Sony KLV-15SR1 Operating Instructions Manual page 5

Important Safety Instruction
1) Read these instructions
g) Keep these instructions
3) Heed all warnings
4) Follow all instructions
5) Do not use this appaiatus 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 wide1 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
pl ovided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electi ician fol
ieplacement of the obsolete outlet
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on ol pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience ieceptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manu fact urer
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 nloving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury fiom tip over
13) Unplug this apparatus during lighming stornls or when unused for
long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to q ualified service personne! Servicing is requi1_d
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is danlaged, liquid has been spilled ol objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate no1 really, or has been dropped
Handling the LCD screen
[] Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun as it can damage the LCD
screen Take care when you place the TV by a window
[] Do not push on or scratch the LCD screen Do not place a heavy object
on the LCD screen This may cause the screen to lose uniforn3ity or
cause LCD panel malfunctions
[] If the TV is used in a cold place, a smear may appear on the screen.
This is not a malf_lnC tion The screen returns to norma! as the
tenlperature rises to a nornlal operating level
[] If a still picture is displayed for a long time, a ghosting may occur for a
while The ghosting will eventually disappear
[] The LCD panel becomes warm during operation This is not a
malfunction.
Note on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Please note that the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology
However, black points or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may
appear constantly on the LCD screen, and irregular colored stripes or
brigfimess may appear on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction.
(Effective dots: more than 9999%)
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 crystafiine
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 comact your eyes or mouth, rinse
the contacted area thoroughly with water and consult your doctor
Fluorescent Lamp
This TV uses a special fluorescent lamp as its light source If the sclpen
image becomes dark, flickers or does not appear, the fluorescent lamp has
run down and should be replaced. For replacement, consult qualified
service personnel
Disposal
of the TV
[] Do riot dispose of the TV with genera! household waste
[] The LCD contains a small amount of liquid crystal and mercury. The
fluorescent lamp used in this TV also contains mercury Follow your
local ordinances and regulations for disposal.
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