Toshiba 42HP86 It Makes A Difference Where Your TV Stands, The Issue, Toshiba Cares, Child Safety

Introduction

Always read and understand the PRODUCT WARNINGS and USER DIRECTIONS that are contained in this manual before attempting to use your television, to help ensure its safe use.

Always store this manual near your television for convenient future reference.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba Plasma television.

You must carefully read and understand all of the safety instructions contained in this manual before you attempt to use this product in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury or property damage or could damage your Plasma Television.

We hope that you are completely satisfied with your Toshiba Plasma television and that it will give you long and enjoyable service. We look forward to providing you with additional Toshiba products to serve all of your entertainment needs in the future.

Safety Precautions

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK.)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be inserted completely to prevent blade exposure.

ENERGY STAR® qualified TV. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent green house gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks.

WARNING: If you decide to wall mount this television, always use a UL-approved wall bracket appropriate for the size and weight of this television. The use of any wall bracket other than a UL-approved wall bracket appropriate for the size and weight of this television for wall mounting this television could result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.

NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS

ON PLASMA DISPLAY

If a fixed (non-moving) pattern or image remains on the Plasma display for extended periods of time, the image can become permanently ingrained in the Plasma display and cause subtle but permanent ghost images. This type of damage is NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. (See item 34 on page 4 for details.)

NOTE TO CATV INSTALLERS

This is a reminder to call the CATV system installer’s attention

to Article 820-40 of the U.S. NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. For additional antenna grounding information, see item 26 and 27 on page 4.

Child Safety

It Makes A Difference

Where Your TV Stands

Congratulations on your purchase!As you enjoy your new TV, keep these safety tips in mind:

The Issue

If you are like most consumers, you have a TV in your home. Many homes, in fact, have more than one TV.

The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popular purchases; however, they are not always supported on the proper TV stands.

Sometimes TVs are improperly secured or inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, audio

speakers, chests, or carts. As a result, TVs may fall over, causing unnecessary injury.

Toshiba Cares!

The consumer electronics industry is committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.

The Consumer Electronics Association formed the Home Entertainment Support Safety Committee,

comprised of TV and consumer electronics furniture manufacturers, to advocate children’s safety and educate

consumers and their families about television safety.

Tune Into Safety

One size does NOT fit all! Use appropriate furniture large enough to support the weight of your TV (and other electronic components).

Use appropriate angle braces, straps, and anchors to secure your furniture to the wall (but never screw anything directly into the TV).

Carefully read and understand the other enclosed instructions for proper use of this product.

Do not allow children to climb on or play with furniture and TVs.

Avoid placing any item on top of your TV (such as a VCR, remote control, or toy) that a curious child may reach for.

Remember that children can become excited while watching a program and can potentially push or pull a TV over.

Share our safety message about this hidden hazard of the home with your family and friends. Thank you!

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