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Important User Guidance Information
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CAUTION
PIONEER bears no responsibility for any damage arising from 
incorrect use of the product by you or other people, 
malfunctions when in use, other product related problems, 
and use of the product except in cases where the company 
must be liable.
Plasma Display protection function
When still images (such as photos and computer images) stay 
on the screen for an extended period of time, the screen will be 
slightly dimmed. This is because the protection function of the 
Plasma Display automatically adjusts the brightness to protect 
the screen when detecting still images; so this does not 
designate malfunction. The screen is dimmed when a still 
image is detected for about three minutes.
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 cells in case of a 
43 inch display, over 2.9 million pixels in case of a 50 inch 
display, over 3.1 million cells in case of a 61 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 coloured 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 and 3.5 meters whilst viewing a normal 
broadcast (i.e. not a test card, still image or single colour 
display) please contact the supplying dealer. 
If, however, they can only be seen close up or during single 
colour 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 Media 
Receiver 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 discolouration 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.
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 surface of the screen and the glossy 
surface of the front cabinet
• When cleaning the surface of the screen or the glossy 
surface of the front cabinet, gently wipe it with a dry soft 
cloth; the supplied cleaning cloth or other similar cloths 
(e.g., cotton and flannel). If you use a dusty or hard cloth or 
if you rub the screen hard, the surface of the product 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 clean soft cloth (e.g., cotton and flannel). If you use a 
dusty or hard cloth or if you 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 benzene or thinner to clean the 
cabinet. Using these chemicals may result in quality 
deterioration 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 
plasticizer 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.
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