Sony KDL-40Z4500 - Manual (Page 11)

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Precautions
Viewing the TV
s View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light
or during long period of time, strains your eyes.
s When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.
LCD Screen
s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision
technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective,
black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or
green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a
structural property of the LCD screen and is not a malfunction.
s Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top of
this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD screen may
be damaged.
s If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the
picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate
a failure. These phenomena disappear as the temperature rises.
s Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed
continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.
s The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use.
This is not a malfunction.
s The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal.
Some fluorescent tubes used in this TV set also contain
mercury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for
disposal.
Handling and cleaning the screen surface/
cabinet of the TV set
Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set from
mains socket before cleaning.
To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation,
observe the following precautions.
s To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe gently
with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution.
s Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner,
scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene,
thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining
prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in
damage to the screen surface and cabinet material.
s Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation openings is
recommended to ensure to proper ventilation.
s When adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so as to
prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from its table
stand.
Optional Equipment
Keep optional components or any equipment emitting
electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise picture
distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.
Disposal of the TV set
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product shall not be treated
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact your
local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
indicates that the battery provided with this
product shall not be treated as household
waste. On certain batteries this symbol might
be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery
contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring
these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potentially negative consequences for the environment and human
health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to
conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety,
performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be
replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery
will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section
on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of
this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.