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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.
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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
The picture
tube face attracts
dust particles
and should
be
cleaned
regularly.
To clean the face, spray a small amount
of glass cleaner
on a cleaning
cloth and wipe the picture
tube glass face until clean. Repeat
if necessary.
To delay new dust accumulation,
wet a soft cloth in
lukewarm
water" in which a little fabric softener
or Ivory
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.
Cabinet Care
Non-Wood
Cabinet or Cabinet Components:
Moisten
a
soft cloth with a mild soap solution
or Ivory 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 before
turning
it on.
Wood Cabinets
or Cabinet
Components:
Use anygood
furniture
cleaner'
and polish.
Regular
care will help
preserve
the finish.
EXTENDED
ABSENCE
Before an extended
absence (such as a vacation) you may
want to unplug the TV from the outlet. This will protect the
TV from possible damage from lightning or power line
surges, 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.
Nearby Automobile Ignition, Electrical Appliances:
Produces a speckled, streaked picture, most noticeable in
weak signal areas.
Snow in Picture: Caused by weak signal being received.
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
structures.
Radio Signal: Rolling picture, herringbone
pattern or torn
picture caused by police, amateur or CB radio transmitters.
These interference
problems can often be corrected
through the use of a better antenna, signal amplifier, or
various filter devices. See your TV dealer for additional
information, and for available TV accessories.
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