Sony FD Trinitron WEGA KV-34HS420 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these instructions completely, and
keep this manual for future reference.
Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, ca utions and
instructions placed on the set, or described in the operating
instl_Jctions or service manual
WARNING
To guard against inj ury, the following basic safety precautions
should be observed in the installation, use, and servicing of the set.
Use
Power Sources
This set should be operated only from the type
of power source indicated on the serial/model
plate. If you are not sure of the type of electrical
powel supplied to yore home, consult your
deah,r or local power company. For those sets
designed to operate from battery power, refer
to the operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarization
This set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the othel), ol with a throe-wire
grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding).
Follow the _nstructions below:
For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety featme. If you are unable to _/_ i_.:_._#,-
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing ..........
the plug. if the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug by forcing it in.
Alternate Warning
For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug
This plug will only fit into a grounding-b pe
power outlet. T/ris is a safety feature. If }ou are ..........
unable to insert the plug into the outh't, contact ........
vour electrician
to have a suitable
outlet installed.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
Overloading
10o not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since this can resu]t in fire, or electric shock.
Alway_ turn the set off when it is not to be
used. When the set is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet as a precaution against
the possibility of an internal malfunction that
could create a fire hazard.
Do not disconnect the antenna ol the powm cord dining a heavy
storm. Lightning may strike while you are hokting the cable or
cord, causing selkms injury. Turn off yore TV and wait for the
weather to improve.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never
push
objects of any kind into the set
through the cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage point_ or short out parts that
coukt result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the set.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not wcommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
Do not place any objects, especially heavy objects,
on top of the set. The object may fall from the set,
causing inju r}_
Cleaning
Unplug
the set from the wall outlet
before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly
dampened with water for cleaning the exterior
of the set.
if a snapping or popping sound from a TV set is
continuous or frequent while the TV is operating,
unplug the TV and consult your dealer or sela'ice
techniciam It is normal for some TV sets to make
occasional snapping or popping sounds,
particularl} when being turned on or off.
Installation
Always use two or more pcoph, to lift o] move the set. The set is
heavy and the bottom surface is flat. Serious injury can msu]t from
trying to move the set by youl:self alone, or h:om unsteady
handling. Install the set on a stable, level surface.
Water and Moisture
Do not use power-line operated sets near
water-- fo] example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a
wet basemenh or near a swimming pool, etc.
Accessories
Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
t]ipod, bracket, table or shelf. The set may fall, ;_;<
ca using serious
injury to a child or an adult,
and [i(
serious damage to the set. Use only a cart ol stand =;÷;
recommended by the manufactuml for the _ X_
specific model of TV. Any mounting of the
product should follow the manufacturer's
instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the mamffacturer. An
appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive fore% and
unevel_ surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to ovt.rturn.
Disconnect all cables and cords from the set before attempting to
move the set.
Do not allow children or pets to climb up onto, or push against, the
set. The set may fall, causing serious inj tlr}q