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LCD TV English Owner’s Instructions Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the set. See the label attached on the back of the set and quote this information to your dealer when you require service.
Important Safety Instructions 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.
Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product.
Important Safety Information Always be careful when using your LCD TV. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining your machine. ● Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your LCD TV. ●...
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● Unplug the LCD TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges. ●...
FCC Information User Instructions NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Notice de Conformité IC Cet appareil numérique de classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement ICES-003 sur les équipements produisant des interférences au Canada. VCCI This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI).
■ Automatic resolution detection with the VESA Plug & Play function. ■ PC audio reception Experience many more functions with the 3S Digital LCD TV ■ The automatic turn-on option helps to select a defined TV channel and volume level ■...
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..... ii Chapter 2 Connections and External Input Settings Warning! Important Safety Instructions ..iii Before Connecting you TV ...... 22 Important Safety Information ....iv Connecting an Antenna ......23 FCC Information ........vi Connecting a VCR ........
Chapter 1 General Information Front panel and parts ......6 Rear panel and Connections ..... 7 Remote Control Buttons ....8 Remote Control Buttons ....9 Remote Control Instructions ... 10 Automatic Channel Settings ... 12 Adding or Removing Channels ..14 Adding Favorite Channels ....
Front panel and parts (The picture of the product may vary depending on the model) 1 MENU CH ▲/▼ Press to see the TV’s on-screen menu. Press to change channels. These buttons Also, used to move to a previous item on are also used to select items on the on- the on-screen menu.
Front panel and parts (Programme Up/Down) 1. POWER selects a programme or a menu item. switches the set On or Off. switches the set On from standby. 2. TV/VIDEO 5. MENU selects TV, AV1, AV2, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT, selects a menu. RGB DTV, PC ANALOG, HDMI 6.
Rear panel and Connections (The picture of the product may vary depending on the model) 1 Power Input Terminal 7 RF Input (75 Ohm) Terminal 2 Service Cord Terminal 8 Optical Digital Sound Output Terminal 3 DVI Sound Input Terminal 9 S-video Input Terminal HDMI/DVI Input Terminal 10 External Terminals 1, 2...
Remote Control Buttons (The picture of the product may vary depending on the model) 1 POWER 2 INPUT Displays a menu of all available input sources. Also used to confirm your choice in the on-screen menu. 3 MUTE Press to temporarily switch the sound off. VOLUME Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Remote Control Buttons 16 P.MODE Press to change to a preset picture mode. 17 S.MODE Press to change to a preset sound mode. 18 GUIDE Press to view the DTV program information. 19 AIR/CABLE Press to select Antenna/Cable as the picture source.
Remote Control Instructions Press to select on-screen menu items and change menu values Press to move up Press to move Press to move in the menu down in the menu right in the menu Press to move left Press to select the Press to return to in the menu on-screen menu...
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If the remote control is not working, see the checkpoints below. 1 Are the polarities of the batteries (+/-) correct? 2 Are the batteries worn out? 3 Was there an AC power failure? 4 Is the power cable plugged in? 5 Is any special fluorescent or neon sign board turned on? Remote Control Reception Angle Use the Remote control within a range of 7~10m and at an angle of 30°...
Automatic Channel Settings Any receivable channels can be memorized automatically. Press MENU. The menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ and move to Channel, then press The [Channel] menu will appear. Press ▲/▼and move to Auto Memorizing, then Press OK. The [Auto Memorizing] menu will appear. Press ▲/▼to move to the type of Antenna connection, and press OK.
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Useful Ti Useful Tips ■ When (Air + Cable) is selected, the TV searches for channels (both Analog and Digital) from the antenna input. ■ When selecting (Air) only, only Air channels are scanned (Analog, Digital). ■ When selecting (Cable) only, only Cable channels are scanned (Analog, Digital).
Adding or Removing Channels After memorizing the channels, you may add more channels not added due to a weak signal, or you may remove unwanted channels. Adding or removing the current channel Press the number of the channel to memorize, then press the ADD/DEL button.
