Modern televisions are equipped with automatic control systems that provide high quality images even with poor reception conditions and fluctuations in the mains voltage. Despite this, stable and long-term operation of the TV is possible only with proper care.
Instructions
Step 1
Use an antenna suitable for the reception conditions with the TV. An indoor antenna away from a television center is useless. Conversely, an overly sensitive antenna with a good amplifier when used near the transmitter will cause overload and distortion. If there is a community antenna, give preference to it.
Step 2
A ferroresonant stabilizer, which is well suited to a TV with a transformer power supply, is useless for modern devices in which the power supply is switched-mode. Such a stabilizer can even ruin the TV. The impulse unit will cope with voltage fluctuations on its own, bursts are much more destructive for it - very short impulses with an amplitude of several kilovolts. To protect against them, purchase a special extension cord with a built-in filter. It will protect not only the TV, but also other equipment - up to the chargers of cell phones.
Step 3
Pay attention to the condition of the cables with which the TV is connected to the network, antenna and signal sources. They should not have breaks, short circuits, insulation faults. Repair or replace any damaged cables immediately. Before doing this, be sure to de-energize both the device itself and all devices connected to it.
Step 4
The inside of the TV must be free of dust. It must be cleaned once a year by a qualified repairman. He must also check the condition of the device parts, especially electrolytic capacitors, and replace them in a timely manner. All work should be carried out with a de-energized device, discharged capacitors and only after removing the charge from the kinescope anode.
Step 5
Do not neglect the instructions in the instructions for ensuring the cooling of the TV. In particular, do not ignore the rule that prohibits the installation of the unit in a furniture wall. Do not set too high brightness - regardless of the type of TV (tube, liquid crystal, plasma), forced operation leads to overheating, rapid wear, and increased power consumption. And so that even at low brightness the image does not seem faint, do not place the device in front of a window. Turn off the TV when no one is watching.
