Philips 15PF8946/37, 23PF8946/37, 20PF8946/37, 17PF8946/37 user manual Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read before operating equipment

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat regis- ters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and third ground- ing prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particu- larly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the app- aratus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving

the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org

16.Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B.Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appli- ance; or

C.The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

D.The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E.The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17.Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinet design.

• Do not compromise these design standards by applying exces- sive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ulti- mately overturn the product.

• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electron- ic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product dam- age and/or personal injury.

18.Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

19.Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

20.Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70- 1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.

21.Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

a) Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this appa- ratus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

22.Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the unit.

• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).

• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that 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.

Example of Antenna Grounding

as per NEC - National Electric Code

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

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Contents LCD TV Product Ownership Important Safety Instructions Additional Safety Precautions PrecautionsContents Helpful Hint HOW to USE the Installation FeaturesMemory HOW to USE the Picture Adjustment Controls Equalizer adjusts the sound tones. Select 120Hz to 10KHz HOW to USE the Sound Adjustment ControlsTimer É HOW to USE the Timer Menu ControlsYou also can block individual channels or Understanding the Autolock ControlsSetting UP AN Autolock Access Code HOW to Block Channels Using Autolock HOW to Lock a HD High Definition Channel in TV Mode 10remove the menu from the screen HOW to Clear ALL Locked Channels AT the Same TimeBlocking Programs Based on Movie Ratings Blocking Programs Based on TV Ratings Press the Cursor Right or Other Autolock Blocking OptionsUsing the Autolock Review Screen To USE the Mode Control HOW to USE the CONTRAST+ ControlHOW to USE the Surf Control HOW to USE the Closed Captioning Control HOW to USE the Sleeptimer ControlPress the STATUS/EXIT button to remove HOW to USE the Program List Control HOW to SET the Active ControlPress the Cursor Down to highlight HOW to USE the Format Control HOW to USE the Auto Sound Control HOW to USE the Auto Picture ControlMode Select Controls Setting UP the FM Mode FM RadioFM Radio Timer Controls Press the Cursor Left or Right Setting UP FM Radio Sound ControlsAutosound Controls Screensaver ControlSetting UP the VGA Mode VGA Picture ControlsVGA Audio Selection Applicable to 15/17/23 models only VGA FeaturesSetting UP the HD Mode High Definition Setting UP the HD Mode TimerHD Select Control Picture Controls Press the STATUS/EXIT button when Sound ControlsPress the Cursor UP or button Cursor Or Dolby Virtual Press the Cursor Left or Right buttonSelect Lock HD Lock HD CHANNEL/CHANGE CodeTroubleshooting Tips Video-game images and scoreboards Cleaning and CareTV Mode Controls FM Radio Mode ControlsHD Mode Controls VGA Mode ControlsPhilips Limited Warranty

23PF8946/37, 20PF8946/37, 15PF8946/37, 17PF8946/37 specifications

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