Sony FD Trinitron WEGA KV-32HS20 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

Important Safeguards
Foi yore pIotecUon, please read tbese instmcUons corn p]etely, arid
keep this manual _r future re_rence
Carefully observe and cornpIy with all warnings, cautions and
irlstructiorls placed on the set oi ¸described in the operating
ii1stl uctiorls oi ¸ service illailual.
WARNING
To guard against injm y, the [bllowing basic safety p[_cauUons
should be observed in tbe instalbKion, use and servicing ot die set
Use
Power Sources
Tbis set sbou]d be operated only frorn tbe type
of power source indicated on tbe serial/model
plate¸ If you are not sure of tbe type of electrk:aI
power supplied to your home, consult your
dealer or local power compan3z For those sets
designed to operate from battery power, rear
to tbe operaUng instructions¸
Grounding or Polarization
Tbis set is equipped with a polarized AC powei cord plug (a pfug
baying one blade wider tharl the other), oI witb a tbIee wire
gIounding type plug (a plug having a third pin tbl grounding).
Follow tbe instrucUons below:
For the set with a polarized AC power cord plug
Tbis plug will [it into tbe power outlet only one ..__- _
way Tbis is a safety featme. If you are unable to
insei t tbe plug fully him tbe outlet, tIy revei sing
tile plug If tile plug stiI1 fails to fit, coiltact your electrician to bave
a suUab]e outlet installed Do not defeat the safety propose of tbe
polarized plug by forcing it in.
Alternate Warning
For the set with a three-wire grounding type AC plug
Tbis plug will only fit iflto a grourlding type _. __
po_,ver outlet
Wbis is a safety featule,
if you are _ • !
..... b,e to , ,,se, ttbe p,ug ,nto fue outlet ,o ,tact
yore electI iciali to bare a suUable outIet irlstalled
Do not defeat tbe safety pm pose of tbe grourlding plug
Overloading
Do not oveI load _vall oudets, extension coids or
converlience receptac]es beyond tbeii capacity,
since alis carl result irl fire or electric sbock.
A]ways turn tbe set off whorl it is not being
used¸ When the set is left unattended and
unused for long periods of tinle, uJ_plug it
Dora tbe wall outlet as a precaution against
ale possibility of an internal maIfuncUon tbat
could create a fire bazard
If a srlapping oi poppUlg sound fi'orn a TV set is
continuous or frequent wbiIe tbe TV is operating, _._ _v/_.
unplug tl_e TV and consult your dealer or service , _, ,.
technician¸ It is normal fur some TV sets to make
occasional snapping or popping sounds,
particularly wben being turned on or off
Object and Liquid Entry
Never pusb _bjects of any kind into the set
tbI ougb the cabinet slots as they may toudl "'_/_
dangerous vokage points or sbolt out palts tbat
could lesuIt in a fire or electric shock Nevei spill
liqukt of any kind on the set
Cleaning
Ullplug tile set fi'om the wag out]or before
cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid
cleane_s oi aerosol cleaners Use a clotb Iigbdy
dampened wUb wate_ fui ck,anJng the exterior
of tile set
Installation
Attachments
Do llot use attachrrlents riot recommended by tbe
marmfacmrer, as they may cause hazaids
Water and Moisture
Do not use powei Ibm operated sets heal
watei FUI example, near a batbtub,
washbowl kitcben sink, oi laundi_y tub, in a
wet basernent, or near a swimnfing pool, etc
Accessories
Do llot place tile set on all urlstable cart, stand,
table or sbelf Tbe set may fall, causing serious
irljury to a d fild or an adult and serious damage
to tbe set Use orlly a (:art or starld rec()rrlille[lded
by Sony for tbe specific model of TM No part of
the TV set should overbang any edge of tbe TV
cart or stand; any overhm_ging edge is a safe_
bazard An appliance and cart cornbinaUon
should be moved witb cain. Quick stops,
excessive foi_e, arid urlevei1 surfaces rrlay cause
ale appliance and cart combinaUon to overturn¸
Ventilation
Tbe slots and openings in tbe cabinet and in the back ol bottom aie
provided for necessaiy ventilation T_ ensme reliable operation of
tbe set, and to protect it fi'om overheating, these slots and ofmnings
must never be blocked oi coveied.
Ne_er cove_ tbe slots and openings with a
clotb or other materials. _1_
Never block tbe slots and ope_tings by
placing tbe set on a bed, sofa, mg o_ otbe_
similar sm face
Never place tbe set in a confined space, sucb
as a bookcase or built in cabinet, unless
proper ventilation is provided¸
Do 1lot place tile set near oi over a i adiatoi
or beat registel, or wbere it is exposed to
dbect surdigbt.