Manual

WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TV
Screen:
Do not; leave stationary or le_erbox images on screen
for extended periods of time. This can cause uneven
plcture-tube aging.
Normal use of die TV shoald involve die showing of pictures
that contain constantly moving and changing images fllat fill die
screen. Be careful not m leave nomarwing images on scregit for
extended periods of time, or m display t/re same images on
screen too _exluenfl N because subtle ghost images can be left
on the picture tubes. Sources of stationtu3, images may be DVD
disks, laser disks, video gaines, CD-i disks, videotapes, digital
television kx_xes,broedcast chgimels, cable chgimels, satellite,
chgimels, and other. Here are some examples of stationary
images (this is trot art all-ittclusive list; you may encounter
others in your viewiltg):
• DVD menus_listings of DVD disk content
• Letta_rbox black bars---shown at the mp and bottom of fire
TV screen when a wide screen (16:9) movie is viewed on a
TV with standard (4:3) aspect ratio.
• Video-game images and scoreboards
• Television station Iogo_--present a pmblem if they are
bright gild stationary; Ituwing or low-toni'fast graphics are
less likely to cause tmeven aging of t/re picttwe tube
• Stock.market tlcker_--wesented at the bottom of the TNr
s_,,Teen
• Shopping channel Iogos and pricing dlsplays_bfight
gird showlt constunfly or rrepeatedly in the same location on
the TV screen.
PLACEMENT OF THE TV
• To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color chgitges, gird
increased chgilce of set failure, do not place the T%r where
t.emparatures can become excessively hot; for example, in
direct surflight or near a heating appliance.
• Be sure to 'allow a fr_eeflow of *drto and fram dte perforated
back cover of the set.
CLEANING
• To avoid possible shock hazard, be sure file T%r is unplugged
from file electricM outlet before cleaning.
• Regularly dust the T%r with a dry, nonscratching duster to
keep the T%r clean.
• When cleaning fire TX,.take care oN m scratch or damage the
screen surface. Avoid wearing jewelry or using an3_ting
abmsNe. Do not use household cleane_. Wipe the fiont
screen with a clegit cloflt dampened with water. Use even,
easy, vertical sm)kes when cleaning.
• Gerlfly wipe the cabinet surfaces wifll a clean cloth or sponge
dampened in a solution of cool, clear water gird a rrdldsoap
or detergent. Use a clean, dry clofll m dry the wiped sttffaces.
• Occasionally vacuum the ventilation holes or slots in the back
cover of the seL
• Never use thimters, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on
or near the cabinet, as they might cause permanent marring
of fire cabinet finish.
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