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Maintenance
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SCREEN CLEANING
1 Spray a small amount of glass cleaner on a soft cloth and wipe the screen until it’s clean.
2. Here’s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while. Wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm
water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent. Wring the cloth until it’s almost dry, and
then use it to wipe the screen.
3. Make sure the excess water is off the screen, and then let it air-dry before you turn on your
Entertainment Machine.
CABINET CLEANING
1. Use a soft cloth with a mild soap solution to wipe the cabinet (avoid using any cleaner that says
”industrial strength“ on the label.
2. Rinse the cloth and wipe the cabinet again.
3. Let the cabinet air-dry before turning the Entertainment Machine on.
EXTENDED ABSENCE
If you leave your Entertainment Machine dormant for a long time (such as a vacation), it’s a good
idea to unplug the power to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges. If you use
an off-air antenna, you may also want to disconnect it from the back of your Entertainment Machine
before leaving.
PICTURE INTERFERENCE
Even though you may be getting cable, the signal may be weak, which means the quality of your
picture may suffer due to other factors. If there are problems with the image on your Entertainment
Machine, consult the Troubleshooting guide on the following pages.
VIDEO GAMES AND OTHER FIXED-PATTERN DISPLAYS
If you use your Entertainment Machine to play video games or for other uses that have single, fixed
images, such as a photo-CD player, you should avoid setting the Brightness level too high. If static
images, like network identification patterns, are left sitting for too long, they can leave a permanent
impression on the picture tube. You can reduce the chance of this happening by limiting the amount
of time you use the fixed-image display, and by reducing the contrast and brightness levels or using
the Game preset.
CLEANING THE TRAKBALL
Sometimes the Trakball gets greasy or dirty, which can affect it’s performance. To clean it, moisten a
cloth with a solution of dish washing detergent and water. Gently wipe the exposed area of the
Trakball, rolling it with your thumb. Allow the remote to dry before using it again.
NOTE: Do NOT use alcohol or other “cleaning fluids” anywhere on the remote control.
If you unplug your Entertainment Machine, you may have to reset the clock using the
Clock Set menu described earlier.
Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have with your new Entertainment
Machine. Be sure to turn the power off and pull out the plug before you begin any cleaning.
