Sharp LC-32LE450U, LC32LE450U Important Safety Instructions, Precautions when transporting

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

/_221)Replacement Parts--When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician

has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22)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.

23)Wall or ceiling mounting--Use a wall mount bracket that has been listed by an independent laboratory (such as UL, CSA, ETL).

•These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions

unless you are qualified to do so.

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• Outdoor Antenna Grounding --If an outside antenna		EXAMPLE	OF ANTENNA GROUNDING		AS PER
		NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
is connected to the television equipment, be sure the
antenna system is grounded so as to provide some				ANTENNA
protection against voltage surges and built-up static				LEAD IN WIRE
charges. Article 810 of the National	Electrical Code,		GROUND
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information	with regard to		CLAMP	ANTENNA
				DISCHARGE	UNIT
proper grounding of the mast and supporting				(NEC SECTION 810-20)
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna			GROUNDING
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location
			CONDUCTORS
of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding			(NEC SECTION		810-21)
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding			ELECTRODE	SYSTEM
electrode.
			(NEC ART	2501

NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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/.Statement indicating that when the mains plug or appliance coupler shall remain readily

operable.

•Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

•Where an all-pole MAINS SWITCH is used as the disconnect device, the location on the apparatus and the function of the switch shall be described, and the switch shall remain readily operable.

•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 insufficient 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 Liquid Crystal 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

k._n case the panel breaks.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Heat -- The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

The Liquid Crystal panel is a very high technology product with 1,049,088 pixels (LC-32LE450U), giving you fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen

as a fixed 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 fire, never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the TV set.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy items.

Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could cause an afterimage to remain.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.

No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product.

Do not insert foreign objects into the product. Inserting objects in the air vents or other openings may result in fire or electric shock. Exercise special caution when using the product around children.

Precautions when transporting the "IV

•When transporting the TV, never carry it by holding or otherwise putting pressure onto the

display. Be sure to always carry the TV by two people holding it with two hands -- one hand on each side of the TV:.

Caring for the Cabinet

•Use a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.) and gently wipe the surface of the cabinet.

•Using a chemical cloth (wet/dry sheet type cloth, etc.) may deform the components of the main unit cabinet or cause cracking.

•Wiping with a hard cloth or using strong force may scratch the surface of the cabinet.

•If the cabinet is very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.) soaked in neutral detergent diluted with water and thoroughly wrung out, and then wipe with a soft dry cloth.

•The cabinet is primarily made of plastic. Avoid using benzene, thinner, and other solvents, as these may deform the cabinet and cause the paint to peel off.

•Do not apply insecticides or other volatile liquids. Also, do not allow the cabinet to remain in contact with rubber or vinyl products for a long period of time. Plasticizers inside the plastic may cause the cabinet to deform and cause the paint to peel off.

Caring for the Liquid Crystal panel

•Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling.

•Gently wipe the surface of the display panel with a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.). To protect

the display panel, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners, or a chemical cloth (wet/dry sheet type cloth, etc.). This may damage the surface of the display panel.

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•	soft damp cloth to gently	wipe the display panel when it is really dirty.				_
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	available, to clean it.

•To avoid scratching the frame or screen, please use a soft, lint free cloth for cleaning. Approved cleaning cloths are available directly from Sharp in single (00Z-LCD-CLOTH) or triple (00Z-LCD- CLOTH-3) packs.

Call 1-800-BE-SHARP for ordering, or VISIT http://www.sharpusa.com/SharpDirect.

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