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Safety Precautions
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any
electrical equipment, care must be taken to obtain the best results and for safety to be assured. Please read
the points below for your own safety. They are of a general nature, intended to help with all electronic
consumer products and some points may not apply to the goods you have just purchased.
Air CirculationDo not
Leave at least 10cm clearance around the televisionDON'Tremove any fixed cover as this may expose
to allow adequate ventilation. This will preventdangerous voltages.
overheating and possible damage to the TV. Dusty
DON'Tobstruct the ventilation openings of the
places should also be avoided.
equipment with items such as newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. Overheating will cause
Heat Damagedamage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON'Tallow electrical equipment to be exposed to
Damage may occur if the TV is left in direct sunlight
dripping or splashing or objects filled with liquids,
or near a heater. Avoid places subject to extremely
such as vases, to be placed on the equipment.
high temperatures or humidity, or locations where the
temperature is likely to fall below 5!C (41!F).DONOTplace hot objects or naked flame sources,
such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or close to
equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and
Mains Supply
lead to fires.
The mains supply required for this equipment isDON'Tuse makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs
230v AC 50Hz. Never connect to a DC supply orwith wood screws. To ensure complete safety,
any other power source. DO ensure that the TV isalways fit the manufacturerOs approved stand or
not standing on the mains lead. DO NOT cut offlegs with the fixings provided according to the
the mains plug from this equipment, thisinstructions.
incorporates a special Radio Interference Filter, the
DON'Tlisten to headphones at high volume, as
removal of which will impair its performance. In the
such use can permanently damage your hearing.
UK, the fuse fitted in this plug is 5A, and is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. It should onlyDON'Tleave equipment switched on when it is
be replaced by a correctly rated and approved typeunattended, unless it is specifically stated that it is
and the fuse cover must be refitted. designed for unattended operation or has a
IF IN DOUBT PLEASE CONSULT A COMPETENTstandby mode. Switch off using the switch on the
ELECTRICIAN.equipment and make sure your family know how to
do this. Special arrangements may need to be
Domade for infirm or handicapped people.
DON'Tcontinue to operate the equipment if you
DOread the operating instructions before you
are in any doubt about it working normally, or it is
attempt to use the equipment.
damaged in any way � switch off, withdraw the
DOensure that all electrical connections (includingmains plug and consult your dealer.
the mains plug, extension leads and inter-
ABOVE ALL � NEVER let anyone, especially
connections between pieces of equipment) are
children, push anything into holes, slots or any
properly made and in accordance with the
other openings in the case � this could result
manufacturersO instructions. Switch off and withdraw
in a fatal electric shock.
the mains plug before making or changing
connections.NEVER guess or take chances with electrical
equipment of any kind � it is better to be safeDOconsult your dealer if you are ever in doubt
about the installation, operation or safety of yourthan sorry.
equipment.
TO FULLY DISCONNECT THE TV, SWITCH OFF
DObe careful with glass panels or doors THE MAINS SOCKET AND REMOVE THE
on equipment.POWER PLUG.
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