Sony KDL-V40XBR1 - Manual (Page 6)

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Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
Medical institution
Do not place this unit in a place where medical
equipment is in use.
It may cause malfunction of medical instruments.
Moisture and flammable objects
s Do not use plugged sets near water — for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. It
may result in fire or electric shock.
s Do not let this unit get wet. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the unit. If any liquid or solid
object does fall through, do not operate the
unit. It may result in electric shock or
damage to the unit. Have it checked
immediately by qualified personnel.
s To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or open flame (e.g.
candles) away from the unit.
Accessories
Do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, table
or shelf. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or an adult and serious damage to the unit. No
part of the TV should overhang any edge of the TV
cart or stand; any overhanging edge is a safety hazard.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
Broken pieces
Do not throw anything at the unit.
The screen glass may break by the impact and cause serious injury.
Cable wiring
Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the unit.
Heat
Do not touch the surface of the TV.
It remains hot, even for some time after the TV is turned off.
Volume adjustment
s Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbors. Sound
carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing the windows
or using headphones is suggested.
s When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.
Disposal of the TV
s Do not dispose the TV with general household waste.
s The LCD contains a small amount of liquid crystal. The
fluorescent tube used in this display contains mercury. Follow
your local ordinances and regulations for disposal.
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 or poisoning/
skin irritation may occur. Also, do not let glass fragments or leaked
crystalline liquid get into your eyes or mouth. Should either contact your
eyes or mouth, rinse the contacted area thoroughly with water and
consult your doctor.
LCD screen
s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology
and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, 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 panel
and is not a malfunction.
s Do not expose the LCD screen surface to the sun. Doing so may
damage the screen surface.
s 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.
s If the TV 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 improve 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 the TV is in use. This is not
a malfunction.
s Avoid spraying insect repellent with volatile material to the
screen.
s Avoid prolonged contact with rubber or plastic made material.
Fluorescent lamp
This TV uses a special fluorescent lamp as its light source. If the screen
image becomes dark, flickers, or does not appear, the fluorescent lamp
has run down and should be replaced. For replacement, consult qualified
service personnel.
Installation and moving
Carry the TV in the specified manner
Carrying the TV requires at least two people.
If you carry the TV in a manner other than that specified and without the
specified number of persons, it may drop and a serious injury may result.
Be sure to follow the instructions given below.
s Carry the TV with the specified number of
persons.
s Carry the TV holding the upper and bottom
frames of the TV as illustrated.
s Hold the TV securely when carrying it.
s As the glass surface of the TV has a special
coating, be careful to avoid touching the glass surface as far as
possible.
s When transporting, do not subject the unit to shocks or vibration,
or excessive force.
Installation
s When installing or removing the TV
on the wall, be sure to use qualified
contractors. Wall mount installation
requires the use of a wall-mount
bracket. If the TV is installed or
removed from the wall by a person
other than a qualified contractor, the
unit may fall and cause serious injury if the unit is not installed
securely.
s To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the
stand/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.