ChildSafety

Important

Safeguards

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new TV. Before operating the TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.

Safety Precautions

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the voltage inside this product may be strong enough to cause an electric shock. DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF.

The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that important operating and maintenance instructions follow this symbol.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be inserted completely to prevent blade exposure.

NOTE TO CATV INSTALLERS IN THE USA

This is a reminder to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. For additional antenna grounding information, see items 25 and 26 on page 4.

NOTICE OF 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 engrained in the picture tube. This type of damage is NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. See item 33 on page 4.

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It Makes A Difference

Where Your TV Stands

Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new TV, keep these safety tips in mind:

The Issue

Ifyouarelikemost consumers ,youhaveaTVinyourhome. Manyhomes,infact,havemorethanoneTV.

Thehometheaterentertainmentexperienceisagrowing trend,andlargerTVsarepopularpurchases;however,they arenotalwayssupportedontheproperTVstands.

SometimesTVsareimproperlysecuredorinappropriately situatedondressers,bookcases,shelves,desks,audio speakers,chests,orcarts.Asaresult,TVsmayfallover, causingunnecessaryinjury.

Toshiba Cares!

Theconsumerelectronicsindustry iscommittedtomakinghome entertainmentenjoyableandsafe.

TheConsumerElectronics AssociationformedtheHome EntertainmentSupportSafety Committee,comprisedofTVand consumerelectronicsfurniture manufacturers,toadvocate children’ssafetyandeducate consumersandtheirfamiliesabout

televisionsafety.

Tune Into Safety

OnesizedoesNOTfitall!Useappropriate furniturelargeenoughtosupporttheweightofyour

TV(andotherelectroniccomponents).

Useappropriateanglebraces,straps,andanchorstosecure yourfurnituretothewall(butneverscrewanythingdirectly intotheTV).

Carefullyreadandunderstandtheotherenclosed instructions forproperuseofthisproduct.

Donotallowchildrentoclimbonorplaywithfurniture andTVs.

AvoidplacinganyitemontopofyourTV(suchasaVCR, remotecontrol,ortoy)thatacuriouschildmayreachfor.

Rememberthatchildrencanbecomeexcitedwhilewatching a programandcanpotentiallypushorpullaTVover.

Shareoursafetymessageaboutthishiddenhazardof the home with your family and friends. Thank you!

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