Emerson LC391EM3 Owner's Manual

EMERSON AND THE G-CLEF LOGO ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF EMERSON RADIO CORP., MOONACHIE, NEW JERSEY, U.S.A.
50” LCD TV
39” LCD TV
EN Owner's Manual
ES Manual del Propietario
FR Manuel du Propriétaire
LC501EM3 LC391EM3
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FR Besoin d’aide? Appelez notre numéro gratuit ou visitez notre site web à l’adresse
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1 866 309 8819
www.emersonaudiovideo.com
Contents
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1 Notice 5
2 Important 6
Positioning the TV 6 Regulatory notices 6 Environmental care 6
3 Get started 7
Features 7 Supplied accessories 7 Symbols used in this Owner’s Manual 7 Stand assembly 8 Attaching the base 8 Mounting the unit on your furniture 8 Managing cables 9 Installing the remote control batteries 9 Remote control 10 Control panel 11 Terminals 11 Connecting the antenna or the cable 12 Plugging in the AC power cord 12 Initial setup 13
4 Use your TV 14
Switching on your TV and putting it in standby mode 14 Adjusting volume 14 Switching channels 14 Watching channels from an external device 15 Using auto mode 15 Sleep timer 15 Freeze mode 15 Switching audio mode 16 Changing picture format 16 TV screen information 17
6 Upgrade your TV software 29
Checking your current software version 29 Upgrading the software 29
7 Connecting devices 30
Selecting your connection quality 30 Connecting your devices 30
8 Useful tips 33
FAQ 33 Troubleshooting 33
9 Information 35
Glossary 35 Maintenance 35
10 Specications 36
11 Warranty 37
5 Use more of your TV 18
Displaying the main menu 18
Picture 19 Sound 20 Setup 20
Autoprogram 20 Channel list 21 Add channels 21 Antenna conrmation 21
Features 22
Caption settings 22 Child and ratings lock 23 PC settings 25 fun-Link (HDMI CEC) 26 Setting your location to home 27 E-sticker 27
Language 27 USB 28
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
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Know these safety symbols
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The caution marking is located on the rear or bottom of the cabinet.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Apparatus shall
not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. ATTENTION
: Pour éviter les choc électriques,introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la
prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
Visit our World Wide Web Site at www.emersonaudiovideo.com
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the apparatus’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
the apparatus.
www.CE.org/safety
Important Safety Instructions
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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 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 ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding­type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding 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 t 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 they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments / accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specied 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 qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply 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.
Note to the CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in par ticular, species that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC − National Electric Code
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)
Wall Mount Bracket Kit
Brand: SANUS
Model # Screw dimension
LC501EM3 F55 M6 x 0.787” (20mm)
LC391EM3 SAN25b M4 x 0.472” (12mm)
The recommended Wall Mount Bracket Kit (sold separately) allows the mounting of the TV on the wall.
For detailed information on installing the wall mount, refer to the Wall Mount Instruction Book.
Funai is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you elect to install the TV Wall Mount Bracket or mount the TV onto the Bracket on your own.
The Wall Mount Bracket must be installed by experts.
Funai is not liable for these types of accidents or injury noted below.
Install the Wall Mount Bracket on a sturdy vertical wall.
If installed onto a ceiling or slanted wall, the TV and Wall Mount Bracket may fall which could result in a severe injury.
Do not use screws that are longer or shorter than their specied length. If screws too long are used this may cause mechanical or electrical damage inside the TV set. If screws too short are used this may cause the TV set to fall.
Do not fasten the screws by excessive force. This may damage the product or cause the product to fall, leading to an injur y.
For safety reasons use 2 people to mount the TV onto a Wall Mounting Bracket.
Do not mount the TV onto the Wall Mounting Bracket while your TV is plugged in or Turned On. It may result in an electrical shock injury.
When installing the unit on the wall, allow this much space.
Top: 11.8 inches (30cm) Left and right side: 5.9 inches (15cm) Bottom: 3.9 inches (10cm)
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1 Notice
EMERSON and the G-CLEF logo are registered trademarks of Emerson Radio Corp. in the U.S. and Canada, used under license by Funai Electric Co., Ltd. and Funai Corporation, Inc.
Funai reserves the right to change products at any time without being obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly.
The material in this Owner’s Manual is believed adequate for the intended use of the system. If the product or its individual modules or procedures are used for purposes other than those specied herein, conrmation of their validity and suitability must be obtained. Funai warrants that the material itself does not infringe any United States patents. No fur ther warranty is expressed or implied.
Funai cannot be held responsible neither for any errors in the content of this document nor for any problems as a result of the content in this document. Errors reported to Funai will be adapted and published on the Funai support website as soon as possible.
Pixel characteristics
This LCD product has a high number of color pixels. Although it has effective pixels of 99.999% or more, black dots or bright points of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the screen. This is a structural proper ty of the display (within common industry standards) and is not a malfunction.
