Monster PowerCenter PRO3500 User manual
PRO 3500
Professional
PowerCenter
™
PowerCenter
™
Profesional
PowerCenter
™
Profesional
®
Owner’s Manual
Guide de l’utilisateur
Manual del propietario
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Proper Grounding and Installation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
A Note from The Head Monster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Monster Patented Clean Power™ Stages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
T2™ Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Minds Behind Monster PowerCenter™ Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Monster PRO 3500 PowerCenter Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hook-Up Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rack Mounting Your PowerCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Three-Stage Sequential Power-Up/Power-Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Appendix
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Owner’s Manual in French (Guide d’Utilisation en Français) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Owner’s Manual in Spanish (Manual del propietario en español) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read and observe the following safety points at all times. Failure to do so may cause serious personal injury
and/or death.
WARNING – Power Sources
Do not plug this Professional 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 home, studio,
or venue, please consult the local power company.
WARNING – Grounding
Your Monster PowerCenter has a three-wire grounding-type AC plug (a three-prong plug). This plug is designed to be
inserted into a grounding-type outlet only. If this plug doesn’t fit directly inside the outlet, do not attempt to force it.
If this doesn’t work, contact a local electrician to install the proper grounded outlet, or find a proper grounded outlet
where you are performing. 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.
WARNING – Proper Cleaning
In general, the only cleaning necessary for your Monster PowerCenter is a light dusting.
Unplug from the wall before cleaning your PowerCenter. Do not use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaners.
WARNING – Liquid: Avoiding Electrical Shocks
Do not operate your Monster PowerCenter if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit.
Contact Monster Power for instructions (see page 22). Do not operate your Monster PowerCenter near rain or any
standing water (e.g., puddle, bathtub, kitchen or bathroom sink).
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WARNING – Power Cord Safety
A. When routing your Monster PowerCenter AC power cord, do not place it near heavy foot traffic areas
(e.g., hallways, doorways, etc.). 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 section of this owner’s manual (page 18).
WARNING – Storm Precautions
In the event of a lightning storm, immediately disconnect (unplug) your Monster PowerCenter from its power source.
After you’ve done this, it’s not necessary to disconnect any components from your Monster PowerCenter.
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. Unplug the unit and consult this owner’s manual for warranty and service information.
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).
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PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION TIPS
CAUTION – Proper Grounding
Monster PowerCenters 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 Professional
PowerCenter PRO 3500 will not light up. In this event, call an 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. If you’re not sure about your the wiring
you are using, have it checked by a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT NOTE – Proper Power and Protection
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.
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A NOTE FROM THE HEAD MONSTER
Dear Enthusiast,
THANK YOU for purchasing the Monster Power® Professional Reference PowerCenter PRO 3500,
designed to offer you the best performance and protection available. The PRO 3500 is for recording
and touring environments, as well as many other listening environments where top performance
is a must. The PRO 3500’s many enhanced features were incorporated into the design with these
uses in mind.
The PRO 3500 features patented Monster Clean Power™ filter circuitry that virtually stops the
electromagnetic and radio frequency which can degrade sound and picture quality. In addition, your
PowerCenter also features patented noise isolation circuits that separate analog, audio, digital and
ultra-high current audio outlets. The result is high quality sound that’s free from performance-damaging interference.
Other Monster Power breakthroughs include exclusive T2™ automatic disconnect protection circuitry and patented
Tri-Mode™ protection featuring an audible alarm. These features automatically disconnect power fro your electronics
if you’re hit by a big surge. We’ve included surge-protected coax, phone, and Ethernet connections to ensure
protection for all of your components. The PRO 3500 also features a patent pending color-coding system, which
identifies where each component should be connected. As fellow audiophiles, Monster designed the PRO 3500
to help you get the best possible sound and we hope you enjoy it as an integral part of your system.
Noel Lee,
The Head Monster
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Noel Lee
MONSTER PATENTED CLEAN POWER™ STAGES
Monster Clean Power performs two tasks that are vital to maintaining optimum performance:
1) noise filtration and 2) noise isolation. The higher the Clean Power stage number (1-5), the more sophisticated
and advanced the filters are that reject noise generated on the AC powerline. In addition, the higher the Clean Power
stage number, the more isolation that exists between connected equipment for maximum rejection of component-
generated noise.
Monster PowerCenters featuring Clean Power circuitry are each designated with a Clean Power Stage. The PRO 3500
incorporates Monster Clean Power Stage 3 circuitry which filters both AC powerline noise and reduces noise generated
by your connected equipment. Clean Power Stage 3 features two ultra-advanced, isolated filters that include analog
audio and digital, plus an ultra-high current audio filter to provide for the best possible AC powerline noise rejection
and inter-component isolation for improved component-generated noise rejection. All of these features make the
PRO 3500 ideal for your 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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MONSTER EXCLUSIVE T2™ TECHNOLOGY
The Monster PRO 3500 PowerCenter features exclusive Monster T2 technology. T2 is an active electronic
microprocessor-controlled circuit that sits in front of the surge protection circuitry in select Monster Power products.
T2 monitors the line, neutral and ground lines and automatically disconnects the PowerCenter from the AC power line
when a long duration low-voltage sag or high-voltage swell occurs (continuous voltage below 80Vrms or above 132Vrms).
When the voltage sags or swells to these potentially damaging levels, ultra-fast T2 auto-disconnect protection circuitry
shuts down the Monster PowerCenter for 15 seconds. When the under-voltage or over-voltage condition returns to normal,
T2 reconnects the PowerCenter to full operation after 15 seconds. If the fault condition does not clear, the T2 comparator
circuit keeps the unit shut down.
Unlike ordinary power management devices, T2 will shut down your PowerCenter before the MOVs (Metal Oxide Varistors)
and thermal fuses sense an overload condition and sacrifice themselves to protect your connected components.
This will extend the PowerCenter’s life, while providing the system protection you need.
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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 which is incorporated into
many of Monster’s PowerCenters. 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
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 co-founder 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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