Panasonic Viera TX-P42V20E Operating Instructions Manual

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5CautionWhen cleaning the TV, remove the■mains plugCleaning 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 livesocket outlet.Transport only in upright position■ Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upward●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 betweenthe bottom of the TV andthe surface where the TVis 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 cause overheating,fire or electrical shock.Do not expose your ears to excessive■volume from the headphonesIrreversible damage can be caused.●Do not apply strong force or■impact to the display panelThis may cause damage resulting in injury.●The TV is heavy. Handle the TV■by 2 or more people. Support asshown to avoid injury by the TVtipping or falling.NotesDo not display a still picturefor a long timeThis causes the image to remain on theplasma screen (“image retention”).This is not considered a malfunction and isnot covered by the warranty.Typical still imagesChannel number and other logos●Image displayed in●4:3 modeVideo game●Computer image●To prevent image retention, contrast islowered automatically after a few minutesif no signals are sent or no operations areperformed. (p. 93)Auto power standby function■ The TV will automatically go to Standby mode in the following●conditions:no signal is received and no operation is performed for•30 minutes in Analogue TV mode“Off Timer” is active in the Setup Menu (p. 19)•no operation is performed for the period selected in•“Auto Standby” (p. 33)This function does not affect the recording of Timer●Programming, Direct TV Recording and One Touch Recording.Keep the TV away from these types of■equipmentElectronic equipment●In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV.(Electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound.)Equipment with an infrared sensor●This TV also emits infrared rays. (This may affect operation ofother equipment.)MaintenanceFirst, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.Display panel, Cabinet, PedestalRegular care:Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints.For stubborn dirt:Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then wringthe cloth and wipe the surface. Finally, wipe away all the moisture.CautionDo not use a hard cloth or rub the surface too hard. This may cause scratches on the surface.●Take care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to water or detergent. A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.●Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner or other volatile substances. This may●degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint.The surface of the display panel is specially treated and may be easily damaged. Take care not to tap or scratch●the surface with your fingernail or other hard objects.Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time. This may●degrade surface quality.Mains plugWipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.