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WARNING
concerning
stationary
images on the TV
Screen: Do not leave fixed images on the screen for extended
periods of time. This can cause uneven aging of the LCD
panel. Normal
use of the TV should involve viewing of programs that have constantly
moving or changing images. Do
not leave moving images on screen for extended
periods of time. Do not display the same images too frequently;
if you
do, subtle "ghost"
images can be left on the LCD screen. Sources of stationary
images may be Laser discs, video games,
Compact
Discs Interactive
(CD-i),
paused Digital Video Discs (DVDs)
or video tapes.
Here are some common examples of stationary
images:
• DVD menus list DVD content.
• Letter box black bars that appear at the top and bottom
of the TV screen when a wide screen (16:9) movie is viewed
on a TV with standard (4:3) aspect ratio. This occurs with some DVDs.
• Video game images and scoreboards
• Television station Iogos cause a problem
if they are bright and stationary.
Moving or low-contrast
graphics are
less likely to damage the picture tube.
. Stock market tickers may appear at the bottom
of the TV screen if the TV programming
covers this news.
. Shopping channel Iogos, pricing displays may be bright and may appear constantly
during the show.
These usually appear in the same location on the TV screen.
TV
Location
. To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and an increased chance of TV failure, do not place the TV
where temperatures
can become excessively hot -- for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance.
. Allow a free flow of air around the TV.
Cleaning
. To avoid possible shock hazard, remove the TV's power cord from the electrical
outlet before cleaning.
. Regularly dust the TV with a dry, non-scratching
duster.
. When
cleaning the TV, take care not to scratch or damage the screen surface. Avoid wearing jewelry
or using
anything abrasive. Do not use household
cleaners. Wipe the screen with a clean cloth dampened with water.
Use even, easy, vertical
strokes when cleaning.
. Occasionally
vacuum the vents on the rear of the TV.
. Never use thinners,
insecticide sprays, or other
chemicals on or near the cabinet. They may permanently
blemish
the cabinet.
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