Samsung PS51E8000GU User Manual

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English - 3Watching the Plasma TV in 4:3 format for a long period of time may leave traces ofborders displayed on the left, right and centre of the screen caused by the differenceof light emission on the screen. Playing a DVD or a game console may cause similareffects to the screen.Damages caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty.• After-images on the Screen.Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time may producepartial after-images.To prevent this effect, reduce the “brightness” and “contrast” when displaying still images for a longtime.• WarrantyWarranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention.Burn-in is not covered by the warranty.✎ WARNINGS: Image retention, commonly known as screen burn-in, can occur on most types oftelevision if the same image is displayed continuously. The most common causes of image retentionare logos that remain stationary on the TV screen. These logos are common on many programmesreceived via a Set-top Box. To reduce this risk, avoid displaying still images for long durations andlower the brightness or contrast settings to decrease the intensity of the picture. Extended viewingof movies and programs in aspect ratios that are different from the aspect ratio of the TV may causeimage retention. Always endeavour to avoid black borders top or bottom by using the zoom function.This will help eliminate the black borders and fit the picture to the entire area of the screen. Using avideo game console may cause image retention and is not recommended. When using a PC input,avoid displaying still images for long durations and reduce the brightness or contrast settings todecrease the intensity of the picture.✎ IMPORTANT: Image retention issues are not covered by your Samsung® warranty.• CautionThe glass screen of your PDP TV can break if you accidently drop the TV. Handle the TVwith care.When moving the TV, always have two or more people pick it up and carry it as a safetyprecaution. Do not lay the TV flat on its face or back.Your Samsung Plasma TV is a high quality television that has been carefully packaged to protect theintegrity of its glass panel and component parts during shipment. It is, nonetheless, a fragile pieceof electronics that requires careful handling. Refrain from putting undue stress on any part of thepackaging when shipping or unpacking the TV. Use care when installing the TV. Avoid placing the TV ina location where it may be struck, exposed to sharp impacts, or fall. Panel breakage caused by a fall orimpact strike is not covered under the manufacturer's warranty.[PE8000-XU]BN68-04062J.indb 3 2012-04-03 5:29:01