3Important Safety Instructions1) 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 dry cloth.7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (includingamplifiers) that produce heat.9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of thepolarized or grounding type plug. Apolarized plug has two blades with onewider than the other. A grounding typeplug has two blades and a thirdgrounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong areprovided for your safety. If the provided plug does notfit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replace-ment of the obsolete outlet.10) Protect the power cord from beingwalked on or pinched, particularly atplugs, convenience receptacles, and thepoint where they exit from the apparatus.11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by themanufacturer.12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,bracket, or table specified by the man-ufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution whenmoving the cart/apparatus combina-tion to avoid injury from tip-over.13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms orwhen unused for long periods of time.14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Ser-vicing is required when the apparatus has been dam-aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plugis damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects havefallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has beenexposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor-mally, or has been dropped.Additional Safety Precautions14a) CAUTION: If the TV is dropped and the cabinet orenclosure surface has been damaged or the TV doesnot operate normally, take the following precautions:• ALWAYS turn off the TV and unplug the power cordto avoid possible electric shock or fire.• NEVER allow your body to come in contact with anybroken glass or liquid from the damaged television.The LCD panel inside the TV contains glass and atoxic liquid. If the liquid comes in contact with yourmouth or eyes, or your skin is cut by broken glass,rinse the affected area thoroughly with water andconsult your doctor.• ALWAYS contact a service technician to inspect theTV any time it has been damaged or dropped.15) CAUTION:• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use thepolarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle,or other outlet unless the blades can be insertedcompletely to prevent blade exposure.• To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plugto wide slot; fully insert.16) CAUTION:Do not let children swallow the product or play withthe plastic bag. Keep the product and the plastic bagout of the reach of children.17) CAUTION:Do not let water or other liquids come into contactwith the product, as it may result in damage.18) WARNING:• To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or otheropen flames away from this product at all times.• Keep the product away from direct sunlight, fire or aheat source such as a heater. This may reduce theproduct lifetime or result in fire.Installation, Care, and ServiceInstallationFollow these recommendations and precautions andheed all warnings when installing your TV:19)20) ALWAYS plug the product into an outlet that is locatedin such a manner that it can be easily unplugged incase the product requires service.21) NEVER route the product’s power cord inside a wall orsimilar enclosed area.22) Never modify this equipment. Changes or modifica-tions may void: a) the warranty, and b) the user’sauthority to operate this equipment under the rules ofthe Federal Communications Commission.23)24) To avoid damage to this product, never place or storethe TV in direct sunlight; hot, humid areas; or areassubject to excessive dust or vibration.(continued)Wide bladeNever place the TV on an unstable cart,stand, or table. The TV may fall, causingserious personal injury, death, or seriousdamage to the TV.WARNING: NEVER expose batteries toexcessive heat such as sunshine, fire orthe like.DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONALINJURY, DEATH, OR EQUIPMENTDAMAGE!