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Home Theatre
Reference PowerCenter ™

HTS 2600
Owner’s Manual
 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

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

Proper Grounding and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
A Note from The Head Monster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Monster’s Exclusive T2 Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Monster’s Patented Clean Power Stages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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The Minds Behind The Monster PowerCenter Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Monster HTS 2600 PowerCenter Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Hook-Up Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Video Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Analog Audio Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ultra-High Current Audio Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Coaxial Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Phone Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Remote “DC In” Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Remote “AC In” Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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).

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 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.

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 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 – Proper Power and Protection
To completely protect your equipment against electrical surges, every AC power cable, coaxial cable,
and phone line line in the system must be connected to an appropriate PowerCenter.
Important Note – Proper Protection and the Limited Connected Equipment Warranty
The U.S. $400,000 Limited Connected Equipment Warranty becomes invalid if any wire (AC, coax or phone)
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 Reference HTS 2600
PowerCenter. This PowerCenter reflects our commitment to creating performance-
enhancing solutions for home theater systems, so you can enjoy 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 Noel Lee
power accessories can compromise the performance of the components they power.
I decided to address the issue. And, with the help of Richard Marsh and other power experts,
Monster Power was born. This PowerCenter’s advanced technology and innovative design
provides several unique performance and convenience features. Here are the highlights…
Monster PowerCenters do an excellent job of protecting your components from
harmful power surges, but its benefits include much more than just surge protection.
The patented Monster Clean Power™ filter circuitry virtually stops the electromagnetic
and radio frequency noise that goes right through typical surge protectors which
can degrade sound and picture quality. In addition, your PowerCenter also features
patented noise isolation circuits that separate analog audio, video, and ultra-high

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 current audio outlets. The result is high quality sound and picture that’s free from
performance-damaging interference.
Other Monster Power breakthroughs include exclusive T2™ automatic disconnect protection
circuitry and patented Tri-Mode™ protection (US 6,683,770 BI) featuring an audible alarm.
These features automatically disconnect power from your electronics if you’re hit by a big
surge. We’ve also included surge-protected coax and phone connections to ensure protection
for all of your components. Monster PowerCenters also feature a patent pending color-
coding system, which identifies where each component should be connected.
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,
The Head Monster

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 MONSTER’S EXCLUSIVE T2™ TECHNOLOGY
The Monster Power HTS 2600 PowerCenter 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 70Vrms
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 full operation after 15 seconds. If the 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.

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 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 component-
generated noise.
Monster PowerCenters featuring Clean Power circuitry are each designated with a Clean Power Stage. The HTS 2600
incorporates Monster Clean Power Stage 2 circuitry which filters both AC powerline noise and reduces noise generated
by your connected equipment. Clean Power Stage 2 features two ultra-advanced, isolated filters that include analog
audio and video, plus an ultra-high current audio filter to provide for the best possible AC powerline noise rejection and
inter-component isolation for improved component-generated noise rejection. All of these features make the HTS 2600
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 US 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 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 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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 MONSTER HTS 2600 POWERCENTER FEATURES

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 HTS 2600 POWERCENTER FEATURES

1. Digital Input Voltage and Current Usage Indicating LED‘s: Indicates and amperage draw.
2. “Ground OK” Indicator: Indicates the PowerCenter is plugged into a properly grounded 120V AV outlet.
3. “Wiring OK” Indicator: Indicates if the Line and Neutral wires from the wall outlet to the PowerCenter
are reversed. Please consult your electrician to correct this immediately.
4. “Clean Power On” Indicator: Indicates Monster Clean Power circuitry is functioning properly.
5. “Switched On” Indicator: Indicates power is being supplied to the switched outlets.
6. “Timed On” Indicator: Indicates power is being supplied to outlets with the sequential turn-on feature.
7. “Sequential Power Off” Button: Turns on and off outlets programmed as “SWITCHED ON”
or “SWITCHED ON AFTER DELAY”.
8. “Input Voltage” Indicator: Indicates that the incoming voltage is within the allowed range of 90V AC
to 140V AC.
9. Ground Terminal: Provides a ground reference point for any ungrounded components.
10. Video Filter: These outlets have a specifically designed filter circuit that reduces interference
to your video components.
11. Analog Audio Filter (Switched Outlets): These outlets have a specifically designed filter circuit
that reduces interference to your audio components.

