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The extended use of a fixed image program can |
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is viewable on normal programs in the form of a |
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stationary fixed image. This irreversible screen |
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damage can be limited by doing the following: |
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• Reduce the brightness/contrast setting to a |
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| minimum viewing level. |
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| Dark, poor, or | • Select a different picture | |||
• Do not display the fixed image for extended |
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| (screen is lit) | • Adjust the brightness in the | ||
• Turn the power to the television off when not |
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| No color/dark | • Adjust the color saturation in | |
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| • Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an |
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| Only snow and | • | Check the antenna/cable | ||
| screen. |
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| noise appear on |
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| Examples of still pictures include logos, video |
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| games, computer images, teletext, and images |
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| displayed in 4:3 mode. |
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| Dotted lines or | • | Adjust the antenna. | |||
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| resulting from fixed image use is not an |
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| stripes | • Move the television away | |||
| operating defect and as such is not covered by |
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| the warranty. |
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| cars, neon signs, or hair | ||
| • This television is not designed to display fixed |
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| dryers. | ||
| images for extended periods of time. |
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| Double images | • Use a highly directional | ||||
Cleaning and Maintenance |
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To clean this television, wipe with a soft, dry |
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cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a |
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soft cloth dipped in a soap and water solution or |
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a weak detergent solution. |
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| Caption feature or select a | |||
• Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt |
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| from the screen. |
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| Good picture, | • The sound may be muted. | |||
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or benzine |
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| Press MUTE again to cancel. | |||
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| to clean this television. |
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• Before using a chemically treated cloth, read |
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| the instructions that came with the cloth |
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| Audio noise | • | Communication problems | |||
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Troubleshooting |
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If, after reading these operating instructions, you |
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have additional questions related to the use of |
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your television, call the service center. |
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| television until the noise is | ||||
Before calling service, check the symptoms and |
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follow the suggested solutions. |
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| General | One or more | • These channels may be | |||||
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Category | Problem |
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| Replace the batteries. |
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| • Check the orientation of the |
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| Lost password | • Use the super password | ||
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| Password Set menu and set | ||
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| code numbers for the video |
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| a new password as desired. | ||
| brand |
| equipment may need to be |
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| Write down your new | ||
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| password. | ||
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| code for the equipment that |
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| Some items | • If a setting option appears in | |
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| gray, this indicates that the |
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| settings option is unavailable |
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| • There is a possibility that this |
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