Standards, Safety Notes, General information

1. Standards

This monitor is an information-technology device and complies with the following directives and standards of the European Union:

•89/336/CEE dated 3 May 1989 with subsequent modifications (Directive 92/31/CEE dated April 1992 and Directive 93/68/CEE dated 22 July 1993)

•73/23/CEE dated 19 February 1973 with subsequent modifications (Directive 93/68/CEE dated 22 July 1993)

•EN55022, EN55024, EN61000-3-2/-3 (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

•EN60065 (Safety Requirements).

The compliance with the requirements of these standards is certified by the markings applied to the device.

2. Safety Notes

In order to avoid the risk of injuries and accidents during normal use, you should read and comply with the follo- wing safety notes. Incorrect installation or connection of the monitor could result in damage to the monitor itself and to other devices connected to it. Observe the warnings on the monitor and in these operating instructions. Never allow children to operate electrical equipment without supervision.

General information

The monitor you have purchased complies with the highest quality requirements in this sector and has been inspected for pixel faults in accordance with the strict standard ISO 13406-2, Fault Class II. In spite of the extreme care taken during manufacture, its is still possible, for technological reasons, that a few pixels do not function cor- rectly.

Please note that such pixel faults cannot be regarded as a sufficient reason for warranty claims as long as they do not exceed the limits laid down in the above-mentioned standard.

Under certain circumstances, there may be some hum on the sound channel of the monitor. This normally origina- tes from the main voltage and may be caused by connecting the earthing wires of different devices together. You can prevent it by connecting a so-called sheath-current filter between the incoming antenna cable and the antenna input to the monitor. Such filters, which look like a small adapter, can be purchased from your local dealer.

For technical reasons, the monitor may also generate some noise, but this may not exceed the value shown in the device specification.

If your monitor is connected to an external antenna, this antenna must be earthed to prevent electric shocks and to discharge any static electricity which may be generated. The earth connection must comply with the applicable national regulations.

Ambient conditions

Never use the monitor in ambient conditions which do not comply with the technical data shown at the end of the- se operating instructions.

Use of the monitor under other conditions can result in electric shocks, fire or failure of the monitor.

Protect the monitor against moisture. This includes continuous high relative-humidity values, water in the immedia- te vicinity, water dripping or splashing from other objects and rain. Do not place objects filled with water, such as flower vases, on the monitor. When connecting an external antenna, take care that no water can enter at the point where the antenna cable passes through the external wall.

When installing the monitor, allow it to adapt itself to the temperature in the room in which it is installed. If moistu- re condenses on the monitor, allow it to evaporate completely before switching on.

If this is not done, there is a risk of electric shocks and irreparable damage to the monitor.

Protect the monitor against high temperatures. Do not expose it to direct sunlight. Do not install it close to fires, radiators or other sources of heat. Take care that the heat generated by the monitor can be dissipated: do not block the ventilation slits. Ensure that there is sufficient space between the ventilation slits and other pieces of furni- ture (above and below the monitor and on both sides). Do not allow curtains or drapes to hang over the monitor.

If this is not done, the monitor may overheat and may even catch fire.