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 12. Ultra-High Current Audio Filter (Switched/Timed Outlets): These outlets have a specifically designed
filter circuit for high power audio components like amplifiers and pre-amplifiers.
13. TV/Cable Protection: Provides surge protection for a TV/cable connection. The input connects the coaxial cable
from your antenna. The output connects the coaxial cable to your TV or cable box input.
14. Remote “AC In” Control: Allows the PowerCenter to be automatically turned on by a Remote AC trigger
plugged into an outlet on another component, such as an A/V receiver.
15. Phone Line Surge Suppression: Provides surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes
from the phone line.
16. Satellite Protection: Provides surge protection for a satellite connection. The input connects the coaxial cable
from your satellite dish. The output connects the coaxial cable to your satellite receiver input.
17. Antenna Protection: Provides surge protection for an antenna connection. The input connects the coaxial cable
from your antenna. The output connects the coaxial cable to your television.
18. Remote “DC In” Control: Allows the PowerCenter to automatically be turned on via the Remote “DC Out”
on another component, such as an R/V recorder.
19. Resettable 15 Amp Circuit Breaker: Protects the PowerCenter from continuous power overload.
20. Ultra-High Current PowerLine 200 AC Power Cable: High density double shielded AC power cord specially
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 HOOK-UP GUIDE
Video Outlet Hook-Up
These outlets have a special filter circuit that is optimized to reduce interference to your video 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 (TV/Monitor, VCR) into the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet.
For components not listed, determine if they are audio, video, digital or ultra-high current audio components,
and use a corresponding outlet for best performance.
IMPORTANT NOTE
It does not harm analog audio, digital, or high current audio components to be connected to the video outlets.
However, for best performance, we recommend plugging in only video components to the video outlets.

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 HOOK-UP GUIDE
Analog Audio Outlet Hook-Up
These outlets have a special filter circuit that is optimized to reduce interference to your audio 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 (Receiver, Processor, etc.) into the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet.
For components not listed, determine if they are audio, video, digital, or ultra-high current audio,
and use a corresponding outlet for best performance.
IMPORTANT NOTE
It does not harm video, digital, or high current audio components to be connected to the analog audio outlets.
However, for best performance, we recommend plugging in only analog audio components to the analog audio outlets.

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Ultra-High Current Audio Outlet Hook-Up
These outlets are designed to deliver maximum current to power hungry components like amplifiers and pre-amplifiers.
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 (Amplifier, etc.) into the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet.
For components not listed, determine if they are audio, video, digital, or ultra-high current audio,
and use a corresponding outlet for best performance.
IMPORTANT NOTE
It does not harm analog audio, video, or digital components to be connected to the ultra-high current
audio outlets. However, for best performance, we recommend plugging in only high-current audio components to the
ultra-high current audio outlets.

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 HOOK-UP GUIDE
Coaxial Connections Hook-Up
Coaxial Connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes on the incoming coax cable.

Protect TV/Cable, Satellite and Antenna Connections as follows:

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 HOOK-UP GUIDE
Phone Connections Hook-Up
Phone connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes
coming from the phone line. This PowerCenter also incorporates a phone splitter for convenience.

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on a single 4-pin RJ11 jack.

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 HOOK-UP GUIDE
Remote “DC In” Control Hook-Up
This feature connects your PowerCenter to an automated Home Theater control system or allows another component
with a Remote “DC Out” connection to automatically turn on and off your PowerCenter.
A) Plug the AC power cable of the component you are using to control the PowerCenter into an unswitched outlet
on the PowerCenter. Note: This component must deliver a control voltage between 3-30 volts DC.
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for example) to automatically turn on and off your PowerCenter.
A) Insert the Remote “AC IN” Control cord’s female plug into the “AC IN” 100V connection.
B) Insert the Remote “AC IN” Control cord’s 2-prong male plug into a switched AC power outlet on the component
(AV receiver or preamplifier). When this device is turned on, the outlets programmed as “Switched On” on the
PowerCenter will turn on immediately. The outlets programmed as “Switched On After Delay” will turn on after
the set time delay.
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 HOOK-UP GUIDE
Rack Mounting Your PowerCenter
This Monster PowerCenter includes two “rack ears” mounting plates for installation into a standard size equipment rack.
A) Remove your PowerCenter trim covers using a 3⁄32 or 2.5 mm Allen (Hex) key (not included). Turn each Allen
screw counter-clockwise until the screw is completely removed.
B) Align one rack ear over the two holes on the left side of the PowerCenter. Using the Allen key, turn the two
screws clockwise until tight. Repeat this step for the right side of the PowerCenter.
C) Place the PowerCenter into the rack and align the holes with the holes of your rack. Insert rack screws (not
provided) and turn clockwise until tight.

