Monster HT 800G User Manual [en, fr, es]

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HT 800G PowerCenter

Instructions and Warranty Information

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A Note From The Head Monster

THANK YOU for purchasing the Monster GreenPower™ HT 800G PowerCenter.™ The HT 800G features advanced surge protection to protect your home theater equipment, plus GreenPower outlets to stop standby mode energy waste.

For an added layer of protection, the PowerCenter’s internal components are designed to reduce the risk of fire that can damage not only your equipment, but your home as well. Unlike plastic-coated MOVs that are in most surge protectors, the HT 800G features fireproof, ceramic-encased MOVs.

The HT 800G includes GreenPower switched outlets that automatically shut off when you’re not using the equipment connected to them. This stops energy waste caused by flatscreen TVs, DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ players, subwoofers and other components in stand-by mode.

Exclusive Dual Mode Plus™ automatic disconnect protection circuitry protects against even the most powerful surges. There are also surge-protected coax connections to protect against dangerous power conditions on cable, satellite, and antenna lines.

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Because electrical interference can affect performance of your home theater components, patented Monster Clean Power® is specifically 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 better picture and sound.

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 – and your home – is protected and that you’re getting all the performance you paid for.

Noel Lee, The Head Monster

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Save Energy. Save the Earth.

Monster GreenPower™ is a revolutionary new way to automatically eliminate energy waste and save money. Simply plug your HDTV or AV receiver into

off or goes to sleep, the Monster GreenPower outlets switch off, automatically eliminating stand-by energy waste by your subwoofer, DVD player, and more. When your HDTV or AV receiver switches back on, the GreenPower outlets automatically power up again.

the PowerCenter’s Control outlet. When it’s turned

Patented Clean Power® Removes Electrical Interference for Better Picture and Sound

Your home’s electricity is full of noise and interference caused by all of your appliances and

electronics: mobile phones, computers, even your lights, all contribute to the problem. This “dirty

in “snow”, vertical lines, and pixelation on your screen. Your audio output could be affected by hissing and popping.

However, ordinary surge protectors can’t remove the effects of dirty power. The HT 800 features Clean Power filtering that is precision-engineered to eliminate interference to ensure the best possible picture and sound performance.

power” can degrade video performance resulting

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“Small surges can occur several times a day or a hundred times an hour ranging

from several thousand volts to under 100 volts…A single, powerful surge literally melts, welds, pits and burns its way through solid state circuits.”

- PG&E, One of the Largest Power Utilities in the U.S.

Advanced Monster Dual Mode Plus™ for Enhanced Power Protection and Safety

For added protection against more powerful surges and spikes, advanced Monster Dual Mode Plus™ circuitry automatically disconnects your AV

equipment from dangerous AC power conditions. Dual Mode Plus also sounds an alarm to alert you that your PowerCenter has protected your electronics.

equipment from the live power line to isolate your

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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.

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.

Ordinary surge protectors use plastic-coated

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MONSTER GREENPOWER™ POWERCENTER™ HT800G FEATURES

4 3

Mountable Design

For easy mounting to desk or AV cabinet

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1. Power ON/OFF Switch With Built-in Circuit Breaker

Turns the PowerCenter on and off

2. GreenPower Switch

Disables/enables GreenPower

3. “Protection On” Diagnostic Indicator Light

Indicates that your equipment is protected

4. “Ground OK” Diagnostic Indicator Light

Indicates that your electrical wiring is properly grounded

5. Ultra-Wide Spaced Outlets

Easily fits bulky power adapter without blocking adjacent outlets

6. Protected Phone Connections

Protects against surges and spikes on DVR and modem lines

7. Low Loss Protected Cable TV/Antenna Connections

Protects against surges on cable TV and antenna lines

8. Patented Color-Coded Outlets with Matching Cord Labels

Makes hookup easy and prevents unplugging wrong component

9. GreenPower Switched Outlets

Automatically switches GreenPower outlets ON or OFF

10. GreenPower Control Outlet

Controls switched outlets for automatic energy savings

11. 24K Gold Contacts

For maximum corrosion resistance and power transfer

12. FlatProfile® Plug

Lays flat to let furniture hug walls

13. Extra-Long, 8 ft. PowerLine™ 100 Cable

Easily reaches wall outlets

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HOOK UP GUIDE

Attach a Monster Power® identification label to each component’s power cord before you plug it into the appropriate color-coded PowerCenter™ outlet.

Plug each component’s power cord (HDTV, AV receiver, Cable/Satellite box, etc.) into the PowerCenter’s corresponding outlet.

NOTE: The outlets on your PowerCenter are labeled for your convenience. It will not harm your equipment to plug into an outlet that’s labeled differently.

