Panasonic tc-42ps14 User Guide

WARNING

Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally

swallowed.

Keep small parts away from young children.

Discard unneeded small parts and other objects, including

packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to prevent

them from being played with by young children, creating

the potential risk of suffocation.

Set up

This Plasma TV may fall and can cause personal injury or

even death if not installed correctly. To prevent personal injury

or death, follow these warnings:

Install the Plasma TV in accordance with the

manufacturer’s recommended pedestal or stand,

corresponding hardware and installation instructions.

This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional

accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories

may cause instability. The following accessories are

manufactured by Panasonic Corporation.

• Wall-hanging bracket (Angled)

TY-WK4P1RW

(TC-42PS14,

TC-50PS14)

TY-WK5P1RW

(TC-54PS14)

Be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out the

installation and set-up.

Two or more people are required to install or remove the

television.

Some wall mounts (wall-hanging brackets) are not

designed to be mounted to walls with steel studs or old

cinder block constructions.

Ask your dealer or licensed contractor to properly secure the

wall-hanging bracket.

Do not place the Plasma TV or its stand on a sloped or

unstable surface.

The Plasma TV may fall or tip over.

Do not support the Plasma TV on a non-specified

pedestal.

Do not place the Plasma TV on furniture that can easily

be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.

Do not climb or allow children to climb on the Plasma TV
Place or install the Plasma TV where it cannot be pushed,

pulled over or knocked down.

Route all cords and cables such that they cannot be

tripped over or pulled by curious children.

Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.

If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get

inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire

or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma

TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center.

AC Power Supply Cord

To prevent fire or electric shock:

The Plasma TV is designed to operate on a 120 V AC,

60 Hz service. Insert the power cord plug as far as it will

go into the wall socket.

If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may generate, which

could cause a fire.

The included power cord is for use with this unit only.
Do not use any power cord other than that provided with

this TV.

Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.
Do not do anything that might damage the power supply cord.

When disconnecting the power supply cord, hold the

plug, not the cord.

Do not use the power supply cord if the plug or cord is

damaged.

Replace the cord or contact your Authorized Service Center

Handling the power supply cord

Insert the power plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the

power plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.)

Ensure that the power plug is easily accessible.
Ensure the earth pin on the power plug is securely

connected to prevent electrical shock.

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An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to

a power socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand. (This may

cause electrical shock.)

Do not use any power cord other than that provided with

this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.)

Do not damage the power cord. (A damaged cord may

cause fire or electrical shock.)

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Do not move the TV with the cord plugged in the socket outlet.

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Do not place a heavy object on the cord or place the cord

near a high-temperature object.

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Do not twist the cord, bend it excessively, or stretch it.

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Do not pull on the cord. Hold onto the power plug body

when disconnecting cord.

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Do not use a damaged power plug or socket outlet.

If Problems Occur During Use

If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound),

or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the

Plasma TV, unplug the power supply cord immediately.

Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause

a fire or permanent damage to the TV. Have the TV evaluated

by an Authorized Service Center. Servicing of the TV by

unauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due to its

high voltage.

If water or an object gets inside the Plasma TV, if the

Plasma TV is dropped, or if the enclosure becomes

damaged, unplug the power supply cord immediately.

A short-circuit may occur, which could cause a fire. Contact

an Authorized Service Center for an evaluation.

CAUTION

Do not cover the ventilation holes.

Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can

cause a fire or damage to the Plasma TV.

Leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, left

and right, and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear.

When using the pedestal, keep the space between the

bottom of the TV and the pedestal or stand surface clear

from objects that may obstruct ventilation.

When Moving the Plasma TV

Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the

Plasma TV.

Moving the TV with its cables attached might damage the

cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock

To prevent an electric shock, disconnect the power

plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before

carrying out any cleaning.

WARNING/CAUTION