Sony BRAVIA KDL-26S2000: Precautions

Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of

the TV set

Precautions

To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation,

observe the following precautions.

LCD Screen

• Do not push on the screen, scratch it with a hard object, or

• Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision

throw anything at it. The screen may be damaged.

technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective,

• Do not touch the display panel after operating the TV set

black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue,

continuously for a long period as the display panel

or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This

becomes hot.

is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a

• We recommend that the screen surface be touched as little

malfunction.

as possible.

• Do not expose the LCD screen surface to the sun. Doing

• To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe

so may damage the screen surface.

gently with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a

• Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on

soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent

top of this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD

solution.

panel may be damaged.

• Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner,

• If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in

scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol,

the picture or the picture may become dark.

benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or

This does not indicate a failure. These phenomena

maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl

disappear as the temperature rises.

materials may result in damage to the screen surface and

• Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed

cabinet material.

continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.

• The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over time. To

• The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in

ensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing the

use. This is not a malfunction.

dust periodically (once a month) using a vacuum cleaner.

• The LCD contains a small amount of liquid crystal and

mercury. The fluorescent tube used in this TV set also

Disposal of the TV set

contains mercury. Follow your local ordinances and

regulations for disposal.

Disposal of Old Electrical &

Fluorescent lamp

Electronic Equipment

This TV set uses a special fluorescent lamp as its light

(Applicable in the European

source. If the screen image becomes dark, flickers, or does

Union and other European

not appear, the fluorescent lamp has worn out and the LCD

countries with separate

screen should be replaced. For replacement, consult qualified

collection systems)

service personnel.

This symbol on the product or on

Installing the TV set

its packaging indicates that this

• Do not install the TV set in places subject to extreme

product shall not be treated as

temperature, for example in direct sunlight, or near a

household waste. Instead it shall

radiator, or heating vent. If the TV set is exposed to

be handed over to the applicable

extreme temperature, the TV set may overheat and cause

collection point for the recycling

deformation of the casing or cause the TV set to

of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this

malfunction.

product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent

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

potential negative consequences for the environment and

TV set is switched off. To disconnect the TV set

human health, which could otherwise be caused by

completely, pull the plug from the mains.

inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling

• To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct

of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more

illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot

detailed information about recycling of this product, please

lighting directed down from the ceiling.

contact your local Civic Office, your household waste

• Do not install optional components too close to the TV set.

disposal service or the shop where you purchased the

Keep optional components at least 30 cm away from the

product.

TV set. If a VCR is installed in front of the TV set or

beside the TV set, the picture may become distorted.

• Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur if the TV

set is positioned in close proximity to any equipment

emitting electromagnetic radiation.

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