Panasonic VIERA TH-40E400A Operating Instructions Manual

Safety Precautions3Safety PrecautionsTo help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage orinjury, please follow the warnings and cautions below:■ Mains plug and leadWarningIf you detect anything unusual,immediately remove the mainsplug.●This TV is designed to operate on AC 220 - 240 V,50 / 60 Hz.●Insert the mains plug fully into the mains socket.●To turn Off the apparatus completely, you must pull themains plug out of the mains socket.Consequently, the mains plug should be easilyaccessible at all times.●Disconnect the mains plug when cleaning the TV.●Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands.●Do not damage the mains lead.• Do not place a heavy objecton the lead.• Do not place the lead near ahigh temperature object.• Do not pull on the lead. Holdonto the mains plug bodywhen disconnecting the plug.• Do not move the TV with the lead plugged into amains socket.• Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively or stretch it.• Do not use a damaged mains plug or mains socket.• Ensure the TV does not crush the mains lead.●Do not use any mains lead other than that providedwith this TV.■ Take careWarning●Do not remove covers and nevermodify the TV yourself as live partsare accessible and risk of electricshock when they are removed.There are no user serviceable partsinside.●Do not expose the TV to rainor excessive moisture. This TVmust not be exposed to drippingor splashing water and objectsfilled with liquid, such as vases,must not be placed on top of orabove the TV.●Do not insert foreign objects into the TV through theair vents.●If the TV is used in an area where insects may easilyenter the TV.It is possible for insects to enter the TV, such as smallflies, spiders, ants, etc. which may cause damage tothe TV or become trapped in an area visible on the TV,e.g. within the screen.●Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mountingequipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealerto perform the setup or installation of approved wall-hanging brackets.●Do not apply strong force or impact to the displaypanel.●Ensure that children do not climb on the TV.●Do not place the TV on slopingor unstable surfaces, andensure that the TV does nothang over the edge of the base.Important informationIf the TV is not positioned in a sufficiently stablelocation, it can be potentially hazardous due tofalling. Many injuries, particularly to children, canbe avoided by taking simple precautions such as:●Using cabinets or stands recommended by themanufacturer of the TV.●Only using furniture that can safely support the TV.●Ensuring the TV is not overhanging the edge of thesupporting furniture.●Not placing the TV on tall furniture (for example,cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring boththe furniture and the TV to a suitable support.●Not placing the TV on cloth or other materialsplaced between the TV and supporting furniture.●Educating children about the dangers of climbing onfurniture to reach the TV or its controls.If your existing TV is being retained and relocated,the same considerations as above should be applied.●This TV is designed for indoor use.●This TV is designed for table-top use.●Do not expose the TV to directsunlight and other sources ofheat.To prevent thespread of fire, keepcandles or otheropen flames awayfrom this product atall times