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Important
Safety
Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
USE
AC power cord
Observe the followings to prevent the AC power cord from being
damaged. If the AC power cord is damaged, it may result in a fire or an
electric shock. Stop using it and ask your dealer or Sony service center to
exchange it.
s Do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse.
s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the cord excessively. The core lines may
be bared and cut, causing a short-circuit, and resulting in a fire or an
electric shock.
s Do not convert or damage the power cord.
s Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the
power cord.
s Do not move the TV with the power cord
plugged in.
s Keep the power cord away from heat sources.
s When you disconnect the AC power cord,
disconnect it from the wall outlet first.
s Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the power cord. Do not
pull the power cord.
s Do not use the supplied AC power cord on any other equipment.
s Use only an original Sony AC power cord, not other brands.
Wall outlet
The TV set with a three-wire grounding type AC
power cord plug must be connected to an AC power
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Do not use a poor fitting outlet.
Insert the plug fully into the outlet. If it is loose, it may
cause arcing and result in a fire.
Contact your electrician to have the outlet changed.
Wiring
When connecting cables, be sure to unplug the AC power cord for your
safety.
Take care not to catch your feet on the cables. It may damage the TV set.
Electric shock
Do not touch the AC power cord or the TV with a
wet hand. If you plug/unplug the AC power cord
from the TV with a wet hand, it may cause electric
shock.
Lightning storms
For added protection for this TV during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug
it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna. This will prevent damage to the TV
due to lightning and power line surges.
When not in use
If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set should be
disconnected from the AC power outlet for environmental and safety
reasons. The TV set is not disconnected from the AC power source when
the TV set is switched off. To disconnect the TV set completely, pull the
plug from the AC power outlet.
Overloading
This TV set is designed to operate on a
120 V-240 V AC supply only. Take care not
to connect too many appliances to the same
AC power outlet as this could result in a fire
or an electric shock.
Optional equipment
Do not install optional equipment too close to the TV set. Picture
distortion and/or noisy sound may occur if the TV set is positioned in
close proximity to any equipment emitting electromagnetic radiation.
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