Volume Adjustment; Optional Accessories; Lcd Screen - Sony KDL-26S2000, KDL-32S2000, KDL-40S2000 Operating Instructions Manual

Broken pieces
Do not throw anything at the unit.
The screen glass may break by the impact and cause serious injury.
Cable wiring
Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the unit.

Volume adjustment

s Adjust the volume so as not to trouble your neighbors. Sound
carries very easily at night time. Therefore, closing the windows
or using headphones is suggested.
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When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.
Disposal of the TV
s Do not dispose of the TV with general household waste.
s The LCD contains a small amount of liquid crystal. The
fluorescent tube used in this display also contains mercury. Follow
your local ordinances and regulations for disposal.
Handling of broken glass and liquid crystal
leakage
If the LCD panel gets damaged, crystalline liquid leakage may occur, or
scattered broken glass may result. Do not touch broken glass or
crystalline liquid (which is toxic), with bare hands as cuts or poisoning/
skin irritation may occur. Also, do not let glass fragments or leaked
crystalline liquid get into your eyes or mouth. Should either contact your
eyes or mouth, rinse the contacted area thoroughly with water and
consult your doctor.

LCD screen

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Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision technology
and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black dots 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.
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Do not expose the LCD screen surface to the direct sun light.
Doing so may damage the LCD panel.
s Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or place objects on top of
the TV. The image may be uneven or the LCD panel may be
damaged.
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If the TV 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 improve as the temperature rises.
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Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed
continuously. It should disappear after a few moments.
s The screen and cabinet get warm when the TV is in use. This is not
a malfunction.
s Avoid spraying insect repellent with volatile material to the
screen.
s Avoid prolonged contact with rubber or plastic made material.
Fluorescent lamp
This TV uses a special fluorescent lamp as its light source. If the screen
image becomes dark, flickers, or does not appear, the fluorescent lamp
has run down and should be replaced. For replacement, consult qualified
service personnel.
Carry the TV in the specified manner
Carrying the TV requires at least two people.
If you carry the TV in a manner other than that specified and without the
specified number of persons, it may drop and serious injury may result.
s Carry the TV with the specified number of
persons.
s Carry the TV holding the upper and bottom
frames of the TV as illustrated.
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Hold the TV securely when carrying it.
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As the glass surface of the TV has a special
coating, be careful to avoid touching the glass surface as much as
possible.
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s When transporting, do not subject the unit to shocks or vibration,
or excessive force.
Installation
When installing or removing the TV on the
wall, be sure to use qualified contractors.
Wall mount installation requires the use of
a wall-mount bracket. If the TV is installed
or removed from the wall by a person other
than a qualified contractor, the unit may fall
and cause serious injury if the unit is not
installed securely.
Placement for viewing
It is recommended to watch the TV at a distance of 3 - 7 times that of the
screen height, and in moderate brightness. Watching the TV for too long
or in a dark room will cause eye fatigue.

Optional accessories

Observe the following when installing the TV using a
wall-mount bracket. If the TV is not secured properly,
it may fall and cause injury.
s Be sure to follow the operating instructions
supplied with the wall-mount bracket when
installing the unit.
s Be sure to attach the brackets supplied with the
wall-mount bracket.
Oils
Do not install this unit in restaurants where oily vapors occur. Dust
absorbing oil may enter into the unit and damage the unit.
Corrosion
If you use this unit near the seashore, salt may corrode metal parts of the
unit and cause internal damage or fire.
It may also shorten the life of the unit.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the TV are provided for necessary ventilation.
To ensure reliable operation of the unit, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.
Unless proper ventilation is provided, the unit may
gather dust and get dirty. For proper ventilation,
observe the following:
s Do not install the unit turned backward or
sideways.
s Do not install the unit turned over or upside
down.
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Never cover the slots and openings with a
cloth or other materials.
s Never block the slots and openings by
placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or
other similar surface.
s Never place the unit in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet, unless
proper ventilation is provided.