Manual - Monster
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1. to reach inconveniently located wall outlets The cord s rugged heavy duty shielded construction protects it from damage while also rejecting RF interference The cord can be conveniently wrapped around the unit s end caps for easy storage Top View 12 Gold plated three prong plug This plug features 24k gold plated contacts tor maximum power transfer It can be snapped onto the power cord 13 Rubberized ABS Plastic End Caps These end caps enhance the PRO 2000 s durable chassis The unit s power cord can be wound around the end caps 14 Aluminum Extruded Exterior This rugged chassis provides an high level of protection and stability when used in its intended operational environment ECOG9 W SaluedWOD aAIPadsal Jay JO syJeWaped aq Aew saweu yNpoid pue Auedwo Jayjo y SaldjUNOD 19470 pue Sd EIS PAU AY UI SALEIPISNS S JO DUJ SPNPOId ajqe gt JaSUO JO syJeWAaped ale prenda INS ajdiqjnyy pue JaMod ad WMSLNIDYIMOd 1 MOd 1 ISUON JAISUO PaMiasal SYI Jy DU SPNpOlg ajqeyD JaIsuo E0070 1YHisAdoy 0002 Od YALNIDYAMOd IVNOISSIS4OUd 4e q m ay UO SN YSIA 87168 AN e Seba se 100 4 PJE ISAM PAlG Pea ALT 1SZZ 371 SUON EPR HaMod EFEN INTRODUCTION With its aluminum extruded exterior and rubberized finish the PRO 2000 is rugged road ready and built to deliver clean safe power no matter where your music takes you You ll really appreciate its 10 ft long extra heavy duty s2. the PRO 2000 has a pair of coaxial connectors and a pair of telephone network connectors so you can hook up a computer a video monitor or a satellite receiver with the confidence that you ve got total equipment protection Another Monster breakthrough is the PRO 2000 s ultra low loss RF protection which unlike other surge protectors provides complete protection with virtually no signal loss The PRO 2000 s two separate digital LED meters Voltage Availability Current Draw and three indicator LEDs Protection On Ground OK and Wiring Fault report the status of the power coming from your wall outlet and alert you if there are problems All of the PRO 2000 s 12 switched AC power outlets are widely spaced to accommodate bulky wall wart adapters and the unit s illuminated power switch also serves double duty as a 15 amp thermal breaker providing a convenient reset for those instances where the PRO 2000 automatically cuts off power to protect your gear 9 Digital Filtered Outlets These outlets have a special filter circuit that reduces audible interference in your digital musical and professional audio components 10 Current and Voltage Availability LED Meters These digital meters ies constant status regarding the quality and stability of T coming from the wall outlet to your PRO 2000 11 Extra heavy duty 10ft shielded power cord This power cord s extra length enables flexible Heel of the PRO 2000
3. For the best possible performance plug the PRO 2000 into a wall outlet not an outlet on another component PROBLEM The PRO 2000 is not providing power to the other components Possible Cause 1 The component is plugged into a switched outlet and the PRO 2000 has not been turned on Possible Solutions e Turn the PRO 2000 on Possible Cause 2 PRO 2000 is plugged into a switched outlet on a component that is not turned on Possible Solution e Turn on the component NOTE For best possible performance plug the PRO 2000 into a wall outlet not an outlet on another component PROBLEM Speakers monitors or headphones emit a humming or buzzing noise Possible Cause The PRO 2000 is sharing AC power with equipment that is not properly grounded Possible Solution e Connect your PRO 2000 to a dedicated outlet INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS HOOK UP GUIDE STEP 1 Outlet Hook up Continue on left page e Digital Filtered Outlets While digital components like multi effect units and computers don t generate the noises you might associate with analog equipment their reliance upon clock frequencies and their vulnerability to different bands of noise can create equally problematic interference for your signal These digital filtered outlets have a special filter circuit that reduces audible interference in your digital musical and professional audio components SS EE ee eee PO
