3Warnings and Precautions• This TV set is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V,50 Hz.• To prevent damage which might result in electricshock or fire, do not expose this TV set to rain orexcessive moisture. This TV must not be exposedto dripping or splashing water and objects filledwith liquid, such as vases, must not be placed ontop of or above the TV.• Keep unneeded small parts and other objects outof the reach of small children. These objects canbe accidentally swallowed. Also, be careful aboutpackaging materials and plastic sheets.• Use only the accessories appropriate to handlingwith fragile products.• To prevent injury, this apparaturs must be securelyattached to the floor/wall in accordance withinstallation instructions (mounting bracket is notsupplied) .• WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE!!!Do not remove the rear cover as live parts areaccessible when it is removed. There are no userserviceable parts inside.Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.• TV Games / Home ComputersExtended use of TV games or home computerswith any television set can cause a ‘shadow’ onthe screen. This type of LCD panel phenomenon,can be limited by observing the following points:• Reduce the brightness and contrast levels to aminimum viewing level.• Do not operate the television set for a continuousperiod of time while using TV games or homecomputers.• Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for anextended period, as this can cause a permanentafter-image to remain on the LCD TV screen.• Examples of still pictures include logos, videogames, computer images, teletext and imagesdisplayed in 4:3 mode.• This type of LCD panel damage, is not anoperating defect, and as such is not covered bythe Panasonic warranty.• Remove the mains plug from the wall socketwhen TV is not in use for a prolonged period oftime. Remove the mains plug from the wall socketbefore connecting or disconnecting any leads.Sleep feature:If the set is not switched off when the TV stationstops transmitting, it will automatically go toStandby mode after 30 minutes. This function willnot operate when the TV is in AV mode.• Cabinet and LCD panel careRemove the mains plug from the wall socket.The cabinet and LCD panel can be cleaned witha soft cloth moistened with mild detergent andwater. Do not use solutions containing benzol orpetroleum.• When ambient temperature is cool, the picturemay take a short time to reach normal brightness,but this is not a malfunction. (After brief moment,the picture will have normal brightness.)• Adequate ventilation is essential to preventfailure of electrical components, we recommendthat a gap of at least 10 cm is left all around thistelevision receiver even when it is placed insidea cabinet or between shelves.• Avoid exposing the TV set to direct sunlight andother sources of heat. To prevent fire, never placeany type of candle or naked flame on top or nearthe TV set.• Ventilation should not be impleded by coveringthe ventilation openings with items such asnewspapers, table cloths and curtains.