Important Safeguards; Power Source; Precautions - Toshiba MW27H63 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
25) Always operate this equipment _- _ ___ 32) For added protection of your TV from lightning and power
from a 120 V AC, 60 Hz power
source only.
33)
26) Always make sure the antenna system is properly
grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges (see Section 810 of the
National Electric Code).
Ground clamp
Electric service equipment
/ Antenna lead-in v_'ire
Antenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding conductors
(NE¢ Section 810-21)
Power service grounding
electrode system (NE0 Art 250 Part H)
27)
DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL
iNJURY OR DEATH!
® Use extreme care to make sure you
are never in a position where your body
(or any item you are in contact with, such as a ladder
or screwdriver) can accidentally touch overhead power
lines. Never locate the antenna near overhead power
lines or other electricaI circuits.
* Never attempt to install any of the following during
lightning activity:
a) an antenna system; or b) cables, wires, or any home
theater component connected to an antenna or phone
system.
Care
For better performance and safer operation of your
TOSHIBA TV, follow these recommendations and
precautions:
28) Always sit approximately 10-25 feet away from the TV
and as directly in front of it as possible. The picture can
appear dull if you sit too far to the left or right of the TV,
or if sunlight or room lights reflect on the screen.Turn the
TV off to check for reflections on the screen, and then
remove the source of reflections while viewing the TV.
29) Always unplug the TV before
cleaning. Never use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
30)
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Never spill liquids or push objects of any kind
into the TV cabinet slots.
31 ) [This item applies to projection TVs only.] If the air
temperature rises suddenly (for example, when the TV
is first delivered), condensation may form on the lenses.
This can make the picture appear distorted or the color
appear faded. If this happens, turn off the TV for 6 to 7
hours to allow the condensation to evaporate.
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surges, always unplug the power cord and disconnect the
antenna from the TV if you leave the TV unattended or
unused for long periods of time.
During normal use, the TV may make ,, _ _'
occasional snapping or popping _ F-_h
sounds.This is normal, especially °t:._.___ %--d_'_.._
when the unit is being turned on or I,'i'L/¢[_-,,)) _\fi_/
off. If these sounds become frequent _ ¢_-_'_ _/_I
or continuous, unplug the power cord _' _
and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center.
34) Possible Adverse Effects on TV Picture Display: If
a fixed (non-moving) pattern or image remains on the
TV screen for extended periods of time, the image can
become permanently ingrained in the cathode ray tube(s)
of the TV and cause subtle but permanent ghost images.
This type of damage is NOT COVERED BYYOUR
WARRANTY. Never leave the TV on for extended periods
of time while it is displaying the following images or formats:
Fixed Images, including but not limited to PIP/POP
windows, closed captions, video game patterns, TV
station logos, stock tickers, and websites.
* Special Formats that do not use the entire screen,
including but not limited to widescreen or letterbox
format media viewed on a 4:3 aspect ratio display
(with gray or black bars at the top and bottom of the
screen); or 4:3 aspect ratio format media viewed on
a widescreen/16:9 aspect ratio display (with gray or
black bars on the left and right sides of the screen).
Service
35) WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC _
SHOCK! Never attempt _ q_/_
to service the TV _-_.._5 ,_._
yourself. Opening and removing _ _._ I] 1_" /'1
the covers may expose you to ._] _=_
dangerous voltage or other hazards. --_ED _]
Refer all servicing to a Toshiba
Authorized Service Center.
36) If you have theTV serviced:
Ask the service technician to use only replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer..._---_
* Upon completion of service, ask tT__
the service technician to perform / _-1_d__J_,_ ,_j X
routine safety checks to determine __ _
that the TV is in safe operating _j_,[z_ _'] _
condition.
37) When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a
qualified service technician to properly dispose of the TV.
Improper disposal may result in a picture tube implosion
and possible personal injury.
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