Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
Medical institution
Do not place this unit in a place where medical equipment is in use.
It may cause malfunction of medical instruments.
Moisture and flammable objects
sDo not use plugged 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 fire or electric shock.
sDo not let this unit get wet. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the unit. If any liquid or solid object does fall through, do not operate the unit. It may result in electric shock or damage to the unit. Have it checked immediately by qualified personnel.
sTo prevent fire, keep flammable objects or open flame (e.g. candles) away from the unit.
Accessories
Do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, table or shelf. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the unit. No part of the TV should overhang any edge of the TV cart or stand; any overhanging edge is a safety hazard. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
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.
Heat
Do not touch the surface of the TV.
It remains hot, even for some time after the TV is turned off.
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 the TV with general household waste.
sThe LCD contains a small amount of liquid crystal. The fluorescent tube used in this display 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
sDo not expose the LCD screen surface to the sun. Doing so may damage the screen surface.
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 may 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.
Installation and moving
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 a serious injury may result. Be sure to follow the instructions given below.
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 far as possible.
sWhen transporting, do not subject the unit to shocks or vibration, or excessive force.
Installation
sWhen installing or removing the TV
on the wall, be sure to use qualified contractors. Wall mount installation requires the use of a
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.
sTo prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the stand/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
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