Contents 3As you enjoy your new product, keep thesesafety tips in mindThe issueThe home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popularpurchases. However, TVs are not always supported on the proper stands or installedaccording to the manufacturer’s recommendations. We and the consumer electronicsindustry are committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.TVs that are inappropriately placed on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers,chests, or carts may fall over and cause injury.Tune into safety• One size of TV stand does not fit all. Use only a TV standrated for the weight of your TV.• Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions forproper use of this product.• Don’t let children to climb on or play with entertainmentsystem furniture and TVs.• Don’t place TVs on furniture that can easily be used assteps, such as a chest of drawers.• Remember that children can become excited while watchinga program, especially on a “larger-than-life” TV. Make surethat you place or install the TV where it cannot be pushed,pulled over, or knocked down.• Make sure that you route all cords and cables so that theycannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children.Wall mountingIf you decide to wall mount your TV, always:• One size of wall mount does not fit all. Use only a wall mount rated for the weight of yourTV and that has been recommended by this TV manufacturer, listed in this manual, orotherwise listed by an independent laboratory (such as UL, CSA, or ETL) as suitable foryour TV.• Follow all instructions supplied by the TV and wall mount manufacturers.• If you have any doubts about your ability to safely wall mount your TV, get help from aprofessional installer.• Make sure that the wall where you are mounting the TV isappropriate. Some wall mounts are not designed to be mountedto walls backed with steel studs or cinder blocks. If you areunsure, ask a professional installer.• TVs can be heavy. At least two people are required for safe wall mount installation.fCHILD SAFETYIt makes a difference how and where you useyour flat panel display