Monster Power PowerCenter HTFS 450 User manual

®
Owner’s Manual
Home Theater FlatScreen
PowerCenter
™
HTFS 450

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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Patented Monster Clean Power
™
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Tri-Mode
™
.
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The Minds Behind the Monster
®
PowerCenter
® PowerCenter ®
™
Design.
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Monster HTFS 450 PowerCenter Features
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Installation of Wall-Mount Brackets
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Hook-Up Guide
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Troubleshooting
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HTFS 450 Specifications
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Warranty Information
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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 PowerCenter
™
into 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 PowerCenter
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 PowerCenter
, be sure the wire(s) is properly grounded. Use grounding techniques specified in Section 810
to your PowerCenter, be sure the wire(s) is properly grounded. Use grounding techniques specified in Section 810 to your PowerCenter
of the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70 (in Canada, Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code).
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).

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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 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 Power
Center
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
Monster Power
Centers
require a properly grounded 3-wire 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.
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 Limited Connected Equipment
Warranty to be valid. If you’re not sure about your home’s wiring, 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 and phone line
in the system must be connected to an appropriate PowerCenter
.
IMPORTANT NOTE – Proper Protection and the Limited Connected Equipment Warranty
The
Limited Connected Equipment Warranty becomes invalid if any wire (AC, coax, or phone), 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
Powe
r
®
Home Theater Power
Cen
te
r
HTFS 450
fo
r flat screen HDTVs.
This PowerCenter reflects our commitment to creating
performance-enhancing solutions for home theater systems, so you can enjoy 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, I decided
to address the issue. With the help of Richard Marsh and other power experts, Monster Power
was born. This PowerCenter’s advanced technology and innovative design provides several
unique performance and convenience features. Here are the highlights…
The Monster HTFS 450 does an excellent job of protecting your components from
harmful power surges, but it’s benefits include much more than just surge protection.
The patented Monster HD Clean Power
™
filter is specially designed to address
the noise interference generated by digital HD components and other electronic appliances.
Patented Monster HD
Clean Power
rejects radio frequency and electromagnetic interference.
As a
result, you'll get the best performance from your AV components with more natural sound
and the most vivid HD video possible. (continued on next page)
Noel Lee

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Other Monster Power breakthroughs include patented
Tri-Mode
protection
, featuring an audible alarm. This feature automatically
disconnects power from your electronics if you’re hit by a big surge. Best of all, the HTFS is designed to easily
fit behind your flat screen, plasma, or LCD TV so you can enjoy the benefits of advanced surge protection and HD Clean Power
Noise Filtering while maintaining a clean, neat flat screen TV installation.
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

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PATENTED MONSTER 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 HTFS 45
0
incorporates Monster
HD Clean Power
Stage
1
circuitry which filters both AC powerline noise and reduces noise
generated by your connected equipment.
HD Clean Power
Stage
1
features a single ultra-advanced filter that has
been specifically engineered to meet the demands of today's digital AV electronics. This makes the
HTFS
45
0 ideal for
high definition home theater systems. 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
caused by a CD player, which is
typical of many AV components
AC power line with power
noise pollution filtered out by
Monster Clean Powe
r
™

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MONSTER EXCLUSIVE TRI-MODE TECHNOLOGY
Patented Tri-Mode technology protects all three power lines (Line, Neutral, Ground) via relays, MOVs, and thermal fuses.
During voltage sags and swells, the relays automatically disconnect the Line and Neutral power lines. An audible alarm
also sounds to let you know your PowerCenter has protected your components. Tri-Mode circuitry automatically reconnects
your AV system to the AC power when voltage returns to normal operating threshold.

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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 cofounder 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 HTFS 450 POWERCENTER FEATURES
1.
AC Outlets:
These outlets have special filter circuitry specially designed to eliminate noise from the
AC power line to high definition components. They also provide surge protection.
2.
C
ab
le, Satellite and Antenna Surge Suppression
:
Protects against surges travelling over coax connections.
The In connects coax cable from antenna, cable or satellite.
The Out connects the coax cable to your TV, cable box
or satellite receiver.
3
. “Ground OK” Indicator:
Indicates the PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded
1
2
0
V AC outlet.
4
. “Clean Power On” Indicator
:
Indicates Monster Clean Power circuitry is functioning properly.

