Precautions - Sony Esprit TAV-L1 Operating Instructions Manual

Viewing the TV screen
• To view the TV screen comfortably, the recommended
viewing position is from four to seven times the screen's
vertical length away from the system.
• View the TV screen in moderate light, as viewing the TV
screen in poor light strains your eyes. Watching the screen
continuously for long periods of time can also strain your
eyes.
Volume adjustment
• Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbours.
Sound carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing
the windows or using headphones is suggested.
• When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with
very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the
speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is
suddenly played.
Overloading
This system is designed to operate on
a 220–240 V AC supply only. Take
care not to connect too many
appliances to the same mains socket
as this could result in fire or electric
shock.
Heat
Do not touch the surface of the system. It remains hot, even
after the system has been turned off for some time.
Corrosion
If you use this system near the seashore, salt may corrode
metal parts of the system and cause internal damage or fire.
It may also shorten the life of the system. Steps should be
taken to reduce the humidity and moderate the temperature
of the area where the system is located.
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Precautions

Safety
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet
(mains), even if the unit itself has been turned off. To
disconnect the system completely, pull the plug from the
AC power source (mains).
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period of time.
LCD Screen
• Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision
technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective,
black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue,
or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This
is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not a
malfunction.
• Do not expose the LCD screen surface to the sun. Doing
so may damage the screen surface.
• Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on
top of this system. The image may be uneven or the LCD
panel may be damaged.
• If this system is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in
the picture or the picture may become dark.
This does not indicate a failure. These phenomena
disappear as the temperature rises.
• Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed
continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.
• The screen and cabinet get warm when this system is in
use. This is not a malfunction.
• The LCD contains a small amount of liquid crystal and
mercury. The fluorescent tube used in this system also
contains mercury. Follow your local ordinances and
regulations for disposal.
Fluorescent lamp
This system uses a special fluorescent lamp as its light
source. If the screen image becomes dark, flickers, or does
not appear, the fluorescent lamp has worn out and should be
replaced. For replacement, consult qualified service
personnel.
Installing the system
• Do not install the system in places subject to extreme
temperature, for example in direct sunlight, or near a
radiator, or heating vent or excessive dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock. If the system is exposed to extreme
temperature, the system may overheat and cause
deformation of the casing or cause the system to
malfunction.
• To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to direct
illumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spot
lighting directed down from the ceiling.
• Do not install optional components too close to the
system. Keep optional components at least 30 cm away
from the system. If a VCR is installed in front of the
system or beside the system, the picture may become
distorted.
• Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur if the
system is positioned in close proximity to any equipment
emitting electromagnetic radiation.
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat
buildup.