DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER
Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. To ensure safety and many years
of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Precautions carefully before
using this product.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly
handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can
result
in
electric shock and/or fire.Inorder to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when
installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your LCD color TV
product, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.
• Read
instructions-All
operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is operated.
• Keep this manual
in
a safe place- These safety and operating instructions mustbekeptina safe place for future
reference.
• Observe
warnings-All
warningsonthe product andinthe instructions must be observed closely.
• Follow
instructions-All
operating instructions must be followed.
•
Attachments-Do
not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of inadequate attachments can
result
in
accidents.
• Power source - This product must operate
on
a power source specifiedonthe specification label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supplyused in your home, consult your dealerorlocal powercompany. For units designed to operate
on batteries or another power source, refer to the operating instructions.
• AC cord protection - The AC cords must be routed properly to prevent people from stepping
on
them or objects from
resting
on
them. Check the cords at the plugs and product.
• Overloading - Do not overload
AC
outlets or extension cords.
Overloading can cause fire or electric shock.
• Entering of objects and
liquids-
Never insert an object into the product through vents or openings. High voltage flows
in
the product, and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or short internal parts. For the same reason, do not
spill water or liquid on the product.
• Servicing
-Do
not attempt to service the product yourself. Removing covers can expose you to high voltage and other
dangerous conditions. Request a qualified service person to perform servicing.
•
Repair-If
any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the AC cord from theACoutlet, and request a qualified service
person to perform repairs.
a.
When the AC cord or plug is damaged.
b.
When a liquid was spilledonthe product or when objects have fallen into the product.
c.
When the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d.
When the product does not operate properly as describedinthe operating instructions.
Do
not touch the controls other than those describedinthe operating instructions. Improper adjustment of controls not
described in the instructions can cause damage, which often requires extensive adjustment work by a qualified
technician.
e.
When the product has been dropped or damaged.
f.
When the product displays an abnormal condition. Any noticeable abnormality in the product indicates that the
product needs servicing.
• Replacement parts
-In
case the product needs replacement parts, make sure that the service person uses replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer, or those with the same characteristics and performance as the original parts. Use of
unauthorized parts can result in fire, electric shock and/or other danger.
• Safety checks - Upon completion of service or repair work, request the service technician to perform safety checks to
ensure that the product
isinproper operating condition.
• Wall or ceiling mounting - When mounting the product
on
a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product according to the
method recommended by the manufacturer.
•
Polarization-This
AC cord maybeequipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet.
Do
not defeat the safety purpose ofthe polarized plug.
•
Cleaning-Unplug
the AC cord from theACoutlet before cleaning the product. Use a damp cloth to clean the product.
Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
• Water and moisture -
Do
not use the product nearwater, such as bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink and laundry tub,
swimming pool and in a wet basement.
• Stand -
Do
not place the productonan unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the productonan unstable base can
cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the product on a
wall,
be
sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the
manufacturer.
• When relocating the product placed
on
a cart, it must be moved with utmost care. Sudden
stops, excessive force and uneven floor surface can cause the product to fall from the cart.
•
Ventilation-The
vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation.Donot
cover or blockthesevents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating
and/or shorten the life of the product.
Do
not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for
built-in installation; do not place the product
inanenclosed place such as a bookcase or
rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions are followed.
• The Liquid Crystal panel used
in
this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when
the product is dropped or applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass
pieces in case the Liquid Crystal panel breaks.
• Heat
sources-Keep
the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other heat-generating
products (inclUding amplifiers).
• The Liquid Crystal panel is a very high technology product with 921,600 thin film transistors, giving you fine picture
details. .
Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear
on
the screenasa fixed point ofblue, green or
red.
Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product.
• If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so
as
to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLEOFANTENNA GROUNDINGAS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICALCODE
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-NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART250,
PAR!
H)
• Lightning - For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when itisleft unattended and
unused for long period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the
equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.
• Power Lines -
An
outside antenna system should notbelocatedinthe vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, orwhere it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
• To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or flames
on
the top or near the TV set.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, should be placed
on
the product.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy items.
• Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could cause
an
afterimage to remain.
• Install the product
on
the place where theACcord can be unplugged easily from the AC outlet, or from the AC INPUT
terminal
on
the rear of the product.