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FAQ

Q. How do I clean my Plasma Monitor?

Q. Why does my display reverse polarity every 10 seconds?
Q. What are regional codes?
 
How do I clean my Plasma Monitor?
Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of this unit. The recommended way to clean the display and related parts is described below. Before cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
  • Cleaning the display panel body and remote control:
    Do not under any circumstances use solvents such as benzene or thinner for cleaner. Use of such liquids may cause deterioration or peeling of paint from the display or remote 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.
  • Cleaning the screen:
    1) After dusting, wipe the screen gently using the supplied cleaning cloth or a soft cloth. Also, you can purchase Plasma cleaning kits from local retailers.
    2) Do not use tissue or a rough cloth. As the surface of the screen is easily scratched, do not rub it or hit it with a hard object.
  • Cleaning the vents:
    As a general rule, use a vacuum cleaner about once a month to clean the vents on the rear panel of the display of dust buildup (set the vacuum cleaner to its weakest setting when doing this). Using the unit without cleaning it of dust will cause the internal temperature to increase, resulting in possible breakdown or fire.
Why does my display reverse polarity every 10 seconds?
  1. Your stereo may be in the Reverse Demo.
  2. If you do not perform an operation within about 30 seconds, screen indications start to reverse, and then continue reversing every 10 seconds.
  3. To turn this feature off, enter the Initial Setting Menu. Press and HOLD the source button, until the stereo shuts off.
  4. Pressing button 5 on the faceplate when the power to the radio is switched OFF while the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON cancels the Reverse Demo mode.
  5. Press button 5 again to start the Reverse mode.
What are regional codes?
Motion picture studios want to control the home release of movies in different countries because theater releases aren’t simultaneous (a movie may come out on DVD in the US when it’s just hitting screens in Europe). Therefore they have required that the DVD standard include codes, which can be used to lock out the playback of certain discs in certain geographical regions. All players sold in each region will have that region’s code built into the player. The player will refuse to play these "region coded" discs, which are not allowed in the region. However, regional codes are entirely optional. Discs without codes will play on any player in any country. Some studios have already announced that only their new releases will have regional codes. There are six regions.
  1. United States and Canada
  2. Europe and Japan
  3. Far East (except Japan & China)
  4. South America
  5. Africa and the Middle East
  6. China

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