Monster Power POWERCENTER HTFS1000 User manual

Owner’s Manual
®
Home Theatre Reference
HTFS500 POWERCENTER™
HTFS1000 POWERCENTER™

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Proper Grounding and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
A Note from The Head Monster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Monster’s Patented Clean Power™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The Minds Behind the Monster PowerCenter™Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Monster HTFS500 /HTFS1000 PowerCenter™Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation of Wall-Mount Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Hook-Up Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
HDV Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Display Unit (HTFS1000 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Remote “AC/DC In” Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
HTFS500 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
HTFS1000 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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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
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 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
Monster PowerCenters™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 Power Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter™
for flat screen, plasma, and LCD televisions. This PowerCenter reflects our commitment
to creating performance-enhancing solutions for home theatre 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. And, 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 PowerCenter 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 Clean Power™HDV filter is specially designed to address the noise
interference generated by flat screen, plasma and LCD televisions. With patented Clean
Power™HDV, video noise is rejected, as well as radio frequency and electromagnetic
interference generated on the powerline and from other connected equipment. As
a result, your picture will be the highest definition possible—without performance
degrading video noise.
Noel Lee

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Other Monster Power breakthroughs include patented Tri-Mode™protection (HTFS1000 only) and patented Dual Mode Plus™
protection (HTFS500 only), both featuring an audible alarm.This feature automatically disconnects power from your electronics if
you’re hit by a big surge. The PowerCenter is also small in design to easily fit behind your flat screen, plasma, or LCD TV.
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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MONSTER’S PATENTED CLEAN POWER™
Monster’s High Definition Video (HDV) Clean Power circuitry is engineered specifically to help eliminate noise such
as electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) from high definition video sources.
Clean Power incorporates sophisticated filters to dramatically reduce this electronic noise on your AC power line
to give you the best possible sound and picture from your high definition displays, including plasma, LCD or HDTVs.
The HTFS500 and HTFS1000 PowerCenters are ideal for the plasma, LCD, or HDTV in 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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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. He is also responsible for several other ground-breaking 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 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.

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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 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.

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MONSTER HTFS500/HTFS1000 POWERCENTER FEATURES
1. “On/Off Button“ (HTFS1000 only): Press to turn on/off the switched outlet (labeled as HDTV).
Note: The ON/OFF button has no effects on the unswitched outlet (labeled as ACCESSORY),
which remains on as long as the HTFS1000 is plugged into an active AC outlet.
2. “Reset/Off“ Switch (HTFS500 only): Switch to turn on/off both AC outlets on the HTFS500.
Note 1: This RESET/OFF switch is also a circuit breaker.
Note 2: Both AC outlets (labeled as HDTV and ACCESSORY) on the HTFS500 are switched
(turned on/off by the RESET/OFF switch).
3. “Voltage/Amperage“ Button (HTFS1000 only): Allows you to view either the input voltage (in volts, V)
or current usage (in amps, A) of your system.
4. “Ground OK” Indicator: Indicates the PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120V AC outlet.
5. “Protection On” Indicator: Indicates Monster surge protection circuitry is functioning properly.
6. “Wiring Reversed” Indicator (HTFS1000 only): Indicates the line-neutral polarity is incorrect on the AC outlet
that powers the PowerCenter. If the indicator is lit, unplug the PowerCenter and consult your local power company
or a qualified electrician.
7. “Clean Power On” Indicator (HTFS1000 only): Indicates Monster Clean Power circuitry is functioning properly.
8. “Switched On” Indicator (HTFS1000 only): Indicates that the component plugged into the switched outlet
(labeled as HDTV) will receive AC power when the ON/OFF button is pressed.
9. Input Voltage (V) / Current Usage (A) Digital Display (HTFS1000 only): In conjunction with the VOLTAGE/
AMPERAGE button, indicates either the input voltage (in volts, V) or current usage (in amps, A) of your system.