4. 1 ON OFF Switch This switch turns the PRO 2000 on and off The switch lights up when turned to the ON position providing power to components plugged into the switched outlets Pressing the switch to the OFF position shuts off pone This switch also acts as the reset for the PRO 2000 s 15 amp thermal breaker which automatically cuts off power to protect connected components from over voltage situations 2 Coaxial Video Monitor Satellite Antenna Input Output Allows you to hook up a video monitor or satellite antenna and protect your system against power surges coming from them 3 GROUND OK Indicator Indicates the wall outlet that the PRO 2000 is plugged into is properly grounded 4 PROTECTION ON Indicator Indicates the PRO 2000 s internal surge protection is active Top View POWERCENTER PRO2000 FEATURES 5 WIRING FAULT Indicator Indicates that a wall outlet is incorrectly wired 6 Telephone Network Input Output Allows you to hook up to telephone lines RJ11 or networks RJ45 and protect your system against power surges coming trom them 7 High Current Filtered Outlets These outlets are intended for power hungry devices like amplifiers and powered monitors that require high amounts of current for optimal performance 8 Analog Filtered Outlets These outlets have a special filter circuit that reduces audible noise in your analog musical and professional audio components 0002 Odd INTRODUCTION
5. Thank you for purchasing Monster s PRO 2000 PowerCenter The PRO 2000 proudly reflects Monster s unwavering commitment to creating the ultimate performance enhancing solutions for professional audio applications giving you superior component operation the highest audio quality and the best protection for your precious equipment and instruments Ideal tor high quality performance environments and studios the PRO 2000 s patented Clean Power Stage 2 filter circuitry virtually eliminates the noise that goes right through typical surge protectors Two isolated filters optimized for analog and digital equipment provide excellent AC power line noise rejection and isolation of analog gear from digital components for improved component generated noise rejection leaving you with more natural tone increased dynamic range and none of the dirty AC induced gremlins that would otherwise interfere with the way you and your gear perform Four high current filtered outlets provide power hungry amplifiers with the current they need to operate with maximum headroom the best transient response and the clearest tone The PRO 2000 is equipped with Monster s fast acting high capacity 2775 Joule Multiple SurgeGuard and Dual Mode Plus Protection Circuitry which instantly detects any voltage surge or spike immediately suppresses it before it can reach your gear and will emit an audible alarm to let you know that surge suppression occurred Plus
6. WERCENTER PRO 2000 Digital Filtered Outlets e High Current Filtered Outlets These outlets are intended for power hungry amplifiers powered subwoofers and other similar devices that require high amounts of current for optimal performance Other components will function as intended if connected to these outlets but devices requiring high current will operate best when plugged into these outlets POWERCENTER PRO 2000 High Current Outlets HOOK UP GUIDE STEP 4 GROUNDING YOUR Computer Video Monitor or Satellite Receiver Proper grounding can be accomplished by using a special grounding block attached to a cold water pipe or copper ground rod driven into the ground Consult with an electrician to verify your outdoor connections are grounded properly CABLE TV SG OR CABLE OR nisn MODEM GROUNDING BLOCK ON COLD WATER PIPE OR GROUNDING ROD i COAX SECTION OF POWERCENTER PRO 2000 SIGNAL SPLITTER Properly Grounding Your System PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY POINTS AT ALL TIMES N WARNING POWER SOURCES Do not plug your 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 AN WARNING GROUNDING AND POLARIZATION A Your Monster POWERCENTER has a three wire grounding type AC plug a three prong plug T
7. al phone network cable to connect your PRO 2000 to your components Protect Your Computer e From incoming phone or network line e To Computer TV Satellite Cable Modem Protection Phone Network DSL Protection TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM The PRO 2000 is not receiving power Possible Cause 1 The PRO 2000 is not turned on Possible Solutions e Press the PRO 2000 switch into the ON position e Make sure the PRO 2000 s AC power plug is plugged into a properly grounded 120V wall outlet e In some venuses or studios a wall switch may need to be thrown to make the wall outlet come alive Try turning on the light switches located near the wall outlet that should be powering the PRO 2000 Possible Cause 2 Too many devices are connected causing an overload throwing the Thermal Circuit Breaker Please note The total power consumption on all the components powered by the PRO 2000 should not exceed 1875 watts Possible Solution e Press the PRO 2000 s combination ON Off Thermal Circuit Breaker switch into reset Please allow 10 minutes from the time the Circuit Breaker Is initially thrown before attempting to reset If you reset too soon the breaker will prematurely sense power overload and not allow the unit to operate Possible Cause 3 The PRO 2000 power cord is plugged into an outlet on the back of one of your components and the component is not turned on Possible Solutions e Turn the component power on NOTE
