Sony FD Trinitron WEGA KD-32FS130 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these instructions
completely, and keep this manual for future reference.
Ca refulb,_ observe and comply with all warnings, cautions
and insffuctions placed on ihe set, or describedin the
operating instructions or service manual.
WARNING
To guard against injury, 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 l_
the serial/model plate. If you are not
supplied to your home, consult your
dealer or lo_al power company. For
those sets designed to operate from
battery power; ref_r to the operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarization
This set may be ec uipped with a
polarized al}ernatlng current line plug
(a plug having one blade wider than
other). This plug will fit into the
power outle_ only one wa_ This is a
safety feature. If x,ou are _{nable to
insert the plug hilly into the outlet, tt?' reversing the plug. If
the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not def_at the saf_ty purpose of the
polarized plug.
For the set with a three-wire grounding type ACplug
This plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is
a safety feath_e. If you are unable to
insert the plug into the outlet, contact
vour electrician to have a suitable
Outlet installed. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding plug.
Overloading
Do not overload wall
cords or c,,)nvevdei'_ce . 4,_ _ -
receptacles beyond
_ _ -
their capacit); since _:. _
this can resu t in fire
or electric shock.
Ahvavs turn the set off when it is not to be used. When the
set is ]eft 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 or the power cord during a
heavy storm. Lightning may strike while you are holding
the cable or cor& ca using serious injury. T, rn off your 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 the}: may touch _,_
dangerous voltage points or short out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of an}' kind on the set.
Attachments
Do not use attachli/ents not r_?comnlended
by the mamffacturer, as they may cause
h_lzards.
Do not place any objects especially heavv
objects, on top of the set. The object may"
fall from the set, causing injur}c
Cleaning
Unplug the set from the wall outlet
before
cleaning or polishing, it. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol c_aners. 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 service technician. It is normal for
some TV sets to make occasional snapping or
popping sounds, particularly when being
turned on or off.
Installation
Ahvavs use two or more people to lift or move the set. The
set is heavv and the bottohl surface is flat. Serious in urv can
result froi_ trying to move the set by yourself alone, or'from
unsteady handling.
Install tl_e set on a stable, level surface.
Water and Moisture
Do not use powerqine
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operated sets near water --
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for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet _2q
basem_,nt, or netlr a _
swimming pool, etc.
Accessories
Do not place the set on
an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, table,
or shelf. The '<,t may
fall, causing serious
injury to a child or an
adult, and serious
damage to the set. Use
only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer for the
specific model of TV. Any mounting'of the product sho uld
follow the manufacturer's insh:uctions, and should use a
mounting accesson _recommended by the manufacturer. An
appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, avid uneven surfaces may cause
the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or
bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from
overheatin_ these slots and or_enir'lc, s n-ltl_t never be
blocked or covered.
• Never cover the slots and openings _'_P_
with a cloth or other materials,
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