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Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. To ensure safety and many
years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Instructions
carefully before using this product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside
antenna is connected to the television
equipment, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static
charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-
in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
• Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
• Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an
unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the
product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with
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.
• Selecting the location — Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.
• 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 front panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped
or applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the panel breaks.
• Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.
• The Liquid Crystal panel is a very high technology product with 2,073,600 pixels, giving you fi ne picture
details.Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fi xed point of blue, green or
red. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product.
• Lightning — For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna. This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.
• Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power
lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
• To prevent fi re, never place any type of candle or fl ames on the top or near the TV set.
• To prevent fi re or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy items.
Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and
property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with
the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fi re. In order
to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating
and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your Liquid Crystal
Television, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.
1)Read these instructions.
2)Keep these instructions.
3)Heed all warnings.
4)Follow all instructions.
5)Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)Clean only with dry cloth.
7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifi ers) that produce heat.
9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11)Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.
12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14)Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Additional Safety Information
15)Power Sources—This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
16)Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles
as this can result in a risk of fi re or electric shock.
17)Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fi re or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
18)Damage Requiring Service—Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualifi ed service personnel under the following conditions:
a)When the AC cord or plug is damaged,
b)If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
c)If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d)If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualifi ed technician to
restore the product to its normal operation,
e)If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f )When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for
service.
19)Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specifi ed by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fi re, electric shock, or other hazards.
20)Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
21)Wall or ceiling mounting—When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the
product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer.
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