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Home Theatre Reference P owerCenter ™ HTS 3600 Owner’ s Manual ® ...
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS P age Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Proper Grounding and Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv Introduction . . . . . . . ...
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read and observe the following safety points at all times . WARNING – P ower Sources Do not plug this Monster P owerCenter into a power outlet that differs from the source indicated for safe use on the Monster P owerCenter . If you don’t know the type of electrical power that is supplied to your home , pleas ...
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WARNING – Pr oper 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. Lightly moisten a cloth with water to clean the outside of your Monster P owerCenter . WARNING – Liquid: A voiding Electri ...
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CAUTION – Exposur e T o Heat Do not expose your Monster P owerCenter to direct sunlight or place it near wall heaters , space heaters , or any enclosed space prone to temperature increase (e .g., car trunk). WARNING – Storm Pr ecautions In the event of a lightning storm, immediately disconnect your Monster PowerCenter from its power source . Af ...
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PROPER GROUNDING AND INST ALLA TION TIPS CAUTION – Pr oper Grounding Monster P owerCenters require a properly grounded 3-wire outlet to protect connected equipment. If your AC outlet is improperly wired (no ground or reverse polarity), the Green "Ground OK" light on the front panel of the Home Theatre Reference P owerCenter ™ HTS 3600 ...
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IMPORT ANT NOTE – Proper P ower and Protection T o completely deliver clean power and protect your equipment against electrical surges, every wire into or out of your equipment must be connected to an appropriate Monster P owerCenter . IMPORT ANT NOTE – Proper Pr otection and the Limited Connected Equipment Warr anty T he $500,000 Limited Conne ...
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INTRODUCTION Thank Y ou T hank you for purchasing Monster Power’ s Home T heatre Reference PowerCenter ™ HTS 3600. The P owerCenter reflects Monster’ s commitment to creating performance-enhancing solutions for home theatre systems, so you will enjoy superior picture and sound quality . Ordinary AC power accessories compromise the quality of ...
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MONSTER’S P A TENTED CLEAN POWER ST AGES Each P owerCenter features a stage of Clean Power . Clean P ower performs two tasks vital to high performance audio , video and digital reproduction: filtration and isolation. T he higher the Clean Power stage , the more sophisticated and advanced the filters are , to reject noise generated on the AC power ...
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3 THE DESIGN MINDS BEHIND THE POWERCENTER Richard Marsh – There are few experts able to solve the complex problems of AC power . Richard Marsh is one of the illustrious few . He has designed best selling power conditioning components costing more than $3,000 and now brings his expertise to Monster P ower . Richard developed Monster’ s exclusive ...
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Noel Lee – Noel Lee is best known for popularizing the concept of high performance audio cable 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 today has invented or co-invented over 125 U .S. and international patents and driv ...
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CONTENT CHECKLIST Before Y ou Begin Before you do anything, mak e sure you have everything you need to enjoy the high performance of your Monster P owerCenter . Y ou’ll need the following items to get started: 1) T his owner’ s manual. 2) Y our favorite pen or a computer with internet browser (for registering your warranty information). 3) One ...
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HOOKUP GUIDE STEP 1 P ay-Per -View/Phone Line Hookup Please note that HTS 3600 is not intended for hookup of any phone which carries two separate phone lines on a single 4-pin jack. A) Connect the end of your phone cable into the phone wall outlet. Plug the other end into the HTS 3600 "Phone In" jack. B) Connect a second phone cable into ...
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7 REMO TE AC CONTROL HOOKUP STEP 2 Remote AC Control Hookup T his feature allows you to turn your PowerCenter On via the remote control that oper ates your A/V receiver or preamp. A) Plug in the Remote AC control cord’ s female end into back of your HTS 3600. B) Plug in the Remote AC control cord’ s 2-prong male end into the A/V receiver’s Sw ...
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8 REMO TE DC CONTROL HOOKUP STEP 3 Remote DC Control Hookup T his feature allows you to connect your PowerCenter to your Home Automated Control System conveniently . So , a component you don’t want powered constantly (lik e your projector or surround amplifiers) can be plugged into one of your P owerCenter’ s "Switched" outlets and be ...
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STEP 4 Coaxial input/output hookup Y ou will need additional coaxial cables to connect the HTS 3600 to your components. See illustration on page 15 which shows a proper grounding schematic. 9 IN IN OUT IN OUT OUT CABLE TV SA TELLITE ANTENNA Protect Cable TV , Satellite and Antenna Connections as Follows: *See note on page vii regarding proper groun ...
