3INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing this PIONEER HDTV ProjectionMonitor.Please read the precautionary instructions enclosed with theseoperating instructions please do so before proceeding.After learning how to operate the Projection Monitor, be sureto keep this manual handy for future reference.[For U.S. model]IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEnThe serial number for this equipment is located in the Rearpanel. Please write this serial number on your enclosedwarranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for yoursecurity.In this manual, we refer to the 'HDTV PROJECTION MONITOR',as the 'Projection Monitor' or the 'Monitor'.Note on the SPLIT screen and SEARCH screen functionsThe SPLIT screen and SEARCH screen functions provided inthis monitor are intended for private viewing only.Use of the above video processing functions for profitmakingpurpose or for public viewing (clubs, hotels, etc.) without priorauthorization from the transmitter and/or owner of the videoprogram (s) may be an infringement of existing copyright laws.NOTICE ON ADVERSE EFFECTS TO TV TUBEImage Burn-in : Displaying the same images on your Monitor (such as still or paused images, TV/video games,close-captioning, computer programs, on-screen displays, or other images with static or virtually static portions)for a prolonged period of time may cause permanent residual images to appear on your Monitor.Avoid displaying the same image continuously over a long period of time. If the same image is displayedcontinuously for several hours, or for shorter periods of time over several days, a permanent after-image mayremain on the screen due to burning of the phosphorous materials contained in your Monitor. Such imagesmay become less noticeable if moving images are later displayed, but they will not disappear completely. ForGames, please select the Game Mode (page 52), and do not view static or virtually static images on yourMonitor for more than two hours. After displaying static or virtually static images on your Monitor, it isrecommended that you view a normal moving picture in the "WIDE" or "FULL" screen setting for three (3)times longer than the time the static or virtually static images were displayed.WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cordsassociated with accessories sold with the product willexpose you to lead, a chemical known to the State ofCalifornia and other governmental entities to cause cancerand birth defects or other reproductive harm.Wash hands after handling.