– If the appliance does not operate normally when following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.

If the appliance has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by Sony that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by Sony) to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.

WARNINGDo not lean on or hang from the TV when the TV is placed on the stand.

The TV may fall from the stand causing an accident resulting in serious injury or death.

Do not move the stand with the TV or other equipment installed on it.

Be sure to remove the TV and other equipment when moving the stand. If you fail to do so, the stand may lose balance and topple over resulting in serious injury.

Do not allow the AC power cord or the connecting cable to be pinched between the TV and the stand.

The AC power cord or the connecting cable may be damaged resulting in fire or electric shock.

• When moving the stand, be careful not to trap the AC power cord or the connecting cable under the stand.

Do not climb on the stand.

The top front cover may become loose and may fall from the stand causing an accident resulting in serious injury.

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