Sony KLV-S32A10 Operating Instructions - Page 6

Medical institution Do not place this unit in a place where medical equipment is in use. It may cause malfunction of medical instruments. Moisture and flammable objects s Do not use plugged 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 fire or electric shock. s Do not let this unit get wet. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit. If any liquid or solid object does fall through, do not operate the unit. It may result in electric shock or damage to the unit. Have it checked immediately by qualified personnel. s To prevent fire, keep flammable objects or open flame (e.g. candles) away from the unit. Accessories Do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, table or shelf. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the unit. No part of the TV should overhang any edge of the TV cart or stand; any overhanging edge is a safety hazard. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Broken pieces Do not throw anything at the unit. The screen glass may break by the impact and cause serious injury. Cable wiring Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the unit. Heat Do not touch the surface of the TV. It remains hot, even for some time after the TV is turned off. Volume adjustment s Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbors. Sound carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing the windows or using headphones is suggested. s When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as hearing damage may result. Disposal of the TV s Do not dispose the TV with general household waste. s The LCD contains a small amount of liquid crystal. The fluorescent tube used in this display contains mercury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for disposal. Handling of broken glass and liquid crystal leakage If the LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or scattered broken glass may result. Do not touch broken glass or crystalline liquid (which is toxic), with bare hands as cuts or poisoning/ skin irritation may occur. Also, do not let glass fragments or leaked crystalline liquid get into your eyes or mouth. Should either contact your eyes or mouth, rinse the contacted area thoroughly with water and consult your doctor. LCD screen s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, 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 panel and is not a malfunction. s Do not expose the LCD screen surface to the sun. Doing so may damage the screen surface. s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on top of the TV. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may be damaged. s If the TV 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 improve as the temperature rises. s Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. It may disappear after a few moments. s The screen and cabinet get warm when the TV is in use. This is not a malfunction. s Avoid spraying insect repellent with volatile material to the screen. s Avoid prolonged contact with rubber or plastic made material. Fluorescent lamp This TV uses a special fluorescent lamp as its light source. If the screen image becomes dark, flickers, or does not appear, the fluorescent lamp has run down and should be replaced. For replacement, consult qualified service personnel. Installation Installation s When installing or removing the TV on the wall, be sure to use qualified contractors. Wall mount installation requires the use of a wall-mount bracket. If the TV is installed or removed from the wall by a person other than a qualified contractor, the unit may fall and cause serious injury if the unit is not installed securely. s To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the stand/wall in accordance with the installation instructions. s Carrying the model KLV-S32A10 requires two or more people. Placement for viewing It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 to 7 times that of the screen height, and in moderate brightness. Watching the TV for too long or in a dark room will cause eye fatigue. Optional accessories Observe the following when installing the TV using a wall-mount bracket. If the TV is not secured properly, it may fall and cause injury. s Be sure to follow the operating instructions supplied with the wall-mount bracket when installing the unit. s Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with the wall-mount bracket. Protruding location Do not install the TV in protruding locations. If you install the unit in the following locations, injury may result. s Do not install the unit in a location where the unit protrudes, such as pillars. s Do not install the unit in a location that may cause injury. Oils Do not install this unit in restaurants where oily vapors occur. Dust absorbing oil may enter into the unit and damage the unit. 6