TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . i
Proper Grounding and Installation . . . . . iii
A Note from The Head Monster . . . . . . . 1
Monsters Exclusive T2™ Technology. . . . . 3
Monsters Patented Clean Power™ Stages 4
The Minds Behind The Monster PowerCenter™ Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Monster HTS 2600 MKII PowerCenter Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hook-Up Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Video Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Analog Audio Outlets. . . . . . 10
Ultra-High Current Audio Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Coaxial Connections. . . . . . . 12
Phone/Network Connections 13
Remote “DC In” Control . . . 14
Remote “AC In” Control. . . . 14
Rack Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Appendix
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read and observe the following safety points at all times.
WARNING – Power Sources
Do not plug this 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 your home,
consult your local power company or a qualified electrician.
WARNING – Grounding and Polarization
A. Do not force your PowerCenter™ plug into an outlet that is not designed to accept a three-wire grounded-type AC
plug (a three-prong plug). This plug is designed to be inserted into a grounded-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 the power cord). Do not attempt to defeat the grounding feature by using a 3-to-2 prong adapter. If you
have questions about grounding, consult your local power company or a qualified electrician.
B. If you use rooftop devices such as satellite dishes, antennas, or any other component with wire that connects
to your PowerCenter™, be sure the wire(s) is properly grounded. This protects against voltage surges and
static charges.
C. Do not place any antenna near overhead power lines or any other power circuit. Do not touch any power line or power
circuit. Doing so may cause severe physical injury or possibly death.
WARNING – Liquid: Avoiding Electrical Shocks
A. Do not operate your Monster PowerCenter if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit.
B. Do not operate your Monster PowerCenter near rain or water that’s spilled or contained
(e.g., bathtub, kitchen or sink).
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WARNING – Power Cord Safety
A. When routing your PowerCenter’s AC power cord, do not place it near heavy foot traffic areas
(e.g., hallways, doorways, and floors). 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
Information section of this owner’s manual for important details.
WARNING – Storm Precautions
In the event of a lightning storm, it’s always a good idea to disconnect your Monster PowerCenter; there is no need
to disconnect your separate components. Make sure that ALL of your components and PC products are protected
with Monster Power.
WARNING – No User Serviceable Parts Inside
If, for any reason, your PowerCenter is not operating properly, do not remove any part of the unit (cover, etc.)
for repair. Unplug the unit and consult the Warranty Information section of this owner’s manual for important details.
CAUTION – Exposure To Heat
Do not expose your PowerCenter to direct sunlight or place it near wall heaters, space heaters, or any enclosed space
prone to temperature increase.
CAUTION – 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.
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PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION
WARNING – Proper Grounding
Monster PowerCenter require a properly grounded outlet for safety and to protect connected equipment.
If you’re not sure if your home’s electrical wiring is properly grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician
Important Note – Proper Power and Protection
To completely protect your equipment against electrical surges, every AC power cable, coaxial cable,
and phone line in the system must be connected to an appropriate PowerCenter.
Important Note – Proper Protection and the Limited Connected Equipment Warranty
The U.S. $400,000 Limited Connected Equipment Warranty becomes invalid if any wire (AC, coax or phone)
or audio or video interconnect leading into the equipment comes from a component that is not properly protected
by the PowerCenter. See the Warranty Information section of this owner’s manual for important details.
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A NOTE FROM THE HEAD MONSTER
Dear Enthusiast,
THANK YOU for purchasing the Monster Power Home Theatre Reference
HTS 2600 MKII PowerCenter. This PowerCenter reflects our commitment to creating
performance-enhancing solutions for home theater systems, so you can enjoy superior
sound and picture quality.
As a long-time audiophile and serious home theater enthusiast, I always knew
problematic AC power could degrade picture and sound quality. Unfortunately, ordinary AC
power accessories can compromise the performance of the components they power.
I decided to address the issue. And, with the help of Richard Marsh and other power experts,
Monster Power was born. This PowerCenter’s advanced technology and innovative design
provides several unique performance and convenience features. Here are the highlights…
Monster PowerCenters do an excellent job of protecting your components from
harmful power surges, but its benefits include much more than just surge protection.
The patented Monster Clean Power™ filter circuitry virtually stops the electromagnetic
and radio frequency noise that goes right through typical surge protectors which
can degrade sound and picture quality. In addition, your PowerCenter also features
patented noise isolation circuits that separate analog audio, video, and ultra-high
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current audio outlets. The result is high quality sound and picture that’s free from
performance-damaging interference.
