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VENTILATION
The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation.
To ensure reliable operation of the TV, and to protect it from overheating,
these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.
Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV may
gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation,
observe the following:
s Do not install the TV face up or down or
sideways.
s Do not install the TV turned over or upside
down.
s Never cover the slots and openings with a
cloth or other materials.
s Never block the slots and openings by
placing the TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface.
s Never place the TV in a confined space, such as
a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
Objects and ventilation holes
Never push objects of any kind into the TV through the
cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short out parts that could result in a fire or an electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV.
Do not place any objects on the TV.
The TV shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the TV.
MOISTURE
Moisture and flammable objects
s
Do not use power-line operated sets near water
— for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, etc. It may result in a
fire or an electric shock.
s Do not let this TV get wet. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the TV. If any liquid or solid object
does fall through, do not operate the TV. It may
result in electric shock or damage to the TV.
Have it checked immediately by qualified
personnel.
s To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or open flame (e.g. candles)
away from the TV.
CARRYING THE TV
Carry the TV in the specified manner
Carrying the TV requires at least two people.
If you carry the TV in a manner other than that specified and without the
specified number of persons, it may drop and serious injury may result.
s Carry the TV with the specified number of people.
s Carry the TV holding the upper and bottom
frames of the TV as illustrated.
s Hold the TV securely when carrying it.
As the glass surface of the TV has a special
coating, be careful to avoid touching the glass
surface as much as possible.
s When transporting, do not subject the TV to shocks or vibration, or
excessive force.
s When lifting or moving the TV, be sure to hold the panel firmly as
illustrated. Place your palm directly under the panel, from the rear
of the TV.
When installing the TV on a wall, allow this much space:
15 cm
(6 inches)
30 cm
(11
7
/
8
inches)
10 cm
(4 inches)
10 cm
(4 inches)
When installing the TV using a stand, allow this much space:
30 cm
(11
7
/
8
inches)
10 cm
(4 inches)
10 cm
(4 inches)
10 cm (4 inches)
5.7 cm
(2
1
/
4
inches)
Never install the TV as follows:
Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked.
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