Important

Safety

Instructions

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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AC power cord

Observe the followings to prevent the AC power cord from being damaged. If the AC power cord is damaged, it may result in a fire or an electric shock. Stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it.

sDo not place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse.

sDo not pinch, bend, or twist the cord excessively. The core lines may be bared and cut, causing a short-circuit, and resulting in a fire or an electric shock.

sDo not convert or damage the power cord.

sDo not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord.

sDo not move the TV with the power cord

plugged in.

s Keep the power cord away from heat sources. s When you disconnect the AC power cord,

disconnect it from the wall outlet first.

sBe sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the power cord. Do not pull the power cord.

sDo not use the supplied AC power cord on any other equipment.

sUse only an original Sony AC power cord, not other brands.

Wall outlet

The TV set with a three-wire grounding type AC power cord plug must be connected to an AC power socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Do not use a poor fitting outlet.

Insert the plug fully into the outlet. If it is loose, it may cause arcing and result in a fire.

Contact your electrician to have the outlet changed.

Wiring

When connecting cables, be sure to unplug the AC power cord for your safety.

Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the TV set.

Electric shock

Do not touch the AC power cord or the TV with a wet hand. If you plug/unplug the AC power cord from the TV with a wet hand, it may cause electric shock.

Lightning storms

For added protection for this TV during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the TV due to lightning and power line surges.

When not in use

If you will not be using the TV set for

several days, the TV set should be

disconnected from the AC power outlet for environmental and safety reasons. The

TV set is not disconnected from the AC power source when the TV set is switched off. To disconnect the TV set completely, pull the plug from the AC power outlet.

Overloading

This TV set is designed to operate on a

120 - 240 V AC supply only. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same AC power outlet as this could result in a fire or an electric shock.

Optional equipment

Do not install optional equipment too close to the TV set. Keep optional equipment at least 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) away from the TV set. If a VCR is installed in front of the TV set or beside the TV set, the picture may become distorted. Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur if the TV set is positioned in close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.