MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC 838 SERIES - Manual (Page 36)

36 3. TV Features
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3D Video, continued
• 3D Glasses are NOT designed as sunglasses or
safety glasses and do not provide protection. 3D
glasses should be worn only when viewing 3D
material.
• Do not wear the wireless glasses in any situations
that require unimpaired visual perception.
• Children under the age of 5 should not view 3D
programming.
Under normal conditions, 3D viewing is safe for your
movies or games. Some people may experience dis-
comfort, however. To minimize the potential for experi-
encing visual problems or any adverse symptoms:
• Read and follow any and all safety warnings that
accompany your 3D glasses or 3D source devices.
• Maintain a distance of no less than 2 to 2.5 times
the screen height measurement away from the
display. Viewing from too short a distance can
strain your eyes.
• Take regular breaks, at least 5 minutes after every
hour of 3D viewing.
If you experience any of the following symptoms, dis-
continue 3D viewing until the symptoms go away:
• nausea, dizziness, or queasiness,
• headache, or eyestrain,
• blurry vision,
• double vision that lasts longer than a few seconds,
Do not engage in any potentially hazardous activity
(for example, driving a vehicle) until your symptoms
have completely gone away. If symptoms persist,
discontinue use and do not resume 3D viewing without
discussing your symptoms with a physician.
Do not use the glasses where loss of balance or limit-
ing your field of vision may be dangerous to you.
Do not use near staircases, ledges or balconies. You
may risk falling during or after use.
Epilepsy
WARNING! IF YOU OR ANY MEMBER OF YOUR
FAMILY HAS A HISTORY OF EPILEPSY, CONSULT
A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING 3D VIDEO OR GAME
PRODUCTS.
A small percentage of the population may experience
epileptic seizures when viewing certain types of TV
images or video games that contain flashing patterns of
light.
The following people should consult a physician before
viewing 3D Games or Video:
• Anyone with a history of epilepsy, or who has a
family member with a history of epilepsy
• Anyone who has ever experienced epileptic sei-
zures or sensory disturbances triggered by flashing
light effects.
WARNING! SOME LIGHT PATTERNS MAY INDUCE
SEIZURES IN PERSONS WITH NO PRIOR HISTORY
OF EPILEPSY. DISCONTINUE 3D VIEWING IF YOU
EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMP-
TOMS:
• Involuntary movements, eye or muscle twitching
• Muscle cramps
• Nausea, dizziness, or queasiness
• Convulsions
• Disorientation, confusion, or loss of awareness of
your surroundings
Do not engage in any potentially hazardous activity (for
example, driving a vehicle) until your symptoms have
completely gone away.
Do not resume 3D viewing without discussing the
symptoms with your physician.
3D Safety Requirements