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2. Safety notes
With plasma displays, there is always
the risk that an image may be
"burnt" into the screen if, for exam-
ple, a static picture (such as a freeze-
frame display of a TV picture, a Tele-
text page, a PC image or a signal
from a DVD player) is displayed for a
long period. This results in differences
in the brightness between illuminated
and inactive pixels which can become
visible as soon as a different picture is
displayed.
In order to prevent permanent damage to the
display, you should thus always take care
that static pictures are not displayed for long
periods. Wherever possible, make use of any
screen-saver functions offered by the connec-
ted devices (such as DVD player, video recor-
der or PC).
• Place the TV set on a solid surface which is
capable of bearing the weight!
• If you bring a cold TV set into a warm
room, wait until any condensation has eva-
porated before switching it on.
• The TV set is intended for use in dry rooms.
If, in exceptional cases, you want to use it
outdoors, take care that it is not exposed to
moisture (rain, splashwater, dew).
• TV sets need sufficient cooling to prevent
them from overheating. Ensure that the slots
in the rear cover are not blocked by cur-
tains, doily, newspapers, etc. Also keep the
slots on the bottom of the set free so that
cool air can enter the set.
• If you install the TV set in a wall cabinet,
ensure that there is sufficient space around
it to permit the circulation of cooling air.
• Do not position the TV set in the immediate
vicinity of a radiator or other heater, since
this could cause it to overheat.
• Do not place
- burning candles
- vases, etc. containing liquids
on or above the TV set. Hot wax or other
liquids which enter the set will destroy its
electronic components. In such cases, safe
operation of the set is no longer guaran-
teed.
• Thunderstorms can damage electrical devi-
ces. Lightning hitting overhead power
cables or the antenna can cause considera-
ble damage to the set, even if it is switched
off. If there is a risk of a thunderstorm, you
should remove the power cable from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna
cable from the outlet or from the TV set.
• Only suitably trained persons may open
the set and/or carry out repairs.
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKS!
If repairs should be necessary, please consult
your local dealer.
• Always switch off the TV set with the mains
switch before cleaning it!
• Do not point the remote control into your
eyes and press any keys. The infrared radi-
ation can damage your eyes!
• Do not use rechargeable batteries in the
remote control. Use only two dry batteries
of the type LR03/AM4/AAA 1.5V Micro.
• The TV set is intended only for the reception
and display of picture and sound signals.
• The TV set may be operated only from a
mains voltage of 220 – 240VAC˜, 50Hz.
• Lay the mains cable so that no-one can trip
over it and so that no objects (furniture,
etc.) stand on it!
• Repairs may be carried out only by suitably
qualified persons.
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