CLEANING AND CARE
WARNING Concerning stationary images on the TV Screen:
Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on screen for extended periods of time. This can cause uneven
Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of pictures that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill the screen. Be careful not to leave nonmoving images on screen for extended periods of time, or to display the same images on screen too frequently, because subtle ghost images can be left on the screen. Sources of stationary images may be DVD disks, laser disks, video games,
DVD menus listings of DVD disk content.
Letterbox black bars shown at the top and bottom of the
TV screen when a wide screen (16:9) movie is viewed on a TV with standard (4:3) aspect ratio.
Television station logos present a problem if they are
bright and stationary; moving or
Shopping channel logos and pricing displays | bright and |
shown constantly or repeatedly in the same location on the
TV screen.
Placement of the TV
To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot, for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance.
Be sure to allow a free flow of air to and from the perfo- rated back cover of the set.
Cleaning
To avoid possible shock hazard, unplug theTV from the Electrical outlet before cleaning.
Regularly dust the TV with a dry, nonscratching duster to keep the TV clean.
When cleaning the TV, take care not to scratch or damage the screen surface. Avoid using anything abrasive. Do not use household cleaners. Wipe the front screen with a clean cloth dampened with water. Use even, easy, vertical strokes when cleaning.
Gently wipe the cabinet surfaces with a clean cloth or sponge dampened in a solution of cool, clear water and a mild soap or detergent. Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the wiped surfaces.
Occasionally vacuum the ventilation holes or slots in the back cover of the set.
Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on or near the cabinet, as they might cause permanent damage of the cabinet finish.
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