Other Monster Power breakthroughs include exclusive T2™ automatic disconnect protection
circuitry and patented Tri-Mode™ protection (US 6,683,770 BI) featuring an audible alarm.
These features automatically disconnect power from your electronics if you’re hit by a big
surge. We’ve also included surge-protected coax and phone/network connections to ensure
protection for all of your components. Monster PowerCenters also feature a patent pending
color-coding system, which identifies where each component should be connected.
These days, home theater components are better than ever, providing thrilling and dramatic
sound and razor sharp picture. We know your new PowerCenter will help bring it all together
with Clean Power and superior system protection. With Monster Power, you’ll enjoy the best
possible sound and picture. And, that’s what home theater is all about.
Noel Lee,
The Head Monster
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MONSTER’S EXCLUSIVE T2™ TECHNOLOGY
The Monster Power HTS 2600 MKII 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 70Vrms
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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MONSTER’S PATENTED CLEAN POWER™ STAGES
Monster Clean Power performs two tasks that are vital to maintaining optimum home theater 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 HTS 2600 MKII
incorporates Monster Clean Power Stage 2 circuitry which filters both AC powerline noise and reduces noise generated
by your connected equipment. Clean Power Stage 2 features two ultra-advanced, isolated filters that include analog
audio and video, 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
HTS 2600 MKII ideal for your home theater system. To learn more about patented Monster Clean Power and the complete
product family of PowerCenters, voltage stabilizers and amplifiers, please visit MonsterPower.com.
Actual spectrum analyzer
photo of AC power pollution
AC power line filtered by
Monsters Clean Power™
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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.
Noel Lee – Noel Lee, The Head Monster, is best known for popularizing the concept of high performance
audio cable 25 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 250 U.S. and international patents and drives the explosive growth of The Monster Group companies
in more than 80 countries worldwide. Monster Power is Noel’s realization of a long-nurtured vision of making
affordable power solutions that deliver the best possible sound and picture.
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MONSTER HTS 2600 MKII POWERCENTER FEATURES
HTS 2600 MKII
FRONT VIEW
HTS 2600 MKII
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HTS 2600 MKII POWERCENTER FEATURES
1. Current Usage Indicating LED‘s: Indicates and amperage draw.
2. “Ground OK” Indicator: Indicates the PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120V AV outlet.
3. “Wiring OK” Indicator: Indicates if the Line and Neutral wires from the wall outlet to the PowerCenter
are reversed. Please consult your electrician to correct this immediately.
4. “Clean Power On” Indicator: Indicates Monster Clean Power circuitry is functioning properly.
5. “Switched On” Indicator: Indicates power is being supplied to the switched outlets.
6. “Timed On” Indicator: Indicates power is being supplied to outlets with the sequential turn-on feature.
7. “Sequential Power On/Off” Button: Turns on and off outlets programmed as “SWITCHED ON”
or “SWITCHED ON AFTER DELAY”.
8. “Input Voltage” Indicating LEDs: Indicates that the incoming voltage is within the allowed range of 90V AC
to 140V AC.
9. Ground Terminal: Provides a ground reference point for any ungrounded components.
10. Video Filter (Unswitched Outlets): These outlets have a specifically designed filter circuit that reduces
interference to your video components.
11. Analog Audio Filter (Switched Outlets): These outlets have a specifically designed filter circuit
that reduces interference to your audio components.
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12. Ultra-High Current Audio Filter (Switched/Timed Outlets): These outlets have a specifically designed
filter circuit for high power audio components like amplifiers and pre-amplifiers.
13. TV/Cable Protection: Provides surge protection for a TV/cable connection. The input connects the coaxial cable
from your antenna. The output connects the coaxial cable to your TV or cable box input.
14. Remote “AC In” Control: Allows the PowerCenter to be automatically turned on by a Remote AC trigger
plugged into an outlet on another component, such as an A/V receiver.
15. Phone/Network Line Surge Suppression: Provides surge protection against damaging voltage surges and
spikes from the phone/network line.
16. Satellite Protection: Provides surge protection for a satellite connection. The input connects the coaxial cable
from your satellite dish. The output connects the coaxial cable to your satellite receiver input.
17. Antenna Protection: Provides surge protection for an antenna connection. The input connects the coaxial cable
from your antenna. The output connects the coaxial cable to your television.
18. Remote “DC In” Control: Allows the PowerCenter to automatically be turned on via the Remote “DC Out”
on another component, such as an R/V recorder.
