Technicolor - Thomson TV/DVD: Precautions

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TV

DVD

Precautions

• Safety

Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that

indicated on the identification sticker located at the back of your

set.

The TV/DVD’s components are sensitive to heat.The maximum

ambient temperature should not exceed  35° Celsius. Do not

cover the vents at the back or sides of the TV/DVD. Leave sufficient

space around it to allow adequate ventilation.

Moisture in rooms where the set is installed should not exceed

85% humidity. If you have to use the TV/DVD outdoors, do not

expose it to water from rain or splashing.

Moving it from a cold atmosphere into a warm one can cause

condensation on the screen (and on some components inside

the TV/DVD). Leave the condensation to evaporate before turning

the TV/DVD on again.

If you are away for a long period, switch the set off at the on/off

switch. Even when off, some components remain in contact with

the mains electricity supply. To completely isolate it you must

remove the plug from the mains supply socket.

During thunder storms, we recommend that you disconnect the

TV/DVD from the mains and aerial so that it is not affected by

electrical or electromagnetic surges that could damage it. For this

reason, keep the mains socket and aerial socket accessible so

they can be disconnected.

Immediately disconnect the TV/DVD if you notice it giving off a

smell of burning or smoke. You must never under any

circumstances open the TV/DVD yourself.You risk electrocution

if you do so.

The set is provided with adequate shielding to avoid the emission

of X-rays. Work by unqualified persons, modifications to the

high voltage or replacement of the tube by a model not complying

with the manufacturer’s recommendations may cause a sharp

increase in X-ray emissions. A set modified in this way no

longer meets the original specifications and should not be used.

Never open the player or any of its components. It can be

dangerous for you or for certain fragile components. You could

receive an electric shock or touch the laser beam.

Do not place your eyes close to the opening of the disc tray or any

other opening to look inside the player.

THOMSON multimedia is not liable if the TV/DVD is used

other than in accordance with this manual.

• Care

Clean the screen with a glass care cleaner and the rest of the set

with a soft cloth and neutral detergent. Regularly dust the vents at

the back and sides. Using solvents, abrasive or alcohol based

products risks damaging the TV/DVD.

If an object or liquid enters inside the appliance, unplug it

immediately and have it checked by an authorised technician.

• Demagnetization

Badly shielded loudspeakers or other strong magnetic fields near

the TV can cause patches of colour to appear on the screen. Move

any magnetised materials away from the TV, switch the set off and

switch it on fifteen minutes later.

• Discs

Always...

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handle your discs with care. Hold a disc with fingers on the

border or hole,

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place disc with the label facing upward (in case of a single-

sided disc),

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place the disc properly into the tray using the proper guide

area,

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use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary, wipe from the

centre to the border,

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always put discs back into their cases after playing and store in

a vertical position.

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omson Digital

If you hear strange noises or vibrations coming out of the unit

once a disc has started to play, rapidly press the STOP key of the

remote control or front of player.

Never...

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never close the tray with two discs on it or with a disc

slipping out of the guide area,

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never play cracked, chipped or deformed discs nor try to

repair them with adhesive tape or glue,

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never write on the disc,

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never move the player during playback,

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never scratch discs or store them in places of direct

sunlight, high humidity or high temperature,

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never try to play a Photo CD or CD-R in this player,

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never use record cleaning sprays, benzine, static electricity

liquids or any other solvent, if the disc surface is dirty.Wipe

gently with a soft damp (water only) cloth, never wipe the

disc in a circular motion, since circular scratches are likely to

occur and could cause noise during playback.

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