Adding Favorite Channels This function is to help users to select their favorite channels as quickly as possible from amongst multiple channels. Press FAV. Go to Menu-Favorite channels and press the [FAV] button to check your favorite channels in the list Selecting a special channel as a favorite channel Press MENU.
Current Program Information You can check the current time and channel information. (This is only available for digital broadcasts) Press GUIDE. Press [GUIDE] to view the program guide for the current channel. The default for the basic broadcasting guide should be set to [Current Guide]. (The Program Guide may change without notice by the broadcast station.) Press GUIDE.
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Current Program Guide Pressing OK: The current channel will be reserved. Pressing the button again will cancel the reservation. Reserving a Program is only possible for future programs that are NOT on-air at the moment. Press the RED button to see the next viewing list. Press the Green Button to see the previous page.
Digital Signal Strength This shows the current digital signal strength as a picture. Before Starting Keep the digital TV receiving mode as is. Press MENU. The menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Channel, then press The [Channel] menu will appear. Press ▲/▼...
Menu Transparency Settings Menu Transparency sets the background transparency of the menu. Press MENU. The menu will appear. Press ▲/▼to move to Setup, then press OK. The [Setup] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Menu Transparency, then press OK. [Menu Transparency] will be selected.
Chapter 2 Connections and External Input Settings Before Connecting you TV ....22 Connecting an Antenna ....23 Connecting a VCR ......25 Connecting a DVD Player....27 Connecting a Home Theater ... 28 Connecting a Cable/Satellite ... 29 Connecting a Camcorder/Gaming Device..........
Before Connecting you TV Please check the list below before connecting the product to other devices. Check these items before connecting your LCD TV 1 Check the instruction manual when connecting external devices. External products sometimes have different buttons and locations. 2 Do not connect the power unless every connection is completed.
Connecting an Antenna There are internal and external types of antennae. Connecting an Antenna Wall mount or External Antenna Use a coaxial cable to connect the rear panel of the TV’ s [AIR] or [CABLE] terminals and the wall mount or external antenna.
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Viewing Air Channels Turn on the TV and follow the steps in [Automatic Channel Settings]. (Useful Tips p.12) Currently all broadcast Air (Analog, Digital) and Cable (Analog, Digital) channels have been memorized. Change the channel you wish to watch! Selecting channels directly via the numeric buttons. ■...
Connecting a VCR External devices may have different terminals for the same functions. Connecting the video/sound cables Video Cable Audio Cable S-Video Cable Useful ■ If there is a terminal Connect the antenna to the Antenna input of the rear called [S-Video Output], panel of the VCR.
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Connecting a Coaxial Cable Antenna Cable Caution ■ Avoid bending the Connect the antenna cable to the [Antenna Input] copper tip of the coaxial terminal at the back of the VCR. cable. Connect the same coaxial cable to the [AIR] terminal or [CABLE] terminal at the back of the TV or the [TV OUT] terminal at the back of the Video and TV.
Connecting a DVD Player External devices may have different connecting terminals. Connecting to a DVD player DVD Player Componenet cable Audio cable Caution ■ While connecting the Connect the [COMPONENT 1 video input] or component cable, and [COMPONENT 2 video input Y, Pb, Pr] (Green/Blue/ the output terminals Y, Pb, Pr are switched, the Red) terminal at the back of the TV and the [Component...
Connecting a Home Theater External devices may have different connecting terminals Connecting a Home Theater DVD Home Theater Optical cable Connect the [Digital Audio Output] at the back of the TV Useful ■ See the amplifier and the [Digital Audio input] terminal of the DVD Home instructions for Tips connecting the speakers...
Connecting a Cable/Satellite A proper cable or satellite provider is required External devices may have different connection terminals Connecting to Video/Audio Set top Box Video Cable Audio Cable Connect the cable/satellite antenna to the [Aantenna signal input] on the rear panel of the receiver. Connect the [AV1 video input] or [AV2 video input] (Yellow) terminal to the rear panel of the Cable/Satellite receiver using video connectors.
