THOMSON MCR61TF30, Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE
Many electrical and mechanical components in this chassis have special safety-related characteristics.
These characteristics are often passed unnoticed by a visual inspection and the X-ray radiation
protection afforded by them cannot necessarily be obtained by using replacements rated at higher
voltages or wattage, etc. Components which have these special safety characteristics in this manual
and its supplements are identified by the international hazard symbols in the circuit diagram and parts
list. Before replacing any of these components read the parts list in this manual carefully. Substitute
replacement components which do not have the same safety characteristics as specified in the parts
list may create X-ray radiation.
Safety Symbol Description
The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the voltage inside this product may be
strong enough to cause an electric shock. Extreme caution should be exercised when
working on the TV with the back removed.
This is an international hazard symbol, telling you that the components identified by the
symbol have special safety-related characteristics.
FDA This symbol tells you that the critical components identified by the FDA marking have
special safety-related characteristics.
UL This symbol tells you that the critical components identified by the UL marking have special
safety-related characteristics.
VDE This symbol tells you that the critical components identified by the VDE marking have
special safety-related characteristics
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Maintenance
1. Place the TV set on a stable stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent it from
being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. Do not place the set near or over a radiator
or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
2. Do not install the TV set in a place exposed to rain, water, excessive dust, mechanical vibrations or
impacts.
3. Allow enough space (at least 10cm) between the TV and wall or enclosures for proper ventilation.
4. Slots and openings in the cabinet should never be blocked by clothes or other objects.
5. Please power off the TV set and disconnect it from the wall immediately if any abnormal condition
are met, such as bad smell, belching smoke, sparkling, abnormal sound, no picture/sound/raster.
Hold the plug firmly when disconnecting the power cord.
6. Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Use a dry soft cloth for
cleaning the exterior of the TV set or CRT screen. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
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