Warranty
No components are user serviceable. Do not open or remove covers to the inside of the product. Repairs may only be done by Service Centers and ofcial repair shops. Failure to do so shall void any warranty, stated or implied.
Any operation expressly prohibited in this Owner’s Manual, any adjustments or assembly procedures not recommended or authorized in this Owner’s Manual shall void the warranty.
Federal Communications Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.
Modications
This apparatus may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modications to this apparatus may cause harmful interference unless the modications are expressly approved in the Owner’s Manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this apparatus if an unauthorized change or modication is made.
Cables
Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI / EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
Canadian notice
This Class B Digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Standard Television Receiving Apparatus, Canada BETS-7 / NTMR-7.
Copyright
All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the proper ty of their respective owners.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Portions of this software are copyright © The FreeType Project (www.freetype.org).
The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages television viewing for children younger than two years of age.
© 2012 Funai Electric Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, transcribed, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, in any form or for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Funai. Furthermore, any unauthorized commercial distribution of this Owner’s Manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. SRS SOUND technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. SRS Sound delivers a rich and immersive surround sound experience.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : Emerson Responsible Party : FUNAI CORPORATION, Inc. Model : LC501EM3, LC391EM3 Address : 19900 Van Ness Avenue, Torrance, CA
Telephone Number : 1 866 309 8819
90501 U.S.A.
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2 Important
Positioning the TV
Large screen TVs are heavy. 2 people are required to carry and handle a large screen TV.
Make sure to hold the upper and bottom frames of the unit rmly as illustrated.
Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position.
Do not install the unit in direct sunlight or in a place subject to dust or strong vibration.
Depending on the environment, the temperature of this unit may increase slightly. This is not a malfunction.
Avoid a place with drastic temperature changes.
Do not place anything directly on top or bottom of the unit.
Depending on your external devices, noise or disturbance of the picture and / or sound may be generated if the unit is placed too close to them. In this case, please ensure enough space between the external devices and the unit.
Do not insert the AC power cord into the power socket outlet before all the connections are made.
Ensure that you always have easy access to the AC power cord or plug to disconnect the TV from the power.
Before you move the TV, disconnect attached cables to prevent damage to connectors.
Be sure to unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet before moving or carrying the unit.
Regulatory notices
Do not place the unit on the furniture that is capable of being tilted by a child and an adult leaning, pulling, standing or climbing on it. A falling unit can cause serious injury or even death.
Environmental care
The packaging of this product is intended to be recycled. Contact your local authorities for information about how to recycle the
packaging. For product recycling information, please visit -
www.emersonaudiovideo.com
End of life directives
This LCD TV contains a lamp with Mercury, please dispose of according to all local, state and federal laws.
Emerson pays a lot of attention to produce environment-friendly products in green focal areas. Your new TV contains materials which can be recycled and reused. At the end of its life, specialized companies can dismantle the discarded TV to concentrate the reusable materials and to minimize the amount of materials to be disposed of. Please ensure you dispose of your old TV according to local regulations.
Disposal of used batteries
The batteries supplied do not contain the heavy metals mercury and cadmium. Nevertheless, in many areas batteries may not be disposed of with your household waste. Please ensure you dispose of batteries according to local regulations.
This apparatus should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided. Make sure to leave a space of 4 inches (10cm) or more around this apparatus.
to turn the unit on and go into standby mode.
Press To completely turn Off the unit, you must unplug the AC power cord. Disconnect the AC plug to shut the unit off when trouble is found or not in use. The AC plug shall remain readily available.
Never use a gas duster on this TV. The gas trapped inside of this unit may cause ignition and explosion.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
WARNING: Batteries (battery pack or battery installed) shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
WARNING: To prevent injur y, this apparatus must be securely
attached to the furniture / wall in accordance with the instructions. Tipping, shaking, or rocking the unit may cause injury / death.
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3 Get started
Features
DTV / Analog TV / CATV
You can use your remote control to select channels which are broadcast in
Digital format and conventional Analog format. Also, cable subscribers can access their cable TV channels.
Information display
You can display the title, contents (DTV only) and other information of the
current program on the TV screen.
Autoprogram
This unit automatically scans and memorizes channels available in your area,
eliminating difcult setup procedures.
Child lock
This feature allows you to block children’s access to inappropriate
programs.
Closed Caption decoder
Built-in Closed Caption decoder displays text for Closed Caption
supported programs.
MTS / SAP tuner
Audio can be selected from the remote control.
Auto Standby
If there is no Input signal and no operation for 15 minutes, the unit will go
into Standby mode automatically.
Sleep timer
You can set the unit to go into Standby mode after a specic amount of
time.
Choices for on-screen language
Select your on-screen language: English, Spanish or French.
