Sony KDE-37XS955 Operating Guide
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to
persons.
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the
product’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
appliance.
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the
appliance.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, do not use this
polarized AC plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
polarized AC plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Note on Caption Vision
This television receiver provides display of
television closed captioning in accordance with
§15.119 of the FCC rules.
television closed captioning in accordance with
§15.119 of the FCC rules.
Note to CATV System Installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of
the National Electrical Code (NEC) that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall
be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of
the National Electrical Code (NEC) that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall
be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Use of this television receiver for other than
private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF
or VHF or transmitted by cable companies for
the use of the general public may require
authorization from the broadcaster/cable
company and/or program owner.
private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF
or VHF or transmitted by cable companies for
the use of the general public may require
authorization from the broadcaster/cable
company and/or program owner.
NOTIFICATION
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference with radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference with radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving
antennas.
antennas.
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Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
radio/TV technician for help.
Safety
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Operate the TV only on 120 V AC.
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The plug is designed, for safety purposes,
to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, contact your dealer.
to fit into the wall outlet only one way. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, contact your dealer.
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If any liquid or solid object should fall
inside the cabinet, unplug the TV
immediately and have it checked by
qualified service personnel before
operating it further.
inside the cabinet, unplug the TV
immediately and have it checked by
qualified service personnel before
operating it further.
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If you will not be using the TV for several
days, disconnect the power by pulling the
plug itself. Never pull on the cord.
days, disconnect the power by pulling the
plug itself. Never pull on the cord.
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For details concerning safety precautions,
see “Important Safeguards” on page 2.
see “Important Safeguards” on page 2.
Important Notice
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When used at an altitude of greater than
1,900m or 6,248feet (air pressure less than
800hPa), this Plasma Display Panel may
generate a low buzzing sound as a result
of the difference between the interior and
exterior air pressure of the panels. This is
not considered a defect and is not covered
under by the Limited Warranty.
1,900m or 6,248feet (air pressure less than
800hPa), this Plasma Display Panel may
generate a low buzzing sound as a result
of the difference between the interior and
exterior air pressure of the panels. This is
not considered a defect and is not covered
under by the Limited Warranty.
Installing
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To prevent internal heat buildup, do not
block the ventilation openings.
block the ventilation openings.
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Do not install the TV in a hot or humid
place, or in a place subject to excessive
dust or mechanical vibration.
place, or in a place subject to excessive
dust or mechanical vibration.
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Avoid operating the TV at temperatures
below 5°C (41°F).
below 5°C (41°F).
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If the TV is transported directly from a
cold to a warm location, or if the room
temperature changes suddenly, the picture
may be blurred or show poor color due to
moisture condensation. In this case,
please wait a few hours to let the moisture
evaporate before turning on the TV.
cold to a warm location, or if the room
temperature changes suddenly, the picture
may be blurred or show poor color due to
moisture condensation. In this case,
please wait a few hours to let the moisture
evaporate before turning on the TV.
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To obtain the best picture, do not expose
the screen to direct illumination or direct
sunlight. It is recommended to use spot
lighting directed down from the ceiling or
to cover the windows that face the screen
with opaque drapery. It is desirable to
install the TV in a room where the floor
and walls are not of a reflective material.
the screen to direct illumination or direct
sunlight. It is recommended to use spot
lighting directed down from the ceiling or
to cover the windows that face the screen
with opaque drapery. It is desirable to
install the TV in a room where the floor
and walls are not of a reflective material.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
NE PAS OUVRIR
PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
NO ABRIR
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
CAUTION
Bright, stationary images, such as TV station
logos, displayed on your TV can become
permanently imprinted onto the screen.
Theses types of imprints are known as
“Image Retention.” Please take the following
steps to reduce the risk of causing image
retention:
logos, displayed on your TV can become
permanently imprinted onto the screen.
Theses types of imprints are known as
“Image Retention.” Please take the following
steps to reduce the risk of causing image
retention:
View a variety of program sources or
programming material. Changing the
program material viewed reduces the
possibility that a single image will become
imprinted on the TV screen.
programming material. Changing the
program material viewed reduces the
possibility that a single image will become
imprinted on the TV screen.
When using video games, computers, and
similar products with your TV, or viewing a
TV station whose logo always stays on the
screen, keep the “Brightness” and “Picture”
functions at low settings. (See page 92 for
instructions on adjusting picture quality.)
similar products with your TV, or viewing a
TV station whose logo always stays on the
screen, keep the “Brightness” and “Picture”
functions at low settings. (See page 92 for
instructions on adjusting picture quality.)
This TV was designed primarily for viewing
TV broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9
aspect ratio). Therefore, when viewing
conventional (4:3) aspect ratio TV programs,
select “Wide Zoom” or “Full” in the Wide
Screen Mode, or “4:3 Default” in the Screen
menu (see pages 97-98).
TV broadcasts in wide screen mode (16:9
aspect ratio). Therefore, when viewing
conventional (4:3) aspect ratio TV programs,
select “Wide Zoom” or “Full” in the Wide
Screen Mode, or “4:3 Default” in the Screen
menu (see pages 97-98).
IMAGE RETENTION IS NOT COVERED
BY YOUR WARRANTY.
BY YOUR WARRANTY.
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