Monster PRO 600 User Manual [en, fr, es]

PRO 600 Professional PowerCenter

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Owner’s Manual

Important Safety Information ............................................................................................i

Proper Grounding and Installation .......................................................................................iii

A Note from The Head Monster ......................................................................................... 1

Monster® Protection Technology......................................................................................... 3

The Minds Behind The Monster PowerCenter™ Design. ........................................................................4

Monster PRO 600 PowerCenter Features................................................................................... 5

Troubleshooting..................................................................................................... 7

Specifications......................................................................................................10

Appendix

Warranty Information................................................................................................ 11

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and observe the following safety points at all times.

WARNING – PowerCenters

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. 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 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).

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.

PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION

WARNING – Proper Grounding

Monster PowerCenters 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 –

To completely protect your equipment against electrical surges, every AC power cable, coaxial cable, phone line and Ethernet line in the system must be connected to an appropriate PowerCenter.

Proper Power and Protection

A NOTE FROM THE HEAD MONSTER

Dear Enthusiast,

THANK YOU for purchasing the Monster PRO 600 PowerCenter. The PRO 600 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 for high quality performance environments and studios, the PRO 600’s high current filter circuitry reduces the noise that goes right through typical surge protectors. The filter, optimized for analog audio equipment, provides excellent AC power line noise rejection of analog gear from 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. The PRO 600 features nine analog audio outlets, including one convenient front-panel outlet.

The PRO 600 is equipped with Monster’s fast acting, high-capacity 1080 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 if surge suppression occurred.

Noel Lee

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For additional safety, the PRO 600 features ceramic-encased encased MOVs for superior fire protection. Unlike plastic-coated MOVs used in most surge protectors, the ceramic enclosure reduces the risk of fire in your home.

With its reinforced ABS and cast metal exterior PRO 600 is rugged, road-ready and built to deliver clean, safe power no matter where your music takes you.

The three-prong plug, which features 24-karat gold contacts for maximum, instantaneous power transfer, can be snapped onto the power cord when you’re ready to pick up and go.

The Pro 600 delivers 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 Monster.

Noel Lee The Head Monster

ADVANCED MONSTER DUAL MODE PLUS™ FOR ENHANCED

SURGE PROTECTION AND SAFETY

For added protection against more powerful surges and spikes, advanced Monster Dual Mode Plus™ circuitry automatically disconnects your AV equipment from the live power line to isolate your equipment from dangerous AC power conditions. Dual Mode Plus also sounds an alarm to alert you that your PowerCenter has protected your electronics.

FIREPROOF MOV TECHNOLOGY PROTECTS YOUR EQUIPMENT AND YOUR HOME

Power surges can harm not only your valuable home theater equipment but can also start a fire in your home – even if you’re using a surge protector. Ordinary surge protectors use plastic-coated MOVs – metal oxide varistors – to absorb excess voltage. But powerful surges can overheat and melt the plastic coating, potentially causing a fire.

This Monster PowerCenter features ceramic-encased MOVs for superior fire protection. The ceramic enclosure is made of the same fireproof material used on the space shuttle to give you peace of mind that your home theater and, more importantly, your home is safe.

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 and now brings his expertise to Monster Power. Richard developed Monster patented Clean Power 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 the Monster Power 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 many Monster PowerCenters. He is also responsible for

MONSTER PRO 600 POWERCENTER FEATURES

PRO 600 FRONT VIEW

PRO 600 BACK VIEW

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PRO 600 POWERCENTER FEATURES

1. “On/Off” Switch: Turns ON/OFF the outlets.

2. “Breaker 15A-Press to Reset”: When the thermal circuit breaker tripped due to overload, to protect

your equipment, find the reason for overload, correct it and press the breaker in to reset.

3. Convenience Outlet: This outlet is located on the front of the PowerCenter for easy access.

This outlet has a specially designed filter circuit for high current audio components.

4. High Current Filter: These outlets have a specifically designed filter circuit that reduces interference

to your analog components.

