5Use only the dedicatedpedestals / mountingequipment• Using an unapproved pedestal or otherfixtures may make the TV unstable,risking injury. Be sure to ask your localPanasonic dealer to perform setup.• Use approved pedestals / mounts(p. 6).Allow suffi cient spacearound the TV forradiated heatMinimum distance101010 7(cm)• When using the pedestal, keep thespace between the bottom of the TVand the floor surface.• In case of using Wall-hanging bracket,follow the manual of it.Do not expose to rain orexcessive moisture• To prevent damage which might resultin electric shock or fire, do not exposethis TV to rain or excessive moisture.This TV must not be exposed todripping or splashing water and objectsfilled with liquid, such as vases, mustnot be placed on top of or above the TV.Do not block the rearventilation openings• Ventilation should not be impeded bycovering the ventilation openings withitems such as newspapers, tableclothsand curtains.NotesDo not display a still picture for a long timeThis causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“imageretention”).This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by thewarranty.Typical still images• Programme number and other logos• Image displayed in 4:3 mode• Video gameTo prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automaticallyafter a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations areperformed. (p. 53)■Auto power standby function• If no signal is received and no operation is performed inAnalogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically goto standby mode.■Keep the TV away from these types of equipment• Electronic equipmentIn particular, do not place video equipment near the TV(electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound).• Equipment with an infrared sensorThis TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect operation ofother equipment).MaintenanceFirst, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.Display panelRegular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft clothdampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 partdetergent to 100 parts water). Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenlywipe the surface clean until it is dry.Caution• The surface of the display panel has been specially treated andmay be easily damaged.Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hardobject.• Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent,thinner, or other volatile substances(this may degrade surface quality).Cabinet, PedestalRegular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth.Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or watercontaining a small amount of neutral detergent. Then, wring the clothand wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean witha dry cloth.Caution• Take care not to subject the TV's surfaces to detergent.(A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.)• Take care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent,thinner, or other volatile substances(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).• Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with arubber or PVC substance for a long time.Mains plugWipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moistureand dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.)