GENERAL INFORMATION (serv.man6). LC40LE271K - Sharp TV User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 2

•  Cleaning—Unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the product� Use a damp cloth to clean the 

product� Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners�

•  Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the panel when it is dirty� To protect the panel, do not use a chemical cloth to 

clean it� Chemicals may cause damage or cracks in the cabinet of the TV�

•  Water and moisture—Do not use the product near water, such as bathtub, washbasin, kitchen 

sink, laundry tub, swimming pool and in a wet basement�

•  Do not place vases or any other water-filled containers on this product� The water may spill onto 

the product causing fire or electric shock�

•  Stand—Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table� Doing so can cause 

the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product� Use 

only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the 

product� When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions� 

Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer�

•  When relocating the product placed on a cart, it must be moved with utmost care� Sudden 

stops, excessive force and uneven floor surface can cause the product to fall from the cart�

•  Ventilation—The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation� 

Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause 

overheating and/or shorten the life of the product� Do not place the product on a 

bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings� This 

product is not designed for built-in installation; do not place the product in an enclosed 

place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper 10 cm ventilation is provided or the 

manufacturer’s instructions are followed�

•  The LCD panel used in this product is made of glass� Therefore, it can break when the 

product is dropped or impact applied� If the LCD panel is broken, be careful not to be 

injured by broken glass�

•  Heat sources—Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, 

stoves and other heat-generating products (including amplifiers)�

•  To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flames on the top or near the TV set�
•  To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy items�
•  Headphones—Do not set the volume at a high level� Hearing experts advise against extended 

listening at high volume levels�

•  Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could cause an afterimage to remain�
•  There is power consumption always if main plug is connected�
•  Servicing—Do not attempt to service the product yourself� Removing covers can expose you to high voltage and 

other dangerous conditions� Request a qualified person to perform servicing�

•   “The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily 

operable�” or equivalent�

•  Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be 

placed on the apparatus�

The LCD panel is a very high technology product, giving you fine picture details�
Due to the very large number of pixels, occasionally a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point 
of blue, green, red or yellow� This is within product specifications and does not constitute a fault�

When transporting the TV, never carry it by putting pressure onto the display� Be sure to always carry the TV by two 

people holding it with two hands—one hand on each side of the TV�

•  Installing the LCD Colour TV requires special skill that should only be performed by qualified service personnel� 

Customers should not attempt to do the work themselves� SHARP bears no responsibility for improper mounting or 
mounting that results in accident or injury�

•  At the time of purchasing wall bracket, please check if there is enough space between the wall bracket and TV 

terminals for the terminal connection