The present set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in the present unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures in installing, using and servicing. The present unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any element that can be repaired by the user.
•Read these instructions : All functional instructions must be read and understood before operating the product.
•Keep these instructions : It is recommended to keep these safety guidelines and operating instructions in a safe place for future reference.
•Heed all warnings : All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely.
•Follow all instructions : All operating instructions must be followed.
•Attachments / Accessories : Only use the attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. Using inadequate attachments can result in accidents.
•Power source : This product
must operate according to
the power source indicated
on the specification label. If you are not sure of the type
of power supply used in your
home, consult your dealer or local electric company. For the units designed to operate on batteries or another power source, refer to the operating instructions.
• Power cord protection : 
Protect the power cord 
from being walked on or 
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Overloading : Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords.
Overloading can cause fire or electric shock.
• Influx of objects and liquids : Never let
objects into the product through vents or openings. Due to the high voltage flows in the product, inserting a foreign object in
the product can cause electric shock and/or shorten internal elements. For the same reason, be careful not to spill water or other liquids over the product.
•Servicing : Do not attempt to service the product
yourself. Removing covers can expose you to high voltage and other
dangerous conditions. Request a qualified service person to perform servicing.
• Repair : Unplug the AC cord from the outlet, and request a qualified service person to perform repairs when:
a. The power cord or plug is damaged.
b. A liquid is spilled on or an object is dropped into the product.
c. The product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. The product does
not function properly as
described in the
operating instructions. Do not touch the controls other than those described in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of controls out of the instructions can cause damage, which often requires a qualified technician for extensive adjustments.
e. The product has been dropped or damaged.
f. The product displays an abnormal condition. Any noticeable abnormality in the product indicates that the product needs servicing.
• Replacement parts : In case the product
needs certain parts to be replaced, make sure that the service engineer uses
the replacement elements either specified by the manufacturer, or with the
same characteristics and performance as original ones. Using unauthorized parts can result in fire, electric shock and/or other danger.
•Safety checks : Upon completion of service or repair work, request the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.
•Polarization : Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Caution : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention : Pour éviter les choc électriques, introluire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante De la prise et pousser jusqu’au pond.
• Cleaning : Unplug the AC cord from the AC
outlet before cleaning
the product. Use only with a dry cloth to clean
this apparatus. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• Water and moisture : Do not use this product near
water such as bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink and laundry tub,
swimming pool and in a
wet basement. TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or slashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV set.
•Stand : Do not place the
product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or
table. Unstable installation is likely to
make the product fall resulting in serious injuries as well as material damage. Use only the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
• When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Ventilation : The vents
and other openings in the 
cabinet are designed for 
ventilation. Do not cover 
or block them since 
insufficient ventilation can 
overheat and/or shorten the product’s life span. Do not place the product on the bed, sofa, rug or other similar surfaces 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 LCD panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can be broken when the product is dropped or gets shock. Be careful not to be injured by glass pieces in case the panel is broken.
• Heat sources : Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
•The LCD panel is a product of very high technology with 2,359,296 (15”)/ 2,949,120 (17” Wide) thin film transistors, giving you fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed blue, green or red point . Please note that this
