Monster Cable 20 Amp, 15 Amp User Manual

Home Theatre In-Wall PowerCenter

™

15 Amp And 20 Amp Models

Owner’s Manual

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Important Safety Information i

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

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

Monster’s Patented Clean Power™ Stages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

The Minds Behind the Monster PowerCenter™ Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

In-Wall PowerCenter Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Hook-Up Guide (Stand alone Applications). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Outlet Box Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Surge Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Two-Outlet Receptacle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Coaxial Connections Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Hook-Up Guide (Remote Applications) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Outlet Box Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Surge Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Two-Outlet Receptacle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Coaxial Connections Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . 15

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . 16

Appendix

Limited Warranty for Consumers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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

WARNING – Installation

Monster recommends the In-Wall PowerCenter be installed by a licensed electrician.

WARNING – Power Sources

Suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not more than 5000 rms symmetrical amperes, 125 volts maximum. Monster’s In-Wall PowerCenter is available with either 15 or 20-amp outlets. The15-amp product should only be used on a 15-amp branch circuit utilizing 14 to 12-gauge wire. If you don’t have a 15-amp branch circuit, be sure to consult an electrician to install one that submits to all applicable 15-amp building codes. Likewise, the 20-amp product should only be used on a 20-amp branch circuit utilizing 12 to 10-gauge wire. If you don’t have a 20-amp branch circuit, be sure to consult an electrician to install one that submits to all applicable 20-amp building codes.

WARNING – Grounding and Polarization

A. 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.

B. 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 this PowerCenter if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit.

B. Do not operate this PowerCenter near rain or water that’s spilled or contained

(e.g., bathtub, kitchen or sink).

WARNING – Power Cord Safety

This In-Wall PowerCenter includes a high-current IEC PowerLineTM 200 AC Power Cable with a low-profile, right angle plug. If the cable’s protective jacket begins to rip or fray, exposing the internal wiring, shielding, etc., disconnect it immediately. See the Warranty Information section of this owner’s manual for important details.

WARNING – No User Serviceable Parts Inside

If, for any reason, this PowerCenter is not operating properly, do not remove any part of the unit 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.

WARNING – Surge Module Safety

This device features an internal protection circuit that will disconnect the surge protective component at the end of its useful life but will maintain power to the load- now unprotected. If this situation is undesirable for the application, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for replacing the device.

PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION

WARNING – Proper Grounding

A Monster PowerCenter requires 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 and coaxial cable line in your system must be connected to the PowerCenter.

IMPORTANT NOTE –

Proper Protection and the Limited Connected Equipment Warranty

The $250,000 Limited Connected Equipment Warranty becomes invalid if any wire (AC or coax) 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 In-Wall PowerCenter™. This PowerCenter reflects our commitment to creating performance-enhancing solutions for home theater systems that deliver 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. So, with the help of Richard Marsh and other power experts, I decided to address the issue and created Monster Power.

The Monster Power In-Wall Power Center protects components from harmful power surges, but its benefits include much more than just surge protection. The patented Monster CleanPower™ filter circuitry minimizes electromagnetic and radio frequency noise that goes right through typical surge protectors. The result is sound and picture that’s free from performance-damaging interference. It also features surge-protected AC outlets and coaxial connections, a 1260 joule rating with new three-mode MOVs, inserts including surge protected coaxial connectors, and SurgeGuard™ diagnostic indicators with an audible alarm.

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

Noel Lee, The Head Monster

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 componentgenerated noise.

Every Monster PowerCenter featuring Clean Power circuitry is designated with a Clean Power Stage. The In-Wall PowerCenter incorporates Monster Clean Power Stage 1 circuitry which filters AC powerline noise, making it 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.

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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 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

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.

The Absolute Sound

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Who’s Who in the West.

IN-WALL POWERCENTER FEATURES

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