Safety Information

Installation/Set-up

Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions below in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries.

Installation

sThe TV set should be installed near an easily accessible mains socket.

sPlace the TV set on a stable, level surface.

sOnly qualified service personnel should carry out wall installations.

sFor safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you use Sony accessories, including:

– Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500

sBe sure to use the screws supplied with the Wall-mount bracket when attaching the mounting hooks to the TV set. The supplied screws are designed so that they are 8 mm to 12 mm in length when measured from the attaching surface of the mounting hook.

The diameter and length of the screws differ depending on the Wall-mount bracket model.

Use of screws other than those supplied may result in internal damage to the TV set or cause it to fall, etc.

8 mm - 12 mm

Screw (supplied with the Wall-mount bracket)

Mounting Hook

Hook attachment on rear of TV set

Transporting

s Before transporting the TV set, disconnect all cables.

s Two or three people are needed to transport a large TV set.

sWhen transporting the TV set by hand, hold it as shown on

the right. Do not put stress on For KDL-46X4500/40X4500the LCD panel.

sWhen lifting or moving the TV

set, hold it firmly from the

 

bottom.

 

s When transporting the TV set,

 

do not subject it to jolts or

 

excessive vibration.

 

s When transporting the TV set

For KDL-55X4500

for repairs or when moving,

 

pack it using the original

 

carton and packing material.

 

Be sure to hold the bottom of the panel, and not the transparent part, speaker, or speaker grille area. Do not compress the panel’s speaker grille area.

Ventilation

sNever cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the cabinet.

sLeave space around the TV set as shown below.

sIt is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wall-mount bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.

Installed on the wall

30 cm

10 cm

 

 

 

 

10 cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 cm

Leave at least this space around the set.

Installed with stand

 

 

 

 

 

30 cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leave at least this space around the set.

sTo ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt or dust:

–Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down, backwards, or sideways.

–Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a closet.

–Do not cover the TV set with a cloth, such as curtains, or items such as newspapers, etc.

–Do not install the TV set as shown below.

Air circulation is blocked.

WallWall

Mains lead

Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:

–Use only mains leads supplied by Sony, not other suppliers.

–Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.

–Operate the TV set on a 220–240 V AC supply only.

–When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for your safety and take care not to catch your feet on the cables.

–Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before working on or moving the TV set.

–Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.

–Unplug the mains plug and clean it regularly. If the plug is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may deteriorate, which could result in a fire.

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