2 †P LASMA MONITORImportant InformationWarnings and Safety PrecautionThe NEC plasma monitor is designed and manufactured to pro-vide long, trouble-free service. No maintenance other than clean-ing is required. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the panel. Never usesolvents such as alcohol or thinner to clean the panel surface.The plasma display panel consists of fine picture elements (cells).Although NEC produces the plasma display panels with more than99.99 percent active cells, there may be some cells that do notproduce light or remain lit.For operating safety and to avoid damage to the unit, read care-fully and observe the following instructions.To avoid shock and fire hazards:1. Provide adequate space for ventilation to avoid internal heatbuild-up. Do not cover rear vents or install in a closed cabinetor shelves.The unit is equipped with cooling fans. If you install the unit inan enclosure, be sure there is adequate space at the top of theunit to allow hot air to rise and escape.If the monitor becomes too hot, the overheat protector will beactivated and the monitor will be turned off. If this happens,turn off the power to the monitor and unplug the power cord. Ifthe room where the monitor is installed is particularly hot, movethe monitor to a cooler location, and wait for the monitor tocool for 60 minutes. If the problem persists, contact your NECdealer for service.2. Do not use the power cord polarized plug with extension cordsor outlets unless the prongs can be completely inserted.3. Do not expose unit to water or moisture.4. Avoid damage to the power cord, and do not attempt to modifythe power cord.5. Unplug unit during electrical storms or if unit will not be usedover a long period.6. Do not open the cabinet which has potentially dangerous highvoltage components inside. If the unit is damaged in this waythe warranty will be void. Moreover, there is a serious risk ofelectric shock.7. Do not attempt to service or repair the unit. NEC is not liablefor any bodily harm or damage caused if unqualified personsattempt service or open the back cover. Refer all service toauthorized NEC Service Centers.RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI-FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.This symbol warns the user that uninsulated volt-age within the unit may have sufficient magnitudeto cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerousto make any kind of contact with any part inside ofthis unit.This symbol alerts the user that important litera-ture concerning the operation and maintenanceof this unit has been included. Therefore, it shouldbe read carefully in order to avoid any problems.WARNINGTO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EX-POSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO DO NOTUSE THIS UNIT'S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSIONCORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS, UNLESS THEPRONGS CAN BE FULLY INSERTED. REFRAIN FROMOPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGECOMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI-FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.DOC compliance NoticeThis Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Ca-nadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.WARNINGThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-its for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCRules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference when the equipment is operated in acommercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, andcan radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and usedin accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful in-terference to radio communications. Operation of this equipmentin a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in whichcase the user will be required to correct the interference at his ownexpense.PrecautionsPlease read this manual carefully before using your NEC plasmamonitor and keep the manual handy for future reference.CAUTION