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OLED TV Ventilation

Sep 16, 2017 6:40AM PDT

I bought a new Sony XBR-65A1E OLED TV & was wondering if I cover it with a sheet or cloth when I'm not using it will effect ventilation. It seems Sony was adamant about mentioning adequate ventilation a number of times in the manual...as in, don't cover it with anything!

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Re: covering
Sep 16, 2017 6:46AM PDT

- What would be your reason to cover it?
- When it's off, it can be covered, since there is nothing warming it up inside. But be sure to uncover it before viewing Wink

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I'm going with do not cover. Why?
Sep 17, 2017 8:40AM PDT

Because smart TVs can power up to check schedules, record or such, you can't cover them. Sure you could cut the power but there is a reason to not cover its vents.