Precautions - Sony Bravia KDL-52EX1 Operating Instructions Manual

Precautions

Viewing the TV
s View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light
or during long period of time, strains your eyes.
s When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.
LCD Screen
s 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 screen and is not a malfunction.
s Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top of
this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD screen may
be damaged.
s If this TV set 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.
s Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed
continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.
s The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use.
This is not a malfunction.
s The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal.
Mercury is sometimes contained depending on the kind of
fluorescent tubes. Follow your local ordinances and regulations
for disposal.
Handling and cleaning the screen surface/
cabinet of the TV set
Be sure to unplug the AC power cord connected to the TV set from
AC power outlet before cleaning.
To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation,
observe the following precautions.
s To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe gently
with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution.
s Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner,
scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol, benzene,
thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or maintaining
prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in
damage to the screen surface and cabinet material.
s Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation opening is recommended
to ensure to proper ventilation.
Optional Equipment
s Keep optional components or any equipment emitting
electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise
picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.
s This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection signal
cable shorter than 3 meters.
Wireless Function of the unit
s If wireless equipment using the same frequency (5GHz band) as
the unit is working near the unit, noise may appear in pictures
or sound, or no picture may result. Also, other wireless or radio
equipment may cause interference. Keep 5GHz band wireless
equipment, such as a wireless LAN or cordless phones, away
from the unit.
s The picture may be influenced depending on the installation
environment or situation of the monitor and media receiver
(page 6).
s As the media receiver and monitor communicate wirelessly,
pictures from the media receiver may deteriorate compared to
those from the equipment connected to the monitor with HDMI.
s It may take time to transmit pictures depending on the types of
signal, fast motion, such as game pictures, etc.
s If pictures from a PC or still images, such as EPG, are
displayed, flickering or blurring may occur.
s This unit can be used only in combination with the supplied
monitor and media receiver.
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s Do not operate this unit near medical equipment (pacemaker,
etc.), as malfunction of the medical equipment may result.
s Although this unit transmits/receives scrambled signals, be
careful of unauthorised interception. We cannot be responsible
for any trouble as a result.
RF Remote
s If wireless equipment using the same frequency (2.4GHz band)
as the unit is working near the unit, the remote may not operate
properly.
Also, microwave ovens or radio equipment may cause
interference. Keep 2.4 GHz band wireless equipment away
from the unit.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol is on the remote control.