Sony WEGA KDE-37XS955 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

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To reduce the r isk offire o r s hock hazard, do not
expose the
T V to rain or moisture
This symbol is intended to
alert file user to file presence
of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" witilin file
product's enclosure tilat
ilia?' be of sufficient
lnagnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to
persons
This symbol is intended to
alel_ file user to the presence
of ilnpox_ant operating and
maintenance (selwicing)
instmctions in the literatme
accolnpanying flie
appliance
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To prevent electric shock, do not use this
polarized AC phtg with an extension cord.
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can
be fitily inselled to prevent blade exposure
This television receiver provides display of
television closed captioning in accordance with
g15.119 of tlIe FCC roles.
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This reminder is provided to call the (ATV
system installer's attention to Al_icle 820-40 of
the National Elecnical (ode (NEC) that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and. in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall
be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to flie point of cable enn T as
practical
Use of this television receiver for other than
private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF
or VHF or t_anslnitted by cable COlnpanies for
the use of flIe general public may require
authorization from the broadcaster/cable
conlpany and, or
program owner
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This equipment has been tested and %mid to
comply
with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmfld interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and. if not installed and used in
accordance wifll tt_e instructions, may cause
harmfifl interference wiflI radio
conlnl/lnlcations However. tllere is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation If this equipment does
cause harmfid interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged
to ti T to correct the interference by one or more
of tlIe following lneasures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving
antennas
Increase the separation between the
equiplnent and receiver
Connect tt_e equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different fionl that to which the
receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radioiTV technician for help
You are cautioned flint any changes or
lnodifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authoriD, to operate
this equipment
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Operate the TV only on 120 V A(
The plug is designed, for safety pml_oses,
to fi_into the wall outlet only one way. If
you are unable to insert the plug fidly into
the outlet, contact your dealer
If any liquid or solid object should fidl
inside the cabinet, unplug the TV
immediately and have it checked by
qualified service personnel before
operating it fiirther
If you will not be using the TV for several
days, discomiect the power by pulling the
plug itself Never pull on the cord
For details concerning safety precautions,
see "Impoltant Safeguards" on page 2
\_&en used at an altitude of greater than
1,900m or 6,248feet (air pressure less _an
800hPa), this Plasnla Display Panel may
generate a low buzzing sound as a re_llt
of the difference between _e interior and
exterior air pressure of the panels¸ This is
not considered a defect and is not covered
under by tile Limited WarranW
To prevem internal heat buildup, do not
block the ventilation opemngs
Do not install the TV in a hot or lmlnid
place, or in a place subject to excessive
dust or lnechanical vibration
Avoid operating the TV at telnperamres
below 5°C (41°F).
If tiie TV is ttansported directly from a
cold to a waim location, or if the room
telnperature changes suddenly, the picture
may be blurred or show poor color due to
moisture condensation In this case,
please wait a few hours to let the lnoisrure
evaporate before turning on the TV
To obtain the best picture, do not expose
the screen to direct illumination or direct
sm_light It is recommended to use spot
lighfing directed down fmln the ceiling or
to cover the windows tiiat face the screen
with opaque drapery It is desirable to
install the TV in a room where tiie floor
and walls are not of a reflective material
CAUTION
B_iglIt, stationary images such as TV station
logos, displayed on your TV can become
permanently imprinted onto the screen.
Theses types of imprints are tamwn as
"hnage Retenfion." Please take flIe following
steps to reduce tile risk of causing image
retention:
View a varie_, ofprograln somces or
prograimning material Changing the
program lnaterial viewed reduces tile
possibility that a single ilnage will becolne
imprinted on the TV screen
\_q_en using video games, computers, and
similar products with your TV, or viewing a
TV station whose logo always stays on the
screen, keep the "Brighmess" and "Picture"
fimctions at low settings. (See page 92 for
instructions on adjusting picture qualiD<)
This TV was designed primarily for viewing
TV broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9
aspect ratio). Therefore. when viewing
conventional (4:3) aspect ratio TV progralns,
select %Vide Zoom" or "Full" in the Wide
Screen Mode, or "4:3 Default" in the Screen
nlenu (see pages 97-98)
IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED
BY YOUR WARRANTY
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