Important Safeguards; Precautions - Toshiba MW27H62 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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25) Always operate this equipment
from a 120 V AC, 60 Hz power
source only.
26) 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).
Antennadischarge unit
_(NE0 Section 810-20)
Electric service equipment \
conductors
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Grou_d clamps
grounding
electro@system (NE0 Art250 Pad H)
27)
_ ANGER: 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 screwdrive0 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
TOSH IDA TV, follow these recommendations and
precautions:
28) Always sit approximately 10-25 feet away from the TV
and as directly in front of it as possible. The picture can
appear dull if you sit too far to the left or right of the TV,
or if sunlight or room lights reflect on the screen. Turn
the TV off to check for reflections on the screen, and
then remove the source of reflections while viewing the
TV.
29) Always unplug the TV before
cleaning. Never use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
30) ,,_ WARNING: RiSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Never spill liquids or pusb objects of any kind
into the TV cabinet slots.
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31) [This item applies to projection TVs onljz] If tile air
temperature rises suddenly (for example, when the TV is
first delivered), condensation may form on the lenses.
This can make tbe picture appear distorted or the color
appear faded. If this happens, turn off the TV for 6 to 7
hours to allow the condensation to evaporate.
32) For added protection of your TV from lightning and
power surges, always unplug the power cord and
disconnect the antenna from the TV if you leave the TV
unattended or unused for long periods of time.
33)
During normal use, the TV may make _
occasional snapping or popping _]_-.)
sounds. This is normal, especially <_
when the unit is being turned on
off. If these sounds become frequent
or continuous, unplug the power cord
and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.
34) Possible Adverse Effects on TV Picture Display: If a
fixed 01on-moving) pattern or image remains on the TV
screen for extended periods of time, the image call
become permanently ingrained in tbe cathode ray
tube(s) of the TV and cause subtle but permanent gbost
images. This type of damage is NOT COVERED BY
YOU R WARRANTY. Never leave the TV on for extended
periods of time while it is displaying tbe following images
or formats:
• Fixed images, including but not limited to PiP/POP
windows, closed captions, video game patterns, TV
station Iogos, stock tickers, and websites.
• Special Formats that do not use the entire screen,
including but not limited to widescreen or letterbox
format media viewed on a 4:3 aspect ratio display
(with gray or black bars at tbe top and bottom of the
screen); or 4:3 aspect ratio format media viewed on a
widescreen/]6:9 aspect ratio display ['with gray or
black bars on the left and rigbt sides of tbe screen).
Service
35) z_WARNING: RiSK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK! Never attempt to service tbe
TVyourself. Opening and _,Jx,
removing the covers may expose 1_-_2 _',7_._'_)
you todangerou6 voltage orother It J! L-£
hazards. Refer all servicing to a -_:=_::=:_u¢___
Toshiba Autborized Service Center.
36) If you have tbe TV serviced:
• Ask the service tecbnician to use only replacement
parts specified by tbe manufacturer.
• Upon completion of service, ask __'_
tbe service tecbnician to perform _';/__'_"_\
routine safety cbecks to determine
tbat tbe TV is ill safe operating _._ _ z. I__L_Z_
condition.
37) Wben the TV reacbes the end of its useful life, ask a
qualified service technician to properly dispose of the
TV. hoproper disposal may result in a picture tube
implosion and possible personal injury.
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