Sony KDE-37XS955 - Manual (Page 6)

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Dispose of used batteries
To preserve our environment, dispose the used batteries according to your
local laws or regulations.
Damage requiring service
If the surface of the TV cracks, do not touch it until you unplug the AC
power cord.
Otherwise electric shock may result.
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
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.
When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels,
as hearing damage may result.
Installation and moving
Installation
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.
Placement for viewing
It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3-7 times that of the
screen, and in moderate brightness. Watching the TV for too long or in a
dark room will cause eye fatigue.
Optional accessories
Observe the following when installing the TV using a
stand or wall-mount bracket. If the TV is not secured
properly, it may fall and cause injury.
s Be sure to follow the operating instructions
supplied with your stand or wall-mount bracket
when installing the unit.
s Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with your stand or
wall-mount bracket.
Protruding location
Do not install the TV in protruding locations. If you install the unit in the
following locations, injury may result.
s Do not install the unit in a location where the unit protrudes, such as
pillars.
s Do not install the unit in a location that may cause facial injury.
Oils
Do not install this unit in restaurants where oily vapors occur. Dust
absorbing oil may enter into the unit and damage the unit.
Corrosion
Use of this set near the seashore may subject the set to excessive salt,
corrosion and internal damage and result in deterioration of the set’s
performance. If the set will be subjected to these conditions, steps should
be taken to reduce the humidity and temperature of the area where the set
is located.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation. To
ensure reliable operation of the unit, and to protect it from overheating,
these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.
Unless proper ventilation is provided, the unit may
gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation,
Observe the following:
s Do not install the unit turned backward or
sideways.
s Do not install the unit turned over or upside
down.
s Never cover the slots and openings with a
cloth or other materials.
s Never block the slots and openings by
placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface.
s Never place the unit in a confined space, such as
a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
s Do not place the unit near or over a radiator or
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlight.
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. Do not carry
by the clear plastic front panel.
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.