Important Safety Instructions - Philips 42HFL5580/97 User Manual

Important safety instructions

Read and understand all instructions before you use your
TV. If damage is caused by failure to follow instructions,
the warranty does not apply.
Safety
Risk of electric shock or fire!
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Never expose the TV to rain or water. Never
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place liquid containers, such as vases, near the
TV. If liquids are spilt on or into the TV, discon-
nect the TV from the power outlet immediately.
Contact Philips Consumer Care to have the TV
checked before use.
Never place the TV, remote control or batteries
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near naked flames or other heat sources, includ-
ing direct sunlight.
To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or
other flames away from the TV, remote control
and batteries at all times.
Never insert objects into the ventilation slots or
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other openings on the TV.
When the TV is swiveled ensure that no strain is
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exerted on the power cord. Strain on the power
cord can loosen connections and cause arcing.
Risk of short circuit or fire!
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Never expose the remote control or batteries to
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rain, water or excessive heat.
Avoid force coming onto power plugs. Loose
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power plugs can cause arcing or fire.
Risk of injury or damage to the TV!
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Two people are required to lift and carry a TV
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that weighs more than 55 lbs.
When stand mounting the TV, use only the sup-
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plied stand. Secure the stand to the TV tightly.
Place the TV on a flat, level surface that can
support the combined weight of the TV and the
stand.
When wall mounting the TV, use only a wall
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mount that can support the weight of the TV.
Secure the wall mount to a wall that can sup-
port the combined weight of the TV and wall
mount. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears
no responsibility for improper wall mounting that
results in accident, injury or damage.
Risk of injury to children!Follow these precautions to
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prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury
to children:
Never place the TV on a surface covered by a
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cloth or other material that can be pulled away.
Ensure that no part of the TV hangs over the edge of
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the surface.
Never place the TV on tall furniture (such as a book-
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case) without anchoring both the furniture and TV to
the wall or a suitable support.
Educate children about the dangers of climbing on
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furniture to reach the TV.
Risk of overheating! Never install the TV in a confined
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space. Always leave a space of at least 4 inches around the
TV for ventilation. Ensure curtains or other objects never
cover the ventilation slots on the TV.
Risk of injury, fire or power cord damage! Never place
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the TV or any objects on the power cord.
Disconnect the mains cord before connecting devices.
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Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as
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the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
Disconnect the TV from the power outlet and antenna
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before lightning storms. During lightning storms, never
touch any part of the TV, power cord or antenna cable.
Risk of hearing damage! Avoid using earphones or head-
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phones at high volumes or for prolonged periods of time.
If the TV is transported in temperatures below 5°C, un-
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pack the TV and wait until the TV temperature matches
room temperature before connecting the TV to the
power outlet.
Screen care
Avoid stationary images as much as possible. Stationary
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images are images that remain on-screen for extended
periods of time. Examples include: on-screen menus, black
bars and time displays. If you must use stationary images,
reduce screen contrast and brightness to avoid screen
damage.
Unplug the TV before cleaning.
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Clean the TV and frame with a soft, damp cloth. Never
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use substances such as alcohol, chemicals or household
cleaners on the TV.
Risk of damage to the TV screen! Never touch, push, rub
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or strike the screen with any object.
To avoid deformations and color fading, wipe off water
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drops as soon as possible.
Recycling
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality
materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol attached to
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