Monster Power HDP 1250G+ Instructions And Warranty Information

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HIGH DEFINITION POWERCENTER
Instructions and Warranty Information
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HDP 1250G
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HIGH DEFINITION POWERCENTER
Instructions and Warranty Information
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Table of Contents Page
Important Safety Information ..................................................................5
Proper Grounding and Installation ..............................................................6
A Note From The Head Monster ...............................................................7
Monster GreenPower™ Plus ...................................................................8
Fireproof MOV Technology ..................................................................8
Monster T2™ Technology ....................................................................9
Advanced Tri-Mode® Surge Protection ............................................................9
Monster Clean Power® Filtering ...............................................................10
The Minds Behind the Monster PowerCenter™ Design ................................................11
Monster HDP 1250G+ PowerCenter™ Features ....................................................12
Hook-Up Guide
High-Definition Digital Outlet Hook-Up ........................................................14
Monster GreenPower Plus Outlet Management Operation ...........................................15
Monster GreenPower Plus Outlet Management Hook-Up ............................................16
GreenPower Plus Factory Settings ...........................................................16
Coaxial Connections Hook-Up .............................................................17
Phone and Network Connections Hook-Up .....................................................18
Troubleshooting .........................................................................19
Specifications ..........................................................................21
Limited Warranty for Consumers ..............................................................22
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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).
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 AC power source and discontinue use of the Monster PowerCenter immediately. See the Warranty Information section of this owner’s manual for important details.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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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 the PowerCenter from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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.
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—Proper Power and Protection
To completely protect your equipment against electrical surges, every AC power cable coaxial cable, network line, and phone line in the system must be connected to an appropriate PowerCenter outlet or port.
Important Note—Proper Protection and the Limited Connected Equipment Warranty
The $400,000 Limited Connected Equipment Warranty becomes invalid if any wire (AC, coax, phone or network) 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.
PROPER GROUNDING AND INSTALLATION
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THANK YOU for purchasing the Monster Power® High Definition PowerCenter™ HDP 1250G+. This PowerCenter is designed to save energy costs by eliminating stand-by mode power consumption. It also provides advanced power protection to keep your valuable home theater equipment safe from dangerous power conditions, and features power filters specially tuned for high definition AV components.
To address growing concerns about the waste and cost of stand-by or sleep mode energy use, the 1250G+ features Monster Power’s latest energy-saving technology—Monster GreenPower™ Plus. GreenPower Plus automatically shuts off outlets by learning the precise stand-by power draw of the component plugged into the GreenPower Plus control outlet. When the PowerCenter recognizes that this component is in standby mode, it automatically shuts off other GreenPower Plus outlets. GreenPower Plus substantially reduces energy wasted by AV receivers, DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc players, subwoofers, and other components in stand-by mode.
Other Monster Power breakthroughs include exclusive Monster T2™ automatic disconnect protection circuitry and patented Tri-Mode® protection featuring an audible alarm. Tri-Mode automatically disconnects equipment from both live power lines (line and neutral) and sounds an alarm. Microprocessor-controlled T2 takes protection a step further. T2 works with Tri-Mode circuitry to automatically disconnect both the PowerCenter itself and your equipment from both live power lines (line and neutral) when a dangerous surge or spike hits.
Patented Monster HD Clean Power® is specifically designed for today’s high definition home theater components. Its filters are precision-engineered to virtually stop the electromagnetic and radio frequency noise that goes right through typical surge protectors. This advanced technology reduces stress on delicate digital circuitry, maximizing the lifespan of connected equipment and delivering improved performance.
These days, AV components are better than ever, providing thrilling surround sound and razor sharp HD picture. With Monster Power, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your home theater investment is protected and that you’re getting all the performance you paid for, while saving money and energy with GreenPower Plus.
Noel Lee, The Head Monster
Noel Lee
A Note From The Head Monster
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Monster Greenpower™ Plus Outlet Management
GreenPower Plus is Monster Power’s® latest breakthrough in energy savings. Plug your HDTV in stand-by mode
into the control outlet, hold down the programming button and the PowerCenter will “learn” your TV’s stand-by power draw. Anytime your TV is in stand-by mode,
the other GreenPower Plus outlets will automatically switch off to eliminate stand-by power waste by other equipment. When you turn your TV back on, the GreenPower Plus outlets automatically power up again.
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.
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Patented Monster T2™ Technology
The Monster HDP 1250G+
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 80Vrms 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 the electricity and resets to full operation after 15 seconds. If the power 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.
Advanced Tri-Mode® Surge Protection
For added protection against
more powerful overloads, patented
Monster Tri-Mode automatically
disconnects your equipment
and sounds an alarm. Tri-Mode protects against surges and spikes on all three power lines (line, neutral, and ground) for a triple layer of safety. Only Tri-Mode offers this level of protection.
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Patented Monster Clean Power® Filtering
Your home’s electricity is full of noise
and interference caused by all
of your appliances and electronics:
cell phones, computers, even your lights, all contribute to the problem. This “dirty power” stresses the delicate digital circuitry inside HDTVs and other home theater equipment, reducing their performance and potentially shortening their lives.
