Sony Bravia KDL-26U25xx: Precautions

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Notes

When:

• Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other

– Mains lead is damaged.

equipment.

– Poor fitting of mains socket.

• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively.

– TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having

The core conductors may be exposed or broken.

something thrown at it.

• Do not modify the mains lead.

– Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the

• Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.

cabinet.

• Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting

the mains lead.

• Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains

socket.

Precautions

• Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.

Prohibited Usage

Viewing the TV

Do not install/use the TV set in locations,

• View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor

light or during long period of time, strains your eyes.

environments or situations such as those listed below,

• When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid

or the TV set may malfunction and cause a fire,

excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

electrical shock, damage and/or injuries.

LCD Screen

Location:

• Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision

Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or

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

other vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions,

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

unstable locations, near water, rain, moisture or smoke.

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

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

Environment:

malfunction.

Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where

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

insects may enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical

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

vibration, near flammable objects (candles, etc).

screen may be damaged.

The TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and

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

no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed

the picture or the picture may become dark. This does not

on the TV.

indicate a failure. These phenomena disappear as the

temperature rises.

Situation:

• Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed

Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet

continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.

removed, or with attachments not recommended by the

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

manufacturer. Disconnect the TV set from mains socket and

use. This is not a malfunction.

aerial during lightning storms.

• The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal

and mercury. The fluorescent tubes used in this TV set

also contain mercury. Follow your local ordinances and

Broken pieces:

regulations for disposal.

• Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may

break by the impact and cause serious injury.

Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of

• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you

the TV set

have unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock

may result.

Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set

from mains socket before cleaning.

To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation,

When not in use

observe the following precautions.

• If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV

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

set should be disconnected from the mains for

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

environmental and safety reasons.

soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent

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

solution.

TV set is just turned off, pull the plug from the mains to

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

disconnect the TV set completely.

scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol,

• However, some TV sets may have features that require the

benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or

TV set to be left in standby to work correctly.

maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl

materials may result in damage to the screen surface and

For children

cabinet material.

• When adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so

• Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.

as to prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from

• Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that

its table stand

they are not mistakenly swallowed.

Optional Equipment

If the following problems occur...

Keep optional components or any equipment emitting

Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead

electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise

immediately if any of the following problems occur.

picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.

Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it

checked by qualified service personnel.

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