IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
/_221)Replacement Parts--When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer orhave the same characteristics as
the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, orother hazards.
22)Safety Check--Upon completion ofany service orrepairs tothis product, askthe service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
23)Wall orceiling mounting--Use awall mount bracket that has beenlisted byan independent
laboratory (suchas UL, CSA, ETL).
• These servicing instructionsare for use by qualified service personnelonly. Toreduce therisk of
electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained inthe operating instructions
unless you are qualified todo so.
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• Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If an outside antenna
isconnected to thetelevision equipment, be sure the
antenna system isgrounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Article 810 ofthe National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding ofthe lead-in wire to anantenna
discharge unit,size ofgrounding conductors, location
of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements forthe grounding
electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 2501
NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
/.Statement indicating that when the mains plug or appliance coupler shall remain readily
operable.
• Where the MAINS plug or anappliance coupler isused asthe disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
• Where an all-pole MAINS SWITCH is used as thedisconnect device, the location on the
apparatus and the function of theswitch 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, kitchensink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or neara 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 orsold with the product. When mounting the product ona wall, be sure to
follow the manufacturer's instructions. Useonly 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 lifeof the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rugor 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 abookcase or rack, unless
proper ventilation is provided orthe manufacturer's instructions are followed.
• The Liquid Crystal panel used inthis product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the
product is dropped or applied with impact. Be careful notto be injured by broken glass pieces
k._n case the panel breaks.
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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 isa 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 afixed 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
itis leftunattended and unused for longperiods oftime, unplug itfrom thewall outlet and
disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-
linesurges.
Power Lines -- Anoutside antenna system should not be located inthe vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, orwhere itcan fall into such power linesor
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 ornear the TV set.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy items.
Donot display a still picturefor along time, as this could cause an afterimage
to remain.
To prevent fireor shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping
or splashing.
No objects filledwith liquids, such asvases, should be placed
onthe product.
Donot insert foreign objects into the product. Inserting objects in the air
vents or other openings may result infire 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 ofthe TV:.
Caring for the Cabinet
• Use asoft 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 orcause cracking.
• Wiping with a hard cloth or using strong force may scratch the surface of the cabinet.
• Ifthe cabinet isvery dirty, wipewith a soft cloth(cotton, flannel, etc.) soaked inneutral detergent
diluted with water and thoroughly wrung out, and then wipe with a soft dry cloth.
• The cabinet isprimarily made of plastic. Avoid using benzene, thinner, and othersolvents, as
these may deform the cabinet and cause the paintto peeloff.
• Donot apply insecticides or other volatile liquids. Also, do not allow the cabinet to remain in
contact withrubber 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 thedisplay panel with a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.). Toprotect
the display panel, do not usea dirty cloth, liquidcleaners, or achemical cloth (wet/dry sheet type
cloth, etc.). This maydamage the surface of the display panel.
• WipingthedisplayWithpanel.ahard cloth or using strong force may scratch the surface of __, _
• soft damp cloth to gently wipe the display panel when itis really dirty. _ ........................................
_tSeay scratch the surface of the display panel when wiped strongly.) ;_,_
• Ifthe display panel is dusty,use ananti-static brush, which is commercially L.;.;..; _,
available, to clean it.
• Toavoid scratching the frame or screen, please use a soft, lint free clothfor cleaning. Approved
cleaning cloths areavailable directly from Sharp insingle (00Z-LCD-CLOTH) or triple (00Z-LCD-
CLOTH-3) packs.
Call 1-800-BE-SHARP forordering, or VISIT http://www.sharpusa.com/SharpDirect.