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☐ If any liquid or solid object falls inside the
TV, unplug the TV immediately and have it
checked by qualified service personnel before
operating it further.
☐ Never push objects of any kind into the TV
through the ventilation openings as they may
come in contact with dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could result in a
fire or an electric shock.
Allow adequate space around the TV set to
ensure proper air circulation.
☐ Never place the TV in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
☐ There should be a clearance of at least 11 7/8
inches (30 cm) above the TV set and 4 inches
(10 cm) on each side. If mounted on the wall,
allow at least 4 inches (10 cm) of clearance at
the bottom of the screen. (See additional
information provided in the Operating
Instructions manual.)
INSTALLATION
The TV should be installed near an easily
accessible AC power outlet.
☐ Do not install the TV face up or down,
upside down or on its side.
☐ Do not install the TV in hot, oily, humid, or
excessively dusty places.
☐ Do not install the TV in places
subject to extreme temperature,
such as in direct sunlight, near a
radiator or a heating vent. The
TV may overheat in such condi-
tions which can cause deformation
of the enclosure and/or TV
malfunction.
☐ Do not install the TV in a place
exposed to direct air condition-
ing; moisture may condense
inside and may cause TV malfunction.
☐ Do not install the TV where it may be
exposed to mechanical vibration.
☐ Do not install the TV where insects may enter.
☐ Do not install the TV in a location where it
may protrude, such as on or behind a pillar,
or any place you might bump your head or
receive bodily injury.
☐ To prevent fire keep flammable objects or
open flame (e.g. candles) away from the TV.
☐ Do not place optional equipment on top of
the TV.
Prevent the TV from toppling over
Take measures to prevent the TV from
toppling over and causing injury or
damage to the TV and property.
☐ Secure the TV to a wall and/or stand.
☐ Never install the TV on unstable and/or
uneven surfaces.
☐ Do not allow children to climb on or play
with furniture and TV sets.
☐ Do not install the TV on furniture that can
easily be used as steps, such as a chest of
drawers.
☐ Care should be taken to install the TV where
it cannot be pushed, pulled over, or knocked
down.
☐ Care should be taken to route all AC power
cords and connecting cables so that they
cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious
children.
Medical institutions
Do not place this TV in a place
where medical equipment is in use.
It may cause a medical equipment
malfunction.
Outdoor use
Do not install this TV outdoors. The TV should
not be exposed to rain or direct sunlight in
order to avoid damage and possible fire or
electric shock.
Do not install this TV in a vehicle, ship
or other vessel
☐ Excessive bumping motion of a
moving vehicle or continuous
swaying motion on a boat may
cause the TV to fall down and
cause injury.
☐ Exposing the TV to seawater
may cause a fire, electric shock
or damage to your TV.
Magnetic influence
☐ This TV contains a strong magnet in the
speaker unit that generates a magnetic field.
Keep any items susceptible to magnetic fields
away from the speaker.
☐ Electro-magnetic radiation emitted from
optional equipment installed too close to the
TV may cause picture distortion and/or noisy
sound.
Safety and Regulatory Booklet
Read and understand the contents of this booklet before
operating your new TV.
3-299-071-01(1)
1) Lisez les directives suivantes.
2) Conservez ces directives.
3) Observez et respectez tous les
avertissements.
4) Suivez toutes les directives.
5) N’utilisez pas cet appareil
près de l’eau.
6) Nettoyez cet appareil
uniquement avec un
chiffon sec.
7) Ne bouchez pas les fentes de
ventilation. Respectez les
directives du fabricant pour
l’installation de l’appareil.
8) N’installez pas l’appareil à
proximité d’une source de
chaleur telle qu’un radiateur,
une bouche d’air chaud, une
cuisinière ou tout autre
appareil (y compris des
amplificateurs) émettant de
la chaleur.
9) Ne désactivez pas le
dispositif de sécurité
appliqué à la fiche
polarisée ou à la fiche
avec mise à la terre. Une
fiche polarisée est équipée de
deux lames dont l’une est
plus large que l’autre. Une
fiche avec mise à la terre
est équipée de deux lames
et une broche destinée à la
mise à la terre. La lame la
plus large et la troisième
broche sont des dispositifs de
sécurité. Si vous ne réussissez
pas à brancher la fiche
fournie dans la prise de courant, consultez
un électricien et faites remplacer la prise
par une neuve.
