Sony KDL-32U2000: Safety information

• 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

Mains lead

in standby to work correctly. The instructions in this

manual will inform you if this applies.

• Observe the followings

to prevent the mains

Carrying

lead being damaged.

• Before carrying the TV set,

If the mains lead is

disconnect all the cables from the TV

damaged, it may result

set.

in a fire or an electric

• When you carry the TV set by hand,

shock.

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

itself.

• When transporting it, do not

– Do not pinch, bend, or twist the

subject the TV set to jolts or

mains lead excessively. The core

excessive vibration. The TV set

conductors may be exposed or

may fall and be damaged or cause

broken.

serious injury.

– Do not modify the mains lead.

• If the TV set has been dropped or

– Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.

damaged, have it checked

– Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.

immediately by qualified service

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

personnel.

dealer or Sony service centre to exchange it.

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

• Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other

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

equipment.

Placement

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

• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible

Mains socket

mains socket.

Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Insert

• Place the TV set on a stable, level

the plug fully into the mains socket. A poor

surface. Do not hang anything on the

fit may cause arcing and result in a fire.

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

Contact your electrician to have the mains

from the stand, causing damage or

socket changed.

serious injury.

• Do not install the TV set in places

Cleaning the mains plug

subject to extreme temperature, for example in direct

Unplug the mains plug and clean it

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

regularly. If the plug is covered with dust

is exposed to extreme temperature, the TV set may

and it picks up moisture, its insulation

overheat and cause deformation of the casing or cause the

may deteriorate and result in a fire.

TV set to malfunction.

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

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

This TV set is designed to operate

moisture may condense inside and may cause a

on a 220–240 V AC supply only.

malfunction.

Take care not to connect too many

• Never place the TV set in hot, oily,

appliances to the same mains

humid or excessively dusty places.

socket as this could result in fire or

• Do not install the TV set where

electric shock.

insects may enter.

When not in use

• Do not install the TV set where it

may be exposed to mechanical vibration.

• If you will not be using the TV

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

set for several days, the TV set

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

should be disconnected from

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

the mains for environmental

• Do not allow children to climb on

and safety reasons.

the TV set.

• 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

• Secure the TV set properly, following the instructions

• Never cover the ventilation

supplied with your stand when installing the TV set.

holes or insert anything in the

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

cabinet. It may cause

Wiring

overheating and result in a fire.

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

• Unless proper ventilation is

your safety.

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

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

proper ventilation, observe the following:

damage the TV set.

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

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

Medical institutions

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

Do not place this TV set in a place

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

where medical equipment is in

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

use. It may cause a malfunction of

items such as newspapers, etc.

medical instruments.

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

Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate and cause

Outdoor use

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

• Do not install this TV set

30 cm

outdoors. If the TV set is

exposed to rain, it may result in a

fire or an electrical shock.

10 cm 10 cm 15 cm

• If this TV set is exposed to direct

sunlight, the TV set may heat up

and it may damage the TV set.

Vehicle, Ships and other

vessels

• Do not install this TV set in a

Leave at least this much space.

vehicle. The motion of the

vehicle may cause the TV set

• Never install the TV set as follows:

to fall down and cause injury.

Air circulation is

Air circulation is

• Do not install this TV set on a

blocked.

blocked.

ship or other vessel. If the TV

set is exposed to seawater, it

may cause a fire or damage

the TV set.

Wall Wall

Water and moisture

• Do not use this TV set near water

– for example, near a bathtub or

shower room. Also do not expose

to rain, moisture or smoke. This

may result in a fire or an electric

shock.

• Do not touch the mains lead and the

TV set with wet hands. Doing so

Optional accessories

may cause an electric shock or

Observe the following when

damage to the TV set.

installing the TV set using a stand

or wall-mount bracket. If you do

not do so, the TV set may fall and

Moisture and flammable objects

cause serious injury.

• Do not place any objects on the TV

• It is strongly recommended that

set. The TV set shall not be exposed to

you use Sony accessories for safety reasons:

dripping or splashing and that no

– KDL-40U2000:

objects filled with liquid, such as

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL51.

vases, shall be placed on the TV set.

– KDL-32U2000/KDL-26U2000:

• To prevent fire, keep flammable

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL31.

objects or naked lights (e.g. candles)

• It is strongly recommended that you use the official Sony

away from the TV set.

wall-mount bracket to allow adequate air circulation and

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

to avoid accumulated dust on the TV.

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

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

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

installation carried out by qualified service personnel.

immediately by qualified service personnel.

Improper installation may render the TV set unsafe.

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