| Important information | |
| Safety |
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| Ensure that your domestic mains supply voltage matches the | |
| voltage indicated on the identification sticker located at the back of | |
| your set.This TV set is a class 1 appliance. It must be connected to | |
| an electrical wall socket with an earth. | |
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EN | The TV set's components are sensitive to heat.The maximum | |
| ambient temperature should not exceed 35° Celsius. Do not | |
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| 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. Do not place any | |
| object containing a liquid (vase, glass, bottle, etc.) on or near | |
| the set. 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. |
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| The | button at the side of the TV set can be used to |
| switch it on and put it into standby mode. If you are not going to | |
be watching the TV for a lengthy period of time, switch it off completely by removing the plug from the mains power 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.
Getting started
Plasma panel
In order to ensure long performance of your set and reduce the risk of screen burning, please observe the following precautions.
-Do not display for lengthy periods of time still images (still computer and video game images, logos, pictures, text) or images in formats which do not fill the entire screen;
-Use a screen saver when using a computer;
-When displaying tables, graphics, etc.:
-decrease the contrast and brightness of the picture as much as possible,
-display pictures with many colours and grading of colours (photographs),
-adjust contrast to obtain the least noticeable transition between dark and light areas (white characters on a black background).
Screen burns are not covered by the warranty.
The plasma panel is a very high technology product, giving you finely detailed pictures. Occasionally, a few
Care
Use a
Important: Using strong detergents,
Dust the vents at the back and sides regularly. Using solvents, abrasive or
If an object or liquid enters inside the appliance, unplug it immediately and have it checked by an authorised engineer.
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.
HELPLINE
You can contact THOMSON by dialling: 0871 712 1312 (for United Kingdom, £0.10/mn inc VAT)
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.
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