Sony kdl-32e4020 User Guide

 GB

s Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other equipment.
s Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively. The 

core conductors may be exposed or broken.

s Do not modify the mains lead.
s Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.
s Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting the 

mains lead.

s Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains socket.
s Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.

Do not install/use the TV set in locations, environments or 
situations such as those listed below, or the TV set may malfunction 
and cause a fire, electrical shock, damage and/or injuries.

Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or other 
vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions, unstable locations, 
near water, rain, moisture or smoke.

Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where insects may 
enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical vibration, near 
flammable objects (candles, etc). The TV set shall not be exposed 
to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as 
vases, shall be placed on the TV.

Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet removed, or 
with attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. 
Disconnect the TV set from mains socket and aerial during 
lightning storms.

s Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may 

break by the impact and cause serious injury.

s If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you have 

unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock may result.

s If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV set 

should be disconnected from the mains for environmental and 
safety reasons. 

s As the TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the TV 

set is just turned off, pull the plug from the mains to disconnect 
the TV set completely.

s However, some TV sets may have features that require the TV 

set to be left in standby to work correctly.

s Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.
s Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they 

are not mistakenly swallowed. 

 the TV set and unplug the mains lead immediately if any 

of the following problems occur.

Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it checked by 
qualified service personnel.

–

Mains lead is damaged.

–

Poor fitting of mains socket.

–

TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having something 
thrown at it.

–

Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the cabinet.

s View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor light 

or during long period of time, strains your eyes.

s When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid 

excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.

s Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision 

technology 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 screen. This is a 
structural property of the LCD screen and is not a malfunction.

s Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on top of 

this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD screen may 
be damaged.

s If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in the 

picture or the picture may become dark. This does not indicate 
a failure. These phenomena disappear as the temperature rises.

s Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed 

continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.

s The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in use. 

This is not a malfunction.

s The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal. 

Some fluorescent tubes used in this TV set also contain 
mercury. Follow your local ordinances and regulations for 
disposal.

Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set from 
mains socket before cleaning.

To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation, 
observe the following precautions.

s To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe gently 

with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a soft cloth 
slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent solution.

s 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 or maintaining 
prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl materials may result in 
damage to the screen surface and cabinet material.

s When adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so as to 

prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from its table 
stand.

Keep optional components or any equipment emitting 
electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise picture 
distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.

s Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
s Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old and 

new batteries.

s Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way. 

Certain regions may regulate the disposal of batteries. Please 
consult your local authority.

s Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or spill 

liquid of any kind onto it.

s Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, a place 

subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.

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