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Connecting with a coaxial cable Set top Box Antenna Cable Precautions ■ Avoid bending the Connect the Cable/Satellite antenna cable to the [Antenna copper tip at the center signal input] terminal of the rear panel. of the coaxial cable. Connect the [CABLE] on the back of the TV to the [TV Useful ■...
Connecting a Camcorder/Gaming Device Applies to all external devices connected to the video/sound terminal. Connecting a camcorder or Gaming Device Game Comcorder Video Cable Audio Cable Connect the [AV1 video input] on the rear panel of the Useful ■ Connect the Gaming TV or the [AV2 video input] (Yellow) to the [video output] Device and other Tips...
Connecting a HDMI Connection Connecting via HDMI DVD Home Theater HDMI cable ■ What is HDMI (High-Definition Connect the [HDMI/DVI input] terminal at the back of the Multimedia Interface)? A next TV and the [HDMI] terminal of the external device. generation interface that connects the digital audio and video signals using only one cable without...
Connecting a DVI Connection Connecting via DVI DVD Home Theater HDMI/DVI cable DVI Audio cable Useful ■ When connecting Connect the [HDMI/DVI Input] terminal and the [DVI] equipment using a DVI Tips output terminal of the external device. connection cable, use a DVI-HDMI gender (sold separately) or on one side HDMI other side...
Connecting a PC Connecting a PC PC Rear PC Video cable PC Audio cable Useful ■ Audio output is only Connect the [PC input] and the PC monitor output using available for PCs with a Tips a PC video cable. sound output terminal Connect the [PC audio input] and the PC audio output using a PC audio cable.
TV/ External Input Settings You can change the signal of the TV or of the external device connected to your TV. Press INPUT. The external input list will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to an input mode, then press OK. Move to the selected external input screen.
Screen Mode Setting Press [P.MODE] to recall a pre-set screen type Press P.MODE. Each press of the button changes the picture mode from [Standard] → [Dynamic] → [Mild] → [Manual]. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼to move to Picture, then press OK. The [Picture] Menu will appear.
Screen Custom Mode Settings Screen Adjustment Menu ■ Brightness: Brightens or darkens the screen ■ Contrast: Adjusts the difference in brightness between objects and the background ■ Sharpness: Controls blurring and transparency ■ Color: Controls the lightness or darkness of the colors ■...
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Screen Color Settings Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼to move to Picture, then press OK. The [Picture] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼to move to Color Temperature, then press OK. The [Color Temperature] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to a menu. Press ▲/▼...
Unstable Screen If a dashed line or no color appears, the screen is unstable, therefore try channel adjustments. (This is only available for analog broadcasting.) Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Channel, then press The [Channel] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼...
Film Mode Settings Set your selection to (ON) to watch your movies titles at the best quality. You will be able to watch with a more realistic movie screen. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Picture, then press The [Picture] Menu will appear.
Adjusting the Screen Size You can select the size of the screen depending on the type of program. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Picture, then press The [Picture] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Screen Format, then press OK.
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Press ASPECT. Each press switches between [16:9], [Panorma], [Zoom1], [Zoom2] and [4:3]. Screen Size Menu ■ 16:9 The screen size for DVDs or wide broadcast programs. ■ Panoram A 16:9 screen shown as naturally as a 4:3 screen. ■ Expansion Expands the 4:3 screen sideways and shows only the center area.
Capturing a Still screen You can pause a scene on the screen. Press STILL. Each press of the button will capture a still image. Useful Tips ■ Audio will continue to operate while the screen is paused. ■ Pressing a channel number or input signal will automatically cancel the function.
Sound Mode Settings You can adjust the mode to Music, Movie, Sports, or News depending on the type of program you are watching. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Sound, then press OK. The [Sound] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼...
