Sony WEGA KDE42XBR950, KDE50XBR950, KDE55XBR950, KDE61XBR950 Operating Instructions Manual

Also see for KDE-42XBR950 - 42" Xbr Plasma Wega™ Integrated Television: Supplementary guide Instructions Instructions Operating instructions Dimension Guide

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3ImportantSafeguardsBefore using your TV, please read these instructions completely, and keepthis manual for future reference.Carefully observe and comply with all warnings, cautions and instructionsplaced on the set or described in the operating instructions or servicemanual.WARNINGTo guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions should beobserved in the installation, use and servicing of the set.UsePower SourcesThis set should be operated only from the type ofpower source indicated on the serial/model plate.If you are not sure of the type of electrical powersupplied to your home, consult your dealer or localpower company. For those sets designed to operatefrom battery power, refer to the operatinginstructions.Grounding or PolarizationThis set is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug (a plug havingone blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire grounding type plug(a plug having a third pin for grounding). Follow the instructions below:For the set with a polarized AC power cord plugThis plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert theplug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician tohave a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of thepolarized plug by forcing it in.Wall outletDo not use a poor fitting outlet.Insert the plug fully into the outlet. If it is loose, itmay cause arcing and result in fire.Contact your electrician to have the outlet changed.WiringUnplug the AC power cord when wiring cables.Be sure to unplug the AC power cord for your safety, when hooking up.MoistureDo not touch the AC power cord with a wet hand.If you plug/unplug the AC power cord with a wethand, it may cause electric shock.CleaningClean the AC power plug regularly.If the plug is covered with dust and it picks upmoisture, its insulation may deteriorate and result infire. Unplug the AC power plug and clean itregularly.For the set with a three-wire grounding type ACplugThis plug will only fit into a grounding-type poweroutlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable toinsert the plug into the outlet, contact your electricianto have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat thesafety purpose of the grounding plug.OverloadingDo not overload wall outlets, extension cords orconvenience receptacles beyond their capacity, sincethis can result in fire or electric shock.Always turn the set off when it is not being used.When the set is left unattended and unused for longperiods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet as aprecaution against the possibility of an internalmalfunction that could create a fire hazard.If a snapping or popping sound from a TV set iscontinuous or frequent while the TV is operating,unplug the TV and consult your dealer or servicetechnician. It is normal for some TV sets to makeoccasional snapping or popping sounds, particularlywhen being turned on or off.AC power cord and display interface cableIf you damage the AC power cord or display interface cable, it may resultin fire or electric shock.s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the cable excessively. The core linesmay be bared and cut, and cause short-circuit, resulting in fire orelectric shock.s Do not convert or damage the AC power cord or display interfacecable.s Do not put anything heavy on the AC power cord or display interfacecable. Do not pull the AC power cord or display cable.s Keep the AC power cord or display interface cable away from heatsources.s Be sure to grasp the plug when disconnecting the AC power cord.s Refer to the operating instructions when disconnecting the displayinterface cable.If the AC power cord or display interface cable is damaged, stop using itand ask your dealer or Sony service center to exchange it.CleaningUnplug the AC power cord when cleaning this unit. If not, it may result inelectric shock.Object and Liquid EntryNever push objects of any kind into the set through thecabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltagepoints or short out parts that could result in a fire orelectric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on theset.(Continued)