Sony Bravia KDL-40U2000 Operating Instructions Manual page 8

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.
10 cm
Leave at least this much space.
• Never install the TV set as follows:
Air circulation is
blocked.
Wall
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.
• It is strongly recommended that
you use Sony accessories for safety reasons:
– KDL-40U2000:
Wall-mount bracket SU-WL51.
– KDL-32U2000/KDL-26U2000:
Wall-mount bracket SU-WL31.
• It is strongly recommended that you use the official Sony
wall-mount bracket to allow adequate air circulation and
to avoid accumulated dust on the TV.
• 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.
8
GB
30 cm
10 cm 15 cm
Air circulation is
blocked.
Wall
• 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.