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10 STEP 5 Ultra-High Current Audio Outlet (Switched/Timed) Hookup NOTE: T hese outlets are designed to deliver maximum current to power hungry components like amplifiers and preamplifiers . Because certain components don’t need continuous power , or shouldn’t be turned on continuously , these outlets are " s witched . " This means the ...
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11 STEP 6 Analog Audio Filter Outlet (Switched) Hookup NOTE Because certain components don’t need continuous power , or shouldn’t be turned on continuously , these outlets are " s witched. " This means the components plugged into these outlets won’t receive power or shut down unless your P owerCenter is turned on or off . Y ou can p ...
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12 STEP 7 Video Filter Outlet (Unswitched) Hookup NOTE T hese outlets are "unswitched" because some components perform best when powered continuously . A VCR, for example , should be plugged into one of these outlets to avoid the hassle of resetting its clock when power is interrupted. Whether you turn your P owerCenter on or off , any co ...
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13 STEP 8 Digital Outlet (Unswitched) Hookup NOTE Y ou can plug any type of digital component (e.g., CD player , DVD player , MiniDisc, Camcorder) into this outlet. Plug your component’ s power cord into the corresponding CABLE/SAT , CD , HDTV , OR DVD outlet. A) Attach a Monster P ower ® ID label to each component’ s power cord before you plu ...
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14 STEP 9 Rackmounting Y our P owerCenter A) Remove your P owerCenter trim covers using a 3/32 Allen k ey (not included). T urn each Allen screw counter -clockwise until the screw is completely removed. B) Align one rack ear over the two 3/32 holes on the left side of the P owerCenter , lining up the r ack’ s corresponding holes . Using a 3/32 Al ...
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15 GROUNDING Y OUR CABLE TV , SA TELLITE DISH AND ANTENNA CONNECTIONS IMPORT ANT NOTE Proper grounding can be accomplished by using a special grounding block attached to a cold water pipe or copper ground rod driven into the ground. Consult with an electrician to verify your outdoor connections are grounded properly . IN OUT ANTENNA COAX SECTION OF ...
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16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 9 10 UNSWITCHED UNSWITCHED UNSWITCHED SWITCHED TIMED IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT CABLE TV SATELLITE ANTENNA AC IN 110V 0.3A DC IN 9~12V 300mA BREAKER 15A PRESS TO RESET 1800W MAX TOTAL IN PHONE OUT 1 OUT 2 GROUND Designed in U.S.A. Manufactured in Taiwan 14 18 17 16 15 20 19 22 21 23 24 25 SA TELLITE RECEIVER HTS 3600 FEA TURES ...
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17 HTS 3600 FEA TURES NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 16 1. Protection On LED: Indicates Monster Power Surge Protection Circuitry is functioning properly . If this LED is off , Monster P ower Surge Protection Circuitry has malfunctioned. If the light is off , unplug the P owerCenter immediately . See w arranty information for details on how to re ...
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18 NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 16 10. V oltage/Amperage T oggle: Allows you to view either the Input V oltage or System Current Draw LED Readout. 11. Dimmer Button: Adjusts the meter illumination or the amount of light to the Digital LED Readout. 12. ON Switch: Once the PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120V outlet, pressing thi ...
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19 NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 16 17. Analog Audio Filter (Switched Outlets): These outlets have a special filter circuit that reduces audible noise in your audio components . Match the appropriate Identification Stick er to each component’ s power cord. IMPORT ANT NOTE It does not harm video components or digital components to be connected ...
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20 NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 16 23. Phone Line: Allows hookup of two lines simultaneously . F eatures a special Gas Surge Arrestor that protects against damaging voltage surges on the phone line . 24. Thermal Circuit Breaker: Protects the P owerCenter from power overload. 25. Ultra High Current P owerLine ™ 200 AC P ower Cable: High densi ...
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21 TROUBLESHOO TING PROBLEM – The P owerCenter is not receiving power . P ossible Cause #1 T he PowerCenter is not turned On. P ossible Solutions • T urn the PowerCenter switch On. • Make sure the PowerCenter’ s AC power plug is plugged into a properly grounded 120V wall outlet. • In some households, a wall switch may need to be thrown to ...
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22 TROUBLESHOO TING (continued) P ossible Cause #3 T he PowerCenter cord is plugged into an outlet on the back of one of your components and the component is not turned On. P ossible Solutions • T urn the component power On. NOTE: For the best possible performance, plug the PowerCenter into a wall unit, not another component. P ossible Cause #4 P ...
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23 TROUBLESHOO TING (continued) P ossible Cause #2 P owerCenter 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 P owerCenter is turned On unless the component power is also switched On. P ossible Solution • T urn the component pow ...
