Technicolor - Thomson MA115GT User Manual

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Recommendations and Precautions

1.Operation

Please read the following instructions carefully and follow them closely — they concern your personal safety and can affect the operation of your equipment.

Television sets require ventilation to avoid overheating which can damagecomponents.Makesure thatthe rearventilation openingsare not covered up by curtains, cloths, newspapers, etc. There must be enoughroom insidebuilt–in unitsto allowcooling airto circulatefreely. Do not install theset next to heating.

Theapplianceis designedtooperatein adryroom. Shouldyou, forany special reason, wish to use it outdoors (e.g. balcony, veranda, tent, etc.), always make sure it is properly protected against any form of

DO NOT OBSTRUCT VENTILATION OPENINGS.

AVOID WATER, HEAT, DIRECT SUNLIGHT.

Do not place audio loudspeakers next to your TVset asthemagnets in thespeakers may cause coloured patches on the screen.

2. Cleaning

The screen should becleaned using liquid window cleaner.

• Never use abrasive cleaners.

• Clean the front and cabinet using a soft cloth dipped in mild detergent. The use of solvents such as white spirit or

alcohol–based products maydamage your set.

• Make sure to clean the vents atthe rear of your set regularly.

moisture (dew, rain, splashing). Before turning on a cold set in a warm room, wait until any

condensation onthe screen has evaporated.Never open upthe rear panelof thetelevision set. Have your aerialinstalled by anauthorised dealer or specialist.

At the endof the eveningTV programme or in theevent of prolonged absence, you shouldswitch off your set using theON/OFF button.

Even if the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position, the set is not completely disconnected from the mains. To disconnect the set completely,pull out the mains plug.

Remove themains plug from the wall outlet in thefollowing cases:

1. During thunderstorms. Itis wise todisconnect the aerialplug tooin this case.

2. If you notice any odour orsmoke coming from your set.

Additional information: YourTV set is adequately shielded to prevent X–ray emission. Acceleration voltage does notexceed the maximum value of26 kV. Work by unqualified technicians, modification of the high–voltage

setting or replacementof the tube with amodel that does not comply with the manufacturer’s specifications can lead to a considerable increase in X–ray emission.

A set changed in any of the above ways no longercomplies with the manufacturer’sspecifications andshould notbe putback into service.

3. Demagnetisation

The earth’s magnetic field may affect your television set, causing coloured patches to appear on the screen. If this happens:

• Switch offthe set using the ON/OFF button.

• Wait about an hour andthen switch on again using theON/OFF button.

This operation demagnetisesthe screen automatically. Ifcoloured patches are still visible, repeat the procedure.

Connections

1. Aerial Socket

Enables connection of the aerial and, if required, a video recorder (see manual for latter). T o tune the channel reserved for your video recorder, start up the recorder then carry out MANUAL

CHANNEL SETTING operations. Storeatanyprogrammeendingwitha9(9,19,29,etc.) Each time you use the video recorder, switch to the channel assigned to it.

2. SCART Socket

This is used to connect: – a VHS, 8 MM, S–VHS or Hi–8 video recorder or camcorder, – a PAY TV decoder, – a video games console. T o use the connected device, select the audiovisual programme by pressing the

This selection is automatic for some devices. A V is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

If you have an S-VIDEO device, press the of the screen for a few seconds.

When you switch off the device and if you have not changed channel during play , the TV set automatically returns to the previous channel.

If the TV set has been switched onbythevideorecorder,it will be placed on stand–by when the video recorder is switched off.

button again. S-VIDEO is then displayed at the bottom

button.

3. Audio / Video CINCH Sockets

These are used to connect a VHS or 8 mm camcorder. Press the When you switch off the connected device, the TV set remains in audiovisual (AV) mode.

Call up the channel you wish to watch using the numerical keypad on the remote control. In order to maintain the optimum sound and picture qualityofyourTVset,avoidconnecting 2devices

to the SCART socket and the AUDIO/VIDEO sockets simultaneously.

button to select the audiovisual programme to view your recordings.

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