Precautions

4.0Precautions

1)If the power shuts down and stays OFF for a long period of time, an internal problem may have occurred (broken part, etc.).

Turn OFF the main power switch on the plasma display then wait 1 to 2 minutes and try turning the power ON again. If the power goes OFF again, the display requires service.

If the display operates normally, continue to use it.

2)When an image (still image, telop, etc.) is shown on the screen for a long period, there is a possibility that the image could be burned in (not able to be removed). Manage this situation by making necessary changes in the video software, projection method, system configuration, etc.

3)The following kinds of input signals could cause inferior image quality.

Video signal that has been dubbed (copied) repeatedly

Copyright-protected video signals

Scrambled cable TV signals

Signals with a sync signal and video signal that are extremely out of phase

4)The fan starts operating when the surrounding temperature is greater than 35 °C. The fan's rpm becomes faster as the temperature increases; this is normal.

5)Screen-saver function (still image detection)

When an image having little to no motion such as a photograph or PC screen is displayed continuously, the brightness slightly drops. To protect the plasma panel, the screen-saver function detects images with little to no motion then automatically adjusts the brightness. This dimming is not an indication that the panel is failing.

Time until the screen-saver function operates:

Normal-operation mode/menu mode: Approximate 3 minutes after the power is turned ON or after the input is switched.

7Self-diagnosis Function

When there is an connection or operation error, a message displays on the screen. After reading the contents of the error message, refer to the chart below before checking the unit.

Error Message

Remedy

CAUTION

The current signal input is not supported by the unit. Check the table of supported

OUT OF RANGE or

input signals on pages 140 - 145 and change the output signal setting.

CAUTION

The current signal input is not supported when FRC is set to MODE2 or MODE3.

UNSUPPORTED SIGNAL or

Check the FRC settings on page 208.

SIGNAL NG

 

 

 

WARNING

Turn OFF the main power.

THERMAL ALERT

Check whether the surrounding temperature is high.

SHUT DOWN (∗∗)

If the cooling vents on the display are blocked, remove the obstacles blocking the

 

vents.

 

 

WARNING

There is a problem with the fan. Immediately turn OFF the power and contact the

FAN FAILURE

Pioneer service center or dealer.

SHUT DOWN (∗∗)

 

ERROR

An invalid operation was attempted. Check the input signals, connections and

INVALID KEY ENTRY

settings.

 

 

SHUT DOWN (∗∗)

Turn the main power OFF, wait 1 or 2 minutes and turn the power ON again. If the

 

problem still persists, remove the power plug from the outlet and contact a Pioneer

 

service center or dealer.

 

 

(∗∗): Numbers are displayed here.

 

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