Monster Power HTs 3600 MKII

CaligulaPolk

Is it any good?? Anyone here have it and pro or cons?? I bought a unit today.
Thanks

Joe Humbert

For what it's worth, I have two of these protecting two different systems. They are working as they should, I've had no problems, and we've had a couple of brownouts and outages.
I also like the low voltage and line voltage triggers, it can power your entire system on by turning one component on or off.

Sherardp

pretty nice little unit, I have the 3500/7000 both do well, for the price you'll like it.

CaligulaPolk

How do I properly grounded 120V AC outlet? is this mandatory?

Gadabout

When you plug the unit it in it well tell you via the LEDs on the front if your outlet is wired correctly. Meaning the Hot and Neutral are where they are supposed to be and there is a good ground in the outlet.

If you not seeing light Ground OK light on then, try switching outlets. The ground is what is used to dump voltage overages and also get rid of the excessive voltage from spikes.

For all the different things your going to be running thru this unit, it being properly grounded is important.

Willow

I own one, and I have no issues with it. Works as it should.

CaligulaPolk

Willow wrote: »

I own one, and I have no issues with it. Works as it should.

do u ground to av outlet?


Manual is not that good, very simple and shoudl had done better

CaligulaPolk

can anyone draw me diagram how to ground av outlet?

Willow

Isn't it a 3 prong? wouldn't that ground it?

CaligulaPolk

Willow wrote: »

Isn't it a 3 prong? wouldn't that ground it?

Never mind, i downloaded Internet Manual and it explained better... thanks for inputs. DAMN NOOB HERE!!

CaligulaPolk

I hooked Verizon Cable box, Onkyo 805, PS3 and Philips DVDR to MKII

Now everything is turned off because mkii shut down and there red light came on "Abnormal Voltage”


Indicator: Indicates that the incoming voltage is below approximately 70V AC
or above approximately 130V AC. when i turned onkyo on and i think onkyo took much of power voltage. What should i do? remove one of electronics i plugged into?

CaligulaPolk

I just unplugged MKII electric wire off from outlet for 15 seconds and see if it will reset, it blinks red light "Abnormal Voltage”

and wont turn on, everything is off and cable box too.

NEED HELP

comfortablycurt

It sounds like there may be something wrong with your wiring. Just taking a guess, but it sounds like it isn't drawing enough power from the wall.

CaligulaPolk

comfortablycurt wrote: »

It sounds like there may be something wrong with your wiring. Just taking a guess, but it sounds like it isn't drawing enough power from the wall.

I think onkyo has do something do with this. before i turned onkyo on, it was fine then i turned it on, boom power gone...

I think it went over 130 volts when onkyo is on.

comfortablycurt

CaligulaPolk wrote: »

I think onkyo has do something do with this. before i turned onkyo on, it was fine then i turned it on, boom power gone...

I think it went over 130 volts when onkyo is on.

That shouldn't be the problem. Those power centers are designed to be used with A/V gear. I wouldn't think the Onkyo would be the cause of it. I'm not to knowledgeable on that subject though.

CaligulaPolk

I hope i didnt fry the av oulet

inspiredsports

Maybe your "Bush !!!!" thread did it

comfortablycurt

inspiredsports wrote: »

Maybe your "Bush !!!!" thread did it

That's probably it. Someone sent a virus to his wall outlet in a fit of rage. Problem solved.;)

You need to run the virus scan on your AC outlet.

CaligulaPolk

inspiredsports wrote: »

Maybe your "Bush !!!!" thread did it

if so DAMN BUSH! lol


but seriously, NO CABle right now!!! I tried everthing and Abnormal Voltage still blinking, i reset main power and still nothing, i unplugged and nothing..

i hope i didnt fry the unit or av outlet

inspiredsports

Have you tried moving the 3600 to another outlet on another circuit breaker somewhere in your home and just powering it up with a lamp or other small item just to see if the 3600 straightens out?

For kicks you might also turn the breaker for the outlet showing "Abnormal" off and then back on.

