Sony KLV-23HR3: Power Sources

Power Sources

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Mains lead protection

This TV set is designed to operate

Pull out the mains lead by the

on a 220-240V AC supply only.

plug. Do not pull on the mains

Take care not to connect too

lead itself.

many appliances to the same

mains socket as this could result

in fire or electric shock.

Wiring

Unplug the mains lead when wiring cables. Be sure to

Mains

unplug the mains lead for your safety, when hooking up.

Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Insert

the plug fully into the mains. If it is loose, it

may cause arcing and result in fire. Contact

Cleaning

your electrician to have the mains socket

Clean the mains plug regularly. If the

changed.

plug is covered with dust and it picks up

moisture, its insulation may deteriorate

Moisture

and result in fire. Unplug the mains plug

Do not touch the mains lead with a wet

and clean it regularly.

hand. If you plug/unplug the mains lead

with a wet hand, it may cause electric

shock.

When not in use

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For environmental and safety

Lightning storms

reasons, it is recommended that

For your own safety, do not touch

the TV set is switched off when

any part of the TV set, mains lead

not in use - not left in standby

or aerial lead during lightning

mode. Disconnect from the

storms.

mains.

Mains lead

Cable wiring

If you damage the mains lead, it

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

may result in fire or electric

damage the TV set.

shock.

Installation

• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the

Do not install optional components too close to the TV

cable excessively. The core

set. Keep optional components at least 30 cm away from

lines may be bared or cut,

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

causing a short - circuit which

side of the TV set, the picture may distort.

may in fire or electric shock.

• Do not convert or damage the

mains lead.

Heat

• Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead. Do not

Do not touch the surface of the TV. It remains hot, even

pull the mains lead.

after the TV has been turned off for some time.

• Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.

• Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the

Oils

mains lead.

Do not install TV set in restaurants that use oil. Dust

• If the mains lead is damaged, stop using it and ask your

absorbing oil may enter into the TV set and damage TV

dealer or Sony service centre to exchange it.

set.

• Do not use supplied mains lead on any other

equipment.

Water and moisture

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

Do not use the TV set near water – for example, near a

bathtub or shower room. Also, do not expose to rain,

Electric shock

moisture or smoke. This might result in fire or electric

Do not touch the TV set with wet hands. Doing so may

shock. Do not use the TV set where insects may enter.

cause electric shock or damage the TV set.

Disposal of the TV set

• Do not dispose of the TV set with general household

Corrosion

waste.

If you use this set near the seashore, salt may corrode

• The LCD contains a small amount of liquid crystal and

metal parts of the TV set and cause internal damage or

mercury. The fluorescent tube used in the TV set also

fire. It may also shorten the life of the TV set. Steps

contains mercury. Follow your local ordinances and

should be taken to reduce the humidity and temperature

regulations for disposal

of the area where the set is located.

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