Philips 42pfl8404 User Manual

							1.1.4   Viewing distance
Position the TV at the ideal viewing distance. Benefit more
from HD TV picture or any picture without straining your
eyes. Find the 'sweet spot', right in front of the TV, for the
best possible TV experience and relaxed viewing.
The ideal distance to watch TV from is three times its
diagonal screen size. While seated, your eyes should be
level with the centre of the screen. 
						

							1.1.5   Security slot
Your TV is equipped with a Kensington security slot at the
back of the TV.
Purchase a Kensington anti-theft lock (not supplied) to
secure the TV. 
						

							1.1.6   Screen care
• Risk of damage to the TV screen! Never touch, push, rub
or strike the screen with any object.
• Unplug the TV before cleaning.
• Clean the TV and frame with a soft damp cloth. Never
use substances such as alcohol, chemicals or household
cleaners on the TV.
• To avoid deformations and colour fading, wipe off water
drops as soon as possible.
• Avoid stationary images as much as possible. Stationary
images are images that remain onscreen for extended
periods of time. Stationary images include onscreen
menus, black bars, time displays, etc. If you must use
stationary images, reduce screen contrast and brightness
to avoid screen damage. 
						

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Disposal of your old product and batteries
Your product is designed and manufactured with high
quality materials and components, which can be recycled
and reused.
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When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached
to a product it means that the product is covered by the
European Directive 2002/96/EC.
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Please inform yourself about the local separate collection
system for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose
of your old products with your normal household waste.
Correct disposal of your old product helps to prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health.
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Your product contains batteries covered by the European
Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed with
normal household waste.
Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate
collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to
prevent negative consequences for the environmental and
human health. 
						

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This TV has features that contribute to energy-efficient
use.
This TV was awarded the European Ecolabel for its
environmental qualities. Energy efficiency features
• Ambient light sensor
To save energy, the built-in Ambient light sensor lowers
the brightness of the TV screen when the surrounding light
darkens.
• Standard
The Standard setting of the TV combines several TV
settings that result in saving energy. See the Smart
settings in the Setup menu.
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• Low standby power consumption
The class-leading and highly-advanced power circuitry
brings down the power consumption of the TV to an
extremely low level, without losing out on the constant
Standby functionality. Power management
The advanced power management of this TV ensures the
most efficient use of its energy. You can check how your
personal TV settings, the level of brightness in current
onscreen pictures, and the surrounding light conditions
determine the relative power consumption.
Close this user manual and press Demo. Select
Active control and press OK. Your current TV setting is
highlighted. You can change to another setting to check
the corresponding values.
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Ecolabel
Philips continuously focuses on lowering the
environmental impact of its innovative consumer
products. We aim our efforts towards environmental
improvements during manufacturing, reduction of
harmful substances, energy-efficient use, end-of-life
instructions and product recycling.