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HTFS
4
50 Mounting Instructions
The HTFS 450 is designed to be hidden behind your flat screen HDTV. It can be mounted directly to the
wall, or to one of the metal arms of your TV’s mount. The HTFS 450 comes with a mounting plate, bracket,
and two small bolts. You will need a small Phillips head screwdriver. Additional mounting hardware is not
included. If you want to install the PowerCenter on your TV’s mount, you will need one or two additional
bolts with nuts sized properly to fit the HTFS 450. You may need a wrench to tighten the hardware.
For wall mounting, select two properly sized drywall or wood screws. You may also need a drill to
tap holes for wall mounting.
Step
1

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Step 1.
Attach the bracket (labeled A in the diagram) to the PowerCenter with the two small bolts
included with your PowerCenter.
Step 2.
To fasten the mounting plate
(labeled B in the diagram)
to a wall, use self-tapping drywall
screws in the four holes. For installation on wood walls, mark the holes on the wall with a
pencil and drill tap holes before inserting screws.
Step 3.
To attach the HTFS 450 to a metal fl at screen TV mount, use two properly sized nuts and
bolts inserted through the wide slot on the mounting plate
(labeled C in the diagram)
.
HTFS
4
50 Mounting Instructions
Step
2
.
Mounting to wall
Step
3.
Attac
hment to
metal TV mount
B
A
C

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Possible Cause
Remedy
The PowerCenter is
not receiving power.
The PowerCenter
is not turned on.
• Make sure the PowerCenter’s AC power plug
is plugged into a properly grounded 120
volts (nominal) wall outlet.
• A wall switch may need to be turned on. Try
turning on the light switches located near
the wall unit powering the PowerCenter.
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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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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
4320 Joules
Clamping Level (TVSS Voltage)
330 Volts
Clamping Response Time
Less than 1 Nanosecond (<1Ns)
Dimensions
Width:
Height:
Length:
HTFS 450 POWERCENTER
™
3.58 inches
2.06 inches
5.90 inches
91mm
52.3mm
150mm

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LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CONSUMERS
Monster, LLC, 7251 West Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, USA (“Monster”) extends to You this Limited Warranty.
Statutory or common law may provide You with additional rights or remedies, which shall not be affected by this
Limited Warranty.
DEFINITIONS
“Adequate Use”
means use of the Product and Connected Equipment (i) within a home or dwelling, (ii) for private
(as opposed to commercial) purposes, (iii) in conformance with all applicable local, state or federal law, code or regulations
(including without limitation building and/or electrical codes), (iv) in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and/or
instructions in the materials and documentation that accompany the Product and any Connected Equipment, (v) with proper
electrical grounding, (vi) with proper and direct connection between the Product and an AC power source that has protective
grounding (excluding gas or diesel powered generators), (vii) with cable or telephone lines to any Connected Equipment
properly connected to the Product, and (viii) without a connection in a “daisy-chain” fashion to or with any extension cord,
surge suppressor, power strip, uninterruptible power supply (“UPS”) or other equipment.
“Authorized Dealer”
means any distributor, reseller or retailer that (i) was duly authorized to do business in the jurisdiction
where it sold the Product to You, (ii) was permitted to sell You the Product under the laws of the jurisdiction where You
bought the Product, and (iii) sold You the Product new and in its original packaging.
“Connected Equipment”
means any device that is (i) generally suited to be used with the Product or products of the same
kind, (ii) meets the requirements of all applicable laws and safety standards, (iii) contains only parts manufactured, sold
or recommended by the original manufacturer of the Connected Equipment, and (iv) has not been altered, tampered with
or modifi ed by any person other than its manufacturer or service personnel authorized or recommended by the manufacturer
of the Connected Equipment.

