Safety Precautions | Notes
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Caution
This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates
When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug
Cleaning an energised TV may cause electrical shock.
When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug
This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still
connected to a live socket outlet.
Transport only in upright position
Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upward or downward may cause damage to the
internal circuitry.
Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat
Minimum distance
10
10
10
7
(cm)
When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV
and the surface where the TV is set.
If using a Wall-hanging bracket, refer to its manual.
Do not block the rear air vents
Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical
shock.
Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel
This may cause damage resulting in injury.
Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones
Irreversible damage can be caused.
The TV is heavy. Handle the TV by 2 or more people. Support as
shown to avoid injury by the TV tipping or falling.
Notes
Do not display a still picture for a long time
This causes the image to remain on the
plasma screen (“image retention”). This is not
considered a malfunction and is not covered by
the warranty.
Typical still images
Programme number and other logos
Image displayed in 4:3 mode
Video game
Computer image
To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered
automatically after a few minutes if no signals
are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 68)
Auto power standby function
The TV will automatically go into Standby mode
in the following conditions:
• no signal is received and no operation is
performed for 30 minutes
• [Off Timer] is active in the Setup Menu (p. 14)
• no operation is performed for the period
selected in [Auto Standby] (p. 27)
Keep the TV away from these types of
equipment
Electronic equipment
In particular, do not place video equipment near
the TV. Electromagnetic interference may distort
images / sound.
Equipment with an infrared sensor
This TV also emits infrared rays. This may affect
operation of other equipment.