Philips 55PW9383 Directions For Use Manual page 62

General Informat;on: Care and Cleaning
WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on
the TV Screen:
Do not leave picture border bars or stationary
images on screen for extended periods of time.
This can cause uneven picture-tube aging.
Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of pictures
that contem constantly moving and changing images that fill die
screen. Be careful not to leave notmioving huages on screen for
extended periods of time, or to display the same images on
screen too t_equently, because subtle ghost images can be ]eft
on the picture tubes. Avoid showing pictures with border bars or
the same stationary huages more than 15 percent of your total
viewing in any one week. Sources of stationary huages may be
broadcast channels, cable channels, satellite chapels, digJtM
television boxes, DVD discs, laser discs, video games, CD-i
discs, videotapes, arid others. Here are some exmnples of sta-
fiona_7¢ images (this is not an all-inclusive list_ you may
encounter others in your _ewing):
• Border bars---solid bars shown when viewing a standard
(4:3) picture arid some widescreen movies on your
widesarean (16:9) TV
• DVD menus---listings of DVD disc content
• Video-game images and scoreboards
• Television stufion logos---presant a problem ff they are
bright and stationary; moving or low-contrast _aphics are
less likely to cause anevan aging of the pJeture tube
• Stuck-market tickers---presented at the bottem of the TV
screen
• Shopping channel logos and pricing displays--bright and
shown constantly or repeatedly Jn the satue location on the
TV screen.
All picture tubes age with use, with their light output diminish-
Jng over time. But by triaintuining normal us_mixing te]evJ-
sion picture types_-you will create conditions in the tubes age
at an even rate. The result will be a TV picture that is evenly
bright over the entire screen.
PLACEMENT OF THE
TV
• To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and
increased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where
tetuperatures can become excessively hot; for exaniple, in
direct sunlight or near a heating appliance.
• Be sure to allow a free flow of air to arid from the perforated
back cover of the set.
CLEANING
• To avoid possible shock hazard, be sure the TV is anplugged
from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
• Regularly dust the TV with a dry, nonsaratehing duster to
keep the TV clean.
When cleaning the TV, take care riot to scratch or _mge the
screen surface. Avoid wearing jewelry or using anything
abrasive. Do not use household cleaners. Wipe the front
screen with a clean cloth _kmipaned with water. Use even,
easy. vertical strokes when cleaning.
Specially desJgrled screen-cleaning kits are also available.
These kits contain anti-static cleaners and cloths designed to
get into the ridges of the TV screen. Purchase the kits at
stores that sell electronics. Or call our Customer Care Center
at 1-800-531-0039.
• Gently wipe the cabinet surfaces with a clean cloth or sponge
_kmipaned in a solution of coo], clear water arid a mild soap
or detergent. Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the wiped surfaces.
• Occasionally vacuum the vantilation holes or slots in the back
cover of the set.
• Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on
or near the cabinet, as they might cause permanant triarringof
the cabinet finish.
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