Sony KDL-32BX300 Safety and Regulatory Booklet - Page 1

Important Safety Instructions Consignes de sécurité importantes Instrucciones importantes de seguridad Safety and Regulatory Booklet Read and understand the contents of this booklet before operating your new TV. Feuillet de consignes d'utilisation et de sécurité Veuillez lire et vous assurer de comprendre le contenu de ce feuillet avant d'utiliser votre nouveau téléviseur. Folleto de instrucciones de seguridad Lea y entienda el contenido de este folleto antes de operar su nuevo televisor. © 2008 Sony Corporation Printed in U.S.A. 3-299-071-03(1) WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. The TV must never be exposed to dripping, splashing, or spilling liquids of any kind. 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 TV'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 TV. Outdoor Antenna Grounding Ground clamps Electrical service equipment NEC: National Electrical Code Antenna lead-in wire Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding conductors (NEC section 810-21) Ground clamps Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250 Part H) MOISTURE ☐ Do not place liquid filled objects such as a vase or potted plant on the TV. ☐ Do not use a power line operated TV set near water; for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc. CLEANING When cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord to avoid any chance of electric shock. ☐ Clean the cabinet of the TV with a dry soft cloth. ☐ Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth. ☐ Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly moistened with a solution of mild soap and warm water. ☐ Do not spray water or detergent directly on the TV set. It may drip to the bottom of the screen or exterior parts, and may cause a malfunction. ☐ If using a chemically pretreated cloth, please follow the instruction provided on the package. ☐ Never use strong solvents such as a thinner, alcohol or benzine for cleaning. ☐ Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation openings is recommended to ensure to proper ventilation. VENTILATION The ventilation openings in the TV are necessary to ensure reliable operation of the TV and to protect it from overheating. ☐ Do not block or cover the ventilation openings with cloth or other materials. ☐ Never place the TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface where ventilation openings may be blocked. ☐ Unless proper ventilation is provided, the TV may accumulate dust and cause damage. ☐ Never allow liquid or solid objects to fall into the ventilation openings. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Please observe the Additional Safety DOs and DON'Ts to avoid electrical shock, short-circuit, fire, bodily injury or property damage. 1) Lisez les directives suivantes. 2) Conservez ces directives. 3) Observez et respectez tous les avertissements. 4) Suivez toutes les directives. 5) N'utilisez pas cet appareil près de l'eau. 6) Nettoyez cet appareil uniquement avec un chiffon sec. 7) Ne bouchez pas les fentes de ventilation. Respectez les directives du fabricant pour l'installation de l'appareil. 8) N'installez pas l'appareil à proximité d'une source de chaleur telle qu'un radiateur, une bouche d'air chaud, une cuisinière ou tout autre appareil (y compris des amplificateurs) émettant de la chaleur. 9) Ne désactivez pas le dispositif de sécurité appliqué à la fiche polarisée ou à la fiche avec mise à la terre. Une fiche polarisée est équipée de deux lames dont l'une est plus large que l'autre. Une fiche avec mise à la terre est équipée de deux lames et une broche destinée à la mise à la terre. La lame la plus large et la troisième broche sont des dispositifs de sécurité. Si vous ne réussissez pas à brancher la fiche fournie dans la prise de courant, consultez un électricien et faites remplacer la prise par une neuve. 10) Ne placez pas le cordon d'alimentation dans des endroits passants et assurezvous qu'il ne peut pas être pincé, surtout au niveau des fiches, de la prise de courant et à l'endroit où il sort de l'appareil. 11) Utilisez uniquement les éléments de raccordement et les accessoires recommandés par le fabricant. 12) Utilisez l'appareil uniquement avec le chariot, le trépied, le support ou la table recommandés par le fabricant ou achetés avec l'appareil. Lorsque vous utilisez un chariot, prenez des précautions en déplaçant le chariot et l'appareil afin de ne pas les renverser, ce qui pourrait entraîner des blessures. 13) Débranchez cet appareil en cas d'orage ou lorsque vous ne l'utilisez pas pendant de longues périodes. 14) Pour toute réparation, adressez-vous à un réparateur qualifié. Faites réparer l'appareil s'il a été endommagé de quelque manière que ce soit, par exemple si le cordon d'alimentation ou sa fiche sont endommagés, si du liquide ou tout autre corps étranger a pénétré dans l'appareil, si l'appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité, s'il ne fonctionne pas normalement ou s'il est tombé. Veuillez respecter les consignes de sécurité supplémentaires pour éviter les risques d'électrocution, de court-circuit, d'incendie, de blessure et de dommages à la propriété. Reportez-vous au verso pour plus d'information. Additional Safety DOs and DON'Ts ☐ If any liquid or solid object falls inside the TV, unplug the TV immediately and have it checked by qualified service personnel before operating it further. ☐ Never push objects of any kind into the TV through the ventilation openings as they may come in contact with dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or an electric shock. Allow adequate space around the TV set to ensure proper air circulation. ☐ Never place the TV in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. ☐ There should