VENTILATION

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

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

sDo not install the TV face up, down or sideways.

sDo not install the TV 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 TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.

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

Leave some space around the TV set as shown below. Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate and cause overheating, which may cause a fire or damage to the TV set.

Installed on the wall

11 7/8 inches

 

(30 cm)

Objects and ventilation holes

Never push objects of any kind into the TV through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or an electric shock. Do not place any objects on the TV.

MOISTURE

Moisture and flammable objects

sThe TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the TV.

s Do not use power-line operated TV sets near water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. It may result in a fire or an electric shock.

sDo not let this TV get wet. Never spill liquid

of any kind on the TV. If any liquid or solid object does fall through, do not operate the TV. It may result in electric shock or damage to the TV. Have it checked immediately by qualified personnel.

s To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or open flame (e.g. candles) away from the TV.

INSTALLATION

Wall mount installation requires the use of a Wall-Mount Bracket. When installing or removing the TV, using the Wall-Mount Bracket, be sure to use qualified contractors. If not properly secured during installation or removal from the Wall-Mount Bracket, the TV may fall and cause serious injury.

Optional wall mount

4inches (10 cm)

Installed with stand

4inches (10 cm)

4 inches (10 cm)

117/8 inches

(30 cm)

4inches (10 cm)

Leave at least this space around the set.

4 inches

 

 

 

 

 

2 3/8 inches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6 cm)

(10 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observe the following when installing the TV using a Wall-Mount Bracket.

sBe sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket when installing the TV.

sBe sure to attach the brackets supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket.

sDo not hang the TV from the ceiling. It may fall and cause serious injury.

Placement

The TV should be installed near an easily accessible AC power outlet.

Observe the following in placing the TV. Otherwise the TV may fall from the stand or wall mount, causing damage or serious injury.

s Place the TV on a stable, level surface.

s Do not hang anything on the TV. Do not allow children to climb on the TV.

Leave at least this space around the set.

Never install the TV set as follows:

Air circulation is blocked.

Air circulation is blocked.

Wall

Wall

6

Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temperature, such as in direct sunlight, near a radiator, or heating vent. If the TV is exposed to extreme temperature, the TV may overheat and cause deformation of the enclosure or cause the TV to malfunction. Do not install the TV in a place exposed to direct air conditioning. If the TV is installed in such a location, moisture may condense inside and may cause a malfunction.

s Never place the TV in hot, oily, humid or excessively dusty places.

s Do not install the TV where insects may enter.

s Do not install the TV where it may be exposed to mechanical vibration.