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 power-line operated 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 inflammable objects or naked lights (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 of 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 high-precision technology and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots may appear 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 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

Installation

sWhen 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.

sTo prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the stand/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.

Placement for viewing

It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 to 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.

Protruding location

Do not install the TV in protruding locations. If you install the unit in the following locations, injury may result.

sDo not install the unit in a location where the unit protrudes, such as pillars.

sDo not install the unit in a location that may cause injury.

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

Use of this TV near the seashore may subject the set to excessive salt, corrosion and internal damage and result in deterioration of the TV’s performance. If the set will be subjected to these conditions, steps should be taken to reduce the humidity and temperature of the area where the TV is located.

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