Safeguards

Important

Please read the following safeguards for yourTV and retain for future reference.

Always follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television.

1.Read,Retain and Follow All Instructions

Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the TV.Retain them safely for future reference.Follow all operations and instructions accordingly.

2.HeedWarnings

Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions.

3.Cleaning

UnplugtheTVfromthewalloutletbeforecleaning.Donotuseliquid,abrasive,oraerosolcleaners.Clean- erscanpermanentlydamagethecabinetandscreen.Usealightlydampenedclothforcleaning.

4.Attachments and Equipment

Never add any attachment and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer as such ad- ditions may result in the risk of ﬁre,electric shock or other personal injury.

5.Water and Moisture

The apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids,such as vases,should be placed very close to the apparatus.Because they may be splashed when water- ing the plant.

6.Setting

Do not place thisTV on an unstable cart,stand or table.Placing theTV on an unstable base can cause theTV to fall,resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to theTV.Use only a cart,stand, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or salesperson.

7.Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the

TV and to protect it from overheating.Do not cover the ventilation openings in the cabinet and never place the set in a conﬁned space such as a built-in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.Leave a minimum 10 cm gap all around the unit.

8.Power Source

ThisTVshould beoperatedonlyfromthetypeof power source indicatedonthemarking label.Ifyou arenotsure of the type of power supplied to your home,consult your appliance dealer or local power company.

9.Grounding or Polarization

This TV is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will ﬁt into the power outlet only one way.This is a safety feature.If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,try reversing the plug.If the plug should still fail to ﬁt,contact your electrician to replace your obso- lete outlet.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.This is because apparatus with CLASS I construc- tion must be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

10.Power-Lead Protection

Power-supply leads should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,paying particular attention to leads at plugs,wall outlets,and the point

where they exit from the TV.MAINS plug which is used as the disconnect device.The disconnect device shall re- main readily operable.

11.Lightning

For added protection for thisTV 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 or cable system.This will prevent damage to the TV due to lightning and power-line surges.