Sony KE-42MR1 - Manual (Page 12)

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Safety Information
Precautions
On viewing the TV comfortably
• To view the TV comfortably, the recommended viewing position is from four to seven times of the
screen’s vertical length away from the TV set.
• View the TV in a moderate light room, as viewing the TV in poor light taxes your eyes. Watching
the screen continuously for long periods of time can also tax your eyes.
On installing the TV set
Installing the display unit
Use the specified wall-mount bracket or stands.
Installing the media receiver unit
Leave enough space for ventilation between the exhaust fan in the rear of unit and the wall.
• Do not install the display unit in places subject to extreme temperature, for example in direct
sunlight, or near a radiator, or heating vent. If the unit is exposed to extreme temperature, the unit
may heat up and it may cause deformations of the casing or cause the unit to malfunction.
• After transporting the display unit directly from a cold to a warm location, or if the room
temperature has changed suddenly, pictures may be blurred or show poor colour over portions of
the picture. This is because moisture has condensed on the mirrors or lenses inside the unit. In this
case let the moisture evaporate before using the unit.
• To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or direct sunlight. If
possible, use spot lighting directed down from the ceiling.
• The TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the switch is in Off position. To disconnect the
set completely, pull the plug from the mains.
On volume adjustment
• Adjust the volume so as not to trouble neighbours. Sound carries very easily at night time.
Therefore, closing the windows or using headphones is suggested.
• When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as hearing damage may
result.
On image retention
• If the following images are displayed for an extended period time, image retention (afterimage) in
areas of the screen may result due to the characteristics of the Plasma Display Panel.
– Black bars at the top and bottom that appear with a wide video source (Letterbox picture).
– Black bars to the left and right that appear with a 4:3 video source (conventional TV broadcasts).
– Video game sources
– PC images
– DVD on-screen menu displays
– On-screen menus, channel numbers, etc., of connected equipment such as Set top box, Cable
modem, VCR, etc.
The risk of this is higher if the set is in “Live” mode or has a high contrast setting. This image cannot
be removed once burnt onto the screen. To avoid the risk of image retention do not leave the TV set
operating on such a picture, or programme for a long time, use the “Screen Saver” function or lower
the contrast setting. Repeated extended daily usage of the same image, or programme can also
result in this occurrence. IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED BY THE SONY WARRANTY.
• To reduce image retention, this TV set has the “Screen Saver” function. The default setting of the
“Orbit” function in “Screen Saver” is “On.”
• The “Screen Saver” function prevents and reduces image retention.
On image
With extensive use of this TV set in 4:3 mode, the 4:3 screen area might become darker within a 16:9
panel. To avoid this problem, the “Smart” picture mode should be used.
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