Pioneer PDP 434CMX, PDP 504CMX, PDP-504CMX-S Additional Information, Cleaning, Troubleshooting, About the self diagnosis mode

Additional Information

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Cleaning Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of this unit. The recommended way to clean the display and related parts is described below.

Before cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

Cleaning the display panel body and remote control

Do not under any circumstances use solvents such as benzine or thinner for cleaner. Use of such liquids may cause deterioration or peeling of paint from the display or remote control unit.

Wipe the display and remote control gently with a soft cloth. In the case of excessive dirt buildup, dampen a soft cloth with a diluted neutral cleaning detergent and after wringing the cloth thoroughly, wipe the component and then dry it with a dry soft cloth.

Cleaning the screen

After dusting, wipe the screen gently using the supplied cleaning cloth or a soft cloth. Do not use tissue or a rough cloth. As the surface of the screen is easily scratched, do not rub it or hit it with a hard object.

Cleaning the vents

As a general rule, use a vacuum cleaner about once a month to clean the vents on the rear panel of the display of dust buildup (set the vacuum cleaner to its weakest setting when doing this).

Using the unit without cleaning it of dust will cause the internal temperature to increase, resulting in possible breakdown or fire.

Vents

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Vents

Illustration depicts PDP-504CMX model.

What may at first seem to be an malfunction, may be remedied with a quick check.

Please check to see if a warning is displayed on the screen. If displayed, refer to the table below and check the mode. If there is no display check to see if the problem is listed on page 35. The problem may also be caused by something other than this unit so please also check the other components being used such as a video deck. If the problem can still not be solved please consult the dealer where this unit was purchased.

About the self diagnosis mode

Messages appear on the bottom of this unit’s screen to indicate operation or connection faults. After message confirmation, check the condition of the unit.

ERROR MESSAGE	REMEDY
CAUTION	¶ The current input signal is
OUT OF RANGE	not supported by the unit.
or	Check the Computer signal
CAUTION	compatibility table on
UNSUPPORTED SIGNAL	pages 38 to 41, and change
or	the computer’s output
SIGNAL NG	signal setting appropriately.
WARNING	¶ Turn off main power (page
THERMAL ALERT	9).
SHUT DOWN (**)	¶ Is ambient temperature
	too high?
	¶ Remove any objects
	blocking the cooling vents
	on the plasma display.
WARNING	¶ Cooling fan has
FAN FAILURE	malfunctioned.
SHUT DOWN (**)	Immediately turn off
	power, remove power plug
	from its outlet, and consult
	a Pioneer service center or
	your dealer.
ERROR	¶ An invalid operation has
INVALID KEY ENTRY	been attempted. Check
	input signals, connections
	and other settings.
SHUT DOWN (**)	¶ Turn off main power, wait
	for 1-2 minutes, then try
	turning power on again. If
	problem persists, remove
	power plug from its outlet
	and consult a Pioneer
	service center or your
	dealer.

In the above, messages contents indicated by (**) represent numerals.

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