Safety Precautions; Child Safety - Toshiba 34HF83 Owner's Manual

Dear Customer,
Thankyou for purchasing this Toshiba TV. This manual will
help you use the many exciting features of your new TV.
Before operating the TV, please read this manual
completely, and keep it nearby for future reference.
Safety Precautions
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the
voltage inside this product may be strong enough to
cause an electric shock. DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE
tHiS PRODUCT YOURSELF.
The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that
important operating and maintenance instructions
follow this symbol.
NOTE TOCATVINSTALLERS I N THEUSA
This is a reminder to call the CATV system installer's attention
to Article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical For
additional antenna grounding information, see items 25
and 26 on page 4
NOTICE OFPOSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS
ONTVPICTURE TUBE
If a fixed (non-moving) patternremains on theTVscreenfor long
periodsof time,the imagecan becomepermanently engrainedin
the picturetube.Thistypeof damageis NOTCOVEREDBY
YOURWARRANTY. S eeitem33 on page4,
ENERGYSTAR_ qualified TV.Products that earn
the ENERGYSTARprevent green house gas
emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency
guidelines set by the U.S.Environmental
Protection Agency and the U,S,Department of
Energy.ENERGYSTARand the ENERGYSTAR
mark are registered U.S.marks.
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Child S afety
It Makes A Difference
Where Your TVStands
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Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy
your new TV, keep these safety tips in mind:
The Issue
5J If you are like mostconsumers,you havea "IV in your home.
Many homes,in fact, havemore thanone TV.
5JThehometheater entertainmentexperienceis a growing
trend, and larger TVsare popularpurchases;however, t hey
are not alwayssupportedon the properTV stands.
5JSometimes TVsare improperlysecuredor inappropriately
situatedon dressers, b ookcases, s helves,desks,audio
speakers,chests,or carts.As a result,TVsmay fall over,
causing unnecessary injury.
ToshibaCares!
D Theconsumerelectronicsindustry
iscommittedto makinghome
entertainmentenjoyableand safe.
TheConsumerElectronics
Associationformedthe Home
Entertainment S upportSafety
Committee, c omprisedof TV and
consumerelectronicsfurniture
manufacturers, t o advocate
children'ssafety and educate
consumersand their familiesabout
elevisionsafety.
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One sizedoesNOTfit all! Use appropriate
furniture largeenoughto support the weight of your
TV (and otherelectroniccomponents).
Useappropriateangle braces,straps,and anchorsto secure
your furniture to the wall [but neverscrewanything directly
into theTV).
Carefullyread and understandthe other enclosed
instructionsfor proper useof this product.
Do not allowchildrento climb on or playwith furniture
and TVs.
Avoid placinganyitem on top of yourTV (suchas a VCR,
remotecontrol,or toy) that a curiouschild mayreachfor.
Remember t hat childrencan becomeexcitedwhile watching
a programand can potentiallypushor pull a TV over.
Shareour safetymessageabout this hiddenhazardof the
home with your family and friends. Thank you!
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