INSTALLATION

Wall mount installation requires the use of a Wall-Mount Bracket. When installing or removing, 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

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.

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 may cause eye fatigue. To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling.

Outdoor use

Do not install this TV outdoors. If the TV is exposed to rain, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. If the TV is exposed to direct sunlight, the TV may heat up and cause damage to the TV.

Vehicle, ships and other vessels

Do not install this TV in a vehicle.

Bumping of the vehicle may cause the TV to fall down and cause injury.

Do not install this TV in a ship or vessel. If the TV is exposed to seawater, it may cause a fire or damage the TV.

Medical institutions

Do not place this TV in a place where medical equipment is in use.

It may cause a malfunction of medical instruments.

Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temperature, for example in direct sunlight, or near a radiator, or heating vent. If the TV is exposed to extreme temperature, the TV may overheat and cause deformation of the casing 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.

sDo not install the TV in a location where it may protrude, such as on or behind a pillar, or where you might bump your head on it. Otherwise, it may result in injury.

Preventing the TV from toppling over

Take measures to prevent the unit from toppling over and causing injury. To prevent the unit from toppling over, secure the unit to a wall or pillar.

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

sAdjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbors. Sound carries very easily at night. 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.

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 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 phenomenon 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 on the screen.

sAvoid prolonged contact with rubber or plastic made material.

Broken pieces

Do not throw anything at the TV.

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

If the surface of the TV cracks, do not touch it until you have unplugged the AC power cord.

Otherwise electric shock may result.

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