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Caution
When cleaning the TV, remove the
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mains plug
Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.
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When the TV is not going to be used for a
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long period of time, remove the mains plug
This TV will still consume some power even in the Off
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mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live
socket outlet.
Transport only in upright position
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Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upward
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or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.
Allow sufficient space around the TV for
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radiated heat
Minimum distance
10
10
10
7
(cm)
When using the pedestal,
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keep the space between
the bottom of the TV and
the surface where the TV
is set.
In case of using
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Wall-hanging bracket,
follow the manual of it.
Do not block the rear air vents
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Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table
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cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating,
fire or electrical shock.
Do not expose your ears to excessive
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volume from the headphones
Irreversible damage can be caused.
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Do not apply strong force or
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impact to the display panel
This may cause damage resulting in injury.
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The TV is heavy. Handle the TV
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by 2 or more people. Support as
shown to avoid injury by the TV
tipping or falling.
Notes
Do not display a still picture
for a long time
This causes the image to remain on the
plasma screen (“image retention”).
This is not considered a malfunction and is
not covered by the warranty.
Typical still images
Channel number and other logos
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Image displayed in
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4:3 mode
Video game
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Computer image
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To prevent image retention, contrast is
lowered automatically after a few minutes
if no signals are sent or no operations are
performed. (p. 99)
Auto power standby function
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The TV will automatically go to Standby mode in the following
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conditions:
no signal is received and no operation is performed for
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30 minutes in Analogue TV mode
“Off Timer” is active in the Setup Menu (p. 19)
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no operation is performed for the period selected in
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“Auto Standby” (p. 39)
This function does not affect the recording of Timer
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Programming, Direct TV Recording and One Touch Recording.
Keep the TV away from these types of
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equipment
Electronic equipment
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In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV.
(Electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound.)
Equipment with an infrared sensor
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This TV also emits infrared rays. (This may affect operation of
other equipment.)
Maintenance
First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.
Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal
Regular 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 wring
the cloth and wipe the surface. Finally, wipe away all the moisture.
Caution
Do not use a hard cloth or rub the surface too hard. This may cause scratches on the surface.
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Take care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to water or detergent. A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.
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Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner or other volatile substances. This may
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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
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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
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degrade surface quality.
Mains plug
Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.
