Monster Power Home Theatre In-Wall PowerCenter 15 AMP User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Important Safety Information i
Proper Grounding and Installation iii
A Note from The Head Monster 1
Monster's Patented Clean Power™ Stages 2
The Minds Behind the Monster PowerCenter™ Design 3
In-Wall PowerCenter Features 4
Hook-Up Guide (Stand alone Applications) " 6
Outlet Box Installation 6
Surge Module Installation 7
Two-Outlet Receptacle Installation 8
Coaxial Connections Installation 9
Hook-Up Guide (Remote Applications) 10
Outlet Box Installation 11
Surge Module Installation 12
Two-Outlet Receptacle Installation 12
Coaxial Connections Installation 13
Troubleshooting 15
Specifications 16
Appendix
Limited Warranty for Consumers 17

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read and observe the following safety points at all times.
& WARNING - Installation
Monster recommends the In-Wall PowerCenter be installed by a licensed electrician.
& WARNING - Power Sources
Suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not more than 5000 rms symmetrical amperes, 125 volts maximum.
Monster's In-Wall PowerCenter is available with either 15 or 20-amp outlets. The 15-amp product should only be used on
a 15-amp branch circuit utilizing 14 to 12-gaug~ wire. If you don't have a 15-amp branch circuit, be sure to consult an
e'fectrician to install one that submits to all applicable 15-amp building codes. Likewise, the 20-amp product should only
be used on a 20-amp branch circuit utilizing 12 to 1 O-gauge wire. If you don't have a 20-amp branch circuit, be sure to
consult an electrician to install one that submits to all applicable 20-amp building codes.
& WARNING - Grounding and Polarization
A. If you use rooftop devices such as satellite dishes, antennas, or any other component with wire
that connects to your PowerCenter, be sure the wire(s) is properly grounded. This protects against voltage
surges and static charges.
B. 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 this PowerCenter if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit.
B. Do not operate this PowerCenter near rain or water that's spilled or contained
(e.g., bathtub, kitchen or sink).

& WARNING - Power Cord Safety
This In-Wall PowerCenter includes a high-current IEC PowerLine™ 200 AC Power Cable with a low-profile, right angle plug.
If the cable's protective jacket begins to rip or fray, exposing the internal wiring, shielding, etc., disconnect it immediately.
See the Warranty Information section of this owner's manual for important details.
& WARNING - No User Serviceable Parts Inside
If, for any reason, this PowerCenter is not operating properly, do not remove any part of the unit 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.
& WARNING - Surge Module Safety
This device features an internal protection circuit that will disconnect the surge protective component at the end of its
useful life but will maintain power to the load- now unprotected. If this situation is undesirable for the application, follow
the manufacturer's instructions for replacing the device.

PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION
~ WARNING - Proper Grounding
A 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 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 and coaxial cable line
in your system must be connected to the PowerCenter.
IMPORTANT NOTE - Proper Protection and the Limited Connected Equipment Warranty
The $250,000 Limited Connected Equipment Warranty becomes invalid if any wire (AC or coax) 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.

A NOTE FROM THE HEAD MONSTER
Dear Enthusiast,
THANK YOU for purchasing the Monster Power® Home Theatre In-Wall PowerCenter™.
This PowerCenter reflects our commitment to creating performance-enhancing solutions
for home theater systems that deliver 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 power accessories
can compromise the performance of the components they power. So, with the help of Richard
Marsh and other power experts, I decided to address the issue and created Monster Power.
The Monster Power In-Wall Power Center protects components from harmful power surges, Noel Lee
but its benefits include much more than just surge protection. The patented Monster CleanPower™
filter circuitry minimizes electromagnetic and radio frequency noise that goes right through typical surge protectors.
The result is sound and picture that's free from performance-damaging interference. It also features surge-protected
AC outlets and coaxial connections, a 1260 joule rating with new three-mode MOVs, inserts including surge· protected
coaxial connectors, and SurgeGuard™ diagnostic indicators with an audible alarm.
These days, home theater components are better than ever, providing thrilling and dramatic sound and razor sharp
picture. 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 sound and picture. And.that's what home theater is all about.
Noel Lee,
The Head Monster

MONSTER'S PATENTED CLEAN POWERTM 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.
Every Monster PowerCenter featuring Clean Power circuitry is designated with a Clean Power Stage. The In-Wall
PowerCenter incorporates Monster Clean Power Stage 1 circuitry which filters AC powerline noise, making it 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.
Actual spectrum analyzer
photo of AC power pollution
AC power line filtered by
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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 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 MultiCapTM 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 Whos 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, Df A converters, and other high-end audio designs. He now
brings his expertise to Monster Power's elite research and development team.
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 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.