8. and consult this owner s manual for warranty and service information N WARNING 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 A N WARNING LIQUID AVOIDING ELECTRICAL SHOCKS Do not operate your Monster POWERCENTER if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit Do not operate your Monster POWERCENTER near rain or water that s spilled or openly exposed e g bathtub kitchen or bathroom sink AN 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 and kitchen 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 Please see warranty information A N WARNING PROPER CLEANING In general the only cleaning necessary for your Monster POWERCENTER is a light dusting Unplug your component from the wall outlet before cleaning it Do not use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaners N WARNING MEDICAL CONDITIONS The POWERCENTER is not intended to be mounted on a desk or a similar furnishing surface
9. hielded power cord it s length lets you place the PRO 2000 wherever shared power is needed most and the cord can be conveniently wound around the unit s end caps for trip and tangle free portability The three prong plug which features 24 karat gold plated contacts for maximum instantaneous power transfer can be snapped onto the power cord when you re ready to pick up and go Clean power clean sound complete protection and total convenience for all professional audio applications Just like you expect in a Monster Power product because you get more of everything from the Monster About Noel Lee The Head Monster The driving force behind the success of the PRO 2000 and the entire Monster Power family is Noel Lee The Head Monster Noel 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 The Head Monster INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS HOOK UP GUIDE STEP 1 Outlet Hook up Because certain components don t need continuo
10. his plug is designed to be inserted into a grounding type outlet only If this plug doesn t fit directly into your outlet do not attempt to force it into the outlet Instead reverse the plug and reinsert it If this doesn t work contact a local electrician to install the proper polarized 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 B If you use rooftop devices such as satellite dishes antennas or any other component with wire that connects to your Monster POWERCENTER be sure the wire s is properly grounded This protects against voltage surges and static charges 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 A N WARNING STORM PRECAUTIONS In the event of a lightning storm immediately disconnect your Monster POWERCENTER from its power source After you ve done this it s not necessary to disconnect any components from your Monster POWERCENTER AN 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
11. us power or shouldn t be powered continuously all of the PRO 2000 s outlets are switched This means the components you plug into the PRO 2000 won t receive power until your unit is turned on The PRO 2000 s outlets are grouped into three different sections according to specific filter circuitry that is used to eliminate noise and optimize performance for particular types of components When connecting your gear to the PRO 2000 please select an outlet within the group whose label most closely reflects the type of component you want to use the descriptions below should help you make the correct choice e Analog Filtered Outlets Most analog components like foot pedals and tube preamps create audible noise that can easily interfere with your signal These four outlets have a special filter circuit that reduces audible noise in your analog musical and professional audio components POWERCENTER PRO 2000 Analog Filtered Outlets HOOK UP GUIDE STEP 2 Coaxial Cable TV Hook up NOTE You will need additional coaxial cables to connect your PRO 2000 to your components See illustration in Step 4 which shows a proper grounding schematic Protect Your Video Monitor Satellite Antenna Cable Modem Incoming Coax Line as Follows e From Ground Block connected to incoming line e To Computer Video Monitor or Satellite Receiver e See illustration in Step 4 STEP 3 Telephone Network Cable Modem Hook up NOTE You will need addition
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