Panasonic TH-P42VT30M User Manual

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Safety Precautions   |   Notes
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Caution
This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates
When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug
• 
Cleaning an energised TV may cause electrical shock.
When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug
• 
This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still 
connected to a live socket outlet.
Transport only in upright position
• 
Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upward or downward may cause damage to the 
internal circuitry.
Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat
Minimum distance
10
10
10
7
(cm)
• 
When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV 
and the surface where the TV is set.
• 
If using a Wall-hanging bracket, refer to its manual.
Do not block the rear air vents
• 
Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical 
shock.
Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel
• 
This may cause damage resulting in injury.
Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones
• 
Irreversible damage can be caused.
The TV is heavy. Handle the TV 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
• 
Programme number and other logos
• 
Image displayed in 4:3 mode
 
• 
Video game
• 
Computer image
To prevent image retention, contrast 
is lowered automatically after a few 
minutes if no signals are sent or no 
operations are performed. (p. 84)
Auto power standby function
• 
The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the 
following conditions:
• no signal is received and no operation is performed for 
30 minutes in TV mode
• [Off Timer] is active in the Timer Menu (p. 18)
• no operation is performed for the period selected in 
[Auto Standby] (p. 40)
Keep the TV away from these types of equipment
• 
Electronic equipment
In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV. 
Electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound.
• 
Equipment with an infrared sensor
This TV also emits infrared rays. This may affect operation 
of other equipment.