Sharp LC46SB54U - LC - 46" LCD TV Operation Manual page 5

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
• Outdoor Antenna Grounding if an outside antenna is
connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna
system is g/ounded so as to provide some p/otection against
voltage surges and built up static charges,
Article 810 of the National Bectrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard to p/oper 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 g/ounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
EYAM PLE OE ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONALELECT%CALCOD£ ANSI/NFPA 70
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
/NEC ART 250 PART H)
NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
• Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cold tTom the wall outlet befo/e handling,
• scratchUSe a softtheClOthpanelandsurface.gently wipe the surface of the display panel, Using a hard cloth may _ _ _
• Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the panel when it is really dirty.
(It may scratch the panel surface when wiped strongly)
• If the panel is dusty, use an anti-static brush, which is comme/cially available, to clean it
• To protect the panel, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners or chemical cloth to dean it, such materials may damage
the panel surface
• To dean the outer cabinet, use the same method Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners
• 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 carf, 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 ale designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these vents
and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheatirlg 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
desigrled for builtqn installation; do not place the ploduct in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufactureCs instructions are tollowed
• The Liquid Crystal panel used in this product is made ot glass Therefore, it carl break when the product is dropped or
applied with impact Be careful not to be illured by broken glass pieces in case the panel breaks
• 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 2,078,600 pixels, giving you fine picture details.
Occasionally, a tew 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 ot 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 ot time, unplug it ffom the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to
the equipment due to lightning and poweMine 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 whe/e it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system,
ext/eme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be tatal
• 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. .j_
• 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
Precautions when transporting the TV
• Be sure to always carry the TV by two people holding it with two hands one hand on each side of the %/