Warnings And Safety Precautions; Important Tips: Caring For Your Monitor - RCA Scenium PHD50300 User Manual

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Warnings
and Safety Precautions
The monitor is designed
and manul_ctured
to provide
long, trouble-free
service. No maintenance
other than
cleaning is required.
Use a soft 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 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 in a closed cabinet or shelves.
The unit is equipped
with cooling fans. If you 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 off. 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 for the monitor
to cool for 60 minutes.
If the problem
persists, contact your dealer for 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.
.
6.
Unplug unit during electrical storms or if unit will not
be used over a long period.
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 tire unit. Tmnr is
not liable R)r any bodily harm or damage caused if
unqualified
persons attempt service or open the back
cover. Refer all service to authorized
Service Centers.
IMPORTANT TIPS: Caring for Your
Monitor
To avoid
damage
and prolong
operating
life:
1.
Use only with 120V 50/60Hz AC power supply.
Continued
operation
at line vohages greater than 12(1
Volts AC will shorten the life of the unit, and might
cause a fire hazard.
2.
Handle the unit carefully when installing it.
3.
Locate set away from heat, excessive
dust, and direct
sunlight.
4,
Protect
the inside
of tire trait from liquids
and small
metal objects.
In case of accident,
unplug
the unit 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 tire screen.
6.
For correct installation
and mounting
it is strongly
recommended
to use a trained, attthorized
dealer.
7.
Like all phosphor-based
display devices, monitors can
be susceptible
to uneven
phosphor
aging under cellain
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
for
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 for long periods of
time, set side gray level at 3 or 4.
If the monitor
is in long term use or
continuous
operation
take the following
measures
to reduce
the likelihood
of uneven
phosphor
aging:
Lower the BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST levels its
much as possihle
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 betv, een
light and clark
areas
(fi)r
example, white characters
on
black backgrounds).
Use complementary
or pastel
color whenever
possible.
Avoid displaying
images with t)w colors and dislinct.
sharply defined borders between
colors.

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