Important Safeguards - Sony FD Trinitron WEGA KV-27FV15 Operating Instructions Manual

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Important Safeguards
or your protection, please read these instructions
nnpletely, and keep this manual for future reference.
arefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions
nd instructions placed on the set, or described in the
perating instructions or service manual.
VARNING
o guard against injury, the following basic safety
recautions should be observed in the installation, use,
nd servicing of the set.
Ise
ower Sources
his set should be operated only from the
pe of power source indicated on the
-'rial /model plate. If you are not sure of
\e type of electrical power supplied to
our home, consult your dealer or local power company,
or those sets designed to operate from battery power,
-'fer to the operating instructions,
irounding or Polarization
his set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug
i plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a
uee-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin
>r grounding).
oilow the instructions below:
or the set with a polarized AC
•ower cord plug
his plug will fit into the power outlet only
ne way. This is a safety feature. If you are
nable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
le plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
'ectrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat
\e safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.
Alternate Warning
For the set with a three-wire
grounding type AC plug
This plug will only fit into a grounding-
type power outlet. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords
or convenience receptacles beyond their
capacity, since this can result in fire or
electric shock.
Always turn the set off when it is not to
be used. When the set is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet as a
precaution against the possibility of an
internal malfunction that could create a fire hazard.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the
set through the cabinet slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short
out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the set.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended
by the manufacturer, as they may cause
hazards.
Cleaning
Unplug the set from the wall outlet before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth
lightly dampened with water for cleaning
the exterior of the set. If a snapping or popping sound from a
TV set is continuous or frequent while the TV
is operating, unplug the TV and consult your
dealer or service technician. It is normal for
some TV sets to make occasional snapping or
popping sounds, particularly when being
turned on or off.
Installation
Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets near
water — for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.
Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable cart,
stand, table or shelf. The set may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or an
adult, and serious damage to the set. Use
only a cart or stand recommended by the
manufacturer for the specific model of TV.
An appliance and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or
bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must
never be blocked or covered.
• Never cover the slots and openings with a
cloth or other materials.
• Never block the slots and openings by
placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug or
other similar surface.
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