Sony KDL-40S2510: Safety information

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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

Mains lead

in standby to work correctly.

• Observe the followings

Carrying

to prevent the mains

• Before carrying the TV set, disconnect all the cables from

lead being damaged.

the TV set.

If the mains lead is

• Carrying the large size TV set requires two or more

damaged, it may result

people.

in a fire or an electric

• When you carry the TV set by hand,

shock.

hold the TV set as illustrated on the

– Unplug the mains lead when moving the TV set.

right. When lifting the TV set or

– When you disconnect the mains

moving the panel of the TV set, hold it

lead, disconnect it from the

firmly from the bottom. If you do not

mains socket first.

do so, the TV set may fall and be

– Be sure to grasp the plug when

damaged or cause serious injury.

disconnecting the mains lead.

• When transporting it, do not

Do not pull on the mains lead

subject the TV set to jolts or

itself.

excessive vibration. The TV set

– Do not pinch, bend, or twist the

may fall and be damaged or cause

mains lead excessively. The core

serious injury.

conductors may be exposed or

• If the TV set has been dropped or

broken.

damaged, have it checked

– Do not modify the mains lead.

immediately by qualified service

– Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.

personnel.

– Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.

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

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

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

dealer or Sony service centre to exchange it.

• Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other

Placement

equipment.

• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible

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

mains socket.

• Place the TV set on a stable, level

Mains socket

surface. Do not hang anything on the

• The TV set with a three-wire grounding

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

type mains plug must be connected to a

from the stand, causing damage or

mains socket with a protective earthing

serious injury.

connection.

• Do not install the TV set in places

• Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.

subject to extreme temperature, for example in direct

Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.

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

A poor fit may cause arcing and result in

is exposed to extreme temperature, the TV set may

a fire. Contact your electrician to have the

overheat and cause deformation of the casing or cause the

mains socket changed.

TV set to malfunction.

Cleaning the mains plug

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

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

Unplug the mains plug and clean it

moisture may condense inside and may cause a

regularly. If the plug is covered with dust

malfunction.

and it picks up moisture, its insulation

• Never place the TV set in hot, oily,

may deteriorate and result in a fire.

humid or excessively dusty places.

Overloading

• Do not install the TV set where

insects may enter.

This TV set is designed to operate

• Do not install the TV set where it

on a 220–240 V AC supply only.

may be exposed to mechanical vibration.

Take care not to connect too many

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

appliances to the same mains

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

socket as this could result in fire or

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

electric shock.

• Do not allow children to climb on

When not in use

the TV set.

• If you will not be using the TV

• If you use the TV set near the

set for several days, the TV set

seashore, salt may corrode metal

should be disconnected from

parts of the TV set and cause

the mains for environmental

internal damage or fire.

and safety reasons.

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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

• It is strongly recommended that

proper ventilation, observe the following:

you use Sony accessories for safety reasons:

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

– KDL-46S2510/KDL-46S2530/KDL-40S2510/

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

KDL-40S2530:

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

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL51.

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

– KDL-32S2510/KDL-32S2520/KDL-32S2530:

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

Wall-mount bracket SU-WL31.

items such as newspapers, etc.

• It is strongly recommended that you use the official Sony

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

wall-mount bracket to allow adequate air circulation and

Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate and causing

to avoid accumulated dust on the TV.

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

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

set.

installation carried out by qualified service personnel.

Improper installation may render the TV set unsafe.

Installed on the wall

• Secure the TV set properly, following the instructions

supplied with your stand when installing the TV set.

30 cm

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

Wiring

10 cm

10 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

damage the TV set.

Medical institutions

Do not place this TV set in a place

10 cm

where medical equipment is in

Leave at least this space around the set.

use. It may cause a malfunction of

medical instruments.

Outdoor use

Installed with stand

• 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 cm10 cm

6 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

Leave at least this space around the set.

• Do not install this TV set in a

vehicle. The motion of the

• Never install the TV set as follows:

vehicle may cause the TV set

to fall down and cause injury.

• Do not install this TV set on a

Air circulation is

Air circulation is

blocked.

blocked.

ship or other vessel. If the TV

set is exposed to seawater, it

may cause a fire or damage

the TV set.

Water and moisture

Wall Wall

• 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.

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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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