5. Ground Terminal: Provides a ground reference point for any ungrounded components.

6. High Current PowerLine 100 AC Power Cable: High density AC power cord specially designed

to maximize power transfers.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

The PowerCenter is not receiving power.

The PowerCenter is not turned On.

• Turn the PowerCenter switch on.

• Make sure the PowerCenter’s AC power plug

is plugged into a properly grounded 120 volts (nominal) wall outlet.

• In some households, a wall switch may need

to be thrown to make the wall plug active. Try turning on the light switches located near the wall unit.

Too many devices are connected, causing an overload, tripping the Thermal Circuit Breaker.

• Press the PowerCenter Thermal Circuit Breaker

button in to reset. Please allow 10 minutes before attempting to reset. If you reset too soon, the breaker will prematurely sense power overload and not allow unit to operate.

• If the Circuit Breaker continues to trip, try

moving one or more components to another PowerCenter. You may be drawing too much current through one PowerCenter.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

Component is not receiving power.

Speakers emit a humming or buzzing noise.

The component is plugged into a switched outlet and the PowerCenter has not been turned On.

The PowerCenter is plugged into a Switched outlet, but power on the component is not On. In some instances, a component plugged into a switched outlet won’t receive power when the PowerCenter is turned On unless the component power is also switched On.

The PowerCenter is sharing AC power with equipment that is not properly grounded.

• Turn the PowerCenter On.

• Or, plug the component

into an Unswitched outlet.

• Turn the component power On.

• Connect your PowerCenter

to a dedicated outlet.

• Try unplugging different components

from the PowerCenter one at a time to see if the noise stops. If a component is discovered to be improperly grounded, attach a copper wire from the component’s chassis to the PowerCenter’s grounding post.

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

Video picture has rolling bars or ghosting.

The PowerCenter is emitting a loud buzzing alarm.

The incoming video signal is not properly grounded.

The PowerCenter protection circuitry has sacrificed itself to protect connected equipment from a catastrophic surge.

• Contact your cable or satellite provider to correct your installation.

• The PowerCenter must be replaced. See the Warranty Information section for important details.

SPECIFICATIONS

PRO 600 POWERCENTER

Continuous Duty Electrical Rating

Maximum Current Rating 15A/1800W

Protection Modes Line-Neutral (L-N)

Total Energy Dissipation 1080 Joules

Clamping Level (TVSS Voltage) 500 Volts

Clamping Response Time Less than 1 Nanosecond (<1Ns)

Dimensions Width:

120V/60Hz

Line-Ground (L-G) Neutral-Ground (N-G)

Height:

Depth:

17.1" 434mm

1.7" 44mm

5.1" 130mm

LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CONSUMERS

Monster, LLC, 7251 Lake Mead Blvd West, Las Vegas, NV 89128, USA (“Monster”) extends to You this Limited Warranty. Statutory or common law may provide You with additional rights or remedies, which shall not be affected by this Limited Warranty.

DEFINITIONS

“Adequate Use” means use of the Product and Connected Equipment (i) within a home or dwelling, (ii) for private

(as opposed to commercial) purposes, (iii) in conformance with all applicable local, state or federal law, code or regulations (including without limitation building and/or electrical codes), (iv) in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and/or instructions in the materials and documentation that accompany the Product and any Connected Equipment, (v) with proper electrical grounding, (vi) with proper and direct connection between the Product and an AC power source that has protective grounding (excluding gas or diesel powered generators), (vii) with cable or telephone lines to any Connected Equipment properly connected to the Product, and (viii) without a connection in a “daisy-chain” fashion to or with any extension cord, surge suppressor, power strip, uninterruptible power supply (“UPS”) or other equipment.

“Authorized Dealer” means any distributor, reseller or retailer that (i) was duly authorized to do business in the jurisdiction where it sold the Product to You, (ii) was permitted to sell You the Product under the laws of the jurisdiction where You bought the Product, and (iii) sold You the Product new and in its original packaging.