10) Ne placez pas le cordon
d’alimentation dans des
endroits passants et assurez-
vous qu’il ne peut pas être
pincé, surtout au niveau des
fiches, de la prise de courant
et à l’endroit où il sort de
l’appareil.
11) Utilisez uniquement les
éléments de raccordement et
les accessoires recommandés
par le fabricant.
12) Utilisez l’appareil uniquement
avec le chariot, le trépied, le
support ou la table
recommandés par le fabricant
ou achetés avec l’appareil.
Lorsque vous utilisez un
chariot, prenez des
précautions en déplaçant le
chariot et l’appareil afin de ne
pas les renverser, ce qui
pourrait entraîner des
blessures.
13) Débranchez cet appareil en
cas d’orage ou lorsque vous
ne l’utilisez pas pendant de
longues périodes.
14) Pour toute réparation,
adressez-vous à un réparateur
qualifié. Faites réparer
l’appareil s’il a été endommagé
de quelque manière que ce
soit, par exemple si le cordon
d’alimentation ou sa fiche
sont endommagés, si du
liquide ou tout autre corps
étranger a pénétré dans
l’appareil, si l’appareil a été
exposé à la pluie ou à
l’humidité, s’il ne fonctionne
pas normalement ou s’il est
tombé.
Veuillez respecter les consignes de sécurité
supplémentaires pour éviter les risques
d'électrocution, de court-circuit, d'incendie, de
blessure et de dommages à la propriété.
Consignes de sécurité importantes
1) Lea estas instrucciones.
2) Guarde estas instrucciones.
3) Respete todas las advertencias.
4) Siga todas las instrucciones.
5) No utilice este aparato
cerca del agua.
6) Límpielo únicamente
con un paño seco.
7) No bloquee los orificios de
ventilación. Instale el
aparato según las
instrucciones del fabricante.
8) No lo instale cerca de
fuentes de calor como
radiadores, calefactores,
hornos u otros aparatos
(incluidos los
amplificadores) que generen
calor.
9) Respete la finalidad de
seguridad del enchufe
polarizado o de tipo
conexión a tierra. Un
enchufe polarizado presenta
dos contactos, uno más
ancho que el otro. Un
enchufe de tipo conexión a
tierra dispone de dos
contactos y una tercera
clavija de conexión a tierra.
El contacto ancho o la
tercera clavija se
suministra para su
seguridad. Si el enchufe
suministrado no encaja en la
toma de corriente, póngase
en contacto con un
electricista para el reemplazo
del tomacorriente que quedó
obsoleto.
10) Para proteger el cable de
alimentación, aléjelo de
lugares de paso o donde
pueda ser aplastado,
especialmente en la punta de
los enchufes, los
tomacorrientes o el punto
donde el cable sale del aparato.
11) Utilice únicamente los
complementos o accesorios
especificados por el
fabricante.
12) Utilícelo únicamente con el
carro, pedestal, trípode,
abrazadera o mesa
especificados por el
fabricante o vendidos con el
aparato. Si utiliza un carro,
tenga cuidado al moverlo
junto con el aparato para
evitar lesiones en el caso de
una caída.
13) Desenchufe el aparato
durante tormentas
eléctricas o cuando no se
utilice durante períodos
de tiempo prolongados.
14) Solicite servicio técnico
únicamente a personal de
servicio técnico especializado.
Será necesario solicitar servicio
técnico si el aparato ha sufrido
daños como, por ejemplo, si el
cable de alimentación o el
enchufe están dañados, se ha
vertido líquido o se ha caído
algún objeto dentro del aparato,
o bien si dicho aparato ha sido
expuesto a la lluvia o a
humedad, no funciona
correctamente o se ha caído.
Tenga en cuenta las advertencias de
seguridad adicionales para evitar descargas
eléctricas, cortocircuitos, incendios, lesiones
corporales o daños materiales.
