Toshiba 43U5050 Series, Owner'S Manual

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Important Safety Precautions
wall outlet for safety.
The TV is not completely disconnected from the power supply
line, as minute current is consumed even when the Power switch
is turned off.
The Mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect
device, therefore the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
5. Never pull on the power cord when removing the plug from
the wall outlet.
Always hold the plug firmly when removing it. If the power cord is
yanked, the cord may become damaged and a fire or an electric
shock may occur.
6. Never cut, break, modify, twist, bunch up or bent the cord or
apply excessive force or tension to it.
Never place heavy objects on the cord or allow it to overheat as
this may cause damage, a fire or an electric shock. Contact a
service technician if the power cord is damaged.
7. If there is thunder or lightning, never touch the aerial cable or
other connected cables.
You may suffer an electric shock.
8. Turn off the TV before unplugging the power cord.
Failure to do so, may cause a malfunction.
9. Listening to music at high volume levels and for extended
durations can damage one’s hearing.
In order to reduce the risk of damage to hearing, one should lower
the volume to a safe, comfortable level, and reduce the amount of
time listening at high levels.
10. In dry environment due to static electricity, the product may
be restart and return to the main OSD interface, USB player
interface or the previous source mode.
You can continue to use the TV when appear this phenomenon.
Service
1. Never repair, modify or disassemble the TV by yourself.
It may cause a fire or an electric shock.
Consult a service technician for inspection and repairs.
2. When a malfunction occurs, or if smoke or an unusual odor
comes from the TV, turn off the TV and remove the power
plug from the outlet immediately.
Make sure that the smoke or smell has stopped, then contact a
service technician. If the TV is still used in this condition, it may
cause a fire or an electric shock.
3. If the TV is dropped or the cabinet is broken, turn off the TV
and remove the power plug from the outlet immediately.
If the TV has power in this condition, it may cause a fire or an
electric shock. If the cabinet is broken, be careful when handling
the TV to prevent an injury.
Contact a service technician for inspection and repair.
4. When the TV reaches the end of its useful life, ask a qualified
service technician to properly dispose of the TV.
Cleaning
CAUTION: Avoid using chemicals (such as air refreshers,
cleaning agents, etc.) on or near the TV pedestal. Studies
indicate that plastics may weaken and crack over time from the
combination effects of chemical agents and mechanical stress
(such as weight of TV). Failure to follow these instructions
could result in serious injury and/or permanent damage to TV
and TV pedestal.
1. Remove the power plug before cleaning.
Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the TV.
• These solvents may distort the cabinet or damage its finish.
• If rubber or vinyl products remain in contact with the TV for a
long time, a stain may result.
If the cabinet becomes dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth.
When cleaning the surface of the LED display, wipe the panel
surface gently with a soft, dry cloth.
2. Periodically disconnect the power plug from the outlet and
check it.
If dust has collected on the power plug connectors, clean off
the dust with a dry cloth.
This dust may cause a fire due to reduced insulation on the plug.
Important information
1. About LCD screen
• Please remove all protective film before use.
• If you have the LCD screen facing to the sun, the LCD screen
will be damaged. Be aware of locating the TV close to a window
or outdoors.
• Never press the LCD screen strongly or scratch it, and never
put anything on it. These actions will damage the LCD screen.
2. About cabinet and LCD screen
Never spray volatile compounds such as insecticide on the
cabinet and LCD screen. This may cause a discoloration or
damage the cabinet and LCD screen.
3. About afterimage
If a still picture is displayed, an afterimage may remain on the
screen, however it will disappear. This is not a sign of malfunction.
4. Some pixels of the screen do not light up
The LCD display panel is manufactured using an extremely high
level of precision technology, however sometimes some pixels
of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous
spots. This is not sign of malfunction.
5. About Interference
The LCD display may cause interference in image, sound, etc. of
other electronic equipment that receives electromagnetic waves
(e.g. AM radios and video equipment).
6. About using under the low temperature places
If you use the TV in the room of 0°C or less, the picture brightness
may vary until the LCD monitor warms up. This is not a sign of
malfunction.
7. When disposing of or transferring ownership of the TV
Before disposing of or transferring ownership of the TV, perform
“Resetting the TV”.