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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 4:3 mode
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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. 66)
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Auto power standby function
If no signal is received and no operation is performed in
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Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go
to standby mode.
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Keep the TV away from these types of 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
Regular 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 neutral detergent (1 part
detergent to 100 parts water). Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe
the surface clean until it is dry.
Caution
The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may
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be easily damaged.
Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard
object.
Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent,
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thinner, or other volatile substances (this may degrade surface
quality).
Cabinet, Pedestal
Regular 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.
Caution
Take care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to detergent. (A liquid
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inside the TV could lead to product failure.)
Take care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner,
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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
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or PVC substance for a long time.
Mains plug
Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and
dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.)
Do not expose to
rain or excessive
moisture
To prevent damage which might
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result in electric shock or fire,
do not expose this TV to rain or
excessive moisture.
This TV must not be exposed to
dripping or splashing water and
objects filled with liquid, such as
vases, must not be placed on top
of or above the TV.
Do not block the rear
ventilation openings
Ventilation should not be impeded
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by covering the ventilation
openings with items such as
newspapers, tablecloths and
curtains.
Allow sufficient
space around the TV
for radiated heat
Minimum distance
10
10
10
7
(cm)
When using the pedestal, keep
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the space between the bottom of
the TV and the surface where the
TV is set.
In case of using Wall-hanging
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bracket, follow the manual of it.
Use only the
dedicated pedestals /
mounting equipment
Using an unapproved pedestal or
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other fixtures may make the TV
unstable, risking injury. Be sure to
ask your local Panasonic dealer to
perform setup.
Use approved pedestals / mounts
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(p. 6).
