4Important Safety InstructionsFor assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Important Safety Instructions for this unit1) Read these instructions.All the safety and operating instructions should be read beforethe appliance is operated.2) Keep these instructions.The safety and operating instructions should be retained forfuture reference.3) Heed all warnings.All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructionsshould be adhered to.4) Follow all instructions.All operating and use instructions should be followed.5) Do not use this apparatus near water.For example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, orlaundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, andthe like.6) Clean only with dry cloth.Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry clothfor cleaning.7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordancewith the manufacturer’s instructions.Slots and Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilationand to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protectit from overheating. The openings should never be blockedby placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similarsurface.8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heatregisters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) thatproduce heat.This product should not be placed in a built-in installation suchas a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided orthe manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one widerthan the other. A grounding type plug has two blades anda third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prongare provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fitinto your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of theobsolete outlet.10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinchedparticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the pointwhere they exit from the apparatus.11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by themanufacturer.The exclamation point within atriangle is intended to tell theuser that important operating andservicing instructions are in thepapers with the appliance.The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle isintended to tell the user thatparts inside the product are arisk of electric shock to persons. Note to CATV System Installer:This reminder is provided to direct the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820–40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for propergrounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to thepoint of cable entry as practical.12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,or table specified by the manufacturer, or soldwith the apparatus. When a cart is used, usecaution when moving the cart / apparatuscombination to avoid injury from tip-over.Quick stops, excessive force, and unevensurfaces may cause the appliance and cartcombination to overturn.13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unusedfor long periods of time.This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning andpower-line surges.14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicingis required when the apparatus has been damaged in anyway, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquidhas been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, theapparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does notoperate normally, or has been dropped.15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the ACcord power plug is securely connected.16) If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment,be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide someprotection against voltage surges and built up static charges.In the U.S. Selection 810-21 of the National Electrical Codeprovides information with respect to proper grounding of themast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wireto an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,location of antenna discharge unit, connection to groundingelectrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.GROUNDCLAMPELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENTANTENNALEAD INWIREANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)GROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)GROUND CLAMPSPOWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250, PART H)NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE