SETTING UP
For your safety
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any
electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. So,
please read the points below for your own safety. They are of a general nature, intended to help you with all
your electronic consumer products and some points may not apply to the goods you have just purchased.
Air Circulation�Do not�
Leave at least 10cm clearance around the televisionDON'Tremove any fixed cover as this may expose
to allow adequate ventilation. This will prevent the TVdangerous voltages.
from overheating and consequential possible damage
to the TV. Dusty places should also be avoided.DON'Tobstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for
example, with curtains or soft furnishings.
Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life
Heat Damage�
of the equipment.
Damage may occur if you leave the TV in direct sunlight
DON'Tallow electrical equipment to be exposed to
or near a heater. Avoid places subject to extremely high
rain or moisture.
temperatures or humidity, or locations where the
temperature is likely to fall below 5uC (41uF).
DONOTplace hot objects such as candles or
nightlights on, or close to, the equipment. High
Mains Supply�temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.
The mains supply required for this equipment is 230vDON'Tuse makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with
AC 50Hz. Never connect to a DC supply or any otherwood screws. To ensure complete safety, always fit
power source. DO ensure that the TV is not standingthe manufacturerOs approved stand or legs with the
on the mains lead. DO NOT cut off the mains plugfixings provided according to the instructions.
from this equipment, this incorporates a special Radio
Interference Filter, the removal of which will impair itsDON'Tlisten to headphones at high volume, as such
performance. In the UK, the fuse fitted in this plug isuse can permanently damage your hearing.
5A, and is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. It
should only be replaced by a correctly rated andDON'Tleave equipment switched on when it is
approved type and the fuse cover must be refitted. unattended, unless it is specifically stated that it is
IF IN DOUBT PLEASE CONSULT A COMPETENTdesigned for unattended operation or has a standby
ELECTRICIAN.mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment
and make sure your family know how to do this.
Special arrangements may need to be made for
Do�infirm or handicapped people.
DOread the operating instructions before youDON'Tcontinue to operate the equipment if you are
attempt to use the equipment.in any doubt about it working normally, or it is
damaged in any way � switch off, withdraw the
DOensure that all electrical connections (including
mains plug and consult your dealer.
the mains plug, extension leads and inter-connections
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and
in accordance with the manufacturersO instructions.
ABOVE ALL � NEVER let anyone, especially
Switch off and withdraw the mains plug before
children, push anything into holes, slots or any
making or changing connections.
other openings in the case � this could result in
DOconsult your dealer if you are ever in doubt abouta fatal electric shock.
the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical
equipment of any kind � it is better to be safeDObe careful with glass panels or doors on
equipment.than sorry.
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