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Important User Guidance Information
PIONEER bears no responsibility for any damages arising from
incorrect use of the product by you or other people, malfunc-
tions when in use, other product related problems, and use of
the product except in cases where the company must be liable.
Information of pixel defect
Plasma screens display information using pixels. Pioneer
plasma display panels contain a very large number of pixels.
(Depending on the panel size; over 2.3 million pixels in case of
a 42 inch display, over 3.1 million pixels in case of a 50 inch
display). All Pioneer display panels are manufactured using a
very high level of ultra-precision technology and undergo
individual quality control. In rare cases, some pixels can be
permanently switched off, or on, resulting in either a black or
colored pixel permanently fixed on the screen. This effect is
common to all plasma displays because it is a consequence of
the technology. If the defective pixels are visible at a normal
viewing distance of between 2.5 meters and 3.5 meters (8.2 feet
and 11.5 feet) while viewing a normal broadcast (i.e. not a test
card, still image or single color display) please contact Pioneer
Customer Support Div. (USA) or Customer Satisfaction Dept.
(CANADA). See back cover for contact information. If, however,
they can only be seen close up or during single color displays
then this is considered normal for this technology.
Infrared rays
The Plasma Display releases infrared rays because of its
characteristics. Depending on how the Plasma Display is in
use, the remote controls of nearby equipment may be adversely
affected or wireless headphones using infrared rays are
interfered by noise. If this is the case, place that equipment at a
location where its remote control sensor is not affected.
Radio interference
While this product meets the required specifications, it emits a
small amount of noise. If you place such equipment as an AM
radio, personal computer, and VCR close to this product, that
equipment may be interfered. If this happens, place that
equipment far enough from this product.
Plasma Display driving sound
The screen of the Plasma Display is composed of extremely fine
pixels and these pixels emit light according to received video
signals. This principle may make you hear buzz sound or
electrical circuit hamming from the Plasma Display.
Also note that the rotation speed of the cooling fan motor
increases when the ambient temperature of the product
becomes high. You may hear the sound of the fan motor at that
time.
Do not attach such items as labels and tape to the
product
• This may result in the discoloration or scratch of the cabinet.
When not using the product for a long period of time
• If you do not use the product for a long period of time, the
functions of the product may be adversely affected. Switch on
and run the product occasionally.
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Condensation
• Condensation may take place on the surface or inside of the
product when the product is rapidly moved from a cold place
to a warm place or just after a heater is switched on in winter
morning, for example. When condensation takes place, do
not switch on the product and wait until condensation
disappears. Using the product with condensation may result
in malfunction.
Cleaning the screen
• When cleaning the screen of this product, gently wipe it with
a soft dry cloth; the supplied cleaning cloth or other similar
cloths (e.g., cotton and flannel). If you use a hard cloth or rub
the screen hard, the surface of the screen will be scratched.
• If you clean the surface of the screen with a wet cloth, water
droplets on the surface may enter into the product, resulting
in malfunction.
Cleaning the cabinet
• When cleaning the cabinet of this product, gently wipe it with
a soft dry cloth; the supplied cleaning cloth or other similar
cloths (e.g., cotton and flannel). If you use a hard cloth or rub
the cabinet hard, the surface of the cabinet will be scratched.
• The cabinet of this product is mostly composed of plastic. Do
not use chemicals such as benzine or thinner to clean the
cabinet. Using these chemicals may result in quality deterio-
ration or coating removal.
• Do not expose the product to volatile gas or fluid such as
pesticide. Do not make the product contact with rubber or
vinyl products for a long period of time. The effect of plasti-
cizer in the plastic may result in quality deterioration or
coating removal.
• If you clean the surface of the cabinet with a wet cloth, water
droplets on the surface may enter into the product, resulting
in malfunction.
Handles at the rear of the Plasma Display
• Do not remove the handles from the rear of the Plasma
Display.
• When moving the Plasma Display, ask another person for
help and use the handles attached to the rear of the Plasma
Display. Do not move the Plasma Display by holding only a
single handle. Use the handles as shown.
• Do not use the handles to hang the product when installing
or carrying the product, for example. Do not use the handles
for the purpose of preventing the product from tilting over.