IN-WALL POWERCENTER FEATURES
INSERTS INCLUDED
IEC CABLE

IN-WALL POWERCENTER FEATURES
1. Monster Clean Power™ and Surge Suppression Module: Features patented Monster
Clean Power Stage 1 v.2.0 to reduce interference coming through the AC power line,
and a 1260 joule rating with new Tri-Mode MOVs to offer superior surge absorption.
2. "Clean Power" On Indicator: Indicates Monster Clean Power circuitry is functioning properly.
3. "Protection On" Indicator: Indicates Monster surge protection circuitry is functioning properly.
4. "Ground OK" Indicator: Indicates ground wire is properly connected.
5. "Alarm Off" Push-Button: Turns off audible alarm.
6. "Display Off" Push-Button: Turns off LED indicators.
7. Two-Outlet AC Receptacle (15 or 20-amp): 15A rated outlet (in 15A PowerCenter) and
20A rated outlet (in 20A PowerCenter).
8. Grounding Plate: Provides for a single grounding point to eliminate noise and hum.
9. Electrical Box: To enclose high voltage wiring: UL/cUL certified.
10. Surge-Protected Coaxial Connections with Pass-Through Unit: Patent pending 3-connection with
pass-through provides surge protection for a satellite TV, TV/cable, cable modem, or other in-wall coax connections.
Also provides a unique design to allow other cables to pass from the wall to the component aesthetically.
11. Decora Faceplate: Triple gang, nylon faceplate for flexibility and to prevent cracking.
12. RF Connection Decora Plate: Provides surge protected coaxial connectors for CATV or satellite.
13. Blank Decora Plate: Provides a decorative look when other inserts are not needed.
14. High Current IEC PowerLine™ 200 AC Power Cable: High-density double-shielded AC power cord specially
designed to maximize power transfer. For connection from the In-
Wall PowerCenter AC receptacle to the flat screen TV.

HOOK-UP GUIDE - STANDALONE APPLICATIONS
Outlet Box Installation
For existing construction environments, you will need to cut a hole in your wall to first install the two gang outlet box
that will go behind your Monster In-Wall PowerCenter. Monster strongly recommends you enlist the help of a licensed
electrician, or someone experienced with home electrical wiring and custom installation.
If you are installing the Monster In-Wall PowerCenter into new home construction environments, the two gang outlet
box should already be in place and the line and ground wires already threaded through, ready for connection. In this
scenario, please proceed to the surge module installation section of these instructions.
Important Note
Be sure to turn off the particular circuit branch that provides power to the wires you are accessing from the main breaker panel.
A) Use a stud finder (available at your local hardware store) to locate the wall studs near the location where
you wish to install your In-Wall PowerCenter (close to or behind the display device). To ensure wire accessibility,
your location should also be vertically aligned with an existing power source (wall outlet, etc.). Mark the ideal
hole location with dimensions 4 II x3 3A II in between the wall studs. Drill a small hole in the center, and feed
one end of a coat hanger or fish wire through the hole to check for obstructions. If nothing is detected,
carefully cut out the hole with a handsaw.

HOOK-UP GUIDE - STANDALONE APPLICATIONS
B) Fish the line (Black), neutral (White), and ground (Green) wires out from behind the wall. Punch out the two
gang outlet box's entry holes as necessary for wire routing, and thread the wires through.
C) Place the two gang outlet box into the wall hole with the tabs retracted. Carefully turn the screws clockwise
until the tabs rotate upright and clamp the box securely to the wallboard.
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HOOK-UP GUIDE - STANDALONE APPLICATIONS
Surge Module Installation
The Surge Module features patented Monster Clean Power Stage 1 v.2.a to reduce interference coming through
the AC power line to your components and provides surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes.
A) Strip about a half inch of insulation off the ends of the line (Black), neutral (White), and ground (Green)
input wires extending through the two gang outlet box.
B) Attach each wire from the outlet box to the corresponding wires on the In-Wall PowerCenter with
the included wire nuts. NOTE: The input wires are multi-stranded.
C) Strip about a half inch of insulation off the ends of the solid copper output wires on the Surge Module.
(See the next page for the outlet receptacle installation.) ,

