Sony FW-65BZ35F Reference Guide - Page 7

Prohibited Usage Do not install/use the LCD Monitor in locations, environments or situations such as those listed below, or the LCD Monitor may malfunction and cause a fire, electric shock, damage and/or injuries. Locations: • Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or other vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable locations, near water, rain, moisture or smoke. Environments: • Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects may enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical vibration, near flammable objects (candles, etc.). The LCD Monitor shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the LCD Monitor. Situations: • Use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed, or with attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Disconnect the LCD Monitor from mains socket and aerial during lightning storms. • Install the LCD Monitor so that it sticks out into an open space. Injury or damage from a person or object bumping into the LCD Monitor may result. • Place the LCD Monitor in a humid or dusty space, or in a room with oily smoke or steam (near cooking tables or humidifiers). Fire, electric shock, or warping may result. • Install the LCD Monitor in places subject to extreme temperature such as in direct sunlight, near a radiator or a heating vent. The LCD Monitor may overheat in such condition which can cause deformation of the enclosure and/or LCD Monitor malfunction. • If the LCD Monitor is placed in the changing room of a public bath or hot spring, the LCD Monitor may be damaged by airborne sulfur, etc. • For best picture quality, do not expose the screen to direct illumination or sunlight. • Avoid moving the LCD Monitor from a cold area to a warm area. Sudden room temperature changes may cause moisture condensation. This may cause the LCD Monitor to show poor picture and/or poor colour. Should this occur, allow moisture to evaporate completely before powering the LCD Monitor on. Broken pieces: • Do not throw anything at the LCD Monitor. The screen glass may break by the impact and cause serious injury. • If the surface of the LCD Monitor cracks, do not touch it until you have unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise this may cause an electric shock. When not in use • If you will not be using the LCD Monitor for several days, the LCD Monitor should be disconnected from the mains for environmental and safety reasons. • As the LCD Monitor is not disconnected from the mains when the LCD Monitor is just turned off, pull the plug from the mains socket to disconnect the LCD Monitor completely. • Some LCD Monitor may have features that require the LCD Monitor to be left in standby to work correctly. For children • Do not allow children to climb on the LCD Monitor. • Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they are not mistakenly swallowed. If the following problems occur... Turn off the LCD Monitor and unplug the mains lead immediately if any of the following problems occur. Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by qualified service personnel. When: • Mains lead is damaged. • Poor fitting of mains socket. • LCD Monitor is damaged by being dropped, hit or having something thrown at it. • Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the cabinet. About LCD Monitor Temperature When the LCD Monitor is used for an extended period, the panel surrounds become warm. You may feel hot when touching there by the hand. GB Precautions Viewing the LCD Monitor • View the LCD Monitor in moderate light, as viewing the LCD Monitor in poor light or during long period of time, strains your eyes. • When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as hearing damage may result. LCD Screen • Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and 99.99 % or more of the pixels are effective, black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD screen and is not a malfunction. • Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top of this LCD Monitor. The image may be uneven or the LCD screen may be damaged. • If this LCD Monitor is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate a failure. These phenomena disappear as the temperature rises. • Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. It may disappear after a few moments. • The screen and cabinet get warm when this LCD Monitor is in use. This is not a malfunction. • The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for disposal. Handling and cleaning the screen surface/ cabinet of the LCD Monitor Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the LCD Monitor from mains socket before cleaning. To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation, observe the following precautions. • To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe gently with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution. • Never spray water or detergent directly on the LCD Monitor. It may drip to the bottom of the screen or exterior parts and enter the LCD Monitor, and may cause damage to the LCD Monitor. • Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner, scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in damage to the screen surface and cabinet material. • Do not touch the LCD Monitor if your hand is covered in any chemical substance such as hand cream or sunblock. • Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation openings is recommended to ensure proper ventilation. • When adjusting the angle of the LCD Monitor, move it slowly so as to prevent the LCD Monitor from moving or slipping off from its table stand. 7GB