Sony KDP-51WS655 Operating Instructions - Page 2

Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the projection TV, below the Sony logo, on the sticker, and also on the TV box (white label). Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS OUVRIR PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO NO ABRIR This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Do not expose the TV to dripping or splashing. Avoid placing liquid-filled objects, such as vases, on top of the TV. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. CAUTION If a fixed (non-moving) pattern, such as a station logo, is left on the screen for long periods of time, especially at a high brightness or picture setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. These types of imprints are known as "image retention." How to Reduce the Risk of "Image Retention" on the Screen Please take the following steps to reduce the risk of causing image retention: · When using video games, computers, and similar products with your projection TV, or viewing a TV station whose logo always stays on the screen, keep the Brightness and Picture functions at low settings. (See page 84 for instructions on adjusting Brightness and Picture settings.) · View a variety of programming material. Changing the program material viewed reduces the possibility that a single image will become imprinted on the screens. · This TV was designed primarily for viewing TV broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9 aspect ratio). Therefore when viewing conventional (4:3) aspect ratio TV programs, select Wide Mode settings that fill the image on your screen. This will reduce the possibility of the gray sidebars becoming permanently imprinted. Please see page 84 for instructions on adjusting picture settings. See pages 59-60 for information about using Wide Mode. IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY Note This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. A security card provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of a set-top box. For more information call your local cable operator. This television also includes a QAM demodulator which should allow you to receive unscrambled digital cable television programming via subscription service to a cable service provider. Availability of digital cable television programming in your area depends on the type of programming and signal provided by your cable service provider. 1