Ventilation holes

Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes. If metal or something flammable enters, it may result in fire or electric shock.

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near

water — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. It may result in fire or electric shock.

Cleaning

Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth. To remove dust from the screen, wipe it gently with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with a solution of mild soap and warm water. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning.

If the picture becomes dark after using the TV for a long period of time, it may be necessary to clean the inside of the TV. Consult qualified service personnel.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

Installation

When installing the display unit on the wall, be sure to have assemblers install and keep away from the unit. If a person other than the assemblers install the display unit on the wall using a wall mount unit, the unit may fall and cause serious injury when an earthquake occurs or when the unit is not installed securely.

Carrying

Carrying the set requires two or more people.

If you carry the set in a manner other than that specified, it may drop and a serious injury may be caused. Be sure two or more people carry the set.

When transporting, do not subject the set to shocks or

vibration excessive force. The set may fall and damage the set, causing serious injury.

AC power cord

Unplug the AC power cord when moving the set.

Do not move the set with the AC power cord plugged in. It may damage the AC power cord and result in fire or electric shock.

Medical institution

Do not place this unit in a place where medical equipment is in use.

It may cause malfunction of medical instruments.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, table or shelf. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart or stand recommended by Sony for the specific model of TV. No part of the TV set should overhang any edge of the TV cart or stand; any overhanging edge is a safety hazard. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Installation and moving

Optional accessories

Observe the following when installing the TV using a stand or wall mount unit. If not, the unit may fall and cause serious injury.

s Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with your stand when installing the unit.

sBe sure to attach the brackets supplied with your stand.

Protruding location

Do not install the TV in protruding locations. If you install the unit in the following locations, injury may result.

sDo not install the unit in a location where the unit protrudes, such as pillars.

sDo not install the unit in a location that may cause facial injury.

Oils

Do not install this unit in restaurants where oily vapours occur. Dust absorbing oil may enter into the unit and damage the unit.

Corrosion

If you use this unit near the seashore, salt may corrode metal parts of the unit and cause internal damage or fire.

It may also shorten the life of the unit.

Accessories

Secure the TV from falling down.

If the TV is not secured properly, it may fall and cause injury. Take measures against it using a stand or other apparatus on the floor or wall in the specified manner, referring to the operating instructions supplied with your stand.

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