Panasonic TH-C42HD18 Quick Start Manual

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5NotesSmall parts can present choking hazard if accidentallyswallowed.Keep small parts away from young children.discard unneeded small parts and other objects, includingpackaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to preventthem from being played with by young children, creatingthe potential risk of suffocation.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 getinside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fireor electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the PlasmaTV, please consult an Authorized Service Center.This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optionalaccessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories maycause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.(All of the following accessories are manufactured byMatsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.)• Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) TY-WK42PV3UTY-WK42PV4W• Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK42PR3UTY-WK42PR4WAlways be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.Two or more people are required to install and remove thetelevision. If two people are not present, the television maybe dropped, and personal injury may result.Transport only in upright position!Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright ordownward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.AC Power Supply CordThe Plasma TV is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 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 whichcould cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall socketplate is loose, they should not be used.The included power cord is for use with this unit only.Do not use any power cord other than that provided with this TV.Doing so may cause fire or electric shocks.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 cord. Whendisconnecting the power cord, hold the plug, not the cord.Do not make any modifications to, place heavy objects on,place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull thepower cord. Doing so may cause damage to the power cordwhich can cause fire or electric shock. If damage to the cord issuspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center.If problems occur during useIf a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or ifsmoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the PlasmaTV, unplug the power cord immediately.Continued use of the TV under these conditions might causefire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the TV evaluatedat an Authorized Service Center. Servicing of the TV by anyunauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due to itshigh voltage dangerous nature.If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if thePlasma TV is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damaged,disconnect the power cord plug immediately.A short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact anAuthorized Service Center for any repairs that need to bemade.Do not cover the ventilation holes.Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which cancause fire or damage to the Plasma TV.Leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, leftand right, and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear.When using the pedestal, keep the space between thebottom of the TV and the floor surface.When using the Plasma TVBe sure to disconnect all cables before moving the PlasmaTV.Moving the TV with its cables attached might damage thecables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock.Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safetyprecaution before carrying out any cleaning.Electric shocks can result if this is not done.Clean the power cord plug regularly to prevent it frombecoming dusty.Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humiditywhich might damage the insulation and cause fire. Unplug thecord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth.This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; therefore, it mayaffect other infrared communication equipment.Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct orreflected light from your Plasma TV.Do not climb up onto the television or use it as a step.(Young children should be made particularly aware of thiscaution.)If the unit falls over or becomes damaged through misuse,injury may result.The TV will still consume some power as long as the powercord is inserted into the wall outlet.WARNINGCAUTIONWARNING/CAUTIONDo not display a still picture for a long timeThis causes the image to remain on the plasma screen(“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction andis not covered by the warranty.4 : 3 12 To prevent “Image retention”,the screen saver isautomatically activated aftera few minutes if no signalsare sent or no operations areperformed. (p. 45)Typical still images ■ Set up• Channel number and other logos• Image displayed in 4:3 mode• SD Card photo • Video game • Computer imageDo not place the unit where it’s exposed to sunlight or otherbright light (including reflections).Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the remotecontrol’s transmission range.