Technicolor - Thomson EFC031 manual Chapter Getting started, Safety, LCD panel, Care

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Chapter 1

Getting started

 

 

Important information

Safety

Ensure that your domestic mains supply voltage matches the voltage indicated on the identification sticker located at the back of your set.

The TV set's components are sensitive to heat.The maximum EN ambient temperature should not exceed 35° Celsius. Do not

cover the vents at the back or sides of the TV set. Leave sufficient space around it to allow adequate ventilation. Install the appliance away from any source of heat (fireplace, ...) or appliances creating strong magnetic or electric fields.

Moisture in rooms where the set is installed should not exceed 85% humidity. If you have to use the TV set outdoors, do not expose it to rain or splashing water.Therefore be careful not to place any object containing a liquid (vase, glass, bottle,...) on or near your appliance. Moving the set from a cold place to a warm one can cause condensation on the screen (and on some components inside the TV set). Let the condensation evaporate before switching the TV set on again.

If you intend to be away for a long period, switch the TV set off at the on/standby switch B. Even when off, some components remain in contact with the mains electricity supply.To completely isolate the set you must remove the plug from the mains supply socket.

During thunderstorms, we recommend that you disconnect the TV set from the mains and aerial so that it is not affected by electrical or electromagnetic surges that could damage it. For this reason, keep the mains and aerial sockets accessible so they can be disconnected, if necessary.

Unplug the TV set immediately if you notice it giving off a smell of burning or smoke.You must never, under any circumstances, open the TV set yourself, as you run the risk of an electric shock in doing so.

LCD panel

The LCD panel used in this product is made of glass.Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or impacted upon by other objects.

The screen of your LCD TV is protected by a glass shield. Under certain conditions (changes of temperature and humidity) moisture may form between the glass and the screen. If this relatively rare condition arises, it is only necessary to switch on the LCD TV for around twenty minutes, to make it disappear.

The LCD panel is a very high technology product, giving you finely detailed pictures. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red.This does not affect the performance of your product.

In order to ensure long performance of your set and reduce the risk of screen burning, please observe the following precautions.

-Do not display still images (still computer and video game images, logos, pictures, text and images displayed in 4:3) for extended periods of time;

-Use a screen saver when using a computer;

Care

Use a glass-cleaning product to clean the screen and a soft cloth and mild detergent to clean the rest of the set.

Important: Using strong detergents, alcohol-based and abrasive products may damage the screen.

Dust the vents at the back and sides regularly. Using solvents, abrasive or alcohol-based products could damage the TV set.

Never open the appliance yourself since this may put you at risk or damage the appliance.

THOMSON disclaims any liability if the TV set is not used in accordance with this manual.

Before setting up your television set, make sure that the surface you want to put the set on can support its weight (see the list of specifications provided with the booklet).

Don’t place the set on an unstable surface (e.g. moving shelf, very edge of a unit) and make sure that the front of the television set does not overhang the surface it is sitting on.

HELPLINE

You can contact THOMSON by dialling: 0871 712 1312 (for United Kingdom, £0.10/mn inc VAT)

www.thomson-europe.com

In the interest of improving the quality of our products, we reserve the right to modify their features. The information in this manual is, therefore, subject to change and does not represent any kind of contract.

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Contents Contents LCD panel SafetyChapter Getting started CareConnect the TV set to a mains socket Switching onGetting started Remote control TV functions This function is also available in VCR and DVD modesOrganiser Chapter Channel set-upInitial set-up Arranging channels in orderFavourite channels Channel set-upManual channel set-up Naming or renaming channelsChapter Operation General operationGraphic equaliser Adjusting the soundOperation SoundAdjusting the picture PictureSetting the time Locking a channel or AV programme Operation TV modeParental control Locking the appliances buttonsNavigation bar Accessing TeletextTeletext Changing the character set temporarilyOther Teletext functions Chapter Connecting headphonesConnecting a video recorder Other information