25) Always make sure the antenna system is properly
grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of the
National Electric Code).
/Antennalead-inwire
Groundclamp
Antennadischarge unit
(NESSection 810-20)
Etectdc service equipment \
Ground clamps
conductors
(NECSection810-21)
Power service grounding
electrode system (NECArt 250 PartH)
26) _ 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:
27) If you use the TV in the room of 0°C or less, the picture
brightness may vary until the plasma monitor warms up.
This is not a sign of a malfunction.
28) Always unplug the TV before
cleaning
Wipe the display panel surface
gently using only the supplied
wiping cloth or a soft cloth
(cotton, flannel, etc.). 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, as the surface may be impaired.
29) _ WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
/|\ Never spill liquids o1"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 fi'om the TV if you leave the TV unattended or
unused for long periods of time.
32) During normal use, the TV may make occasional snapping
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 Sewice Center.
33) Possible Adverse Effects on Plasma Screen: If a fixed
(non-moving) pattern remains on the plasma screen for
long periods of time, the image can become permanently
engrained in the plasma TV panel and cause subtle but
permanent ghost images. This type of damage is NOT
COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY Never leave you="TV
on for long periods of time while it is displaying the
following formats or images:
•Fixed Images, such as PIP/POP windows, stock tickers,
video game patterns, TV station Iogos, and websites.
•Special Formats that do not use
the entire screen For example,
viewing letterbox style (16:9) media _;_D@z_ i
on a normal (4:3) display (gray bars =
at top and bottom of screen); or
viewing normal style (4:3) media on a widescreen (I 6:9)
display (gray bm_ on left and right sides of screen).
Service
34) _ 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. Refer all servicing to
a Toshiba Authorized Service Center,
35) 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.
36) When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a
qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV.
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