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MAINTENANCE
AND
TROUBLESHOOTING
Caring
For Your
TV
Your TV will look better, have a longer life
and perform better if you care for it properly.
First check tO see that the TV is off. For
added safety, unplug the TV from the power
outlet.
Note:
If you unplug your TV, you will
have to reset the clock to the Current time.
Picture
Glass
Cleaning
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he picture tube face attracts
dust particles and should be
cleaned regularly. To clean
" the face, spray a small amount
ofglass
cleaner on a cleaning
cloth and
wipe the picture tube glass face until clean.
Repeat if necessary.
To delay new dust accu-
mulation,
wet a soft cloth in lukewarm
water in which a little fabric softener or
mild dishwashing
detergent
has been mixed.
Wring the cloth almost dry. Wipe the glass
face. Make sure no drops of moisture
are
squeezed
onto the glass. Do not wipe the
glass dry. Allow the glass to air-dry before
you turn the TV on again.
Non-Wood
Cabinet
or Cabinet
Compo-
nents
Moisten
a soft cloth with a mild soap
solution or mild dishwashing
detergent.
Wipe the surface with a damp cloth. Then
rinse the cloth in clean water and wipe the
surface again. Allow the TV to air-dry be-
fore turning it on.
Wood Cabinets
or Cabinet
Components
Use any good furniture
cleaner and polish.
Regular care will help preserve
the finish.
Extended
Absence
Before an extended
absence
(such as a vaca-
tion) you may w_mt to unplug the power
cord from the electrical wall outlet. This
will protect the TV from possible
damage
from lightning
or power line surges. If you
have ;anoutdoor antenna,
you may also want
to disconnect
the antenna lead-in wires on
the back of the TV.
Note:
If you unplug your TV, you will
have to reset the clock to the current time.
TV Picture
Interference
Your TV picture may be affected by interfer-
ence caused by one or a number
of factors.
These include:
Speckled
or Streaked
Picture
Can be
caused by nearby automobile
ignition, elec-
trical appliances,
etc. This is most notice-
able in weak signal areas.
Snow in Picture
Caused by insufficient
sig-
nal. Usually caused by the TV being located
too far from the TV station or by an im-
proper antenna installation.
Ghosts or Reflections
Caused by signals
being reflected
from surrounding
buildings,
water tanks, or other high structures.
Radio Signal
Police, amateur or CB radio
transmitters
may cause interference.
These interference
problems
can often be
corrected
through the use of a better an-
tenna, signal amplifiers,
or various filter de-
vices. See your TV dealer for additional
information,
and available TV accessories.
VIDEO
GAMES
AND OTHER
FIXED
PATTERN
DISPLAY
CAUTION
-- If
you use your TV for video games or other
fixed displays, avoid setting the BRIGHT-
NESS control for an excessively
bright pic-
ture. A fixed display is any image which
does not change frequently,
suclh as a chan-
nel/network
identification
or other symbol
that remains in the same location for long
periods of time. A bright, fixed pattern, if
left on for long periods of time, can result in
a permanent
imprint on the TV picture tube.
You can reduce this possibility
by alternat-
ing the use of the fixed pattern display with
normal TV picture viewing,
by lxlrning
down the CONTRAST
control for sustained
fixed pattern use, and by turning offthe
fixed pattern display when not in use.
Record
Model
Number
of Your TV
The model and serial numbers of your new
TV are located on the back of the TV cabi-
net. For your future convenience
and protec-
tion, we suggest that you record these
numbers here:
Model No.
Serial No.
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