Safe use of TV
Installation
Placement for viewing
When watching TV, users are recommended to maintain at a distance of 3-7 times the screen height and watch in moderately bright surroundings. Watching TV for too long or in a dark environment may cause eye fatigue. In order to obtain a clear picture, do not project the screen to direct illumination. Users are recommended to use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling and block the screen with an opaque cloth. It is best to install the TV in a room without reflective materials on the floor and walls.
Take actions to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury by securing the TV to a wall or stand.
The TV should be installed near an easily accessible AC power outlet.
Follow the instructions below to place the TV to prevent the TV from falling off the stand or wall-mount bracket. This may cause damage or serious injury.
yPlace the TV on a stable, level surface.
yDo not hang anything on the TV. Never allow children to climb on the TV.
yDo not install the TV in places producing extreme temperatures, such as under direct sunlight, near a radiator, near a heating vent, or in the direct line of air-conditioning vents.
yNever place the TV in hot, oily, humid or excessively dusty places.
yDo not install the TV where insects may enter.
yDo not install the TV in places that may be exposed to mechanical vibration.
yDo not install the TV in places where it may protrude, such as on or behind a pillar, or where you may bump your head on it. This may result in injury.
Outdoor use
Do not install this TV outdoors. If the TV is exposed to rain, it may cause a fire or electric shock. Never expose the TV to direct sunlight to prevent damage as a result of high temperatures.
Vehicles, ships and other vessels
yDo not install this TV in a vehicle.
yBumping of the vehicle may cause the TV to fall and cause injury.
yDo not install this TV in a ship or vessel. If seawater enters the TV, it may cause a fire or damage the TV.
Medical institutions
yDo not place this TV in places where medical equipment is in use.
yInterference may cause malfunction of both the TV and medical equipment.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer to prevent potential hazards.
Wall-mount installation
Wall mount installation requires the use of a wall-mount bracket. When installing or removing the TV on or from the wall-mount bracket, make sure that it is done by qualified contractors. The TV may fall and cause serious injury if it is not securely installed on properly removed from the wall-mount bracket.
Please follow the instructions below to install the TV on a wall-mount bracket.
yFollow the installation instructions that come with the wall-mount bracket exactly when installing the TV on the bracket.
yMake sure to install the brackets that come with the Wall-mount Bracket.
yDo not hang the TV from the ceiling. It may fall and cause serious injury.
AC outlet
yUse the AC power cord specified by AOC and suitable for the voltage of the local area.
yIf you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
yIf you will not use the TV for several days, unplug the power cord from the outlet. Do not pull on the cord, but only on the plug itself.
yThe outlet should be easily accessible.
yDo not place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or damaged.
yDo not pinch, bend, or twist the cord excessively. The core lines may be peeled off and cut, thus causing a short circuit and resulting in fire or electric shock.
yDo not modify or damage the power cord.
yDo not put objects on or roll objects over the power cord.
yDo not move the TV while it is connected to a power supply.
yKeep the power cord away from heat sources.
yWhen unplugging the power cord from the outlet, unplug it from the wall outlet first.
yAlways unplug a power cord from the plug.
yDo not pull on the cord.
yDo not use the power cord coming with your AOC LCD TV on other equipment.
yAlways use the authentic power cord from AOC.
The TV should be installed near an easily accessible AC power outlet. Do not connect the TV to an outlet with poor contact. Make sure that the plug can be fully inserted into the outlet. Surge may occur and cause a fire if the plug is poorly connected to the outlet. If the outlet has poor contact, have it replaced by an electrician.
Follow the instructions below to prevent the power cord from being damaged. A damaged power cord may cause a fire or electric shock. If this happens, stop using the power cord and call your dealer or the AOC Service Center to have it replaced.
LCD screen
yAlthough the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and delivers over 99.99% of effective pixels, black or white sports (RGB) may appear continually on the LCD screen. Either black or white spots are the structural property of the LCD panel and not a malfunction.
yThe LCD screen is made with high-precision technology to deliver high performance and picture quality. Although the backlight of this TV is to maximize the brightness of the TV, the brightness of the screen may be uneven in the absence of any input signal or when the screen is blank when viewed in a dark environment. This is normal and not a malfunction of the TV. Changing the Backlight Control from the Function Setting can improve this condition.
yAvoid exposing the LCD screen in direct sunlight. This will damage the LCD panel.
yDo not press on or scratch the LCD screen nor put objects on the TV. This may make the image display uneven or damage the LCD panel.