Is there a "Reset" button on the 3600?

Was your unit brand new or used?

Abnormal Voltage: If the input voltage drops below 90 volts or rises above 132 volts a warning LED lights.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/archive/index.php/t-922641.html

CaligulaPolk

inspiredsports wrote: »

Have you tried moving the 3600 to another outlet on another circuit breaker somewhere in your home and just powering it up with a lamp other small item just to see if the 3600 straightens out?

For kicks you might also turn the breaker for the outlet showing "Abnormal" off and then back on.

Is there a "Reset" button on the 3600?

i pressed reset button in the back, nothing, tried all that but didnt move it to other outlet, i will unhook everything after i am finished watching cable (DVR is recording) I managed to pull cable power cord and plug into av outlet. it worked fine...

I think it is mkii wont reset. I certainly hope i did not fried the 3600. Unit is brand new I will call tech support but suggestions will be appreciated til i talk to tech support rep tomorrow.

Gadabout

Don't know if it helps, but my Onkyo is being run thru plug labeled "reciever" on the back of my MKII 3600.

Just a suggestion, unplug everything on the 3600. Plug the 3600 back into the wall. There are indicator lights on the front of the 3600 that will tell you if your house wiring is OK. If all the lights that are supposed to be on are green and the front panel display displays around 120v you should be good to go.

Reading the manual, I would plug your componenets into the outlets that are recommended for each type. My guess is that most of your stuff will plug into the unswitched outlets. Try plugging the Onkyo, into one of the switched outlets, which are usually reserved for higher current draw.

If you plug everything in correctly, and one at a time, you should be able to determine what the problem component might be.

Hope that helps,
Scott

PS I have the MKII 3600, MKII 3500 Pro and a Belkin PF60 on my systems. None have given me any problems. They ahve always worked the way they should in surges and brown outs.

CaligulaPolk

Gadabout wrote: »

Don't know if it helps, but my Onkyo is being run thru plug labeled "reciever" on the back of my MKII 3600.

Just a suggestion, unplug everything on the 3600. Plug the 3600 back into the wall. There are indicator lights on the front of the 3600 that will tell you if your house wiring is OK. If all the lights that are supposed to be on are green and the front panel display displays around 120v you should be good to go.

Reading the manual, I would plug your componenets into the outlets that are recommended for each type. My guess is that most of your stuff will plug into the unswitched outlets. Try plugging the Onkyo, into one of the switched outlets, which are usually reserved for higher current draw.

If you plug everything in correctly, and one at a time, you should be able to determine what the problem component might be.

Hope that helps,
Scott

PS I have the MKII 3600, MKII 3500 Pro and a Belkin PF60 on my systems. None have given me any problems. They ahve always worked the way they should in surges and brown outs.

I will give it a try in the morning, about to hit the sack! thanks for sharing and hopefully ur tip will work!

CaligulaPolk

ok...Imoved the unit to another room with different ac outlet unit wont turn on stilll blinking red light abnormal voltage . i think i got bunk unit , called MP and they were closed for the day

comfortablycurt

Yeah...it sounds like you might have gotten a defective unit.

CaligulaPolk

I was advised to buy Panamax instead.

anyone satisifed with their panamax unit? or should i exchange for same 3600 mkii?

comfortablycurt

Personally I'd go with the Panamax. That's what I use, and I couldn't be happier with it.

Willow

I had a panamax and now the 3600, never had issues with any of them. My rotel is plugged into it my HK is plugged into the receiver plug, my power goes from 122 down to 110, I think it's due to the construction around here. But it does sound like you might have a dead 3600

CaligulaPolk

Glad they were open today!

I called and they will be replacing my unit, I will need to ship my unit tomorrow and it will take few days. Tech support think i got defective unit and they dont know why it wont reset.

comfortablycurt

Good to hear you got it worked out. Hopefully you don't end up with another defective one.

zingo

I'm glad they are getting you a new one. You should be fine with the Power Center as that is one of the only Monster products members here use. Good luck with the new unit.