36 Notes on Operation
Important: Do Not leave stationary or letterboxed images on screen for extended periods of time.
Displaying the same image frequently or for long periods of time can leave a subtle, but permanent ghost image on the screen. Stationary black bars, like letterboxing, can also leave a ghost image if used too frequently. To keep this from happening, make sure you mix the types of images shown. It is best not to have a stationary image displayed for more than 15% of the television’s total operating time in a given week. Your projection television uses picture tubes to project images onto the screen. As they age, their light output will gradually decrease. Under normal conditions, the tubes will age at a consistent rate across the screen. Frequent display of stationary images though can cause the tubes to age unevenly. Uneven picture tube aging is not covered by the warranty.
Some examples of signals which include stationary images include:
Letterbox top/bottom bars - These are the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen when a
Side bar images - These are the black bars on the sides of the picture displayed when a
Shopping Channel logos or pricing bars - These are the bright displays often shown on shopping channels for extended periods of time.
Bright TV Station Logos - Subtle,
Video Game patters or scoreboards
Speakers
If you place speakers next to the television, make sure they are magnetically shielded. Because of their strong magnets, ordinary speakers may cause distortion of the television picture if they are placed too close to the TV.
Cleaning
Normally, light dusting with a soft,
If you wish to wipe down the television, first unplug it. Then wipe gently with a soft cloth, slightly moistened with water. You can add a few drops of mild liquid detergent to the water to help remove spots of oily dirt.
DO NOT allow liquid to enter the TV through the ventilation slots.
DO NOT use strong or abrasive cleaners on the TV.
DO NOT spray liquids or cleaners directly on the TV’s surface.
DO NOT rub or scrub the TV harshly. Wipe the set gently with a soft cloth.