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Important safety instruction
Please read these instructions. All 
the safety and operating instructions 
should be read before the appliance 
is operated.
Warnings
• Television sets with 40” screen size or more must be 
lifted and carried by at least 2 people.
• This television does not contain any parts that are 
serviceable by the user. In case of a fault, contact the 
manufacturer or authorised service department. 
Exposing the internal parts inside the TV may 
endanger your life. The manufacturers guarantee 
does not extend to faults caused by repairs carried 
out by unauthorised third parties. 
To prevent spread of fi re, 
keep candles or other open 
fl ames away from this product 
at all times
• To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or damage 
to the TV, do not expose it to dust, rain or moisture. 
Never expose the TV to dripping or splashing and do 
not place objects fi lled with liquids on or near the TV.
• Do not connect any external devices (DVD player, 
games console etc) when the TV is switched on. 
Disconnect both the TV and device from the mains 
before connecting. Only switch appliances on when 
the connection process is complete.
• Do not place the television in a confi ned space and 
do not obstruct the ventilation openings at the rear 
of the television.
• When installing on a wall, ensure the TV is at 
least 5cm from the wall for ventilation.
• Always ensure that the TV’s ventilation openings 
are not covered with items such as newspapers, 
table-cloths, curtains, etc.
• Dispose of this television and any components 
including batteries in an environmentally friendly 
manner. If in doubt, please contact your local 
authority for details of recycling.
• Ensure this TV is used in moderate climates only. 
• In case of electrostatic discharge (ESD) the TV may 
display incorrect functions. In such case, switch 
the TV off and switch the TV back on. The TV will 
work normally.
WARNING: Never place a television set on an 
unstable location. A television set may fall, 
causing serious personal injury or death. Many 
injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided 
by taking simple precautions such as:
• Use cabinets or stands recommended by the 
manufacturer of the television set.
• Only use furniture that can safely support the 
television set.
• Ensure the television set is not overhanging the edge 
of the supporting furniture.
• Do not place the television set on tall furniture 
(for example, cupboards or bookcases) without 
anchoring both the furniture and the television 
set to a suitable support.
• Do not place the television set on cloth or other 
materials that may be located between the television 
set and supporting furniture.
• Please educate children about the dangers of 
climbing on furniture to reach the television set or 
its controls.
• If your existing television set is being retained and 
relocated, the same considerations as above should 
be applied.
Safety
• For your safety, this appliance is fi tted with a 
fused 3 pin mains plug. Should the fuse need to be 
replaced, ensure that any replacement is of the same 
amperage and approved with the BSI mark. 
• Never try and replace the mains plug unless you have 
adequate qualifi cations and are legally authorised to 
do so. In the event that a replacement mains cable 
is required, contact the manufacturer for a suitable 
replacement.
• Never use the television if it is damaged in any way.
• Always place the television on a fl at level surface 
avoiding anywhere which may be subject to 
strong vibration. 
• The ideal distance to watch the television is 
approximately fi ve times the length of the diagonal 
measurements of the TV screen.
• Ensure the television is not placed on top of the 
power cable as the weight of the television may 
damage the cable and cause a safety hazard.
• Never place mobile phones, speakers or any 
other device which may cause magnetic or radio 
interference, near the television. If interference is 
apparent, move the device causing the interference 
away from the television.
• To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, please 
use the mains plug located on the underside/rear of 
the TV. 
• Ensure that the mains plug is always easily accessible.
WARNING: Excessive noise when using 
earphones and headphones can cause loss of 
hearing.
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