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ENSafety warnings
Examples of stationary images (this is not an all-General
inclusive list, you may encounter others in your
viewing):
Do not insert the power plug in a wall socketY TV and DVD menus: listings of DVD disk content;
or hang the TV to the wall before allY Black bars: when black bars appear at the left and
connections are made.right side of the screen, it is recommended to
change to a picture format so that the picture fills
Y Place or hang the TV wherever you want, butthe entire screen;
make sure that air can circulate freely through theY TV channel logo: present a problem if they are
ventilation slots.bright and stationary. Moving or low-contrast
graphics are less likely to cause uneven aging of
the screen;
Y Stock market stickers: presented at the bottom of
the TV screen;
Y Shopping channel logos and pricing displays: bright
and shown constantly or repeatedly in the same
location on the TV screen.
Examples of still pictures also include logos,
Y Do not install the TV in a confined space such ascomputer images, time display, teletext and images
a book case or a similar unit.displayed in 4:3 mode, static images or characters,
Y To prevent any unsafe situations, no naked flameetc.
sources, such as lighted candles, should be placedCarefully pay attention to these remarks.The
in the vicinity.warranty does not apply to damage caused by
Y Avoid heat, direct sunlight and exposure to rainnot taking into account the above mentioned
or water.warnings on stationary images.
Y The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.Tip:reduce contrast and brightness when
viewing.
Care of the screen
Do not touch, push or rub or strike the screenElectric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic
with anything hard as this may scratch, mar orFields (OEMF�)
damage the screen permanently.
And please do not rub with dust clothes withY Philips Royal Electronics manufactures and sells
chemical treatment.many products targeted at consumers, which, like
Do not touch the surface with bare hands orany electronic apparatus, in general have the
greasy cloth (some cosmetics are detrimental toability to emit and receive electro magnetic
the screen). Unplug the TV before cleaning thesignals.
screen.Y One of PhilipsO leading Business Principles is to
When the surface becomes dusty, please wipetake all necessary health and safety measures for
gently with absorbent cotton or other softour products, to comply with all applicable legal
materials like chamois soaks. Do not use acetone,requirements and to stay well within the EMF
toluene and alcohol because they cause chemicalstandards applicable at the time of producing the
damage. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosolproducts.
cleaners.Wipe off saliva or water drops as soon asY Philips is committed to develop, produce and
possible.Their long time contact with the screenmarket products that cause no adverse health
causes deformations and colour fading.effects.
Y Philips confirms that if its products are handled
properly for their intended use, they are safe to
use according to scientific evidence availableStationary images on the TV screen
today.
A characteristic of LCD and Plasma Panels is thatY Philips plays an active role in the development of
displaying the same image for a long time can causeinternational EMF and safety standards, enabling
a permanent after-image to remain on the screen.Philips to anticipate further developments in
This is called phosphor burn in. Normal use of thestandardisation for early integration in its
TV should involve the showing of pictures thatproducts.
contain constantly moving and changing images that
fill the screen.
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