5CautionWhen cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug■ Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.●When the TV is not going to be used for a long■period of time, remove the mains plugThis TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as●long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.Transport only in upright position■ Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upright or●downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.Allow sufficient space around the TV for■radiated heatMinimum distance101010 7(cm)When using the pedestal, keep●the space between the bottomof the TV and the surfacewhere the TV is set.In case of using Wall-hanging●bracket, follow the manual of it.Do not block the rear air vents■ Blocked ventilation by newspapers,●table cloths, curtains, etc. may causeoverheating, fire or electrical shock.Do not expose your ears to■excessive volume from theheadphonesIrreversible damage can be caused.●The TV is heavy. Handle the TV■by 2 or more people. Supportas shown to avoid injury bythe TV tipping or falling.NotesDo 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 and is not covered bythe warranty.Typical still imagesChannel number and other logos●Image displayed in 4:3 mode●Video game●Computer image●To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automaticallyafter a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operationsare performed. (p. 59)Auto power standby function■ If no signal is received and no operation●is performed in Analogue TV mode for 30minutes, the TV will automatically go tostandby mode.Keep the TV away from these■types of equipmentElectronic equipment●In particular, do not place video equipmentnear the TV (electromagnetic interferencemay distort images / sound).Equipment with an infrared sensor●This TV also emits infrared rays (this mayaffect operation of other 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 cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutraldetergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it isdry.CautionDo not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard object.●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 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.CautionTake 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 a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.●Mains plugWipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.)