Instrucciones importantes de seguridad
WARNING
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
NE PAS OUVRIR
PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO
NO ABRIR
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the TV’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the TV.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
Antenna lead-in wire
Antenna discharge
unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding conductors
(NEC section 810-21)
Ground clamps
Power service grounding
electrode system
(NEC Art 250 Part H)
NEC: National Electrical
Code
Ground clamps
Electrical service
equipment
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.
Please observe the Additional Safety DOs and
DON’Ts to avoid electrical shock, short-circuit,
fire, bodily injury or property damage.
Important Safety Instructions
Additional Safety DOs and DON’Ts
MOISTURE
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this TV to rain or moisture.
☐ The TV must never be exposed to dripping,
splashing, or spilling liquids of any kind.
☐ Do not place liquid filled objects such as a
vase or potted plant on the TV.
☐ Do not use a power line
operated TV set near water;
for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, wet basement or
near a swimming pool, etc.
CLEANING
When cleaning, be sure to unplug the power
cord to avoid any chance of electric shock.
☐ Clean the cabinet of the TV
with a dry soft cloth.
☐ Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft
cloth.
☐ Stubborn stains may be removed with a
cloth slightly moistened with a solution of
mild soap and warm water.
☐ If using a chemically pretreated cloth,
please follow the instruction provided on
the package.
☐ Never use strong solvents such as a
thinner, alcohol or benzine for cleaning.
☐ Periodic vacuuming of the ventilation
openings is recommended to ensure to
proper ventilation.
VENTILATION
The ventilation openings in the TV are
necessary to ensure reliable operation of the
TV and to protect it from overheating.
☐ Do not block or cover the
ventilation openings with
cloth or other materials.
☐ Never place the TV on a bed,
sofa, rug or other similar
surface where ventilation
openings may be blocked.
☐ Unless proper ventilation is provided, the
TV may accumulate dust and cause
damage.
☐ Never allow liquid or solid
objects to fall into the ventila-
tion openings.
© 2008 Sony Corporation
Printed in U.S.A.
Wall-mount use
☐ Wall-mount installation
requires the use of a
Wall-Mount Bracket. When
installing or removing the TV and the
Wall-Mount Bracket, be sure to use qualified
contractors. If not properly secured during
installation or removal from the Wall-Mount
Bracket, the TV may fall and cause serious
injury.
☐ Be sure to follow the installation guide
supplied with the Wall-Mount Bracket when
installing the TV.
☐ Be sure to attach the brackets with the
specified parts supplied with the Wall-Mount
Bracket.
☐ Do not hang the TV from the ceiling. It may
fall and cause serious injury.
☐ Do not hang anything on the TV.
☐ Do not allow children to climb on
the TV.
AC POWER CORD
☐ Do not touch the AC power cord
and its plug with wet hands as it
may cause electric shock.
☐ When disconnecting the AC
power cord, grasp the plug and
disconnect from the wall outlet
first. Do not pull by the cord.
☐ Keep the power cord away from heat sources.
A TV set with a three-wire grounding type AC
power cord plug must be connected to an AC
power outlet with a protective earthing
connection.
☐ Do not convert or damage the AC power
cord.
☐ Consult your electrician to have the outlet
changed to suit your TV.
Subjecting the AC power cord to wear and/or
abuse can damage the AC power cord and your
TV.
☐ Do not place the TV where the power cord
can be easily pinched, bent, twisted, or catch
your feet.
☐ Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over
the cord.
☐ Before connecting cables, be sure to unplug
the AC power cord for your safety.
☐ Do not move the TV with the AC power cord
(or other cables such as audio and video)
connected.
☐ Use only an original Sony AC power cord
with your TV; no brand substitution is
allowed.
☐ Do not use AC power cord supplied with the
TV with any other equipment.
☐ Never use a damaged AC power
cord. A damaged AC power cord
can cause a short-circuit, which
may result in a fire or electric
shock.
Do not use a damaged or poorly
fitting AC power outlet as your TV’s
power source.
☐ Insert the plug fully into the outlet.
If it is loose, it may cause arcing and
result in a fire.
☐ Do not overload the same AC
power outlet.
Unplugging the AC power cord from the wall
outlet will completely remove power from the
TV.
