Pioneer PDP 5040HD, PDP 4340HD manual Safety Precautions

02Safety Precautions

Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/ or fire. In order to prevent potential danger, please ob- serve the following instructions when installing, operat- ing and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your product, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.

1.Read instructions—All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is operated.

2.Keep this manual in a safe place—These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a safe place for future reference.

3.Observe warnings—All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely.

4.Follow instructions—All operating instructions must be followed.

5.Cleaning—Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. Use a damp cloth to clean the product. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

6.Attachments—Do not use attachments not recom- mended by the manufacturer. Use of inadequate at- tachments can result in accidents.

7.Water and moisture—Do not use the product near water, such as bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink and laundry tub, swimming pool and in a wet basement.

8.Stand—Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an un- stable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer.

9.When relocating the product placed on a cart, it must be moved with utmost care. Sudden stops, excessive force and nueven floor surface can cause the product to fall from the cart.

10.Ventilation—The vents and other openings in the cabi- net are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventila- tion can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ven- tilation openings. This product is not designed for built- in installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ven- tilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions are followed.

11.Power source—This product must operate on a power source specified on the specification label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply used in your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

12.Power cord protection—The power cords must be routed properly to prevent people from stepping on them or objects from resting on them. Check the cords at the plugs and product.

13.The plasma Display used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the plasma Display breaks.

14.Overloading—Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords. Overloading can cause fire or electric shock.

15.Entering of objects and liquids—Never insert an ob- ject into the product through vents or openings. High voltage flows in the product, and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or short internal parts. For the same reason, do not spill water or liquid on the product.

16.Servicing—Do not attempt to service the product your- self. Removing covers can expose you to high voltage and other dangerous conditions. Request a qualified service person to perform servicing.

17.Repair—If any of the following conditions occurs, un- plug the power cord from the AC outlet, and request a qualified service person to perform repairs.

a.When the power cord or plug is damaged.

b.When a liquid was spilled on the product or when objects have fallen into the product.

c.When the product has been exposed to rain or wa- ter.

d.When the product does not operate properly as de- scribed in the operating instructions.

Do not touch the controls other than those de- scribed in the operating instructions. Improper ad- justment of controls not described in the instruc- tions can cause damage, which often requires ex- tensive adjustment work by a qualified technician.

e.When the product has been dropped or damaged.

f.When the product displays an abnormal condition. Any noticeable abnormality in the product indicates that the product needs servicing.

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