be a clearance of at least 11 7/8 inches (30 cm) above the TV set and 4 inches (10 cm) on each side. If mounted on the wall, allow at least 4 inches (10 cm) of clearance at the bottom of the screen. (See additional information provided in the Operating Instructions manual.) INSTALLATION The TV should be installed near an easily accessible AC power outlet. ☐ Do not install the TV face up or down, upside down or on its side. ☐ Do not install the TV in hot, oily, humid, or excessively dusty places. ☐ Do not install the TV in places subject to extreme temperature, such as in direct sunlight, near a radiator or a heating vent. The TV may overheat in such conditions which can cause deformation of the enclosure and/or TV malfunction. ☐ Do not install the TV in a place exposed to direct air conditioning; moisture may condense inside and may cause TV malfunction. ☐ Do not install the TV where it may be exposed to mechanical vibration. ☐ Do not install the TV where insects may enter. ☐ Do not install the TV in a location where it may protrude, such as on or behind a pillar, or any place you might bump your head or receive bodily injury. ☐ To prevent fire keep flammable objects or open flame (e.g. candles) away from the TV. ☐ Do not place optional equipment on top of the TV. Prevent the TV from toppling over Take measures to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury or damage to the TV and property. ☐ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand. ☐ Never install the TV on unstable and/or uneven surfaces. ☐ Do not allow children to climb on or play with furniture and TV sets. ☐ Do not install the TV on furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers. ☐ Care should be taken to install the TV where it cannot be pushed, pulled over, or knocked down. ☐ Care should be taken to route all AC power cords and connecting cables so that they cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children. Medical institutions Do not place this TV in a place where medical equipment is in use. It may cause a medical equipment malfunction. Outdoor use Do not install this TV outdoors. The TV should not be exposed to rain or direct sunlight in order to avoid damage and possible fire or electric shock. Do not install this TV in a vehicle, ship or other vessel ☐ Excessive bumping motion of a moving vehicle or continuous swaying motion on a boat may cause the TV to fall down and cause injury. ☐ Exposing the TV to seawater may cause a fire, electric shock or damage to your TV. Magnetic influence ☐ This TV contains a strong magnet in the speaker unit that generates a magnetic field. Keep any items susceptible to magnetic fields away from the speaker. ☐ Electro‑magnetic radiation emitted from optional equipment installed too close to the TV may cause picture distortion and/or noisy sound. Wall-mount use ☐ Wall‑mount installation requires the use of a Wall‑Mount Bracket. When installing or removing the TV and the Wall‑Mount Bracket, be sure to use qualified contractors. If not properly secured during installation or removal from the Wall‑Mount Bracket, the TV may fall and cause serious injury. ☐ Be sure to follow the installation guide supplied with the Wall‑Mount Bracket when installing the TV. ☐ Be sure to attach the brackets with the specified parts supplied with the Wall‑Mount Bracket. ☐ Do not hang the TV from the ceiling. It may fall and cause serious injury. ☐ Do not hang anything on the TV. ☐ Do not allow children to climb on the TV. AC POWER CORD ☐ Do not touch the AC power cord and its plug with wet hands as it may cause electric shock. ☐ When disconnecting the AC power cord, grasp the plug and disconnect from the wall outlet first. Do not pull by the cord. ☐ Keep the power cord away from heat sources. A TV set with a three‑wire grounding type AC power cord plug must be connected to an AC power outlet with a protective earthing connection. ☐ Do not convert or damage the AC power cord. ☐ Consult your electrician to have the outlet changed to suit your TV. Subjecting the AC power cord to wear and/or abuse can damage the AC power cord and your TV. ☐ Do not place the TV where the power cord can be easily pinched, bent, twisted, or catch your feet. ☐ Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the cord. ☐ Before connecting cables, be sure to unplug the AC power cord for your safety. ☐ Do not move the TV with the AC power cord (or other cables such as audio and video) connected. ☐ Use only an original Sony AC power cord with your TV; no brand substitution is allowed. ☐ Do not use AC power cord supplied with the TV with any other equipment. ☐ Never use a damaged AC power cord. A damaged AC power cord can cause a short‑circuit, which may result in a fire or electric shock. Do not use a damaged or poorly fitting AC power outlet as your TV's power source. ☐ Insert the plug fully into the outlet. If it is loose, it may cause arcing and result in a fire. ☐ Do not overload the same AC power outlet. Unplugging the AC power cord from the wall outlet will completely remove power from the TV. ☐ During lightning storms or when the TV is left unattended and unused for extended periods of time, the AC power cord should be unplugged from the wall outlet. This will avoid possible damage to your TV. Also unplug the antenna to prevent damage to the TV. ☐ For energy conservation and safety reasons, practice unplugging the AC power cord from the AC power outlet. Clean the AC power plug Unplug the AC power plug and clean it occasionally to avoid dust from accumulating. While cleaning, look for signs of damage. A damaged AC power cord should never be used. ACCESSORIES Keep small accessories out of children's reach. Use only the specified accessories with this TV. Volume Adjustment ☐ When using headphones, adjust the volume to avoid excessive audio levels from causing possible hearing loss. 1) Lea estas instrucciones. 