HOOK-UP GUIDE - STANDALONE APPLICATIONS
Two-Outlet Receptacle Installation
Monster In-Wall PowerCenters are available with either 15-amp or 20-amp outlet. Be sure to use the outlet that
matches your existing branch circuit.
A) Connect the output wires extending from the Surge Module to the two-outlet receptacle as follows:
1. Remove the three screws from the side of the two-outlet receptacle by turning
each counterclockwise until loose.
2. Connect the solid copper wires from the Surge Module to the corresponding line, neutral,
and ground terminals on the Out~t Receptacle.
3. Re-tighten each screw by turning dockwise until snug.
B) Attach the included gold-plated grounding plate and both the two-outlet receptacle and the Surge Module
to the two gang outlet box by tucking any excess wire away, aligning the holes between the gold-plated
grounding plate, the two units, and the two gang outlet box, inserting 4 included silver screws (2 each unit),
and turning each clockwise until secure.
Surge Module Two-Outlet
Receptacle

HOOK-UP GUIDE - STAND ALONE APPLICATIONS
Coaxial Connections Installation
In-Wall PowerCenter comes with a decora plate and two coaxial connections units that provide surge protection against
damaging voltage surges and spikes on incoming coax cables. If you have in-wall provisions for satellite TV, TV/cable, cable
modem, etc., you can protect them by hooking them up through the PowerCenter's coax connections. If your system does
not have in-wall provisions for coax connections, you can install the included decora plate instead.
A) If installing the decora plate and not one of the coax connections units, attach by aligning the holes between the decora
plate and the gold-plated grounding plate, inserting 2 included silver screws, and turning each clockwise until secure.
B) If installing one of the coax connections units included in your kit, locate the incoming coax cables and connect them
to the coax connections on the backside of unit.
e) Secure the coaxial connections unit to the PowerCenter by tucking any excess wire away, aligning the holes between
the unit and the gold-plated grounding plate, inserting two included silver screws, and turning each clockwise
until fully tightened.
D) Finish the installation by attaching the decorative In-Wall PowerCenter faceplate by aligning the holes between
the faceplate and the gold-plated grounding plate, inserting the included 6 white screws, and turning each clockwise
until fully tightened.
Decora Plate
Rear Entry of Incoming
Video Cables
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Side Entry of Incoming
Video Cables
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HOOK-UP GUIDE - REMOTE APPLICATIONS
A Remote Application occurs when the TV display and components (receivers, PVRs, DVD players, VCRs, amplifiers, etc.)
are connected to different AC outlet receptacle banks. In this application, and for ultimate system protection, two
In-Wall PowerCenters should be used for proper installation and system production.
Note: When installing multiple PowerCenters, complete each installation section for each PowerCenter before proceeding
to the next step (for example, complete the Outlet Box Installation for both PowerCenters before proceeding to the Surge
Module Installation procedure).
Outlet Box Installation
For existing construction environments, you will need to cut a hole in your wall to first install the two gang outlet box
that will go behind your Monster In-Wall PowerCenter. Monster strongly suggests you enlist the help of a
licensed electrician, or someone experienced with home electrical wiring and custom installation.
If you are installing the Monster In-Wall PowerCenter into new home construction environments, the two gang outlet
box should already be in place and the line and ground wires already threaded through, ready for connection. In this
scenario, please proceed to the surge module installation section of these instructions.
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Romex Cable (connected to the back of each AC receptacle)
In-Wall
PowerCenter #2

