Broken pieces

Do not throw anything at the unit.

The screen glass may break by the impact and cause serious injury.

Cable wiring

Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the unit.

Volume adjustment

sAdjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbors. Sound carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing the windows or using headphones is suggested.

sWhen using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

Disposal of the TV

sDo not dispose of the TV with general household waste.

sThe LCD contains a small amount of liquid crystal. The fluorescent tube used in this display also contains mercury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for disposal.

Handling of broken glass and liquid crystal leakage

If the LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or scattered broken glass may result. Do not touch broken glass or crystalline liquid (which is toxic), with bare hands as cuts or poisoning/ skin irritation may occur. Also, do not let glass fragments or leaked crystalline liquid get into your eyes or mouth. Should either contact your eyes or mouth, rinse the contacted area thoroughly with water and consult your doctor.

LCD screen

sAlthough the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction.

sDo not expose the LCD screen surface to the direct sun light. Doing so may damage the LCD panel.

sDo not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on top of the TV. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged.

sIf the TV is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate a failure. These phenomena improve as the temperature rises.

sGhosting may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. It should disappear after a few moments.

sThe screen and cabinet get warm when the TV is in use. This is not a malfunction.

sAvoid spraying insect repellent with volatile material to the screen.

sAvoid prolonged contact with rubber or plastic made material.

Fluorescent lamp

This TV uses a special fluorescent lamp as its light source. If the screen image becomes dark, flickers, or does not appear, the fluorescent lamp has run down and should be replaced. For replacement, consult qualified service personnel.

Carry the TV in the specified manner

Carrying the TV requires at least two people.

If you carry the TV in a manner other than that specified and without the specified number of persons, it may drop and serious injury may result.

sCarry the TV with the specified number of

persons.

s Carry the TV holding the upper and bottom frames of the TV as illustrated.

sHold the TV securely when carrying it.

sAs the glass surface of the TV has a special

coating, be careful to avoid touching the glass surface as much as possible.

sWhen transporting, do not subject the unit to shocks or vibration, or excessive force.

Installation

When installing or removing the TV on the wall, be sure to use qualified contractors. Wall mount installation requires the use of a wall-mount bracket. If the TV is installed or removed from the wall by a person other than a qualified contractor, the unit may fall and cause serious injury if the unit is not installed securely.

Placement for viewing

It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 - 7 times that of the screen height, and in moderate brightness. Watching the TV for too long or in a dark room will cause eye fatigue.

Optional accessories

Observe the following when installing the TV using a wall-mount bracket. If the TV is not secured properly, it may fall and cause injury.

sBe sure to follow the operating instructions

supplied with the wall-mount bracket when installing the unit.

sBe sure to attach the brackets supplied with the wall-mount bracket.

Oils

Do not install this unit in restaurants where oily vapors occur. Dust absorbing oil may enter into the unit and damage the unit.

Corrosion

If you use this unit near the seashore, salt may corrode metal parts of the unit and cause internal damage or fire.

It may also shorten the life of the unit.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the unit, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

Unless proper ventilation is provided, the unit may gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe the following:

sDo not install the unit turned backward or sideways.

s Do not install the unit turned over or upside down.

s Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.

s Never block the slots and openings by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

s Never place the unit in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

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