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“Connected Equipment Damage”
means physical damage caused to Connected Equipment due to a Product Defect
(i) by a transient AC power, cable, telephone, or lightning surge while connected to a properly installed Product, (ii) not by
a defect or unrelated damaging of the Connected Equipment or a surge/spike or lightning strike through a source, medium
or connection other than through the Product, and (iii) does not extend to loss of data or consequential, indirect or special
damages resulting from the Connected Equipment Damage.
“Fair Market Value”
(“FMV”) means the fair market value of the Connected Equipment at the time Connected Equipment
Damage occurs.
“Formal Warranty Claim”
means a claim made in accordance with the section “Formal Warranty Claims” herein.
“Maximum Coverage Amount”
means the maximum amount that Monster will pay to You under this Limited Warranty
for Connected Equipment Damages and is defi ned in relation to each Product in the Specifi cations Table below.
“Product”
means a Product (i) that is listed in the Specifi cations Table below, (ii) that You bought from an Authorized Dealer
new and in its original packaging, and (iii) whose serial number, if any, has not been removed, altered, or defaced.
“Product Defect”
means a defect, malfunction, non-conformance to this Limited Warranty or other inadequacy of the
Product that existed at the time when You received the Product from an Authorized Dealer and that causes a failure of the
Product to perform in accordance with Monster’s documentation accompanying the Product, unless such failure has been
caused completely or partly by (a) any use other than Adequate Use, (b) transportation, neglect, misuse or abuse by anyone
other than Monster’s employees; (c) alteration, tampering or modifi cation of the product by anyone other than a Monster
employee; (d) accident (other than a malfunction that would otherwise qualify as a Product Defect); (e) maintenance or
service of the Product by anyone other than a Monster employee; (f) exposure of the Product to heat, bright light, sun, liquids,
sand or other contaminants; or (g) acts outside the control of Monster, including without limitation acts of God, fi re, storms
(excluding lightning surges), earthquake or fl ood.

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“Warranty Period”
means the time period during which Monster must have received Your Formal Warranty Claim. The
different Warranty Periods related to Product Defects and Connected Equipment Damage are defi ned in the Specifi cations
Table below. The Warranty Period commences on the date when You purchased or received (whichever occurs later) the
Product from an Authorized Dealer as evidenced by the Authorized Dealer’s invoice, sales receipt or packing slip. If You do not
have written proof of the date of purchase or receipt, then the Warranty Period commences three (3) months after the date
when the Product left Monster’s factory as evidenced by Monster’s records. The Warranty Period ends after the time defi ned
in the Specifi cations Table has expired, or after You have transferred ownership of the Product, whichever occurs earlier. Also,
You must call Monster and obtain a Return Authorization Number (as described under “How to Make a Claim”) within two
(2) months after You discover a Product Defect (or should have discovered it, if such Product Defect was obvious).
“You”
means the fi rst individual person that purchased the Product in its original packaging from an Authorized Dealer. This
Limited Warranty does not apply to persons or entities that bought the Product (i) in used or unpackaged form, (ii) for resale,
lease or other commercial use, or (iii) from someone other than an Authorized Dealer.
SCOPE OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
PRODUCTS.
If a Product contained a Product Defect when You bought it from an Authorized Dealer and Monster
receives a Formal Warranty Claim from You within two (2) months after You discover such Product Defect (or should
have discovered it, if such Product Defect was obvious) and before the end of the Warranty Period for Product Defects
applicable to the affected Product, then Monster will provide You with one of the following remedies: Monster will
(1) repair or, at Monster’s sole discretion, replace the Product, or (2) refund to You the purchase price You paid to
the Authorized Dealer for the affected Product if repair or replacement is not commercially practicable or cannot be
timely made.
CONNECTED EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
Monster will also provide You with a remedy regarding Connected Equipment
Damage if (i) You have a claim under the Limited Warranty for Products because of a Product Defect that causes
Connected Equipment Damage despite Adequate Use, and (ii) Monster receives a Formal Warranty Claim from You
before the end of the Warranty Period for Connected Equipment Damage applicable to the affected Product. If the