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LCD SCREEN
•AlthoughtheLCDscreenismadewithhighprecision
technology and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more,
black dots or bright points or light (red, blue, or green) may
appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural
property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction.
•TheLCDscreenismadewithhigh-precisiontechnology.
To achieve a high level of performance and picture
quality, this TV’s backlight setting is set to maximize
the brightness of the TV. However, uneven brightness
may be observed when the LCD TV is viewed in a dark
environment without an input source or a blank screen.
This is a normal condition, not a malfunction of the TV. To
improve this condition, change the Picture mode, Backlight
setting,enabletheLightSensor,orturnonthePower
management.
•AvoidexposingtheLCDscreensurfacetodirectsunlight.It
is likely to damage the LCD panel.
•Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on
top of the TV. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel
may be damaged.
•If the TV is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the
picture or the picture may become dark. It is not caused
by a failure. This condition will improve as the temperature
rises.
•When still pictures are displayed continuously, ghosting
may occur. It should disappear after a short period of time.
•The screen and cabinet get warm when the TV is in use.
This is a normal condition.
•Sprayinginsectrepellentwithvolatilematerialonthe
screen will cause damage.
•Do not make prolonged contact with rubber or plastic
material.
Broken pieces
Do not throw anything at the TV.
Doing so may break the screen glass and
cause serious injury.
IfthesurfaceoftheTVcracks,unplugtheAC
power cord before touching the TV. Otherwise
electric shock may result.
Handling of broken glass and liquid crystal leakage
If the LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage
may occur, or scattered broken glass may result. Do not
touch broken glass or crystalline liquid which is toxic, with
bare hands as cuts, poisoning or skin irritation may occur.
Alsodonotglassfragmentsorleakedcrystallineliquidget
intoyoureyesormouth.Shouldeithercontactedyoureyes
or mouth, rinse the contacted area thoroughly with water and
consult your doctor.
SERVICING
Do not attempt to repair the TV yourself,
since opening the cabinet may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Askqualiedservicepersonneltodothe
servicing for your TV.
Replacement parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
servicetechniciancertiesinwritingthathe/shehasused
replacementpartsspeciedbythemanufacturerthathave
thesamecharacteristicsastheoriginalparts.Unauthorized
substitutionsmaycauseare,anelectricshockorother
hazards.
Safety check
UponcompletionofrepairstotheTV,asktheservice
techniciantoperformroutinesafetychecks(asspecied
by the manufacturer) to determine that the TV is safe for
operating, and to so certify.
AskaqualiedservicetechniciantodisposeoftheTV.