25)Always make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage surges and
30) | While it is thundering, | do not touch the connecting | cables |
| or apparatus. |
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31) | For added protection | of your TV from lightning and | power |
| surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the | ||
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antenna fi'omthe 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 |
long periods of time, the image can become permanently |
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, |
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, |
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viewing letterbox style (16:9) media | _;_D@z_ i |
on a normal (4:3) display (gray bars | = |
at top and bottom of screen); or |
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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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