Panasonic TC-42PD1FA Operating Instructions Manual

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5Safety PrecautionsIf problems occur during useIf a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come outfrom the Wide Plasma Display, immediately pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet.BIf you continue to use the Wide Plasma Display in this condition, fire or electric shock could result. After checkingthat the smoke has stopped, contact your local Panasonic dealer so that the necessary repairs can be made.Repairing the Wide Plasma Display yourself is extremely dangerous, and should never be done.If water or foreign objects get inside the Wide Plasma Display, if the Wide Plasma Display is dropped, or if thecabinet becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately.BA short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made.CAUTIONWhen using the Wide Plasma DisplayDo not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Wide Plasma Display.BHeated air comes out from ventilation holes and the top of Wide Plasma Display will be hot. Do not bring your handsor face, or objects which cannot withstand heat, close to this port, otherwise burns or deformation could result.Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Wide Plasma Display.BIf the Wide Plasma Display is moved while some of the cables are still connected, the cables may become damaged,and fire or electrical shock could result.Cleaning and maintenanceThe front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only theaccessory cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.BIf the surface is particularly dirty, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or water towhich a small amount of neutral detergent has been added, and then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same typeuntil the surface is dry.BDo not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects, otherwise the surface maybecome damaged. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinners,otherwise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.BIf the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been addedand then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.BDo not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Wide Plasma Display. If water dropletsget inside the unit, operating problems may result.BAvoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinners, otherwise the quality of thecabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periodsin contact with articles made from rubber or PVC.Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.BElectric shocks can result if this is not done.Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it becoming dusty.BIf dust builds up on the power cord plug, the resultant humidity can damage the insulation, which could result in fire.Pull the power cord out from the wall outlet and wipe it with a dry cloth.