Custom Sound Mode Settings You can adjust low/high sound as required. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Sound, then press OK. The [Sound] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Mode, then press OK. The [Mode] Menu will appear.
Sound Balance Settings You can balance your speakers for better sound quality. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Sound, then press OK. The [Sound] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Balance, then press The [Balance] Menu will appear.
Digital Audio Output Settings You can select your digital audio output as (Dolby Digital) or (PCM). Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Sound, then press OK. The [Sound] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Digital Output, then press OK.
Automatic Volume Control Settings You can automatically adjust the sound level of different channels to the proper volume level which make it out differently from each channel. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Sound, then press OK. The [Sound] Menu will appear.
Sound (Digital Broadcasting) Setting Press MTS to listen to other languages. ■ When English is set as the primary language, pressing [MTS] will change between [English], [Spanish], and [French] in this order. (Languages are only available when provided by a broadcasting station.) ■...
Sound (Analog Broadcasting) Settings Press MTS. You can select your favorite settings [Mono], [Stereo] or [SAP]. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Sound, then press OK. The [Sound] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Multi-Track, then press The [Multi-Track] Menu will appear Useful ■...
Using External Speakers If you set the internal amp to [OFF] while watching through a home theater system, the TV sound will be muted. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Sound, then OK. The [Sound] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼...
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Chapter 5 Time Settings Automatic Time Settings ..... 58 Manual Time Settings ......59 Time and Date Settings ...... 60 Time Zone Settings ......61 TV Activation Time Settings ....62 TV Deactivation Time Settings ... 63...
Automatic Time Settings If you set your auto time setting, your time will be shown through digital broadcast received information. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Setup, then Press OK. The [Setup] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼...
Manual Time Settings Setting the year, month, day, hours and minutes can be done by pressing the numeric buttons. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Setup, then press OK. The [Setup] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Time, then press OK. The [Time] Menu will appear.
Time and Date Settings Users can select Daylight Saving. Before Starting Set the [Clock] to Auto. Refer to page 58. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Setup, then press OK. The [Setup] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼...
Time Zone Settings Users can select the time zones. Before Starting Set the [Clock] to auto. Refer to page 58. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Setup, then press OK. The [Setup] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼...
TV Activation Time Settings You can set a time for the TV to automatically turn-on. Before Starting Setting the current time. Refer to page 58. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Setup, then press OK. The [Setup] Menu will appear.
TV Deactivation Time Settings You can select the time to turn off the TV. Before Starting Setting up the current time. Refer to page 58. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Setup, then press OK. The [Setup] Menu will appear.
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TV Deactivation Time Settings If there is no signal on the TV for 15 minutes or more, or if no button is pressed for more than 3 hours, this function turns off the TV automatically. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼...
Chapter 6 V-Chip Entering a PIN ........66 TVPG Rating ........68 MPAA Ratings ........70 Canadian English Ratings ....71 Canadian French Ratings ....72...
Entering a PIN This option sets up or changes the password for blocking specific channels. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Setup, then press OK. The [Setup] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to V-Chip, then press OK. ■...
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Please confirm your password by entering your 4-digit password again using the remote control. The password is set or changed. Press ▲/▼ to move to On/Off, then press OK. The [On/Off] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to On, then press OK. You will block certain channels, and you can also select [TVPG Rating], [MPAA Rating], [Can.English Rating], [Can.French Rating].
TVPG Rating You can block programs based on the TV program rating. Before Starting Enter your password for the [V-Chip] then move to the [Changing PIN] menu, and select [On] from the [On/Off] Menu. Refer to P.66~67. Press MENU. The Menu will appear.
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Useful Tips Description of the TV (FCC) Rating Codes: TV (FCC) Age Categories ■ TV-MA Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence and explicit sexual content. ■ TV-1 Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
MPAA Ratings Restricting movies by their rating. Precautions Enter your password for the [V-Chip], move to the [Changing PIN] menu and select [On] from the [On/ Off] Menu. Refer to P.66~67. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Setup, then press OK. The [Setup] Menu will appear.
