Safety Information - Sony XEL-1 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety
Information
Installation/Set-up
Install and use the TV set in accordance with the instructions below
in order to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or
injuries.
Installation
s The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible mains
socket.
s Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.
s Do not place the TV or remote in a place subject to extreme
temperature, such as in direct sunlight, near a radiator, near a
heating vent or near fire. Otherwise, overheating may result and
cause enclosure deformation or a malfunction. Do not install the
TV in a place directly exposed to air conditioning. If the TV is
installed in such a location, moisture may condense inside and
cause a malfunction.
Transporting
s Before transporting the TV set, disconnect all cables.
s When you transport the TV, place your hand as illustrated and
hold it securely. Do not put stress on the screen.
s Do not transport the TV by holding the screen. It may cause
damage to the TV and/or serious injury.
s When lifting or moving the TV, hold it firmly with both hands
from the bottom.
s When transporting the TV set, do not subject it to jolts or
excessive vibration.
s When transporting the TV set for repairs or when moving, pack
it using the original carton and packing material.
Ventilation
s Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the
cabinet.
s Leave space around the TV set as shown below.
5 cm
10 cm
Leave at least this space around the set.
s To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of dirt
or dust:
– Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down, backwards,
or sideways.
– Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a closet.
– Do not cover the TV set with a cloth, such as curtains, or
items such as newspapers, etc.
15 cm
5 cm
– Do not install the TV set as shown below.
Air circulation is blocked.
Wall
Mains lead
Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order to avoid any
risk of fire, electrical shock or damage and/or injuries:
– Use only mains leads supplied by Sony, not other suppliers.
– Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.
– Operate the TV set on a 220-240 V AC supply only.
– When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead for your
safety and take care not to catch your feet on the cables.
– Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before
working on or moving the TV set.
– Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.
– Unplug the mains plug and clean it regularly. If the plug is
covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its insulation may
deteriorate, which could result in a fire.
Notes
s Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment.
s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The
core conductors may be exposed or broken.
s Do not modify the mains lead.
s Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.
s Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the
mains lead.
s Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.
s Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.
Prohibited Usage
Do not install/use the TV set in locations, environments or
situations such as those listed below, or the TV set may malfunction
and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or injuries.
Location:
Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or other
vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable locations,
near water, rain, moisture or smoke.
Environment:
Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects may
enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical vibration, near
flammable objects (candles, etc).
The TV set shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV.
Situation:
Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed, or
with attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
Disconnect the TV set from mains socket and aerial during
lightning storms.
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