Power Sources

Overloading

This set is designed to operate on a 220-240V AC supply only. Take care not to connect too many appliances to the same mains socket as this could result in fire or electric shock.

Mains

Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Insert the plug fully into the mains. If it is loose, it may cause arcing and result in fire. Contact your electrician to have the mains socket changed.

Moisture

Do not touch the mains lead with a wet hand. If you plug/unplug the mains lead with a wet hand, it may cause electric shock.

Lightning storms

For your own safety, do not touch any part of the set, mains lead or aerial lead during lightning storms.

Mains lead

If you damage the mains lead, it may result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the cable excessively. The core lines may be bared or cut, causing a short - circuit which may in fire or electric shock.

Do not convert or damage the mains lead.

Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead. Do not pull the mains lead.

Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.

Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the mains lead.

If the mains lead is damaged, stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service centre to exchange it.

Mains lead protection

Pull out the mains lead by the plug. Do not pull on the mains lead itself.

Wiring

Unplug the mains lead when wiring cables. Be sure to unplug the mains lead for your safety, when hooking up.

Cleaning

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

When not in use

 

For environmental and safety

 

reasons, it is recommended that

 

the set is switched off when not

 

in use - not left in standby

 

mode. Disconnect from the

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mains.

 

Cable wiring

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

Installation

Do not install optional components too close to the TV set. Keep optional components at least 30 cm away from the TV set. If a VCR is installed in front or at the right side of the TV set, the picture may distort.

Heat

Do not touch the surface of the TV. It remains hot, even after the TV has been turned off for some time.

Electric shock

Do not touch the TV set with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shock or damage the TV set.

Corrosion

If you use this set near the seashore, salt may corrode metal parts of the TV set and cause internal damage or fire. It may also shorten the life of the TV set. Steps should be taken to reduce the humidity and temperature of the area where the set is located.

Oils

Do not install TV set in restaurants that use oil. Dust absorbing oil may enter into the TV set and damage TV set.

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