SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
Installation (cont. from previous page)
26)Always make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage surges and
| Antenna | |
| ||
Ground clamp |
| |
| Antenna discharge unit | |
Electric service | (NEC Section | |
Grounding conductors | ||
equipment | ||
(NEC Section | ||
| ||
| Ground clamps | |
Power service grounding |
| |
electrode system |
| |
(NEC Art 250 Part H) |
|
27)DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH!
•Use extreme care to make sure you are never in a position where your body
(or any item you are in contact with, such as a ladder or screwdriver) can accidentally touch overhead power lines. Never locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.
•Never attempt to install any of the following during lightning activity: a) an antenna system; or b) cables, wires, or any home theater component connected to an antenna or phone system.
Care
For better performance and safer operation of your TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and precautions:
28) Always unplug the TV before cleaning. Wipe the display panel
surface gently using only a soft cloth (supplied.) A hard cloth may damage the
surface of the panel. Avoid contact with alcohol, thinner, benzene, acidic or
and alkaline solvent cleaners, abrasive cleaners, or chemical cloths, which may damage the surface. Never spray volatile compounds such as insecticide on the cabinet. Such products may damage or discolor the cabinet.
29)WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind into the TV cabinet slots.
30)While it is thundering, do not touch the connecting cables or apparatus.
31)For added protection of your TV from lightning and power surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the antenna from the TV if you leave the TV unattended or unused for long periods of time.
Care (cont. from previous column)
32)During normal use, the TV may make occasional
snap ping or popping sounds. This is normal, especially when the unit is being turned on or off. If these sounds become frequent or continuous, unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.
33)Keep your fingers well clear of the disc slot as it is closing. Failure to do so may cause serious personal injury.
34)When you use headphones, keep the volume at a moderate level. Using headphones continuously at a high volume may cause hearing damage.
35)NEVER look directly into the disc slot or ventilation slots at the source of the laser beam. Doing so may cause sight damage.
36)NEVER use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. Such discs are easily broken and may cause serious personal injury or product damage. SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER YOUR WARRANTY.
37)WARNING: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE!
•Never strike the screen with a sharp or heavy object.
•Never touch, press, or place anything on the LCD screen. These actions will damage the LCD screen If you need to clean the LCD screen, follow the instructions in item 28 on this page.
Service
38)WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Never attempt to service the TV yourself.
Opening and removing the covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Failure to follow this WARNING may result in death or serious injury.
Refer all servicing to a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.
39)If you have the TV serviced:
•Ask the service technician to use only replacement parts specified by the manufacturer.
•Upon completion of service, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the TV is in safe operating condition.
40)When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV.
Introduction
50S0301A.indb 5
5
2/5/08
5:58:17 PM
