Safety Precautions; Child Safety - Toshiba 57H82 Owner's Manual

Dear Customer,
Thank you 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 NOTTRYTO SERVICE
THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF.
The exclamation mark in the triangle tells you that
important operating and maintenance instructions
follow this symbol.
NOTE TO CAW INSTALLERS 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 24 and 25 on page 4.
NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS
ONW PICTURE TUBE
If a fixed (non-moving] pattern remains on the TV
screen for long periods of time, the image can become
permanently engrained in the picture tube. This type of
damage is NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY.
See item 32 on page 4.
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Child S afety
It MakesA Difference
WhereYour TV Stands
Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy
your new TV, keep these safety tips in mind:
The Issue
D If you are like mostAmericans,you havea TVin your home.
Many homes,in fact, havemorethan one TV.
D Thehometheaterentertainmentexperience is a growing
trend, and largerTVsare popular purchases; h owever,they
are not alwayssupportedon the properTVstands.
D Sometimes TVsare improperlysecuredor inappropriately
situatedon dressers,bookcases, s helves,desks,audio
speakers, c hests,or carts. As a result,TVsmayfall over,
causing unnecessary injury.
ToshibaCares!
D Theconsumerelectronicsindustry
is committedto making home
entertainmentenjoyableand safe.
D TheConsumerElectronics
Associationformed the Home
Entertainment S upportSafety
Committee, c omprisedof TVand
consumerelectronicsfurniture
manufacturers, t o advocate
children'ssafetyand educate
consumers and their familiesabout
televisionsafety.
Tune Into Safety
D Onesize doesNOTfit all! Useappropriate
furniture large enoughto supportthe weight of your
TV (andother electroniccomponents).
D Useappropriateangle braces,straps,and anchorsto secure
your furnitureto the wall (but neverscrewanythingdirectly
into the TV).
D Carefullyread and understandthe otherenclosed
instructionsfor proper useof this product.
D Do not allow childrento climb on or playwith furniture
and TVs.
D Avoidplacingany item on top of your TV (suchas a VCR,
remotecontrol,or toy] that a curious child may reachfor.
D Remember t hat children can becomeexcitedwhilewatching
a programand can potentiallypush or pull a TVover.
D Shareour safety messageaboutthis hidden hazardof the
home with your family and friends. Thank you!
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