However, ordinary surge protectors can’t remove the effects of dirty power. The HDP 1250G+ features HD Clean Power filtering that is precision-engineered to remove electrical noise and interference. This protects the delicate digital circuitry inside your HDTV and other electronics from unnecessary wear. HD Clean Power maximizes your equipment’s lifespan and ensures the best possible picture and sound performance. 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 Monster Clean Power
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Richard Marsh—Richard developed Monster’s patented Clean Power® circuitry, and is also responsible for several other ground-breaking designs including the high-end audio balanced circuit design, the MultiCap internal bypass capacitor, and the Servo-DC feedback concept in power amplifiers—a concept that is used by virtually every amplifier manufacturer today.
Demian Martin—Demian helped create several innovative AC power solutions. He was 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 30 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. Monster Power is Noel’s realization of a long nurtured vision of making affordable power solutions that deliver the best possible sound and picture.
Tony DiChiro—Tony was one of the
founders of Kinergetics Research in 1971.
Kinergetics developed numerous patented
technologies that advanced the state of
the art in audio technology, and released
highly acclaimed home theater products.
Kinergetics also debuted the first high-end
surround sound processor with THX certification.
Tony currently heads up the R&D team at Monster Cable where he continues to develop advanced products with cutting edge features.
The Minds Behind the Monster PowerCenter™ Design
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FRONT VIEW
REAR VIEW
HDP 1250G+ PowerCenter™ Features
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HDP 1250G+ PowerCenter™ Features
FRONT VIEW
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“Protection On” Indicator
Indicates that the PowerCenter’s surge protection is turned on.
2
HD Clean Power On” Indicator
Indicates Monster Clean Power® circuitry is functioning properly.
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“Ground OK” Indicator
Indicates the PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120V AV outlet.
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On/Off Button (for Switched
Outlets)/GreenPower Plus Programming Button
REAR VIEW
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Monster GreenPower™ Plus
Control Outlet (unswitched)
This High Definition Digital Filter
outlet controls the GreenPower Plus Controlled (switched) Outlets.
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Monster GreenPower Plus
Controlled Outlets
These High Definition Digital
Filter outlets are controlled by the GreenPower Plus Control Outlet. If GreenPower Plus Outlet Management is turned Off, these outlets are unswitched.
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High Definition Digital Filter
(switched outlets)
These outlets have a specially designed
filter circuit that reduces interference to your digital components.
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Cable, Antenna
and Satellite Protection
Provides surge protection for a cable and satellite connection. The input connects the coaxial cable from your antenna or your satellite dish.
The output connects the coaxial cable
to your TV or cable box input or your satellite receiver input.
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Phone/Network Line
Surge Suppression
Provides surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes from the phone or ethernet lines.
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Input AC Circuit Breaker
Provides protection for prolonged or excessive overloading.
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Ultra-High Current
PowerLine™ 100 AC Power Cable
100 AC Power Cable: High-density
double shielded AC power cord specially designed to maximize power transfer.
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High-Definition Digital Outlet Hook-Up
These outlets have a special filter circuit that is optimized to reduce interference to your high-definition digital 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 (HDTV, DVD, etc.) into
the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet. For components not listed, determine if they are audio, video, high-definition digital or ultra-high current audio components, and use a corresponding outlet for best performance.
Important Note
It does not harm analog audio, video, or high current audio components to be connected to the high-definition digital outlets. However, for best performance, we recommend plugging in only digital components to the high-definition digital outlets.
Hook-Up Guide
High Definition Digital Outlets
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1 Make sure that GreenPower Plus is enabled. Press and hold
down the Power button (labeled “Switched”) on the front panel for five (5) seconds. When the PowerCenter beeps twice, GreenPower Plus is activated. When it beeps once, GreenPower Plus is disabled.
2 You must connect an electronic device that draws sufficient
power in operational mode to activate GreenPower Plus switched outlets. If you do not, the GreenPower Plus switched outlets will not deliver power to connected equipment.
3 If you hook up a hard drive-based device such as a DVR,
cable/satellite box, or video game console to a GreenPower Plus switched outlet, make sure that the device is not being read from or written to when you turn off the component connected to the GreenPower Plus Control outlet.
Important data and settings stored on hard drives (recorded
TV shows, game saves, etc.) may be corrupted or deleted if power is turned off while the hard drive is being read from or written to. To ensure against the possibility of data loss or corruption, you should connect hard drive-based devices to unswitched outlets (or disable GreenPower Plus using the switch located at the end of the PowerCenter). Monster assumes no responsibility for data loss, corruption or damage to hard drive-based devices connected to PowerCenters with GreenPower Plus automatic outlet switching.
4 Some components can take up to 10 minutes to switch
to stand-by or sleep mode. If the Monster GreenPower Plus switched outlets on your PowerCenter do not turn off immediately, please wait approximately 10 minutes to allow the component plugged into GreenPower Plus Control outlet to switch to stand-by mode. When it is in stand-by mode, hold down the Dimmer Control button on the front panel down for five seconds. The PowerCenter will beep three times to indicate it has learned the TV’s stand-by power draw.