“Connected Equipment” means any device that is (i) generally suited to be used with the Product or products of the same kind, (ii) meets the requirements of all applicable laws and safety standards, (iii) contains only parts manufactured, sold or recommended by the original manufacturer of the Connected Equipment, and (iv) has not been altered, tampered with or modiﬁed by any person other than its manufacturer or service personnel authorized or recommended by the manufacturer of the Connected Equipment.

“Connected Equipment Damage” means physical damage to Connected Equipment caused by a Product Defect by a transient AC power, cable, telephone, or lightning surge while connected to a properly installed Product. Connected Equipment Damage (i) may not be caused by a defect or unrelated damaging of the Connected Equipment or a surge/spike

or lightning strike through a source, medium or connection other than through the Product, and (ii) does not extend to loss of data, or consequential, indirect or special damages resulting from the Connected Equipment Damage.

“Fair Market Value” (“FMV”) means the fair market value of the Connected Equipment at the time Connected Equipment Damage occurs.

“Formal Warranty Claim” means a claim made in accordance with the section “Formal Warranty Claims” herein.

“Maximum Coverage Amount” means the maximum amount that Monster will pay to You under this Limited

Warranty for Connected Equipment Damages and is deﬁned in relation to each Product in the Speciﬁcations Table below.

the date when the Product left Monster’s factory as evidenced by Monster’s records. The Warranty Period ends after the time deﬁned in the Speciﬁcations Table has expired, or after You have transferred ownership of the Product, whichever occurs earlier. Also, You must call Monster and obtain a Return Authorization Number (as described under “How to Make a Claim”) within two (2) months after You discover a Product Defect (or should have discovered it, if such Product Defect was obvious).

“You” means the ﬁrst individual person that purchased the Product in its original packaging from an Authorized Dealer. This Limited Warranty does not apply to persons or entities that bought the Product (i) in used or unpackaged form, (ii) for resale, lease or other commercial use, or (iii) from someone other than an Authorized Dealer.

“Product” means a Product (i) that is listed in the Speciﬁcations Table below, (ii) that You bought from an Authorized Dealer new and in its original packaging, and (iii) whose serial number, if any, has not been removed, altered, or defaced.

“Product Defect” means a defect, malfunction, non-conformance to this Limited Warranty or other inadequacy of the Product that existed at the time when You received the Product from an Authorized Dealer and that causes a failure of the Product to perform in accordance with Monster’s documentation accompanying the Product, unless such failure has been caused completely or partly by (a) any use other than Adequate Use, (b) transportation, neglect, misuse or abuse by anyone other than Monster’s employees; (c) alteration, tampering or modiﬁcation of the product by anyone other than a Monster employee; (d) accident (other than a malfunction that would otherwise qualify as a Product Defect); (e) maintenance or service of the Product by anyone other than a Monster employee; (f) exposure of the Product to heat, bright light, sun, liquids, sand or other contaminants; or (g) acts outside the control of Monster, including without limitation acts of God, ﬁre, storms (excluding lightning surges), earthquake or ﬂood.

“Warranty Period” means the time period during which Monster must have received Your Formal Warranty Claim. The different Warranty Periods related to Product Defects and Connected Equipment Damage are deﬁned in the Speciﬁcations Table below. The Warranty Period commences on the date when You purchased or received (whichever occurs later) the Product from an Authorized Dealer as evidenced by the Authorized Dealer’s invoice, sales receipt or packing slip. If You do not have written proof of the date of purchase or receipt, then the Warranty Period commences three (3) months after

SCOPE OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY

PRODUCTS. If a Product contained a Product Defect when You bought it from an Authorized Dealer and Monster receives

a Formal Warranty Claim from You within two (2) months after You discover such Product Defect (or should have discovered it, if such Product Defect was obvious) and before the end of the Warranty Period for Product Defects applicable to the affected Product, then Monster will provide You with one of the following remedies: Monster will (1) repair or, at Monster’s sole discretion, replace the Product, or (2) refund to You the purchase price You paid to the Authorized Dealer for the affected Product if repair or replacement is not commercially practicable or cannot be timely made.