☐ During lightning storms or
when the TV is left unattended
and unused for extended
periods of time, the AC power
cord should be unplugged
from the wall outlet. This will
avoid possible damage to your
TV. Also unplug the antenna
to prevent damage to the TV.
☐ For energy conservation and safety reasons,
practice unplugging the AC power cord from
the AC power outlet.
Clean the AC power plug
Unplug the AC power plug and
clean it occasionally to avoid
dust from accumulating. While
cleaning, look for signs of damage. A damaged
AC power cord should never be used.
ACCESSORIES
Keep small accessories out of children’s reach.
Use only the specified accessories with this TV.
Volume Adjustment
☐ When using headphones, adjust
the volume to avoid excessive
audio levels from causing
possible hearing loss.
BATTERIES
Your remote control batteries are consumables.
☐ To preserve our environment, dispose of
used batteries according to your local laws
or regulations.
☐ Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
☐ Do not short-circuit, disassemble or
overheat the batteries.
☐ Replace only with the same or equivalent
type of batteries. Using incorrect replace-
ment batteries can lead to an explosion.
LCD SCREEN
☐ Although the LCD screen is made with
high-precision technology and has
effective pixels of 99.99% or more, black
dots or bright points of light (red, blue, or
green) may appear constantly on the LCD
screen. This is a structural property of the
LCD panel and is not a malfunction.
☐ The LCD screen is made with high-preci-
sion technology and to achieve a high level
of performance and picture quality, this
TV’s backlight setting is set to maximize
the brightness of the TV. However, uneven
brightness may be observed when the LCD
TV is viewed in a dark ambient without an
input source or with a blank screen. This
condition is normal and not a malfunction
of the TV. Changing the Picture mode,
Backlight setting, enabling the Light
Sensor, or turning on the Power
Management will improve this condition.
☐ To avoid damaging the LCD panel, do not
expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight.
☐ Do not push or scratch the LCD screen, or
place objects on top of the TV. The images
may be uneven or the LCD panel may be
damaged.
☐ If the TV is used in a cold place, the
picture may smear or become dark. This
does not indicate a failure. These phenom-
ena improve as the temperature rises.
☐ Ghosting may occur when still pictures are
displayed continuously. It should disappear
after a few moments.
☐ The LCD screen and enclosure get warm
when the TV is in use. This is not a
malfunction.
☐ Avoid spraying insect repellent with
volatile material on the LCD screen.
☐ Avoid prolonged contact with rubber or
plastic material to the LCD screen.
Broken screen panel
Do not throw anything at the
TV as the impact can cause
the LCD screen glass to
crack, break or scatter.
☐ If damage occurs to the
LCD panel, small traces of liquid crystal
sandwiched between the glass may be
found on scattered broken glass.
☐ Do not touch the broken glass with bare
hands. As with any broken glass pieces,
avoid skin contact and exposure to your
eyes or mouth. Avoid direct contact with
liquid or damp surfaces of the glass as
these may have an adverse effect on some
people. The contacted area should be
rinsed thoroughly with water. If conditions
persist, see your doctor.
☐ If the surface of the TV cracks, do not
touch the TV until you have unplugged the
AC power cord. Otherwise electric shock
may result.
SERVICING
Do not use the TV if you
suspect the TV is damaged or
if the TV is damaged.
☐ Do not attempt to service
the TV yourself since
opening the cabinet may
expose you to dangerous
voltage levels or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
☐ If replacement parts are
required, acquire a written
certification from the service
technician which states that
adequate replacement parts
with the same or similar characteristics as
the original parts have been used.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in a
fire, an electric shock or other hazards.
Safety check
☐ Upon completion of any TV
servicing or repair, ask the
service technician to perform
routine safety checks as
specified by Sony and to
certify that the TV is safe to operate. Have
a qualified service technician dispose of
the TV if it is not safe to operate.
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Consulte el reverso para
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Feuillet de consignes d'utilisation
et de sécurité
Veuillez lire et vous assurer de comprendre le contenu de ce
feuillet avant d'utiliser votre nouveau téléviseur.
Folleto de instrucciones de
seguridad
Lea y entienda el contenido de este folleto antes de operar su
nuevo televisor.