Samsung PL-42S4S Owner's Instructions Manual

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3User InstructionsScreen Image retentionDo not display a still image (such as on a video game) on the plasma display panel for more thanseveral minutes as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as“screen burn”. To avoid such image retention, refer to page 40 of this manual to reduce thedegree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image.AltitudeThe PDP will not operate normally at altitudes above 6500 ft.Heat on the top of the PDP TVThe top side of the product may be hot after long periods of use as heat dissipates from the panelthrough the vent hole in the upper part of the product.This is normal and does not indicate any defect or operation failure of the product.However, children should be prevented from touching the upper part of the product.The product is making a ‘cracking’ noise.A ‘cracking’ noise may occur when the product contracts or expands due to a change ofsurrounding environment such as temperature or humidity. This is normal and not a defect of theunit.Cell DefectsThe PDP uses a panel consisting of 1,230,000(SD-level) to 3,150,000(HD-level) pixels whichrequire sophisticated technology to produce. However, there may be few bright or dark pixels onthe screen. These pixels will have no impact on the performance of the product.Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 5°C(41°F)A still image displayed too long may cause permanent damage to the PDP Panel.Watching the PDP TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave tracesof borders displayed on the left, right and center of the screen caused by thedifference of light emission on the screen.Playing a DVD or a game console may cause similar effect to the screen.Damages caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty.Afterimage on the Screen.Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time mayproduce partial afterimages.To prevent this effect, reduce the ‘brightness’ and ‘contrast’ when displaying still images for along time.WarrantyWarranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention.Burn-in is not covered by the warranty.