CONNECTED EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Monster will also provide You with a remedy regarding Connected Equipment Damage if (i) You have a claim under the Limited Warranty for Products because of a Product Defect that causes Connected Equipment Damage despite Adequate Use, and (ii) Monster receives a Formal Warranty Claim from You before the end of the Warranty Period for Connected Equipment Damage applicable to the affected Product. If the conditions listed in the preceding sentence are met, Monster will provide You with one of the following remedies provided that Monster may decide at its sole discretion which of the three remedies it provides: Monster will (1) replace the damaged Connected Equipment; (2) pay to repair the damaged Connected Equipment; or (3) pay You the FMV of the Connected Equipment, provided that such payments shall not exceed (i) the Maximum Coverage Amount for the Product, or (ii) the actual damage having arisen from power surges due to a Product Defect. NOTE: COMPENSATION FOR RESTORATION OF

DATA LOSS IS NOT COVERED AND MONSTER DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

CHOICE OF LAW/JURISDICTION. The laws of the State of California, USA, govern this warranty. It gives You speciﬁc legal

rights, and You may also have other rights that vary from state to state and country to country. This warranty does not affect any additional rights You have under laws in your jurisdiction governing the sale of consumer goods, including, without limitation, national laws implementing EC Directive 44/99/EC.

OTHER RIGHTS. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND COUNTRY TO COUNTRY. THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO YOU AND CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED. If any provision of this Limited Warranty is unlawful, void or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect any remaining provisions. In case of any inconsistency between the English and other versions of this Limited Warranty, the English version shall prevail.

REGISTRATION. Please register Your Product at www.monsterpower.com. Failure to register will not diminish Your warranty rights.

SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

*”Lifetime” means the lifetime of the original individual purchaser of the Product, or for as long as the original individual purchaser owns the Product, whichever is less in time.

Product Model No. Warranty Period for Product

PRO 600 5 Years

GENERAL PROVISIONS

HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM. In the event damage has occurred to Products or Connected Equipment, You must follow these

instructions: (1) Call Monster within two (2) months after You discover a Product Defect (or should have discovered it, if such Product Defect was obvious); (2) Give a detailed explanation of how the damage occurred; (3) Obtain a Return Authorization Number; (4) Upon receipt of a claim form (which may be sent to You after You ﬁled Your Formal Warranty Claim), ﬁll out the claim form entirely; (5) Return the Products, shipping prepaid by You (to be refunded if You are entitled to a remedy under the Scope of this Limited Warranty), to Monster for veriﬁcation of damage, along with a copy of Your original sales receipts and proof of purchase (UPC label or packing slip) for such Products, the completed claim form, and printed Return Authorization Number on the outside of the return package (the claim form will include instructions for return).

TELEPHONE NUMBERS. If you bought the product in the United States, Latin America, or Asia Paciﬁc, contact Monster, LLC (455 Valley Drive, Brisbane, CA 94005) at 415-840-2000 or 1 877 800-8989 (Mexico 001-882-800-8989). If you bought the product anywhere else, contact Monster Technology International Ltd., Ballymaley Business Park, Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland. You can write or use one of the following telephone numbers: Canada 866-348-4171, Ireland 353 65 68 69 354, Austria 0800296482, Belgium 0800-79201,Czech Republic 800-142471, Denmark 8088-2128, Finland 800-112768, France 0800-918201, Germany 0800-1819388, Greece 00800-353-12008, Italy 800971470, Netherlands 0800-0228919, Norway 800-10906, Russia 810-800-20051353, Spain 900-982-909, Sweden 020-792650, Switzerland 0800834659, United Kingdom 0800-0569520

FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. Monster will determine whether a Product Defect existed and the damage to the Connected Equipment was caused by the Product. You must allow Monster access to the premises and site where the damage occurred and all equipment and property related thereto for Monster inspection by its employees or authorized representatives. Monster may, at its discretion, direct You to obtain a repair estimate at a service center or, to send the Connected Equipment to Monster for repair. If a repair estimate is required, You will be instructed on how to properly submit the estimate and the resulting invoice to Monster for payment. Any fees for repairs may be negotiated by Monster.

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