Monster Power HTPS 7000 User manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Precautions.............................................................................................................................ii
Proper Grounding and Installation Tips ..............................................................................................................v
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................1
The Design Minds Behind the Monster PowerSource .........................................................................................3
Content Checklist .............................................................................................................................................4
Hookup Guide ..................................................................................................................................................5
Grounding Your Cable TV, Satellite Dish, and Antenna Connections...................................................................15
HTPS 7000 Features .......................................................................................................................................16
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................................21
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................................25
Appendices
Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................................27
Warranty Information ..................................................................................................................................29
How to Contact Us .....................................................................................................................................33
Warranty Registration .................................................................................................................................34
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read and observe the following safety points at all times.
if you don't know the type of electrical power that is supplied to your home,
please consult your local power company.
This plug is designed to be inserted into a grounding-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 an
extension cord) to make it fit into a two-prong outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the grounding feature by using a
3-to-2 prong adapter. Instead, call a local electrician to install a properly grounded outlet.]
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 harmful voltage surges and static discharges, Do not place any part of an antenna
near overhead power lines, or any other power circuit. Do not touch any power line or power circuit. Doing so
may cause you severe physical injury and possibly result in death.
WARNING - Power Sources
Do not plug your Monster PowerSource into a power outlet that differs from the source indicated for safe
use on the Monster PowerSource.
WARNING - Grounding and Polarization
A. Your Monster PowerSource has a three-wire grounding-type AC plug (a three-prong plug).
B. If you use rooftop devices such as satellite dishes, antennas, or any other component with wire that
connects to your PowerSource, be sure the wire(s) is properly grounded.
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WARNING - Liquid: Avoiding Electrical Shocks
Do not operate your Monster PowerSource if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit.
WARNING - Power Cord Safety
A. When routing your Monster PowerSource AC power cord, do not place it near heavy foot traffic areas
(e.g., hallways, doorways, and kitchen floors).
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 PowerSource immediately.
WARNING - Proper Cleaning
In general, the only cleaning necessary for your Monster PowerSource is a light dusting.
Do not operate your Monster PowerSource near rain or water that's spilled or openly exposed (e.g., bathtub,
kitchen or bathroom sink).
Do not create a trip hazard with the power cord.
See the
warranty section of this owner's manual (page 29).
Unplug your component from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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WARNING - Storm Precautions
In the event of a lightning storm, immediately disconnect your Monster PowerSource from its power source.
WARNING - No User Serviceable Parts Inside
If, for any reason, your Monster PowerCenter is not operating properly, do not remove any part of the unit
(cover, etc.) For repair.
CAUTION - Exposure To Heat
After you've done this, it's not necessary to disconnect any components from your Monster PowerSource.
Unplug the unit and consult this owner's manual for warranty and service information.
Do not expose your Monster PowerSource to direct sunlight or place it near wall heaters, space heaters, or any
enclosed space prone to temperature increase (e.g., car trunk).
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PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION TIPS
CAUTION - Proper Grounding
Monster PowerSource 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 "SYSTEM GROUNDED" LED light on the
front panel of the Home Theatre Reference PowerSource HTPS 7000 will not light up. In this event, call a
qualified electrician to fix the problem in your home's wiring.
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 $100,000
Limited Connected Equipment Warranty to be valid. If you're not sure about your home's wiring, have it checked
by a qualified electrician.
This reminder is provided to call the CATV System Installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
specific guidelines for proper grounding and in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to
the point of cable entry as practical.
To completely deliver clean power and protect your equipment against electrical surges, every phone, coaxial
cable, or AC power cable in your system must be connected to an appropriate Monster PowerSource.
The $100,000 Limited Connected Equipment Warranty becomes invalid if any wire (phone, coax, or AC), or
audio or video interconnect leading into the equipment comes from a component that is not properly protected
by the Monster PowerSource.
Note to CATV Installer
IMPORTANT NOTE- Proper Power and Protection
IMPORTANT NOTE- Proper Protection and the limited Connected Equipment Warranty
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INTRODUCTION
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing Monster Power's Home Theatre Reference PowerSource HTPS 7000. The PowerSource
reflects Monster's commitment to creating performance-enhancing solutions for home theater systems, so you will
enjoy superior picture and sound quality.
