Sony XEL-1 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this TV to rain or moisture.
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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RISQUE DE CHOC ElECTRIQUE,
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This symbol is intended to alert
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the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the TV's enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
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This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
mailllenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the TV.
The TV shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases. shall be placed on the TV.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, do not use this
polarized AC plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can
be fully insetted to prevent blade exposure.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: XEL-I
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego. CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (I) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received. including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTIFICATION
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates. uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However. there is no guaralllee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio!
TV technician for help.
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Pursuant to FCC regUlations. you are
cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could
void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Safety
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Operate the TV only on 100 - 120 V AC.
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Use the AC power cord specified by Sony
and suitable for the voltage where you use
it.
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The plug is designed, for safety purposes.
to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, contact your dealer.
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If any liquid or solid object should fall
inside the cabinet, unplug the TV
immediately and have it checked by
qualified service personnel before
operating it further.
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If you will not be using the TV for several
days. disconnect the power by pulling the
plug itself. Never pull on the cord.
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For details concerning safety precautions,
see "Important Safety Instructions" on
page 6.
Installing
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The TV should be installed near an easily
accessible power outlet.
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To prevent internal heat buildup, do not
block the ventilation openings.
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Do not install the TV in a hot or humid
place, or ina place subject to exeessi ve
dust or mechanical vibration.
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Use the TV at temperatures between 41°F
(5°C) and 95°F (3SOC ).
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To obtain the best picture, do not expose
the screen to direct illumination or direct
sunlight. It is recommended to use spot
lighting directed down from the ceiling or
to cover the windows that face the screen
with opaque drapery. It is desirable to
install the TV in a room where the floor and
walls are not of a reflective material.
To Customers
Sufficient expertise is required for installing
the specified TV. Be sure to subcolllract the
installation to a Sony dealer or licensed
contractor and pay adequate attention to safety
during the installation.
Note
This television includes a QAM demodulator
which should allow you to receive
unscrambled digital cable television
programming via subscription service to a
cable service provider. Availability of digital
cable television programming in your area
depends on the type of programming and signal
provided by your cable service provider.
CAUTION
Bright. stationary images. such as TV
station logos or photos, displayed on your
TV can become permanently imprinted
onto the screen. This type of imprint is
known as "Image Retention." Please take
the tlJllowing steps to reduce the risk of this
occurring:
View a variety of program sources or
programming material. Changing the
program material viewed reduces the
possibility that a single image will become
imprinted on the TV screen.
When using video games, set-top boxes. or
similar products with your TV. or when
viewing a TV station whose logo always
stays on the screen, select the appropriate
Picture sellings for the room brightness
and set Picture Mode to Standard (see
page 32 flJr instructions on adjusting
Picture sellings).
This TV was designed primarily for
viewing TV broadcasts in wide screen
mode (16:9 aspect ratio). Therefore, when
viewing conventional (4:3) TV programs,
select Wide Zoom or Full in the Wide
Mode.
To reduce the risk of image retention, turn
otT the On Screen Display (OSD) by
pressing the DISPLAY bUllon. and turn off
the menus of connected equipment (see
page 20 and 30).
IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED
BY YOUR WARRANTY. Un-repairable
damage can occur and is
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covered under
warranty.
Trademark Information
HDMI, the HDMliogo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. "Dolby" and double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
"BRAVIA" and BRAVIA. ORGANIC
PANEL, S-Force,
m,
DMe'. Memory Stick.
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO and
Memory Stick PRO Duo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
"XMB" and "XrossMediaBar" are trademarks
of Sony Corporation and!or Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.
"PLA YSTATION" is a registered trademark
and "PST' is a trademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.
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