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Start up Guide
Guide de démarrage
Startleitfaden
Guida iniziale
Startgids
Guía resumida
Plasma Display
Écran à plasma
Plasma-Display
Display a Plasma
Plasmascherm
Pantalla de plasma
PDP-42MXE10
PDP-42MXE10-S


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English
This unit has been designed for use as a computer display monitor.
The optional video card is required if you wish to view other video
signals on the monitor. For details consult your local retail dealer.
Français
Cet appareil est conçu pour une utilisation comme moniteur d'affichage
d'ordinateur.
La carte vidéo optionnelle est nécessaire si vous souhaitez regarder
d'autres signaux sur ce moniteur. Pour plus de renseignements,
consultez votre revendeur.
Deutsch
Dieses Gerät ist als Monitor für Personalcomputer konzipiert.
Wenn andere Videosignale auf diesem Monitor betrachtet werden sollen,
muss die optionale Videokarte installiert werden. Weitere Einzelheiten
hierzu erfahren Sie von Ihrem Fachhändler.
Italiano
Questo apparecchio è stato costruito per essere usato come monitor che
accompagna un computer.
Per poter visualizzare su questo schermo segnali video di altro tipo è
necessario far uso della scheda video opzionale. Per dettagli in proposito
rivolgersi al rivenditore.
Nederlands
Dit toestel is ontworpen voor gebruik als een computermonitor.
U hebt de los verkrijgbare videokaart nodig indien u de monitor wilt
gebruiken voor weergave van andere videosignalen. Raadpleeg uw
plaatselijke dealer voor nadere bijzonderheden.
Español
Esta unidad ha sido diseñada para ser empleada como monitor de
computadora.
Para poder ver otras señales de vídeo en el monitor, es necesario instalar
la tarjeta de vídeo opcional. Para más detalles, consulte a su distribuidor
en la tienda de su localidad.


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Start up Guide
Thank you very much for purchasing this PIONEER product.
Before using your Plasma Display, please read the "Safety
Precautions" and these "Start up Guide" carefully so you
will know how to operate the Plasma Display properly. Keep
this manual in a safe place. You will find it useful in the
future.
Notes on Installation Work:
This product is marketed assuming that it is installed by qualified
personnel with enough skill and competence. Always have an
installation specialist or your dealer install and set up the product.
PIONEER cannot assume liabilities for damage caused by
mistake in installation or mounting, misuse, modification or a
natural disaster.
Note for Dealers:
After installation, be sure to deliver this manual to the customer
and explain to the customer how to handle the product.
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic
products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated
collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).
For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative
effects on the environment and human health.


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English
Safety Precautions
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The following symbols are found on labels
attached to the product. They alert the operators
and service personnel of this equipment to any
potentially dangerous conditions.
WARNING
This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe
practice which can result in personal injury
or property damage.
CAUTION
This symbol refers to a hazard or unsafe
practice which can result in severe personal
injury or death.
To ensure proper heat radiation, distance the unit slightly from
other equipment, walls, etc. (normally more than 10 cm). Avoid
the following installations which will block vents and cause heat
to build up inside, resulting in fire hazards.
· Do not attempt to fit the unit inside narrow spaces where
ventilation is poor
· Do not place on carpet
· Do not cover with cloth, etc.
· Do not place on its side
· Do not place it upside down
· If planning special installation such as fitting close to the wall,
placing it horizontally, etc., be sure to consult your Pioneer
dealer first.
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
CAUTION: WHEN POSITIONING THIS EQUIPMENT
ENSURE THAT THE MAINS PLUG AND SOCKET IS EASILY
ACCESSIBLE.
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The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
IMPORTANT
WARNING: The apparatus is not waterproofs, to
prevent fire or shocks hazard, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture and do not put any water
source near this apparatus, such as vase, flower pot,
cosmetics container and medicine bottle etc.
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WARNING: No naked flame sources, such as
lighted candle, should be placed on the apparatus.
If naked flame sources accidentally fall down, fire
spread over the apparatus then may cause fire.
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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
0 ºC ­ +40 ºC (+32 ºF ­ +104 ºF); less than 85 %RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install in the following locations
· Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial
light
· Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly
ventilated location
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WARNING:
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST
TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
The voltage of the available power supply differs
according to country or region. Be sure that the
power supply voltage of the area where this unit
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230V
or 120V) written on the rear panel.
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WARNING
This product equipped with a three-wire grouding
(earthing) type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding, earthing) pin, it will only fit into a
grouding (earthing) type power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the grouding (earthing) type plug.
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This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives
(89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC).
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Contents
Safety Precautions ................................... i
Features ................................................... 2
Before Proceeding ................................... 3
Checking supplied accessories .......................... 3
Part Names and Functions ..................... 4
Main unit .............................................................. 4
Remote control unit ............................................ 5
Connection panel ................................................ 6
Installation and Connections ................. 8
Installation of the unit ......................................... 8
Power cord connection ..................................... 10
How to route cables .......................................... 11
Setting the Onscreen Display
Language ............................................... 12
Additional Information ......................... 13
Cleaning ............................................................. 13
Troubleshooting ................................................ 13
Precautions regarding use ............................... 15
STANDBY/ON indicator .................................... 15
Specifications .................................................... 16
CD-ROM (PIONEER PLASMA-UM)
The Operating Instructions are found in the form of a PDF (Portable Document Format) file inside the accessory CD-
ROM. To view the file, the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader is required.
For Windows Users:
1 Place the accessory CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
2 The menu screen should appear automatically.
* If the menu screen does not appear automatically, it can be displayed in the following way:
1 Double-click on the [My Computer] icon on your computer's desktop.
2 Display the contents of the CD-ROM by double-clicking on the CD-ROM drive where the CD-ROM is loaded.
3 Double-click on the file start_menu.pdf.
4 When the menu appears, continue with step 3 below.
3 When the menu appears, click on the icon corresponding to your Plasma Display's model number.
4 The Operating Instruction PDF file will open.
For Macintosh Users:
1 Place the accessory CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
2 Double-click on the [PIONEER PLASMA-UM] icon on the computer desktop.
3 From the displayed files, double-click on start_menu.pdf.
4 When the menu appears, click on the icon corresponding to your Plasma Display's model number.
5 The Operating Instruction PDF file will open.
To Obtain Adobe Acrobat Reader:
The use of Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the Operating Instruction manual included on the CD-ROM disc,.
To obtain Acrobat Reader free of charge, confirm that you are connected to the Internet, then:
1 Click on the [Get Acrobat] icon on the menu screen.
2 Download Acrobat Reader from the Adobe download site, and follow the onscreen instructions for installing
it on your computer.