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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. In order to prevent potential danger, please ob-
serve the following instructions when installing, operat-
ing and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and
prolong the service life of your product, please read the
following precautions carefully before using the product.
1. Read instructions—All operating instructions must be
read and understood before the product is operated.
2. Keep this manual in a safe place—These safety and
operating instructions must be kept in a safe place
for future reference.
3. Observe warnings—All warnings on the product and
in the instructions must be observed closely.
4. Follow instructions—All operating instructions must
be followed.
5. Cleaning—Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet
before cleaning the product. Use a damp cloth to clean
the product. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners.
6. Attachments—Do not use attachments not recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Use of inadequate at-
tachments can result in accidents.
7. Water and moisture—Do not use the product near
water, such as bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink and
laundry tub, swimming pool and in a wet basement.
8. Stand—Do not place the product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an un-
stable 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.
9. When relocating the product placed on a cart, it must
be moved with utmost care. Sudden stops, excessive
force and nueven floor surface can cause the product
to fall from the cart.
10. Ventilation—The vents and other openings in the cabi-
net are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block
these vents and openings since insufficient ventila-
tion 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 ven-
tilation openings. This product is not designed for built-
in installation; do not place the product in an enclosed
place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ven-
tilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions
are followed.
11. Power source—This product must operate on a power
source specified on the specification label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply used in your home,
consult your dealer or local power company.
12. Power cord protection—The power 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.
13. The plasma Display 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 plasma
Display breaks.
14. Overloading—Do not overload AC outlets or extension
cords. Overloading can cause fire or electric shock.
15. Entering of objects and liquids—Never insert an ob-
ject 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.
16. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the product your-
self. Removing covers can expose you to high voltage
and other dangerous conditions. Request a qualified
service person to perform servicing.
17. Repair—If any of the following conditions occurs, un-
plug the power cord from the AC outlet, and request a
qualified service person to perform repairs.
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged.
b. When a liquid was spilled on the product or when
objects have fallen into the product.
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or wa-
ter.
d. When the product does not operate properly as de-
scribed in the operating instructions.
Do not touch the controls other than those de-
scribed in the operating instructions. Improper ad-
justment of controls not described in the instruc-
tions can cause damage, which often requires ex-
tensive 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.
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