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  • Page 1 ® Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter ™ HTS 3600 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Important Safety Precautions .............i Proper Grounding and Installation Tips .
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read and observe the following safety points at all times. WARNING – Power Sources Do not plug this 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.
  • Page 4 WARNING – 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. Lightly moisten a cloth with water to clean the outside of your Monster PowerCenter. WARNING –...
  • Page 5 CAUTION – Exposure To Heat Do not expose your Monster PowerCenter 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 Precautions In the event of a lightning storm, immediately disconnect your Monster PowerCenter from its power source.
  • Page 6 (no ground or reverse polarity), the Green "Ground OK" light on the front panel of the Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS 3600 will not light up. In this event, call an electrician ™ to fix the problem in your home’s wiring.
  • Page 7 Proper Power and Protection IMPORTANT NOTE – To 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 PowerCenter. Proper Protection and the Limited Connected Equipment Warranty IMPORTANT NOTE –...
  • Page 8 NOTES...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank You Thank you for purchasing Monster Power’s Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS 3600. The PowerCenter 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 the components they power. The PowerCenter’s advanced technology and innovative design solves this problem and offers several unique convenience and performance features.

  • Page 10: Monster's Patented Clean Power Stages

    Clean Power stage, the more isolation between connected equipment for maximum component-generated noise rejection. HTS 3600 features Clean Power v.2.0 Stage 3 for the best possible possible performance. Clean Power Stage 3: Four ultra-advanced isolated filters including a digital filter for separate digital sources, analog audio, video, and ultra-high current audio filters provide the best possible AC powerline noise rejection and isolation of audio equipment from video equipment for improved component-generated noise rejection.
  • Page 11 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 Power. Richard developed Monster’s exclusive Clean Power for several other groundbreaking designs.
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: Content Check List

    1) This owner’s manual. 2) Your favorite pen or a computer with internet browser (for registering your warranty information). 3) One Monster Power Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter HTS 3600. 4) One sheet of Monster Power Audio/Video ID labels. 5) One Pair of rack ears.

  • Page 14: Hookup Guide

    FOR STANDARD TELEPHONE LINE PROTECTION (NOT A PAY-PER-VIEW COMPONENT) C) Connect a phone cable from the telephone wall jack to the HTS 3600 "Phone In" jack. Connect a second phone cable from one of the HTS 3600 "Phone Out" jacks to the telephone.
  • Page 15 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 Switched AC power outlet.
  • Page 16 REMOTE DC CONTROL HOOKUP STEP 3 Remote DC Control Hookup This feature allows you to connect your PowerCenter to your Home Automated Control System conveniently. So, a component you don’t want powered constantly (like your projector or surround amplifiers) can be plugged into one of your PowerCenter’s "Switched"...
  • Page 17 STEP 4 Coaxial input/output hookup You will need additional coaxial cables to connect the HTS 3600 to your components. See illustration on page 15 which shows a proper grounding schematic. Protect Cable TV, Satellite and Antenna Connections as Follows: From Grounding Block...
  • Page 18 ID label to each component’s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate ® color-coded PowerCenter outlet. B) MAIN AMP: Plug the power cord of any separate amplifier (not integrated receiver) into the HTS 3600’s corresponding MAIN AMP outlet. C) SPARE: Plug your dedicated Spare power cord into the corresponding SPARE outlet.
  • Page 19 ID label to each component’s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate ® color-coded PowerCenter outlet. B) PREAMP/PROCESSOR: Plug the preamp’s power cord into the HTS 3600’s corresponding PREAMP/PROCESSOR outlet. C) A/V RECEIVER: Plug your AV receiver’s power cord into the corresponding RECEIVER outlet.
  • Page 20 ID label to each component’s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate ® color-coded PowerCenter outlet. B) VCR: Plug the VCR’s power cord into the HTS 3600’s corresponding VCR outlet. C) TV/MONITOR: Plug your TV’s power cord into the corresponding TV/MONITOR outlet.
  • Page 21 ® color-coded PowerCenter outlet. B) CABLE/SAT: If you have a Cable TV box, plug its power cord into the HTS 3600’s corresponding CABLE/SAT outlet. If you are using a Satellite Receiver, plug its power cord into the corresponding CABLE/SAT outlet.
  • Page 22 Using a Phillips screwdriver, turn the two Phillips screws (provided) clockwise until tight. D) Repeat Steps B and C for installation of the rack ear on the right side of PowerCenter. MONSTER MONSTER PO HTS 3600 Rack ”Ear”...
  • Page 23 Consult with an electrician to verify your outdoor connections are grounded properly. POWER POLE DISH GROUNDING BLOCK ON COLD WATER PIPE OR GROUNDING ROD CATV COAX SECTION OF HTS 3600 CABLE BOX SATELLITE RECEIVER Coaxial Input/Output Hookup CABLE TV GROUND ANTENNA UNSWITCHED UNSWITCHED...

