Operating Instructions

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Warnings and Precautions
• This TV set is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V,
50 Hz.
• To prevent damage which might result in elec tric
shock or fi re, do not expose this TV set to rain or
excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed
to dripping or splashing water and ob jects fi lled
with liq uid, such as vases, must not be placed on
top of or above the TV.
• Keep unneeded small parts and other objects out
of the reach of small children. These objects can
be accidentally swallowed. Also, be careful about
packaging materials and plastic sheets.
• Use only the accessories appropriate to handling
with fragile products.
• To prevent injury, this apparaturs must be securely
attached to the floor/wall in accordance with
installation instructions (mounting bracket is not
supplied) .
• WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE!!!
Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are
accessible when it is removed. There are no user
serviceable parts inside.
Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
• TV Games / Home Computers
Extended use of TV games or home computers
with any television set can cause a ‘shadow’ on
the screen. This type of LCD panel phenomenon,
can be limited by observing the following points:
• Reduce the brightness and contrast levels to a
minimum viewing level.
• Do not operate the television set for a continuous
period of time while using TV games or home
computers.
• Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an
extended period, as this can cause a permanent
after-image to remain on the LCD TV screen.
• Examples of still pictures include logos, video
games, computer images, teletext and images
displayed in 4:3 mode.
• This type of LCD panel damage, is not an
operating defect, and as such is not covered by
the Panasonic warranty.
• The On / Off switch on this model does not
fully disconnect the TV from the mains supply.
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket
before connecting or disconnecting any leads, or
if the TV set is not used for a prolonged period of
time.
Sleep feature:
If the set is not switched off when the TV station
stops transmitting, it will automatically go to
Standby mode after 30 minutes. This function will
not operate when the TV is in AV mode.
• Cabinet and LCD panel care
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
The cabinet and LCD panel can be cleaned with
a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent and
water. Do not use solutions containing benzol or
petroleum.
• When ambient temperature is cool, the picture
may take a short time to reach normal brightness,
but this is not a malfunction. (After brief moment,
the picture will have normal brightness.)
• Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent
failure of electrical components, we recommend
that a gap of at least 10 cm is left all around this
television receiver even when it is placed inside
a cabinet or between shelves.
• Avoid exposing the TV set to direct sunlight and
other sources of heat. To prevent fi re, never place
any type of candle or naked fl ame on top or near
the TV set.
• Ventilation should not be impleded by covering
the ventilation openings with items such as
newspapers, table cloths and curtains.