19. Resettable 15 Amp Circuit Breaker: Protects the PowerCenter from continuous power overload.
20. Ultra-High Current PowerLine™ 200 AC Power Cable: High density double shielded AC power cord specially
designed to maximize power transfer.
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HOOK-UP GUIDE
Video Outlet Hook-Up
These outlets have a special filter circuit that is optimized to reduce interference to your video components.
A) Attach a Monster Power identification label to each component’s power cord
before you plug it into the appropriate color-coded PowerCenter outlet.
B) Plug each component’s power cord (TV/Monitor, VCR) into the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet.
For components not listed, determine if they are audio, video, digital or ultra-high current audio components,
and use a corresponding outlet for best performance.
IMPORTANT NOTE
It does not harm analog audio, digital, or high current audio components to be connected to the video outlets.
However, for best performance, we recommend plugging in only video components to the video outlets.
Video Outlets
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HOOK-UP GUIDE
Analog Audio Outlet Hook-Up
These outlets have a special filter circuit that is optimized to reduce interference to your audio components.
A) Attach a Monster Power® identification label to each component’s power cord
before you plug it into the appropriate color-coded PowerCenter outlet.
B) Plug each component’s power cord (Receiver, Processor, etc.) into the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet.
For components not listed, determine if they are audio, video, digital, or ultra-high current audio,
and use a corresponding outlet for best performance.
IMPORTANT NOTE
It does not harm video, digital, or high current audio components to be connected to the analog audio outlets.
However, for best performance, we recommend plugging in only analog audio components to the analog audio outlets.
Analog Audio Outlets
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HOOK-UP GUIDE
Ultra-High Current Audio Outlet Hook-Up
These outlets are designed to deliver maximum current to power hungry components like amplifiers and pre-amplifiers.
A) Attach a Monster Power® identification label to each component’s power cord
before you plug it into the appropriate color-coded PowerCenter outlet.
B) Plug each component’s power cord (Amplifier, etc.) into the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet.
For components not listed, determine if they are audio, video, digital, or ultra-high current audio,
and use a corresponding outlet for best performance.
IMPORTANT NOTE
It does not harm analog audio, video, or digital components to be connected to the ultra-high current
audio outlets. However, for best performance, we recommend plugging in only high-current audio components
to the ultra-high current audio outlets.
High Current Audio Outlets
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From properly grounded
Antenna
From properly grounded
Satellite Dish
HOOK-UP GUIDE
Coaxial Connections Hook-Up
Coaxial Connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes on the incoming coax cable.
Protect TV/Cable, Satellite and Antenna Connections as follows:
Note: You may need additional coaxial cables to connect the HTS 2600 MKII to your components.
To TV/Cable Box
To Television
From properly grounded
TV/Cable Line
To Satellite Receiver
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HOOK-UP GUIDE
Phone/Network Connections Hook-Up
Phone connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes
coming from the phone line. This PowerCenter also incorporates a phone splitter for convenience.
Protect Phone/Network Line Connections as follows:
NOTE: The HTS 2600 MKII is not intended for hook-up of any phone which carries two separate phone lines
on a single 4-pin RJ11 jack.
From Telephone
Wall Jack
To Satellite Receiver,
Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
or Telephone
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HOOK-UP GUIDE
Remote “DC In” Control Hook-Up
This feature connects your PowerCenter to an automated Home Theater control system or allows another component
with a Remote “DC Out” connection to automatically turn on and off your PowerCenter.
A) Plug the AC power cable of the component you are using to control the PowerCenter into an unswitched outlet
on the PowerCenter. Note: This component must deliver a control voltage between 3-30 volts DC.
B) Plug one end of the 1/8" miniplug (supplied) into the corresponding
Remote “DC In” connection on the PowerCenter.
C) Plug the other end of the 1/8" miniplug into the Remote “DC Out”
connection on the component that you want to turn on and off
the PowerCenter’s Switched Outlets when it is turned on.
Remote “AC In” Control Hook-Up
This feature connects your PowerCenter to an automated Home
Theater control system or allows another component with an AC
outlet connection (for example, an AV receiver or preamplifier
for example) to automatically turn on and off your PowerCenter.
A) Insert the Remote “AC IN” Control cord’s female plug into the “AC IN” 100V connection.
B) Insert the Remote “AC IN” Control cord’s 2-prong male plug into a switched AC power outlet on the component
(AV receiver or preamplifier). When this device is turned on, the outlets programmed as “Switched On” on the
PowerCenter will turn on immediately. The outlets programmed as “Switched On After Delay” will turn on after
the set time delay.
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