Sony BRAVIA KDL-20S2000: Ventilation Optional accessories Wiring Medical institutions Outdoor use Vehicle, Ships and other vessels Water and moisture Moisture and flammable objects Lightning storms

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KDL-20S2020

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Ventilation

• Never cover the ventilation 

holes or insert anything in the 

cabinet. It may cause 

overheating and result in a fire.

• Unless proper ventilation is 

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

proper ventilation, observe the following:

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

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

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

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

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

items such as newspapers, etc.

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

Otherwise, air-circulation may be inadequate and cause 

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

• Never install the TV set as follows:

Optional accessories

Observe the following when 

installing the TV set using a stand 

or wall-mount bracket. If you do 

not do so, the TV set may fall and 

cause serious injury. 

• If the TV set is to be installed on 

a wall, have the installation carried out by qualified 

service personnel. Improper installation may render the 

TV set unsafe.

• Secure the TV set properly, following the instructions 

supplied with your stand when installing the TV set. 

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

Wiring

• 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 

where medical equipment is in 

use. It may cause a malfunction of 

medical instruments.

Outdoor use

• Do not install this TV set 

outdoors. If the TV set is 

exposed to rain, it may result in a 

fire or an electrical shock.

• 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 

vehicle. The motion of the 

vehicle may cause the TV set 

to fall down and cause injury. 

• Do not install this TV set on a 

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

• 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 

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.

30 cm

10 cm

10 cm

15 cm

Leave at least this much space.

Air circulation is 

blocked.

Air circulation is 

blocked.

Wall

Wall

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