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Warnings and Safety Precautions
The monitor
is designed
and manufactured
to provide
long, trouble-
flee service.
No maintenance
other
than
cleaning
is required.
Use a
soil dry cloth to clean the panel. Never use solvents
such as alcohol
or thinner
to clean the panel surface.
The display panel consists
of fine picture
elements
(cells). Although
the display panels
are produced
with more than 99.99
percent
active
cells, there may be some ceils that
do not produce
light or remain
lit.
For operating
safety
and to avoid damage
to the unit,
read carefiJlly
and observe
the following
instructions.
To avoid shock and fire hazards:
1.
Provide
adequate
space |br ventilation
to avoid internal
heat
build-up.
Do not cover rear vents or install in a closed
cabinet
or
shelves.
The unit is equipped with cooling fans. lfyou install the unit in
an enclosure, be 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 of['. If this happens, turn
off the power to the monitor and un-plug the power cord. If the
room where the monitor is installed is particularly hot, move the
monitor to a cooler location, and wait |br the monitor to cool For
60 minutes.
If the problem persists, contact your dealer lbr service.
2. Do not use the power cord plug with extension cords or outlets
unless all prongs can be completely inserted.
3.
Do not
expose
unit
to water or
moisture.
4. Avoid damage to the power cord, and do not attempt to modify
the power cord.
5. Unplug unit during electrical storms or if unit will not be used
over a long period.
6. Do not open the unit which has potentially dangerous high
voltage components
inside. If the unit is damaged from opening
the cabinet the warranty will be void. Moreover, there is a serious
risk of electric shock.
7. Do not attempt to service or repair the unit. Tram is not liable for
any bodily harm or damage caused if unqualified persons attempt
service or open the back cover. Rei?r all service to authorized
Service Centers.
IMPORTANTTIPS: Caring for Your
Monitor
Toavoiddamage andprolong operating life:
I. Use only with 120V 50/60Hz AC power supply. Continued
operation at line voltages greater than 120 Volts AC will shorten
the lif? of the unit, and might cause a fire hazard.
2.
Handle
the unit carefiJlly when
installing
it.
].
Locate set 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 unit and have it serviced by an
authorized service centeL
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. Like all phosphor-based
display devices, monitors can be
susceptible to uneven phosphor aging under certain
circumstances. Certain operating conditions, such as the
continuous display of a static image over a prolonged period of
time, can result in uneven phosphor aging if proper precautions
are not taken. To protect your investment in this monitor, please
adhere to the following guidelines and recommendations
Ibr
minimizing the occurrence of uneven phosphor aging:
•
Always enable and use your computer's screen saver function
during use with a computer input source.
•
Display a moving image whenever possible.
•
Always power down the monitor when you are finished using it.
•
If viewing with a 4/3 aspect ratio |br long periods of time, set side
gray level at 3 or 4.
If the monitor is in long term use or continuousoperation take the following
measuresto reduce the likelihood of uneven phosphoraging:
•
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 (lbr example, white characters on black backgrounds).
Use complementary
or pastel color whenever possible.
•
Avoid displaying images with l?w colors and distinct, sharply
defined borders between colors.
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