Ventilation
• Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the cabinet. It may cause overheating and result in a fire.
•Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV set may gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe the following:
–Do not install the TV set turned backwards or sideways.
–Do not install the TV set turned over or upside down.
–Do not install the TV set on a shelf or in a closet.
–Do not place the TV set on a rug or bed.
–Do not cover the TV set with cloth, such as curtains, or items such as newspapers, etc.
•Leave some space around the TV set (see “Installing the TV against a wall” on page 6). Otherwise,
Optional accessories
Observe the following when installing the TV set using a stand. If you do not do so, the TV set may fall and cause serious injury.
•It is strongly recommended that you use Sony accessories for safety reasons:
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TV stand
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TV stand
•Secure the TV set properly, following the instructions supplied with your stand when installing the TV set.
•Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with your stand.
Wiring
•When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for your safety.
•Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the TV set.
Medical institutions
Do not place this TV set in a place where medical equipment is in use. It may cause a malfunction of medical instruments.
Outdoor use
• Do not install this TV set outdoors. If the TV set is exposed to rain, it may result in a fire or an electric shock.
•If this TV set is exposed to direct sunlight, the TV set may heat up and it may damage the TV set.
Vehicle, Ships and other vessels
• Do not install this TV set in a vehicle. The motion of the vehicle may cause the TV set to fall down and cause injury.
• Do not install this TV set on a ship or other vessel. If the TV set is exposed to seawater, it may cause a fire or damage the TV set.
Water and moisture
• Do not use this TV set near water
– for example, near a bathtub or shower room. Also do not expose to rain, moisture or smoke. This
may result in a fire or an electric shock.
• Do not touch the mains lead and the TV set with wet hands. Doing so may cause an electric shock or damage to the TV set.
Moisture and flammable objects
• Do not place any objects on the TV set. The TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV set.
•To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or naked lights (e.g. candles) away from the TV set.
•If any liquid or solid object does fall through openings in the cabinet, do not operate the TV set. It may result in an electric shock or damage to the TV set. Have it checked immediately by qualified service personnel.
Lightning storms
For your own safety, do not touch any part of the TV set, mains lead, or aerial lead during lightning storms.
Broken pieces
• Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may break by the impact and cause serious injury.
•If the surface of the TV set cracks, do
not touch it until you have unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result.
Servicing
Dangerously high voltages are present inside the TV set.
Do not open the cabinet. Entrust the TV set to qualified service personnel only.
Small accessories removal and fittable
Keep small accessories out of children’s reach.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.