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®Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter™HTS 5000 MKII Owner’s Manual

4Noel Lee – Noel Lee is best known for popularizing the concept of high performance audio cable over 20 years ago with his creation of Monster Cable.

5CONTENT CHECKLISTBefore You BeginBefore you do anything, make sure you have everything you need to enjoy the high performance of your Monster PowerCe

6HOOKUP GUIDESTEP 1 DBS/Phone HookupNOTE:The PowerCenter is intended for hookup of a single phone line only. A second line will NOT be connected thr

7STEP 2 Outlet ProgrammingNOTE:All PowerCenter outlets located on the rear panel are programmable. In order to program each outlet pair, you must use

8A) Outlet Pair Always On (Unswitched): For components (such as your VCRs) that need to retain memory, set left slide switch to UNSWITCHED and the r

9 STEP 3 Remote AC Control HookupsNOTE:This feature allows you to turn on/off your PowerCenter via your A/V receiver or preamplifier. You can’t turn

STEP 4 Remote DC Control HookupsNOTE:This feature allows you to turn on/off your PowerCenter via your Home Automated Control System. A component yo

11 STEP 5 Coaxial Outlet HookupNOTE:You will need additional coaxial cables to connect the PowerCenter to your components.Protect Cable TV, Satellit

STEP 6 High Current Audio Filter AC Outlet HookupIsolated Clean Power v.2.0 Stage 4 Ultra-High Current Filter: Optimized for maximum noise rejecti

13 STEP 7 Analog Audio Filter AC Outlet HookupIsolated Clean Power v.2.0 Stage 4 Analog Audio Filter: Optimized to provide maximum noise rejection

iTABLE OF CONTENTS PageImportant Safety Precautions . . . . . . . .

STEP 8 Video Filter AC Outlet HookupIsolated Clean Power v.2.0 Stage 4 Video Filter: Optimized to reduce noise generated by video equipment. Isola

STEP 9 Digital Filter AC Outlet HookupIsolated Clean Power v.2.0 Stage 4 Digital Filter: Optimized to reduce noise generated by digital equipment

GROUNDIN OUTIN OUTIN OUTCABLE TVSATELLITEANTENNAPHONEOUT 1INOUT 2BREAKER 15APRESS TO RESET1800W MAX TOTAL21 3 4 5REMOTENORMALOUTLET PROGRAMMING SWITCH

17 STEP 10 Rack Mounting Your PowerCenterA) Remove your PowerCenter trim covers using a 3/32 Allen key (not included). Turn each Allen screw count

18GROUNDING YOUR CABLE TV, SATELLITE DISH, AND ANTENNA CONNECTIONSIMPORTANT NOTE:Improper grounding can easily result in surge damage, regardless of t

19HTS 5000 MKII FEATURESPLEASE TURN TO NEXT PAGE FOR DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT FEATURESSWITCHED ONSURGE PROTECTEDCLEAN POWERUNSWITCHED ONTIMED ONOUT 1OUT

20HTS 5000 MKII FEATURES NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 19INDEX DRAWINGS1. Wiring OK LED: Indicates that L-N polarity is correct on the AC outlet

21NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 1912. Off Button: Press to turn off outlets programmed as “switched on” or “switched on after delay”.13. Digital I

22NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 1916. High Current Audio Filter: For high current audio components such as power amplifiers, special filter circui

NUMBERS REFER TO DRAWINGS ON PAGE 1923. 1/8 Inch Mini-Plug Jack Output for Remote DC hookup: Enables remote control of an external device.24. Normal/R

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONSPlease read and observe the following safety points at all times.WARNING – Power SourcesDo not plug your Monster PowerCent

24TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM – The PowerCenter is not receiving power.Possible Cause #1The PowerCenter is not turned on. Possible Solutions• Press the ON

25TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)Possible Cause #3The PowerCenter’s power cord is plugged into an outlet on the back of one of your components and the com

26TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)Possible Cause #2PowerCenter is plugged into a switched outlet on a component which is not turned on. The PowerCenter wil

TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) PROBLEM – The ”UNSWITCHED ON“ LED is off.Possible CauseThe PowerCenter is not plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet.P

TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Possible Cause #2You are using the Remote DC Control feature (see page 10) and haven’t plugged a 1/8” mini-plug cable into

TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Possible Cause #2You are using the Remote DC Control feature (see page 10) and haven’t plugged a 1/8” mini-plug cable into

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSQ. What is the importance of component-to-component filtering?A. With the Monster PowerCenter, AC power must first go throug

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSQ. Will it harm a component to plug it into an outlet that it’s not designated to power, like a high power amplifier into an

32Glossary of Power-Related TermsAudio Noise: In the audio-frequency range, any electrical disturbance introduced from a source extraneous to the sign

33Filter: A selective network of resistors, inductors, or capacitors which offers comparatively little opposition to certain frequencies, while blocki

WARNING – Liquid: To Avoid Electrical ShocksDo not operate your Monster PowerCenter if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit. Do not o

34Spike: An abrupt transient which comprises part of a pulse, but exceeds its average amplitude considerably.Surge: A large, sudden change of voltage

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WARNING – Storm PrecautionsIn the event of a lightning storm, immediately disconnect your Monster PowerCenter from its power source. After you’ve done

PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION TIPS CAUTION – Proper Grounding Monster PowerCenters require a properly grounded 3-wire outlet for safety and to pro

INTRODUCTIONThank YouThank you for purchasing Monster Power’s Home Theatre Reference PowerCenter™ HTS 5000 MKII. The PowerCenter reflects Monster’s co

2MONSTER’S PATENTED CLEAN POWER STAGESEach PowerCenter features a stage of Clean Power. Clean Power performs two tasks vital to high performance audio

3THE DESIGN MINDS BEHIND THE MONSTER POWERCENTERRichard Marsh – There are few experts able to solve the complex problems of AC power. Richard Marsh is