Important Safety Instructions

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Read all of the instructions before using this appliance. When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

1)Save these instructions- The safety and operation instructions should be retained for future reference.

2)All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be followed.

3)Cleaning- Unplug TV from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.Exceptions: Some products are designed for uninterrupted service, eg. Cable TV converters, Unplugging such accessories may result in loss of authorization codes. In such cases, please follow instructions or unplugging such devices as provided by the accessories manufacturer.

4)Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the TV manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

5)Water and moisture-Do not place this TV near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. 6)Accessories - Do not place this TV on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The TV may fall causing serious injury to someone, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer`s, or sold with the TV. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer`s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surface may cause the appliance and Cart combination to overturn.

7)Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure overheating. These openings must not be locked in an built in installation such a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer instructions have been adhered to.

8)Power sources - This TV should be operated only from the type of power sources indicated on the electrical nameplate. If you are not sure of the type of the power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For TV`s intended to operate from battery power or other source, refer to the operation instructions.

9)Grounding or polarization - This TV is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other is). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is 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 outlet. Don`t defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

10)Power cord protection - Power supply cords 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 cords or Plugs, convenience receptacle, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

11)Out antenna grounding - If an outside antenna or cable 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/NEPA NO.70,provided information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead in wire to antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirement for the grounding electrode. (Fig. A) 12)Lightning precaution - For added protection for this TV

receiver during a Lightning storm or when it is left unattended for long period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the TV due to lighting and Power line surges.