Sony KDL-70XBR3 Operating Instructions - Page 6

VENTILATION The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the TV, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV may gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation, observe the following: s Do not install the TV face up or down or sideways. s Do not install the TV turned over or upside down. s Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials. Never install the TV set as follows: Air circulation is blocked. Air circulation is blocked. Wall Wall s Never block the slots and openings by placing the TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. s Never place the TV in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. Leave some space around the TV set as shown below. Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate and cause overheating, which may cause a fire or damage to the TV set. Installed on the wall 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) Objects and ventilation holes Never push objects of any kind into the TV through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or an electric shock. Do not place any objects on the TV. MOISTURE Moisture and flammable objects s 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 a fire or an electric shock. s Do not let this TV get wet. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV. If any liquid or solid object does fall through, do not operate the TV. It may result in electric shock or damage to the TV. Have it checked immediately by qualified personnel. s The TV shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV. Installed with stand 4 inches (10 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) Leave at least this space around the set. 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) 4 inches (10 cm) 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) s To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or open flame (e.g. candles) away from the TV. Leave at least this space around the set. 6