3.The lamp is a consumable item
Replace the lamp when it has blown or when the pictures becomes dark. The lamp is a
4.The television requires a lot of electric power
It is recommended that the television is connected directly to the wall socket, and not to another device. When connecting the television to a wall socket that is being used by another device or when using an extension cord, be careful not to exceed the capacity of the socket.
Do not turn the power on and off repeatedly in a short time.
It subjects the television and lamp to stress and may lead to malfunctions and the life of the lamp being short- ened.
5.The screen is made of plastic
Handle the screen carefully as it scratches easily. Do not rub, hit or press it with any hard objects.
When the screen is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft cloth. Refer to Appendix A for details of how to clean the screen.
6.Caution! Warm air from air duct
This unit has an air duct for cooling. The duct will blow warm air while the television is operating. When placing the television, make sure not to locate the unit too close to wallpaper. The warm air could cause the color of the wallpaper to change. Also take care to keep children and pets away from the warm air ducts. Long expo- sure to the warm air from the ducts could cause a minor burn.
7Caution! Moving this unit
This unit has casters. When you are moving the unit, try to only push the unit from the sides. Attempting to push the unit from the front or back could cause the unit to tip over.
When lifting this unit, do not hold by the screen frame. Holding the screen frame could cause it to detach from the unit and fall.
8.Do not replace the lamp immediately after use
The lamp becomes extremely hot during use. If the lamp is touched immediately after use before it has had a chance to cool down, there is a danger of burns. Be careful when handling the lamp.
9.Do not touch the lamp glass
If the lamp is used when there is dirt from fingers on the lamp glass, there is a possibility of the lamp breaking. Be careful not to touch the lamp glass.
10.ILA element characteristics
Do not project still pictures or pictures which have still segments for a long time.
The still parts of the picture may remain on the screen. This is a characteristic of ILA elements and not a mal- function. The picture will disappear over time.
11.Condensation
When a heater is turned on or the television is moved from a cold place to a hot place, droplets of water may be formed on the lamp and screen. This is called condensation. If the television is used while this condensa- tion is still present, the picture may seem distorted, and the inside of the screen may become dirty.
In such cases, wait until the condensation has gone before using the television.
12.Do not open the rear cabinet of this unit
This unit has a