!Donot disassemble or modify this unit, as
thereare high-voltage components inside
whichmay cause an electric shock. Be sure
toconsult your dealer or the nearest author-
izedPIONEER Service Station for internal in-
spection,adjustments or repairs.
Handling the display
!Whenthe display is subjected to direct sun-
lightfor a long period of time, it will be-
comevery hot resulting in possible
damageto the LCD screen. When not
usingthis unit, close the display and avoid
exposingit to direct sunlight.
!Thedisplay should be used within the tem-
peratureranges shown below.
Storagetemperature range: -4 °F to +176 °F
Attemperatures higher or lower than the
operatingtemperature range the display
maynot operate normally.
!TheLCD screen of this unit is exposed in
orderto increase its visibility within the ve-
hicle.Please do not press strongly on itas
thismay damage it.
!Donot place anything on the display when
itis opened. Also, do notattempt to carr y
outangle adjustment, or open/close the
displayby hand. Applying strong force to
thedisplay may damage it.
!Donot push the LCD screen with much
forceas this may scratch it.
!Becareful not to place anything between
thedisplay and the main body when the
displayis opening or closing. If an object
getsbetween the display and main body,
thedisplay may stop working.
!Becareful of fingers, long hair, and loose
articlesof clothing which could possibly
getcaught between the display and the
mainbody and cause serious injur y.
Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen
!Ifthe display is near the vent of an air con-
ditionerwhen it is opened, make surethat
airfrom the air conditioner is not blowing
onit. Heat from the heater may damage
theLCD screen, and cool airfrom the cool-
ermay cause moisture to form inside the
displayresulting in possible damage. Also,
ifthe display is cooled down by the cooler,
thescreen may become dark, or the life
spanof the small fluorescent tube used in-
sidethe display may be shortened.
!Smallblack dots or white dots (bright dots)
mayappear on the LCD screen. These are
dueto the characteristics of the LCD
screenand do not indicate a problem with
thedisplay.
!Atlow temperatures, the LCD screen may
bedark for a while after the power is turned
on.
!TheLCD screen will be difficult to see if it is
exposedto direct sunlight.
!Whenusing a portable phone, keep the an-
tennaof the portable phone away from the
displayto prevent disruption of the videoby
theappearance of spots, colored stripes,
etc.
Keeping the display in goodcondition
!Whenremoving dust from the screen or
cleaningthe display, first turn the system
poweroff, then wipe with a soft dry cloth.
!Whenwiping the screen, take care not to
scratchthe surface. Do notuse harsh or
abrasivechemical cleaners.
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