Hook-Up Guide
Monster GreenPower™ Plus Outlet Management Operation
Please Read These Instructions Before Connecting Any Equipment to the GreenPower Plus Controlled (Switched) Outlets.
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GreenPower Plus Controlled (switched) outlets are designed to automatically shut down when the component plugged into the GreenPower Plus Control Outlet is turned off.
A Plug your HDTV/TV into the GreenPower Plus Control outlet.
B Plug other components into their corresponding GreenPower
Plus Controlled outlets.
C With your HDTV/TV in stand-by mode, press and hold down
the GreenPower Plus Programming button (labeled “Switched”) on the front panel for ten (10) seconds. The PowerCenter will beep three (3) times to indicate it has learned the TV’s stand-by power draw.
When the HDTV/TV plugged into the GreenPower Plus Control Outlet is turned off or goes into stand-by mode, the GreenPower Plus Controlled Outlets automatically shut down, eliminating wasted stand-by mode power consumption.
When you turn your TV back on, the GreenPower Plus outlets automatically power up again.
GreenPower Plus Factory Settings
Follow this procedure to return the PowerCenter to the original factory settings for activating GreenPower Plus:
Press and hold Greenpower Plus Programming button for fifteen (15) seconds or until PowerCenter beeps five (5) times (Ignore the triple beep after five seconds).
Factory settings feature a Trigger ON at 15W and a Trigger OFF at 10W.
Monster GreenPower™ Plus Outlet Management Hook-Up
Hook-Up Guide
GreenPower Plus
Control Outlet
GreenPower Plus
Controlled Outlets
GreenPower Plus
Programming Button
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Coaxial Connections Hook-Up
Coaxial Connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes on the incoming coax cable. The HDP 1250G+ Cable/TV coaxial connection also features ground loop isolation to dramatically reduce unwanted noise.
Protect TV/Cable and Satellite Connections as Follows:
Notes: You may need additional coaxial cables to connect the HDP 1250G+ to your components.
To ensure complete power surge protection, all lines that connect to your AV components need to be connected to surge protected connections on the PowerCenter.
Hook-Up Guide
From properly
grounded Antenna
From properly grounded Satellite Dish/Cable Line
To TV To Satellite Receiver/
TV/Cable Box
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Phone and Network Connections Hook-Up
Phone connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes coming from the phone line.
Protect Phone and Network Connections as Follows:
Notes: The HDP 1250G+ is not intended for hook-up of any phone which carries two separate phone lines on a 4-pin RJ11 jack.
To ensure complete power surge protection, all lines that connect to your AV components need to be connected to surge protected connections on the PowerCenter.
Hook-Up Guide
From Local Area Network,
Cable Modem,
or Telephone Wall Jack
To DVR, Satellite Receiver Computer/Media Server, or Telephone
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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 turned on to make the wall outlet active. Try turning on the light switches located near the wall outlet.
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 the PowerCenter 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.
Component is not receiving power.
The component is plugged into a switched outlet and the PowerCenter has not been turned On.
• Turn the PowerCenter On.
• Or, plug the component into an unswitched outlet.
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.
• Turn the component power On.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Speakers emit a humming or buzzing noise.
The PowerCenter™ is sharing AC power with equipment
that is not properly grounded.
• 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.
Video picture has rolling bars or ghosting.
The incoming video signal is not properly grounded. • Contact your cable or satellite provider to correct your installation.
The PowerCenter is emitting a loud buzzing alarm.
The PowerCenter protection circuitry has sacrificed itself to protect connected equipment from a catastrophic surge.
• The PowerCenter must be replaced. See the Limited Warranty for Consumers section for important details.
Device(s) plugged into Monster GreenPower™ Plus Controlled outlet(s) is not receiving power.
Device plugged into GreenPower Plus Control outlet is in stand-by mode.
• Turn on device plugged into GreenPower Plus Control outlet.
Device(s) plugged into GreenPower Plus Controlled outlet(s) do not switch off when HDTV/TV plugged into Control Outlet is in stand-by mode.
GreenPower Plus is disabled. • Press and hold down the Power button (labeled “Switched”)
on the front panel for five (5) seconds. When the PowerCenter beeps twice, GreenPower Plus is activated.
GreenPower Plus activation level has not been set. • Set GreenPower Plus activation level. Refer to page 16 for instructions.
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Specifications
HDP 1250G+ HIGH DEFINITION POWERCENTER
Continuous Duty Electrical Rating 120V/60Hz
Maximum Current Rating 15A/1850GW
Protection Modes Line-Neutral (L-N)
Line-Ground (L-G) Neutral-Ground (N-G)
Total Energy Dissipation 4400 Joules
Clamping Level (TVSS Voltage) 400 Volts (PLC Outlet-Supression Voltage is 400–500V maximum.
Steady state clamping voltage is 700V)
Dimensions Width: 17.09" 434mm
Height with feet: 1.85" 47mm
Height without feet: 1.73" 44mm
Depth: 4.72" 120mm
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