Sony BRAVIA KDL-26P25: 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

in standby to work correctly.

Mains lead

• Observe the followings

Carrying

to prevent the mains

• Before carrying the TV set,

lead being damaged.

disconnect all the cables from the

If the mains lead is

TV set.

damaged, it may result

• Carrying the large size TV set

in a fire or an electric

requires two or more people.

shock.

• When you carry the TV set by hand,

– Unplug the mains lead when moving the TV set.

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

• When transporting it, do not

itself.

subject the TV set to jolts or

– Do not pinch, bend, or twist the

excessive vibration. The TV set

mains lead excessively. The core

may fall and be damaged or cause

conductors may be exposed or

serious injury.

broken.

• If the TV set has been dropped or

– Do not modify the mains lead.

damaged, have it checked

– Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.

immediately by qualified service

– Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.

personnel.

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

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

dealer or Sony service centre to 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

Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Insert

surface. Do not hang anything on the

the plug fully into the mains socket. A poor

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

fit may cause arcing and result in a fire.

from the stand, causing damage or

Contact your electrician to have the mains

serious injury.

socket changed.

• Do not install the TV set in places

subject to extreme temperature, for example in direct

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

Cleaning the mains plug

is exposed to extreme temperature, the TV set may

Unplug the mains plug and clean it

overheat and cause deformation of the casing or cause the

regularly. If the plug is covered with dust

TV set to malfunction.

and it picks up moisture, its insulation

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

may deteriorate and result in a fire.

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

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moisture may condense inside and may cause a

This TV set is designed to operate

malfunction.

on a 220–240 V AC supply only.

• Never place the TV set in hot, oily,

Take care not to connect too many

humid or excessively dusty places.

appliances to the same mains

• Do not install the TV set where

socket as this could result in fire or

insects may enter.

electric shock.

• Do not install the TV set where it

may be exposed to mechanical vibration.

When not in use

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

• If you will not be using the TV

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

set for several days, the TV set

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

should be disconnected from

• Do not allow children to climb on

the mains for environmental

the TV set.

and safety reasons.

• If you use the TV set near the

seashore, salt may corrode metal

parts of the TV set and cause

internal damage or fire.

Continued

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