Pre-connection Recommendations
Positioning the TV
Before connecting accessory devicesNVCR,
DVD player, or HD satellite receiver, for exam-Situate the TV where
pleNplease keep the following in mind:it will not be exposed
to heat or moisture.
Y Place the TV on a flat surface. An unlevel sur-
face may adversely affect picture performance.For safety, do not
Y Do not place the TV on shag carpet or any sur-set objects on top
face that will block the ventilation openings atof the TV.
the bottom of the set. Blockage will cause the
TV to overheat and shut down.
Y Allow 4 to 6 inches of space behind the TV
for ventilation.
Y An optional swivel and an optional stand areAllow 4 to 6 inches
available for use with your TV. See your elec-behind the TV for
tronics dealer.ventilation.
Y Test various locations in the room to find the
optimal spot to locate the set for best viewing.
Y Do not place the TV in direct sunlight or nearPlace the TV on
a heating appliance.a flat surface.
Y Do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.
Y To prevent any unsafe situations, do not place
objects on top of the TV.
Providing Protection Against Power
Surges
Y Connect all accessory devices before you plug
any of their power cords into the wall outlet orDo not place the TV on a surface that will block
power strip. NEVER plug your TV into anthe air filters located underneath the set.
outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
Y Turn off the TV and/or accessory devices
before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Y Ensure that all antennas and cables are proper-
ly grounded. See page 3, OImportant Safety
Instructions.�
Protecting Accessory Devices from
Overheating
Y Arrange accessory devices so that air can cir-
culate freely around them.
Y DonOt stack the accessory devices. Arrange
them to allow for good ventilation. The
optional Philips stand provides enough room
for two accessory devices, side by side.Optional Swivel
Y If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier,
place it on the top shelf so the heated air from
it will not flow around other components.
Connecting Cables
Be sure to insert each cable firmly into the cor-
Optional StandPOWERSELECTGUIDEPOWERSTANDBY-ONDVD619 DVD/CD PLAYEROPEN/CLOSESTOPPREVPLAYNEXTPAUSE
rect jack.HIGH DEFINITIONINFO
Using the Connection Examples in
This Manual
The accessory device jack panels shown are for
example purpose only. The jack panels on your
accessory devices may look different. Also, note
that connections can be made in various ways.
The examples are presented only as guides.
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