s corresponding
outlet. For components not listed, determine if they are audio, video, digital or high current audio components,
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 audio outlets.
However, for the best performance, we recommend plugging in only audio components to the audio outlets.
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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 Cable/TV, Satellite and Antenna as follows:
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       










To TV/Cable Box From properly grounded
Satellite Dish
To Satellite Receiver From properly grounded
TV Antenna/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/Ethernet line. This PowerCenter also incorporates a phone splitter for convenience.
Protect Phone Line Connections as follows:
Protect Network Connections as follows:

  

 
  
       










INOUT
To network switch/hub From DSL or cable modem
or external network lines

  

 
  
       










INOUT
To phone, satellite receiver,
digital video recorder (DVR)
or other device
From telephone wall jack

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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 thrown to make the wall plug
active. Try turning on the light switches
located near the wall unit.
•
•
•
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 unit 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 component 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.
•
•

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SPECIFICATIONS
HTS 1000 MKIII PowerCenter
Continuous Duty
Electrical Rating 120V/60Hz
Maximum Current Rating 15A/1800W
Protection Modes
Line-Neutral (L-N)
Line-Ground (L-G)
Neutral-Ground (N-G)
Total Energy Dissipation 6125 Joules
Clamping Level (TVSS Voltage) 330 Volts
Clamping Response Time Less than 1 Nanosecond (<1Ns)
Dimensions Width: 4.82” 122.428 mm
Height: 2.75” 69.85 mm
Length: 16.4” 416.560 mm