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24 TROUBLESHOO TING (continued) PROBLEM – The Switched LED is Off . P ossible Cause #1 T he component remote control you are using to power the Remote turn-on has a dead battery . P ossible Solution • Replace the battery powering the component remote control. P ossible Cause #2 T he component you wish to use to activate the Remote T urn-On isn? ...
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25 TROUBLESHOO TING (continued) PROBLEM – Timed LED on front panel is Off . P ossible Cause #1 Y ou are using the T imed Outlet Remote T urn-On feature (Same as Switched) and haven’t plugged the two-prong cord into the component you wish to use to activate the Remote T urn-On. P ossible Solution • Plug the 2-prong cord into the component you ...
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26 FREQUENTL Y ASKED QUESTIONS Q . What is the importance of component-to-component filtering? A. With the Monster P owerCenter , A C power must first go through a segment of noise filters that isolate your equipment from noise on the AC power line. Most manufacturers’ battle against line noise stops there. T he next crucial step of noise filteri ...
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27 Q . Does it matter which outlets I plug my components into? A. Y es. Each group of outlets is specifically designed to protect and maximize performance of ONL Y the components they are intended to power . F or example , an amplifier is high current and a VCR is not. Each gets separate noise filtering to accommodate their inherent needs and diffe ...
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28 APPENDIX A Glossary of P ower -Related T erms Audio Noise: In the audio-frequency range , any electrical disturbance introduced from a source extraneous to the signal. Alternating Current (A C): A flow of electricity which reaches maximum in one direction, decreases to zero , then reverses itself and reaches maximum in the opposite direction. T ...
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29 Ground: A point in an electrical system that has zero voltage . Usually , the chassis of an electrical component is at ground potential and thus serves as the return path for signals as well as for power circuits . Hertz (Hz): A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second. Joule Rating: A measurement of how much surge can be absorbed by a su ...
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30 UL: A common abbreviation for Underwriters’ Laboratories , Inc., a corporation supported by some underwriters for the purpose of establishing safety standards on types of equipment or components . Video Noise: In the video-frequency range , any electrical disturbance introduced from a source extr aneous to the signal. V olt (V): The unit of me ...
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APPENDIX B W arranty Information Monster Cable Products , Inc. warrants that this product shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for 5 years from the date of purchase from an Authorized Monster Power Dealer . T his warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is nontr ansferable . During the warr anty period, ...
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32 GENERAL PROVISIONS As T o Each W arranty: Any technical or other advice offered before or after delivery with respect to the use and application of the product is furnished without charge and subject to the understanding that such advice is issued at the purchaser’ s sole risk without any limitation or modifications of any disclaimer or other ...
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CONNECTED EQUIPMENT CLAIM How T o Make A Claim In the event damage has occurred to equipment which is properly connected to a Monster P ower product as a result of an abnormally high voltage spik e, you must follow these instructions. 1. Call 877/800-8989. 2. Give a detailed explanation of how the damage occurred. 3. Obtain a Return Authorization n ...
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34 7. If it is determined that the damage was caused by the Monster P ower product, Monster , at its discretion, will direct you to: A. Obtain a repair estimate at a service center authorized by the manufacturer of the connected equipment; or , B. Send the connected equipment to Monster for repair; or , C. Reimburse you for the fair mark et value o ...
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35 APPENDIX C How to Contact Us Write to us at: Monster P ower C/O Monster Cable Products , Inc. 455 V alley Drive Brisbane , CA 94005 Visit us on the web at: monstercable .com Call us toll-free at: 877/800-8989. ...
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Register Y our Product F or W arranty Coverage Please either complete and return this warr anty registration by mail, or go to monstercable .com/warranty to register online Name (please print) ________________________________________________________________ Age ______________________ Address _________________________________________________________ ...
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5. Was this Monster P owerCenter a gift? o Ye s o No 6. What was the purchase price of this unit? __________________ 7. How would you describe your experience when pur chasing this product? o The salesperson w as knowledgeable and helpful o The salesperson was not knowledgeable about M onster P ower products o I knew exactly what I wanted and didn? ...
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A division of The Monster Group ™ 455 Valley Drive • Brisbane • CA 94005 Come Visit Us At: monstercable.com The Monster P ower Home Theatre Reference P owerCenter HTS 3600 is protected under U .S. Pat. No . 5,589,718. Other Patents Pending. inv . no. 151008 © Monster Cable 2001 All Rights Reserved ”Monster Cable“ ”Monster Power“ ”M ...
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