Monacor HTUPS-500 Owners manual
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Home Theatre
Uninterruptible
Power Supply
HTUPS 500
Owner’s Manual
Unité d’alimentation
permanente pour
cinéma maison
HTUPS 500
Guide de l’utilisateur
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Proper Grounding and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
A Note from The Head Monster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Monster’s CoolDown Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Minds Behind The Monster PowerCenter Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Monster HTUPS 500 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Hook-Up and Operation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TV/Monitor and Video Accessory Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
HTUPS 500 IR Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Appendices
Owner’s Manual in French (Guide d’Utilisation en Français) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions for the HTUPS that should be followed during
installation and maintenance of the HTUPS.
Please read and observe the following safety points at all times.
CAUTION: When the On/Off switch is on, the Battery Power supplied outlets are energized, even when
the unit is not plugged in.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only indoors and in dry locations. Do not allow the device
to be exposed to moisture, rain, dust, excessive heat or direct sunlight.
CAUTION: Connect this device to a 3-prong-grounded outlet. Make sure the circuit branch is protected and not
servicing equipment requiring heavy electricity.
CAUTION: Never plug the device into itself; this will short-circuit the unit.
CAUTION: This device may be damaged if connected to a motor-powered AC generator with voltage and frequency
output beyond nominal accepted ranges.
CAUTION: Risk of Electrical Shock! The battery circuit is not isolated from AC input. Hazardous voltage may exist
between the terminal and ground. Disconnect the power cord from the wall receptacle before servicing the battery.
CAUTION: The output of this device is not sinusoidal. It has a total harmonic distortion of 49% and maximum single
harmonic distortion of 32%, to be used with home theater equipment and computer loads only.
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WARNING – The detachable power cord in this product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Wash Hands after handling.
Important Note: Before using this HTUPS for the first time, or if it has not been plugged into an AC outlet for
an extended period, charge the internal batteries for 24 hours before use.
WARNING – Power Sources
Do not plug this HTUPS into a power outlet that differs from the source indicated for safe use
on the HTUPS. 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. Monster HTUPSs 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.
B. Do not force the HTUPS 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.
WARNING – Liquid: Avoiding Electrical Shocks
A. Do not operate this HTUPS if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit.
B. Do not operate this HTUPS 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 the 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 the 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 HTUPS immediately. See the Warranty Information sheet
for important details.
WARNING – De-Energizing The HTUPS
To de-energize the HTUPS, turn the unit off. Then, unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
WARNING – No User Serviceable Parts Inside
If, for any reason, this HTUPS is not operating properly, do not remove any part of the unit (cover, etc.)
for repair. Unplug the unit and consult the Warranty Information sheet for important details.
CAUTION – Exposure To Heat
Do not expose the HTUPS 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 this HTUPS is a light dusting. Unplug the component from the wall before
cleaning it. Do not use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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A NOTE FROM THE HEAD MONSTER
Dear Enthusiast,
THANK YOU for purchasing Monster Power’s Home Theatre Uninterruptible Power Supply
HTUPS 500. This product is designed to maintain constant power to your home theater
system, even during power outages, while also ensuring that the voltage your system
components receive does not exceed or fall below safe levels.
Today’s high-end home theatre systems rely on constant power to maintain important system
functions. Even during brief power outages, your home theater system can suffer damage,
ranging from lost memory settings and data to physical component damage caused by
incorrect turn-on sequencing that may occur when utility power is restored.
The HTUPS
power outages, ensuring that you do not lose settings or memory, while also protecting
your equipment from costly damage due to an incorrect turn-on sequence.
500’s internal backup battery supply maintains voltage to your system during
Noel Lee
The HTUPS
500 also features an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) which prevents the
voltage supplied to your home theater system from going outside of safe system operating
specifications. When the UPS is active, AVR senses voltage sags or a voltage overload, it
automatically engages to stabilize power levels to prevent damage and compromised system
performance that may occur from these conditions.
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With HTUPS 500, all of your high-powered home theater equipment will operate at peak
performance regardless of sudden power outages, with added protection from further damage
provided by HTUPS 500’s AVR and surge/spike protection. Thank you again for your purchase
of HTUPS 500 – we’re sure you’ll enjoy the added performance and protection it provides.
Noel Lee,
The Head Monster
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MONSTER COOLDOWN™ TECHNOLOGY
FOR DLP, REAR PROJECTION, AND PROJECTION TVS
Monster CoolDown™ technology is an exclusive Monster technology that is designed to cool down expensive DLP, rear projection,
and projection TVs bulbs during power outages. These types of TVs incorporate a fan to cool down the bulb, and when the TV is
turned off, the fan remains on until the bulb is cool. However, when a DLP, rear projection, or a projection TVs is on and a blackout occurs, there is no longer power available to cool down the bulb. This can cause distress and wear and tear of the bulb’s life.
When a blackout occurs, HTUPS 500 senses a power outage and immediately provides battery back-up power to attached
components. Monster CoolDown technology then automatically turns off the DLP, rear projection, or projection TV bulb,
puts the TV in standby mode, and provides power to the fan to cool the bulb.
