Maintenance, Display panel, Mains plug

Notes

Caution

Do not display a still picture for a long time

■When cleaning the TV, remove the

This causes the image to remain on the plasma

screen (“image retention”).

mains plug

This is not considered a malfunction and is not

•

Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.

covered by the warranty.

■When the TV is not going to be used for a

Typical still images

long period of time, remove the mains plug

Programme number and other logos

This TV will still consume some power even in

•Image displayed in 4:3 mode

•the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still

•Video game

•Computer image

connected to a live socket outlet.

•

■Transport only in upright position

To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered

automatically after a few minutes if no signals are

Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upright

sent or no operations are performed. (p. 47)

•or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

■Allow sufﬁcient space around the

■Auto power standby function

TV for radiated heat

If no signal is received and no operation is

Minimum distance

•performed in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes,

the TV will automatically go to standby mode.

■Keep the TV away from these types of

equipment

Electronic equipment

(cm)

•In particular, do not place video equipment near

When using the pedestal, keep the space between

the TV (electromagnetic interference may distort

•the bottom of the TV and the ﬂoor surface.

images / sound).

In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the

Equipment with an infrared sensor

•This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect

•manual of it.

■Do not block the rear air vents

operation of other equipment).

Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains,

•etc. may cause overheating, ﬁre or electrical shock.

■Do not expose your ears to excessive

volume from the headphones

•Irreversible damage can be caused.

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel

Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.

Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent

(1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.

Caution

The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged.

•Do not tap or scratch the surface with your ﬁngernail or other hard object.

Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances

•(this may degrade surface quality).

Cabinet, Pedestal

Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth.

Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent.

Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.

Caution

Take care not to subject the TV's surfaces to detergent.

•(A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.)

Take care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances

•(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).

•Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.

Mains plug

Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to ﬁre or electrical shock.)