Panasonic th-42phd6bx User Manual
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Safety Precautions
If problems occur during use
If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come out
from the Plasma Display, immediately unplug the mains plug from the mains outlet.
from the Plasma Display, immediately unplug the mains plug from the mains outlet.
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If you continue to use the Plasma Display in this condition, fire or electric shock could result.
Repairing the Plasma Display yourself is extremely dangerous, and should never be attempted.
If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, if the Plasma Display is dropped, or if the cabinet
becomes damages, disconnect the mains plug immediately.
becomes damages, disconnect the mains plug immediately.
CAUTION
When using the Plasma Display
Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma Display.
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Hot air comes out from the ventilation holes at the top of Plasma Display. Do not bring your hands or face, or
objects which cannot withstand heat, close to this port, otherwise burns or deformation could result.
Disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma Display.
Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.
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Electric shocks may result if this is not done.
Clean the mains lead regularly to prevent it becoming dusty.
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If dust built up on the mains lead, the resultant humidity can damage the insulation, which could result in fire.
Pull the mains plug out from the mains outlet and wipe the mains lead with a dry cloth.
Pull the mains plug out from the mains outlet and wipe the mains lead with a dry cloth.
This Plasma Display radiates infrared rays, therefore it may affect other infrared communication equipment.
Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from your Plasma Display.
Cleaning and maintenance
The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning
cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.
cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.
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If the surface is particularly dirty, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or water to
which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added, and then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same
type until the surface is dry.
which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added, and then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same
type until the surface is dry.
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Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects, otherwise the surface may
become damaged. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner,
otherwise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.
otherwise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
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If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been
added and then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.
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Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma Display.
If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.
If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.
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Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the
cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods
in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC.
in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC.