Sony BRAVIA KDL-40S4100 Operating Instructions Manual page 7

LCD SCREEN Safety check
[] Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and [] Upon completion of any TV servicing or
has effective pixels of 99.99_ or more, black dots or bright points of repair, ask the service technician to perf)rm
light (red, blue, or green) may appear constmatly on the LCD screen, routine safety checks as specified by Sony
This is a structural property of the LCD panel mad is not a real fLmction, and to certify that the TV is saf_ to operate. _
[] The LCDscreeni ...... le with higl>precision technology and to H_lveaqu@!md ...... e tech ........ dispose _a "_
achieve a high level of perfbrmance m_d picture quality_ this TV's of the TV it it is not safe to operate. I_"-*
backlight setdng is set to maximize the brightness of the TV. However_ \ ,{
uneven brightness may be observed when tile LCD TV is viewed in a
dark mnbient widlout ml input source or bkmk screen. This conditioil
For customers in the United States
is normal and not n mMfhnction of the TV. Chmlgmg tile Picture mode.
Backlight setting, or turning on me Power Management will improve
Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of
this condition, these materials may be regulated due to
[] Toa_ :dddmnagingtheLCDpanel, donot expose the LCD screen to
environmental considerations. For disposal or
direct sunlight
[] Do not push or scratch me LCD screen, or place objects on top of me
recycling information, please contact your local
PV. The images may be uneven or the LCD panel m_/y be dmnaged,
authorities or the
Electronics Industries Alliance
[] If the TV is used in a cold place, smear may occur in die picture or dm
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picture may become dark. This does not indicate a fhilure. These
phenoinena improve as the telnperalure rises,
[] Ghosting ma) occur when still pictures are displayed continuously. It
should disappear after a mw momenrs.
[] ghe LCD screen m_d enclosure get warm when the TV is in u_. This
iS 11'.) t a lnalfilnctioll.
[] Avoid spraying insect r_pellent with volatile materiM 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 impacl can
cause tile LCD screen glass to crack, break or
_cal[er.
[] If damage occurs ro me LCD panel, small traces of liquid cryst_d
sandwiched between the glass ma 3 be found on scattered br{ ken gloat.
[] Do not touch the broken glass with bare hands. As wifll any broken
glass pieces, avoid skin contract and exposure ro your eyes or lnou[n.
Avoid direct contact with liquid or damp sur fi_ces of tile glass as mese
amy have an adverse effect on some people. Tile contacted area should
be rinsed thoroughl 3 with water. If conditions persisr, see your doctor.
[] If the surf_,ce of the TV cracks do not touch tile TV until you have
unplugged dm AC power c{rd. Ofllerwise electric shock may result.
SERVICING
Do noi use tlle TV if yOUsuspect tile TV i-
damaged or if the TV is damaged.
[] Do not attclnpt to service the TV yourself
sinceopenmg the cabinet may expose you
to dangerous voltage levels or other
hazards. Ret)r all ser_ icing Toqualified
service personnel.
[] If replacement parts are required, acquire a
a_
written certification fl'om the service
technician which states that adequare _ _
replacement parts with the stone or similal
characteristics as tile original parts have been
used. Unauthorizvd substitutions may result in
a fire. ml electric shock or other hazards.
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