Canadian English Ratings Precautions Enter your password for the [V-Chip] then move to the [Changing PIN] menu, and select [On] from the [On/Off] Menu. Refer to P.66~67. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Setup, then press OK. The [Setup] Menu will appear.
Canadian French Ratings Before Starting Enter your password for the [V-Chip], move to the [Changing PIN] menu and select [On] from the [On/ Off] menu. Refer to p.66 ~ 67. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Setup, then press OK. The [Setup] Menu will appear.
Captions Settings Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Caption, then press The [Caption] menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to On/Off, then OK. The [On/Off] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to On, then press OK. ■...
Analog Mode The Analog Caption function operates in either analog RF channel mode or external input mode (Depending on the broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function may operate for digital channels.). Precautions Set your Caption from [On/Off] menu as [On]. Refer page 74. Press MENU.
Digital Mode The Digital Caption function operates for digital channels. Precautions Set Caption to [On] in the [On/Off] menu. Refer page 74. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Caption, then press The [Caption] menu will appear. Press ▲/▼...
Digital Font Options Precautions Set the captions to [On]. Refer page 74. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Caption, then press The [Caption] menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to Digital Font Option, then press OK.
Chapter 8 Connecting a PC Checking Items before Connecting to a PC............80 PC Settings......... 81 Adjusting the Position ......82 Adjusting the Frequency ..... 83 Adjusting the Phase......84 Automatic Screen Settings ....85...
Checking Items before Connecting to a PC Check the list below before connecting a PC to the TV. Precautions 1 Set your resolution and frequency to a resolution supported by the TV. 2 Refer to the instructions when connecting a PC (graphics and sound cards). 3 Do not connect the power unless all connections are connected.
PC Settings This TV sets the resolution and frequency in the PC display menus supported by Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition. 1 Right-Click the mouse on the desktop screen and select Properties (P). ■ The Display Properties window will appear. 2 Click the “Settings”...
Adjusting the Position If the screen is skewed towards a specific direction, try to adjust the position. Before Starting Select the input selection as [PC]. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼to move to Setup, then press OK. The [Setup] Menu will appear.
Adjusting the Frequency This function will remove or reduce flickering on the screen, unstable boundaries, unnecessary noise or blurring of the screen. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼to move to Setup, then press OK. The [Setup] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼...
Adjusting the Phase If adjusting the frequency does not remove unnecessary noise, adjust the phase. Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼to move to Setup, then press OK. The [Setup] Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼ to move to PC, press OK. The [PC] Menu will appear.
Automatic Screen Settings The PC signal sent out to the TV is automatically adjusted by the automatic screen adjustment option. The Position, Frequency and Phase values are automatically adjusted Press MENU. The Menu will appear. Press ▲/▼to move to Setup, then press OK. The [Setup] Menu will appear.
Self Service Check List If there are any problems using the product, please first consult the list below. If the list below does not solve the problem, Connect your 3S Digital Dealer or go to our website www.3sdigitalusa.com. ■ Setup and Connection...
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■ Screen SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS Poor picture Is the power cord unplugged? Make sure the power cable is plugged in correctly, then press the power of the remote control. Black picture Check if external input mode is selected Press [external input selection] and select TV. Lined and flickering picture.
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Self Service Check List ■ Sound SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS Poor quality sound ■ Check if the program is in stereo. ■ Stereo may not work well in areas with bad reception. Try using Mono for these areas. Sound is malfunctioning while ■...
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■ Monitord SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS The PC Screen continually Check the connection between the TV and the computer and see if appears and disappears. the connector is locked. A “There is no signal” message ■ This happens if the signal from the video card is too much appears.
This product is certified level B and can be used for residential and commercial purposes. Level B certifies that the product can be used for all areas. Level A is only for Industrial or commercial purposes; Level B has less electromagnetic waves than Level A. Model Name CL260WS (26˝) CL320WS (32˝) Size 26˝ 32˝...
In no event shall 3S Digital be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer.