CAREAND CLEANING
WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TVPLACEMENTOFTHE TV
Screen: YTo avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and
Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on screenincreased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where
for extended periods of time. This can cause uneventemperatures can become excessively hot; for example, in
picture-tube aging.direct sunlight or near a heating appliance.
Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of picturesY Be sure to allow a free flow of air to and from the perforated
that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill theback cover of the set.
screen. Be careful not to leave nonmoving images on screen for
extended periods of time, or to display the same images onCLEANING
screen too frequently, because subtle ghost images can be leftYTo avoid possible shock hazard, be sure the TV is unplugged
on the picture tubes. Sources of stationary images may be DVDfrom the electrical outlet before cleaning.
disks, laser disks, video games, CD-i disks, videotapes, digitalY Regularly dust the TV with a dry, nonscratching duster to
television boxes, broadcast channels, cable channels, satellitekeep the TV clean.
channels, and others. Here are some examples of stationaryY When cleaning the TV, take care not to scratch or damage the
images (this is not an all-inclusive list; you may encounterscreen surface. Avoid wearing jewelry or using anything
others in your viewing):abrasive. Do not use household cleaners. Wipe the front
Y DVD menusNlistings of DVD disk contentscreen with a clean cloth dampened with water. Use even,
Y Letterbox black barsNshown at the top and bottom of theeasy, vertical strokes when cleaning.
TV screen when a wide screen (16:9) movie is viewed on aY Gently wipe the cabinet surfaces with a clean cloth or sponge
TV with standard (4:3) aspect ratio.dampened in a solution of cool, clear water and a mild soap
Y Video-game images and scoreboardsor detergent. Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the wiped surfaces.
Y Occasionally vacuum the ventilation holes or slots in the back
Y Television station logosNpresent a problem if they arecover of the set.
bright and stationary; moving or low-contrast graphics are
less likely to cause uneven aging of the picture tubeY Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on
Y Stock-market tickersNpresented at the bottom of the TVor near the cabinet, as they might cause permanent marring
screenof the cabinet finish.
Y Shopping channel logos and pricing displaysNbright
and shown constantly or repeatedly in the same location on
the TV screen.
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