3Chapter 1 Safety InformationPrecautionsRead all of the instructions before operating the set.Keep these instructions well for future use.WarningNever place a television set in an unstable location. Atelevision set may fall, causing serious personal injuryor death. Many injuries, particularly to children, can beavoided by taking simple precautions such as:- Using cabinets or stands recommended by themanufacturer of the television set.- Only using furniture that can safely support thetelevision set.- Ensuring the television set is not overhanging theedge of the supporting furniture.- Not placing the television set on tall furniture(for example, cupboards or bookcases) withoutanchoring both the furniture and the television set toa suitable support.- Not placing the television set on cloth or othermaterials that may be located between the televisionset and supporting furniture.- Educating children about the dangers of climbing onfurniture to reach the television set or its controls.If your existing television set is being retained andrelocated, the same considerations as above should beapplied.Product• Do not block or cover the ventilation openings on theback cover.• Do not push objects of any kind into this unit throughthe cabinet slots as they could touch the currentcarrying parts or short-circuit parts, resulting in fire,electric shock, or damage to the unit.• Do not attempt to open the cabinet as this may causedamage. There are no parts inside you can service byyourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.• Do not touch the screen surface with fingers as thismay scratch or mar the TV screen.• Do not impact the TV screen with hard pressure asthis may damage the TV screen severely.• This appliance is not intended for use by youngchildren or infirm persons without supervision. Youngchildren should be supervised to ensure that they donot play with the appliance.Power and Plug• Unplug the set under the following conditions:- If the set will not be used for a long period of time.- If the power cord or the power outlet/plug isdamaged.- Follow the instructions to install and adjust theproduct. Adjust those controls that are covered inthese operating instructions as improper adjustmentof other controls may result in damage. If thishappens, unplug the set and refer to the servicepersonnel.- If the set is subject to impact or has been droppedand the cabinet has been damaged.• Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is usedas disconnect device, the disconnect device shallremain readily operable.Power Cord and Signal Cable• Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the powercord and the signal cable.• Protect the power cord and the signal cable frombeing trampled.• Do not overload the power cord or the power outlet.• Do not expose the power cord and the signal cable tomoisture.Use Environment• Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, ortable.• Place the set on a place that allows good ventilation.• Do not use the set near damp, and cold areas.• Do not expose the set to excessive heat such as directsunlight, fire, or the like and no naked flame sources,such as lighted candles, should be placed on theapparatus.• Do not expose the set to dripping or splashing andno objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall beplaced on the apparatus.• Do not use the set in dusty environments.• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)Operating Humidity: 20% to 80%, non-condensingStorage Temperature: -15°C to 45°C (5°F to 113°F)Storage Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensingCleaning• Dust the set by wiping the screen and the cabinet witha soft, clean cloth or some special liquid cleaner.• Do not apply excessive force to the screen whencleaning.• Do not use water or other chemical cleaner to cleanthe screen as this may damage the surface of the TVscreen.Hanging the TV Set on the WallWarning: This operation requires two people.To ensure a safe installation, observe the followingsafety notes:• Check that the wall can support the weight of the TVset and wall mount assembly.• Follow the mounting instructions provided with thewall mount.• The TV set must be installed on a vertical wall.• Make sure to use only screws suitable for the materialof the wall.• Make sure that the TV set cables are placed so thatthere is no danger of tripping over them.All other safety instructions about our TV sets are alsoapplicable here. Wall mount bracket not included.(Note: Certain TV models are not designed to bemounted to the wall.)