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10. Remote “AC/DC In” Control: Allows you to automatically turn on/off the PowerCenter’s switched outlet(s)
via the Remote “AC/DC Out” on another component (such as an A/V receiver or custom installation equipment).
Note 1: To use this feature, the ON/OFF button on HTFS1000 or the RESET/OFF switch on HTFS500 should be set to OFF.
Note 2: The voltage range of the external source’s output for remote control should be 3~30V (AC or DC).
11. Resettable 15 Amp Circuit Breaker (HTFS1000 only): Protects the PowerCenter from continuous
power overload.
12. AC Outlets: These outlets have special filter circuitry specially designed to eliminate noise
from the AC power line to high definition components.
13. Display Unit (HTFS1000 only): Provides system status indicators and displays either the input voltage
or current usage of your system. It is detachable from the main unit.
14. Main Unit (HTFS1000 only): Main unit of the PowerCenter. It provides power to the display unit
via a 4-wire RJ11 phone cable.

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Step 3. Insert one of the side-flaps of the HTFS PowerCenter into bracket A.
Step 4. Fit Bracket B to the other side-flap, make sure it is secure and
fasten it to the wall with screws.
Step 1. Determine where you will mount your HTFS PowerCenter.™
Fit bracket A to a side-flap, holding it to the wall and marking the holes.
Step 2. Fasten Bracket A to the wall with standard 1”self-tapping drywall screws
(Hardware not included).
HTFS 500 Mounting Instructions
INSTALLATION OF MONSTER HTFS500
POWERCENTER™WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS

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Step 3. Insert one of the side-flaps of the HTFS PowerCenter into bracket A.
Step 4. Fit Bracket B to the other side-flap, make sure it is secure and
fasten it to the wall with screws.
Step 1. Determine where you will mount your HTFS PowerCenter.™
Fit bracket A to a side-flap, holding it to the wall and marking the holes.
Step 2. Fasten Bracket A to the wall with standard 1”self-tapping drywall screws
(Hardware not included).
HTFS 1000 Mounting Instructions
INSTALLATION OF MONSTER HTFS1000
POWERCENTER™WALL-MOUNT BRACKETS

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HTFS500 PowerCenter HTFS1000 PowerCenter
HOOK-UP GUIDE
High Definition Video (HDV) Outlet Hook-Up
These outlets have a special filter circuit that is optimized to reduce interference to your high definition video
components.
A) HDTV: Plug your high definition video monitor (such as a plasma HDTV) into the outlet labeled as HDTV.
Note: The HDTV outlet on the HTFS1000 and HTFS500 is switched.
B) ACCESSORY: Plug an additional component (such as a HDTV receiver, a satellite receiver, a DVD player, etc.)
into the outlet labeled as accessory.
Note: The ACCESSORY outlet on HTFS1000 is unswitched. The ACCESSORY outlet on HTFS500 is switched.
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HOOK-UP GUIDE
Display Unit Hook-Up (HTFS1000 only)
The display unit of HTFS1000 is detachable from the main unit. The display unit is connected to the main unit
via a 4-wire RJ11 phone cable.
Connect one end of the supplied phone-type cable to the corresponding jack on the detachable display unit. Connect the
other end of the cable to the jack on the main unit of the HTFS1000.
Note: The cable included is 6 feet in length. If a longer length is needed, use a 4-wire phone-type cable with RJ-11
connectors in the appropriate length. Not doing so may cause the PowerCenter not to function properly.
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HOOK-UP GUIDE
Remote “AC/DC In” Control Hook-Up
This feature connects your PowerCenter to an automated Home Theater control system or allows another component
with a Remote “DC Out” connection to automatically turn on and off your PowerCenter.
A) Plug the AC power cable of the component you are using to control the PowerCenter into an unswitched outlet
on the PowerCenter. Note: This component must deliver a control voltage between 3-30 volts DC.
B) Plug one end of the 1/8" miniplug (supplied) into the corresponding Remote “AC/DC In” connection
on the PowerCenter.
C) Plug the other end of the 1/8" miniplug into the Remote “DC Out” connection on the component
that you want to turn on and off the PowerCenter’s Switched Outlets when it is turned on.
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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
come alive. Try turning on the light switches
located near the wall unit powering the
PowerCenter.
Too many devices are connected, causing an
overload, throwing the Thermal Circuit Breaker.
Please note: The total power consumption
on all the components powered by the
PowerCenter should not exceed 1800 watts.
• Press the PowerCenter Thermal Circuit Breaker
button (labeled as RESET below the power
cord) in to reset. Please allow 10 minutes from
the time the circuit breaker is thrown 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.