PIONEER PDP-424MV/LUC - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

PDP-424MV

Plasma Display

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Operating Instructions

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Contents related to system specifications, power requirements,

accessories, and other information differ with respect to the

country where this unit is purchased. For customers living in the

U.S.A. or Canada, please use and refer to the instructions written

in either English or French. For customers in Japan, please use

and refer to the instructions written in Japanese.

Les caractéristiques, les spécifications d'alimentation, les

accessoires et d'autres informations diffèrent d'un pays à l'autre.

Si vous vivez au Canada ou aux États-Unis, reportez-vous aux

instructions en français ou en anglais. Si vous vivez au Japon,

reportez-vous aux instructions en japonais.

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English

Operating Instructions

Thank you very much for purchasing this PIONEER product.

Before using your Plasma Display, please carefully read the

"Important Information" and these "Operating Instructions" so

you will know how to operate the Plasma Display properly.

Keep this manual in a safe place. You will find it useful in the

future.

Note for Dealers:

After installation, be sure to deliver this manual to the customer

and explain to the customer how to handle the product.

Notes on Installation Work:

This product is marketed assuming that it is installed by qualified

personnel with enough skill and competence. Always have an

installation specialist or your dealer install and set up the product.

PIONEER cannot assume liabilities for damage caused by mistake

in installation or mouting, misuse, modification or a natural disaster.

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Important

Information

Precautions

Please read this manual carefully before using your plasma

monitor and keep the manual handy for future reference.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO

USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated

voltage within the unit may have sufficient

magnitude to cause electric shock.

Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind

of contact with any part inside of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important

literature concerning the operation and

maintenance of this unit has been included.

Therefore, it should be read carefully in

order to avoid any problems.

WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO DO NOT USE

THIS UNIT'S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS, UNLESS THE

PRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED. REFRAIN FROM

OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE

COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Warning

Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard

for the Protection of Electronic Computer/ Data Processing

Equipment ANSI/NFPA 75.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference

to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

· Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician

for help.

Important Information

Warnings and Safety Precaution

This

plasma

monitor

designed

and

manufactured to provide long, trouble-free service.

No maintenance other than cleaning is required.

Please see the section "Plasma monitor cleaning

procedure" on the next page.

The plasma display panel consists of fine picture

elements (cells) with more than 99.99 percent active

cells. There may be some cells that do not produce

light or remain lit.

For operating safety and to avoid damage to the unit,

read carefully and observe the following instructions.

To avoid shock and fire hazards:

1. Provide adequate space for ventilation to avoid internal

heat build-up. Do not cover rear vents or install the unit

in a closed cabinet or shelves.

If you install the unit in an enclosure, make sure there

is adequate space at the top of the unit to allow hot air

to rise and escape. If the monitor becomes too hot, the

overheat protector will be activated and the monitor will

be turned off. If this happens, turn off the power to the

monitor and unplug the power cord. If the room where

the monitor is installed is particularly hot, move the

monitor to a cooler location, and wait for 60 minutes to

cool the monitor. If the problem persists, contact your

dealer for service.

2. Do not use this unit's polarized plug with extension cords

or outlets unless the prongs can be completely inserted.

3. Do not expose the unit to water or moisture.

4. Avoid damage to the power cord, and do not attempt to

modify the power cord.

5. Unplug the power cord during electrical storms or if

the unit will not be used over a long period.

6. Do not open the cabinet which has potentially dangerous

high voltage components inside. If the unit is damaged in

this way the warranty will be void. Moreover, there is a

serious risk of electric shock.

7. Do not attempt to service or repair the unit. The

manufacturer is not liable for any bodily harm or damage

caused if unqualified persons attempt service or open

the back cover. Refer all service to authorized Service

Centers.

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Important

Information

To avoid damage and prolong operating life:

1. Use only with 100-240V 50/60Hz AC power supply.

Continued operation at line voltages greater than 100-

240 Volts AC will shorten the life of the unit, and might

even cause a fire hazard.

2. Handle the unit carefully when installing it and do not

drop.

3. Set the unit away from heat, excessive dust, and direct

sunlight.

4. Protect the inside of the unit from liquids and small

metal objects. In case of accident, unplug the power

cord and have it serviced by an authorized Service

Center.

