Sony KDF-37H1000 Operating Instructions Manual page 5

Cleaning
[] Clean the rear co_ :r area of the TV regularly. Dust in the rear cover
area may cause a problem with the cooling sys_e m oi tile TV set.
[] Clean tile cabinet of the TV with a di) sort cloth.
To renlove dust fl'onl the screen, wipe it gently
with a sot} cloth. Stubborn stains may be _ ]l _J
removed with a cloth sliglrtly dampened with
solution of mild soap mid warm water. Never use _/_1
Installation
[] If direct sunlight or other strong ilhmdnation shines on me screen.
part of the screen may appear white due to reflections trolit behind the
screen. This is a structural propm_ 3 of the TV.
Do noi expose the screen ro direct illulrlination or direcr sunllglll
[] The picture quality ma 3 bc att_cted by your viewing position. For the
best picture qtmlity, install your TV according to "Recommended
Viewing Area" on page 10.
sTrong solvents sucll as thinner or oenzxne tbr cleaning, tfthepictare F1 When installing your TV against a wall, keep it at least 4 inches l [C
becomes dark atter using tile TV tbr a long period of tilne, it may De CllI) away tram file walh
necessary to clean the inside of tile TV. Consult qualifie.J ser_ ice
personnel
Projection Lamp
[] UnplugtbeACpowercordwhencteanin_thisunit. CJeaningdlisunit [] YourTVu_esaprojeclionlanlpasitsfightsource.Itistimeloreplac_
with a plugged AC power coro may result in electric shock.
On Contamination on the Screen Surface
rile screen surfi, ce has a special coatin_ to reduce reflections. To prevent
screen oanlage_ clean tile screen as IPllows:
[] Clean the screen
with a sot_ chlth,
[] To remove hard contaminatiot:, use a cloth moistened wifll a solution
of lnild delerdent and water. Do not spray cleaning solution directl 3
onto the TV. It should only be sprayed to moisten the cleaning ch!th.
[] Do not use any type at abrasive paa. alkaline cleaner, acre cleaner.
scouring powaer, chenlical cloth, or solvent such as alcolloL benzene
or thinner_ as these ln_ly _cratcll the screens coating.
Service
Damage Requiring Service
Do not attempt to service file set by yOllrself since -p_5_-
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opening tile cabinet may expose you to dangerous _/i_g
voltag ..... ther hazards. _ _/ "_
Unplug the set from tile wall outlet and retkr seiwicing m .a.._* v__.a
qualified service personnel
Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
:ertifies in writing that he has used replacement part_, _pecified by tile
manufi_cturer that have tile same characteristics as tile original parrs.
tile lamp with a new one (not supplied wnen:
• rile message, "Proiection lamp is nearing end oflit). Please
replace tile lamp?' appeared on tile screen.
° tile lamp replacement indicator on tile fiXgllt panel bli*lks ill reu.
- screen images becolne dark
° no image Lppears on the display atter prolonged use.
[] In rare instancesJhe bulb may pop inside the lanlp unit. but the lamp
unit is designed to contain all of broken glass pieces inside tile lamp
unit. Sec"Repladng tile Lmnp" on page 39.)
[] When tile lamp eventually burns out, you may hear a noticeable pop
_ound. This is normal and is inherent in this type of lamp.
Cooling Fans
This TV uses cooling rims. You may hear the noise of tans running,
depending on the placement of your TV, Tile noise may De more
noticeable during tile night or when the background noise level is low.
Disposal of Used Batteries
To preserve our envlronnlenl, dispose of used batteries according _o your
local laws or regulations.
For Customers in the United States
Lamp in this product contains mercu U. Disposal of
these materials may be regulated due [o
enwronmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
authorities or tile Electronic Industries Alliance
nazams, l
www.eiae.org).
See "Replacing tile Lamp" on page 39.
For
Rftv_a_e_.
Be Careful When Moving the
TV
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When you place the TV in position, be caretul
not to drop it Ol1 your tBot or lingers.
Watch your tk_ofing while installing the TV.
Carry the TV in the Specified
Manner
If you carry tile TV ill a manner other than tile
specified nlanner and withoLit tile specified
number of persons, it lnay drop and a serious
injury may be caused. Be sure m IPllow the
instructions lnenrloneo BelOW.
[] CarrymeTVwifllthespecitiednmnberofpersons see page _)t.
[] Hold the FV tightly when carrying ir
[] BeA_recarryingflleTV. disconnect an} accessories or cables.
About the TV
Althougn rile TV is made with higll-precision technolog) . black dots tllay
appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear constantly
on me screen. This is a structural property of the panel and is not a detect.