Important Safety Instructions - Sharp Aquos LC-32LE450U Manual De Operación

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
/_221)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.
22) 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.
23) Wall or ceiling mounting--Use a wall mount bracket that has been listed by an independent
laboratory (such as UL, CSA, ETL).
• These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of
electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions
unless you are qualified to do so.
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• Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- 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. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard 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.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 2501
NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
/.Statement indicating that when the mains plug or appliance coupler shall remain readily
operable.
• Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
• Where an all-pole MAINS SWITCH is used as the disconnect device, the location on the
apparatus and the function of the switch shall be described, and the switch shall remain readily
operable.
• Water and Moisture -- Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
• Stand -- Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the
product on an 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.
• Selecting the location -- Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.
• Ventilation -- The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not
cover or block these vents 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 in an enclosed 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
k._n case the panel breaks.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Heat -- The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
The Liquid Crystal panel is a very high technology product with 1,049,088 pixels (LC-32LE450U),
giving you fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen
as a fixed point of blue, green or red. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your
product.
Lightning -- For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long periods 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 not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where 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 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.
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.
Do not insert foreign objects into the product. Inserting objects in the air
vents or other openings may result in fire or electric shock. Exercise special
caution when using the product around children.
Precautions when transporting the "IV
• When transporting the TV, never carry it by holding or otherwise putting pressure onto the
display. Be sure to always carry the TV by two people holding it with two hands -- one hand on
each side of the TV:.
Caring for the Cabinet
• Use a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.) and gently wipe the surface of the cabinet.
• Using a chemical cloth (wet/dry sheet type cloth, etc.) may deform the components of the main
unit cabinet or cause cracking.
• Wiping with a hard cloth or using strong force may scratch the surface of the cabinet.
• If the cabinet is very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.) soaked in neutral detergent
diluted with water and thoroughly wrung out, and then wipe with a soft dry cloth.
• The cabinet is primarily made of plastic. Avoid using benzene, thinner, and other solvents, as
these may deform the cabinet and cause the paint to peel off.
• Do not apply insecticides or other volatile liquids. Also, do not allow the cabinet to remain in
contact with rubber or vinyl products for a long period of time. Plasticizers inside the plastic may
cause the cabinet to deform and cause the paint to peel off.
Caring for the Liquid Crystal panel
• Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling.
• Gently wipe the surface of the display panel with a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.). To protect
the display panel, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners, or a chemical cloth (wet/dry sheet type
cloth, etc.). This may damage the surface of the display panel.
• Wipingthe displayWithpanel.a hard cloth or using strong force may scratch the surface of _ _, _
• soft damp cloth to gently wipe the display panel when it is really dirty. _ ........................................
_tSeay scratch the surface of the display panel when wiped strongly.) ;_,_
• If the display panel is dusty, use an anti-static brush, which is commercially L.;.;..; _,
available, to clean it.
• To avoid scratching the frame or screen, please use a soft, lint free cloth for cleaning. Approved
cleaning cloths are available directly from Sharp in single (00Z-LCD-CLOTH) or triple (00Z-LCD-
CLOTH-3) packs.
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