Important Safety Instructions
14.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. In the U.S.Selection 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
15.For added protection for this projection display 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 receiver due to lightning and
16.An outside antenna system shall 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 shall be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
17.Unplug this projection display from the wall outlet, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a.When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b.If liquid has been spilled into the projection display.
c.If the projection display has been exposed to rain or water.
d.If the projection display does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the projection display to normal operation.
e.If the projection display has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f.When the projection display exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
18.Do not attempt to service this projection display yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19.When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
20.Upon completion of any service or repairs to this projection display, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the projection display is in safe operating condition.
21.WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
22.WARNING: Because the temperature of the lamp unit is elevated immediately after its use, directly touching it may cause burns. After the lamp has cooled enough, replace the lamp unit.
23.CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of AC outlet and fully insert. Do not use this (polarized) plug with a receptacle or other outlet unless the blade can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>
Clean the air filter regularly. Not cleaning the air filter could shorten the life of the set.
The lamp has a maximum life of about 5 000 hours.
If use exceeds this figure, the possibility of lamp damage becomes greater.
The lamp should be changed as soon as possible once the lamp warning message appears. If the lamp is damaged, please contact your nearest dealer.
When VIEWING MODE is set to CINEMA, brightness will be reduced, but the life of the LCD panel can be prolonged. Therefore, the CINEMA setting is recommended when possible.
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