  • Page 24: Product Features

    HTS 3600 FEATURES PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 17 FOR DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT FEATURES GROUND UNSWITCHED UNSWITCHED UNSWITCHED Designed in U.S.A. Manufactured in Taiwan SATELLITE RECEIVER CABLE TV SATELLITE AC IN 110V SWITCHED TIMED 0.3A PHONE ANTENNA DC IN 9~12V 300mA...
  • Page 25 3. Switched On LED: Indicates power is being supplied to switched outlets. 4. Timed On LED: Indicates power is being supplied to sequentially timed outlets. 5. Wiring OK LED: Indicates that polarity is correct on AC lines. If the LED is off, unplug the HTS 3600 and consult an electrician.
  • Page 26 NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 16 10. Voltage/Amperage Toggle: Allows you to view either the Input Voltage or System Current Draw LED Readout. 11. Dimmer Button: Adjusts the meter illumination or the amount of light to the Digital LED Readout. 12.
  • Page 27 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 Sticker to each component’s power cord. IMPORTANT NOTE It does not harm video components or digital components to be connected to the audio filter section.
  • Page 28 NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 16 23. Phone Line: Allows hookup of two lines simultaneously. Features a special Gas Surge Arrestor that protects against damaging voltage surges on the phone line. 24. Thermal Circuit Breaker: Protects the PowerCenter from power overload. 25.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    PROBLEM – The PowerCenter is not receiving power. Possible Cause #1 The PowerCenter is not turned On. Possible Solutions • Turn the PowerCenter switch On. • Make sure the PowerCenter’s AC power plug is plugged into a properly grounded 120V wall outlet. •...
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Possible Cause #3 The PowerCenter cord is plugged into an outlet on the back of one of your components and the component is not turned On. Possible Solutions • Turn the component power On. NOTE: For the best possible performance, plug the PowerCenter into a wall unit, not another component.
  • Page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Possible Cause #2 PowerCenter 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.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) PROBLEM – The Switched LED is Off. Possible Cause #1 The component remote control you are using to power the Remote turn-on has a dead battery. Possible Solution • Replace the battery powering the component remote control. Possible Cause #2 The component you wish to use to activate the Remote Turn-On isn’t plugged into a properly grounded 120V outlet.
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) PROBLEM – Timed LED on front panel is Off. Possible Cause #1 You are using the Timed Outlet Remote Turn-On feature (Same as Switched) and haven’t plugged the two-prong cord into the component you wish to use to activate the Remote Turn-On. Possible Solution •...

  • Page 34: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. What is the importance of component-to-component filtering? A. With the Monster PowerCenter, AC 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. The next crucial step of noise filtering must occur between components.
  • Page 35 Q. Does it matter which outlets I plug my components into? A. Yes. Each group of outlets is specifically designed to protect and maximize performance of ONLY the components they are intended to power. For example, an amplifier is high current and a VCR is not. Each gets separate noise filtering to accommodate their inherent needs and differences.
  • Page 36 APPENDIX A Glossary of Power-Related Terms Audio Noise: In the audio-frequency range, any electrical disturbance introduced from a source extraneous to the signal. Alternating Current (AC): A flow of electricity which reaches maximum in one direction, decreases to zero, then reverses itself and reaches maximum in the opposite direction. This cycle is repeated continuously. Amp: A common abbreviation for Ampere.
  • Page 37 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 surge suppressor device.
  • Page 38 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 extraneous to the signal.

  • Page 39: B. Warranty Information

    APPENDIX B Warranty 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. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser and is nontransferable. During the warranty period, Monster Cable Products, Inc.
  • Page 40 GENERAL PROVISIONS As To Each Warranty: 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 provision contained herein.
  • Page 41 CONNECTED EQUIPMENT CLAIM How To Make A Claim In the event damage has occurred to equipment which is properly connected to a Monster Power product as a result of an abnormally high voltage spike, you must follow these instructions. 1. Call 877/800-8989. 2.
  • Page 42 7. If it is determined that the damage was caused by the Monster Power 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; B.
  • Page 43 How to Contact Us Write to us at: Monster Power C/O Monster Cable Products, Inc. 455 Valley Drive Brisbane, CA 94005 Visit us on the web at: monstercable.com Call us toll-free at: 877/800-8989. APPENDIX C...
  • Page 44 Register Your Product For Warranty Coverage Please either complete and return this warranty registration by mail, or go to monstercable.com/warranty to register online Name (please print) ________________________________________________________________ Age ______________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Country ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Zip/Postal Code _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Email Address ____________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone Number (with area and/or country code) ________________________________________________________________ Evening Phone Number (with area and/or country code)__________________________________________________________________ Name and Location of Dealer ____________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 45 5. Was this Monster PowerCenter a gift? o Yes o No 6. What was the purchase price of this unit? __________________ 7. How would you describe your experience when purchasing this product? o The salesperson was knowledgeable and helpful o The salesperson was not knowledgeable about Monster Power products o I knew exactly what I wanted and didn’t need any help with my decision o Not applicable o Other_________________________ 8.
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  • Page 48 • • Come Visit Us At: monstercable.com The Monster Power Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter 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“ ”Monster“ ”Clean Power“ ”PowerLine“and ”PowerCenter“...

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