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Installation, Care, and Service

Installation

Follow these recommendations and precautions and
heed all warnings when installing your TV:
15)Never modify this equipment. Changes or
modifications may void: a) the warranty, and b) the
user’s authority to operate this equipment under the
rules of the Federal Communications Commission.
16) DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY, DEATH, OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE! Never place the TV
on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
The TV may fall, causing serious personal
injury, death, or serious damage to the TV.
17)Never place or store the TV in direct
sunlight; hot, humid areas; areas
subject to excessive dust or vibration;
or locations with temperatures at or
below 41°F (5°C).
18)Always place the TV on the floor
or a sturdy, level, stable surface that
can support the weight of the unit.
19)Never place items such as vases,
aquariums, or candles on top of the TV.
20)Never block or cover the slots or
openings in the TV cabinet back,
bottom, and sides. Never place
the TV:
• on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface;
• too close to drapes, curtains,
or walls; or
• in a confined space such as a
bookcase, built-in cabinet, or any
other place with poor ventilation.
The slots and openings are provided
to protect the TV from overheating
and to help maintain reliable
operation of the TV.
21)Never allow anything to rest on or roll over the
power cord, and never place the TV where the
power cord is subject to wear or abuse.
22)Never overload wall outlets and
extension cords.
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near
water.
6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding type plug. Apolarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. Agrounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where it exits the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when
unused for long periods
of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as powersupply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
TECHNICIAN
Wide plug

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
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