2) Guarde estas instrucciones. 3) Respete todas las advertencias. 4) Siga todas las instrucciones. 5) No utilice este aparato cerca del agua. 6) Límpielo únicamente con un paño seco. 7) No bloquee los orificios de ventilación. Instale el aparato según las instrucciones del fabricante. 8) No lo instale cerca de fuentes de calor como radiadores, calefactores, hornos u otros aparatos (incluidos los amplificadores) que generen calor. 9) Respete la finalidad de seguridad del enchufe polarizado o de tipo conexión a tierra. Un enchufe polarizado presenta dos contactos, uno más ancho que el otro. Un enchufe de tipo conexión a tierra dispone de dos contactos y una tercera clavija de conexión a tierra. El contacto ancho o la tercera clavija se suministra para su seguridad. Si el enchufe suministrado no encaja en la toma de corriente, póngase en contacto con un electricista para el reemplazo del tomacorriente que quedó obsoleto. 10) Para proteger el cable de alimentación, aléjelo de lugares de paso o donde pueda ser aplastado, especialmente en la punta de los enchufes, los tomacorrientes o el punto donde el cable sale del aparato. 11) Utilice únicamente los complementos o accesorios especificados por el fabricante. 12) Utilícelo únicamente con el carro, pedestal, trípode, abrazadera o mesa especificados por el fabricante o vendidos con el aparato. Si utiliza un carro, tenga cuidado al moverlo junto con el aparato para evitar lesiones en el caso de una caída. 13) Desenchufe el aparato durante tormentas eléctricas o cuando no se utilice durante períodos de tiempo prolongados. 14) Solicite servicio técnico únicamente a personal de servicio técnico especializado. Será necesario solicitar servicio técnico si el aparato ha sufrido daños como, por ejemplo, si el cable de alimentación o el enchufe están dañados, se ha vertido líquido o se ha caído algún objeto dentro del aparato, o bien si dicho aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o a humedad, no funciona correctamente o se ha caído. Tenga en cuenta las advertencias de seguridad adicionales para evitar descargas eléctricas, cortocircuitos, incendios, lesiones corporales o daños materiales. Consulte el reverso para obtener más información. BATTERIES Your remote control batteries are consumables. ☐ To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to your local laws or regulations. ☐ Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. ☐ Do not short‑circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries. ☐ Replace only with the same or equivalent type of batteries. Using incorrect replacement batteries can lead to an explosion. ☐ Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, a place subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room. LCD SCREEN ☐ Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a malfunction. ☐ The LCD screen is made with high‑precision technology and to achieve a high level of performance and picture quality, this TV's backlight setting is set to maximize the brightness of the TV. However, uneven brightness may be observed when the LCD TV is viewed in a dark ambient without an input source or with a blank screen. This condition is normal and not a malfunction of the TV. Changing the Picture mode, Backlight setting, enabling the Light Sensor (if applicable), or turning on the Power Management will improve this condition. ☐ To avoid damaging the LCD panel, do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight. ☐ Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on top of the TV. The images may be uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged. ☐ If the TV is used in a cold place, the picture may smear or become dark. This does not indicate a failure. These phenomena improve as the temperature rises. ☐ Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. It should disappear after a few moments. ☐ The LCD screen and enclosure get warm when the TV is in use. This is not a malfunction. ☐ Avoid spraying insect repellent with volatile material on the LCD screen. ☐ Avoid prolonged contact with rubber or plastic material to the LCD screen. Broken screen panel Do not throw anything at the TV as the impact can cause the LCD screen glass to crack, break or scatter. ☐ If damage occurs to the LCD panel, small traces of liquid crystal sandwiched between the glass may be found on scattered broken glass. ☐ Do not touch the broken glass with bare hands. As with any broken glass pieces, avoid skin contact and exposure to your eyes or mouth. Avoid direct contact with liquid or damp surfaces of the glass as these may have an adverse effect on some people. The contacted area should be rinsed thoroughly with water. If conditions persist, see your doctor. ☐ If the surface of the TV cracks, do not touch the TV until you have unplugged the AC power cord. Otherwise electric shock may result. SERVICING Do not use the TV if you suspect the TV is damaged or if the TV is damaged. ☐ Do not attempt to service the TV yourself since opening the cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage levels or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. ☐ If replacement parts are required, acquire a written certification from the service technician which states that adequate replacement parts with the same or similar characteristics as the original parts have been used. Unauthorized substitutions may result in a fire, an electric shock or other hazards. Safety check ☐ Upon completion of any TV servicing or repair, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by Sony and to certify that the TV is safe to operate. Have a qualified service technician dispose of the TV if it is not safe to operate.