Safety information 3Replacement partsWhen replacement parts are required, make sure thatthe service technician uses replacement partsspecified by the manufacturer that have the samecharacteristics as the original part. Unauthorizedsubstitutions may result in fire, electric shock,personal injury, or other hazards.OverloadingDo not overload power outlets and extension cordsbecause this can result in a risk of fire or electricshock.Object and liquid entryNever push objects of any kind into your TV throughopenings because objects may touch dangerousvoltage points or short out parts that could result in afire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onyour TV.Damage requiring serviceUnplug this TV from the power outlet and referservicing to qualified service personnel under thefollowing conditions:• When the power supply cord or plug isdamaged or frayed.• If liquid has been spilled or objects havefallen into your TV.• If your TV has been exposed to rain orwater.• If your TV does not operate normally byfollowing the operating instructions. Adjustonly those controls that are covered by theoperating instructions because incorrectadjustment of other controls may result indamage and will often require extensivework by a qualified technician to restoreyour TV to its normal operation.• If your TV has been dropped or damaged inany way.• When your TV exhibits a distinct change inperformance.Replacement partsWhen replacement parts are required, make sure thatthe service technician uses replacement partsspecified by the manufacturer that have the samecharacteristics as the original part. Unauthorizedsubstitutions may result in fire, electric shock,personal injury, or other hazards.Safety checkAfter completing any service or repair to this TV, askthe service technician to perform routine safetychecks to determine that your TV is in correctoperating condition.Power sourceOperate your TV only from the type of power sourceindicated on the marking label. If you are not sure ofthe type of power supplied to your home, consult yourTV dealer or local power company.Screen protectionYour TV’s screen is made of glass. Do not drop yourTV or hit the glass screen. If the screen breaks, becareful of broken glass.Pixel defectYour TV’s screen is designed to display finely detailedpictures. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels mayappear on the screen as fixed points of blue, green,or red. This is not a defect and does not affect yourTV’s performance.Outdoor antenna groundingIf an outside antenna or cable system is connected toyour TV, make sure that the antenna or cable systemis grounded to provide some protection againstvoltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70,provides information with respect to correct groundingof the mast and supporting structure, grounding ofthe lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size ofgrounding conductors, location of theantenna-discharge unit, connection to groundingelectrodes, and requirements for the groundingelectrode.Note to CATV system installerThis reminder is provided to call the CATV systeminstaller’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC thatprovides guidelines for correct grounding and inparticular, specifies that the cable ground must beconnected to the grounding system of the building asclose to the point of cable entry as practical.Mobile telephone warningTo avoid interference with your TV picture and sound,operating problems, or even damage, keep yourmobile telephone away from the TV.End of life directivesYour new TV contains materials which can berecycled and reused. At the end of your TV’s life,specialized companies can dismantle the discardedTV to concentrate the reusable materials and tominimize the amount of materials to be disposed of.Please ensure you dispose of your old TV accordingto local regulations.1 Electric service equipment2 Power service grounding electrodesystem3 Ground clamps4 Grounding conductors5 Antenna discharge unit6 Grounding clamp7 Antenna lead-in wire6752134