Sharp LC-20SH7U LC-20SH7U Operation Manual - Page 6

INTRODUCTION • Selecting the location - Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation. • The Liquid Crystal 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 panel breaks. • The Liquid Crystal panel is a very high technology product with 921,600 thin film transistors, giving you fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product. • To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the TV set. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product. • Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling. • Use a soft cloth and gently wipe the surface of the display panel. Using a hard cloth may scratch the panel surface. • Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the panel when it is really dirty. (It may scratch the panel surface when wiped strongly.) • If the panel is dusty, use an anti-static brush, which is commercially available, to clean it. • To protect the panel, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners or chemical cloth to clean it, such materials may damage the panel surface. • To clean the outer cabinet, use the same method. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. • Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could cause an afterimage to remain. • Install the product on the place where the AC cord can be unplugged easily from the AC outlet. LOCATION For safe operation and satisfactory performance of the unit, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. • Avoid dusty or humid places. • Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the unit. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes. • Install the unit in a horizontal position. • Avoid locations subject to strong vibration. • Do not place the unit near strong magnetic fields. • Avoid moving the unit to locations where temperature differences are extreme. • Be sure to unplug the AC power cord from the outlet before carrying the unit. TO AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE • Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. • Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from an AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug. • If, by accident, water is spilled on the unit, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our authorized service center for servicing. • Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. 4 EN