Vidikron VP-4200, VP-6000 manual 5Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Cleaning, Troubleshooting Tips

5Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of the PlasmaView. Before cleaning, be	5.1
sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet.	Cleaning
Do not under any circumstances use solvents such as benzene or thinner to clean the	Cleaning the Display Panel
PlasmaView. Doing so may cause deterioration or peeling of paint from the display or remote	Body and Remote Control
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.
After dusting, wipe the screen gently using the supplied cleaning cloth or another soft cloth	Cleaning the Screen
(cotton, flannel etc.). Do not use tissue or a rough cloth. The screen surface is easily scratched;
do not rub it or hit it with a hard object.
If you clean the surface of the screen with a wet cloth, water droplets on the surface may
enter into the product and cause a malfunction.
As a general rule, use a vacuum cleaner about once a month to clean the vents on the rear	Cleaning the Vents
panel of the display of dust buildup (set the vacuum cleaner to its weakest setting when
doing this). If not removed, accumulated dust can cause the internal temperature to increase,
resulting in possible breakdown or fire.

Table 5-1provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the PlasmaView. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact your Vidikron dealer or Vidikron Technical Support.

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Troubleshooting Tips

Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom		Possible Cause(s)	Solution
The display does not turn on	•	The PlasmaView is not	• Ensure that the PlasmaView
after initial installation.		plugged in or the AC outlet	is plugged in and that the
		is not active.	AC outlet is active.
	•	The remote control	• Replace the batteries.
		batteries have run out.
The display is on, but there is	•	Incorrect source selection.	• Select the correct source.
no picture or sound.	•	Source component is not	• Turn on the source
		turned on.	component.
	•	Source component is	• Check video connections to
		connected incorrectly or	source component.
		not at all.

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