Ordinary AC power accessories compromise the quality of the components they power. The PowerSource's advanced
technologies and innovative design solve this problem and offer several unique convenience and performance
features.
While your PowerSource does an excellent job of protecting your components from harmful power surges, its main
benefit is much more than just surge protection. Exclusive filter circuitry virtually stops the noise that
goes right through typical surge protectors. It isn't enough to only have filtering from a noisy incoming power line.
That's why your PowerSource also features revolutionary separate noise isolation between filtered digital, audio, and
video outlets. If any noise from an electronic product plugged into an outlet gets through our noise
filters and to the power line, it will have to go through another filter to get to an adjacent set of outlets. The result is
high quality picture and sound that's free from performance-damaging interference.
Another Monster Power breakthrough is the PowerSource's ultra-low loss RF circuitry. While other line conditioners
feature coaxial outlets for convenience, their insertion loss can be up to 30dB. The PowerSource's incredibly small
insertion loss makes it ideal for all digital coaxial connections such as Satellite or DBS. Your PowerSource also
features an exclusive color-coding system which identifies which component should be plugged in where and outlet
filter type (digital, high current audio, analog audio, and video). This way, you won't jeopardize performance by
plugging a high current audio component into an analog audio outlet.
As fellow audiophiles and videophiles, we designed your PowerSource for the best possible sound and picture. Enjoy!
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Clean Power
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MONSTER'S PATENTED CLEAN POWER STAGES
Clean Power Stage 5:
Each PowerSource has its own Clean Power stage. Clean Power performs two tasks vital to high performance
audio, video and digital reproduction: filtration and isolation. The higher the Clean Power stage, the more
sophisticated and advanced the filters are, to reject noise generated on the AC powerline. Also, the higher the
Clean Power stage, the more isolation between connected equipment for maximum component-generated noise
rejection. HTPS 7000 features Clean Power Stage 5 with balance transformers for the best possible performance.
Five ultra-advanced isolated filters including two separate digital filters 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. Ideal for audiophile and videophile A/V systems and reference home theaters.
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THE DESIGN MINDS BEHIND THE MONSTER POWERSOURCE
Richard Marsh
Noel lee
-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 circuitry. He is also responsible for several other groundbreaking 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 , and magazines. He is included in
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- Noel Lee is best known for popularizing the concept of high performance audio cable over
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 has invented or co-invented over 125
U.S. and international patents and drives the explosive growth of The Monster Group into more than 80
countries worldwide. Monster Power is his realization of a long-nurtured vision of making affordable
power solutions that deliver the best possible sound and picture.
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Fi The Absolute Sound Audio Who's Who in the West.
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CONTENT CHECKLIST
Before You Begin
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Before you do anything, make sure you have everything you need to enjoy the high performance of your
Monster PowerSource. You'll need the following items to get started:
This owner's manual.
Your favorite pen or a computer with an Internet browser (for registering your warranty information).
One Monster Power Home Theatre Reference PowerSource HTPS 7000.
One sheet of Monster Power audio/video ID labels (included).
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PHONE
OUT
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HOOKUP GUIDE
DSS/DVD/Phone line Hookup
FOR PAY-PER-VIEW DEVICES (SUCH AS DSS)
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FOR STANDARD TELEPHONE LINE PROTECTION (NOT A PAY-PER-VIEW DEVICE)
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The PowerSource is intended for hookup of a single phone line.
Connect one end of a phone cable into a telephone wall jack. Plug the other end into the HTPS 7000 "IN" jack (figure 1a).
Connect a second phone cable from the HTPS 7000 "OUT" jack to the Pay-Per-View input on your DSS receiver or DVD
player (figure 1b).
Connect a phone cable from a telephone wall jack to the HTPS 7000 IN jack (figure 1a).
Connect a second phone cable from the HTPS 7000 "OUT" jack to the telephone (figure 1b).
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STEP 1
Figure 1a
from telephone
wall jack
Figure 1b
to DSS receiver, DVD player
or telephone
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