Stereo sound function
PLL frequency synthesized tuning
Provides free and easy channel selection and lets you tune directly to any
channel using the number and decimal point “•” buttons on the remote control.
Various adjustment for picture and sound
Customizes image quality suitable for your room and sets your sound
preference.
fun-Link via HDMI link
fun-Link allows your other HDMI link devices to be controlled by the HDMI
cable connected to your TV.
HDMI Input
HDMI-DVI Input
If your video device has DVI Output jack, use an HDMI-DVI conversion
cable to connect the unit.
Component Video Input
PC Input
AV Input
USB terminal
The picture (JPEG) and video (Motion JPEG) les stored on a USB Memory
Stick can be played back on this unit.
Digital Audio Output
Headphone Audio Output
Supplied accessories
Owner’s Manual Quick Start guide
Quick
Start
Remote Control and batteries (AAA, 1.5V x 2)
AAA
Cable management tie
Note
If you lose the screws, please purchase the above-mentioned Phillips head screws at
your local store.
If you need to replace these accessories, please refer to the par t name or No. with
the illustrations and call our toll free customer support line found on the cover of this Owner’s Manual.
When using a universal remote control to operate this unit.
Make sure the component code on your universal remote control is set to our brand.
Refer to the instruction book accompanying your remote control for more details.
We do not guarantee 100% interoperability with all universal remote controls.
TV base and screws
50 inch TVs
39 inch TVs
Screws packed with this unit:
Model Quantity Size
LC501EM3 8 M4 x 12
LC391EM3 3 M4 x 20
AC power cord (50 inch TVs only)
Registration card
IMPORTANT
Symbols used in this Owner’s Manual
The following is the description for the symbols used in this Owner’s Manual. Description refers to:
Digital TV operation
Analog/Cable TV operation
If neither symbol appears, the operation is applicable to both.
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1
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Stand assembly
(50 inch TVs only)
x
Attaching the base
You must attach the base to the unit to have it as a table top unit. Be sure the front and rear of the base match the proper direction. For large screen TVs, at least 2 people are required for these steps.
50 inch TVs
1
4
39 inch TVs
1
1
2
1
4
2
3
x
Note
Make sure to use a table which can support the weight of this unit and is larger than
this unit.
Make sure the table is in a stable location.
When attaching the base, ensure that “FRONT” with “arrow” written on the bottom of
the base is downward. If it’s not downward, the 2 hooks don’t t into the base.
When attaching the base, ensure that all screws are tightly fastened. If the base is not
properly attached, it could cause the unit to fall, resulting in injuries as well as damage to the unit.
To remove the base from this unit, unscrew the Phillips head screws in step 2.
Be careful not to drop the base when you remove it.
2
Mounting the unit on your furniture
(39 inch TVs only)
Screw this unit on your furniture tightly using wood screw (not supplied) in the hole at the back of the base as shown.
4
x
Recommended screw dimension : 3/16 x 3/4 inches (5.1 x 20 mm)
rear of this unit
screw hole
Note
When you remove this unit make sure to unscrew the wood screw from your Wood
Stand, Furniture and other wood item.
Managing cables
Route your antenna cable and all other cables through the cable management tie at the back of the TV. The holder helps keep your cables tidy and easily manageable.
1 Attach the cable management tie as illustrated below.
2 Pass cables through the cable management tie to avoid tangles.
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Installing the remote control batteries
1 Slide the batter y cover off the back of the remote control. 2 Insert the 2 supplied batteries (AAA, 1.5V). Be sure the + and −
ends of the batteries line up with the markings inside the case.
3 Slide the cover back into position.
Note
Remove the batteries if not using the remote control for an extended period of time.
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Remote control
a k b
c
d
e f
g h
i
j
l m
n o
a (POWER-ON / STANDBY-ON)
Press to Turn the unit On and go into Standby mode. To completely
Turn Off the unit, you must unplug the AC power cord.
b AUTO MODE
Cycles through preset picture and sound settings.
c FREEZE
Press to freeze screen image.
d 0 − 9 (NUMBER buttons)
Press to select channels.
• (DOT) Press to shift the subchannel from the main channel. PREV.CH Press to return to the previously viewed channel. CH + / − Press to select channels.
e SAP
Digital Mode (DTV) : Press to select the Audio language. Analog Mode (Analog TV) : Press to select the Audio mode.
f VOL + / −
Press to adjust the volume.
g (MUTE)
Press to turn the sound On and Off.
h BACK
Press to return to the previous menu operation.
i OK
Press to decide the command of setting when the main menu is
displayed.
j ▲▼◄► (NAVIGATION buttons)
Press to move left / right / up / down through the items.
k SOURCE
Toggle to select the connected devices.
l SLEEP
Press to activate the sleep timer.
m FORMAT
Selects a picture format.
n INFO
Displays information about the TV channel or accessor y device.
o MENU
Press to display the main menu.
