Toshiba 27AF53 appendix Care

Important Safeguards

24)Always operate this equipment from a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power source only.

25)Always make sure the antenna system isÊ properly grounded toÊ provide adequate protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges (seeÊ Section 810 ofÊ the National Electric Code).

30) [This item applies to projection TVs only.] If the air

temperature rises suddenly (for example, when the TV is

first delivered), condensation may form on the lenses. This

can make the picture appear distorted or the color appear

faded. If this happens, turn off the TV for 6 to 7 hours to

allow the condensation to evaporate.

31) For added protection of your TV from lightning and power

surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the

antenna from the TV if you leave the TV unattended or

unused for long periods of time.

Ground clamp

Electric service equipment

Ground clamps

Antenna lead-in wire

Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

Power service grounding

electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H)

32) During normal use, the TV may make

occasional snapping or popping

sounds. This is normal, especially

when the unit is being turned on or

off. IfÊ these sounds become frequent

or continuous, unplug the power cord

and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.

33) Possible Adverse Effects on TV Picture Tube: If a fixed

(non-moving) pattern remains on the TV screen for long

periods of time, the image can become permanently

26)DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL

INJURY OR DEATH!

•Ê UseÊ extreme care to make sure you areÊ never in a position where yourÊ body (or any item you are in contact with, such as a ladder or screwdriver) can accidentally touch overhead power lines. Never locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.

•Never attempt to install any of the following during lightning activity:

a)Ê an antenna system; or b)Ê cables, wires, or any home theater component connected to an antenna or phone system.

Care

For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA

engrained in the picture tube and cause subtle but

permanent ghost images. This type of damage is NOT

COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. Never leave your TV

on for long periods of time while it isÊ displaying the

following formats or images:

• Fixed Images, such as PIP/POP windows, stock tickers,

video game patterns, TV station logos, and websites.

• Special Formats that do not use the entire screen. For

example, viewing letterbox style (16:9) media on a

normal (4:3) display (gray bars at top and bottom of

screen); or viewing normal style (4:3) media on a

widescreen (16:9) display (gray bars on left and right

sides of screen).

Service

TV, follow these recommendations and precautions:

27) Always sit approximately 10–25 feet away from the TV and

as directly in front of it as possible. The picture can appear

dull if you sit too far to the left or right of the TV, or if

sunlight or room lights reflect on the screen. Turn the TV

off to check for reflections on the screen, and then remove

theÊ source of reflections while viewing the TV.

34)WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK! Never attempt to service the TV yourself. Opening and

removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.

QUALIFIED

SERVICE

TECHNICIAN

28)	Always unplug the TV before
	cleaning. Never use liquid or
	aerosol cleaners.
29)	WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind into the TV cabinet slots.

35)If you have the TV serviced:

•Ask the service technician to use only replacement parts specified byÊ the manufacturer.

•Upon completion of service, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the TV is in safe operating condition.

36)When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV. Improper disposal may result inÊ aÊ picture tube implosion and possible personal injury.

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