HOOK-UP GUIDE - REMOTE APPLICATIONS
Surge Module Installation
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Stage 1 v.2.a to reduce interference coming through
the AC power line to your components and provides surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes.
A) Strip about a half inch of insulation off the ends of the line (Black), neutral (White), and ground (Green) input
wires extending through the two gang outlet box.
B) Attach each wife to the corresponding input wires (distinguisheo by -multi-strand wire) extending from the Surge
Module of yOUf In-Wall PowerCenter with wire nuts.
C) Strip about ahalf inch of insulation off the ends of the output wires (distinguished by solid copper wire)
extending from the
Surge Module.
Two-Outlet Receptacle Installation
Monster In-Wall PowerCenters are available with either 15 or 20-amp outlets. Be sure to use the outlet that matches
your existing branch circuit.
A) To avoid any ground loop potentials between components isolated from each other, use Romex® wire
to connect the two-outlet receptacle on the first PowerCenter to the two-outlet receptacle on the second
PowerCenter as follows:
1. Measure and cut a length of Romex cable which will run between the two PowerCenters. Strip about 6 II of
the outer sheath from both ends of the of the Romex cable using a Romex stripper or a utility knife, then strip
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of the insulation from the black and white copper wires on both ends of the cable using wire strippers. ,
2. Separate the line, ground, and neutral wires from each other and insert each into the respective load
terminals on the back of the first two-outlet receptacle. Secure in place by tightening the respective screws.
3. Run the other end of the Romex wire through the wall to the location of the second PowerCenter and attach
to the two-outlet receptacle as described in Step _2 above.

HOOK-UP GUIDE - REMOTE APPLICATIONS
B) Connect the output wires extending from the Surge Module to the two-outlet receptacle as follows:
1. Remove the three screws from the side of the two-outlet receptacle by turning each counterclockwise until loose.
2. Align the ring terminal holes on the output wires with the screw holes.
3. Reinsert the three. screws and turn each clockwise until fully tightened.
C) Attach the included gold-plated grounding plate and both the two-outlet receptacle and the Surge Module to
the two gang outlet box by tucking any excess wire away, aligning the holes between the gold-plated grounding
plate, the two (2) units, and the two (2) gang outlet box, inserting four (4) included silver screws (2 each unit), and
turning each clockwise until secure.

Coaxial Connections and Decora Plate Installation
In-Wall PowerCenter comes with two coaxial connections units that provide surge protection against damaging voltage
surges and spikes on incoming coax cables. If you have in-wall provisions for satellite TV, TV/cable, cable modem, etc.,
you can protect them by hooking them up through the PowerCenter's coax connections. If your system does not have
in-wall provisions for coax connections, you can install the included decora plate instead.
A) If installing the decora plate and not one of the coax connections units, attach by aligning the holes between
the decora plate and the gold-plated grounding plate, inserting two (2) included silver screws, and turning each
clockwise until secure.
B) If installing one of the coax connections units included in your kit, locate the incoming coax cables inside
the wall and connect them to the coax connections on the backside of unit.
e) Secure the coaxial connections unit to the PowerCenter by tucking any excess wire away, aligning the holes
between the unit and the gold-plated grounding plate, inserting two included silver screws, and turning each
clockwise until fully tightened.
D) Finish the installation by attaching the decorative In-Wall PowerCenter faceplate by aligning the holes between
the faceplate and the gold-plated grounding plate, inserting the included six (6) white screws, and turning each
clockwise until fully tightened.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Possible Cause
Remedy
Outlets not receiving power. • Surge Module input wires (line, neutral,
• Attach the output wires
ground) not connected to household (line, neutral, ground) to the outlets.
line, neutral, and ground wiring.
• Attach the household input wires (line,
neutral, ground) to the Surge Module.
Ground OK LED not on.
• The Surge Module is not properly
• Check the ground wiring to the surge
grounded.
module making sure the ground wire
• Display Off switch in the OFF position.
is securely fastened to the Surge
Module's ground wire.
• Push off switch.
Surge Module LEDs not on.
• Display Off switch in the OFF position.
• Surge Module input wires (line, neutral,
ground) not connected to household line,
neutral, and ground wiring.
• Push off switch.
Surge Module emitting
• The Surge Module has been hit • The Surge Module must be replaced.
a loud buzzing alarm.
with a voltage surge/spike.
See Warranty Information section
for important details.
• The alarm can be shut off by pressing
the Alarm Off switch, but the Surge
Module may not offer any surge/spike
or over-voltage protection to the outlets.