WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do
not expose theTV torain ormoisture.
A'I-I'ENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVR]R
PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO
NOABRIR
CAUTION TOREDUCE THERISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK
DONOT REMOVE COVER (ORBACK)
NOUSER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
This symbol isintended to
alert the user to the presence
ofuninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute arisk ofelectric
shock to persons.
This symbol isintended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions inthe literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock do not use this
polarized AC plug with anextension cord.
receptacle orother outlet unless the blades can
be fullyinserted to prevent blade exposure.

Note on Caption Vision

This television receiver provides display of
television closed captioning in accordance with
B15.119 of the FC( rules.

Note to CATV System Installer

This reminder is provided tocall the CATV
system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of
the National Electrical (?ode (NEC) that
provides guidelines forproper grmmding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable grotmd shall
be connected to the grounding system ofthe
building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Use of this television receiver lbr otherthan
private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF
or VHF or transmitted by cable companies ±br
the use ofthe general public may reqnire
authorization from the broadcaste_cable
company and/or program turner.

NOTIFICATION

This eqnipment has been tested and t'otmd to
comply withthe limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCRules.
These limits are designed toprovide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This eqnipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harlnful interference with radio
conmmnications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can bedetermined by turning
the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged
to tD"to correct the interference by one or more
of the lbllowing measttres:
[] Reorient or relocate the receMng antelmas.
[] Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
[] Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that towhich the
receiver is creme(ted.
[] Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that an?"changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your anthority to operate
this equipment.

Safety

[] Operate the TVonly on 120 V AC.
[] The plug is designed, for safety purposes, to
fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you
areunable to insert theplug fully into the
outlet, contact yonr dealer.
[] Ifany liquid or solid object should fall
inside the cabinet, unplug the TV
ilurnediately and have it checked by
qualified service personnel before operating
itfurther.
[] Ifyou willnot be using the TV *brseveral
days. discomlect the power by pulling the
plug itsel£ Never pull on the cord.
[] For details concerning safety precautions,
see "Important Safeguards" on page 4.

Important Notice

[] \_llen used at analtitude of greater than
1,900m or 6.2481"eet(air pressure less than
800hPa), this Plasma Display Panel may
generate alow buzzing sourld asa result of
the difference between the interior and
exterior air pressare ofthe panels. This is
not considered a defect and isnot covered
under by theLimited Warranty.

Installing

[] Toprevent internal heat bnildnp do not
block the ventilation openings.
[] Do not install the TV in ahot or humid
place or in a place snbject to excessive ctust
ormechanical vibration.
[] Avoid operating the TV at temperatures
below 5°((4Y'F).
[] Ifthe TVis transported directly from a cold
to a wam_ location, or if the room
temperamre changes suddenly, the picture
may be blurred or show poor color clueto
moisture condensation. In this case, please
wait a few hours to let the moisture
evaporate before turning on the TV.
[] To obtain the best picture, do not expose
the screen todirect illnlnination or direct
sunlight. It is recolnmended to use spot
lighting directed down from the ceiling or
to cover thewindows that face thescreen
with opaque drapery. It is desirable to
install the TV in aroom where the floor and
walls arenot ofa reflective material.
CAUTION
How to reduce the risk of"Image Retention"
on your TV
\*lien using TV games, compmers and
similar products with your TV.or viewing a
TV station whose logo always stays on the
screen, keep the brightness and contrast
fnnctions atlow settings.
Bright, stationary images such as TV station
logos displayed on your TV can cause
permanent damage toyottr TV, resulting in
retention ofthe image in the picture. Please
take the following steps toreduce the risk of
causing image retention:
View a variety of program sonrces or
progrannning material.
hnage retention can occur when bright
stationary images such as TV station logos
are viewed. (?hanging the program lnaterial
viewed reduces the possibility that asingle
image will become imprinted on the picture
tubes in your TV.
\_11enviewing programs with stational T
images, adjust the picture setting to reduce
the "Pictttre" and "Brighmess" levels. Image
retention isaccelerated by higher
"Brightness" and higher "Picture" settings.
Please see page 59 for instructions on
ac[iusting pictttre settings.
This will helpyou reduce the risk ofcausing
image retention.
IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED
BY YOUR WARRANTY

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