34Error/Warning DisplaysIf for any reason an error occurs in this monitor, the LEDs above the picture adjusting knob flash at 1-secondintervals (informing you of the error/warning display).Maintenance• To clean the cabinet or surface of the liquid crystal protection panel, gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth.If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a weak detergent solution and then wrung-out to clean thesurfaces, then use a dry cloth to finish. Water or similar substances getting inside the monitor can cause a malfunction.• Never use thinner or benzene to clean this unit.Doing so would cause the surface of the monitor to become discolored, and cause paint to peel.• Do not spray cleansers directly onto the monitor.Water or similar substances getting inside the monitor can cause a malfunction.Maintenance InspectionsMaintenance inspections are necessary for the user to use this equipment safely. It is important to keep monitorfunctions in good condition at all times through periodical and appropriate maintenance. In order to use this monitorfor a long time, and to make full use of all of its functions, be sure to carry out the following maintenanceinspections.1. Necessity of periodical maintenance servicesA backlight is used in the liquid crystal panel. Thispart (consumable) deteriorates as time passes, andcan cause performance levels to drop, or may causea malfunction.Therefore, in addition to the after-service repairsperformed if a malfunction occurs, it is essential thatgeneral servicing and maintenance servicing areconducted on a regular basis, to prevent malfunctionsand accidents caused by the deterioration ofconsumable parts, and to keep the monitor workingnormally.2. Standard maintenance time guidelines and itemsto be performedThe following maintenance performance times givestandard guidelines for when to perform maintenance,and do not indicate the individual lifespan of yourequipment. Also, note that the deterioration timevaries depending on the usage environment and wayin which the equipment is used.* You cannot replace just the backlight unit on its own.Error/Warning displays Symptom SolutionInverter error If a malfunction occurs in the inverter thatcontrols the backlight brightness, thebacklight will switch OFF.The screen becomes completely black.Switch the power supply OFF once, thenswitch it back ON again. If an error is stilldisplayed, contact the vendor where youpurchased the monitor.Fan stopErrorThe fan in the back of the monitor stops ifa malfunction occurs. If a picture is beingdisplayed when the malfunction occurs, itwill continue being displayed as is.Switch the power supply OFF once, thenswitch it back ON again. If the error is stilldisplayed after this, contact the vendorwhere you purchased the monitorimmediately.If a fan stop error occurs, setting “FANMOTOR” to “OFF” in the “SYSTEMCONFIG” menu (refer to page 21) allowsyou to continue using the monitor withreduced screen brightness.Part name Quantity Periodic maintenanceinspection timeBacklightand liquidcrystal panel1Replace every 50,000hours *Fan 1 Replace every 10,000hours