4 5Safety Precautions4 : 3 12If you find anyabnormality, removethe mains plug immediately!(such as strange smell or smoke)Keep liquids away from the TVTo prevent damage which may result in fire orshock hazard, do not expose this appliance todripping or splashing.Do not place containers with water (flower vase,cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including onshelves above, etc.)AC 220-240 V50 / 60 HzBlocked ventilation by curtains, etc. may causeoverheating, fire or electrical shock.Do not remove coversNEVER modify the unit yourself(High-voltage components may cause seriouselectrical shock.)Have the unit checked, adjusted, or repaired atyour local Panasonic dealer.Do not place foreign objectsinside the unitDo not let metal or flammable objects drop into the unitthrough the air vents (fire or electrical shock may result).Remember not to keep still pictures onthe screen for extended lengths of timeSuch still pictures cause after-images on the plasmascreen if they are displayed for a long time. Theseafter-images are not considered malfunctions and arenot covered by the warranty.To decrease the chance of after-images, a screen saver willbe automatically activated after a few minutes if there is nosignal and if there is no operation in AV mode. (p. 29)The screen saver will be automatically deactivated when asignal is detected or an operation is executed.Allow sufficient space around the unitfor radiated heatUsing an unauthorized stand or other fixtures maymake the unit shaky, risking injury. Be sure to askyour local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6).Use only the dedicated stands /mounting equipment1010610 7(Cleaning an energized unit may cause electrical shock.)When cleaning the TV unit, remove themains plugWhen TV will not be used for a longtime, remove the mains plug(cm)Handling the mains plug and leadInsert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.)Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.)Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead.Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.Electronic equipmentIn particular, do not place video equipment near the unit(electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound).Equipment with an infrared sensorThis TV also emits infrared rays (this may affectoperation of other equipment).Keep the unit away from these equipmentWarning CautionTypical still imagesChannel number and unique logosImage displayed in 4:3 modeVideo gameComputer imageDo not block the rear air ventsNotesDo not place the TV on an unstablesurfaceMaintenanceDisplay panelCabinetMains plugDaily 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 water containing asmall amount of neutral detergent. Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.Daily 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.Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.)First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.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.• Use care not to subject the surface to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances(this may degrade surface quality).Caution• Use care not to subject the TV unit's surfaces to detergent.(A liquid inside the TV unit could lead to product failure.)• Use care not to subject surfaces to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).• Do not allow the cabinet to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.This TV will still consume some power even in theOff mode, as long as the mains plug is stillconnected to a live socket outlet.Do not expose to direct sunlightand other sources of heatAvoid exposing the TV set to direct sunlight and othersources of heat. To prevent fire never place any typeof candle or naked flame on top or near the TV set.