Philips 40PFL8505K User Manual page 15

Position the TV at the ideal viewing distance. Get more from HD TV
picture or any picture without straining your eyes. Find the 'sweet
spot', right in front of the TV, for the best possible TV experience and
relaxed viewing.
The ideal distance to watch TV from is three times its diagonal
screen size. When seated, your eyes should be level with the
centre of the screen.
Safety and care
Make sure you have read and understood all instructions before
using your TV. The warranty becomes invalid if any damage is
caused by failure to follow instructions.
Risk of electric shock or fire!
• Never expose the TV or remote control to rain, water or
excessive heat.
• Never place liquid containers, such as vases, near the TV. If
liquids are spilt on or into the TV, disconnect 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 near naked
flames or other heat sources, including direct sunlight.
• Keep candles and other naked flames away from this product at
all times.
• Never insert objects into the ventilation slots or other openings
on the TV.
• Ensure power plugs do not come under heavy force. Loose
power plugs can cause arcing and are a fire hazard.
• Never place the TV or any objects on the power cord.
• When disconnecting the power cord, always pull the plug,
never the cord.
Risk of injury or damage to the TV!
• Two people are required to lift and carry a TV that weighs
more than 25 kg.
• If you mount the TV on a stand, only use the supplied stand.
Secure the stand to the TV tightly. Place the TV on a flat, level
surface that can support the weight of the TV.
• When mounting the TV on a wall, ensure that the wall mount
can safely bear the weight of the TV set. 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 prevent the TV from toppling over
and causing injury to children:
• Never place the TV on a surface covered by a cloth or other
material that can be pulled away.
• Ensure that no part of the TV hangs over the edge of the
mounting surface.
To begin / Setting up
• Never place the TV on tall furniture, such as a bookcase,
without anchoring both the furniture and TV to the wall or a
suitable support.
• Educate children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to
reach the TV.
Risk of overheating!
Always leave a space of at least 10 cm around the TV for
ventilation. Ensure curtains or other objects never cover the
ventilation slots on the TV.
Lightning storms
Disconnect the TV from the power outlet and antenna 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 headphones at high volumes or for
prolonged periods of time.
Low temperatures
If the TV is transported in temperatures below 5°C, unpack the
TV and wait until the TV temperature reaches room temperature
before connecting the TV to the mains.
• Risk of damage to the TV screen! Never touch, push, rub or
strike the screen with any object.
• Unplug the TV before cleaning.
• Clean the TV and frame with a soft damp cloth. Never use
substances such as alcohol, chemicals or household cleaners on
the TV.
• To avoid deformations and colour fading, wipe off water drops
as soon as possible.
• Avoid stationary images as much as possible. Stationary images
are images that remain onscreen for extended periods of time.
Stationary images include onscreen menus, black bars, time
displays, etc. If you must use stationary images, reduce screen
contrast and brightness to avoid screen damage.
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