3D This TV set is designed to operate on 220 --240V, 50Hz A.C.D To prevent damage which might result inelectric shock or fire, do not expose this TVset to rain or excessive moisture.This TV must not be exposed to dripping orsplashing water and objects filled with liquid,such as vases, must not be placed on top ofor above the TV.H WARNING : HIGH VOLTAGE !!!Do not remove the rear cover as live parts areaccessible when it is removed. There are nouser serviceable parts inside.D Avoid exposing the TV set to direct sunlightand other sources of heat. To prevent fire,never place any type of candle or naked flameon top of, or near the TV set.D Ensure that the mains plug is easilyaccessible.D The On/Off switch on this model does not fullydisconnect the TV from the mains supply.Remove the mains plug from the wall socketwhen the TV set is not used for a prolongedperiod of time.H CABINET AND PICTURE TUBE CARERemove the mains plug from the wall socket.The cabinet and picture tube can be cleanedwith a soft cloth moistened with mild detergentand water. Do not use solutions containingbenzol or petroleum. TV sets can producestatic electricity, care must be taken whenevertouching the TV screen.D Adequate ventilation is essential to preventfailure of electrical components, werecommend that a gap of at least 5cm is left allaround this television receiver even when it isplaced inside a cabinet or between shelves.D Ventilation should not be impleded bycovering the ventilation openings with itemssuch as newspapers, tabel cloths andcurtains.H ENVIRONMENTBatteries, packaging and old equipmentshould not be disposed of as domesticwaste, but in accordance withthe applicable regulations.H TV GAMES / HOME COMPUTERSExtended use of TV games or home computerswith any television set can cause a permanent‘shadow’ on the screen. This type of irreversiblepicture tube damage, can be limited byobserving the following points:D Reduce the brightness and contrast levelsto a minimum viewing level.D Do not operate the television set for acontinuous period of time while using TVgames or home computers.D This type of picture tube damage, is not anoperating defect, and as such is notcovered by the Panasonic warranty.H SLEEP FEATUREIf the set is not switched off when the TV stationstops transmitting , it will automatically go tostandby mode after 30 minutes. This functionwill not operate when the TV is in AV mode.WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS