Sony KDL-26M3000 - Manual (Page 7)

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Placement
The TV should be installed near an easily accessible AC power outlet.
Observe the following in placing the TV. Otherwise the
TV may fall from the stand or wall mount, causing
damage or serious injury.
s Place the TV on a stable, level surface.
s Do not hang anything on the TV. Do not allow
children to climb on the TV.
Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temperatures, such as in
direct sunlight, near a radiator, or near a heating vent. If the TV is exposed
to extreme temperature, the TV may overheat and cause deformation of the
enclosure or cause the TV to malfunction. Do not install the TV in a place
exposed to direct air conditioning. If the TV is installed in such a location,
moisture may condense inside and may cause a malfunction.
s Never place the TV in hot, oily, humid or
excessively dusty places.
s Do not install the TV where insects may
enter.
s Do not install the TV where it may be
exposed to mechanical vibration.
s Do not install the TV in a location where it may protrude, such as on
or behind a pillar, or where you might bump your head on it.
Otherwise, it may result in injury.
Outdoor use
Do not install this TV outdoors. If the TV is exposed to
rain, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. Do not
expose the TV to direct sunlight, it may heat up and
become damaged.
Vehicle, ships and other vessels
Do not install this TV in a vehicle. Bumping of the
vehicle may cause the TV to fall down and cause injury.
Do not install this TV in a ship or vessel. If the TV is
exposed to seawater, it may cause a fire or damage the
TV and also shorten the life of the TV.
Corrosion
If you use this TV near the seashore, salt may corrode metal parts of the
TV and cause internal damage or fire; it may also shorten the life of the TV.
Oils
Do not install this TV in restaurants where oily vapors occur. Dust
absorbing oil may enter and damage the TV.
Medical institution
Do not place this TV in a place where medical
equipment is in use. It may cause a malfunction of
medical equipment.
Preventing the TV from toppling over
Take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury.
To prevent the TV from toppling over, secure the TV to a wall or stand.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
s Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbors. Sound carries
very easily at night. 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.
LCD SCREEN
s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology
and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots 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 The LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and to
achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this TV’s
backlight setting is set to maximize the brightness of the TV.
However, uneven brightness may be observed when the LCD TV is
viewed in a dark ambient without an input source or blank screen.
This condition is normal and not a malfunction of the TV. Changing
the Picture mode, Backlight setting, or enabling the Light Sensor,
will improve this condition.
s Do not expose the LCD screen surface to direct sun light. Doing so
may damage the LCD panel.
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
phenomenon improve as the temperature rises.
s Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously.
It should 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 on the screen.
s Avoid prolonged contact with rubber or plastic made material.
Broken pieces
Do not throw anything at the TV.
The screen glass may break by the impact and cause
serious injury.
If the surface of the TV cracks, do not touch it until
you have unplugged the AC power cord.
Otherwise electric shock may result.
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, poisoning or 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.
SERVICING
Do not attempt to service the TV yourself since opening
the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.