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MAINTENANCE
AND
TROUBLESHOOTING
CARING
FOR YOUR
TV
'four 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.
Cabinet
Care
Non-Wood
Cabinet
or Cabinet
Components
Moisten
a soft
cloth with a mild soap solution
or Ivory dishwashing
deter-
gent. 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 before turning it on.
Wood
Cabinets
or Cabinet
Components
Use any good fur-
niture cleaner
and polish.
Regular
care will help preserve
the
finish.
Picture
Glass Cleaning
The picture tube face attracts dust particles and should be
cleaned
regularly.
To clean the face, spray a slnall amount
of
glass cleaner on a cleaning
cloth and wipe the picture tube
glass face until clean. Repeat if necessary.
To delay new dust accumulatioa,
wet a soft cloth in lukewarm
water in which a little fabric softener or Ivory dishwashing
de-
tergent has been mixed. Wring the cloth almost dr/. 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.
EXTENDED
ABSENCE
Before an extended
absence
(such as a vacation)
you may
want to unplug the power cord from the electrical
wall outlet.
This will protect the TV from possible
damage
from lightning
or power line .';urges. If you have an outdoor
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 interference
caused by
one or a number of factors. These include:
Speckled
or Streaked
Picture
Can be caused by nearby auto-
mobile ignition,
electrical
appliances,
etc. This is most notice-
able in weak signal areas.
Snow in Picture
Caused
by insufficient
signal. Usually
caused by the TV being located
too far from the TV station or
by an improper
antenna installation.
Ghosts
or Reflections
Caused by signals being reflected
from surrounding
buildings,
water tanks, or other high struc-
tures,.
Radio
Signal
Police, amateur or CB radio trar.Lsmitters may
cause interference.
These interference
problems
can often be correated
through
the use of a better antenna,
signal amplifiers,
or various
filter
devices.
See your "IN' dealer f_r additional
information,
and
available
TV accessories.
T"vCARDI2
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