Ventilation holes

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

Notes on cleaning of the display

sBe sure to unplug the TV unit before cleaning.

sMinimize contact with the LCD screen surface since the special coating applied may be affected. Use a dry soft cloth when removing dust from the screen.

sDo not use alcohol, benzine, thinner, etc., as it may damage the coating or cause LCD screen deterioration.

sAlways use commercially available chemical fibre cleaning cloths in accordance with their supplied instructions.

sDo not allow the LCD screen to come in contact with volatile compounds, such as insecticide. Also, never let the LCD screen come in contact with rubber or plastic products for an extended period of time. This type of contact may damage the coating, or cause the LCD screen to deteriorate.

Notes on cleaning of the chassis

sWipe the chassis gently with a dry soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly dampened with a solution of mild soap, and then wiped dry.

sNever subject the chassis to volatile compounds such as alcohol, benzine, thinner or insecticide. Also, never let the chassis come in contact with rubber or plastic products for an extended period of time. This type of contact may damage the coating, and cause the chassis to deteriorate, or efface the printing on the chassis.

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.

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.

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 display unit 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 display unit 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 display unit from falling down.

If the display unit 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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