Rack Ears
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Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

The PowerCenter is The PowerCenter • Turn the PowerCenter switch on.

not receiving power. is not turned 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 • Press the PowerCenter Thermal Circuit
connected, causing an Breaker button in to reset. Please allow
overload, tripping the 10 minutes before attempting to reset.
Thermal Circuit Breaker. 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.

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Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

Component is The component is plugged into a switched outlet • Turn the PowerCenter On.
not receiving power. and the PowerCenter has not been turned On.
• Or, plug the component into an
Unswitched outlet.
The PowerCenter is plugged into a Switched • Turn the component power On.
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.
Speakers emit The PowerCenter is sharing AC power with • Connect your PowerCenter
a humming or equipment that is not properly grounded. to a dedicated outlet.
buzzing noise.
• 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.

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Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

The Unswitched LED The PowerCenter is not plugged in. • Plug the PowerCenter into a properly
on front panel is Off. grounded 120 volts (nominal) outlet
The PowerCenter is plugged in, and make sure it is on.
but the outlet is not receiving power.

The Switched LED is Off. You are using the Switched Outlet • Plug the plug into the component
Remote Turn-On feature and haven’t you wish to use to activate
plugged the plug into the component the Remote Turn-On.
you wish to use to activate the
Remote Turn-On.

The component remote control • Replace the battery powering

you are using to power the Remote the component remote control.
turn-on has a dead battery.
• Plug the component into a properly
grounded 120 volt (nominal) outlet.
The component you wish to use • Plug the PowerCenter into a properly
to activate the Remote Turn-On grounded 120 volts (nominal) outlet.
isn’t plugged into a properly grounded
100 volt (nominal) outlet.

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Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

“Timed On” You are using the Remote Turn-On feature • Plug the plug into component you wish
indicator on front (Same as Switched) and haven’t plugged to use to activate the Remote Turn-On.
panel is Off. the plug into the component you wish to use
to activate the Remote Turn-On.

The component remote control you are using • Replace the battery powering
to power the Remote turn-on has a dead battery. the component remote control.

The component you wish to use to activate • Plug the component into a properly
the Remote Turn-On isn’t plugged into a grounded 120 volt (nominal) outlet.
properly grounded 120 volt (nominal) outlet.

Video picture The incoming video signal is not properly • Contact your cable or satellite provider
has rolling bars grounded. to correct your installation.
or ghosting.

The PowerCenter The PowerCenter protection circuitry has • The PowerCenter must be replaced.
is emitting a loud sacrificed itself to protect connected equipment See the Warranty Information section
buzzing alarm. from a catastrophic surge. for important details.

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 SPECIFICATIONS
HTS 2600 POWERCENTER

Continuous Duty
120V/60Hz
Electrical Rating

Maximum Current Rating 15A/1800W

Line-Neutral (L-N)
Protection Modes Line-Ground (L-G)
Neutral-Ground (N-G)
Total Energy Dissipation 5750 Joules
Clamping Level (TVSS Voltage) 330 Volts
Clamping Response Time Less than 1 Nanosecond (<1Ns)
Remote “AC In” Control 120V/0.3A
Remote “DC In” Control 3 – 30V DC
Dimensions Width: 17.125” 434.97mm
Height With Feet: 3.875” 98.43mm
Height Without Feet: 3.50” 88.90mm
Depth: 10.50” 266.70mm

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Monster, LLC
7251 West Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 342 • Las Vegas, NV 89128 • USA
Visit us on the web at: MonsterPower.com.
Call us toll-free in North America at 877-800-8989.
The Monster Power Professional Reference PowerCenter HTS 2600
is protected under U.S. Pat. No. 5,589,718. Other Patents Pending.

Designed in the USA by the Monster Power Dream Team

and manufactured to Monster quality specifications in China.
”Monster“ ”Monster Cable“ ”Monster Power“ ”Clean Power“ ”PowerCenter“”PowerLine“
“Monster Backbone” “T2” and “Tri-Mode” are registered and unregistered trademarks
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