Dynex DX-LCD19 User Manual

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6 Important safety instructionsSafety checkAfter completing any service or repair to your TV, ask the service technician to performroutine safety checks to determine that your TV is in correct operating condition.Power sourceOperate your TV only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you arenot sure of the type power supplied to your home, consult your TV dealer or local powercompany.Screen protectionYour TV’s screen is made of glass. Do not drop your TV or hit the glass screen. If the screenbreaks, be careful of broken glass.Non-active pixelsThe LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin-film transistors, which provide exceptionallysharp video quality. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixedblue, green, or red point. These non-active pixels do not adversely affect the performance ofyour TV, and are not considered defects.Outdoor antenna groundingIf an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your TV, make sure that the antenna orcable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-upstatic charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, providesinformation with respect to correct grounding of the mast and supporting structure,grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,location of the antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, andrequirements for the grounding electrode.An outside antenna system should not be located near overhead power lines or other electriclight or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing anoutside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such powerlines or circuits, because contact with them can be fatal.