Operating instructions
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 Instructions carefully before
using this product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product.
To
ensure your safety
and prolong the service life
of
your Liquid Crystal Television, please read the following precautions carefully
before using the product.
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
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9)
Do not defeat the safety purpose
of
the polarized
or
grounding-type 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 fit 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 specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
6)
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
qualified 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.
Additional Safety Information
15) Power
Sources-
This product should be operated only from the type
of
power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure
of
the type
of
power supply
to
your home, consult your product dealer or
local power company. For products intended
to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer
to
the
operating instructions.
16)
Overloading-Do
not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this
can result
in
a risk
of
fire or electric shock.
17) Object and Liquid
Entry-
Never push objects
of
any kind into this product through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points
or
short-out parts that could result
in
a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid
of
any kind on the product.
18) Damage Requiring
Service-Unplug
this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to
qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
a)
When the AC cord or plug is damaged,
b)
If liquid has been spilled,
or
objects have fallen into the product,
c)
If the product has been exposed
to
rain
or
water,
d)
If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as
an
improper adjustment
of
other controls may result
in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician
to
restore the product
to
its normal operation,
e)
If the product has been dropped
or
damaged
in
any way, and
f)
When the product exhibits a distinct change
in
performance - this indicates a need for service.
19) Replacement
Parts-When
replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result
in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
20)
Safety
Check-Upon
completion of any service or repairs
to
this product, ask the service technician
to
perform safety checks
to
determine that the product is
in
proper operating condition.
21)
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.
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