Installation and moving
Carry the TV in the specified manner
If you carry the TV in a manner other 
than the specified manner and without 
the specified number of persons, it
may drop and a serious injury may be caused. Be sure to follow the instructions mentioned below.
❑Carry the TV with the specified number of persons (see page 25).
❑Hold the TV tightly when carrying it.
❑Before carrying the TV, disconnect any accessories or cables.
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 if the unit is not installed securely.
❑To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the stand/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
Placement for viewing
It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of
Recommended place for the media receiver unit
Place the media receiver unit on a stable, level surface. Otherwise, the media receiver unit may fall and cause injury. Use an optional Sony stand, which has adequate strength.
Weight
Do not stand on the media receiver unit. The unit may fall or break, causing injury. Pay special attention to little children.
Optional accessories
Observe the following when installing the TV using a stand or
❑Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with your stand or
❑Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with your stand or
Protruding location
Do not install the TV in protruding locations. If you install the unit in the following locations, injury may result.
❑Do not install the unit in a location where the unit protrudes, such as pillars.
❑Do not install the unit in a location that may cause facial injury.
Oils
Do not install this unit in restaurants where oily vapors occur. Dust absorbing oil may enter into the unit and damage the unit.
Corrosion
Use of this set near the seashore may subject the set to excessive salt, corrosion and internal damage and result in deterioration of the set’s performance. If the set will be subjected to these conditions, steps should be taken to reduce the humidity and temperature of the area where the set is located.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.
Unless proper ventilation is provided, the unit may gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe the following:
❑ Do not install the unit turned backward or sideways.
❑Do not install the unit turned over or upside down.
❑ Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials.
❑ Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
❑ Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase or
❑Leave some space around the unit.
When installing the unit against a wall, keep it at least 4 inches (10 cm) away from the wall. Otherwise, adequate air circulation may be blocked, causing overheating that may result in fire or damage to the unit.
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