6Safety PrecautionsWARNINGKEEP UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS OUT OF THE REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN. THESEOBJECTS CAN BE ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. ALSO, BE CAREFUL ABOUT PACKAGING MATERIALS ANDPLASTIC SHEETS.Set upDo 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 spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire orelectric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center.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.If using the pedestal, leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, 2 3 /8” (6 cm) or more at thebottom, and 2 3 /4 ” (7 cm) or more at the rear. If using some other setting-up method, leave a space of 3 15 / 16 ” (10cm) or more at the top, bottom, left and right, and 3 /4 ” (1.9 cm) or more at the rear.Avoid installing this product near electronic equipment that is readily affected by electromagnetic waves.• It may cause interference in image, sound, etc. In particular, keep video equipment away from this product.AC Power Supply CordThe Plasma TV is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz.Securely insert the power cord 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 socketplate is loose, they should not be used.Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.• Doing so may cause electric shocks.Do not do anything that might damage the power cable. When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, notthe cable.• Do not make any modifications to, place heavy objects on, place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull thepower cable. Doing so may cause damage to the power cable which can cause fire or electric shock. If damage to thecable is suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center.If the Plasma TV will not be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.If problems occur during useIf a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the PlasmaTV, unplug the power cord immediately.• Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause fire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the TVevaluated at an Authorized Service Center. Service to the TV by any unauthorized personnel is strongly discourageddue to its high voltage dangerous nature.If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the Plasma TV is dropped, or if the cabinet becomesdamaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately.• A short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact an Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be made.