2Important InformationWarnings and Safety PrecautionThe NEC PlasmaSync 42/50PD1 is designed andmanufactured to provide long, trouble-free service. Nomaintenance other than cleaning is required. Use asoft dry cloth to clean the panel. Never use solventssuch as alcohol or thinner to clean the panel surface.The plasma display panel consists of fine picture ele-ments (cells). Although NEC produces the plasma dis-play panels with more than 99.99 percent active cells,there may be some cells that do not produce light orremain lit.For operating safety and to avoid damage to the unit,read carefully and observe the following instructions.To avoid shock and fire hazards:1. Provide adequate space for ventilation to avoid inter-nal heat build-up. Do not cover rear vents or install in aclosed cabinet or shelves.The unit is equipped with cooling fans. If you installthe unit in an enclosure, be sure there is adequate spaceat the top of the unit to allow hot air to rise and escape.If the monitor becomes too hot, the overheat protectorwill be activated and the monitor will be turned off. Ifthis happens, turn off the power to the monitor and un-plug the power cord. If the room where the monitor isinstalled is particularly hot, move the monitor to a coolerlocation, and wait for the monitor to cool for 60 min-utes. If the problem persists, contact your NEC dealerfor service.2. Do not use the power cord polarized plug with exten-sion cords or outlets unless the prongs can be completelyinserted.3. Do not expose unit to water or moisture.4. Avoid damage to the power cord, and do not attempt tomodify the power cord.5. Unplug unit during electrical storms or if unit will notbe used over a long period.6. Do not open the cabinet which has potentially danger-ous high voltage components inside. If the unit is dam-aged in this way the warranty will be void. Moreover,there is a serious risk of electric shock.7. Do not attempt to service or repair the unit. NEC is notliable for any bodily harm or damage caused if unquali-fied persons attempt service or open the back cover.Refer all service to authorized NEC Service Centers.8. Do not attempt to install or mount the unit yourself.Please contact your NEC dealer for installation.PrecautionsPlease read this manual carefully before using your NECPlasmaSync 42/50PD1 42/50inch Plasma Monitor and keepthe manual handy for future reference.RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NOUSER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIEDSERVICE PERSONNEL.This symbol warns the user that uninsulatedvoltage within the unit may have sufficientmagnitude to cause electric shock. There-fore, it is dangerous to make any kind ofcontact with any part inside of this unit.This symbol alerts the user that importantliterature concerning the operation andmaintenance of this unit has been included.Therefore, it should be read carefully inorder to avoid any problems.WARNINGTO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO DO NOT USETHIS UNIT'S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORDRECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS, UNLESS THE PRONGSCAN BE FULLY INSERTED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING THECABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTSINSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER-SONNEL.DOC compliance NoticeThis Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements ofthe Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.WARNINGThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits 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 harmfulinterference 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 hisown expense.CAUTION