Sony Bravia KDF-E50A11E Operating Instructions Manual

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7 GBPrecautionsLCD Panel• Although the LCD panel is made with high-precisiontechnology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective,black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue,or green) may appear constantly on the LCD panel. This isa structural property of the LCD panel and is not amalfunction.• Do not expose the LCD panel surface to the sun. Doing somay damage the screen surface.• Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects ontop of this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCDpanel may be damaged.• If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur inthe picture or the picture may become dark.This does not indicate a failure. These phenomenadisappear as the temperature rises.• Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayedcontinuously. It may disappear after a few moments.• The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is inuse. This is not a malfunction.• The LCD contains a small amount of liquid crystal andmercury. The fluorescent tube used in this TV set alsocontains mercury. Follow your local ordinances andregulations for disposal.Installing the TV set• Do not install the TV set in places subject to extremetemperature, for example in direct sunlight, or near aradiator, or heating vent. If the TV set is exposed toextreme temperature, the TV set may overheat and causedeformation of the casing or cause the TV set tomalfunction.• The TV set is not disconnected from the mains when theTV set is switched off. To disconnect the TV setcompletely, pull the plug from the mains.• To obtain a clear picture, do not expose the screen to directillumination or direct sunlight. If possible, use spotlighting directed down from the ceiling.• Do not install optional components too close to the TV set.Keep optional components at least 30 cm away from theTV set. If a VCR is installed in front of the TV set orbeside the TV set, the picture may become distorted.• Picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur if the TVset is positioned in close proximity to any equipmentemitting electromagnetic radiation.Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of the TV setThe screen surface is finished with a special coating toprevent strong light reflections.To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation,observe the following precautions.• Do not push on the screen, scratch it with a hard object, orthrow anything at it. The screen may be damaged.• Do not touch the display panel after operating the TV setcontinuously for a long period as the display panelbecomes hot.• We recommend that the screen surface be touched as littleas possible.• To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipegently with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with asoft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergentsolution. You can wash and repeatedly use the soft cloth.• Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner,scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol,benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials ormaintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinylmaterials may result in damage to the screen surface andcabinet material.• The ventilation holes can accumulate dust over time. Toensure proper ventilation, we recommend removing thedust periodically (once a month) using a vacuum cleaner.Disposal of Old Electrical &Electronic Equipment(Applicable in the EuropeanUnion and other Europeancountries with separatecollection systems)This symbol on the product or onits packaging indicates that thisproduct shall not be treated ashousehold waste. Instead it shallbe handed over to the applicablecollection point for the recyclingof electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring thisproduct is disposed of correctly, you will help preventpotential negative consequences for the environment andhuman health, which could otherwise be caused byinappropriate waste handling of this product. The recyclingof materials will help to conserve natural resources. For moredetailed information about recycling of this product, pleasecontact your local Civic Office, your household wastedisposal service or the shop where you purchased theproduct.Disposal of the TV set