Sony KDL-52X2000: 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

in standby to work correctly. The instructions in this

Mains lead

manual will inform you if this applies.

• Observe the followings to prevent the mains lead being

damaged. If the mains lead is damaged, it may result in a

Carrying

fire or an electric shock.

• Before carrying the TV set,

KDL-46X2000/40X2000

– Unplug the mains

disconnect all the cables from the

lead when moving

TV set.

the TV set.

• Carrying the large size TV set

– When you

requires two or more people.

disconnect the

• When you carry the TV set by

mains lead,

hand, hold the TV set as

KDL-52X2000

disconnect it from

illustrated on the right. When

the mains socket first.

lifting the TV set or moving the

– Be sure to grasp the plug when

panel of the TV set, hold it firmly

disconnecting the mains lead. Do

from the bottom. If you do not do

not pull on the mains lead itself.

so, the TV set may fall and be

– Do not pinch, bend, or twist the

damaged or cause serious injury.

mains lead excessively. The core

• When transporting it, do not

conductors may be exposed or

subject the TV set to jolts or

broken.

excessive vibration. The TV set

– Do not modify the mains lead.

may fall and be damaged or cause

– Do not put anything heavy on the

serious injury.

mains lead.

• If the TV set has been dropped or

– Keep the mains lead away from heat

damaged, have it checked

sources.

immediately by qualified service

• If you damage the mains lead, stop

personnel.

using it and ask your dealer or Sony service centre to

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

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 surface.

• The TV set with a three-wire grounding

Do not hang anything on the TV set. If

type mains plug must be connected to a

you do, the TV set may fall from the

mains socket with a protective earthing

stand, causing damage or serious injury.

connection.

• Do not install the TV set in places subject

• Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.

to extreme temperature, for example in

Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.

direct sunlight, or near a radiator, or heating vent. If the

A poor fit may cause arcing and result in a

TV set is exposed to extreme temperature, the TV set may

fire. Contact your electrician to have the

overheat and cause deformation of the casing or cause the

mains socket changed.

TV set to malfunction.

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

Cleaning the mains plug

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 may

• Never place the TV set in hot, oily,

deteriorate and result in a fire.

humid or excessively dusty places.

• Do not install the TV set where

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insects may enter.

• Do not install the TV set where it

This TV set is designed to operate on

may be exposed to mechanical vibration.

a 220–240 V AC supply only. Take

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

care not to connect too many

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

appliances to the same mains socket

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

as this could result in a fire or an electric shock.

• Do not allow children to climb on the TV

When not in use

set.

• If you will not be using the TV

• If you use the TV set near the seashore,

set for several days, the TV set

salt may corrode metal parts of the TV set

should be disconnected from

and cause internal damage or fire.

the mains for environmental

and safety reasons.

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