Toshiba MD14F51 Owner's Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS S
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24)Always operate this equipment from
a 120V AC, 60 Hz power source only.
25} Always make sure tile 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).
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f Antenna leaddn wile
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Groundclamps
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(NEC Section 81G21}
DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS
PERSONAL iNJURY OR DEATH!
Use extreme care to make sure yOU
are never ina position where yeur body (orany kent
you are in contact with, such as a ladder or
screwdriver) can accidentally touch overhead power
Nnes. 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 coa/ponertt connected to an antenna or phor/e
system.
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For better performance and safer operation of your
TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and
precautions:
27) Always sit approximately 10-25 feet away from the TV
and as directly in front of it as possible. The picture cart
appear dull if you sit too far to the left or right of the
T\I, or if sunlight or room Nghts reflect on the screen.
Turn the TV off to cl_eck for reflections on the screen,
and then remove the source of reflections while
viewing the TV.
28) Always unplug the TV before
cleaning. Never use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
29}/_\ WARNING: RtSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Never spill Nquids or push objects of any
kind into the TV cabinet slots.
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30} [T,G@ item applies to pmjeedon TVs onty.] If the ah-
temperature rises suddenly (for example, when the TV
is first deNvered}, condensation may form on the
lenses. This can make the picture appear distorted or
the color appear faded. If tNs happens, turn off the TV
for 6 to 7 hours to allow the condensation to evaporate.
31} For added protection of your TV from Nghtnh_g and
power surges, always unplug the power cord and
disconnect the anterma front the TV if you leave the TV
unattended or unused for long periods of time.
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During normal use, the TV may make _ L" _'_
occasional snappingbeingOr poppingon or_ _'_ __ti "_J_
so.nds, normal, espec aUy .;,
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when the unit is turned I_,_-%)1
off. If these sounds become frequent_
or continuous, unplug the power cord
and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.
PessibJe Adverse Effects on TV Picture Tube: if a
fixed 0ton-moving) pattern remains on the TV screen
for long pedods of time, the hoage can become
permanently hlgrained in the 13icture tube and cause
subtle but permanent ghost images. This type of
damage is NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY.
Never leave your TV on for long periods of time while it
is displaying the foNowing formats or images:
o Fixed Images, such as PIP/POP windows, stock
tickers, video game paRems, TV station Iogos, closed
captions, and websites.
, SpeeiaJ Formats that do not use the enth-e screen.
For example, viewing letterbox style (16:9) media on a
normal (4:3) dis!31ay (gray bars at top and bottom of
screen); or viewing normal style (4:3) media on a
widescreen (16:9) display (gray bars on left and right
sides of screen).
Service
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WARNING: RiSK OF ELECTRIC ._
SHOCK! Never attempt to service the _6
TV yourself. Opening and ._====_'_r--_/J_.
removing the covers ,nay expose If- 12.23 - _:!:_,)
you to dangerous voltage or other _ _
hazards. Refer all servicing to a -__U.4_ED _
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.
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When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a
qualified service technician to properly dispose of the
TV. haproper disposal may result in a picture tube
implosion and possible 13ersona] injury.
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