Dear Sharp Customer; Important Safety Precautions - Sharp LC-20SH6U Operation Manual

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. 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 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 must be kept in a safe place for future
reference.
• Observe warnings-All warnings on the product and in the 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 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. 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 the AC outlet, and request a qualified service
person to perform repairs.
a. When the AC 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 water.
d. When the product does not operate properly as described in the operating instructions.
Do not touch the controls other than those described in the 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 is in proper 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 may be equipped 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 of the polarized plug.
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Cleaning-Unplug the AC 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. 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 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 screen as a fixed point of blue, 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.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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 ART 250, PAR! H)
• Lightning - For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left 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 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 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 the AC cord can be unplugged easily from the AC outlet, or from the AC INPUT
terminal on the rear of the product.