Connecting To Monster GreenPower™ Outlets

Please read these instructions before connecting any equipment to the PowerCenter:

ATTENTION:

1. You must connect an electronic device that draws sufficient power in operational

mode to activate GreenPower switched outlets. If you do not, the GreenPower switched outlets will not deliver power to connected equipment.

2. Some components can take up to 10 minutes to switch to stand-by or sleep

mode. If the Monster GreenPower™ switched outlets on your PowerCenter do not turn off immediately, please wait approximately 10 minutes to allow the component plugged into GreenPower Control outlet to switch to stand-by mode. Once this component is in stand-by mode, the GreenPower switched outlets will turn off, eliminating energy waste by that component.

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WARNING: 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.

If you hook up a hard drive-based device such as a TiVo,® DVR or video game console to a “GREENPOWER CONTROLLED” switched outlet, make sure the device is NOT being read from or written to when you turn off the equipment connected to the “GREENPOWER CONTROL” outlet.

To ensure against the possibility of data loss or corruption, you should connect hard drive-based devices to unswitched outlets or disable GreenPower using the switch located on 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 automatic outlet switching.

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IN OUT

CABLE/SAT/ANT

OUTIN

PHONE

RECEIVER/HDTV

OUT L E T 2

CCESSORY 1

DVD/Blu-ray

TiV o /D VR

Connect Equipment As Follows:

1. Connect your AV Receiver or

HDTV to the “GREENPOWER CONTROL” outlet.

2. Connect devices such as Plasma

TV, Subwoofer, and DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ Player to “GREENPOWER CONTROLLED” switched outlets so they won’t use power when

Subwoofer

Amplier

DVD/Blu-ray

the component connected to the “GREENPOWER CONTROL” outlet is powered off or in sleep mode.

NOTE: If you don’t want any outlets to automatically switch off, Monster GreenPower can be disabled by the switch located on the end of the PowerCenter.

CABLE/SATELLITE/ANTENNA CONNECTIONS HOOK-UP

Coaxial Connections provide surge protection against damaging voltage surges and spikes on the incoming cable TV, satellite, and antenna lines.

CABLE/SAT/ANT

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Receiver

TV/Cable

Box

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WALL-MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

The PowerCenter comes with keyholes for convenient wall-mounting.

1. Select the best location to mount the PowerCenter and mark the position for the

four mounting screws (screws not supplied).

2. Drive pan-head screws with spacer eyelets into the wall (use drywall anchors for

hollow walls) at the locations you marked, leaving the eyelet exposed.

3. Position the key-holes on the back of the unit over the screw/eyelets and slide

the PowerCenter down until it locks into position.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

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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, or kitchen 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.

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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 outlet before cleaning it. Do not use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaners.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

The PowerCenter™ is not receiving power.

The PowerCenter is not turned On.

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

Component is not receiving power. The component is plugged into a GreenPower switched outlet and the

TROUBLESHOOTING

Speakers emit a humming

or buzzing noise.

“Ground OK” Diagnostic Indicator Light

does not come on.

Alarm beeps continuously. The PowerCenter protection circuitry has sacrificed itself to protect

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 component is plugged into a GreenPower switched outlet and the component connected to the GreenPower Control Outlet

has not been turned On.

The PowerCenter is sharing AC power with equipment

that is not properly grounded.

Make sure PowerCenter is plugged into grounded outlet. Contact a qualified electrician to check outlet(s) for proper grounding.

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• 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.

• Press the PowerCenter main power switch to “OFF” and then again to “ON” to reset.

• Turn the PowerCenter On.

• Turn On the component plugged into the Switched outlet.

• Turn On the component plugged into the GreenPower Control outlet.

• Connect your PowerCenter to a dedicated outlet.

• Try unplugging different components from the PowerCenter one at a time to see if the noise stops.

• Make sure all components are plugged into PowerCenter.

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

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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.

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“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 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.

SCOPE OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY

PRODUCT S. 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.

CONNECTE D EQUIPMENT DAM AGE. 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

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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 L AW/JURISDICTI ON. 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 RIGH TS. 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

Product Model No. Maximum Coverage

HT 800G $400,000.00 Lifetime* 5 years

*”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.

Amount

Warranty Period for Product

Warranty Period for Connected Equipment Damage

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FORMAL WARRANTY CLAIM

HOW TO MAKE A CL AIM. 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 N UMBERS. 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, 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 810800-20051353, Spain 900-982-909, Sweden 020-792650, United Kingdom 0800-0569520

FURTHER PRO CEEDINGS. 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.

TIMING. If You bring a Formal Warranty Claim and fully comply with all terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty, Monster will use its best efforts to provide You with a remedy within thirty (30) days after receipt of Your Formal Warranty Claim (if You reside in the United States - forty-five (45) days if You reside elsewhere), unless obstacles outside Monster’s control delay the process.

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