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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 U.S. and now brings his expertise
to Monster Power. Richard developed Monster’s patented Clean Power
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
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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
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
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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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circuitry which is incorporated into
Who’s Who in the West.
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MONSTER HTUPS 500 FEATURES
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HTUPS 500 FEATURES
1. Battery Runtime LED Bar: Indicates battery charge level during normal operation or remaining runtime
during battery mode.
2. Overload Protection: Indicates if the Line and Neutral wires from the wall outlet to the HTUPS
are reversed. Please consult your electrician to correct this immediately.
3. Battery Check: When lighted up, it indicates the battery is either needing charging or it has reached its service life.
4. “Clean Power On” Indicator: Indicates Monster Clean Power circuitry is functioning properly.
5. “Power On” Light: Indicates unit is turned on.
6. Power “ON/OFF” Button: Turns on the HTUPS if pressed for 1 second. Turns off the HTUPS if pressed for 3 seconds.
7. “Mute/Test” Button: Turns off the audible alarm when pressed momentarily, puts the HTUPS to Test mode if
pressed for 3 seconds.
8. IR Controller “Learn” Button: Puts the HTUPS’s IR controller in “Learn” mode.
9. Learn Green LED: Indicates that the HTUPS’s remote controller is in “Learn” mode.
10. IR Controller “Test” Button: Puts the HTUPS’s remote controller to test mode.
11. IR Transmitter Interface-3.5mm mono jack: Connection jack for IR emitter or blaster.
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12. IR Controller’s Test Red LED: Indicates that the HTUPS’s IR controller is in “Test” mode.
13. DC Trigger Out: Allows you to turn a remote device on automatically when the HTUPS is turned on.
14. TV/Monitor (Outlet): These outlets have a specifically designed filter circuit
that reduces interference to your audio components.
15. Video Accessories (Outlet): These outlets have a specifically designed
filter circuit for video component(s).
16. IEC Male Receptacle w/ Fuse: For connection of included IEC AC power line. A 250V AC fuse is housed
in the power line input.
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HOOK-UP AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
The HTUPS 500 must be plugged into a properly grounded, three-prong AC power outlet. In addition, Monster
recommends charging the batteries for at least twenty-four hours prior to using HTUPS 500. To charge or recharge the
batteries, simply plug your HTUPS 500 into an AC outlet and switch it on.
STEP 1 Powering Your HTUPS 500 and Connected Equipment
A) Plug your A/V equipment you would like to protect from power loss into the surge-protected, battery backup-supplied
outlets. Ensure that your HTUPS is plugged into an appropriate grounded AC outlet. For the best possible home theatre
performance, plug HTUPS into a Monster Power Automatic Voltage Stabilizer.
B) Turn on your HTUPS by pressing the Power On button for 1 second. Upon turn-on, it will perform a self-test function.
After the test is completed, the Line Power On and CleanPower LEDs will illuminate steadily, confirming that there is
adequate power to the connected loads. Always keep the HTUPS plugged into a live outlet or to your Monster Power AVS
unit to keep the battery charged.
C) Switch the On/Off controls of all connected system equipment to the On position.
D) In the event of a utility power failure, you can still operate your HTUPS, even if the unit was turned off during
the power failure. To activate Monster’s emergency KickStart™ circuitry, press down and hold the On button continuously
for 5 seconds. The Line OK LED will illuminate when KickStart™ is functional. Under back-up operation, the HTUPS will
beep slowly. You can turn off the beeping by pressing the Mute button once.
STEP 2 Turning Off Your HTUPS 500 and Connected Equipment
A) Switch all equipment On/Off controls to the Off position and unplug them from the HTUPS.
B) Press the Power on button for 3 seconds to turn off the HTUPS. This feature prevents accidental turn off.
C) Unplug it from your Monster Power AVS unit or the wall outlet to ensure its Off condition.
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HOOK-UP GUIDE
TV/Monitor, Video Accessory Connections as follows:
user control buttons/notification
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MONSTER® HTUPS IR CONTROLLER
Before programming the unit:
1. Plug the line cord into a convenient AC outlet.
2. After powering on the HTUPS, its on-board controller will start a POST (Power On Self Test), indicated by both
the LEARN and TEST lights being illuminated. Upon successful completion of the POST, the unit’s on-board infrared
controller will disable both the LEARN and TEST lights.
3. Plug the line cord of the device to be protected into the appropriate HTUPS power outlet.
4. Power on the device attached to the unit.
To program, or ‘TEACH,’ the unit the AC current draw of the attached device:
1. Turn on the device plugged to the HTUPS outlets, allowing the attached device to completely power on.
2. Simultaneously press and hold both the LEARN and TEST buttons on the HTUPS’s rear panel for five seconds.
Both the LEARN and TEST LEDs will blink on and off three times, indicating that the HTUPS has completed its
learning operation. The HTUPS has learned the AC power draw of the attached device and will use it as a reference
for future operations.
To program, or ‘TEACH,’ the unit the remote control sequence for powering down the attached device:
1. Power on the device attached to the HTUPS, allowing the attached device to completely power on.
2. Simultaneously press and hold the LEARN button of the unit for three seconds. The LEARN light will turn on
and stay illuminated.
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