5
Safety Precautions
WARNING
Setup
This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional
accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.
(All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.)
• Pedestal ......................................................... TY-ST42PA20
• Display stand .................................................TY-S42PA20W (TH-42PA20), TY-S37PA20W (TH-37PA20)
• Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) ......................TY-WK42PV2W
Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.
Do not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces.
• The Plasma TV may fall off or tip over.
Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.
• If water is spilt onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in
fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please consult your local Panasonic dealer.
If using the pedestal (optional accessory), leave a space of at least 10 cm at the top, left and right, at least 6
cm at the bottom, and at least 7 cm at the rear. If using some other setting-up method, leave a space of at
least 10 cm at the top, bottom, left and right, and at least 1.9 cm at the rear.
Avoid installing this product near electronic equipment that is easy to receive electromagnetic waves.
• It will cause interference in image, sound, etc. In particular, keep video equipment away from this product.
When using the Plasma TV
The Plasma TV is designed to operate on 220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Do not cover the ventilation holes.
• Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the Plasma TV.
Do not stick any foreign objects into the Plasma TV.
• Do not insert any metal or flammable objects into the ventilations holes or drop them onto the Plasma TV, as
doing so can cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the cover or modify it in any way.
• High voltages which can cause severe electric shocks are present inside the Plasma TV. For any inspection,
adjustment and repair work, please contact your local Panasonic dealer.
Securely insert the mains plug as far as it will go.
• If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall
socket plate is loose, they shall not be used.
Do not handle the mains plug with wet hands.
• Doing so may cause electric shocks.
Do not do anything that may damage the mains lead. When disconnecting the mains lead, pull on the plug
body, not the cable.
• Do not damage the cable, make any modifications to it, place heavy objects on top of it, heat it, place it near any
hot objects, twist it, bend it excessively or pull it. To do so may cause fire and electric shock. If the mains lead is
damaged, have it repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.
If the Plasma TV is not going to be used for any prolonged length of time, unplug the mains plug from the
mains outlet.