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• The TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the

TV set is switched off. To disconnect the TV set

Safety information

completely, pull the plug from the mains. However, some

TV sets may have features which need the TV set to be left

in standby to work correctly.

Mains lead

• Observe the followings

Carrying

to prevent the mains

• Before carrying the TV set,

lead being damaged.

disconnect all the cables from the

If the mains lead is

TV set.

damaged, it may result

• Carrying the large size TV set

in a fire or an electric

requires two or more people.

shock.

• When you carry the TV set by hand,

– Unplug the mains lead when moving the TV set.

hold the TV set as illustrated on the

– When you disconnect the mains

right. When lifting the TV set or

lead, disconnect it from the

moving the panel of the TV set, hold it

mains socket first.

firmly from the bottom. If you do not

– Be sure to grasp the plug when

do so, the TV set may fall and be

disconnecting the mains lead.

damaged or cause serious injury.

Do not pull on the mains lead

• When transporting it, do not

itself.

subject the TV set to jolts or

– Do not pinch, bend, or twist the

excessive vibration. The TV set

mains lead excessively. The core

may fall and be damaged or cause

conductors may be exposed or

serious injury.

broken.

• If the TV set has been dropped or

– Do not modify the mains lead.

damaged, have it checked

– Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.

immediately by qualified service

– Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.

personnel.

• If you damage the mains lead, stop using it and ask your

• When you carry the TV set in for repair or when you move

dealer or Sony service centre to exchange it.

it, pack it using the original carton and packing material.

• Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other

Placement

equipment.

• Use only an original Sony mains lead, not other brands.

• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible

mains socket.

Mains socket

• Place the TV set on a stable, level

Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Insert

surface. Do not hang anything on the

the plug fully into the mains socket. A poor

TV set. If you do, the TV set may fall

fit may cause arcing and result in a fire.

from the stand, causing damage or

Contact your electrician to have the mains

serious injury.

socket changed.

• Do not install the TV set in places

subject to extreme temperature, for example in direct

sunlight, or near a radiator, or heating vent. If the TV set

Cleaning the mains plug

is exposed to extreme temperature, the TV set may

Unplug the mains plug and clean it

overheat and cause deformation of the casing or cause the

regularly. If the plug is covered with dust

TV set to malfunction.

and it picks up moisture, its insulation

• Do not install the TV set in a place exposed to direct air

may deteriorate and result in a fire.

conditioning. If the TV set is installed in such a location,

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moisture may condense inside and may cause a

This TV set is designed to operate

malfunction.

on a 220–240 V AC supply only.

• Never place the TV set in hot, oily,

Take care not to connect too many

humid or excessively dusty places.

appliances to the same mains

• Do not install the TV set where

socket as this could result in fire or

insects may enter.

electric shock.

• Do not install the TV set where it

may be exposed to mechanical vibration.

When not in use

• Do not install the TV set in a location where it may

• If you will not be using the TV

protrude, such as on or behind a pillar, or where you might

set for several days, the TV set

bump your head on it. Otherwise, it may result in injury.

should be disconnected from

• Do not allow children to climb on

the mains for environmental

the TV set.

and safety reasons.

• If you use the TV set near the

seashore, salt may corrode metal

parts of the TV set and cause

internal damage or fire.

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Ventilation

Optional accessories

• Never cover the ventilation

Observe the following when

holes or insert anything in the

installing the TV set using a stand

cabinet. It may cause

or wall-mount bracket. If you do

overheating and result in a fire.

not do so, the TV set may fall and

• Unless proper ventilation is

cause serious injury.

provided, the TV set may gather dust and get dirty. For

– KDL-40P25xx:

proper ventilation, observe the following:

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL51.

– Do not install the TV set turned backwards or sideways.

– KDL-32P25xx/KDL-26P25xx:

– Do not install the TV set turned over or upside down.

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL31.

– Do not install the TV set on a shelf or in a closet.

• It is strongly recommended that you use the official Sony

– Do not place the TV set on a rug or bed.

wall-mount bracket to allow adequate air circulation and

– Do not cover the TV set with cloth, such as curtains, or

to avoid accumulated dust on the TV.

items such as newspapers, etc.

• If the TV set is to be installed on a wall, have the

installation carried out by qualified service personnel.

• Leave some space around the TV set as shown below.

Improper installation may render the TV set unsafe.

Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate and causing

• Secure the TV set properly, following the instructions

overheating, which may cause a fire or damage to the TV

supplied with your stand when installing the TV set.

set.

• Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with your stand.

Installed on the wall

Wiring

30 cm

• When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for

your safety.

• Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may

10 cm

10 cm

damage the TV set.

Medical institutions

Do not place this TV set in a place

where medical equipment is in

use. It may cause a malfunction of

medical instruments.

10 cm

Outdoor use

Leave at least this space around the set.

• Do not install this TV set

outdoors. If the TV set is

exposed to rain, it may result in a

Installed with stand

fire or an electrical shock.

• If this TV set is exposed to direct

30 cm

sunlight, the TV set may heat up

and it may damage the TV set.

10 cm10 cm

6 cm

Vehicle, Ships and other

vessels

• Do not install this TV set in a

vehicle. The motion of the

vehicle may cause the TV set

to fall down and cause injury.

Leave at least this space around the set.

• Do not install this TV set on a

ship or other vessel. If the TV

• Never install the TV set as follows:

set is exposed to seawater, it

may cause a fire or damage

Air circulation is

Air circulation is

the TV set.

blocked.

blocked.

Water and moisture

• Do not use this TV set near water

– for example, near a bathtub or

shower room. Also do not expose

Wall Wall

to rain, moisture or smoke. This

may result in a fire or an electric

shock.

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• Do not touch the mains lead and the

TV set with wet hands. Doing so

may cause an electric shock or

damage to the TV set.

Moisture and flammable objects

• Do not place any objects on the TV

set. The TV set shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing and that no

objects filled with liquid, such as

vases, shall be placed on the TV set.

• To prevent fire, keep flammable

objects or naked lights (e.g. candles)

away from the TV set.

• If any liquid or solid object does fall through openings in

the cabinet, do not operate the TV set. It may result in an

electric shock or damage to the TV set. Have it checked

immediately by qualified service personnel.

Lightning storms

For your own safety, do not touch any

part of the TV set, mains lead, or

aerial lead during lightning storms.

Broken pieces

• Do not throw anything at the TV set.

The screen glass may break by the

impact and cause serious injury.

• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do

not touch it until you have unplugged

the mains lead. Otherwise electric

shock may result.

Servicing

Dangerously high Voltage are

present inside the TV set.

Do not open the cabinet. Entrust

the TV set to qualified service

personnel only.

Small accessories removal and fittable

Keep small accessories out of children’s reach.

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