5CautionThis appliance is intended for use intropical climatesWhen cleaning the TV, remove themains plugCleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.When the TV is not going to be usedfor a long period of time, remove themains plugThis TV will still consume some power even inthe Off mode, as long as the mains plug is stillconnected to a live socket outlet.Transport only in upright positionTransporting the TV with its display panel facingupward or downward may cause damage to theinternal circuitry.Allow sufficient space around the TVfor radiated heatMinimum distance101010 7(cm)When using the pedestal, keep the spacebetween the bottom of the TV and the surfacewhere the TV is set.In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manualof it.●●●●Do not block the rear air ventsBlocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains,etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical shock.Do not expose your ears to excessivevolume from the headphonesIrreversible damage can be caused.Display panel is made of glass. Do notapply strong force or impact to the displaypanel.This may cause damage resulting in injury.The TV is heavy. Handle the TV by 2 ormore people. Support as shown to avoidinjury by the TV tipping or falling.●●●NotesDo not display a still picture for a long timeThis 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 imagesProgramme number and other logosImage displayed in “4:3” modeVideo gameComputer image●●●●To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or nooperations are performed. (p. 49)Auto power standby functionIf no signal is received and no operation is performed in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV willautomatically go to standby mode.Keep the TV away from these types of equipmentElectronic equipmentIn particular, do not place video equipment near the TV. Electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound.Equipment with an infrared sensorThis TV also emits infrared rays. This may affect operation of other equipment.●●●