5. Do not hit or scratch the panel surface as this causes

flaws on the surface of the screen.

6. For correct installation and mounting it is strongly

recommended to use a trained, authorized dealer.

7. As is the case with any phosphor-based display (like a

CRT monitor, for example) light output will gradually

decrease over the life of a Plasma Display Panel.

8. To avoid sulfurization it is strongly recommended not to

place the unit in a dressing room in a public bath or hot

spring bath.

9. Do not use in a moving vehicle, as the unit could drop or

topple over and cause injuries.

10. Do not place the unit on its side, upside-down or with the

screen facing up or down, to avoid combustion or electric

shock.

Plasma monitor cleaning procedure:

1. Use a wiping cloth (attached) or a soft dry cloth to clean

the front panel and bezel area. Never use solvents such as

alcohol or thinner to clean these surfaces.

2. Clean plasma ventilation areas with a vacuum cleaner

with a soft brush nozzle attachment.

NOTE:

When you connect a computer to this monitor, use an RGB

cable including the ferrite core on both ends of the cable.

And regarding DVI and power cable, attach the supplied

ferrite cores. If you do not do this, this monitor will not

conform to mandatory FCC standards.

Attaching the ferrite cores:

Set the ferrite cores on both ends of the DVI cable (not

supplied), and both ends of the power cable (supplied).

Close the lid tightly until the clamps click.

Use the band to fasten the ferrite core (supplied) to the

DVI cable.

DVI cable (not supplied)

core (small)

Connector

band

Power cable (supplied)

core (large)

3. To ensure proper ventilation, cleaning of the ventilation

areas must be carried out monthly. More frequent cleaning

may be necessary depending on the environment in which

the plasma monitor is installed.

Recommendations to avoid or minimize phosphor burn-in:

Like all phosphor-based display devices and all other gas

plasma displays, plasma monitors can be susceptible to

phosphor burn under certain circumstances. Certain

operating conditions, such as the continuous display of a

static image over a prolonged period of time, can result in

phosphor burn if proper precautions are not taken. To protect

your investment in this plasma monitor, please adhere to the

following guidelines and recommendations for minimizing

the occurrence of image burn:

* Always enable and use your computer's screen saver

function during use with a computer input source.

* Display a moving image whenever possible.

* Change the position of the menu display from time to time.

* Always power down the monitor when you are finished

using it.

If the plasma monitor is in long term use or continuous

operation take the following measures to reduce the

likelihood of phosphor burn:

* Lower the Brightness and Contrast levels as much as

possible without impairing image readability.

* Display an image with many colors and color gradations

(i.e. photographic or photo-realistic images).

* Create image content with minimal contrast between light

and dark areas, for example white characters on black

backgrounds. Use complementary or pastel color whenever

possible.

* Avoid displaying images with few colors and distinct,

sharply defined borders between colors.

Note: Burn-in is not covered by the warranty.

Contact your dealer for other recommended procedures that

will best suit your particular application needs.

CAUTION:

WHEN POSITIONING THIS EQUIPMENT ENSURE THAT

THE MAINS PLUG AND SOCKET IS EASILY ACCES-

SIBLE.

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appro-

priate authorization may invalidate the user's right to

operate the equipment.

WARNING:

Handling the cord on this product or cords associated

with accessories sold with the product will expose you

to lead, a chemical known to the State of California and

other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after

handling.

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Important

Information

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. (1) This device may

not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

U.S. Responsible Party:

Address:

Tel. No.:

PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.

P.O. BOX 1760, LONG BEACH, CA.,

90801-1760 U.S.A.

800 (421-1625)

Type of Product:

Equipment Classification:

Models:

Plasma Display

Class B Peripheral

PDP-424MV

We hereby declare that the equipment specified above

conforms to the technical standards as specified in the FCC Rules.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is located on the

rear panel. Please write this serial number on your en-

closed waranty card and keep in a secure place. This is

for your security.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

Caution

This model is for use with the following optional accessories.

Use with other optional accessories is capable of resulting in

instability causing possible injury.

Speakers: PDP-S32-LR

Table top stand: PDK-TS09

Wall mount unit: PDK-WM04

Tilt mount unit: PDK-WT01

Ceiling mount unit: PDK-CK01