Dynex DX-LCD22-09 User Manual

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Important safety instructions 5• If your TV does not operate normally by following the operatinginstructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by theoperating instructions because incorrect adjustment of othercontrols may result in damage and will often require extensivework by a qualified technician to restore your TV to its normaloperation.• If your TV has been dropped or damaged in any way.• When your TV exhibits a distinct change in performance.Replacement partsWhen replacement parts are required, make sure that the servicetechnician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer thathave the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorizedsubstitutions may result in fire, electric shock, personal injury, or otherhazards.Safety checkAfter completing any service or repair to this TV, ask the servicetechnician to perform routine safety checks to determine that your TV isin correct operating condition.Wall or ceiling mountingWhen mounting this TV on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the TVaccording to the method recommended by the manufacturer. This is asafety feature.Power sourceOperate your TV only from the type of power source indicated on themarking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to yourhome, consult your TV dealer or local power company.LightningFor added protection for your TV’s receiver during a lightning storm, orwhen it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplugit from the power outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.This helps prevent damage to your TV from lightning and power linesurges.Screen protectionYour TV’s screen is made of glass. Do not drop your TV or hit the glassscreen. If the screen breaks, be careful of broken glass.Non-active pixelsThe LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, whichprovide exceptionally sharp video quality. Occasionally, a fewnon-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed blue, green, or redpoint. These non-active pixels do not adversely affect the performanceof your TV, and are not considered defects.Power linesAn outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity ofoverhead power lines or other electric light of power circuits, or where itcan fall into such power lines or circuits.When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should betaken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact withthem might be fatal.Outdoor antenna groundingIf an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your TV, make surethat the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide someprotection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, providesinformation with respect to correct grounding of the mast andsupporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antennadischarge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of theantenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, andrequirements for the grounding electrode.Note to CATV system installerThis reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention toArticle 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for correct groundingand in particular, specifies that the cable ground must be connected tothe grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entryas practical.About after-imageThe extended use of fixed image program material can cause apermanent after-image on the screen. This background image isviewable on normal programs in the form of a stationary, fixed image.This type of irreversible screen deterioration can be limited by observingthe following steps:• Reduce the brightness/contrast settings to a minimum viewinglevel.• Do not display a fixed image for extended periods of time.• Turn the power off when not in actual use.Important information regarding the use of video games,computers, captions, or other fixed-image displays.Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period oftime, because this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on thescreen. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computerimages, teletext, and images displayed in 4:3 mode.Cautions:The permanent after-image on the screen, resulting from fixed image use,is not an operating defect and, as such, is not covered by the warranty.This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periodsof time.1 Electric service equipment2 Power service grounding electrodesystem3 Ground clamps4 Grounding conductors5 Antenna discharge unit6 Grounding clamp7 Antenna lead-in wire6752134