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INSTALLATION
Wall mount installation requires the use of a Wall-Mount Bracket. When
installing or removing, using the Wall-Mount Bracket, be sure to use
qualified contractors. If not properly secured during installation or removal
from the Wall-Mount Bracket, the TV may fall and cause serious injury.
Optional wall mount
Observe the following when installing the TV using a Wall-Mount
Bracket.
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Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with the
Wall-Mount Bracket when installing the TV.
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Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket.
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Do not hang the TV from the ceiling. It may fall and cause serious
injury.
Placement
The TV should be installed near an easily accessible AC power outlet.
Observe the following in placing the TV. Otherwise the
TV may fall from the stand or wall mount, causing
damage or serious injury.
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Place the TV on a stable, level surface.
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Do not hang anything on the TV. Do not allow
children to climb on the TV.
Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temperature, for example
in direct sunlight, or near a radiator, or heating vent. If the TV is exposed
to extreme temperature, the TV may overheat and cause deformation of the
casing or cause the TV to malfunction. Do not install the TV in a place
exposed to direct air conditioning. If the TV is installed in such a location,
moisture may condense inside and may cause a malfunction.
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Never place the TV in hot, oily, humid or
excessively dusty places.
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Do not install the TV where insects may
enter.
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Do not install the TV where it may be
exposed to mechanical vibration.
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Do not install the TV in a location where it may protrude, such as on
or behind a pillar, or where you might bump your head on it.
Otherwise, it may result in injury.
Preventing the TV from toppling over
Take measures to prevent the unit from toppling over and causing injury.
To prevent the unit from toppling over, secure the unit to a wall or pillar.
Placement for viewing
It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 - 7 times that of the
screen height, and in moderate brightness. Watching the TV for too long
or in a dark room may cause eye fatigue. To obtain a clear picture, do not
expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use
spot lighting directed down from the ceiling.
Outdoor use
Do not install this TV outdoors. If the TV is exposed to
rain, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. If the TV
is exposed to direct sunlight, the TV may heat up and
cause damage to the TV.
Vehicle, ships and other vessels
Do not install this TV in a vehicle.
Bumping of the vehicle may cause the TV to fall down
and cause injury.
Do not install this TV in a ship or vessel. If the TV is
exposed to seawater, it may cause a fire or damage the
TV.
Medical institutions
Do not place this TV in a place where medical
equipment is in use.
It may cause a malfunction of medical instruments.
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
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Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbors. Sound carries
very easily at night. Therefore, closing the windows or using
headphones is suggested.
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When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive
levels, as hearing damage may result.
LCD SCREEN
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Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and
has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots or bright points of
light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen.
This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction.
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Do not expose the LCD screen surface to direct sun light. Doing so
may damage the LCD panel.
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Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on top of the
TV. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged.
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If the TV is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture or
the picture may become dark. This does not indicate a failure. These
phenomenon improve as the temperature rises.
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Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. It
should disappear after a few moments.
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The screen and cabinet get warm when the TV is in use. This is not a
malfunction.
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Avoid spraying insect repellent with volatile material on the screen.
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Avoid prolonged contact with rubber or plastic made material.
Broken pieces
Do not throw anything at the TV.
The screen glass may break by the impact and cause
serious injury.
If the surface of the TV cracks, do not touch it until
you have unplugged the AC power cord.
Otherwise electric shock may result.
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