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CARE AND CLEANING
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Screen: Do not leave fixed images on the screen for extended periods of time. This can cause
uneven aging of the PLASMA panel. Normal use of the TV should involve viewing of programs that
have constantly moving or changing images. Do not leave still images on screen for extended peri-
ods of time. Do not display the same images too frequently; if you do, subtle “ghost” images can
be left on the PLASMA screen. Sources of stationary images may be Laser discs, video games,
Compact Discs Interactive (CD-i), or paused Digital Video Discs (DVDs) or video tapes.
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• DVD menus list DVD content.
• Letterbox black bars appear at the top and bottom of the TV screen when a wide screen (16:9)
movie is viewed on a
TV with standard (4:3) aspect ratio. This is available with some DVDs.
• Video game images and scoreboards
• Television station logos cause a problem if they are bright and stationary. Moving or low-contrast
graphics are less likely to damage the picture tube.
• Stock market tickers may appear at the bottom of the TV screen if the TV programming covers
this news.
• Shopping channel logos, pricing displays may be bright and may appear constantly during the
show.
These are usually in the same location on the TV screen.
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• To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and an increased chance of TV failure, do not
place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot (for example, in direct sunlight or
near a heating appliance).
• Allow a free flow of air around the TV.
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• To avoid possible shock hazard, remove the TV’s power cord from the electrical outlet before
cleaning.
• Regularly dust the TV with a dry, non-scratching duster.
• When cleaning the TV, take care not to scratch or damage the screen surface. Avoid wearing
jewelry or using anything abrasive. Do not use household cleaners. Wipe the screen with a clean
cloth dampened with water.
Use even, easy, vertical strokes when cleaning.
• Occasionally vacuum the vents on the rear of the TV.
• Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on or near the cabinet. They may blem-
ish the cabinet permanently.
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