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Control panel
50 inch TVs
39 inch TVs
a db c e
f g
4 23
fg
a VOL ◄/►
Touch to adjust volume down (◄) / up (►) or to move
left (◄) / right (►) when selecting menu items.
b CH ▲/▼
Touch to select channels or to move up (▲) / down (▼) when
selecting menu items.
c MENU
Touch to display the main menu.
d SOURCE
Touch to select the connected devices.
e (POWER-ON / STANDBY-ON)
Touch
to Turn the unit On and go into Standby mode.
To completely Turn Off the unit, you must unplug the AC power
cord.
f Power On indicator
Lights up red when the unit is in Standby mode and ashes while
the unit is Turning On.
g
Infrared sensor
Receives IR signals from remote control.
a b c d e
Terminals
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
h Digital Audio Output jack
Digital Audio (S/PDIF) Output to home theaters and other Digital
Audio systems.
i Component (Y/Pb/Pr) / Composite Video (VIDEO) Input jacks for
VIDEO
Composite Video Input (VIDEO) jack is shared jack with
Component Video Input (Y) jack.
j Analog Audio (L/R) Input jacks
Connect Analog Audio signals from;
- HDMI-DVI / Analog Audio (L/R) jacks signal
- Component Video / Analog Audio (L/R) jacks signal
- Composite Video / Analog Audio (L/R) jacks signal
- PC Connection / Analog Audio (L/R) jacks signal with Stereo mini 3.5mm plug Audio cable on PC
k HDMI Input jack(s)
Digital audio and video Input from high denition Digital devices
such as Blu-ray disc players, cable boxes and satellite set-top boxes.
l PC Input jack
VGA cable connection for PC.
m USB terminal
Data Input from USB Memor y Stick only. Do not connect any device to this terminal such as; Digital
camera, keyboard, mouse, etc.
n 75 ohm Cable / Antenna connection
Signal Input from an antenna, cable or satellite.
o Headphone Audio Output jack
Headphone 3.5mm stereo jack for personal listening.
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Connecting the antenna or the cable
Be sure your antenna or other device is connected properly before plugging in the AC power cord.
If you connect to an antenna through RF cable
Any DTV programs that are broadcasted in your area can be received for free through an antenna connection.
cable
antenna
ININ
RF cable
If you connect a set-top box through RF cable
If the TV is connected to a cable box or satellite set-top box via a coaxial connection, set the TV to channel 3, 4 or the channel specied by the service provider.
antenna
ININ
RF cable
OUT
RF cable
IN
OUT
set-top box
Connecting a set-top box, Blu-ray disc / DVD recorder via composite connectors and Analog Audio
Do not place your recorder too close to the screen because some recorders can be susceptible to signals.
OUT
OUT
ININ
Audio (L/R) + Video cables
IN
IN
RF cable
RF cable
IN
OUT
Audio (L/R) +
Video cables
OUT
OUT
Blu-ray disc/DVD recorder
Note
If you have any question about the DTV’s antenna, visit www.antennaweb.org for further
information.
Depending on your antenna system, you may need different types of combiners
(mixers) or separators (splitter s) for HDTV signal. The minimum RF bandpass on these devices is 2,000MHz or 2GHz.
For your safety and to avoid damage to this unit, please unplug the RF coaxial cable
from the antenna Input jack before moving the unit.
If you did use an antenna to receive Analog TV, it should also work for DTV reception.
Outdoor or attic antennas will be more effective than a set-top box or inside antenna.
To Turn On your reception source easily between antenna and cable, install an antenna
selector.
If you are not receiving a signal from your cable service, contact the Cable provider.
Only the left loudspeaker reproduces sound for mono equipment. Use a mono to
stereo adapter (not supplied) for sound reproduction via all internal loudspeakers.
cable
set-top box
OUT
IN
If you connect a set-top box through HDMI
If the TV is connected to a cable box or satellite set-top box via HDMI, make sure you select the correct Source by using SOURCE.
RF cable
ININ OUT
HDMI cable
IN
set-top box
If you connect a set-top box through Component Video Input
If the TV is connected to a cable box or satellite set-top box via Component Video Input, make sure you select the correct Component Video Source by using SOURCE.
RF cable
OUT
Audio (L/R) cables
IN
IN
IN
IN
Component (Y/Pb/Pr) video cables
OUT
OUTOUT
IN
set-top box
Plugging in the AC power cord
Make sure that the AC power cord must be plugged to an AC outlet after all the necessary connections are made.
Caution
Do not connect the AC power cord to a power supply outside the indicated voltage of
this unit (AC 120V).
Connecting the AC power cord to a power supply outside of this range may result in
re or electrical shocks.
Note
Each time you plug in the AC power cord, no operations will be performed for a few
seconds. This is not a malfunction.
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