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Important Safety Precautions
• Cleaning — Unplug the AC cord
from the AC outlet before cleaning
the product. Use a damp cloth
to clean the product. Do not use
liquid cleaners, aerosol cleaners or
chemical cloth to clean it, as such
materials may damage the product.
• Water and moisture — Do not use
the product near water, such as
bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, swimming pool and in
a wet basement.
• Do not place vases or any other
water-fi lled containers on this
product. The water may spill onto
the product causing fi re or electric
shock.
• Do not place the product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod or table.
Doing so can cause the product
to fall, resulting in serious personal
injuries as well as damage to the
product. When mounting the
product on a wall, be sure to follow
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Use only the mounting hardware
recommended by the manufacturer.
• When relocating the product placed
on a cart, it must be moved with
utmost care. Sudden stops, excessive
force and uneven fl oor surface can
cause the product to fall from the cart.
• Ventilation — The vents and other openings in the
cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover
or block these vents and openings since insuffi cient
ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the
life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed,
sofa, rug or other similar surface,
since they can block ventilation
openings. This product is not
designed for built-in installation;
do not place the product in
an enclosed place such as a
bookcase or rack, unless proper
ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions are followed.
• The LCD panel used in this product
is made of glass. Therefore, it can
break when the product is struck
forcefully or with a sharp object. If
the LCD panel is broken, be careful
not to be injured by broken glass.
• Heat sources — Keep the product
away from heat sources such as
radiators, heaters, stoves and other
heat-generating products (including
amplifi ers)
• To prevent fi re, never place any type of
candle or naked fl ames on the top or
near the TV set.
• To prevent fi re or shock hazard, do
not place the AC power cord under
the TV set or other heavy items.
• Do not place heavy objects
on this product or stand on it.
Doing so could cause injury if
the product overturns. Take
special care near children and
pets.
The LCD panel is a very high technology product
with 2,073,600 thin fi lm transistors, giving you fi ne
picture details. Due to the very large number of
pixels, occasionally a few non-active pixels may
appear on the screen as a fi xed point of blue, green
or red. This is within product specifi cations and
does not constitute a fault.
Precautions when
transporting the TV
Be sure to always carry the TV
by two people holding it with
two hands — one hand on each
side of the TV.
• Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could
cause an afterimage to remain.
• Set the product at a place where it is easy to unplug the
power cord from the AC outlet.
NOTE
• All of the above are schematic diagrams. Operate do
according to the actual product.
• In case the product is dropped and
the cabinet is damaged, be sure to
turn off the power of the product,
and unplug the power cord. If you
continue to use the product, it may
cause fi re or electric shock. Contact
your dealer.
• Do not open the rear cover of the
cabinet to reconstruct the circuits.
There exists high voltage within the
cabinet and it may cause electric
shock and injury. If maintenance is
required, contact your dealer.
• Unplug the power cord before you move
the TV set. If not unplugged beforehand,
the power cord may become damaged
and cause electric shock.
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