Dear Sharp Customer; Safety Precautions - Sharp LV-70X500E Guide D'installation

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER

Thank you for your purchase of a SHARP LCD product. To ensure safety and many years of
trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Safety Precautions carefully before using
this product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property
damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority
on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fi re. In order to prevent potential danger,
please observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your
safety and prolong the service life of your LCD product, please read the following precautions carefully before
using the product.
1. Read instructions — All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is
operated.
2. Keep this manual in a safe place — These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a safe place
for future reference.
3. Observe warnings — All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely.
4. Follow instructions — All operating instructions must be followed.
5. Cleaning — Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. Use a dry cloth to
clean the product. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Do not use dirty cloths. Doing so may
damage the product.
6. Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of inadequate
attachments can result in accidents.
7. Water and moisture — Do not use the product near water. Do not install the product in a place where
water may splash onto it. Be careful of equipment which drains water such as an air-conditioner.
8. Ventilation — The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or
block these vents and openings since insuffi cient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the
life of the product. Do not place the product on a sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block
ventilation openings. Do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions are followed.
9. Power cord protection — The power cords must be routed properly to prevent people from stepping on
them or objects from resting on them.
10. The LCD panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped
or applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the LCD panel breaks.
11. Overloading — Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords. Overloading can cause fi re or electric
shock.
12. Entering of objects and liquids — Never insert an object into the product through vents or openings. High
voltage fl ows in the product, and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or short internal parts.
For the same reason, do not spill water or liquid on the product.
13. Servicing — Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Removing covers can expose you to high
voltage and other dangerous conditions. Request a qualifi ed service person to perform servicing.
14. Repair — If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, and request
a qualifi ed service person to perform repairs.
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged.
b. When a liquid was spilled on the product or when objects have fallen into the product.
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. When the product does not operate properly as described in the operating instructions.
Do not touch the controls other than those described in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment
of controls not described in the instructions can cause damage, which often requires extensive
adjustment work by a qualifi ed technician.
e. When the product has been dropped or damaged.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
f. When the product displays an abnormal condition. Any noticeable abnormality in the product indicates
that the product needs servicing.
15. Replacement parts — In case the product needs replacement parts, make sure that the service person
uses replacement parts specifi ed by the manufacturer, or those with the same characteristics and
performance as the original parts. Use of unauthorized parts can result in fi re, electric shock and/or other
danger.
16. Safety checks — Upon completion of service or repair work, request the service technician to perform
safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.
17. Wall mounting — When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to install the product according to the
method recommended by the manufacturer.
18. Heat sources — Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other
heat-generating products (including amplifi ers).
19. Batteries — Incorrect use of batteries may cause the batteries to burst or ignite. A leaky battery may
corrode the equipment, dirty your hands or spoil your clothing. In order to avoid these problems, make
sure to observe the precautions below:
• Use the specifi ed batteries only.
• Install the batteries with due attention to the plus (+) and minus (-) sides of the batteries according to the
instructions in the compartment.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix batteries of different types. Voltage specifi cations of batteries of the same shape may vary.
• Replace an exhausted battery with a new one promptly.
• If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.
• If leaked battery fl uid gets on your skin or clothing, rinse immediately and thoroughly. If it gets into your
eye, bathe your eye well rather than rubbing and seek medical treatment immediately. Leaked battery
fl uid that gets into your eye or your clothing may cause a skin irritation or damage your eye.
20. Usage of the Monitor must not be accompanied by fatal risks or dangers that, could lead directly to death,
personal injury, severe physical damage or other loss, including nuclear reaction control in nuclear facility,
medical life support system, and missile launch control in a weapon system.
21. Do not stay in contact with the parts of the product that become hot for long periods of time. Doing so
may result in low-temperature burns.
22. Do not modify this product.
23. Do not place vases or any other water-fi lled containers on this product.
WARNING:
To prevent the spread of fi re, keep candles or other open fl ames
away from this product at all times.
WARNING:
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
To maintain compliance with EMC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to the following
terminals: PC/AV HDMI input terminal.
Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
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