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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 REMOVE ANY FIXED COVERS AS THIS
WILL EXPOSE DANGEROUS AND 'LIVE' PARTS.
Leave more than 10cm clearance around the
THE MAINS PLUG IS USED AS A
television to allow adequate ventilation. This will
DISCONNECTING DEVICE AND THEREFORE
prevent overheating and possible damage to the
SHOULD BE READILY OPERABLE.
television. Dusty places should also be avoided.
Do not
Heat Damage
DO NOTobstruct the ventilation openings of the
Damage may occur if the television is left in direct
equipment with items such as newspapers,
sunlight or near a heater. Avoid places subject to
tablecloths, curtains, etc. Overheating will causeextremely high temperatures or humidity. Place in a
damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
location where the temperature remains between
5!C (41!F) min. and 35!C (94!F) max.DO NOTallow electrical equipment to be exposed
to dripping or splashing or objects filled with liquids,
Mains Supplysuch as vases, to be placed on the equipment.
DO NOTplace hot objects or naked flame sources,
The mains supply required for this equipment issuch as lighted candles or nightlights on, or close to
220-240v AC 50/60Hz. Never connect to a DCequipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and
supply or any other power source. DO ensure thatlead to fires.
the television is not standing on the mains lead.
DO NOTuse makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
with wood screws. To ensure complete safety,
equipment, this incorporates a special Radio
always fit the manufacturersO approved stand,
Interference Filter, the removal of which will impair
bracket or legs with the fixings provided according
its performance. In the UK, the fuse fitted in this
to the instructions.
plug is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. It
should only be replaced by a correctly rated andDO NOTleave 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
ELECTRICIAN.standby mode. Switch off by withdrawing the plug,
make sure your family know how to do this. Special
Doarrangements may need to be made for people
with disabilities.
DOread the operating instructions before youDO NOTcontinue to operate the equipment if you
attempt to use the equipment.are in any doubt about it working normally, or it is
DOensure that all electrical connections damaged in any way � switch off, withdraw the
(including the mains plug, extension leads andmains plug and consult your dealer.
inter-connections between pieces of equipment)
WARNING � excessive sound pressure from
are properly made and in accordance with the
earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.
manufacturersO instructions. Switch off and
withdraw the mains plug before making orABOVE ALL � NEVER let anyone, especially
changing connections.children, push or hit the screen, push
anything into holes, slots or any other
DOconsult your dealer if you are ever in doubt
openings in the case.
about the installation, operation or safety of your
equipment.NEVER guess or take chances with electrical
DObe careful with glass panels or doors onequipment of any kind � it is better to be safe
equipment.than sorry.
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